Thread:8-Bit Jack/@comment-28323821-20160410021542/@comment-28323821-20160410033134

I know I already heard/saw that nagl somewhere.

Also, the katana hilt is mainly meant for hand protection, so your hand wont slip up and cut yourself up. but it also could br used for sword crossing, it's just way more difficult.

Halo Sword: y'see how that sword is split in half? that is so the wielder can manage to parry the other users attack, get the sword between the two blades and spin the sword, thus disarming the enemy. the hand-guard and blade shape are meant for that, I'm pretty sure.

Also, look at their sword crossing animation. they'll both get stuck, while Corvo tries to pull the guards swordndownward, thus stunning him, the guard is trying to take advantage of that, and thus stunning corvo.