Fun fact: Kramer is actually in every Shadiversity video, but he's so good at stealth that he can't be seen or heard

@MrRaposaum

11 ай бұрын

When stealth roll is so good it puts you on an alternate reality.

@brenomatos8384

10 ай бұрын

@@MrRaposaum I can do that in my DnD campain.

@zderpydiamond4800

10 ай бұрын

@@brenomatos8384 Pov: You have a +20 to stealth.

@brenomatos8384

10 ай бұрын

@@zderpydiamond4800I could temporarily jump to another dimension. It was fun to disappear in front of the enemy and sneak attack from behind.

@zderpydiamond4800

10 ай бұрын

@@brenomatos8384 *PFFFFFTT!!!* THATS F***ING HILARIOUS!! I LOVE IT!

"A sharp sword is better than a blunt axe" That's some philosophy shit there.

@Crossbow-xy4xg

Жыл бұрын

Sun Tzu, probably

@Talishar

Жыл бұрын

Especially when using absolutely terrible technique with the axe with most of the swings being oblique and not being squared up with the tree.

@elio7610

Жыл бұрын

Seemed like a safety hazard the way it was being used.

@AllisonRutherford-vs4dt

Жыл бұрын

It's also inaccurate as fuck, a dull axe will always chop better than any sword, but they don't know how to swing the axe properly, they're meant to be chopping wood not sparring

@rayceeya8659

Жыл бұрын

@@Talishar That're also using the wrong axe. To fell a tree you use a felling axe. That's a splitting axe.

I think that it is now proven beyond all doubt that bigger trees require more chops than smaller trees.

@rubberbandba11craft

Жыл бұрын

is that you osvaldo12?

@radioactiveassassin5218

Жыл бұрын

Is it though? I feel like some more testing should be the done.

@Handles_AreStupid

Жыл бұрын

@@radioactiveassassin5218 if you use a chainsaw on a small tree and on a big tree, they both only take one "chop", so this is clearly disinformation. Can't fool me.

@bartle6168

10 ай бұрын

It would be a lot easier if anyone of them knew how to chop down a standing tree.

That poor guardsman who used to be an adventure . . . The opening sketches have been absolute treasures. And Kramer's bit was priceless.

@bigguy7353

Жыл бұрын

A man being able to be an "adventure", which is a concept, is what truly interests me.

@informationyes

11 ай бұрын

@@bigguy7353 Going going an adventure is just exploring things for yourself

@User-435ggrest

10 ай бұрын

Felt like watching a comedy TV show😂

The running joke about Kramer trying to find the rest of the group is fantastic.

@sirzorg5728

Жыл бұрын

Living Anachronism is a great channel.

@goukeban6197

Жыл бұрын

One day the joke is gonna be that he appears out of nowhere and they don't know what to do.

@gavinotheshitpostartist5586

Жыл бұрын

@@goukeban6197 I was honestly thinking he was suddenly gonna appear at the end of video when they were walking away

@Wondrrboy

Жыл бұрын

He has before Zoro

@ironbatman9689

Жыл бұрын

They're on long distance party

3 vs 1 and the tree was unarmed. Moral victory to the tree.

@derekstein6193

Жыл бұрын

A tree did defeat one of the blades. Good on it.

@lolinognori8200

Жыл бұрын

That tree was armed... it had a stick

@Dang_Near_Fed_Up

Жыл бұрын

@@lolinognori8200 Next I guess you will say it was armored as well, with wooden armor. LOL

@rurikaunimoto

Жыл бұрын

​@@Dang_Near_Fed_UpI mean... technically... and it's arms are literally sticks.

@torejorgensen5344

11 ай бұрын

Three vs tree... not that big a difference 😀.

The day when Kramer and the shadiversity knights finally find each other will be a great day!

@horse3015

Жыл бұрын

The big crossover!

When Shad admits it's a bad idea, you know it's going to be fun.

@Epck

4 ай бұрын

Bad for his swords 😢😢😢

Honestly I give all swords a thumbs up for surviving that much abuse to begin with haha

@clorkmagnus

Жыл бұрын

I give modern steel a thumb up because I feel like old swords with old steel gonna drop dead with this kind of abuse.

@ventana2011

Жыл бұрын

El falchion en realidad es un machete Truper modificado del mango. Le agregaron pomo y gavilanes. Fue una buena mejora.😊

Tyranth was holding back. That katana not only would have cut that tree in one go, it would have cut space and time all together

@swordweaver9696

Жыл бұрын

yeah, an iaigiri woulda gone straight through multiple trees

@fatsu

11 ай бұрын

i disagree, its not a traditionally made katana. it's only a cheap imitation.

@juliusnebulus7303

11 ай бұрын

I was surprised it even survived the first swings. Katanas are okay, but were never meant for anything else then traditional combat (only in life or death situations, otherwise even unsheathing it in front of others would give you a death sentence) and looking cool. A good result from a mid weapon. Not bad.

@shadowwolf2608

11 ай бұрын

He could have saved so much time if he used Thunder Breathing 1st Form X fold in order to cut them all down in milliseconds.

@xaius4348

11 ай бұрын

The Katana surprised me. Maybe that tree identified as a Tatami mat

Shad: Feelings? Feelings! It's about the results! Blending the skit with the sword testing is great. The channel is getting better and better!

The way Shad, Nate, and Tyranth do their adventuring stuff, it makes me think this: If they could appear in a Viva La Dirt League "Epic NPC Man" video, it would be sooo much fun! I mean, VLDL is in New Zealand, so they really aren't too far away. Maybe one day, when Shad and the crew are more financially stable.

@IvanBarsch

11 ай бұрын

I’ve had the exact same thought! Even better, (I know Shad isn’t the biggest fan of DnD) but I’d like to see any of these three as a guest on NPC DND.

@stephenadams8712

8 ай бұрын

Or maybe deerstalker pictures as they have DnD and elder rings

First couple minutes just define its not the treasure at the end of the journey, its the friends you make along the way

@Mr_Jumbles

Жыл бұрын

Well yeah, because they already stole the treasure at the beginning of the journey. SWORDS!

@elio7610

Жыл бұрын

Friends? Or enemies?

@BloodSlinga

Жыл бұрын

And pissing off Ogres

@TheOtherMwalimu

Жыл бұрын

and Kramer! 😊

@user-vj7pm7dy8z

Жыл бұрын

how? did you post before video video is 8 hours your comment is 9 hours ago

Just couldn't resist the 'arrow to the knee' could ya. Priceless.

@baraovermelho3956

Жыл бұрын

SKYRIM references

@stevel3620

Жыл бұрын

Hey! No lollygaggin!

@SoftisNelaris

Жыл бұрын

They got the low-hanging 'arrow to the knee' joke but missed the opportunity to say they stole the Ogre's Sweet Roll (along with the swords)

Ok but my favorite quote award goes to Shad with, “I know it’s not cricket but these guys fight dirty!!”

I respect how you all stayed in character

This "story format" was great: setting up the premise for why our adventurers would need to use their swords to cut down some trees and then seeing them walk off into the sunset after a successful conclusion. Well done!

@hannibalburgers477

Жыл бұрын

It is fine but it triggers my early-youtube PTSD

@futabafanclub865

11 ай бұрын

@@hannibalburgers477 Is… Is that a good thing?

I must admit I was worried for the claymore and the sounds the poor thing was making and the katana really surprised me with how good it performed.

@jasonr5989

Жыл бұрын

I've got a Swamp Rat ( Busse Knives ) Waki which eats up any wood ( but has trouble with dry tuart...even a sharp axe has trouble with tuart...). It also cuts metal. It's SR101 not Infi. Infi excellent for knives, but SR101 is the go for a longer blade.

@PJDAltamirus0425

Жыл бұрын

Well, the cross section of a katana is the most axe like. Narrow and somewhat thick. Tbh, a flacata, Jo pi and flax would probably as well or even cus of cross section and the forward curvature.

@Markbell73

Жыл бұрын

And that was the 300 dollar Katana on top of that. Very impressive build quality.

@Markbell73

Жыл бұрын

But the Bastard Sword needs a new name. It is no longer fair to call it a bastard. It chopped into two tree's, and was thirsty for more bark! Boramir, Son of Denethor. You my good sir, are honored. Your sword is blessed by the God of Chopping.

@JeffDeLamater

Жыл бұрын

@@Markbell73I didn’t remember for the $300 katana, but many less expensive katana are through hardened and actually perform better than the differentially hardened ones. But the through hardened ones don’t have a Hamon, which is part of the katana aesthetic. Though some through hardened one will have an acid etch Hamon to mimic the pattern.

I think we can all agree this is the best video he has made yet. The story going on in the background, along with the jokes and on top of that somehow the education that got fit into the video was all incredible. The color correction was also really good, I feel like Shad got a new camera or editor or something, it just looked more vibrant.

I honestly thought that I would need some time to adjust to the new recruits, but they fit so well and are so entertaining that I barely even noticed the addition of them Well done

My heart skipped a beat, every time they smash those poor swords into the tree.

@jarydjarjarsfasha2998

Жыл бұрын

Are you a ghost?

@godcats959

Жыл бұрын

@@jarydjarjarsfasha2998 Uhmm No!?

@jarydjarjarsfasha2998

Жыл бұрын

@@godcats959 cause ye must've died from ya heart beat skipping so much

@zoddlander

Жыл бұрын

I was heartbroken when i saw that Kreigsmesser brake! 😭

@godcats959

Жыл бұрын

@@jarydjarjarsfasha2998 well i'm a God(Cats) i can just come back to life.

Still throwing a Skyrim reference in 12 years later. I both love and hate you for this Shad.

@DH-xw6jp

Жыл бұрын

Maybe if they ever release the next game we can move on to new references.

@timogul

Жыл бұрын

"Arrow to the knee" will be a common phrase 100 years from now, and no one will know why.

After watching all the slow-motion hacks I think I can say Nate never miss-aligned his edge. Impressive

Sorry Shad, Sorry Nate. Got to give it to Tyrath and his Katana. That thing even *looked* like it was cutting smoother than the other swords. That said all 3 of those rocked and I cannot say how much I wish I could be there chopping too. Looked like a hell of a lot of fun!

Kramer is that friend that is always missing the rpg sessions so they have to make his character be doing something else. 😂

@josephcollins4823

10 ай бұрын

I had a friend that was a gnome that was always missing so we just had him sleeping in the bag of holding

The ending was truly epic.

Thank you for the disclaimer about the trees! I appreciate your care

The opening sketch is incredible, and it makes me think that now what I need in my life is a medieval style office series

All swords perfomed great. I am still surprised the Katana did not break.

@johnmullholand2044

Жыл бұрын

More surprised that the claymore didn't break. A longer sword, against a hard target like a tree seems like a easy way to break a sword.

The directing and editing style since Tyranth joined the channel is so entertaining. And the chemistry the three of you have is incredible. Hats off to you sirs. Surprised by the katana in this. Sure they're sharp, but they don't have as much mass as some of the other swords to push through thicker objects.

@lexievv

Жыл бұрын

They are more ridged and wobble less tho, so maybe more of the force of impact is actually going into the wood.

@kikixchannel

Жыл бұрын

@@lexievv They are also thinned probably, so there's less opposition from the wood. The exact reason why claymore was crap. It was too thick.

@stefthorman8548

Жыл бұрын

what? katanas aren't light at all, what makes you think it has less mass?

@KoshoShinogi

Жыл бұрын

​@@stefthorman8548 Mass and weight are not the same. Mass is a measurement of how much matter an object contains, not how heavy it is. But let me clarify my statement. The falchion and broadsword are wider than the katana. The katana is a longer but narrower sword, so its overall mass may be similar, but at the point of impact where the sword strikes the tree, the other two have more mass. More mass equals more force. I am by no means a physicist so feel free to correct me, but that was my thinking when I made the statement.

@kikixchannel

Жыл бұрын

@@KoshoShinogi Um...Katana does have more mass... You're right in that mass is not the same as weight. But that's mostly all you are correct on. In a world where gravity exists, objects with more mass will be heavier. That's because weight IS just mass times the gravitational force (which is equal). An object with twice the mass will also be twice as heavy. Furthermore, going by their size and balance, katana is more dense so there's even MORE mass at the point of impact. Because there's more mass in smaller part of the small blade. This is exactly the crux with a katana. Its density, stiffness and being blade-heavy makes it a good cutter, but far more fragile and less 'agile' than western blades.

I look forward to the day that the compilations can be made with all the intros and outros and we get to just watch your grand adventure unfold... I just love them. Such a fun video! To many fun bits to mention them all, but I'll say I LOVE Cramer's cameos. The outcome, I think, shows that 'your favorite sword' is the best sword to cut trees down with.

The Katana held itself way better than I expected. I'd give it a tie with the Bastard sword, which is a major step-up on the way I considered Katanas so far!

Man that katana held up better than I expected, I do love a good katana

My rpg party will be facing a treant tomorrow. This is very informative

I want more lore for these adventurers PLEASE 😂 It's fantastic!!

"We're idiots and we like having fun..." I can relate to that.

Gotta say, love the incorporation of story into these videos, creates a bit of fun and education... A great blend

Dammnit, Kramer keeps getting teased. Cant wait for him to finally be able to get to Australia

I really loved the costume design at the start of the video. The darker red fits Nate's calmer character and the the fur fits Tyranth's more flashy character really well.

That bit at the beginning was incredible - the acting and banter were great . You really should consider making skits/short films as their own videos.

I really like that you guys put the care even in selecting the trees you already want to cut down to do something like this instead of cutting down random trees like many people would do. And i always love to make something i HAVE to do (like you had to cut down those trees) and transform it in something funny (like trying to cut them with swords), i like to kill two birds with one stone, it's a smart move. Well done!

@cdgonepotatoes4219

Жыл бұрын

People who don't spare a thought about what to do with the felled tree, usually aren't bright in general an therefore you shouldn't pay them mind. Videos like this are generally made because there was the opportunity to do so, either they or someone else is doing landscaping or they found a dead tree.

@DH-xw6jp

Жыл бұрын

Whoa, this is a video about tree cutting. Why would you bring bird killing up? Do you want to anger the emus?

@bigguy7353

Жыл бұрын

Imagine even caring about what someone does to dead trees on their property. The disclaimer made me laugh.

Not taking away from the abilities of the swords to chop wood, but a properly profiled and sharpened axe, I think, would have blown your mind by how well they cut.

@Markbell73

Жыл бұрын

Orc filth. They come with axes. They come with fire. Curse them. Knawing, biting. Breaking, hacking, burning!

@whosweptmymines3956

Жыл бұрын

Yeah, I cut down plenty of trees with axes in my teens and it's remarkable how effective they can be if you use the right ax for the job and make sure it's sharp. Cutting down a tree with an ax designed for splitting is a truly awful experience.

@ToxicityAssured

11 ай бұрын

I think they knew and added the axe for a fun comparison...? I hope that's what that scene was all about. I have lots of Kelly, Keen Kutter, Plumb, Collins and a few others from good makers. Thin the bit down some, learn how and where to chop to remove chips and let em fall! I find chopping up fallen trees on family lands very therapeutic.

Great Shad and Co., a good name for your new machete sword I think "Falchete" would be a good fit for it, keep up the great videos.

That last shot with the silhouettes was just beautiful

I love this new content so much XD Great balance between amusing fantasy hijinks, and actual educational material!

Shad does more for the environment here than the entire Established Titles grift.

@cocodojo

Жыл бұрын

I'd rather give money to Shad for his Shadlands knowing that he'll actually plant saplings there to grow into a forest and just get a title of "Honorary Shadling" because that's way cooler than a fancy fake title.

@jedodom3056

Жыл бұрын

@@cocodojo I too wish to be an Honorary Shadling.

@goodguy4611

Жыл бұрын

Gift us the title of Honorary Shadling!

Kramer additions are always great.. hes just very good at stealth.

You guys keep getting better and better. Great video!!

The intro roleplay made me realize I would not only love a DnD game with these guys, but I would be fascinated by an rpg system they built off of historical accuracy of weapons and armors

@Grandwigg

Жыл бұрын

Shad narrated an adventure using his Cogent roleplay system with several sword channels a while back before his other channel pivoted towards reviews. It was a load of fun

20:09 Shad being kinda cocky is something I didn’t know I needed, love the content guys!

that intro proves to me we need a comedic show w the three of them being mercenary in a fantasy world

Glad you are feeling well enough to do these kinds of videos Shad. Very cool topic!

This bastard sword has survived through hell and back. It has been broken and repaired, and somehow, it's still going. I can imagine it telling it's stories to it's sword grand children

@NemoConsequentae

Жыл бұрын

"Gather round, kids, and I'll tell you about the time my user was attacked by the ferocious copse of trees!"

@MaaZeus

Жыл бұрын

What bastard sword is it anyway and how much it costs? It is a very gorgeous sword, I wouldn't mind owning one.

@TengokuEXE

Жыл бұрын

Honshu single handed Broadsword. It is around $200. It may not be a $1k sword, but it doesn't need to be. Some hate the modern aesthetic, but I think it's cool.

You can definitely not say: "No trees where harmed in this video." 😂

The story bits (especially the end scene there) have elevated this channel to such a new height! I honestly would be satisfied if sword videos were temporarily benched for an awesome live-action short story/mini-series!

Chewed up the trees on par with some local beavers. This was interesting... and to be fair to the other swords, the falchion actually was a machete in a past life 😆

The end felt a lot like a top gear challenge ending😂

that ending shot was cinematically beautiful

Comparing the level of engagement in the comment section vs the view count tells me that Shad has some seriously engaged viewers, and definitely deserves more of them. KZread's algorithm is slacking off.

As a big fan of bastard swords I’m really happy to see this.

Just a few seconds into the video, and my elvish soul rejoices at the mention that the trees are going to get replanted. Now I can enjoy in peace. A true great man: Shad.

@inthefade

Жыл бұрын

My inner Ent… Is… Considering… That I am… Possibly… Pleased.

@teancrumpets5685

Жыл бұрын

leaf luvin knife ear

This was a fun experiment and I was also surprised by how the claymore performed. A shame about the messer, too. Since Nate mentioned that he isn't very familiar with one sided swords at the end, I'd love to see you guys do a video on 18th/19th century cavalry sabers. Not sure how familiar you are with the topic, but it's just a suggestion anyways.

This one was awesome, guys! I loved the banter (and the sword cutting of course!). Keep 'em coming please!

I think the world needs asmr swords ringing while chopping trees for 24h.

Actually, those broadswords cut a tree much better than I thought

I love the slo mo shots of Shad. You can tell he’s having so much fun!! 🤩🔥👣

Love these story type videos you guys are making! Hope to see more like this

It would have been interesting to see how a Chinese (two-handed) dao would have done, since they seem like they'd be tailor made for chopping. Also a guandao would be fascinating, but I'd imagine if you had one on hand you'd not be keen to use it for such a test.

Funny the Kramer running gag. Several videos now. I once wrote a scene in a book about a sword smith sharpening a sword after his son used it to chop down a tree. Thus requiring him to sharpen it. Fun to watch someone actually sort of living out a part of that. Now I’m curious on how hitting the wood affected the actual blades. How much damage was done to the edges?

Summer is really arrived to my heart seeing the three siluetts walking into the sunset. Great video, great format choice. Great swords. Telling tales is timeless. Can't wait it to be continued!

Really loved the extra story telling, was funny, thanks fellas x

Shad really has come a long way from "MACHICOLATIONS!!" to "absolutely fucking smashing his own swords in every other video!", and I'm totally here for it

Another thing to take into account is the trees will have different densities, despite having grown in one area. So sword performance may vary with that. Adding that on top of other variables. That said, those poor swords lol

That last shot was peak cinema.

Shad hits the exact same spot almost every time and is casual about it.

I always look forward to your weekend content! Thanks for another great video

Very interesting video, they are the only ones I know that test several swords at the same time

2:48 That shot makes it look like you're on a greenscreen but flipped the backround image upside down. There's a "blue sky" below and ground above. Took me a second to realize my eyes were tricking me.

Thanks! And thank you for listing this in the short!!

oh my gosh ❤ its funny its informative its sooooo interesting and you even managed to make it into a small story!! Guys, you are doing best ive seen of ya❤

I hope shad keeps making this amazing content, also i think the katana wins as you wouldn't want to have reverb in the handle as that would tire the hands more then if there wasn't, like the katana

@straightjacket308

Жыл бұрын

Yeah but since it's so rigid too it'll bend easier unlike the European swords which are meant to flex and maintain their shape.

@inthefade

Жыл бұрын

Chopping trees isn’t the purpose of a sword. You’re thinking of an axe.

@MrPablosek

Жыл бұрын

@@inthefade That's not the point of the video.

@richardwilmer4550

Жыл бұрын

Weeb

Another fantastic episode, guys! Really loved seeing Kramer again! Keep up the good work guys!

That looked like a lot of fun. Love this channel

I love how they where color-coordinated in this video, they look like an adventuring party with matching uniforms

I expected the swords to wind up bent in all sorts of unnatural ways, but it seems they held up quite nicely. Now my only question left is: sharp axe vs sharp sword, which holds their edge longer? If they're relatively close, then the only real advantages the axe would have is more material available to grind away, meaning a longer working life, and the cost. Well, this has officially updated the idea of "never use a sword to chop wood" into "in an emergency situation, a blade is a blade".

@AllisonRutherford-vs4dt

Жыл бұрын

The axe didn't do poorly because it's dull, it was because these idiots don't know how to use one on a fucking tree lol

As much as it is awkward, it is a pleasure to watch Shad suffer, seeing that the Katana was practically the better sword once again. 😁

“We can have a baseline to compare” and immediately go to an incomparably larger tree.

Good to see your health is in a good enough state to take part in these activities! Amazing video!

Realistically, specific swords aside, it should just be the sword that is most axe-like, which in the blade would be something like a kriegsmesser, or even more exaggerated would be maciejowski falchion. That kriegsmesser handle does look painful, though, both the material and the shape.

That Falchion really is beautiful. It immediately draws the eye, even among all the other swords you were carrying.

You guys went a level beyond your average weapon test video with the skit and the costumes. This is the first video of yours that I have ever watched, but you earned yourselves a subscriber!

This is gonna be good to watch while afk'ing in my game to generate money

@ultimatebobafett130

Жыл бұрын

I love that you guys are giving a fantasy premise for these experiments aswell

Oh my lord that final shot with the three of you guys on the hill… that looked cinematic 😮I swear these videos get cooler with every try and it’s so much fun to see the stuff you guys get up too

The silhouette look at the end looked great.

This was so great! Very entertaining and informitive.

Those swords where better at chopping trees than I thought

😂 I don't know why I found this so amusing. Thank you for a cheerful Saturday wakeup.

Loved the entire video, came back to rewatch the opening skit because it was just that much fun XD

tyranth smashing the BLUNT axe most of the way through the tree is the most barbarian thing i have ever seen

16:59 EXACTLY, modern mono steel are indeed simply way better than folded steel that lacks purity. This tree cutting test has given us quite a big info that having the same material factor, katana blade profile proved to be just as good if not better in cutting & chopping compare to longsword blade profile.