Do Swords Really Need to be Sharpened all the Way? (Controversial Opinion)

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Quite an "edgy" topic for today's video. ;)

Do sword / saber blades really need to be perfectly sharp from the hilt all the way to the point? In history most seem to be that way, but is it strictly necessary? Let's consider some reasons why it would make sense to leave the bottom third or more blunt or dull.

The reproductions shown in this video:

Albion Gallowglass
https://www.albion-swords.com/swords/albion/nextgen/sword-medieval-irish-bastard-xix.htm

Landsknecht Emporium Adorian (langes messer)
https://www.kultofathena.com/product/landsknecht-emporium-adorian-messer/?koa=259

Relevant videos:

The Draw Slice: Test Attempt - Sword vs. Cloth
https://youtu.be/fKFE8ZZwDeU

Slicing, Part 2: When it's Useful in Historical Sword Fighting
https://youtu.be/jue09sXm1Jg

How to Parry with a Sword - Edge or Flat?
https://youtu.be/6jxjvW-Wb6Q

What Makes Swords & Knives Cut Well (Sharpness, Blade Geometry, Etc)
https://youtu.be/V0O4eqnmREs
Museum examples:

Medieval Hand-and-a-half sword, 15th century
https://www.metmuseum.org/art/collection/search/35888

Longsword, ca. 1500
https://www.metmuseum.org/art/collection/search/27516

Claymore, 16th-17th century
https://www.metmuseum.org/art/collection/search/27515

Cup-hilted rapier, 1650-75 (looks dull near the hilt)
https://www.metmuseum.org/art/collection/search/22135

Basket-hilt sword, 1720-40
https://www.metmuseum.org/art/collection/search/22365
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Outro:
"Highland Storm" by The Slanted Room Records
https://theslantedroom.github.io/steve.yee/
Used with artist's permission
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