Samurai Weapons vs The Modern Warrior (How Lethal Are Samurai Weapons ???)
This video tests traditional Samurai weapons against modern Level 3A body armor and ballistic helmets. While slashes from a katana and Naginata could damage the armor, they generally failed to penetrate. However, a thrust from the katana and a stab from the Tanto proved effective against soft armor. A baseball bat caused significant blunt force trauma, and a longbow with broadheads penetrated the armor at close range. The Kabutowari failed to penetrate the helmet.









