I train in fencing styles, and from experience from me and my tutor I can say this.
a Martial arts weapon is NEVER a combat weapon, the most combat it will see is a duel.
And you won't be dueling zombies, you'll be fighting many of them.
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Yes it would, It's design does everything a katana does, only better.