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* ''KirbysReturnToDreamLand'' has a variation. [[spoiler:When Kirby delivers the final blow with his Ultra Sword to Magolor in his first form, Magolor tries to defend himself by conjuring a shield that results in one final struggle before Kirby manages to overpower him.]]
* In ''SaintsRow'' 2, this happens during the cutscene for the mission "Bleed Out". It also occurs in the ''Saints Row the Third'' mission "deckers.die".
* Used in the game ''DarkMessiah'', though there it's referred to as a "contest of might."

* This tactic features prominently in ''KingdomHearts''.

* Beautifully subverted in the Deception trailer for ''TheOldRepublic'', the main villain of the trailer momentarily locked his blade with the leading Jedi he was facing off with, whom immediately breaks the lock by turning slightly to one side, [[JustShootHim loosing his blade and smashing]] [[NamesToRunAwayFromReallyFast Darth Malgus]] in the face with the pommel of his saber hilt. Ala the counterattack described below in the Real Life section.

* Happens almost every single battle in ''SengokuBasara'', particularly if the two characters are rivals like Masamune and Yukimura or Motochika and Motonari. SwordSparks are always present.

* Beautifully subverted in the Deception trailer for ''TheOldRepublic'', the main villain of the trailer momentarily locked his blade with the leading Jedi he was facing off with, whom immediately breaks the lock by turning slightly to one side, [[JustShootHim loosing his blade and smashing]] [[NamesToRunAwayFromReallyFast Darth Malgus]] [[AwesomeYetPractical in the face with the pommel of his saber hilt.]] Ala the counterattack described below in the Real Life section.

** Can be AwesomeYetPractical if fighting [[DualWielding Florentine]] in an SCA event, though, as this is about the perfect time to [[KnifeNut stab him with your dagger]].

* Frequently in the ''StarWars'' films. Note that this is an unbelievably stupid idea, as the lack of a crossguard on most sabers would mean that if their opponent slid the blade up [[AbsurdlySharpBlade they'd probably lose half their hand]], not to mention quite possibly [[WreckedWeapon having their lightsaber destroyed.]]
** Obi-wan does exactly this to cut off two of General Grievous' arms in ''RevengeOfTheSith''.

* The BladeLock is used as an actual game mechanic in the ''StarWars [[VideoGame/DarkForcesSaga Jedi Knight]]'' series of VideoGames, in which you push against a "lightsaber lock" in an attempt to shove your enemy back and/or down and gain a free shot. Losing one against the tougher ones can instantly cause death. There are ways of breaking the lock, though. Probably the flashiest move performable from the lock is when one party has two lightsabers and manages to throw one to circle around their opponent and slice them from behind.

* ''WebVideo/YuGiOhTheAbridgedSeries'' has one of these between Yami Bakura and Yami Marik in a parody of StarWars.

* Used in ''[[TortallUniverse Lady Knight]]'', though in this case it was glaive versus double-headed axe. Kel was smaller and already wounded, Stenmun had the advantage - until Kel did a leg sweep, knocking him off his feet so she could kill him.
** Also frequently used against Alanna in the Song of the Lioness quartet. Given that she is female and at least a head shorter than most of her opponents, this would be very bad if she weren't such a skilled swordswoman.

* Subverted in ''KillBill Vol. 2''. When the Bride and Elle lock swords in their final battle, [[spoiler:the Bride simply takes the opportunity provided by the drop in defenses to tear out Elle's other eye.]]

This usually works best if the swords are crossed horizontally between the combatants, who stand close together and push against the clinch, each trying to knock the other off balance. It can also be done in a knife fight, with grabbing wrists or fists instead of locking blades. If a character is DualWielding, they will place one blade behind the other in a (very unsafe) attempt to use both arms for leverage, rather than, you know, just stab the other guy while he can't parry or dodge and get it over with (being able to do this is one of the main advantages of dual wielding).

* Subverted in ''RobinHoodMenInTights'' of all places. When Robin Hood and the Sheriff were in the middle of one, they talked for a bit and the Sheriff tried to use a knife.

This is the ideal moment (since TalkingIsAFreeAction) to address the combatants' mutual issues with some confrontational dialogue, or to [[YouFightLikeACow toss out taunts or threats]]. Or to let slip with a GroinAttack, since the other can't really defend against it. Or simply stand there, stare at each other menacingly, and bulge some biceps. If both combatants are super-strong, or sometimes even if they're not, the blades might [[SwordSparks grind against each other with sparks]] or even visibly glow.

* Subverted in ''The Saga of Darren Shan''. In one book, Darren gets in a sword fight with a [[OurVampiresAreDifferent vampaneze]] and tries blade locking. The vampaneze simply runs his blade down the length of Darren's and maims his hand.

At any given time during a SwordFight, expect the two blades to lock together.

* This is an ''ability'' in ''SuperRobotWars''. A pilot with this ability in a machine with a bladed weapon has a chance to block another robot's blade attack. With the BladeLock animation and everything.

* ''DannyPhantom'' where Danny and Vlad did this in one episode with [[KatanasAreJustBetter katanas]].

[[caption-width-right:350:Kind of pointless, since both will live to be in the next game.]]

* This, called ''tsuba-zeriai'', is extremely common in {{kendo}}. However, due to reasons already stated above, there are efforts being made to minimise its use.

* SoulEater shows a decidedly pragmatic approach when Mifune locks with Black Star, he grabs one of Black Star's hands and breaks two of his fingers.

* You can end up locking your gun to Kai Leng's blade in your final boss fight with him in ''VideoGame/MassEffect3''.

* You can end up locking your gun to Kai Leng's blade in your final boss fight with him in ''MassEffect3''.

* The animated ''Mighty Ducks'' from Disney had Duke and Falcone do the lock during a sword combat. Duke knocks Falcone off balance, and then knocks him flat on his back. Conclude with snarky comment on the theme of Falcone always talking a bigger fight then he could deliver.

[[caption-width-right:350:Kind of pointless, since both will live to be in the next game.[[note]][[spoiler: [[ImpaledWithExtremePrejudice Or]] [[KilledOffForReal not]]. Oh well, at least they will be [[TheLegendOfZeldaFourSwordsAdventures reincarnated.]]]][[/note]]]]