Could Sword Skill Carry Over to Fighting with an Axe?

Imagine an RPG character with a reasonably high skill in swordsmanship who for some reason has to pick up an axe for an armed duel (or small group battle). Obviously those are very different weapons, but could some of the ability with swords carry over and be adapted to fighting with an axe? Let's explore some practical options in that scenario. More about the pros and cons of battle axes compared to swords:    • Axes COULD be the Perfect Melee Weapons, i...   ** Support the channel ** Help fund future videos, get bonus content and access to an exclusive Discord server:   / skallagrim      / @skallagrim   Merch: https://www.bonfire.com/store/skallswag/ If you want to join Bonfire to start selling your own merch: https://www.bonfire.com/welcome/07bb1... Other ways to support the channel by shopping through affiliate links: Kult of Athena, my favorite online store for reproductions of historical arms and armor, fantasy swords, etc: https://www.kultofathena.com/?koa=259 Where to get HEMA gear and practice swords: http://www.woodenswords.com/?Click=1799 GamerSupps powdered energy drinks and other stuff (I particularly like the SUS snack bars): https://gamersupps.gg/Skall I highly recommend the balms and oils from Beard Sorcery: https://beardsorcery.com/?ref=0UEFtHW... ** Other social media ** https://bsky.app/profile/skallagrim.b...   / skallagrimyt     / skallagrim_yt   #skallagrim