How are swords still have a sharp edge after blocking so many direct slashes from a sharp tempered blade.
Imo sword should look like saws after even one session of blocking really anything made of metal.
In: 1711
Swords didn’t retain a nice edge after an extended fight, but it’s relatively trivial to grind out the imperfections/nicks and put an edge back on the blade. While the nicks would certainly be noticable if you’re looking without that maintenance, the edges will usually be softer than the the middle, allowing for deformation rather than outright breakage.
As an aside, in my reading (mostly Fiore via Guy Windsor), if you’re dueling (i.e. no plate armor or the like) you’re going to parry with an attack of your own using the edge of your blade, not the flat (that’ll shatter your weapon worst case), while if you’re in armor you’ll half-sword (to get accurate, powerful thrusts at gaps), or grip by the blade and use the pommel as a blunt weapon, since it’s kinda tough to cut through plate or chain.
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