Very Curved 'Scimitar' Type Swords are WORSE than Straighter Swords?

Very curved swords, with scimitar-like blades, have been considered almost useless as weapons by some writers. Many people consider straight swords like the spadroon and rapier inherently superior swords for combat on foot, but here I challenge that opinion.

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