how many swords it takes to stop a bullet?

Published on June 4, 2021
Duration: 10:52

This experiment tests the effectiveness of cheap katanas against various firearms. Surprisingly, a single sword could stop handgun rounds like .22 LR, 9mm, .44 Magnum, and even the powerful .50 AE, though with significant blade damage. Rifle rounds, 5.56 NATO and 7.62x39, penetrated the first sword and were stopped by a second.

Quick Summary

Cheap katanas proved surprisingly effective at stopping handgun rounds. A single sword stopped .22 LR, 9mm, .44 Magnum, and even the powerful .50 AE, though the blades were severely damaged. Rifle rounds like 5.56 NATO and 7.62x39 required two swords to be stopped.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Intro: Swords vs Bullets Experiment
  2. 01:08.22 LR Bullet Test
  3. 03:299mm Bullet Test
  4. 04:27.44 Magnum Bullet Test
  5. 05:52.50 AE Bullet Test
  6. 07:095.56 NATO Rifle Round Test
  7. 08:557.62x39 Rifle Round Test

Frequently Asked Questions

Can a sword stop a bullet?

Yes, surprisingly, even cheap katanas can stop handgun rounds like .22 LR, 9mm, .44 Magnum, and .50 AE. However, the swords sustain significant damage, bending or deforming considerably with each impact.

How many swords does it take to stop a 9mm bullet?

In this test, a single, low-quality katana was sufficient to stop a 9mm round fired from a Glock 19X. The sword was noticeably bent after the impact.

Can a sword stop a rifle round like 5.56 NATO?

A single sword could not stop a 5.56 NATO round. The high-velocity penetrator round passed through the first sword, requiring a second sword to halt its trajectory.

What kind of swords were used in the test?

The experiment utilized inexpensive katanas, described as low-quality, purchased from Amazon for approximately $20-$30 each. Their performance against bullets was tested.

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