Samurai vs. European Knight, who would win?

[Bman94]

Samurai armaments:

1. Katana

2.Naginata

3.Yumi

4.Spear

5.Traditional Samurai Armor

Knight armaments:

1.Broadsword

2.Halberd

3.Crossbow

4.Lance

5.Traditional Knight Armor w/shield

I think the knight would win personally. Have fun debating who would win! I'm curious to see what you guys think!

Knight would win

Samurai would win

Draw

I just wanna see the statistics! :P

[just_tired]

Well if they were equally skilled in there own arts then knight would probably win because the samurai would have a hard time getting through the defences and the knight hack and slash and crush away. But the case wouldn't probably be that way since I think a samurai would be more skillful and during the battle he would find the knights weak spots. Everything also depends on what era is the knight from since the armor got heavier and bigger during the course of time.

In conclusion I think it would be fairly tied. Maybe 60 wins out of hundred to the knight, maybe the other way around.

[Brando]

Why would the knight win if he's got what I assume is a full body suit of armor along with his shield? Samurai wore light but sturdy leather armor with iron. Knights often had problems with mobility and vision (read about the Battle of Agincourt). The joints of their armor are wide open and anyone worth their salt would go for them.

/nerd answer

[Bman94]

True but knights rode on horseback primarily, while the Samurai fought primarily on foot. :P

Also: link Take that lol

I just posted this question for fun. :P

[foolycooly1001]

total bs. if the knight is in full plate, the samurai is f***ed. specialized weapons were developed just for battling plate mail.

[Brando]

Knights would dismount if they needed to do so.

@foolycooly, you think a samurai doesn't know sh*t about what they're doing?

[GamerGirl92]

The samurai would win . I believe this because I think I heard somewhere that the nights equipment is built a bit heavier compared to a samurai's .Therefore the knight might be too slow to defend against attacks .

[sketchy]

I'm pretty sure I remember seeing this on the show "Deadliest Warrior" years ago. If I remember right, their conclusion was that the European knight would win easily - mainly because of their much better armour. Also, I believe they mentioned that people always think of Samurai weapons as being extremely sophisticated because of the more complicated crafting process, but it reality, that was only necessary because the raw Japanese steel was so inferior to that used in Europe at the time.

[gettinthroughthepain]

It was Viking versus Samurai. And the Samurai won. The Knight fought a Pirate and lost. Which was retarted since the Pirate had guns which could penetrate the steel armour.

[foolycooly1001]

If he's in full plate, the knight would win, but it's not really a fair fight. Western armor dictated western fighting.

[Bman94]

all is fair in love and war my friend. There is no such thing as a fair fight to the death.

[foolycooly1001]

Then why wouldn't they just kill the other in their sleep? You've already made artificial rules by assuming they'll be on a battlefield. The idea is you're trying to figure out which is better when you take the best of the best. The simple fact is that Europe had more metal and was able to make armor. The samurai just could not deal with that. It's like saying the U.S. can beat Luxembourg. No sh*t. We have nukes. We have superior technology. The question suggests some kind of cultural

[foolycooly1001]

superiority, when all it means is they had different resources. If you want a test of swordsmanship ability, you could have a katana against a backsword or even a katana against a jian or arming sword.

[Bman94]

no need to get all offended geez.

[foolycooly1001]

i'm not offended. I just don't like the scenario. They're trained for different kinds of stuff, so it's not a good matchup.

[Bman94]

well you didn't have to get all pissed off at least. It's just a hypothetical question, its not intended for anyone to start blowing a fuse over.

[foolycooly1001]

im not really mad, it's just coming across that way.

[Bman94]

oh well alright then.

[moaterboat]

Knight would win. European armor was far more effective than Samurai armor. The only way the the Samurai would have a chance is if they started out at a distance and the Samurai with his bow could outshoot the knight with his crossbow.

[lucky24]

i think samurai would win, mostly because if its a hand to hand combat samurai have been taught judo as well to disarm and kill their opponents unarmed

[NihilisticSoul]

Which country of origin for the knight?

European is still too broad in my books due to it being a continent where as Samurai narrows it down to Japan.

[Bman94]

Well hmmmmm how about Germany then? They were well known for their craftsmanship in armor and their elite knights.

[NihilisticSoul]

Sword fight we have to take into consideration the stamina of both warriors. It could be easily be a draw on some of these battles where as the or German Knight or Japanese Samurai could win. This is because each weapon and armor has its advantages and disadvantages.

[gettinthroughthepain]

samuri. Not so much cause of weapons. Just sheer skill, cunning, and intelligence.

[Bman94]

so knights don't have skill?

[gettinthroughthepain]

Not as much. It would be like a street fighter fighting a black belt.

[Bman94]

lol actually Knights trained auite a bit. You're thinking of the squires or sergeants of the time. Knights were very skilled in swordsmanship and all the weapons they used.

[Bman94]

altough I admit it would be a close battle either way. Either one would be respected by their opponent and given an honorable death.

[gettinthroughthepain]

True. But the samuri were so skilled at reading people. They could when you were going to strike and beat you too it every time.

[Bman94]

true but they weren't familiar with fighting each other, if they were then the samurai would win, but since he wouldn't be accustomed to the knight's style it would be a lot harder for him to read his movements.

[gettinthroughthepain]

I doubt it. But anyways I can tell your clearly biased towards the knight. But you asked for peoples opinion and I gave you mine.

[Bman94]

yeah I'm baised towards the knight, that doesn't mean I don't value your opinion. :'(

[gettinthroughthepain]

why the sad face? I wasn't trying to be mean. Sorry if I hurt your feelings.

[Bman94]

its all good.

[Yeahhbro]

Based on pure strength the knight! particularly because of his heavy armour, but if the samurai is quick and smart enough he would win,

[Aizou]

a samurai would win any day.. ^-^

[BCRanger10]

Just watched Deadliest Warrior, huh?

[Bman94]

nope.

[TheGodEmperorLeto]

Samurai, not even a contest.

[curlysmuuve]

samurai. totally

[irykiryk]

The longbowmen!

[Bman94]

Lmao nice.