Glad you've got a review of the dragon king sea wave coming and it impressed you. I bought it for its looks but I was so impressed by how it felt. Almost effortless to move around. Definitely my favorite katana handling wise.
That Schloss Erbach needs a second look as I’ve never been that into it but this has opened my eyes and I’ve still got about a month before my Landsknecht Gottfried shows up that your channel inspired me to get.
I love the Sea Wave !!! Ohhhh it's so fun for iaido and cutting, it's also cut me twice now because I'm dumb haha. Great video. Also Tatsumaki is a great Dragon King sword ...hint hint😊
I was at Bugei when Susan was there. She showed a new sword that James and Keith Larman were thinking about making. I fell in love with it. It is the Peace sword. I also purchased the wakisashi when it was produced. The best investment I ever made. My most prized sword I own.
Hey, treat yourself Matt. Glad to see your taste in action! I certainly echo your sentiments about the LE messer work and the LK Jian. When the video started I was thinking, if I were to do a similar video with my collection what would feature is probably the Mag Chu first…and then you immediately bring up your own ;-)
Great list! I don't have many swords, but I was delighted with a scratch and dent Dojo Pro Wakizashi Model #1 from Ronin Katana. The matching Samurai Sword #2 was nice too, but a lot of wakizashi are comparatively expensive.
Can you do a "6 swords to go to war with"? You mentioned the messer as a two week campaign in terms of it being robust. Which swords in your collection would you trust in a zombie apocalypse or a extended war campaign?
If you are a mere civilian and not a participant, you need something that will help you survive - good shoes, adequate clothing, food and water, backpack, lighting that sort of thing; as far as things not to carry, anything that hinders you from Tom-cruising it.
@@williammdsilvaI did some research, apparently a handgun with enough ammo worth a damn is well over one kilogram, a rifle with a full body load of munition and protective kits can easily be half the weight of an average adult, like what, you are going to put everything else in a shopping trolley? None of those situations would be like playing fortnite where there is a shrinking safe zone to force confrontations. What you need the most are reliable paper maps of various scale, some big enough to mark out entire cities and their suburbs, some small enough to mark out individual buildings and backroads, don't plan to outgun, plan to outrun and outmanuver, draw as little attention as possible.
@@williammdsilvaI don't know, I don't prep, but I wager that aside from the high detail city maps, paper based terrain and HD sat maps that show elevation, service roads, double/hiking trails and streams or bodies of water would come in handy; the point is you can carry a lot of paper in the stead of a Glock with two magazine of bullets. Don't be like th-cam.com/video/pxseWKWlMVU/w-d-xo.htmlsi=PrWKG0Grlee6ieDs though😂, plan ahead......
I've got the LK Chen Chu Jian, and I'd say I agree with everything you said. About the scabbard, that seems to be a known issue with them, at least for their jians. Their dao don't seem to stick in the scabbard (though I only have two, their Yanling Dao, and their Miao Dao), but of the two Jian I have (Magnificent Chu Jian, and the Soaring Sky Han Jian), the scabbards stick. With the Chu Jian, I've noticed if I hold the scabbard at a certain angle and just let gravity do the work, it goes in easily and doesn't get stuck though. Might help with yours too. I've also got two of their Classic Han Sha's. These things are freaking massive 8 foot spears. One I got pre-assembled from Kult of Athena (which is 8 feet and I have a hard time displaying it in my house because it's so damn huge lol), the other I ordered direct from LK Chen and I'll have to assemble it myself (though I'm going to customize the haft down to about 5 feet, so that with the blade it's a six foot weapon, make it more handy and manoeuvrable).
The sword I use in a few of my videos my nephew gave me. The scabbard was falling apart and had metal duct tape on it which didn't work too well. The blade itself is of fantasy design and the handle was poorly wrapped with a tiny bit of what looks like shoelace. But the blade is surprisingly sturdy and I have not had it break or bend. I've even tried to get it to bend and it wouldn't. The tip is slightly bent though but it was already like that when he gave it to me. It'll cut through thick trees the size of quarters and fifty cent pieces with no apparent damage. The blade does need to be resharpened but all do after so much use. Overall it surprised me I thought it would be odd and clunky and break upon a strong impact, but alas it did not.
Nice video Matt 3 swords that surprised me. Hanwei bamboo mat (by your recommendation,) became my favorite katana to handle. Albion Yeoman- absolutely amazing in the hand. Hanbon forge 1060 katana - not without its issues. But profiled like a weapon should be at an economic price.
Great 6 swords video Matt. How's the elbow holding up? I have to say that there are 2 katanas that caught me completely off guard and I don't really know anyone else who likes them like I do, but they are the Hanwei Wind & Thunder katana, and the Ronin Dojo Pro O-Katana. Both require quite a bit of strength and stamina to swing around, but I just love the destructive capabilities of both. The W&T has an almost "exaggerated" width and great geometry to the blade.....plus all of the mitsudomoe placed liberally about the fittings! I'm 6'0-6'1 (depending if I'm having a really bad hair day) and I like having the extra reach added to my swing. I'm also a fan of the Dotanuki style blades, which makes this katana, even if it is ONLY 1060 🙄
I wish you had time and interest to review the cheness cutlery oniyuri katana, with destruction tests. I think it needs more love, but your take would mean a lot
Okej not realy a sword but a what i think i woud pick is a smal billhook. The gardening typ, rugged, easy to sharpen withe a fille, a bit of a sword ax hybrid or maybe large knife axe hybrid. Light bur withe Wright and often eithe a longer handel so you can choke up or down. And withe that hooks point to realy get in there and do some damege. Think i woud combo realy whel withe a buckler or smal shield for defensiv work.
But what does Anathar have to say of the swords you recommended in this video? I would have to believe he has his own opinion on these swords. With him being a sword himself, I'm sure there are plenty of important details he would be aware of that mere mortals such as ourselves would be completely oblivious to. 😀
It must be pretty unusual for people who are not sword reviewer to be pleasantly surprised by a sword. Most people will buy swords online and will purchase the ones they expect to like. If there is a sword we don't we will like, we will most likely not order it and never have the opportunity to handle it.
HI Matthew. Is it possible you could do a quick review of the sixth sword, the Dragonsword katana please ? I'd like to have good look at the blade before I buy it. Many thanks.
@@Matthew_Jensen Dragonsword contacted me to say that they are very reticent to send blades through UK customs. I was under the impression that as long as the blades were hand forged, they were legal to buy and own ? I'm sure you're not an expert on UK customs, but do you have any knowledge on this subject ? Please never take for granted your freedoms when it comes the availability of edged weapons in the US. The fact that you can buy and sell blades on ebay I regard with great envy. Our purchasing options are very limited here in the UK, and are therefore much more expensive.
@@Matthew_Jensen Also, if I may take a little more of your time. there's something that's been puzzling me. I have heard that it is not good for blades to be stored long term in the saya, and that a shirasaya (sleeping scabbard) is better for this purpose. I wonder if this is true, because are they not made of the same wood ?
Okej not realy a sword but a what i think i woud pick is a smal billhook. The gardening typ, rugged, easy to sharpen withe a fille, a bit of a sword ax hybrid or maybe large knife axe hybrid. Light bur withe Wright and often eithe a longer handel so you can choke up or down. And withe that hooks point to realy get in there and do some damege. Think i woud combo realy whel withe a buckler or smal shield for defensiv work.
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Nice video buddy
I gonna say the arms and armor longsword kind of looks like something you see in an old medieval fantasy movie from the 1980s like Excalibur
Great live last night! Fun hanging out with the gang
Glad you've got a review of the dragon king sea wave coming and it impressed you. I bought it for its looks but I was so impressed by how it felt. Almost effortless to move around. Definitely my favorite katana handling wise.
Anathar didn't make the list? Unbelievable!!
I really think that this should be a meme! 😂 Keep making this kind of informative - and fun - content! You da Man, Matt‼️👍🏻☺️
Sweet magnificent chu jian. I feel the same way about my cloudhammer han jian, which appears to share the same handle
That Schloss Erbach needs a second look as I’ve never been that into it but this has opened my eyes and I’ve still got about a month before my Landsknecht Gottfried shows up that your channel inspired me to get.
Good to know thanks
A comment not on a sword, but on how I truly appreciate how well thought out and complete the information you provide In comments section.⚔️
Yes the dragon king is sweet, my surprise of late was the Surudoi from ROM really did not think i would like it...great value
I love the Sea Wave !!! Ohhhh it's so fun for iaido and cutting, it's also cut me twice now because I'm dumb haha. Great video. Also Tatsumaki is a great Dragon King sword ...hint hint😊
I was at Bugei when Susan was there. She showed a new sword that James and Keith Larman were thinking about making. I fell in love with it. It is the Peace sword. I also purchased the wakisashi when it was produced. The best investment I ever made. My most prized sword I own.
Hey, treat yourself Matt. Glad to see your taste in action! I certainly echo your sentiments about the LE messer work and the LK Jian. When the video started I was thinking, if I were to do a similar video with my collection what would feature is probably the Mag Chu first…and then you immediately bring up your own ;-)
The Banshee is one of the funnest blades i own; great recommendation
Always enjoy the videos.
Great list! I don't have many swords, but I was delighted with a scratch and dent Dojo Pro Wakizashi Model #1 from Ronin Katana. The matching Samurai Sword #2 was nice too, but a lot of wakizashi are comparatively expensive.
Can you do a "6 swords to go to war with"? You mentioned the messer as a two week campaign in terms of it being robust. Which swords in your collection would you trust in a zombie apocalypse or a extended war campaign?
If you are a mere civilian and not a participant, you need something that will help you survive - good shoes, adequate clothing, food and water, backpack, lighting that sort of thing; as far as things not to carry, anything that hinders you from Tom-cruising it.
@@Finnv893 I pack light. Fire arms will be better bang for my buck I suppose.
@@williammdsilvaI did some research, apparently a handgun with enough ammo worth a damn is well over one kilogram, a rifle with a full body load of munition and protective kits can easily be half the weight of an average adult, like what, you are going to put everything else in a shopping trolley? None of those situations would be like playing fortnite where there is a shrinking safe zone to force confrontations. What you need the most are reliable paper maps of various scale, some big enough to mark out entire cities and their suburbs, some small enough to mark out individual buildings and backroads, don't plan to outgun, plan to outrun and outmanuver, draw as little attention as possible.
@@Finnv893 damn. Can Google maps print outs work?
@@williammdsilvaI don't know, I don't prep, but I wager that aside from the high detail city maps, paper based terrain and HD sat maps that show elevation, service roads, double/hiking trails and streams or bodies of water would come in handy; the point is you can carry a lot of paper in the stead of a Glock with two magazine of bullets.
Don't be like th-cam.com/video/pxseWKWlMVU/w-d-xo.htmlsi=PrWKG0Grlee6ieDs though😂, plan ahead......
You excellent work. I feel your love for sword
I've got the LK Chen Chu Jian, and I'd say I agree with everything you said. About the scabbard, that seems to be a known issue with them, at least for their jians. Their dao don't seem to stick in the scabbard (though I only have two, their Yanling Dao, and their Miao Dao), but of the two Jian I have (Magnificent Chu Jian, and the Soaring Sky Han Jian), the scabbards stick.
With the Chu Jian, I've noticed if I hold the scabbard at a certain angle and just let gravity do the work, it goes in easily and doesn't get stuck though. Might help with yours too.
I've also got two of their Classic Han Sha's. These things are freaking massive 8 foot spears. One I got pre-assembled from Kult of Athena (which is 8 feet and I have a hard time displaying it in my house because it's so damn huge lol), the other I ordered direct from LK Chen and I'll have to assemble it myself (though I'm going to customize the haft down to about 5 feet, so that with the blade it's a six foot weapon, make it more handy and manoeuvrable).
The sword I use in a few of my videos my nephew gave me. The scabbard was falling apart and had metal duct tape on it which didn't work too well. The blade itself is of fantasy design and the handle was poorly wrapped with a tiny bit of what looks like shoelace. But the blade is surprisingly sturdy and I have not had it break or bend. I've even tried to get it to bend and it wouldn't. The tip is slightly bent though but it was already like that when he gave it to me. It'll cut through thick trees the size of quarters and fifty cent pieces with no apparent damage. The blade does need to be resharpened but all do after so much use. Overall it surprised me I thought it would be odd and clunky and break upon a strong impact, but alas it did not.
Nice video Matt
3 swords that surprised me.
Hanwei bamboo mat (by your recommendation,) became my favorite katana to handle.
Albion Yeoman- absolutely amazing in the hand.
Hanbon forge 1060 katana - not without its issues. But profiled like a weapon should be at an economic price.
That bamboo mat. Its a special sword.
Great 6 swords video Matt. How's the elbow holding up? I have to say that there are 2 katanas that caught me completely off guard and I don't really know anyone else who likes them like I do, but they are the Hanwei Wind & Thunder katana, and the Ronin Dojo Pro O-Katana. Both require quite a bit of strength and stamina to swing around, but I just love the destructive capabilities of both. The W&T has an almost "exaggerated" width and great geometry to the blade.....plus all of the mitsudomoe placed liberally about the fittings! I'm 6'0-6'1 (depending if I'm having a really bad hair day) and I like having the extra reach added to my swing. I'm also a fan of the Dotanuki style blades, which makes this katana, even if it is ONLY 1060 🙄
Wow look at that yakote on the last one, the shinogi gi also has much of a bulky strong appearance like a robot ninjas sword should look!
i would be very interested in your review on the new casiberia dragon king modern katana
That last dragon sword looks pretty nice. Did you review that one yet?
I concur it looks pretty darn nice for the price point.
I wish you had time and interest to review the cheness cutlery oniyuri katana, with destruction tests. I think it needs more love, but your take would mean a lot
I’ve been looking at the arms and armor sword for a long time now
New word for Urban Dictionary: Chungusy @9:05
Okej not realy a sword but a what i think i woud pick is a smal billhook. The gardening typ, rugged, easy to sharpen withe a fille, a bit of a sword ax hybrid or maybe large knife axe hybrid. Light bur withe Wright and often eithe a longer handel so you can choke up or down. And withe that hooks point to realy get in there and do some damege. Think i woud combo realy whel withe a buckler or smal shield for defensiv work.
But what does Anathar have to say of the swords you recommended in this video? I would have to believe he has his own opinion on these swords. With him being a sword himself, I'm sure there are plenty of important details he would be aware of that mere mortals such as ourselves would be completely oblivious to. 😀
What's the best Zatoichi type of sword for the money?.
It must be pretty unusual for people who are not sword reviewer to be pleasantly surprised by a sword. Most people will buy swords online and will purchase the ones they expect to like. If there is a sword we don't we will like, we will most likely not order it and never have the opportunity to handle it.
Great impression! Laser pig right? Loljk
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you ever lick a sword? is that safe? it would look real cool. i like this video thank you.
I'll never buy from Kuπt of Athena again. Their return policy is a scam. The service is abysmal.
HI Matthew. Is it possible you could do a quick review of the sixth sword, the Dragonsword katana please ? I'd like to have good look at the blade before I buy it. Many thanks.
It is done and linked in the description
@@Matthew_Jensen My sincerest thanks.
@@Matthew_Jensen Dragonsword contacted me to say that they are very reticent to send blades through UK customs. I was under the impression that as long as the blades were hand forged, they were legal to buy and own ? I'm sure you're not an expert on UK customs, but do you have any knowledge on this subject ?
Please never take for granted your freedoms when it comes the availability of edged weapons in the US. The fact that you can buy and sell blades on ebay I regard with great envy. Our purchasing options are very limited here in the UK, and are therefore much more expensive.
@@Matthew_Jensen Also, if I may take a little more of your time. there's something that's been puzzling me. I have heard that it is not good for blades to be stored long term in the saya, and that a shirasaya (sleeping scabbard) is better for this purpose. I wonder if this is true, because are they not made of the same wood ?
Okej not realy a sword but a what i think i woud pick is a smal billhook. The gardening typ, rugged, easy to sharpen withe a fille, a bit of a sword ax hybrid or maybe large knife axe hybrid. Light bur withe Wright and often eithe a longer handel so you can choke up or down. And withe that hooks point to realy get in there and do some damege. Think i woud combo realy whel withe a buckler or smal shield for defensiv work.