Haven’t we all dreamt of being a post-apocalyptic samurai?
Long bladed weapons, particularly swords, come with a great emotion appeal to which survivalist are not immune, especially with their popularity in the movies and other forms of mass media. However, as any good prepper should, we should look at the practicality of purchasing a sword for the purposes of serving our ends.
Is a sword something you can regularly practice with if possible under the supervision of a qualified instructor? Like any weapon, especially one as specialized as a sword, learning to handle one is important.
We all cannot have kendo, iaido or fencing or other martial arts instructors, but just practicing handling and swinging this sword can already give you good handle of your long bladed weapon.