Talk:Iaito/@comment-109.205.252.205-20150123155414/@comment-4511886-20150123161508

The damage, speed and poise damage are fairly similar, so it's basically just the hitbox that matters. A lower range cone against a longer range line. Which you want is up to you.

Other than that, the Iaito has more viable moves, as the two-handed R2 of the Uchi is very slow. It also has a forward step on its two-handed R2, much like the Great Scythe or most Straight Swords. However, you won't counter as well with the Iaito's R2. This is because it's harder to time, and it doesn't get the counter bonus of thrust damage.