A Katana or a longsword/claymore?

[DragonMaster2010]

So I'm having a bit of an issue I need to try and do.

I'm writing a story and I'm having some issues as to what kind of sword my main character should use. At first I chose a katana because I really love katanas, but then I realized that my main character has a very brutal and agressive style of sword fighting and that a longsword or claymore (he's really strong by the way) would fit his brute force sword style.

So which do you guys think I should chose?

 

[Foxtrot94]

If your character is focused on brute force, I think a claymore would fit him better.

 

[Demi-fiend]

Claymore or greatsword.

 

[DragonMaster2010]

Another thing I should mention; in terms of his style of fighting.
He has;

• The swordsmanship that resembles nDante's brutal yet stylish swordstyle
• Bayonetta's form of gun-kata (minus the heel guns and sexy poses)
• can also summon demons like Bayonetta

 

[Rebel Dynasty]

It sounds like your character would benefit from a sword that is both brute force, and fluid enough to wield so that he doesn't surrender swiftness for strength. Given that he's a particularly strong sort, I think a longsword would meet his needs nicely enough.

 

[Demi-fiend]

Another thing I should mention; in terms of his style of fighting.

You don't say.

They had baseball bat-shaped spiked clubs for the taller bandits of their time in the Japanese Feudal Era.

You might want to go with that.

 

[Absent Nova]

Go Claymore. Its a perfect fit for brutality.

 

[DragonMaster2010]

They had baseball bat-shaped spiked clubs for the taller bandits of their time in the Japanese Feudal Era.

But my character's not tall.
I don't have a picture of him with me, but he pretty much looks like my icon's build.

 

[Demi-fiend]

I don't have a picture of him with me, but he pretty much looks like my icon's build.

I meant... rough. Thuggish. But alright. Go claymore if you must.

http://www.thearma.org/essays/2HGS.html

 

[DragonMaster2010]

I meant... rough. Thuggish. But alright. Go claymore if you must.

http://www.thearma.org/essays/2HGS.html

It'd have to be a longsword since they seem more plausable to use. Plus I prefer them not that long.
Also it'd have to have a disign that comes from Hell since that's were he was for a few years.

 

[Demi-fiend]

It'd have to be a longsword since they seem more plausible to use. Plus I prefer them not that long.
Also it'd have to have a design that comes from Hell since that's were he was for a few years.

A b@stard (hand-and-half) sword, perhaps? That way, he can use one or both hands.

 

[DragonMaster2010]

A b@stard (hand-and-half) sword, perhaps? That way, he can use one or both hands.

I was thinking something along the lines of nDante's sword mixed with the sword from the shadow of modor.

 

[Shadow]

I vote longsword, personally (claymores are a type of broadsword, I believe, which is also pretty cool and gets a thumbs up from me). As much as I love katanas, they are used a lot in media nowadays and...that kinda cuts down on their awesomeness, at times.

I had a similar situation to this recently, actually, and was between the same choice as you before tossing both options out and looking up various types of swords until I found one I liked that suited my character. If you're still having a hard time choosing, maybe you should try something like that? Research can really help clear things up. On a side note, have you considered something like an axe or machete? If you're character is particularly brutal, it might be easier to convey that through shorter-ranged melee weapons. =)

 

[Demi-fiend]

I was thinking something along the lines of nDante's sword mixed with the sword from the shadow of modor.

That's awesome.

Did you know, that the Urfael was named after the Ulfberht (I'm being presumptuous actually -- but, I can't ignore this coincidence either)? It was a sword that was reportedly a thousand years ahead of its time due to its craftsmanship.

http://listverse.com/2013/11/16/10-mysterious-swords-from-legend-and-history/

 

[DragonMaster2010]

On a side note, have you considered something like an axe or machete? If you're character is particularly brutal, it might be easier to convey that through shorter-ranged melee weapons. =)

I wanted swords just because I liked swords really lol.

And actually a machete was another idea I had in mind. Like a really big machete.

That's awesome.

Did you know, that the Urfael was named after the Ulfberht (I'm being presumptuous actually -- but, I can't ignore this coincidence either)? It was a sword that was reportedly a thousand years ahead of its time due to its craftsmanship.

http://listverse.com/2013/11/16/10-mysterious-swords-from-legend-and-history/

Nice. I might use these swords for an idea for a story.
thanks

 

[AgentRedgrave]

Not even reading any posts besides the original. Based on what you said, I'd go with a claymore dude. I love katanas as well. But someone with a brute fore style should use a weapon that reflects that.

EDIT: Okay read some of the posts. I agree with Vergillus. Bastard sword sounds ideal , they're bigger then longswords, but smaller then greatswords. Basically they can be used one or two handed

 

[DragonMaster2010]

Not even reading any posts besides the original. Based on what you said, I'd go with a claymore dude. I love katanas as well. But someone with a brute fore style should use a weapon that reflects that.

EDIT: Okay read some of the posts. I agree with Vergillus. Bastard sword sounds ideal , they're bigger then longswords, but smaller then greatswords. Basically they can be used one or two handed

Yeah a bastard sword sounds better.

 

[DreadnoughtDT]

I love both kinds of sword, but while a katana is elegant and gets a duel done quickly, a claymore, bastard sword, longsword, greatsword, big hefty blades are easier to sharpen, last longer and can both slash and crush.

 

[DragonMaster2010]

So for his enemy, do you think I should go for a katana?
He's a wealthy one who fights with more training and persision with his swordsmanship.

 

[DragonMaster2010]

Longswords are nice but katanas are well balanced for speed & there would be no surrendering swiftness for strength.

However if he's character is Dante strong then a Claymore is a given.
Or Bayonetta strong then it's absolutely no question.

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Great strength like that you'd need a very large weapon or incredibly dense material before it even begins slowing down speed of a single swing.
Super strength like that a Claymore would be as swift as a katana, if you want brutality i suggest an Axe or Hammer.
They're used less often as swords especially katanas, longswords or Claymores.

This was another reason I wanted to switch from katanas. I feel like the way I have my character fighting that using a katana would be a handicap because of the dual side of a katana. My character sometimes swings his sword like a bat. Plus I feel like the katana would just break in his hands now that I think about it.

I already have a character using long weapons like that, and her strength comes from her magic as oppose to the main dude's own physical strength.