Good lord the vast majority of comments on this video are just plaint annoying. People, the company is called Zombie Tools. It's a theme, not a reality-based concept. Everyone arguing about "wouldn't an axe be better for repeated use in a zombie apocalypse?" - again, it's a THEME. It gives them an excuse to make any weapon they want with the same inspired look and feel. It's so insanely stupid how many people are bickering about "These look more like tools", "these aren't historically accurate". No shit dude. They're fantasy inspired weapons for a fantasy inspired setting. They're targeting an audience who is into this stuff and isn't necessarily primarily concerned with historical accuracy, balance, etc... You're comparing apples to oranges and there's no point. If you want to bicker about historically accurate swords, go do it on reviews about swords that are MEANT to be historically accurate. Judge the swords for what they are, not what you wish they were.

@Skallagrim

8 жыл бұрын

Over time you just learn to ignore certain comments. Better for your blood pressure. :)

@imwithstupid086

8 жыл бұрын

Or simply embrace them. Like pommel comments.

@stwida91

8 жыл бұрын

Also, got my own Zakasushi in the mail a few weeks back and am absolutely in love.

@pkfreezing

8 жыл бұрын

+imwithstupid086 Embrace the end rightly with your pommel

@1981bigsol

8 жыл бұрын

Yes. One complaint I see a lot about ZT weapons in general is the lack of cross guards (or guards of any kind). ZT weapons are zombie apocalypse themed, and zombies aren't regularly known to use swords, so a cross guard would mostly be useless weight. That's beside the fact that swords don't NEED cross guards to be effective weapons, as history is littered with swords that worked quite well in combat without having cross guards.

man that outfit makes him look like a vampire hunter

@rodeanalfanteforcadela7645

8 жыл бұрын

Same

@MistrzTrzechMieczy

8 жыл бұрын

ikr

@bowmanruto

8 жыл бұрын

a Gothic hunter in general seems more appropriate

@poilboiler

8 жыл бұрын

Why would anyone hunt goths?

@bowmanruto

8 жыл бұрын

poilboiler,haha very witty........ p.s. you do realize i meant a art style and not a group of ppl right?

Looking like a Hunter from Bloodborne.

@kyletowers9662

8 жыл бұрын

hoonters moost hoont

@leono7095

8 жыл бұрын

Leave the hoonting of hoonters to me... ha ha ha...

@HellYeahCorp

8 жыл бұрын

"What's that smell? ... Katanatards. It's enough to make a man sick."

@jaybrit1912

8 жыл бұрын

Or jeepers creepers

@KRIMZONMEKANISM

8 жыл бұрын

"Katanatards all over the shop. You'll be one of them soon enough..."

Yep, the blade geometry seems to be quite a bit better suited to FMA than to HEMA. In general, FMA does not do draw cuts (and push-cuts only very opportunistically, e.g. from a missed stab or to quickly follow up on a parry) - we pretty much only chop with our blades. And for that, the axe-grind is just fine. A super thin edge would only get damaged, and might even be more likely to get stuck when chopping. Stabs to weak points are also quite common, at least in Arnis - so the point has its uses as well.

@dylanr.cerezo4325

5 жыл бұрын

Late reply but the website also credits the blades inspiration coming from FMA Edit: annd I got to the part where he mentioned that whoops.

My sharkalope Came, This blade is absolutely outstanding. I had the same issue with the edge geometry that you had Skal, and I easily fixed it by hand and a few beers sitting on the porch with a file and a Lansky system. I took it from the high 30s, to a good even 20 degree bevel and the edge is stupid sharp now, phone book paper turns to confetti. The balance, weight and speed of this blade is stunning, and to be honest in any kind of close quarters fight where a big weapon is impractical, this blade has a serious advantage up close.

@Skallagrim

8 жыл бұрын

Awesome, nice job on fixing the blade profile.

@DHTHORNE

8 жыл бұрын

Correction 25, not sure why I said 20. 25 is plenty sharp enough for a sword :)

@Julian-bq9qv

7 жыл бұрын

Glad you said yours was good after edge work. I have NO experience at re-profiling a blade, but must attempt it on mine; it has such poor edge geometry that it is not that great for the price. I only have a Dremel and files, so wish me luck - right now it is sharp enough to maybe cut a soda straw if the moon is right and the wind is from behind and I've had my steroids for the day. So - will try to improve it.

@DHTHORNE

7 жыл бұрын

do NOT use a dremel. put it back in the drawer and forget you own it. buy a cheap lansky sharpening system with angle guides. it costs like 30$. if you can afford a zt blade you can spring for proper tools to maintain it. the dremel will ruin both your temper and the angles will be all over the place!

@DHTHORNE

7 жыл бұрын

Good luck! :)

Actually, Skall, the 'ricasso' is in fact a choil, and on ZT's own "Care and Feeding of your Zombie Tool" page it's explicitly pointed out that you really aren't supposed to put your finger in it, as doing so runs the risk of having your finger slip up into the actual edge during real use. Quoted directly from the aforementioned page: "All of our blades designs have a circular cutout between the blade edge and the handle. This is called a choil. The choil is both an aesthetic design element and provides a neat starting place for our particular kind of bevel grind. We find that some people mistake the choil for a finger hold. It is not a finger hold." and "Keep all your fingers on the leather handle wrap." Otherwise a fairly good review as always, but that that was something of a significant blunder to make considering the ZT boys themselves seem to consider the suggestion an unsafe one.

Looks like what Orcish swords in Skyrim should have been

@danextrinsic0174

6 жыл бұрын

damn right! these things look beastly.

@thatchannel195

5 жыл бұрын

Looks Elvish

@eliyahushvartz2167

5 жыл бұрын

To me this looks more like something a dark elf would use

@dune_strider3055

4 жыл бұрын

Elijah Schwartz, I agree, but if it was more green, it would definitely be an orc’s sword

@glowhoo9226

4 жыл бұрын

That Channel I’m pretty sure orcs were once elves

Anybody notice how the log cried? How could you, Skall?

@Ninjamanhammer

8 жыл бұрын

8:00 in case anyone is wondering about the exact time.

@siavash.r4788

8 жыл бұрын

Those are the tears of mother nature as shit gets kinky

@killercour

8 жыл бұрын

He also kidnapped and duct-taped a pumpkin before decapitating it in the forest.

@Ninjamanhammer

8 жыл бұрын

LandoCowDelicion That monster!

@terabera3390

8 жыл бұрын

End should have just thrown a pommel and put it out of it's misery.

Skallagrim, you are truly one of the best reviewers I've ever seen. You miss nothing and cover everything without droning on or messing around along the way, and most importantly, you know your stuff.

"You really gotta give it a GOOD tug" - Skall 2016

You are literally my favorite KZreadr. I love your opinions on things, and you are so freaking educational.

OOOOH I was waiting for a full review of the Sharkalope! I ordered one about 2 weeks ago, and can't wait to see it in person. So, I'll be reprofiling the edge, no big deal :) Thanks Skall!

Impressive torture testing. It appears they got the balance between quenching and tempering perfect. Very apparent in the throwing footage. Nicely done on your part as well as theirs. I'm not usually a fan of fantasy weapons but this one just made its way onto my wish list. Glad to see you all healed up too

Zombie Tools are located were I live Missoula, Montana. It's awesome seeing all your reviews I have been a fan of yours for awhile. I was stoked when you did the first ZT review you did.

Hey Skall. I've been working on a story for a while now. Ever since I discovered your channel it's helped me decide what kind of swords I want my characters to use. I just wanted to say thank you for all the information on weapon types and their uses.

These Zombie Tool weapons are no joke. I got a Reaver Cleaver back when you reviewed yours and it is fantastic. If I could I would collect the ZT line.

Side note: Some Filipino techniques with bolo or short swords like that involve dual wielding. Akin to Arnis techniques. Could be fun dual wielding that zombie tool, cue Alice jokes. :)

@hammatron8403

3 жыл бұрын

I think that the baby shark and the dcapitan companion are both designed for a secondary blade, I think baby shark is designed specifically with this in mind

I always love the Zombie Tools reviews. Honestly I think Skall's videos should go up on the official ZT site, and he should do a review for each of their products

@TheManOWrath

3 жыл бұрын

That would make his content seem more biased.

I enjoy when your buddy with the ponytail does cutting tests, no offense at all intended. He has fantastic form and presence.

I am glad you you have reached the "test ready" level of recovery. :D

That is one serious sword. I love Zombie Tools blades. Great video and info. Thanks.

well , my heart was in good shape when the video starts with the sword being still complete. man , I've got to have a reaver cleaver .

2 questions... 1) how do you unscrew the pommel? 2) are you gonna shoot this one? xD

@bowmanruto

8 жыл бұрын

lost it at 2) R.O.F.L.M.A.O.

@toryunaminosaki1022

8 жыл бұрын

I know, it's terrible of me...but I couldn't help it xp

@bowmanruto

8 жыл бұрын

Toryu Naminosaki xD

@wearblackclothes

8 жыл бұрын

i don't get it

@ExperimentalProfessor

8 жыл бұрын

...... Oi

You can loosen the retention of the scabbard by heating the kydex up near where it holds onto it. A heat gun or a very quick touch with a blowtorch can soften the kydex enough to custom mold it.

I have handled one of these belonging to a friend. He had reground the edge. It was a great cutter with the new edge. I loved the balance. Its a fast blade.

The "d’Capitan: Sabre" from ZT looks like a nice lite cutter too.

i really enjoyed the in depth review of this neat short sword. i wish i could afford it but am happy with the ZT Sinbad sword i own n use. i own an older hand made golok w similar dimensions as the sharkelope n it handles n slices so easily. stay sharp n Havaknifeday🔪

Thank you for uploading this on my birthday

Great review man. Can't wait for the D'Capitan review. It's the ZT sword I'm most interested in buying.

The little wrist flick to start the video made him look like an assassin

At 7:20 you can see skal use his lightning fast reflexes to make mincemeat out of that branch, it almost looks sped up!

Looks a lot like some supersized Arkansas toothpicks I've seen in museums except for the hooked handle. Thanks!

I agree with you on the kydex sheath being too tight. I have their Felon bowie knife and I ended up filing away a bit of the inner edges to make it fit better.

awesome sword zombie tools always makes the best stuff and it's great to see you recovered enough to be up to torture test a blade skall

What I remember from Philippino classes I took a few years back. Every time you extended for a strike you snapped back to get ready to strike again. Also during the training the speeds at my masters practiced one they were into it sounded like machine guns going off, and to answer your question we did practice with trusting strikes in the training. @Skullgram

@dcmbb3

8 жыл бұрын

@Skallagrim

I got one of the prototype designs that the designers were trying out for this particular blade. Mine has a scalloped back and is the only one that they had that design for. I lived in Missoula MT were zombie blades has their production area so you can go and see some very interesting designs.

Are you going to put out a full review of the D'Capitan saber as well? I've been intrigued by it since your first impression video and would love to hear your full thoughts.

got this from their "care and feeding" page. it may solve the sheath problem you had. There’s a small trick to unsheathing our blades. Our Kydex sheaths are formed to have a pressure lock on the handle. If you just grab the sheath with one hand and the handle with the other and pull, the unsheathing can be difficult and awkward. The trick is to use your thumb to pop the sheath off the handle lock. Grab the sheath with one hand and the handle with the other and use the thumb of your handle hand to push the sheath off of the blade while gently pulling at the same time. You’ll also want to turn the blade so that the edge is facing up and the blade rides on its spine as you unsheath. This is especially helpful with our curved blades.

Skall, do you plan to show cutting footage of that blade post-sharpening?Thanks for the video. Keep up the good work!

Hey Skall thanks for the vid, I personally prefer if you did describe the full details, even though you had done those in other ZT videos... even though I have seen at least one, I don't remember those details, not to mention new viewers. its just a small complaint prefer not to need to see another video for the full details. thanks for the vids keep em coming :)

on really tight locking plastic scabbards it sometimes helps to push it with your thumb in addition of just gripping the handle and pulling (fingers around handle, push the scabbard away from blade with thumb instead of pulling blade from scabbard)

this blade seems so deadly it can even make wood bleed. damn impressive enchantment.

I have to say maybe the axe grind was a purposeful choice, I mean when you think about surviving in post apocalyptica while a shaving edge would cut better it would also wear out faster right? And how often are you gonna have the time and peace of mind, let alone the proper tools to care for and maintain such an edge? The axe edge cuts well enough and can go a long time without sharpening. Just my two cents though. :)

103 views, i'm so early i love it. Great video Skall. I always enjoy your content, so please keep it coming.

Hey - I just recently got this sword from ZT, and I also had the same issues with the scabbard - however, if you grip it at the top of the scabbard (where there are finger indents, appearently designed just for this), it's a lot easier to pull out.

"I won't go over how it's put together though." *instantly goes over exactly how it is assembled and what it is made of*

I hope to see a review of the big bad wolf or ferrous wolf soon!

that swing of the blade at the beginning....so...cool

Looks like a practical version of the Orcish sword from Skyrim.

I love all bladed weapons, my favorite being combat knifes. Could you do a video on "real" knife fighting and defense? Keep up this awesome channel and hope your shoulder gets better.

They have instructions for unsheathing at their site. Apparently you're supposed to pop it out with your thumb and then draw it, and while that probably works well enough for their katanas and sabers, I think it would be a bit more difficult with something like this, and might even carry risk of injury with their double-edged models.

Skazza~ going for a part in the Bloodborne film. Seriously though, really bloody looks the part.

would you be able to use other zombie tool weapons (such as: the apokatana, diphos, the duece ii, etc.) more sword like shape for bushcraft or outdoors? would it be durable enough for required tasks of bushcraft?

where did you get that duster? It's look pretty badass.

How did you move it over your hand in the very beginning of the video. Like a wrist cut. I've been trying to teach myself how to do that and I just can't do it.

Putting it on my wish list!

I just wanted to point out (apologies if this has been said already), but the Kydex sheathes from ZT have a trick to opening them. You need to pop the hilt free of the pressure lock by pushing the sheathe down away from yourself at the point the cross-guard (if applicable) meets the lip of the sheathe, while pulling the blade up and drawing it out.

Thanks for posting.

Looks like an awesome sword!

Make a video on body size / strength vs. style. I.E. what techniques allow for optimal maneuvering for a small, weak person vs. a big, strong person.

Looks like that would actually be a good alternative to a standard machete with the exception of the price difference. Would you recommend modifying the grind? If so, what would you recommend?

Mr. Skallagrim, I'd like to ask you what kind of sword would u recommend for someone who uses one and two hands during a duel. Like attacking with one hand while you circle then attacking with two hands to speed up a cut then make it more powerful. I like curved blades better but not like a scimitar but more like an albion kriegsmesser.

I've practiced FMA for a short while and quick, thrusts are also practiced.

I recently bought an arming sword, but it arrived with some stuff stuck between the blade and the crossguard, any tips on how to remove it?

Hey dude, Firstly - great videos, I love them, keep up the good work :) Secondly - I am a noob LARPer and I would like to know which weapon should I pick that would give me the best advantage ? In one video you talk that spear or mace + shield are best for starters and that's what I think I will go to. I generally dislike shield, I like mobility. So what do you think ?

Hey skal I gotta ask,where did you find that Duster from? pretty cool jacket.

is it one of those sheaths where you push the handle a certain way and it easily slides out?

Looking forward to the sabre review now

YEAH! A Full Review. Your Arm is fine again? Also, how long until the D'Capitan? I am only waiting for your test on that one...

Im really interested to see a review of that Saber looking blade you got from ZT.

A lovely blade, the hook on the bottom could also be useful to give yourself that extra leverage needed to free it from bone if it gets stuck going into some zombies eye socket. Good to know about the sharpness too, perhaps they'll make a modification to the line(I don't really know how hard it is to change the edge geometry of that material).

I hope you are recovering well. If the opportunity arises I would really like to hear what you think about the Vakra and the Mauler from Zombie Tools. I've been looking at both but I can't really any reviews of them just basic info. I know ZT seems to be a great company so that definitely helps as well.

Hi Skall, unfortunatly I damaged the edge of my sharp onehanded midieval sword. Do you know how to fix edge damage? Best regards Chris

The sharkalope looks great as well as functional, but I'm sad that they discontinued the Hellion since I'm a sucker for falcata-style blades.

wicked looking blade. have you done a review of the kilij? that's my favorite blade. so good lol

do you watch or follow the game of thrones? do you think neds sword ice from season 1 is realistic it looks extremely heavy as the swords I have myself are quite heavy to swing and are a standard size. also do you think that valeryian steel is based on Damascus steel? a stronger steel than the norm.

I do not know if you have any experience with the Zombie tools D'captain Saber, but just from a specs perspective does it seem decent? 2lb 4 oz for a full Squarish guard saber OL 36 inches seems fairly normal from the blades on KoA, but I know next to nothing about swords.

I always have this awesome dreams where there is this weapon/comic book store near my house and the owner is skall. Its like my favorite place to go to when im dreaming.

Dose anyone know of a good diagram of cross sections with the pros and cons of each one?

easy to control multiplies ways to use good for cutting thrusting very fast light weight for more control and high darubility...wow such an all-rounder weapon.

Great as always

hey skallagrim, just wondering what is your opinion on the witcher 3's sword combat? like geralt's form and how he holds and uses the swords? cause i'm no good with swords living in a country where they are illegal.. just wanted a semi-experts opinion. :D

Would you use a file or a stone for the steel that they use?

hey honest question. Have you tried the cold steel line of "swordchetes".. I'd be willing to help you get your hands on one but they're only about 30 USD (walmart.com believe it or not) but I've been very impressed with the two I have and I'd like to see what your thoughts were.

What was the Filipino sword you gave a glowing review? I wanted one of those but they were out.

Can you consider the edge in light of slicing a skull of a zombie as opposed to a watermelon or water bottle. Does the edge make more sense in that consideration?

You look like a vampire slayer here...fucking awesome XD

@JakeCWolf

8 жыл бұрын

Or a Witch Hunter.

@JoeyTheGreat

8 жыл бұрын

+JakeCWolf Burn the witch

@absolutelyheretical7132

8 жыл бұрын

JakeCWolf Yes, needs bigger hat tho XD

@JakeCWolf

8 жыл бұрын

Sinra Industries REDEEM THEM WITH SWORD AND FIRE!!!

Given that the sheath appears to be just kydex it would be easy enough to sand the inside of it a little to ease the fit some.

Could you give your thoughts about the weapons found in Fullmetal Alchemist/Fullmetal Alchemist Brotherhood?

+Skallagrim aren't the scales made of alluminium? or at least that's what i remember from when i checked their website

I found this about the sheath on their website: "There’s a small trick to unsheathing our blades. Our Kydex sheaths are formed to have a pressure lock on the handle. If you just grab the sheath with one hand and the handle with the other and pull, the unsheathing can be difficult and awkward. The trick is to use your thumb to pop the sheath off the handle lock. Grab the sheath with one hand and the handle with the other and use the thumb of your handle hand to push the sheath off of the blade while gently pulling at the same time. You’ll also want to turn the blade so that the edge is facing up and the blade rides on its spine as you unsheath. This is especially helpful with our curved blades."

@mtm5264

3 жыл бұрын

That's true about kydex in general, imo.

hey big fan of your analysis on swords but i was wondering if you could give a video on gauntlets . . . i know theres the ones to protect your hands in a sword fight but was wondering if you could recommend a gauntlet ment for improve fist fights say maybe with the ability to punch the blade of a sword and take the blow the idea came to me while watching Rurouni Kenshin the char Han'nya from the Oniwabanshu gang

as a side note: the Philippino swords seem to be used with draw cuts,where the blade stays in an almost 90° angle to the forearm(at least that's what i saw in cutting test etc. videos and what i am being tought in my kalis classes, but i am only a beginner).

@CorvinTheSwasian

8 жыл бұрын

anyone whith more experience/knowledge please correct me if i am wrong

Looks great!

Please do a review from the apokatana from them! Great review!

hey skall are you going to review zt's big bad wolf? id love to see that!

hey great work and nice skills with blades!!! could u tell us about actual dual wielding ? like in That movie with spanish Aragorn!

you should ask if they'll send you some of their axes...i'm particularly interested in your thoughts on the "two-bit Betty" 2 headed axe

Not sure if someone already said this, but in Kali there are a few basic one-handed thrusting motions, because Kali is designed to be effective with both one knife or two knives. Or batons, or even barehanded, but this is a sword video.

Could you by any chance make a review of the moro kampilan longsword? I would love to see you review it and tell Your opinion on that beautifull sword.