The vibrations are a special feature that loosen the pommel making it easier to end someone rightly....

@kylestanley7843

5 жыл бұрын

The vibrations would certainly make it easy to end a lass rightly.

@myearshurtnoone1367

2 жыл бұрын

lmao that is such a inside joke i love it

Hey Skall, my experience of Hanwei swords is that they all end up with loose rattling hilts - this seems to be due to two main reasons; 1) their threads are quite thin and the nuts (or pommels in this case) always seem to work loose, but most importantly 2) they use grip wood which is too soft. The wood of the grip compresses and leaves space at both ends. The blades are generally good though, so with some modification they can be made better. If you want a little project then drill a hole right through the pommel, insert the tang right through and peen it at the end. Then make a new grip of hardwood such as ash or birch and glue it on in two halves, then wrap as shown in the Albion construction video. I've actually considered buying one of these just for the blade, stripping the hilt off and making my own. But these days you're better off just going straight to someone like Peter Regenyei for a zweihander.

@Skallagrim

9 жыл бұрын

scholagladiatoria Yes, poor choice of wood for the handle is a pretty common problem, not just with Hanwei swords. As a project sword this would probably be pretty good. Make a new grip, glue or even weld the guard onto the blade / tang, peen the pommel, sharpen the blade... If only I had some work space. But apartments kind of suck for crafting purposes. :)

@PepinTheShort

9 жыл бұрын

scholagladiatoria i think it was one of your videos which pointed out the tang forming the celtic cross style pommel . something this large is going to put a massive strain on the entire handle assembly when you hit something .a combo of cutting corners and adding even more mass really isn't going to help the end product.

@PepinTheShort

9 жыл бұрын

***** Sorry man :( everybody should have a shed to feck about in . i mean do really important work furthering humanity and transcending the mere material plane ext . ;)

@Pibydd

9 жыл бұрын

***** Sounds like the tang is rattling inside the grip to me. All wood expands with moisture, contracts with dryness and I'm guessing the atmosphere in Canada over winter is pretty dry compared to where the sword was manufactured. When wood with a hole up the middle shrinks as it dries you'd think it would get tighter on the tang but in fact the hole actually gets bigger. Hence the loosening. You could try wrapping the tang with something to fill the gap. It probably wouldn't take much and you'd want something that would compress if you get a damp summer and the wood swells up again. So I'd try some PTFE plumbing tape. If you glue the grip onto the tang it will most like split if the wood swells.

@scholagladiatoria

9 жыл бұрын

***** Well another option it to essentially expand the grip length with washers at top and bottom (leather works). Then screw the pommel down as tight as possible. I'm lucky enough to have lots of space to work in, but no time to do it! This should be a relatively easy fix though and the blade itself is probably good.

The pommel loosens easily? Makes it easier to unscrew it and throw it at somebody.

@imstupid880

8 жыл бұрын

Does loctite do anything for that?

@falconbalcon632

8 жыл бұрын

Finally a sword used to end thyne foes rightly

@luciarose4041

8 жыл бұрын

We all shall end our foes *rightly!* (I'll never get tired of this joke lmao)

@MK-13337

7 жыл бұрын

Tommy Wiseau O hi Mark

@zeigfeild

5 жыл бұрын

You predicted a meme on Mordhau

You don't need a good blade if you have an unscrewable pommel to end them rightly.

The thing that I love about the Hanwei Lowlander is it's size. To me, THAT'S the proper size of a greatsword, of which I go into further detail in: kzread.info/dash/bejne/eIuL0tyRf9jRj9Y.html

@northsidebtown7012

6 жыл бұрын

Shadiversity YO commet back

@userequaltoNull

6 жыл бұрын

plug plug plug plug plug. plug.

@raphaelhanna8345

6 жыл бұрын

what about a two handed claymore is that a longsword or a greatsword

@LordHayabusa85

6 жыл бұрын

Shadiversity What is the difference between a great sword and a claymore?

@essenkillerthezombiektz5026

4 жыл бұрын

Oh hi shad

You seem much happier now that you can walk around and exercise again. Very good review.

As an owner of exactly 0 swords I still really enjoy your reviews as I have for the last couple of years! Keep up the great work and congrats and the 300k milestone!

Great review as always Skall, keep up the good work my man

The same thing happened very quickly to my Hanwei Claymore. It doesn't rattle when handling it, but when I hit it the same way you did at 6:54 it makes the same sound.

Thank you for laying this one to rest for me. Another excellent review, you scrutinize everything to death... it's very appreciated... I will stick with my Odachi for my big blade fix. It's just shy of 6 feet, and I hand polish my blades, so they go through all tatami and jugs like butter... Always wanted this sword though, having held it once upon a time... But the quality seems lacking, and the lack of information on it disturbs me... Again, great vid, and thanks much for your honesty!!

Congratulations on having over 300,000 subscribers!

@Skallagrim

9 жыл бұрын

Brandon Tran Thanks. :)

@stitchowi

6 жыл бұрын

JustSimplyBrandon check again

One of these days, (Halloween perhaps)you should label it like it's a real review,and come out with a black robe an a wheat threshing scythe & review that.

Such a shame, that's a beautiful sword

@Zesmas

5 жыл бұрын

trust me a good quality greatsword would have no problem cutting though a mat.

@robanzzz5124

4 жыл бұрын

I've seen this exact sword on a local shop and I honestly would have expected better from something like this.

now, make it chaos.

@gilvinland219

9 жыл бұрын

Ioseph Stalin +5? And wear 2 rings?

@AceKylar

9 жыл бұрын

Sakuya Izayoi Bitches knows wut those rings are....

@checkitoutguys1

9 жыл бұрын

Ioseph Stalin Giants, Giants, Giants BECOME UNSTOPPABLEwhat rings u got bitch?

@gilvinland219

9 жыл бұрын

BoredToDie AND DON'T FCKNG FORGET about two black flames. And wear the best looking mask. Only after that you become UNSTOPPABLE!

@iamnerd69

9 жыл бұрын

Sakuya Izayoi u scrub. Git gut. Forgot fucking crest shield.

Thank you for the review. I wanted to send a personal massage asking about that exact sword, but luckily you made a very helpful video. I am fairly certain that i want to buy this massive piece since i'm on a tight budget. Thanks for including the price consideration into the video.

Add Pressure Point, Virulent Scourge, True Steel, Focus Energy, Jagged Edge, Rending Strike, Fury and Berserker and you have a really good grineer killer!

@gunfumaster1024

5 жыл бұрын

You don't know the bleed build do you? The one that bypasses all armor? Pressure Point, Fury, Berserker, Blood Rush, Drifting Contact, Weeping Wounds, Reach and Organ Shatter. Alternatively you could swap out Fury with True Steel, but it's more fun when you're spinning around so fast.

I love how the guard is long enough to be a sheath for a short sword

Looks easily repairable to me in it's current condition and screw pommels last longer than you'd think if they are well made. I'd be VERY happy with that sword for the price.

Excellent Review Skall, cant wait to see the Knecht in action. Its not even my sword and im excited for it. :)

Even though it's no exactly battle ready I still would like one of these could be a good conversation starter and Thank f9r the review skall love your channel

I've owned one of these as well, though I ended up selling it a few years back, and I generally agree with your impressions. What I did was pack the space inside the grip with spray-foam insulation (called Great Stuff here in the US, I'm not sure about availability elsewhere). If one was more concerned with period accuracy, leather scraps or something similar might work just as well. That definitely helped the rattle, though I did still flex under high impact cuts. On a technique note, I haven't actually found attestation for this anywhere, but I've fought with greatweapons in a variety of recreationist groups, and found that sliding the forward hand, like you would with an axe or polearm, really helps get the most out of a sword with a grip long enough to get in the way, like this one.

@sneakerphotgrapher

Жыл бұрын

I've used wood shims in similar fashion.

i half expected him to put the sword in frame and half of it to be gone :p

just ordered this sword two weeks ago, cant wait

@myearshurtnoone1367

2 жыл бұрын

just got my sword today lol took a lil longer than it should have but its so awesome i love it

Great review skall!

skall i would love to see you do a video scrutinizing the deuls in game of thrones.

@chiefbigsad7995

9 жыл бұрын

BirthOfSerpents i know, but still some of the fight are way, way ridiculous. like the fight between ned and jaime, they would have to send there sword out for days to get fixed from all the blade contact.

@chiefbigsad7995

9 жыл бұрын

BirthOfSerpents yes, i thinks thats mostly because he likes to stay either one of two places, super close, or very far away. mostly because in a fight his go to weapon isnt his sword, it his kukri

Nice bagpipe tune during the pumpkin-slicer clip.

I gotta say, that sword looks bad ass. my ancestors were Scottish lowlanders so it was cool seeing some of their arsenal.

Thanks for the review. It is especially timely, as I was planning on purchasing it tomorrow. I was considering modifying it, that is shortening the hilt and converting it to a peened pommel. However without knowing enough about the blade specs, I'm not sure if it would be worth the effort So now I can proceed with my second choice of a Valiant I-beam

the handle is probably not burned on the tang, so the hole in the wooden handle is slightly larger than the tang itself, which probably causes the rattling!!

I love the sheer variety of lowlander swords, while claidheamh mòr's all are more or less the same in size and overall appearance, lowlanders vary immensely from things like this to great big things with elaborate guards featuring big metal plates to protect the hands. There's a bunch of good examples in the National Museum of Scotland in Edinburgh, tho a quick Google search does the job too.

You teased your new sword very well there

I just purchased one. Can't wait. I'm not worried about the screw on pommel because I have owned swords with the same type of construction and I ended up cutting the grip shorter and cold peening the pommel on to make it solid. So if it gets on my nerves I'll just peen it.

Yay! Some footage of the Langes Messer! *swordgasm *

Skall, relatively recently I've had to argue against someone on youtube who believed that large, two-handed, or 'great' swords were weapons that were adept at defeating opponents in armor. His idea was that greatswords could be used to 'break ribs through plate armor' and such. I argued that a hammer makes a better hammer than a sword ever could, and also I really doubted that even a 'great sword' could damage anyone enough to 'break ribs' through both plate armor and padding beneath it. What are your thoughts on Great sword versus armor through 'raw hitting power'?

@Skallagrim

9 жыл бұрын

Janas Aurora If you tried to strike plate armor hard enough to break bones underneath I think you may just end up breaking the blade itself. Or at least ruin the edge.

@SolyomSzava

9 жыл бұрын

Janas Aurora Such swords can be used against armored opponents, but not by crushing blows - half swording is one way to go about it. The powerful blade combined with good mobility (is that the right word?) make it good for punching trough weak-spots in plate/mail armour. Also, striking someone in the head, either with the bladed part, or with the pommel/guard is sure to make them uncomfortable, regardless of the head protection they are wearing. Blows to the head can be very nasty.

@TemenosL

9 жыл бұрын

***** ***** Thank you both for your responses. I actually told the guy that half-swording would be your best bet, and although dangerous, grappling would also be a decent choice if you're both decked out in plate and looking to get something done. I was extremely skeptical that putting your luck on a (in my view foolish) strike at the enemy's well-protected plate-armored chest was a bad move and a waste of energy. My words to him were in line with what Skall mentioned. Even a great sword is a better sword than it is a hammer. Even a great sword is expected to be sharp and expected to cut, or thrust, I would think. It wouldn't be made to look and function like a sword if one was intending to use the blade as a hammer. I would also say that the thin blade doesn't make a very good hammer, and his ideas of thick, heavy blunted blades were put into his mind by anime and the like, and have no historical context. His words were something like 'you wouldn't half-sword a blade of that size'. But he also thought that great swords were very heavy and blunted. He also said he's no expert by any means. I think modesty is lacking here on the internet/youtube in some cases, but it's safe to say he probably believed something that is in fact a misconception about great swords, being heavy, blunted, and somehow intended to defeat armor through sheer herculean force.

@dameonspawn6218

9 жыл бұрын

Janas Aurora yes and no. aim for the helmet, not the fucking chest plate. seriously? but yes it could kill someone in heavy armor but the head or weak spots in the armor are your best bet. I love greatswords but they aren't magic by any means. a hit to the head would at LEAST mess up their vision and leave them open for a death blow but depending on many variables (helmet material/shape. blade weight and flex) you could end up snapping their neck or scrambling their brain like an egg if you play your cards right.

@TemenosL

9 жыл бұрын

DameonSpawn Yes, I thought the same thing. The torso would be the most well-protected spot if they're wearing plate-armor. Attacking that seems counter-intuitive to me. It'd be like firing a portable rocket-propelled grenade at the front of a modern tank, where one imagines the armor would be thickest. It would at least be smarter to attack where the armor is more pliable, or thin. You have a point about the head, though I'm fortunate to have never have had my skull battered in a helmet, I imagine that even with head protection, the shock of one, or multiple strikes to the head wouldn't be very pleasant, and the energy-transfer could still see you get pretty injured. That said, I do think that a decent-quality helmet, (I'd guess if the man can purchase plate armor he will have a very good helmet), will also be very thickly armored. A good helmet will also probably be designed to mitigate damage to the wearer by virtue of it's shape. Although it's a much better bet I think, than the torso, I'd still say just half-sword that weapon of yours for greater control and as always, try to go for the un-armored spots if any, or pray that you can grapple well with your opponent if you're both fully decked in armor. Half-swording it would be your best bet at using it to pierce at some gap, possibly even a gap that you've created via grappling. Also might be better for leveraging in general. At that point though, a dagger might suit you better. Something like a Rondel, perhaps.

Wow. I don't even collect swords and I found this a fascinating watch but then I love the whole sword mystique. I do know that you have to be careful because improperly made swords can end up hurting people. Good vid.

It's an impressive sword. I shimmed the gaurd and sharpend it. Wow does it cut!

you say hollow pommel i hear hollow point bullet.

Hanwei does have a tendency to make stuff that doesn't hold up so well over time.

Skall, I truly understand your concerns about this sword. You own the Hanwei claymore as well and that one is a sword that does not have threaded construction and I really own the Hanwei claymore myself so I know what I talk about. I hope Hanwei will upgrade this Lowlander sword to a none-threaded design soon...

I received my Lowlander yesterday and I can confidently say Hanwei has made the guard fit ore tightly than the one in this video. Mine takes a hammer to assemble.

Ok so imagine this. A butterfly knife, but with two blades and one handle.

@LovushkaAMVs

7 жыл бұрын

The 2 blades on the same end, or separate ends? (like Darth Maul's saberstaff from The Phantom Menace)

@NickTheSickDick

7 жыл бұрын

Amazing.

@kekkatorutv1492

7 жыл бұрын

The real Gjallarhorn Almost impractical

@ghoulishgoober3122

6 жыл бұрын

LovushkaAMVs No like instead of opening the blade by flipping the non bladed pieces around you flip around the two bladed pieces, cut up your hand and fingers to high holy hell, buuuuut, now you have the greatest weapon to bonk people on the head with.

seeing him unscrew that pommel made me moister than an oyster!

@hl8808

6 жыл бұрын

Ethan Metcalf wth lmao

Love ur channel, quality stuff! I do however often wonder about how the blades where carried and maintained. In more primitive cultures tools often served as weapons of war, and in all probability later on the specialized weapons of war had to manage a few campfire tasks aswel or had to be paired with a more practical tool for the job. Would love to hear some comments on these aspecs in your reviews!

Ive been Using this sword for years, it has had that rattle in side impacts from day 1 and has never gave way (had it for 8 years now) its steel gives way to armor class but not by a long way, its one of the best 2handers ive used. Very fun, and beleive it or not VERY strong. 8.5/10

@A_Shadow87

10 ай бұрын

Little hope that you will reply, but it's been 7 years since you've had it for 8. If my math is correct, that's a pretty long time, and I was wondering you still have (and maybe use) it?

Don má glats!

@ignitedmergo

6 жыл бұрын

Holden Cross Buff Ma Class!

@Gnusqcuad

6 жыл бұрын

BUFFED MAH CLASS!

@markosgelos3321

6 жыл бұрын

PREEEUUR HAD

@vaper8824

6 жыл бұрын

Holden Cross Cross Your A Spaz! JK

@despacitodaniel801

5 жыл бұрын

Is this the sword he uses?

you know what else feels good in the hand and needs two hands to handle? ye i dont either

@TheCompleteMental

7 жыл бұрын

the highlander sword

@devinm.6149

6 жыл бұрын

Lion Reichelt a warhammer with a good shaft.

@davecrupel2817

5 жыл бұрын

My dick!! Everyone's thinking it. I'm just saying it.

@mennograafmans1595

5 жыл бұрын

A halberd. Nothing beats a good halberd.

@kylestanley7843

5 жыл бұрын

@@davecrupel2817 I mean i would've gladly said it... too bad I'm a few months late

the only sharp objects i own are a kitchen tools and the box cutter i use for work. That being said, I still find this channel quite entertaining.

Heck yar! I have sorely missed your sword reviews as of late and cannot wait to see more. May haps even of the claymore? I know you aren't a fan of how it handles, but perhaps it has that sturdy construction you are looking for?

Sure, it's expensive, but if it is not satisfactory, then I believe it is your right to have it exchanged for a new one in better condition. One that will satisfy you. I recently bought a mask and it arrived with several paint scratches, so I'm having it sent back for a new one.

@SamEvansCOM

7 жыл бұрын

CounterNerd really? A couple paint scratches?

You're supposed to build momentum with it. It's not meant to go from dead stop to de-limbing in a mere half swing. Do a figure eight or two first; once it's in motion, then try to cut; or try spinning your body first, using it as a spring to snap the blade into the target. In either case, you need two good knees.

@toriestrella

9 жыл бұрын

Clint Carpentier Not quite true. You need to do several things to ensure your cut with a greatsword takes advantage of its weight, momentum and leverage: - Cut with full arm extension. This ensures momentum is not lost throughout the duration of your cut. You're fine to follow through after you cut through/past. - Sharpen the blade. The Lowlander comes moderately sharp. - Maintain good edge alignment. This is trickier than it seems with such a long hilt and this goes doubly so with the Lowlander because of how wobbly it is.

@toriestrella

9 жыл бұрын

***** There are two kinds of European greatswords. One kind can, and was in fact used for duelling or as I'd prefer to put it, competitive purpose. This is because Northern European greatswords tended to be heavier and longer whereas Southern European greatswords tended to be somewhat shorter and lighter, making it much more 'fenceable'. The master Alfieri (who wrote the treatise Skall is in fact learning from) prefers the Southern European greatswords for this very reason.

this is massive, i think for a collection only it could be a great addition

Good review, dig the new hair.

Swordgasm.

What is that other sword you use in this video. I need one of them.

@enhasiac4153

9 жыл бұрын

***** Großes Messer

@lukeduncan5486

9 жыл бұрын

Albion swords - knecht.

@remaint3282

9 жыл бұрын

***** Kriegsmesser

@dwightehowell6062

9 жыл бұрын

Enoch Tuong A much better blade.

@ryzimski5749

9 жыл бұрын

***** It's his second Albion sword, I assume its just over a thousand dollars.

Nice video skall, I just think you need to remember that those swords on the battlefield were mainly used to counter Spears and later pikemen, and we're mainly used as stabbing weapons.

I HAVE A HANWEI LOWLANDER(ANTIQUED FINISH)I'VE OWNED 4 OVER 2YRS. YES MINE HAD A SIMILAR RATTLE BUT NOT AS BAD AS YOURS I DISASSEMBLED IT AND REASSEMBLED IT LOCKING AND FORCING EVERYTHING N2 PLACE AND USING LOCTITE ON THE TREADS 2YRS. L8ER AND NO PROBLEMS 2 REPORT IT DOES HOLD UP VERY WELL 2 IMPACTS AND CUTTING IT REALLY IS A VERY GREAT SWORD(PUN INTENDED)LOL I ALSO HAVE A RITTER STEEL GERMAN LANDSKNECHT SWORD BTW I ALWAYS TEXT/TYPE N CAPS AND SHORT FORM...THANKZ BTW GREAT VIDS AND I DO APPRECIATE THE KNOWLEDGE U GIVE OUT THANKZ AGAIN.

This is what Ice should've looked like. Except wider. It is fantasy, so why not get a bit ridiculous with it? Valyrian steel is supposed to be lighter, after all.

@Lupostehgreat

7 жыл бұрын

Ryan Cox Seriously, the reproduction is something like 15-20 pounds. It is pretty much a useless blade, as any Joe Shmoe would have run Eddard or any other Stark wielding it, through, before they could drop the first blow. Longclaw and Oathkeeper were much better designed, though neither of them have the beauty in simplicity of Narsil from LoTR.

Cutting pumpkins, Dark Souls style ;)

I see you already had a lot of fun with the Knecht as well. :D

The most metal instrument I've ever seen!

OMG the German katana knife thingy cuts so well!

@DevinSmith56

9 жыл бұрын

Son H Große Messer

@gabrielemagnabosco8926

9 жыл бұрын

Son H oh good lord "german katana thingy"?! Really?!

@Bourikii2992

9 жыл бұрын

DevinSmith56 Nope it is now officially called The German Katana Knife Thingy.

@FlCl3000

9 жыл бұрын

Son H my new name for messers i love you for that lol

@ernestsheffield9976

9 жыл бұрын

I'm just going to put my head on the desk for awhile.

Two handed swords were originaly made to break walls of pikes and halberds (too slow for other things). That's why it appears in 15th century in Germany after battalions of pikes from Swiss, walking together in pace thanks to drums. The blade even wasn't sharp, to break wood: its was thick and not flexible at all (seen in French museum, in an authentic former defensive castle). If you want to understand historical weapons, go in museum to see real weapons from the time, not contemporary ones made from pictures, and read historian's books, like me. Basic tactics was to use giant germans coming chaotically from the side, to not be stabed, by the wall of pikes in one direction, in a raw, hard to move (this was made to stop cavalry, like hoplites phalanx in antiquity (like Alexander the great)). One blow can break a bunch of pikes, making them inefective. The two handed swordman had always another sword, more light (long sword, or even short sword), to use in close combat after. See: www.google.fr/search?q=german+mercenary+two+handed+sword&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwiQvq6dn6TdAhXPyYUKHbpMAYkQ_AUICigB&biw=1280&bih=887 you can imagine also how it was easy for the two handed sword to break horse legs or even plate armor or helmet (not by cutting but really like massive hammer), the particularity being not easy to dodge with plate armor or horse. In close combat with light armor oponent, must be really inefective, except vs wooden shield. Same period, they invented special tricks and techniques to fight agaisnt full plate armor (which was not the goal of german mercenaries: full plate armor was for the richest=nobility). demo and explanations (in french, but easy to understand here). kzread.info/dash/bejne/fHqWs7qpgtmyYrw.html with original drawings from medieval instructional books: kzread.info/dash/bejne/Z5ygq7erlJrKYbQ.html remark that this is not sport with rules, but nasty efficient tricks to kill (real true warfare, martial art, and some can recognize aikido tricks, which was invented for samurais in full armor too, not boxing on a ring (with rules to avoid deadly strikes: like here wher you cant even stab: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Historical_medieval_battles kzread.info/dash/bejne/qY2OmrOEfrzdoLQ.html where blades are even unsharped to not hurt, like in historical joust (see le livre des tournois du roi Rene d'Anjou (my town) to codify this as sport: fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Livre_des_tournois www.google.fr/search?q=le+livre+des+tournois+du+roi+Rene+d%27Anjou&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwjs3_j0qqTdAhUInRoKHSW8DNMQ_AUICigB&biw=1280&bih=887 ) or in cinema (adding, swing, dance and gore, more visible and spectacular things), which a is a common confusion). VOILA!

The Messer is just sooooooo freaking COOL!

hair's looking good right now brotha

Did you steal that from Ned Stark ?

Imagine being attacked with this monster wielded by a gritty highlander 6"" tall and 300lbs. How to defend against it, given, that this thing is used in a battle and not 1 on 1 because here, it is just evading the blows and skewer him.

@BarryMichaels

6 жыл бұрын

Yeah its a shame that most Scots aint giants and 300lbs/21 stone

what you said here got my attention and reminded me of subject matter i been meaning to get around to making a video about. I owned 2 very nice scimitars that i still have featured in the opening dramatic trailer in my videos....anyway, these swords are awesome, but the trouble with them is that if you want to actually use them for anything other than dancing with and dramatic wielding for choreographic purposes based on a lot of stuff that i am into...but it seems that you have to go and have these swords modified and welded in some places...the scimitars i had had very flimsey tangs inside the handles in which i would add a piece of steel tubing and re-wrap and re-decorate the handle...anyway i cut small trees with the scimitars...but after a few times, the blade held up nicely and was thick enough, but like i said, they look awesome, but i would have an added reinforcement welded to it because the tang is intentionally made very cheap....its almost like someone somewhere wants to discourage you from actually using it....and also the fact that they cut costs and also so they can manufacture them faster ... but i still love theme nonetheless..i train with weighted objects and try to make exercise for fun..i love the sword bellydance, medieval dances ..the feminine aspects and the male aspects thereof ... and create my own workouts with added stuff of my own...i use the swords for symbolism on walls of a would-be gym i would create....i have experimented with the Zoorkhanneh (Persian sword weilding and club swinging workouts) and re-tooled my own version of it......i also would like to tell people to be careful of those flails and nun-chucks that you buy at large outdoor markets ..because the chains will come apart and hurt somebody if your maybe doing some amateur spinning and dancing choreography....like i said...have it modified, welded or whatever...i also say do stuff as more of poses or gestures in a wielding fashion like i do do build muscles first over any whipping around of crazy swinging before your ready...or if the area isn't big enough.....i like wielding gestures and light spinning, turning , squatting and stuff you can use to build muscles..and its fun too

I have a friend who has an authentic sword exactly like that one. It has a wire wrapped grip and the blade still has hammer marks in it. The whole thing is rusty but it makes that rattling sound too. The rings were for holding while you anchored it under your foot so that you could take down charging horses.

DUNMAGLASS

Two handed? More like four handed

@buukute

6 жыл бұрын

Goro would be happy!

That's a good review. I just found your channel and really like it. As far as the loose parts , it seems you have a mechanical issue. Because the handle bears on the pommel and crossguard it's the weak point. The wood may have shrunk or compressed thereby losing tension. Try soaking the handle in water or adding a washer between the pommel and handle.

good review. thank you

The 60FPS is amazing

Now that's a big-ass sword... Nice review. By the way, didn't you have a video on Hanwei Claymore?

Nice, the 60FPS is back!

I bought one of these quite some time ago and I have encountered all the same issues with it - with the exception of one more. After having taken it a part several times to transport it around the pommel has threaded and no longer stays on. I would like to fix it; somehow, but frankly as Skall basically said, it's a wall hanger. A very nice, very expensive wall hanger.

Skallagrim let me first start off by saying I love your videos. I have this sword and think it's great. Is there any way you could review the Hanwei Traditional Scottish Claymore? I can't seem to find any good reviews on it and would love to see some good durability testing done to it.

I obviously don't know for sure because I haven't held it in my hands, or even seen it in person for that matter, but I would guess that the cause of the rattling is that after some use, the flexing of the blade slightly bent outward those little pointy bits on the top of the guard - so now there is some space between the inside surface of those bits and the blade, and when the blade vibrates, it hits the inside of those bits

Great video

And for the tang rattle, use an epoxy putty, and cram the walls of the handle, vaseline the tang, slide it in all the way, then take it out, and let the putty cure. That should cure most of the rattle, if combined with loctite or plumbers tape on the pommel threads.

I think the rattling may be caused by the vibrating blade hitting against the tangs on the guard. Have a look. As to the tang thred strength, you can add locktite adhesive to ensure that it doesn't come off easy. I work metal in daily basis and we have used it before

I own one myself, the rattle is caused by gaps made between the tang and the handle, I usually try to tighten the pommel a little more. Also, the those studs on the leather grip of the handle may start to come loose and pop out after extended use. Besides that, it's still one of my favorites.

add thin woodin shims to the guard to dampin the sound and to shore it from wabuling and to safe guard the threads of the pommul use plumers tape or lock tight gule (lock tight is just licquid plum tape and it can still be removed for travel or other)

Skall, Perhaps the issue with the tatami cutting is there wasn't enough velocity to constitute the cut. Velocity is mass x acceleration. With this large sword, there is a considerable increase in mass in comparison to your messer, but the mass makes it harder for the operator to accelerate the sword to the same effect as a less hefty sword. So even though your messer doesnt have as much mass or weight or general heft as the Lowlander, you can accelerate it at a much faster rate creating a higher velocity which assists in the cut. I would argue that cutting with this blade in the same manner as cutting with a long sword wont deliver the same effect when contacting thick targets like tatami. If memory serves me right, don't many manuscripts about great swords encourage a whirling type motion to build up momentum? Perhaps this is what delivers the insane cutting power people mentally associate with a large sword. Im no expert on physics or HEMA, but I thought I'd drop my two cents in about this blade and its performance.

Can you do a video about arming sword techniques and such some time in the future?

That sir, is one badass sword! It's a pity, it got issue

That ring you have on looks really cool. Where can I look for something like that?

I think the guard got split open on the opposing triangles covering the blade. If those flared out by the impact, the sword will bump from one triangle against the other on impact.

I just went, today, to a knights tournament and they were using these (blunted) to fight and they were going hot and heavy, I held one and they seemed solid to me!

What if you brazed some softer metal into the hole the sward fits thew in the guard. With a bit of sand paper you could get a perfect fit. Lead, pewter, copper or bronze would all work.

Looks good

Skall please show us some more plate,chainmail,leather armors and such

Props for the Michael Jackson one glove look during the video Skall... XD (I know you needed a glove to touch the blade but you were to lazy to put on a second one, I would have done the same thing... lol)

dear skallagrim, thank you for using the metric system sincerely, a random european guy living in canada

Hey Skallagrim, I had this same issue with a DarkSword Armory sword, was pretty disappointed but I found a fix.Buy some JB Weld liquid steel epoxy, it dries VERY HARD, I know someone will be perverted. Just fill the entire handle and pommel with the epoxy put it together, clean the residue, and let it dry for about a say. This will make it much for solid and functional, had great luck out of my Darksword Armory.

My Hanwei Dark Sentinel had the exact same issue after taking it to a heavier target than water bottles, developed a wood strain noise + vibration in the handle. Never felt comfortable with it on anything other than small water bottles since. Still a great sword though.

Manufacturer states blade is 1566 spring steel 'a high-carbon and manganese spring steel used by Hanwei in many of their differentially hardened Japanese swords and through-hardened medieval swords. I suspect that any steel that long, that profile, will will have a resonant frequency where it will vibrate like that. I haven't handled the lowlander you're reviewing here but I've found the highlander to be very solid.

Hey Skall, I really love this sword and was just wondering if you know how they held a weapon that is this large in public?

in reference to large swords I believe that some swords of that side were used in tournament's, I seem to remember something about the field of the cloth of gold having some of a similar to size to that. Maybe worth a look

Put a couple "O" rings on either end of the wood, after the guard and before the pommel. I think if it breaks anywhere, it'll be that wooden hilt. The tang to pommel transition looks fine to me, the tang looks fine, i don't think those will be an issue.