Most home intruders do not carry guns so a sword or big knife is a good strategy for home defense. Most confrontations between homeowners and intruders are at close range so getting the drop on a guy surprising the intruder is very advantageous. You know your home better than he does and you can hide in the dark and spring to attack better. I do think it is smart to own a gun just in case. Just remember bullets do travel a long distance and can ricochet in unexpected ways. A 10 inch blade to the gut is a bullseye with no collateral damage.

@5MinuteKnives

10 ай бұрын

💯💯💯💯💯💯

Good Philosophy of Use. Sugar Plum is a great name

@5MinuteKnives

5 ай бұрын

Right? Thanks

Nice job on this, got my review on this, I'm working on when I got a moment

Lol broke up with my ex around 30 started working out can definitely relate money went up too. Not quite as jacked as you yet damn

@5MinuteKnives

Жыл бұрын

lol that's awesome. And I found some friendly camera angles I guess (either that or I had more personal demons to work through than I realized). Stay Kingly, my friend! 💪

I already own a real katana, so I was thinking a practical wakizashi in case I have indoor visitors might be a good idea. Thank you for the excellent video!

@5MinuteKnives

8 ай бұрын

🙏

awesome mods

@5MinuteKnives

Жыл бұрын

Not sure Kult of Athena agreed. lol

This is awesome glad I subscribed

@5MinuteKnives

Жыл бұрын

Thanks man! Happy to have you in the discussion. Don't be afraid to correct me when I screw something up. 👍

Sugar Plum is beautiful! That kydex attachment you made is sick! Makes it look like much higher-end! Love the color scheme... reminds me of the Joker. As always, great review brother... been wondering about this one

@5MinuteKnives

Жыл бұрын

Thanks man! Kult of Athena stopped talking to me after this one, but I thought it was a nice review. Maybe they weren't happy that I customized it? 🤷‍♂

@36reapergrim

Жыл бұрын

@5 Minute Knives thats odd... but they should be thanking you. I'm betting they are making some sales off this. Regardless, great review and great customization work!

@5MinuteKnives

Жыл бұрын

@@36reapergrim 🍻🍻

Really enjoyed this review. Really enjoyed your opinion, advice and commentary 🙏🏻 just subbed 🎉🎉🎉 ty

@5MinuteKnives

6 ай бұрын

Appreciate ya!

Always been a fan of the wakizashi.

@5MinuteKnives

Жыл бұрын

Right? It just makes more sense in modern times vs a Katana. Thanks for tuning in bud! 🤘

@therand420

Жыл бұрын

@@5MinuteKnives I have a katana with a blood groove. Makes it light and like a wakizashi but with the katanas reach!

This video sold me on the APOC wak

I keep a half dozen Cold Steel Assegai w/ 30" handle scattered around the house for similar reasons since all my mechanisms got lost in a house fire a few years ago (really did lose some). They're short, cheap, easy to hide in plain sight, come with a decent sheath and are wicked sharp. This might be a fun addition to the collection even though I already have many swords. I may have to start rationing my views of your channel though, the wife is starting to give me the stink eye when she hears me listening to knife vids. She has the absurd idea that a person can have enough blades. Ah, what the hell, she's gonna be mad at me about something anyhow, might as well order one.

@5MinuteKnives

Жыл бұрын

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 (also sorry to hear about the fire. That sucks bigtime.)

@cavalryscout

11 ай бұрын

Never bring a knife (or spear) to a gun fight.

@npenick66

11 ай бұрын

@@cavalryscout Special needs child in the house so pew pew's need to be locked up. Knives and spears can make getting to the safe's easier.

@cavalryscout

11 ай бұрын

@@npenick66 I have and have had teenagers living in my house. Always keep them locked up like you. Have electronic emergency safe in bedroom and two dogs to buy time to get to that safe.

Hehe house samurai

I went w/ the double edged short sword rather than the Waki but still a good choice. I like the back edge cuts & the slightly lighter weight.

Loved this video! Very informative and told me everything I wanted to know. Thank you!

@5MinuteKnives

4 ай бұрын

Who sent you and what have you done with the usual trolls who berate me? 😂 Seriously, thank you though. Your feedback is appreciated. 👍

Bushcraft mall ninja fits me good. I like Mora’s and Nunchucks.

@5MinuteKnives

Жыл бұрын

lol good man

Nice

OMG!!!! Hilarious!!!! Great info as well. What a fun way to learn about this lil pig sticker. Nice replica mechanism, btw.

@5MinuteKnives

Жыл бұрын

🙏🙏🙏🙏

@JC-XL

10 ай бұрын

Very realistic replica 😂

I love your delivery, my man! Excellent.

@5MinuteKnives

2 ай бұрын

Appreciate you tunin' in bud! 🍻

Nice looking blade. Wouldn’t mind having one lol

My home defense is a Junglas 2 and Rambo 2 combo . It slices , dices , and juices too lol . Got a mini one four mechanism if they get out of the juicer .

@5MinuteKnives

Жыл бұрын

lol sounds like a solid set up! 🤘

Hi,Sugerplum is so nice, good work!.Got the apoc cutlass and a kizlyar sensei too,my favorit (fighting)knife .

May I be a jive @$$ turkey 😂🎉🎉🎉🎉 great content

@5MinuteKnives

Жыл бұрын

🤣🤣🍻🍻

Really like my apocs. Got 3 now and enjoy them all

@brawndothethirstmutilator9848

27 күн бұрын

Is one of them the sirupate? I’ve been eyeing it but can’t find a single review. How’s the fit and finish on the three you have?

Can you give us a tutorial or rundown on your sword sharpening method?

I'm going to get the APOC Tanto instead. But you cannot beat the price on these blades.

@5MinuteKnives

10 ай бұрын

💯

Awesome mods. Would you consider making longer scales to extend the handle 2" or so?

@5MinuteKnives

8 ай бұрын

I think that would be too much work. I'm considering taking the dremel to the handle on the sides though so lighten further...

Really enjoyed your review I’m subscribed now! Was curious what is that short blade you showed in this video

@5MinuteKnives

11 ай бұрын

Thanks man! That was a kizlyar supreme sensei I customized...

What kind of edge retention does the blade steel have?. I've read it's pretty tough steel, but what about the edge retention?.

@5MinuteKnives

8 ай бұрын

You have to sharpen about every other time you wack a bunch of weeds. Sharpens pretty easily though. . .

@podsmpsg1

8 ай бұрын

@@5MinuteKnives Oh, okay. I wouldn't be using it for that, but.

Nice set up. Love the green and purple. Carbon fiber is so sexy. Keep on the journey of self improvement and living your best life 👑 💪 Can I rant real quick? Why aren’t there more makers making modern swords? Modern materials and full tang design? I see historically accurate replicas being used for cutting tests and I call BS that any sword in castle days was passed from one generation to the next. The edge deforming and blade bending and breaking and thin thin tangs (I get the need for specific balance) and rattley wooden leather wrapped handles…… those things are so fragile I’d be amazed if they made it through one single siege. I think I beat my record for a run on sentence.

@5MinuteKnives

Жыл бұрын

I enjoyed your comment though and always thought the same thing. 💯👏

Good entertainment. Have you changed your channel to “18 Minutes Swords” lol?

@5MinuteKnives

Жыл бұрын

Good idea!

Just a curiosity question as I am just now getting into swords but what are the reasons for the lanyard at the end of the handle? Like what's are the practical reasons to use it for?

@5MinuteKnives

11 ай бұрын

This sword is mainly for clearing brush. The lanyard keeps it with you but also gives you more control over the handle since it's a bit heavy for one-hand use.

I say gun first, then sword, then knife.

CZ makes the greatest mechanisms. I have the P10SC mech for my in home stuff.

@5MinuteKnives

Ай бұрын

I also own the p10s. Shoots even flatter than the full size due to the double recoil spring and faster cyclic action of the slide. It's a sewing machine...

@DarkPhoenixTSi

Ай бұрын

@@5MinuteKnives Agreed. I have the P10S, P10C and the P10SC (Compact frame with full sized slide) and the S shoots pretty flat, but the SC is my favorite. That being said, my P-07 is my EDC mechanism.

@5MinuteKnives

Ай бұрын

@@DarkPhoenixTSi Always wanted a p-07. I have too many mechanisms in the same size range to justify the purchase but maybe someday. . .

Hi, looks really cool, can u tell me with wich material did u make the modifications? Thx :)

@5MinuteKnives

3 ай бұрын

Thanks! Kydex.

Sweet Zombie Blade! :-) Peace, Stiletto :-)

@5MinuteKnives

2 ай бұрын

🤘

Can i get one of those carbon fiber chunks of awesomeness?

Nice review and cool upgrade mods! Why were so concerned about drilling holes competely through the tang? Personal preference? Wouldnt that make it lighter, to drill holes all the way through the tang, or are you worried that it is sacrificing the tangs structure and stability? Definitely agree with the sticking to yourself and doing what you like to do thing, especially these days! 💪

@5MinuteKnives

Ай бұрын

Good question! That might have works too. I think the exit holes would have come out sloppy most likely and initially, I think I was trying to mod it without changing the looks too much for the review. whoops. I really enjoy hanging out with myself when I get the time. Nothing wrong with spending some time with your best friend doing whatever it is you want to do. 👍

@JesusChrist_IsTruth-LoveForALL

Ай бұрын

@@5MinuteKnives Right on brotha! I see what you're saying. Cool tips and ideas! The mods are looking good! Yup, exactly! Nothing wrong with just doing your thing! Don't got to deal with nobody's bullshit but your own! 😂 Have a good one bro! ♥️from Los Angeles

@5MinuteKnives

Ай бұрын

@@JesusChrist_IsTruth-LoveForALL 🍻🍻

"She's got an opinion"... 😀....

6:00 ....retails for about a buck 50 ......huh?

@5MinuteKnives

Жыл бұрын

plus tax

I bought all three and want you to make me saya. Can you reach out to me so we can arrange something? I like your work!

@5MinuteKnives

7 ай бұрын

I appreciate that! But I'm only making knife sheaths for 9 inch blades or less now (mostly wholesale for knifemakers) but I appreciate the comment!

Looks beautiful. Would you consider making one for $? Because I would ask you to take my $.

@5MinuteKnives

3 ай бұрын

Appreciate it but it was a major pain in the butt, so I wouldn't wanna screw up someone else's sword. haha

@bazc1378

3 ай бұрын

@5MinuteKnives I understand. Had to try. 😇 my skills and equipment just ain't there yet.

@5MinuteKnives

3 ай бұрын

@@bazc1378 No problemo bud. I got kind of lucky with how mine turned out. I actually just etched patterns into the handle to reduce even more weight two nights ago. Still tinkering with this baby... If you ever need a regular sheath for knife with under a 10' blade though, I'm your guy!

He's a big fan of brining a knife to a gun fight?

@5MinuteKnives

10 ай бұрын

within striking distance, I'm a big fan of a trained person using a blade and not getting tinnitus, giving away their position, losing their night vision, or endangering their family through walls. I also have carried a firearm everyday for over twenty years and am currently a patrolman. I always have a firearm on me but any chance I'd get to use a blade instead in a self defense situation, I'll take it for the reasons above. Plus, I'm really good with blades as well, so I have options.

@bockskarr6626

6 ай бұрын

​@@5MinuteKnivesLoL that shut that troll up 😂😂😂

I got sent one of these by mistake when I ordered another knife. It had so many burrs on the blade that I had to spend an hour removing them. It still wouldn't cut. I took it to a professional blade sharpener (not a mall person, a professional blade and tool sharpener). He cleaned up the edge better than I did, but could not put an edge on it. His words: "It's terrible steel" It's sitting behind my chair as a wallhanger. That's all it's good for. PLEASE DON'T RECOMMEND THIS TRASH TO FOLKS!!!

@5MinuteKnives

Жыл бұрын

I love mine and it's a laser beam. Maybe you got a lemon? I appreciate your feedback but my experience has been the opposite. Also, why did you keep it if it wasn't what you ordered? You should have contacted customer care. It was prolly a defect with a bad heat treat that got mixed up in the shipping dept. Lesson learned.

@scottirving4183

9 ай бұрын

That is too sad. that sounds like my first wakisashiform called slimline machete. It is springy in the blade but won't hold an edge (It rolls so badly that I must be crazy to keep it) the way I have used it is to put about a 35 edge on it and use it for chopping corn stalks at dirt level! I recently ordered the A.P.O.C. leaf bladed thing if I had seen this comment sooner I may not have But then god knows the world needs more dirt plows.