[radikal]

I would say a "bend" is a deflection at a specific point, thus the reason for the swords snapping in both the better made katana and the rapier. a flex would imply a deflection along the length of the blade and preventing the snap.

BTW, those western swords they were using are horribly inacurate, badly made pieces. The idea that any are heavy enough she would have trouble with them is laughable.