Said Achmiz comments on Concentration of Force

[Said Achmiz]

(Bullets exert far less force than broadswords.)

This seems inaccurate.

Sources:

• Mass of a bullet

• Acceleration of a bullet

• Force of a bat on a baseball

• How Much Does A Bat Weigh?

• What Did Historical Swords Weigh?

Swords are unlikely to be swung faster than baseball bats are (slower, if anything). Even assuming equal swing speed, it would seem that bullets (depending on weapon, caliber, etc.) exert comparable or greater force than broadswords.

[Duncan Sabien (Inactive)]

Thanks! Will edit or remove.