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You could not physically "block" with a katana although block is the wrong word to use
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You should never - NEVER - block anything harder than tofu with a katana - no matter what material it's made of. Deflect if need be but never block.
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Although this is true in most cases. Katana after a certain era (the name escapes me sadly) are found to be much much thicker and harder for the first few inches above the habaki. They were in fact designed so that that portion of the blade could be used for "full on" blocking technique while sustaining only minimal damage.
I wish I remembered the name of the year though. Anyone out there know what i'm talking about?