Different Types of Cuts with Swords, Axes, etc (Slash, Hew, Chop/Cleave, Slice)

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The different terms are often used vaguely or interchangeably which can be confusing, but there are different cutting mechanics which can be useful to distinguish. In the video I'm suggesting some interpretations to clarify how these words might be used and how cuts work in historical martial arts.


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