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I know. But he should be able to do the exact same thing and have it work the exact same way if the weight is distributed the same.
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 if you try to use a blunt weapon like a bladed weapon, the results damage wise will be less desirable. It requires more force to use a blunt weapon than it does a bladed weapon. That's simple physics.

That and Shinji doesn't just waive his sword around, there are special techniques he has mastered.