Samurai Sword Set

Samurai Sword Set
Samurai vs. Legionary?

set aside the fact that the samurai were Warriors whereas the Legionaries were soldiors, which were better, take into acount that the samurai trained themselves to be able to cut through iron at will and that dispite common opinion, the samurai sword was very capabble of being used for thrusting, also that unlike the legions, the samurai did not only use a sword, they used a naginata(Halaberd[two kinds, one with a shorter pole and longer blade used for horseback, and the normal one]), Bow & Arrow(on foot and on horsback, take note that the samurai had Compound Bows with fork arrows as well as tipped arrows), spear, etc.
further, the samurai perfected horsback riding ad could shoot arrows up to 100 yards acuratly, and 200 yards inacuratly, on horsback. the legionaries however had auxilaries, and formations. tell me what you think, i favor the samurai.

In one-on-one match
Since you have wrote the Samurai's info I'll start on the Romans.
The Legionaries uses the Gladius which - historians claim to be the most deadliest weapon of the ancient world, they also uses the Pilum - a heavy javelin, with a range of 98 feet (approximately 30 m) which is effective against light infantry and Samurais are light due to lack of iron in Japan. Legionaries carry a Scutum or shield big enough to protect the bearer from missiles and melees (I dunno if the Katana can pierce through, probably) and also use as an offensive weapon by thrusting the bottom side of the shield to your stomach.
So... for me, I dunno who wins in one on one. I think it based on training and skills of the individuals.

In army vs. army battle.
The Legionaries will have a better chance to win. They have the upper hand on hand-to-hand combat, and they got artillery like the Ballistae. Its their discipline, arms technology and cooperation that made the Roman army legendary.
The Japanese got the upper hand with it comes to cavalries since they can shoot arrows like the Mongols and I heard the Roman cavalries are inferior to their historical foes.

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