Does this "Dirty Trick" Actually Work in a Sword Fight?

Описание: Is it even really a dirty trick, or was it just part of a "whatever it takes" mentality back in history? If you had to defend your life on medieval streets or a battlefield, would it really matter whether throwing your secondary short sword or dagger in the opponent's face is "dishonorable", as long as you win?

And would it even be effective? Let's take a look at an example from Japanese Kenjutsu, as well as a few European manuscripts that show this kind of "cheap" tactic.

Detailed video about how practical throwing the (main) sword is:
   • The Sword THROW Re-Visited: How Practical ...  

The videos I’m commenting on:

How to Throw Your Wakizashi to Fight (Musashi Did It Too) by @letsasksekisensei
   • How to Throw Your Wakizashi to Fight (Miya...  

KATANA Throwing: Fact or Myth? by @AdamCeladin
   • KATANA Throwing: Fact or Myth?  

Historical sources:

https://wiktenauer.com/wiki/Fiore_de%...
https://wiktenauer.com/wiki/Paulus_He...

Dual wielding clubs and throwing one of them against a spear (Fiore de'i Liberi):
   • Dagger Against Longer Weapons  |  Dark Sou...  

About the effectiveness of throwing stars:
   • Are Shuriken REALLY That Dangerous?  


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