User blog comment:BattleGames1/Deadliest Warrior Battle 2 - Saladin vs Oda Nobunaga/@comment-4552610-20121215153004

Undead RVD's "Five-Star" Edges:

Close Range: Both the Scimitar and Katana arte great slashing tools, but what the Katana has that beats the Scimitar is a slightly straighter blade that makes stabbing easier. Also, Oda's armor will help deflect the blows from the Scimitar.
 * Edge: Odo Nobunaga

Mid Range: The Yari is much more versatile and can be used on both horseback and on foot.
 * Edge: Odo Nobunaga

Long Range: The Yuri Bow is a powerful tool and can easily kill a warrior. However, the Recurve Bow can be used on horseback and on foot, making it much more versatile.
 * Edge: Saladin

Special: The chigiriki, while is a flail, should not be dismissed as it is still a deadly tool. This shouldn't be ignored. The dagger is also deadly but it lacks the reach and momentum the Chigiriki gives. It is also effective against Saladin's chainmail while the dagger won't do much to Oda's samurai armor.
 * Edge: Oda Nobunaga

Overall: I got to go with Oda. Both are great military leaders, but as a samurai, Oda's training was much more intense and effective. Hell, samurai were trained to SWIM in their armor. Add in his armor being much stronger than Saladin's chainmail and his one-on-one skills are much deadlier and Oda wins
 * WINNER: ODA NOBUNAGA