I guess it's similar considering the time factor...I mean in the wild west drawing ones revolver and getting the first aimed round off quickly in a gunfight would often mean the difference between life and death.

I have a Katana but don't strike many people with it. Lol. It's fun to play with though. I have some skill in that area, from a past life, but rarely end up face to face with an adversary where drawing it quickly is required these days.