I see, it didn't connect for me how blocking is instantaneous, because after pressing the button, it takes a second (a lot of time when the game is this fast-paced) for the character to bring her sword to bare.
I know I've said that they have that annoying habit, but I was a little butt-blasted too at the time. I also find it cool that they operate using similar frame numbers, evening the field. It just seems that the health I am losing by letting them do that is far more considerable than what they lose.
I went back, and indeed, when I am not blocking the attacks (Specifically the greatsword 2nd hit) connect. However if I am holding the block, the blade slides away with no resistance, not like when I block the other attacks. Maybe the hitbox changes when you are blocking and now it is just small enough to slide under?
Anyways, pretty exciting game.