Review: Zombie Tools d'Capitan - A saber for the apocalypse
** Specifications **
Overall length: 85.5 cm / 33.6''
Blade length: 70.5 cm / 27.75''
Handle length: 10 cm / 4''
Point of balance: 13 cm / 5'' from the guard
Weight: 1030 g / 2 lbs 4 oz
Blade thickness: 6mm, tapering to 4mm
Blade material: 5160 spring steel
Handle material: Riveted T6 aluminum scales, wrapped with leather
Price: 425 USD
** Pros / Cons **
+ Extremely tough and durable
+ Excellent fit and finish
+ Good handling, light and appropriately balanced
- Axe-like grind, would benefit from a more acute edge angle
** Where to get it **
www.zombietools.net/shop/dcapi...
Music in the bloopers:
"One-eyed Maestro"
Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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I was hoping for Skall to say: " I'm d'Capitan now."
teach your kids to collect swords and theyll never have money for drugs
@jaysan2674
5 жыл бұрын
Tru dat!!
@erichusayn
5 жыл бұрын
If a kid has a sword in each hand, he has no more hands left to pick up drugs with....
@scottsanders4589
5 жыл бұрын
I know somebody that smoked one marijuana and got pregnant. She wouldn't have ruined her life if she only took your advice
@dragonkingdom95
5 жыл бұрын
Unless u dont consider pot then sorry it's a lie u can do both sorry if u know how to budget
@showingYOUtheworld
5 жыл бұрын
🤣👍👍👍
I am worried about its resistance to bullets. Could you test that?
@AntoineVello
8 жыл бұрын
Did Skall shoot one of his swords or something?
@NotherPokemonTrainer
8 жыл бұрын
He shot some meat cleavers awhile back if I remember correctly.
@edthealpinedude8933
8 жыл бұрын
yup he shot the cleaver (also by zombie tools) with a 7,62 mm bullet LOL
@rhodpl
8 жыл бұрын
+Antoine Vello He shot a cleaver.
@abdullahsameddemir8170
8 жыл бұрын
Yeah. he broke it and it was hilarous.
"You'll have to go out of your mind to damage the edge" That's the whole idea of the Zombie Tools. the edge is unnecessarily thick because in the name of survival I personally rather have a blade which I can trust my life with that it doesn't break when things get rough.
@therealnickynurotic8930
8 ай бұрын
I agree. Vs fast wild swinging
"Close to indestructible" What caliber of bullet can this one take? BTW, I don't think we will ever forget about that.
@WingMaster562
2 жыл бұрын
If you're a Mister Balisong, does that mean when you spread your legs, your 'blade' gets revealed?
@therealnickynurotic8930
8 ай бұрын
Same
"This you can really abuse To your heart's content If you so choose" Is a poet side of you showing Skal?
I once met a girl on a trip who tested the strength of my tip. Gnawing and biting, spontaneous igniting, Hadouken, takedown and back flip.
@rouge-ish324
4 жыл бұрын
Power Dunk
@ninjafaceify
4 жыл бұрын
kzread.info/dash/bejne/g39-lKWPiau_mdI.html
@johnrollex680
3 жыл бұрын
Sounds like some rather abusive testing.
@KOHoxton
3 жыл бұрын
Great value eminem over here.
I just acquired this D'Capitan after watching this video years ago and it's well worth the money.
It does not count as "ending him rightly" unless you can unscrew the pommel and throw it vigorously at your opponent
@mikelms20
8 жыл бұрын
Can you imagine a warhammer made with pommels?
@Miki112xD
8 жыл бұрын
this seems like an amazing idea :)
@wingracer1614
8 жыл бұрын
I like this idea. A warhammer with a full length threaded shaft for a handle. You could then screw dozens of pommels to it all the way up its length. Use interrupted threads so you only needed a half or quarter turn to unscrew and remove each one. You could end a dozen men (or zombies) rightly.
@AlexanderRingler
8 жыл бұрын
Someone has to make one and send him, so he can make a review xD
@OJtheModerator
8 жыл бұрын
It's called a murder-stroke.
Just want to say this quick Skall. Thank you for being a reviewer who informs his watchers of products. I got my first sword a few months ago, and it was the very one you review in this video. It's truly at home in my hand, and I couldn't be happier with it. If it had not been for your videos my first sword would probably have been some crap made by cold steel. Thanks for your great content. Always enjoy it.
"I tested the strength of the tip" -That's what she said.
so pretty RIP Reaver Cleaver, I miss you Q.Q
@tharrock337
8 жыл бұрын
they did send him a new one with a don't shoot mark.
@texasdeeslinglead2401
8 жыл бұрын
that has to be my all time favorite sword
@RuSosan
8 жыл бұрын
Thfe strenpft offf ifs thiph was lacking, and that's why it failed against the bullets. x)
@Krascth
8 жыл бұрын
Was it a zombie angel?
@tharrock337
8 жыл бұрын
RuSosan nah its weakness was abviously the lack of a threaded pommel.
That saber looks impressive definitely worth the price... I wish zombie tools would come out with a rapier
@Pdro-gw7lu
6 жыл бұрын
Nexfero I heard Matt Easton was consulting for a Zombie Tools spadroon
@guywithakalashnikov1505
5 жыл бұрын
Nexfero not very effective against zombies tho.
@idiotidiot4522
4 жыл бұрын
@@guywithakalashnikov1505 Solution is easy: flamberge blade rapier
@johnrollex680
3 жыл бұрын
That wouldn't make any sense.
@demonslayerelf7920
2 жыл бұрын
I know I’m five years late, and I’m sorry to crush dreams, but ZT only makes practical weapons.
Best part about the sword is that even in fencing the guard is still kinda useful and that's great
The scenery and landscapes where you live are amazing!
@HellYeahCorp
8 жыл бұрын
[insert snide remark about green screen] -Lovely beach though.-
@HellYeahCorp
8 жыл бұрын
***** There was actually footage of him actually oot and aboot.
@HellYeahCorp
8 жыл бұрын
***** Do you simply refuse to give me that? That I just stated that there was actual nature footage in there? I does not exclude the use of a green screen in other parts of the video, you know. Either way, have a nice day.
@j.paul.joseph
8 жыл бұрын
When he was chopping, there were some fantastic shots of him on a pebbled beach with woods right up to the Ocean. Cmon, guys.
@frh6668
8 жыл бұрын
+Will 'n Co there is no green screen whatsoever in this video. What you see in the background is wallpaper.
But did you test the strength of the tip? ;)
@bujtorm
8 жыл бұрын
that's gonna be the new "End him rightly"
@jespersjogren4196
8 жыл бұрын
5:28 yeah?
@Miki112xD
8 жыл бұрын
watch till the end
@Kiwjtastic
8 жыл бұрын
i'm crying :D
@tomawesomeface5552
8 жыл бұрын
just the tip can end a wench rightly!
Yeah, I tested the strength of the tip by repeatedly thrusting into wood too...
@ChadKakashi
8 жыл бұрын
hehehehehe
@Sbevewagon4493
5 жыл бұрын
*rimshot*
Hey skall, can you do a video on the 'lifespan' of swords used in the battlefield? I mean how long would swords last before they need replacing (in medieval times)? I know there are many factors that affect this such as how often it was used, what damages it sustained etc, but is there an average 'lifespan' for swords used in the battlefield? (because obviously swords can last practically forever if never used)
@holymaryfullofshit3790
5 жыл бұрын
i dont know if you question hasnt already been answered but in fact swords would often last longer then their owners even with heavy use. thats also why a sword might have been an expensive object in early medieval times, but became very common later. probably used sword salesman played their role in this. of course it was also dependend on quality. bad quality swords might break etc. and therefor would have to be exchanged however just from use a sword probably almost never got unusable. with rapiers and smallswords breaking edges were pretty common. so often companys like wilkinson would produce only blades and refit your hilt whenever that happend.
@WingMaster562
2 жыл бұрын
@@holymaryfullofshit3790 Used-Sword Merchant, but with a moxy of a scummy Used-Car Salesman
"I tested the strength of the tipthpfphhff" - Skallagrim 6/29/16
I love the bloopers at the end, should include them in more of your videos just to break up the serious tone once and a while.
3:31 Only Skal could perform the most badass of bottle flips.
I can watch these videos all damn day : )
@fimanzhang73
4 жыл бұрын
WeVikings So do I:)
A fine drow blade if I ever saw one.
@knurled1
8 жыл бұрын
drizzt would approve
have you tested the strength of the tip?
@violabratsche1148
8 жыл бұрын
....
@dylanbailey8464
8 жыл бұрын
( ͡° ͜ʖ ͡°)
@RuSosan
8 жыл бұрын
He could've *fingered the guard* too.
@RuSosan
8 жыл бұрын
***** Uuuuhhh... **Covers butt with hands** Suuuure, that's... That's... Totally what I... Meant... **Begins to slowly back away**
@Winchester1979
8 жыл бұрын
Most likely he did. Did you? (He's poking fun at Skall's outtakes at the end)
Damn I'm early, I should make a joke. Something something England Something.
@hallowedfool
8 жыл бұрын
Joke successful, I'm calling it. We are a joke, now. No punchline needed
@SHITsk8isgr8
8 жыл бұрын
God...these "I'm early I should make a joke" comments have become more prevalent and annoying than the actual "The last time I was this early *insert "joke"* " comments.
@Yautah
8 жыл бұрын
Jugde S You must be fun at parties.
@SHITsk8isgr8
8 жыл бұрын
Yautah Meh, probably not.
@hallowedfool
8 жыл бұрын
Jugde S Bet you hate knock knock jokes. Monster :p
Usually I prefer two-handed swords, but this saber really feels like someting I'd enjoy to have.
@lancerd4934
8 жыл бұрын
Sabres do offer some advantage over two handers. lighter, more compact so more convenient to wear and carry. Better hand protection. They use their length more efficiently (ie you get more practical reach per inch of blade), you present a smaller target area to the opponent using one...I would only really favour using a two handed sword if I also got to wear armour. Still, I do have both types because I think it's nice to have a two handed and single handed system under your belt, even if your prefer one over the other.
@lordjs9726
8 жыл бұрын
lancer D I know. I just love two-handed swords. Personal preference.
@lancerd4934
8 жыл бұрын
Lord JS Well, you can see from my avatar that I do have a soft spot fror my longswords as well
Love the review, I feel like your getting a lot more concise when you talk and are talking with a lot more confidence! Awesome job man!
Well made video, Skall. I really appreciate the editing. It's simple but effective.
Outtakes are a great addition! Ha!
"I tested the strength of the tip" I'm so sorry Skall. But this sound just like "They're taking the hobbits to Isengard" Love the video Skall! Keep it up!
Fell in love with this blade as soon as I saw it, thanks for reviewing.
I am still a huge fan of your Knecht . what a blade . good to see you cutting again.
ALWAYS test your tip to ensure durability. c:
Skallagrim, do an analysis of the weapons and fighting styles in Warframe!
Loved the outtakes. I can't even begin to detail how many takes I do my videos...annoying, but you're right - speaking is a skill!
Excellently done review, as always. Greatly appreciated the outtakes!
That's a slightly weirdo design of the clasical european infantry briquets
A video about how gory and bloody medival battles were compared to movies and videogames would be really cool to see :)
@NoamAzerad
8 жыл бұрын
yes we need this!
I love it when he tests the strength of the tip with powerful thrusts!
I really like the addition of the outtakes at the end - funny stuff! I'm still drooling over the ZT blades; so nice.
If I get enough money to buy swords, I'm definitely getting this one. Durable, functional, and looks friggin awesome.
@Trash2000s
Жыл бұрын
Yes!!
How well would it deal with Killer tomatoes? Everyone is prepared for the Zombie Apocalypse, but nobody talks about the Great Tomato War. Wilber Finletter, hero of the Battle of San Diego could use that.
The more I see you review Zombie Tools the more I like them!
Really great review! Appreciate honest reviews
I like that shirt. ZOMBIE TOOLS A FIST FULL OF *FUCK YEAH*
Skallagrim tell me one more time,you tested the strength of what? ;P
@Stan_Delone
8 жыл бұрын
The thip.
Nice one skall, loved the bloopers😊
I've looked at so many of these now because of you, I've wanted several but i think this is the one I'll actually buy.
did you test the tip's capacity to end rightly?
@humanitynetwork
8 жыл бұрын
0/10 doesn't unscrew
@trishachimera2948
8 жыл бұрын
+Humanity Network but would a bullet be considered"ending it rightly"?
@darkxextier
8 жыл бұрын
Nope, Not a pommel.
@dima9994
8 жыл бұрын
I like your profile picture
@emilywilliams6108
8 жыл бұрын
+Trisha Chimera if it's not a pommel then you aren't ending him rightly 😀
Dam it, you almost got the upper half of the bottle to sit on the cap. So close. Maybe next time.
@federico033
8 жыл бұрын
Was thinking the same
@Skallagrim
8 жыл бұрын
Might have happened if the cutting stand had been larger and more stable.
I still really love my custom ZT Diphos. I went with a satin finish on the blade so I don't have to worry about "weirdness" when resharpening the edge. Thankfully I've not had to resharpen it yet as it holds it's edge very well.
Absolutely great video! I love all of your reviews.
Did you test its durability with the .30 cal?
The outtakes are the reason why this video has no dislikes
@Skallagrim
8 жыл бұрын
No dislikes? What strange kind of parallel earth are you living on? :)
@basileus9343
8 жыл бұрын
+Skallagrim Your earth, but... FROM THE PAST! *dramatic sound effects
It seems like the shoulder is doing much better. I'm glad to see you out and about again doing abusive testing.
I love the design and patterns on the blade so sick!
That ending had me laughing so hard
Hey Skall, do you think you could add more testing footage? Or even better, bring back the separate testing videos?
@Skallagrim
8 жыл бұрын
If I can finally find a decent and halfway affordable rental house I can record tons of testing footage. But seeing how ridiculous the housing market in Victoria (BC, not Australia) is and how I've already spent quite a few months without any luck, it's not looking too promising.
@JustGrowingUp84
8 жыл бұрын
***** Fair enough. Well, best of luck with that. Thank you for replying!
The new way they do the leather wrap is so nice looking
I could watch another our of your outtakes :D so much fun
Look at me. I am d'Capitan now
*"I tested the strenght of the tip by repeatly thrusting into wood, wich is quite hard"*
The beauty of the design brings me tears So lovely
petition to include outtakes in more of your videos. makes me lose it every time. On a more serious note though, good review. As a saber guy who's been looking for a new one lately, this was really helpful.
its ok skall i have the same problem when i try to talk infrot of a camra
@Skallagrim
8 жыл бұрын
I know it's ok, but it's also amusing. :)
@toddg.5938
8 жыл бұрын
+Skallagrim hey Skall just in your opinion what do you think of the blades showcased on sunblades.com in my opinion they're pretty cool and look also very easy to handle I just was wondering what you thought on them are from a visual perspective
@tiltawurl272
8 жыл бұрын
I really do enjoy the bloopers section though.
How much does this cost in British pounds? *snickering *
@Skallagrim
8 жыл бұрын
I can't update the price in pounds quickly enough. xD
@ThumpertTheFascistCottontail
8 жыл бұрын
All of them :D
@MoreAmerican
8 жыл бұрын
+Skallagrim ooooh zing 😂
@MoreAmerican
8 жыл бұрын
+Skallagrim Pretty soon it will down to Canadian dollar levels hehe
@emmey8865
8 жыл бұрын
You mean british rupies?
You should do more outtakes on your current videos, they are golden
I wish I could get something like that for the woods. Visiting the modern world to get online and enjoy family visits can be such a tease.... Back to sharpened branches for me!
Hey Skallagrim, this question doesn't have much to do with the video, but how likely is someone to break their arm if they defend a warhammer or waraxe with a shield?
@federico033
8 жыл бұрын
Nice one! As far as I know, you can get broken ribs or even internal bleeding if you're shot wearing a bulletproof vest.
@LegionaryCohort480
8 жыл бұрын
Depends on what exactly the situation is, I would think. If you're using a center-grip shield then obviously your arm would be perfectly fine, the impact might just be a little jarring. If the shield is tied to your arm and the blow hit exactly where your arm is, then I'd think it would at the very least really hurt, and at worst break your arm. All depends on the angle and strength of the blow, the kind and strength of your shield, whether either of you know what they're doing (I mean, you're hardly going to want to catch the full force with your arm, deflecting the blow seems much more desireable), etc. Mind you, I'm a random guy on the internet. So yeah, probably all of what I said was 100% correct and fully fact-checked, absolutely none of this is speculation...
@DanteAtropos
8 жыл бұрын
Depends on the angle of deflection and if the arm was braced or not. Still probably not something fun to face 😔
@drakebehrens195
8 жыл бұрын
+割烹着の悪魔 it does not have to be huge a small war hammer can generate a lot of force
@LegionaryCohort480
8 жыл бұрын
***** No, I'm talking about genuine warhammers/axes. They do in fact generate a lot of force, especially a flanged mace, since they are very tip-heavy and all of the force is concentrated on a small area. That a warhammer can easily break someones bones is not in doubt, questions is how much difference does a shield make.
you should talk about whether the melee weapons in warhammer 40,000 would work in real life most importantly the chainsaw swords
@ARR0WMANC3R
8 жыл бұрын
Chainsaw swords would not function well as either chainsaws or swords.
@Rudofaux
8 жыл бұрын
+ARR0WMANC3R *BLAM!* Heresy!
@HandleMyBallsYouTube
8 жыл бұрын
Heresy you say? Alright i'll launch the cyclonic torpedoes immediately.
@joelwilsonXPZ
8 жыл бұрын
For the Emperor
@HandleMyBallsYouTube
8 жыл бұрын
Joel Wilson Emprah*
Awesome review. Also Yay outtakes!
I m glad that even though zombie tools have been very generous to you,your reviews seem legitnd impartial.Well done!!
"I tested the strength of the tip" Yup... Much easier to type.
I would buy it if it had a threaded pommel.
I loved the bloopers.
I love the zombie tools swords, they look badass and practical.
Just the tip.
@crazyworld54321
8 жыл бұрын
Tip strength is a major concern. At least that's what I've been told.
That is a beautiful blade. But that sheath is hideous!
@MysteryFaceX
8 жыл бұрын
Yep, that's what I wanted to say.
@frazerfastin6854
7 жыл бұрын
Stephen S buy the leather sheaths you can get
@stephens7136
7 жыл бұрын
Frazer Fastin Yeah, the leather ones look much nicer. (I'm not looking to buy though, just appreciating the craftsmanship.)
Skall, please put more outtakes in your videos, they're hilarious!
I've been looking to make my first sword purchase, and I'm looking for something that I can actually use if the need arises. Thanks to you, I believe I've found it. Thank you.
i wish ZT grips didn't look like electrical tape
@dudewithlaptop8663
6 жыл бұрын
Acherontic Arts looks like leather to me.
@frazerfastin6854
6 жыл бұрын
Acherontic Arts thy just look like that in some pics in real life they look like leather.
@stormcrowlegendary3512
6 жыл бұрын
Thanks Frazer. I was afraid it was just leathery tape.
@andrewmontanagro4197
6 жыл бұрын
Acherontic Arts
Did you just say "aluminum"?
@ChadKakashi
8 жыл бұрын
where did he say that
@Skallagrim
8 жыл бұрын
Yes, that's how it's pronounced in North America. Deal with it. :)
@MayerAudax
8 жыл бұрын
I expected better... ):
@nathanexplosion743
8 жыл бұрын
Only need one i for that word ;)
@TheApocalypticKnight
8 жыл бұрын
***** By pronounced I guess you mean "mispronounced"...
Zombie Tools must be loving these reviews.
It's great to see you struggling with words cause you can't stop smiling, absolutely fantastic. Blade wise, Gotta say, that was one of their blades I wasn't too keen on, but now I'm more than tempted, screwy customs be damned
Those outtakes were the best.
Thanks for the vid. Definitely what I was looking for. Nice hat, by the way.
They seem to make the coolest durable weapons for a reasonable price!
That outtake though... Best thing today :D!
WOOHOO been WAITING for this review :D
Just bought it-- time for 6-8 weeks of stressful post-buy review watching.
Loved the outtakes.
I have been looking at sabers for a while, but this one seems like a winner just because of the knuckle guard. I am often in the habit of lightly punching my sparring partners to break a bind as it is how I would fight in real life. When will I ever get in an actual duel, probably never, but it would be nice to know my sword would allow me to fight as I train.
the outtakes are marvelous!)
I actually just purchased the zombie tools Mauler Karambit and still have a month before I receive it. I cannot find a good review or any cut tests anywhere on KZread but judging by your reviews of the company in general I have good faith in it
You are moving much better Skall!
@Skallagrim
8 жыл бұрын
Thanks. I've been working on my form.
i really like the style of their blades
Thank you! I was looking at the d'Capitan, after one of your previous Zombie Tools reviews. The price is good, and your thorough abuse convinced me. I believe I will invest in a d'Capitan. BTW, no more shooting your blades, Silly!
omg i love how you wore some kind of pirate boots when you were cutting water bottles :D
Skal I freaking love you. Please do the entire ZT lineup if you can (seems like they're more than happy to send you blades). I got my Zakasushi a few weeks ago and I'm absolutely in love with the thing. The D'Capitan was next on my wishlist... So this is great. Not many quality ZT reviews out there. So... what's it take for me to 'win' that one from you?! Lol.
We are going to need some more outtakes.