Testing two dual wield combinations against one another! The rapier was very commonly used with an offhand dagger, and here the katana is wielded in the lead hand and wakizashi in the offhand. Nick, who is using the Japanese weapons, is a European swordsmanship instructor who is incorporating some of the principals of Miyamoto Musashi's Niten Ichi-ryū. Two sword technique that can be done with katana and wakizashi or two katanas, though much of his style will of course be drawn from his extensive practice of European sword styles.
Do not think of this as some conclusive evidence of any potential outcome. It is merely a fun experiment and exhibition.
Weapons used are - Rapier - Darkwood armoury custom with 45" fullered bated blade and a Kovex Ars custom dagger.
Katana is a Cold Steel poly bokken, and wakizashi from the same range.The cold steel bokken has a 30" blade which is a little longer than typical.
The height disparity of opponents was intentional, as Europeans were far taller on average than the Japanese in the era in which these could have met. Tom is 7" taller than Nick, which comes close to representing the sort of difference that could have been expected.