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Buster Sword physics: Analyzing Cloud Strife's iconic weapon
An analysis explores the physical feasibility of wielding the Buster Sword, the iconic weapon from Final Fantasy VII used by Cloud Strife. While the weapon allows for superhuman feats in the game, such as blocking bullets and performing acrobatic maneuvers, its real-world application faces significant challenges due to the laws of physics.
Based on Cloud Strife's depicted height of approximately 173 cm, the sword is estimated to be roughly 1.7 metres long. Proportional estimates suggest the blade is about 26 cm wide and 4-5 cm thick. If constructed from solid steel, the weight and dimensions would make it extremely difficult to handle in reality.
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Angeal Hewley · Cloud Strife · Final Fantasy VII · Zack Fair
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- [● 3 SOURCES] The blade is estimated to be roughly 26 cm wide and 4-5 cm thick. www.gamereactor.nl · www.gamereactor.pl · www.gamereactor.eu
- [● 3 SOURCES] Cloud Strife is depicted as being approximately 173 cm tall. www.gamereactor.nl · www.gamereactor.pl · www.gamereactor.eu
- [● 3 SOURCES] The Buster Sword is estimated to be approximately 1.7 metres in length. www.gamereactor.nl · www.gamereactor.pl · www.gamereactor.eu
- [● 3 SOURCES] The Buster Sword was passed from Angeal Hewley to Zack Fair before reaching Cloud Strife. www.gamereactor.nl · www.gamereactor.pl · www.gamereactor.eu