Correction: The rayskin on this sword is actually real, it's just very low quality cheap rayskin that has been coated with a black lacquer which gives it a plasticy look, hence why I thought it was fake.

@mohammadlee6079

2 жыл бұрын

as a vegan katana enjoyer, i was actually happy to hear it was fake XD how tragic

@monkeyl-

2 жыл бұрын

Does that mean it gets a 4 body pillow rating out of 5 instead of 3

@consumer1073

2 жыл бұрын

i got an ebay katana with a superb blade but bad tsuka so i'm just going to get someone to make me a custom one these chinese blades can be really nice, or at least feel nice if they're proportioned properly or have good tapering but the tsukas are bad in one way or another. would be nice if i could find someone who could make me a hikka tsuka with handachi fittings

@androanthony5853

2 жыл бұрын

@@monkeyl- Chinese blade? I think you mean japanese blade. Lol

@monkeyl-

2 жыл бұрын

@@androanthony5853 I think you've replied to the wrong person

Historians in the future: "Every katana is different but the most strange one we found was of a katana with a weird leaf on it and the words "420 blaze it" engraved on it. The world may never know it's meaning."

@GJS.178

2 жыл бұрын

Lol 😂

@mjatriumxironreign8969

2 жыл бұрын

And a 790$ sword with 69 slang engraved on it

@phengooogaming

2 жыл бұрын

One day one day memes are gonna die out but thats some day from now.

@charon_lix

2 жыл бұрын

You don't think the future will have the internet so someone can't just search up what those words mean like they can today?

@GJS.178

2 жыл бұрын

@@charon_lix but who knows maybe he never wanted peple to know it's meaning

That "Crimson Tide" whisper echo in the background made me spit my coffee out. 10/10 video.

I love how the katana cuts beautifully through the mats like it was butter, good quality of a blade.

@mysalsa7963

2 жыл бұрын

I don't wanna be the annoying guy but i just gotta say that katanas were built with actually pretty shitty materials and they could break pretty easily

@mysalsa7963

2 жыл бұрын

Yes, im annoying

@antoniogomezmartinez4468

2 жыл бұрын

@@mysalsa7963 well they were made to kill not to cut random things and well pretty much everything can be used to kill like a pencil for example

@mysalsa7963

2 жыл бұрын

@@antoniogomezmartinez4468 yeah but what i mean is that they didnt used katana in fights, they prefered long range weapon like spears

@antoniogomezmartinez4468

2 жыл бұрын

@@mysalsa7963 i dont know about those things but, yeah i see it realistic but yet they did use katanas as a last resort of if they didnt had anything else with them they would use them for sure, the katanas but you have a point there.

D, honestly I’ve never seen you this comfortable with a sword. I can’t believe the quality in this blade!

@mjatriumxironreign8969

2 жыл бұрын

Imagine him making a wakisashi tge same to it would br art

So for anyone wondering, the geometry this sword is designed with is called called unokubi zukuri, which is notable for its thinner spine thats creates a very light blade. Typical katana geometry is called shinogi zukuri. My personal favorite is Moroha zurkuri, which is like unokubi, but instead of the spine becoming thinner toward the kissaki(point), it is actually sharpened, for a dual edge blade, similar to what you might see on a european sword like a falchion or saber with a clipped point.

@JamisonLong

2 жыл бұрын

Where do I buy this

@liamg1809

2 жыл бұрын

@@JamisonLong swords of northshire, then look around and you should be able to customize your own.

@bruhed1117

2 жыл бұрын

Yeah, because European swords are better 9 times out of 10

@ArividerchiMagmuasue

2 жыл бұрын

@@bruhed1117 bruh

@bruhed1117

2 жыл бұрын

@@ArividerchiMagmuasue actually that’s not really true, katanas are exellent at cutting light armour or no armour but struggle against things like plate armour greatly, European swords are more well rounded in that they are suited for more situations but in the modern day you don’t see people walking around wearing full plate armour

swords of northshire is really good for their prices, have yet to save up enough for the premium but can say even the custom made budget priced ones are really really well made

@dusting1851

2 жыл бұрын

its a goal of mine to get a katana or even maybe ninjato made with tamahagane instead of folded 1095 like D did

@jgraham5271

2 жыл бұрын

@@dusting1851 i sound like im advertising them but swords of northsire is the best quality for their prices, i wouldnt say 5/5 but they are close. they have tamahagane, takes about 2-3 weeks for delivery i think(not sure for tama) but its the best quality your going to get for the price. and you can request alot of custom stuff if you just ask them. go on their website play around with the custom tool. but i recomend you go on etsy and message the guy from the shop there, the guy that does the sales there is helpful. gl in your search

@leonrussell9607

2 жыл бұрын

@@dusting1851 tamahagane steel is worse though

@dusting1851

2 жыл бұрын

@@leonrussell9607 okay? It's cooler

@leonrussell9607

2 жыл бұрын

@@dusting1851 just making sure you know that before spending thousands on it

I'm a carpenter and general craftsman, they did a great job on that scabbard it's pretty unique and very Anime aesthetic lmao but seriously I like it- looks straight out of Ghost of Tsushima.

I would like to share my Swords of Northshire experience. I actually ordered a completely customized shikmizue. Truly custom made. I requested a 36" overall length, Ebony wood for the saya, a 24" 1095 carbon steel blade, shiny sharp, and brass end pieces for the top and bottom. It costs me just over $600 and what a great blade! The entire piece looks like an everyday walking stick, but inside a deadly straight katana. Almost no rattle when sheathed, good fit yet a quick draw, and the blade is perfect. Kudos to Swords of Northshire for a great job. You can't go wrong with Swords of Northshire.

I can’t wait for more sword reviews from this dude. Came up in my recommendations, and this is hilarious and great.

I’m pretty sure they use real ray skin. You could put a drop of super glue under the kashira knot to prevent it from getting worse. I love Unokubi Zukuri geometry. I have several. They are great for light to medium tricky cuts.

I forgot I subbed to this channel almost a year ago, I’m glad I found this again. This guys energy is calming as hell and the sword play is satisfying

I bought a sword from this company about 2 years ago and im still happy about the purchase would have loved a video of this quality when reasearching swords of northshire thanks for the great content

This sword is beautiful. You made some great choices and I’m looking forward to another awesome video.

Great review brother! I always wanted to try gyakyu setup for menuki. Love the shot of the water dripping from the tatami!

This makes me happy to see I found your channel after I got told about swords of northshire. This video kinda sold me over their swords.

goddamnit with the intro! badass as usual!

Finaly a new katana video! I love youre videos! Please please please keep it up. Stay curious these days!

Excellent review!very concise and direct to the point

As a bladesmith myself, I can be honest here, the issues you identified are common for Mid to low range Priceline’s because materials to make the high end prices are EXPENSIVE for example, the high end ray skin rawhide costs about 200 usd alone. Also to make the koshirae to fit the handle and style, particularly to make them well, costs at least as much as the sword blade itself. For a good custom katana with nothing to complain about, particularly a pattern welded one (there is no point to folding any modern steel unless you layer it with other steels to get a pattern) you should expect to pay around 2000 usd.

my friend welcome back 🗡 🛡

Very professional and nicely done video. Entertaining as well. I wish the Swords of Northshire would create a video of every weapon that they have. Especially the ones that are work 10K and above

Dude, that print of the wing zero EW in the background is amazing. I love your content and am pumped to see you are a Gundam fan as well! "See for yourself just how powerless you are" "Roger that."

I was going to ask about the silver habaki. It was actually the first thing I noticed. You can take it off and polish under a buffing wheel, and should look great.

The reactions each time you say how nice and light...maybe I should get a light sword next 😁 thanks for the video. Great cutting skills btw 👏👏👏 I'm a fan 🙏

Bruh he went all out on the intro and the crimson tide.great job and I hope you have a great day

That is so sharp! I like how happy he is about his sharp sword!

Hanbon is also a good pick for customs. The guy running it (Yao, I think his name is?) is great, he communicates a lot with you (his English is actually pretty decent), sends you pictures, and gives you a good amount of detail before shipping you the sword. I had a great experience with him, got a kobuse steel katana with all the specs I wanted, and it handles like a dream. Their kobuse is actually quite nice as well, on another note, but again, with these customs it's always a buyer-beware situation. Make sure you spend wisely.

@MrJacobrezac

Жыл бұрын

He actually supplies most of the Japanese blades for Swords of Northsire. If you order a custom blade from SON the guy who runs hanbon is the person who makes it.

@fransthefox9682

Жыл бұрын

I have a custom Hanbon Katana, and it's an enormous disappointment.

@blacksnapper7684

Жыл бұрын

@@fransthefox9682 what happened??

@jeremi96221

Жыл бұрын

@@fransthefox9682 oh no.. what happenned ?

@fransthefox9682

Жыл бұрын

@@jeremi96221 Loose saya, loose tsuba, loose ito, loose kashira, poorly sharpened blade, edge near tip is completely dull, poor lacquer, cracked tsuka, and they lied about the tsuba being brass (it's zinc-aluminium alloy).

I have ordered one of SoN's ~$300 swords, and found it to be mostly solid. The blade on mine has a very wavy edge, and even the replacement they sent me had the same problem. Neither sword had well-fitting scabbards, and both were heavier than what's listed on the website. The points of balance for both were way further up the blade than what was specified on the website.

Glad to see the return of the intro

Thank you so much for this, I was looking forward to buy a katana but I'm just so picky so this custom made option is just what I needed 😁👌

Still can't get over the intro! So good

Over the last two years I've bought two swords from Swords of Northshire ... and I've sold them both off on my eBay page. I find the "design it yourself" brands to be pretty much all alike. There are slight variations as far as overall quality and customer service ... but seems especially in that category they tend to be all rather lightly built and are mostly for looks rather then being any kind of work hoarse for any kind of practice. I just got one from the company Lyuesword ... same impression ... although its a lovely piece. I love your videos and the anime-aesthetic a really cool!!

@ChandoraBox

2 жыл бұрын

Any suggestions for top quality blades?

@dooomswear3034

2 жыл бұрын

Just commenting here if the op tells when to buy them

@reer3192

Жыл бұрын

@@ChandoraBox swords of northshire has very good blades, it’s custom and made to order, however the fittings aren’t the best, it is possible to contact swords of northshire and ask them for custom fittings for barely a price increase

@MP_PapHew

Жыл бұрын

@@dooomswear3034 If you want some of the most functional blades you can get, Motohara/EvolutionBlades and Howard Clark are some of the best, Clark especially since his L6 Banite blades are practically indestructible. Adam Coleman who operates Yama Kuni-山國 makes great blades, and swords too. Dynasty Forge have very nice blades and are probably the more accessible option than Motohara or Clark. Hanwei have very decent stuff too and their higher end pieces can be quite decent too.

First time watching I enjoyed every minute of your video 👏👏

You have no idea how happy i am seeing you post

If you want a very good custom practice katana, I recommend Tozando and Nosyudo. If you want a well made and affordable shinken (real sharp sword), evolution blades is great.

Dude your intro is so dope that alone made me sub.

man you took my like and the subscription, this is dope

Amazing work from Swords of Northshire 2 years on this is still a great review!! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Would be interesting if you get your hands a on motohara sword. They're not cheap, but their blades are execellent, designed for competition cutting and training and their Koshirae(fitting) are a huge leap above anything you can find on the production market.

@Cerberusarms

2 жыл бұрын

I’d love to get my hands on one. If these vids keep getting views I’ll pick one up.

@trevorsmith4054

Жыл бұрын

Junk compared to a motohara....or anything decent. The build quality looks iffy as hell. I have a friend who owns one of these, it fell apart, fittings loose and saya split. I put it back together as a wall hanger and they upgraded for class as I advised. Junk... don't use these, the Iaito are just the same, which can be dangerous when used by beginners who don't know anybetter, led by teachers who don't know sword maintenance.... like literally at least half in my experience. Only buy swords that you are actually going to use from a reliable and reputable Budo orientated supplier, who has done all the research and testing for you.... flashy and crappy swords direct from China are just that flashy ( as long as you know nothing about sword construction or craftsmanship) and crappy. Don't do it 🙏

@notsans9995

Жыл бұрын

@@trevorsmith4054 unfortunately the average person doesn't know how to spot a bad sword. Like 6 years ago I would of jumped all over these, it's easy to fall for the fancy colors and plated koshirae vs the more functional but blander options like hanwei when your a newbie. Nowadays I wouldn't bother touching anything that doesn't have a properly polished kissaki lol

I think you and Brynne should make more anime intros they look fun!

@salmandekkari5523

2 жыл бұрын

brynne who ? I wanna see

Thank you so much for this video of all the videos I have seen this is gonna be the best

8:35-8:43 you can see straight excitement to pure focus by the time he spun around

I actually have a custom wakizashi from swords of northshire and it's great. However i have the same problem with the fittings being on the wrong side of the handle.

@mjatriumxironreign8969

2 жыл бұрын

This guy could have made the same wakizashi

Wonderful video! I have a couple of thoughts regarding your review. First regarding the minuki. What you describe in this video as the minuki being "on the wrong side" is actually what is known as the Battle Wrap. This is how Japanese swords (at least later ones during the Sengoku Jidai) were wrapped in preparation for campaigns. The wrap you're used to is the "everyday carry" style of wrap. Second regarding the diamond cross-section after the fullers. This isn't a critique of your design, but rather an observation. Most traditionally made Japanese swords retain mass their to assist in rigidity and subsequently help the blade resist bending (since Japanese swords have a tendency to bend rather than break due to their differential hardening). This makes me curious to how this model of blade will hold up long term. Love to hear your thoughts/see an update video regarding this at a later date! Have a good one!

@rinkisaragi

2 жыл бұрын

Just wanted to point out that this is not the “battle wrap” (katatemaki), and that the menuki are in fact on the wrong side. In the “battle wrap”, the menuki would be at the same level on both sides, and in the middle of the tsuka.

@Intrepid_Explorer

2 жыл бұрын

The menuki placements being reversed is what's known as gyaku menuki, which are commonly desired by both left-handed practitioners or by right-handed practitioners that prefer the menuki to fit in one's palms. It is essentially a less flashy presentation that lends itself to feeling more comfortable in the hand.

Congratulations to the sword. It's looks so good! I enjoyed your video. Thank you 😉🙂

Let's go!! More katana videos for my study block

And I was like: "when is ma katana boy gonna upload again?". Well, TODAY!! :D

“YOU’VE NEVER SEEN CRIMSON TIDE?!” Lol.

i never though about unokubi zurkuri until seeing you do those cuts. impressive. sub'd and also now considering ordering as well.

Another quality video 🍻👏👏

I have been noticing that by following the basic guidelines of placing the menuki starting after the third diamond on the omote(which sometimes feels quite far) and the third diamond up from the kashira, this puts the menuki under the third and pinky finger of my right (forward) hand and the pointer and middle finger of my left (rear) hand. in a reversed placement I find the menuki aren't in the "palm" at all but rather right about where the fingers connect to the hand. I believe the wrists are supposed to be aligned on top of the mune side of the tsuka and this is where the menuki wind up in this grip. I also place my pointer finger of my right hand just under the fuchi and about 3/4-1" from the tsuba. I've read somewhere that the menuki placement was more about where your hand shouldn't be. Please correct me when i am wrong

@justinkashtock333

Жыл бұрын

historically during the Sengokujidai period (warring states period) the menuki were placed to fit in your palms to increase grip - that changed during the peaceful Edo period when they swapped the menuki so it was more easily visible while wearing the sword at the side since at that point it was used as more of a status symbol than a weapon. The "modern" placement of the menuki under your fingertips is just god awful for actual usage and serves no purpose aside from ornamentation.

As a professional weeb, and a die hard sword enthusiast, I can honestly say that I got shivers watching that sword cut. It's fabulous. Are there any suggestions you can give me to help me find a more well-wrapped katana?

@Cerberusarms

2 жыл бұрын

You get what you pay for when it comes to swords. If you want quality wrapping it’ll cost you

@belu-cousin9824

2 жыл бұрын

You should try finding a discord or Reddit serber to help u or some

@michaelrs8010

2 жыл бұрын

SBG Sword Forums or r/katanas on Reddit are good resources.

@Bruh-gc7rd

2 жыл бұрын

@@Cerberusarms I know you prob wont respond but I’ve always wanted a sword like this but on the swords of north shire website those options aren’t there

@andrem.6684

9 ай бұрын

You should probably try going outside and asking someone else

Love the design of your custom sword

this intro is amazing!!! cracked me up!

600 bucks for a dope Katana seems really good.

6:30 For some reason I was expecting the mat to slice in half and fall off after a few seconds

It's similar to a repurposed Naginata blade, naoshi wakizashis with the taper at the back to reeuce weight. Great review!

Subbed because of the intro🤘🏾

The sword you really need is one that was probably captured from a Japanese soldier during the world war II era I'm sure if you look enough online you may be able to find one of those who knows how much it would cost tho thank you for the video

@justinkashtock333

Жыл бұрын

Unless a katana is historically significant or made by a famous maker, you can get historical katana relatively cheap - and by relative I mean a 1600's-1800's basic katana in "okay to decent" condition for $1200-3000. Now if it's from a famous maker or historically significant? The sky is the limit and they range from $5000-4 million, with a well known (though not famous) maker sword that's not historically significant in very good condition averaging around $15,000.

the problem with silver is that is scratches easily. i have a long sword with a silver coated crossguard and pommel, got a bit careless putting it back on the hanger and i made a light scratch on the crossguard. very annoying. silver looks good on swords that are meant to be displayed, but terrible choice for one that's suppose to be used. it will get all scratched up

This man has his own anime intro AND outro? Legend! Too legendary for the 420 Bladezit, even.

I'm looking to buy from them as well with the same blade but with Shin Gunto fittings. All I need now is a custom silver pin for the kashira. Great review video.

“Lower to middle range price” that’s another hobby off the list

Even with the little minor issues with that sword it still looks bad ass

@manaintolerantmage

Жыл бұрын

It's not even really a minor issue in regards to the pommel. He's holding it incorrectly.

@blacksnapper7684

Жыл бұрын

@@manaintolerantmage intrestinnnng

Love the intro, it was like watching an anime show ❤ love it

52 seconds in and i had to pause n comment. You sir, are a Legend. Literally made me nostalgic for Tenshu: Wrath of Heaven. Well played, Sir.

7:14 what’s the song

That's baller af. Can't wait for the 420 blaze it engraving on the next video

OWWW... That intro... Like an anime opening, perfect :D :D :D

The into was fire !!! Straight out of the anime gods play book !!

You gotta try this sword against a body jelly thingy hehe

I honestly wouldn't trust a folded steel blade from just anybody. I would want to make sure that smithy knew exactly what he/she is doing, too many chances of having a blade being shattered due to too many impurities. But I do have to say I LOVE the folded Damascus blades and the way they look. I recently built a custom sword through Samurai swords store but seen you had built one from this site and thought i would check it out. My build will cost me roughly 400 using T10 Clay tempered steel, as I plan to use this for the times of insurrection after all bullets are gone and the enemy still attacks, or in the possibility of a zombie-like infection caused by COVID vaccinations (more possible than you think, trust me)

I love your edits 😂

I love how you used Vergil's Yamato as a gift idea! I'd love like 3!

I am trying to design a katana but I don't know to choose a custom scabbard like yours

2:26 You know your audience, LOL. Try to get sponsorships from Mountain Dew, Doritos and a fedora maker to add the trifecta of neck beardism to your videos.

Your intro is a banger bro

Good video. They have a naginata style unokubi zukuri katana I've been interested in. This review definitely eased my mind about picking one up eventually... just one nitpick though. That's a "customized" katana, not a "custom" katana. Lol.

@erichusayn

2 жыл бұрын

I'm also a "light" katana kind of guy. Nice cuts dude. Very clean, good angle.

@michaelrs8010

2 жыл бұрын

Hanbon Forge. Same deal. same quality. 40% less

@erichusayn

2 жыл бұрын

@Michael RS I always forget about them. Thanks. Know anyone that's gotten anything from them recently? Know lots of places are having issues with delivering on time.

@michaelrs8010

2 жыл бұрын

@@erichusayn"Know anyone that's gotten anything from them recently?"... you're talking to him 😄 ( in case that sounded snarky, it's not meant to be) If you'll go to their Facebook page and look at the top post, "For friend Michael", you'll see my latest sword. The description is a little different than some of the others because I order through the sales email and a lot of the particulars are discussed outside of the usual outline format. Anyway, this will be sword number 6 for me. For some reason KZread is not allowing me to link my Imgur pictures, but they are over on the r/katanas Reddit. I've been dealing with them since March of 21 and I've had absolutely no problem with orders and shipping and receiving them in a timely manner. This last one was my most simple order ( I usually personalized the swords by requesting a special length Bo-Hi and theme etchings which takes them a week or two longer) and it was done within a week of ordering and shipped out. According to the tracking it's now on a flight to the states. 👍

@erichusayn

2 жыл бұрын

@Michael RS good to know. Thanks dude. Definitely going to have to look into them.

i wouldnt use that against another blade, might crack in two with that tapered tip

@peytoncrosby5892

2 жыл бұрын

When will he ever have to use it against another blade

@Big-Timbo

2 жыл бұрын

@@peytoncrosby5892 someone raids his village, Someone disrespects his honour, he gets ambushed by thieves, his daimyo summons him to battle, someone challenges his to a duel. Many reasons

honestly the best option seems to be to buy one of these for the blades, they're often quite good, but then get a completely custom tsuka made by an artisan and mounted to the blade

I've been wanting to get a sword from them and have been waiting. Good to know it's a "get it and upgrade" kinda deal

@michaelrs8010

2 жыл бұрын

Double check prices against Hanbon Forge fir any 1:1 comparisons of specifications. It might be able to get the same thing for 40% less

Bro that intro was 🔥 🔥🔥🔥

Bro the fact that you got an anime intro u got a like and a new subscriber

It's one of the best intro video that I have wachted on KZread. 👍

dude i want one really bad now also i don't know anything about martial art but your technique looks so clean

Thanks for the heads up bro

The intro SLAPS

Breh, this man's intro is just.. it's ju.. so damn majestic 🥲

After this im putting this as top priority on my wish/bucket list

Yo, found your channel Love your content so I subbed

The funny thing is that I have already visited the Swords of Northshire website and already created a custom katana on their website, but I haven't ordered it yet, so I'm glad this came up on my home page. I may still order a katana from there, but it's good to know about some of the potential issues I may face if I buy one.

@michaelrs8010

2 жыл бұрын

Depending on the specifications of your sword check out Hanbon Forge and ask them for a quote matching specification for specification. I did that with my very first Katana and I got it from Hanbon for 280 while swords of Northshore wanted 430.

I am starting to get new swords in the coming months thank you for letting me no about this place to order swords thanks ken from canada

Even has an anime intro, this is great

Now thats a nice Wing poster!

After buying my first Northshire sword I quickly realized how good they are. The Chinese cutlery market in Long Quan has focused on what Americans expect in a blade since we are their largest consumer. They actually pulled it off and create an amazing blade for self-defense. Watching this demonstration is further proof that I was right. I will keep buying them if they keep making them

Such a good intro!

Beautiful sword. Love the blade

I love the style of these vids lmao

I love the intro XD