"The easiest method to sharpen a sword; hard to mess up." Skall, you underestimate my utter incompetence.

@Skallagrim

7 жыл бұрын

Well, I didn't say *impossible* to mess up, so there is still room for glorious accomplishments of fail. :) Joking aside, I bet you're too hard on yourself anyway.

@iaarsoismdiab7620

7 жыл бұрын

진유리 You don't need to sharpen it, you can just end them rightly by throwing pommels.

@farisarrazi1200

7 жыл бұрын

Lojm Fox news

@farisarrazi1200

7 жыл бұрын

oops typo

@stormcrowlegendary3512

6 жыл бұрын

That makes it a throwing knife combo. Vast improvement. End them bestly.

Last time Skall made a list like this Kult of Athena raised the price on all of his recommendations.

@JaesWasTaken

7 жыл бұрын

Or people started buying them and they had to adjust their pricing based on the demand coming in vs their available inventory.

@d33b33

7 жыл бұрын

ghost211323 If they were a hotel running out of rooms, yes, but a merchant usually orders more stock. They're dependent on manufacturers, of course, but a big fish like Athena surely has some clout with them. It's an unusual thing to do, price gauging yourself. Stopped me from buying. Well, that and the shipping oversea.

@akaaoife2312

7 жыл бұрын

+Daniel van Slooten ikr 60 euros in the netherlands

@Fede_uyz

7 жыл бұрын

its called supply and demand... if deman rises, so do prices

@akaaoife2312

7 жыл бұрын

best yes

When you're so poor, that watching a budget sword showcase shatters your dream of owning a functional sword...

@Uwe040

5 жыл бұрын

Jakub Masalski Just ordered two. But well they are Katanas... So more decorativ pieces to me...

@ethanflint750

5 жыл бұрын

I feel you

@bigkingcurd

5 жыл бұрын

Tube98 I’m sure that made him feel better about his poverty and the inability to grab one. Knowing that you had two probably made him feel a lot better about his lack of one. Hahaha

@pops1878

5 жыл бұрын

Angron's Stepson Haha, what a dick lmao

@Fiskie666

5 жыл бұрын

Use a wooden stick. It's great fun and you can use it with friends that wear hockey gear.

"Budget Swords" "200+ US dollars" *Heart Breaks*

@dangerdork718

4 жыл бұрын

Get a job and save $20 a week for 10 weeks

@brianmincher716

4 жыл бұрын

High end swords are often a grand or more, $200 is very much at the low end of the range for functional battle ready steel.

@Almighty_Mage

4 жыл бұрын

And then you have to buy a decent scabbard...

@bw5020

4 жыл бұрын

@@Almighty_Mage I feel like that is SUPER underrated comment...A good scabbard is essential

@TheSilverWolf1998

4 жыл бұрын

The number 1 spot is just under $60

How do you use a sword with a fixed pommel? Just throw it pommel-first? I don't understand.

@icannon6611

7 жыл бұрын

Murder stroke

@candiedapple1860

7 жыл бұрын

Thrax Hunter Use the blade grabbing techniques instead!

@matoro2917

7 жыл бұрын

Red Tamaguchi it's half-swording

@candiedapple1860

7 жыл бұрын

Matoro Ah, yes! Thank you, I thought that was, but I wasn't quite sure and didn't want to look incompetent.

@matoro2917

7 жыл бұрын

Red Tamaguchi You're welcome

Suddenly reminds me how much mass produces swords go for, when I can easily get a razor sharp falchion from a blacksmith in poland for about 80 euros. Just yeah, mass produced stuff isn't the only way to go, you can find some awesome single person black smiths cranking out some awesome kit.

@tamlandipper29

5 жыл бұрын

Link!

@nathanholmstead9735

5 жыл бұрын

I would love a contact number or email of a good knife sword Smith with reasonable pricing.

@nmac1563

4 жыл бұрын

Please, please give me the contact info for the 80 euro blacksmith. It would be much appreciated 😊

@jairogarcia5513

2 жыл бұрын

plss man is there websites to buy actual swords that work that ARENT katanas????

Dammit Skall. I'm trying to be a responsible frugal American father and husband. I'm disturbed that my current edged weapons only include a nice Ontario knife company Marine raider bowie and a simple tomahawk. (I'm an American, my weapons mostly go "bang") Trying to figure a way to justify a sword. Defense against ogres? Goblins? The undead? I'll figure it out, probably need to save up for an Albion War Knife. My Germanic blood calls for it. Mach Schnell!!

@Skallagrim

7 жыл бұрын

Defense against undead ogrish goblins... Quite essential.

@granthagen2996

4 жыл бұрын

Letter opener

@riograndedosulball248

4 жыл бұрын

Can opener?

@matthewbennett1972

4 жыл бұрын

Michael Pauly I like the look of the Albion yeoman. And I feel your comments in my soul.

@keirfarnum6811

4 жыл бұрын

Michael Pauly Zombie Apocalypse!

I bought a Katana from Cold Steel, it only cost 1k (after 50% off) and weighs in at a cool 20 lbs, mostly because of the ornate spikey skull handle.

@MrBrightAngel

7 жыл бұрын

I literally loled, good job there

@Askorti

7 жыл бұрын

Now that is quite a bargain!

@TheRPGentleman

7 жыл бұрын

+Thomas Middleton Have you tested it on a full grown hog yet? It should split that piggy clean in half.

@papadragon6975

7 жыл бұрын

only if he weighs as much as lynn tompson. the fat stores samurai souls

@DJDocsVideos

7 жыл бұрын

I spilled my drink, thanks good sir

the cheapest katana can cut any high-end sword in half with the super anime power hidden within

@TheAnonymmynona

7 жыл бұрын

especialy the unsharpend ones

@AsterixKearn

7 жыл бұрын

andy897221 Only if it's zombie green.

@noggie

7 жыл бұрын

TheAnonymmynona Katanas can not be unsharpened. It's physically impossible.

@tristansittler3615

7 жыл бұрын

and it has to have skulls etched into the blade

@Crytica.

7 жыл бұрын

It also needs to glow a scary red light.

My parents got me the Gladuis for Christmas. I'm so glad I showed this to my dad. Thanks for making the video in the first place man!

Thank you the review of affordable, reasonably priced blades for those of us on a severely restricted budget.

5:33 my old sword "STING" here take it take it made by the elves you know

@justinsims7935

4 жыл бұрын

...I'm not sure that is a sword Bilbo...

1:43 so basically a starter lvl 1 sword both in looks and result.

@grayKT

4 жыл бұрын

And I still can't afford it xD

@phoebusapollo8365

2 жыл бұрын

@@grayKT you can put 10 dollars aside every week and within a few months you’ll have it (assuming you have a steady source of income)

I appreciate your insights. very happy you made a video like this.

That intro, every damn time. It's so good.

Thank you for uploading this I really like the second one.

Hey Skall! There's a pommel arrow mod on Skyrim Nexus...

@akaaoife2312

7 жыл бұрын

vsoco HOW IS IT CALLED!!! I NEED THAT IN MY LIFE!!

@vsoco4921

7 жыл бұрын

www.nexusmods.com/skyrim/mods/80273/?

@theaussiebogan9680

7 жыл бұрын

vsoco GOTTA GET IT

that 60 frames looks amazing! very professional!

This was an amazingly helpful video.

finally budget swords! I've waited 2 years for this

Mr. Skall, not sure why I haven't asked you this yet and I noticed that they just updated their website. Do you have any experience or opinions of Angelsword swords considering how they boast that they make the worlds most durable swords?

@logannevins1959

6 жыл бұрын

FM LR never stopped anyone before

@kylestanley7843

5 жыл бұрын

I remember them, it intrigues me to see what they can make. Skall should definitely try one.

Thanks for giving the reviews for us budget-minded reviewers.

Appreciate your knowledge it's a big help, thanks!

you might look at some of the "combat commander" lines from United cutlery. I personally own the Gladius from them and it was ~30.00 usd and it is nice and sturdy with a very sharp point (the weight of the blade was enough to pierce a soda bottle) the edge is not the sharpest but I've cut 3in wide saplings with no damage. the balance is pretty good. I have used some others from the same line such as the cutlass and tanto and both were very nice weapons as well for way cheaper than they should be.

@aqui1ifer

4 жыл бұрын

Dagni ForgeFyre - I’d agree, I have one as well, no problems with mine whatsoever. I’m sure we don’t abuse our examples like skall would, but it would be interesting to get his thoughts on it compared to the Cobra Steel Kindjal or the Conder Cutlass.

Thanx Skallagrim! just made my first purchase from Kult of Athena. picked um a wicked cheap tanto

Thanks for the video Skallagrim. It made finding a Fathers Day present easy.

your intro is so badass, feel like it should be up for longer...goofy thing to say but I just like it

I saw your review on the Kindjhal and I must say... SOLD!!! On order as we speak! Thank you...

Thanks for understanding how your subs feel about swords! We love them but the money is an issue for many

I own the cobra steel sickle sword version and it's got rubber grip scales with a knife like exposed full tang. Thank you for introducing me to the cobra steel line.

I have the new condor Naval Cutlass. It's my favorite thing ever. Cuts like a beast 💪.

Skall you should make a video talking about your top 5 favorite/recommended makers to buy from!

loved this kind of video!

The honshu spartan seems like a good option. The handle has really nice ergonomics and grip texture, the blade itself wasn't ridiculously long but it still has decent reach and it's overall surprisingly high quality for a budget sword

@mansonandsatanrock

5 ай бұрын

Yeah, as long as you don't abuse Honshu products, they should be fine. By abuse I mean wood, or anything harder than that. Obviously if you bash it against metal or concreate, things will go wrong fast, but that's the same with super high end swords as well, or any knife.

Skall, great video, but I have a question... How much do you want for that magnificent beard? I must have one of my own.

@thecatthatgotaway

7 жыл бұрын

LocJope well he gave three chickens and a fine cow for it, so theres no telling what it would take for him to part with it

@Lttlemoi

7 жыл бұрын

I now imagine you having an environmentally controlled glass display case on a pedestal in the middle of your living room, with nice indirect lighting that adapts to the season and some power metal playing in the background, waiting to be filled with Skalls glorious facial hair.

Good video. Good presentation. Thanks.

Try reviewing the Windlass Darksword. It's a functional fantasy design sword that I think would make a fun video! It's fairly cheap and hardly anyone has reviewed it. Keep up the good work!

My question is this, have you done any videos about proper care and sharpening of swords?

@junichiroyamashita

7 жыл бұрын

ColonelEviscerator i think he did that

@joshjonas1868

7 жыл бұрын

ColonelEviscerator I didn't see the link in the descrition like he said he would but I believe there is a video for that.

@ColonelEviscerator

7 жыл бұрын

***** Except there is no link in the desc.

@ColonelEviscerator

7 жыл бұрын

***** Wasn't intending to come across that way, but you jumped off the handle so readily I really don't give a fuck how offended you are.

@Skallagrim

7 жыл бұрын

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Very informative. Thank you.

3:11 Picked up one of their tinker spare sword blades and I have to agree with you, Skall. They're not bad for the money and they're nice for a bash. The missus wants to put a sword together but she doesn't have the forging experience and everything is currently buried after the move. We're trying one of those so I can put the crossguard and pommel together later while she does the handle from a nice hardwood and leather.

CURVED. SWORDS.

@jimping7064

7 жыл бұрын

Tristan Heath wololo

@iraqigamer2407

7 жыл бұрын

And it has a really good Damage.

@I0kcguitarassasin

7 жыл бұрын

DARKMOON. BLADE.

@smeefbeef367

7 жыл бұрын

I0kcguitarassasin what is that from? one of your animes or mangos?

@jimping7064

7 жыл бұрын

I0kcguitarassasin SMEG. BOY.

I did buy a Musashi as an entry level and I do love it. It's not the cheap $50 one but it's not the super expensive either. I have a cousin who's a 5 degree black belt and weapons master and he said that he uses $100 Katana. Obviously skill plays very highly into him being able to wield something like that. But I do know that the modern steels are way better than what the original Katana's were made with so you can go cheaper and don't need a $3000 Katana. But I definitely want an every day home defense type sword. Love your channel +Skallagrim!!!!

Skal, serious question: What are your thoughts on Deepeeka? I ask because I've heard a lot of negative things regarding them, but I received a Deepeeka rapier today as an early Christmas gift (my partner blackmailed Santa) and aside from a few rough areas around the handle that I was able to sand down smooth in a matter of minutes, the sword seems to be a really solid piece. Well balanced, strong construction, durable blade, and a nice leather scabbard to boot. Do you have an opinion on the company?

@shadowdeslaar

Жыл бұрын

5 years later bro. Tell me about it. I am thinking of getting a Roman Gladius form Deepeka.

Fascinating. I think I might get the Cobra Steel Kopis.

@Aiuralion

7 жыл бұрын

Oooh, wait - Postage to the UK costs more than the item itself, and it'll probably get confiscated.

Personally have a Musashi Iaito, the only annoying part is that I had to use a little fishing hook to get the plastic cover on the blade out of the saya because it got stuck to the inside during shipping. The fit is quite good, no moving parts, 2 pegs rather than the usual cheap sword 1, and the lock to the saya is quite reliably tight.

Great advice!

Nice list.

It would be cool if you did a video like this, but for HEMA training weapons instead of sharps. I realize that's pretty difficult, given the number of different weapon types/trainers out there, but maybe something like "Top Steel Longsword blunt simulators" or "Top nylon arming swords" or something. Thanks for the great content as always- cheers!

I'm eying up the xiphos and cobra steel, those two in particular are quite beautiful,to me anyway, and you yourself said they are quite well built, especially considering the price, and you are incredibly critical, which means they seem to me to be a good buy. gonna do a bit more research before I buy anything though

Awesome video man and I always learn so much from . My question is do you have a machete video and if not what do you recommend as a more defensive machete or just a good one in general?

Just wanted to say I thank you for sharing knowledge with us. Because there are so many guys on the internet, comes across as if they are the “Authority” on all things with swords! Can’t stand it! Once again thank you for coming across as , “This is what I believe, ...this...”!

I love modern "tactical" swords (I really do like synthetic handle material like G10 and the like.) I have the Honshu Dadao which I haven't put through any rough tests but I'm quite happy with it and I really want the Cobra Steel Lakonia from the Cobra Steel line he mentions in the number one slot. I love the short recurved blade style of it. What I typically thing of when I think of a Gladius, but I hate traditional gladius handles so. The cheap modern tactical version of one is awesome to me.

I think this would make for a good series or yearly video.

Nice. That's your 3rd top 6 undersold as a top 5.

Good list, I prefer the Condor Dadao to the Cutlass but both arte good and affordable

8:56 If you've ever played For Honor you might say that sword is *INCREDIBILIS!*

thank you. Ive been looking to find a longsword.

The Cold Steel 1796 light cav saber can be found online for just around $200 now too, it`s a decent one for backyard cutting.

6:52 Is that a freakin' Follower Sabre from Dark Souls 3? Farron Followers struggle with money, i see.

avoid the Hanwei tinker, the nut frequently comes loose and rounds easily. Further if you are using it for HEMA, expect chunks to start getting taken out of your blade leaving dangerous sharp kinks.

@J0HN_3_16

3 ай бұрын

Hanwei uses soft 1060 or 1045 steel.

I’m very interested in an update to this for the "battle ready" swords. Maybe "Top 10 Under $300/600/1000." Maybe have different blade lengths and/or "categories," honorable mentions, really good but more than $300/600/1000.

Love the video

I just got the Hanwei tinker longsword the other day. I love it, and plan on customizing the shit out of it

You actually look like a viking! From Norway with love :)

The Kindjal feels like the choice blade of bandits, rogues, and cut throats.

@samnelson4975

6 жыл бұрын

Life in the Caucasus has never been a picnic!

@DiscardatRandom

3 жыл бұрын

Nah man the smallest weapon you get it will make you do double sneak attack damage

The bush saber, as he said was made by condor. They are a known for machetes. I have a few of their machetes. That's how I started cutting. The Sword-machete hybrid is a good place to start. Cold steel has a few but I don't have personal experience with those.

A video of realistic, heat of the moment sword drawing into a cut would be really cool

very helpfull Skallagrim, thankyou.

Skall make a video about your Favourite sword, that you might have or want to own even if you haven't handled it up until now. Please!!

Very good video

First sword I ever bought was an M1898 Dutch Naval Cutlass. The basket hilt and some of the foible were cut off by a Japanese soldier though, and used as a machete.

Hey Skallagrim, you should do the same set of videos for knives if you haven't already.

liking the intro

That number 5 blunt ver is ideal to start practice with longswords imo.

Condor has a thing with certain weapons ether sabers or Bowles it’s neat to see it.

The qualities of the Condor cutlass are due to the fact that, as a modern machete, it is built primarily as tool, it is made to last despite a lost of use. And from my point of view a kindjal/qama is a long dagger not a sword.

It’s been 7 years since this video and he’s tested a lot of swords I wonder if he would update this list

When I'm older, I might get myself that Scimitar/Shamsir or the Cutlass. I'm a fan of sabres, and I wouldn't mind my first sword being either of those.

you should make a list with the top 10 swords to end them rightly!!

You should check out the CS Gladius machete. I know you aren't a huge fan of CS, but the one I got seems rather well-made for the price.

Polish saber is awesome!!!⚔

Has anyone heard of the Smokey Mountain Knife Works. it is a huge store with knives swords camping equipment and a "artifact room" on the lower level. they have regular items that are always available and they have vendor stalls. you have local, and not so local blacksmiths selling knives, swords, axes, and occasionally someone is selling pole arms. I bought a Dao for around $220 from a new vendor. it was pretty good and I have had it for 2 years and I have managed to chop down a Cape Myrtle Tree with it and its still pretty much new however after practicing the forms most mornings for about an hour and occasional test cutting the handle came unwrapped so i had to re wrap it and the blade looks almost brand new there is a little roll from the Cape Myrtle tree through.

have the kingal and 2 of the others in the line and I love them.

I have a Bellota machete made in Columbia with a 28 inch blade. It works perfect for me as a sword!

3:44 reminds me of the Janissary’s Kijil sword from ACR lol

Thank you for the video. Could you do the same or similar video but for strictly katanas? As you said yourself, so many manufacturers are producing them for lower prices. With so many, it's hard to know which are good. Hopefully you can help.

The softer steel of the Xiphos can also be a good thing to do some tests as iron swords

I half expected him to take out a kitchen knife at the end and make a sarcastic review of it

I have the cobra steel lakonia and i love it.

I bought a $60 Musashi katana years ago. As swords go it's alright. I haven't used it much, but the fit is good and it keeps an edge.

@wehrewulf

6 ай бұрын

Smh....

U should do a video on the most durable blades

I recommend checking the other Cobra Steel designs. I have the wakizashi, and it's a nice piece for the price. My only complaints are that the sheath is not really secure and that the blade tends to rust a bit (so oil it up well).

I did some research on the Windlass scimitar/shamshir, and apparently Cold Steel's version actually uses the same blade, from the same manufacturer. Theirs has a better scabbard and fittings--the handle is made from whatever their fancy high-impact plastic is. With a little research, the Cold Steel model can be found for only a little more money than the Windlass version, with all the better stuff.

I have a cold steel Lynn Thompson saber with Rey handles I got at the parking lot sale for $95 marked number 2 with a nice leather sheath Cold steel was sold to a cookie-cutter company and no more parking lot sales 😢I never missed one

Love the videos - you gave the devils edge xiphos and kopis very positive reviews, what do you think of their short kopis? The handle is radically different and not sure how to feel about it myself, also it's $60 on cult of athena.

Good prices for decent swords, thanks

Any chance you could do a video on native central/south American weapons? You mentioned in a video a while ago you'd consider making a video of them in there was enough demand for it.

#5 is CLEARLY the best because you can end him rightly

The 1060 clay tempered carbon steel katana by musashi is awesome . thats my sword of choice !

im going to watch the video first then write a comment

@annelisemeier283

7 жыл бұрын

kingdomfox99 aaaaaand you failed

@yellowmaskdude553

7 жыл бұрын

He successfully failed to fail.

@annelisemeier283

7 жыл бұрын

Yellow Mask Dude ... I guess ... ?

@jacket4880

6 жыл бұрын

BetaKuck nice profile pic