Straight Swords for Samurai?

[Jin-]

I'll take this chance to point out that many european swords that could match katanas in cutting power existed.
And please bear in mind, if you argue against giving samurai swords not adhering to the samurai fantasy then you are also disqualified from and argument that every class should be able to glam any armor.

Longevity too, in general they were way better and stronger. Media gives katana more than it really is, a brittle sharp sword.

Logging in today it turns out I made it as one of the runner-ups in the Weapon Design Contest!

Hopefully my entry(ies) making it that far got across that more SAM weapon variety would be nice? My whole reason for entering?

Good luck man I take anything which doesn't have a gigantic sheath.