Talk:Yasuo/@comment-9705522-20140122212821/@comment-5763148-20140127135451

Doesnt mean you can't stab well with a Katana. Back in the last Civil War in Japan (Bakumatsu). On the Shogunate side, the Shinsengumi's Hijikata Toshizo developed the Hirazuki technique, which was a STABBING tech.

Meaning, Katanas actually are good for stabbing as much as they are for slashing. And from what I recall about Stabbing being discouraged in Kendo/Jutsu schools, it depends on the School, but the general taboo is that, it is abit disrespectful to use stabbing techniques, especially if you're still new to swords.

Not to mention, Stabbing techniques are harder to master cos if it misses, gets blocked or parried, you are more open to counter attacks. At least with cutting techniques, you are able to react faster to oncomin attacks.

Stabs are best used against 1 oppponent at a time and when you know it will go through as a killing blow.