20:46 finally a review that speaks the truth. So tired of cutters complaining when there is nothing to complain about. When you have the right technique, all those things fall away and seem pedantic. I would have the bottom hand one half-diamond higher, but that's personal pref. Right on with the straight talk.
@KF1 so true, some do complain about such minor things, even the antique ones aren't perfect. To me as long as I can control it,and it comfortable in the hands, I'm good
If the tsuka was nicer would remind me of Huawei for quality. Have found Dremsword to be top notch for sharpness, polish and tempering. Great vid, man.
this video is so cool to me because i bought a dremsword and a siwode because i saw how good they cut when you got them. siwode needs more respect and recognition i totally agree
About Dremsword, have heard from John RVA that they outsource, but other yt channels show they make their own start to finish. Not sure what to believe but the quality is excellent. Can't go wrong when you deal with Hong himself. Dude knows swords and finish.
You definitely got me interested in getting one of those unakubi zukuri style swords. I keep a non-bohi sword for training myself to be comfortable with the weight difference (as insignificant as that sounds), but I have grown comfortable with the standard bohi style blade - it moves around a whole lot easier after handling the non-bohi sword for several minutes. Thanks for another awesome, insightful and descriptive video. These are, by far, my favorite style of video format that you do. And one day, when you get "sword famous," the high-dollar sword sellers will send you free samples to "review," and your opinions will then be bought and paid for.. I know I probably would.. Just like Matthew Jensen, just like Joe Steel.. But until then, I will continue to appreciate the considerable value of your experience and opinions. And yeah, Siwode hasn't gotten nearly the publicity (or credit) that they deserve. Thousand dollar swords are just ridiculous. I could point at a dozen different (and better) ways to spend several hundred dollars.. That's just "rich people folley," right there.. But still, I'm glad they do it, because (ultimately) the rest of us benefit from the innovation of capitalism.
@user-tp9gy8kt2q thank you for the kind words, it's funny how all other channels will do high end swords, which is fine, but not everyone can afford that,and that is why I will always look for good or great swords that others get,and enjoy. Yes siwode doesn't get the credit it deserves for sure. Unokubi are great to get and very nimble.
One thing I will say though is there are a lot more things at play than just furniture at higher price ranges. While originally made fittings are nice, balance, edge geometry, weight, pob, and fit and finish are all more important to me. While I loved my siwode for a 118 dollar sword, I would not have loved it at 300. There are certain things that are undeniably done better in higher price ranges, if there weren't those price ranges would cease to exist. My dragon King at 400 blew my siwode out of the water in every way, my Z-Sey blew my dragon King away. You get what you pay for with hand crafted items imo.
True, but you can still get a bad sword even at that price range, I have a 400 dollar katana, and it's not going to make to the list,for great handling sword.
I am also a firm believer in you get what you pay for. That being said, I have a Huawei that is in the $800 range and it's a bit cumbersome. Not too bad but you definitely know your handling something significant over an unokubi zukuri. 99% of the time when you pay more money for a katana you get a better product. In my experience anyway
Good overview of those brands. Just a suggestion for the cutting, as I know you want to expand your channel. Perhaps you may not have the skill level of some of these trick cutters out here, but you gotta do something more than single filled bottles. We know almost all swords can be sharpened and cut a water bottle. It's just the same thing every time, and its a pretty low skill/unimpressive feat...and its just not very exciting to watch for viewers. I'm not at all trying to put you down, but maybe try to add some complexity, novelty, difficultly level, stunts to the cutting demos. (Jensen cuts teddy bears and shaving cream canisters, for example, lol.)
Prepared survivalist, Matthew Jensen is GIVEN a lot of those swords.. I'm sure that LOTS of content creators would be more adventurous with targets and swords if someone dropped off a ton of them to choose from..
@@user-tp9gy8kt2q Yea, but I mean these are hundred dollar swords and you could just use one or two of them for the more ambitious cutting demos. And its not like you have to go hog wild on rebar stakes. You could maybe just cut some doubles or different target mediums.
..Glad you have such an easy time justifying the budget expenditures of other content creators, "PS." But YOUR channel doesn't exactly sport a "vast" budget either.. ..And if I ever need to view an 8 y/o video on how to skin a squirrel, or roll up some toilet paper, I know exactly where to start looking.. I didn't notice ANY "inexpensive" samurai sword related videos within your inventory..
@@user-tp9gy8kt2q I apparently mistakenly thought I was responding to gargoyleblades previously. But yea, we're not going to do the whole "I went to your page because thats the only thing i can try to do to dig up dirt on you, and then take a picture or video from your page and throw it back in your face to prove how bad you are and how clever I am." However, if you must know, I have many katana, for whatever thats worth.
20:46 finally a review that speaks the truth. So tired of cutters complaining when there is nothing to complain about. When you have the right technique, all those things fall away and seem pedantic. I would have the bottom hand one half-diamond higher, but that's personal pref. Right on with the straight talk.
@KF1 so true, some do complain about such minor things, even the antique ones aren't perfect. To me as long as I can control it,and it comfortable in the hands, I'm good
SON can be a hit or miss at times but when they get it right...they get them great...one of my favorites is an SON...good stuff
9:42 that is a nice blade! wow iai and cutting both.
If the tsuka was nicer would remind me of Huawei for quality. Have found Dremsword to be top notch for sharpness, polish and tempering. Great vid, man.
@KF1 thank you kingfisher
@KF1 it's also really comfortable in the hands, siwode is the only one I know that does it to
i’ve loved my hanbon too
@@TONEDEAFSOUND hanbon does a great job.
this video is so cool to me because i bought a dremsword and a siwode because i saw how good they cut when you got them. siwode needs more respect and recognition i totally agree
@@TONEDEAFSOUND totally agree
About Dremsword, have heard from John RVA that they outsource, but other yt channels show they make their own start to finish. Not sure what to believe but the quality is excellent. Can't go wrong when you deal with Hong himself. Dude knows swords and finish.
@KF1 from what I know, they make them, along with the saya in house. Studio made a video on one of there swords.
@@gargoylesblade Enjoyed that vid. Studio did a great job. Rock on
@@KF1 always, putting together pt2 of this to
siwode makes such a fucking good sword
They do,and really sharp out of the box
You definitely got me interested in getting one of those unakubi zukuri style swords. I keep a non-bohi sword for training myself to be comfortable with the weight difference (as insignificant as that sounds), but I have grown comfortable with the standard bohi style blade - it moves around a whole lot easier after handling the non-bohi sword for several minutes.
Thanks for another awesome, insightful and descriptive video. These are, by far, my favorite style of video format that you do.
And one day, when you get "sword famous," the high-dollar sword sellers will send you free samples to "review," and your opinions will then be bought and paid for..
I know I probably would..
Just like Matthew Jensen, just like Joe Steel..
But until then, I will continue to appreciate the considerable value of your experience and opinions.
And yeah, Siwode hasn't gotten nearly the publicity (or credit) that they deserve.
Thousand dollar swords are just ridiculous. I could point at a dozen different (and better) ways to spend several hundred dollars..
That's just "rich people folley," right there..
But still, I'm glad they do it, because (ultimately) the rest of us benefit from the innovation of capitalism.
@user-tp9gy8kt2q thank you for the kind words, it's funny how all other channels will do high end swords, which is fine, but not everyone can afford that,and that is why I will always look for good or great swords that others get,and enjoy. Yes siwode doesn't get the credit it deserves for sure. Unokubi are great to get and very nimble.
Great picks!, I was a big S.O.N. Fan, we have 2 in the house and they are awesome, it’s a shame about their pricing, I too have switched to Honbon.
@armoredsweatpants3997 S.oN. dose do great work, we have 5 of them.
@@gargoylesblade they do, I’d like to buy more from them but it’s cost prohibitive to my budget😞
@@armoredsweatpants3997 I hear that
My siwode was great for the price. Outlaws got her now.
One thing I will say though is there are a lot more things at play than just furniture at higher price ranges. While originally made fittings are nice, balance, edge geometry, weight, pob, and fit and finish are all more important to me. While I loved my siwode for a 118 dollar sword, I would not have loved it at 300. There are certain things that are undeniably done better in higher price ranges, if there weren't those price ranges would cease to exist. My dragon King at 400 blew my siwode out of the water in every way, my Z-Sey blew my dragon King away. You get what you pay for with hand crafted items imo.
True, but you can still get a bad sword even at that price range, I have a 400 dollar katana, and it's not going to make to the list,for great handling sword.
I am also a firm believer in you get what you pay for. That being said, I have a Huawei that is in the $800 range and it's a bit cumbersome. Not too bad but you definitely know your handling something significant over an unokubi zukuri. 99% of the time when you pay more money for a katana you get a better product. In my experience anyway
@@gargoylesblade i agree with karl. Ive had less budget katana problems on swords ive paid more for.
Good overview of those brands. Just a suggestion for the cutting, as I know you want to expand your channel. Perhaps you may not have the skill level of some of these trick cutters out here, but you gotta do something more than single filled bottles. We know almost all swords can be sharpened and cut a water bottle. It's just the same thing every time, and its a pretty low skill/unimpressive feat...and its just not very exciting to watch for viewers. I'm not at all trying to put you down, but maybe try to add some complexity, novelty, difficultly level, stunts to the cutting demos. (Jensen cuts teddy bears and shaving cream canisters, for example, lol.)
Thank you for the suggestion ,I normally try to do double, but I have to resurface the tops of my cutting stand first.
Prepared survivalist, Matthew Jensen is GIVEN a lot of those swords.. I'm sure that LOTS of content creators would be more adventurous with targets and swords if someone dropped off a ton of them to choose from..
@@user-tp9gy8kt2q Yea, but I mean these are hundred dollar swords and you could just use one or two of them for the more ambitious cutting demos. And its not like you have to go hog wild on rebar stakes. You could maybe just cut some doubles or different target mediums.
..Glad you have such an easy time justifying the budget expenditures of other content creators, "PS."
But YOUR channel doesn't exactly sport a "vast" budget either..
..And if I ever need to view an 8 y/o video on how to skin a squirrel, or roll up some toilet paper, I know exactly where to start looking..
I didn't notice ANY "inexpensive" samurai sword related videos within your inventory..
@@user-tp9gy8kt2q I apparently mistakenly thought I was responding to gargoyleblades previously. But yea, we're not going to do the whole "I went to your page because thats the only thing i can try to do to dig up dirt on you, and then take a picture or video from your page and throw it back in your face to prove how bad you are and how clever I am." However, if you must know, I have many katana, for whatever thats worth.
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