West: Swords, axes, and polearms. Japan: Katanas, giant katanas, and katanas on a stick.

@ottomansipahi8208

5 жыл бұрын

But the yari has a straight blade :/

@jellysquiddles3194

5 жыл бұрын

A Yari is technically more a spear than a polearm. So his comment was quite correct. Spear = knife on a stick = stabby stabby Polearm = large pointy thing on a stick = swosh swosh While you can also chop with a spear its better at thrusting. You can also thrust with a nagamaki, but it's made for cutting, not stabbing. The only odd one is the naginata which can fulfill either role.

@hihe530

5 жыл бұрын

You forgot that Japan have big spikey bats and short katanas

@cwmyr

5 жыл бұрын

Japan had swords, axes and polearms. and the west had giant messers, warbrands and sword staves.

@manictiger

5 жыл бұрын

@Broken Bolt And mini-katanas (Tanto)

Being an anti cavalry weapon, the Nagamaki was not desined to be used as a normal katana would traditionally be handled. The longer handle gives a clue as to how it would be optimally used. Against forward moving calvary, it would be used quite like a spear. The wielder would drop to one knee, turning sideways, and brace the but of the handle against the inside arch of the foot and the ground. The longer handle would then ensure that the wielder could maintain a two- handed grip and added the benefit of being able to swiftly change the angle of the blade as cavalry charges would break and sweep. Against cavalry in melee, while the weapon surely posed a thrust and cut threat to the rider, the main attack would be to bring down the horse. Unlike the Katana, a Nagamaki would be held horizontal with the handle across the waist or midsection. this difference is why many sword wielders have trouble with this weapon, with nearly all swords, the wielder generally generates swing and cutting force with the arms. In the case of the Nagamaki, the force of the swing is generated at the hips, using the body as both brace and fulcrum. One could easily imagine this design and technique being needed to slice through the very thick leg bones of a horse. Yes, it can be used to fight footman as well. But remember, Samurai and their retainers never went into combat with only one weapon or means of defense. Undoubtedly, the warrior armed with a Nagamaki going into battle would have also carried a wakizashi for close combat, and at least one other blade of utility. I hope this makes sense @Skallagrim

@Knightstruth

4 жыл бұрын

Seems like digging it into the ground to stave off a charge wouldn't work very well. Curved blade would probably break since it's not gonna trust cleanly into a target...

@catnium

4 жыл бұрын

foot bracing is all nonsense Calvary was never used that way the horses where never used to trample squads of men mainly because a horse aint that stupid and would refuse cavalry was mainly used to poke at people with spears using the horse as a height and reach advantage and ofc mobility so they could flank no one ever used horses like in that William Wallace movie ,... thats all Hollywood Bs horses tended to fight infantry at spears length using allot of side ways movement of the horse.. basically facing the infantry side ways and not frontal the infantry statagy to defeat cavalry was to step into the horses stride and strike at the neck of the horse.. hence the longer reach on anti cavalry weaponry

@willydominiak599

4 жыл бұрын

holding it alongside your hips and use your hips movement...like a scythe?

@mikaelm5367

4 жыл бұрын

Why not use a spear instead?

@ericbaker5216

4 жыл бұрын

@@mikaelm5367 mostly because this weapon can still be used for broad slashing against foot soldiers. a spear is severely limited in its slashing

Clearly that weapon scales with strength more than dexterity.

@draelos8570

4 жыл бұрын

Actually, its best on a 40/40 quality build FYI :)

@AMoistEggroll

4 жыл бұрын

The way the Samurai used the nagamaki didn't allow them to use it to its fullest potential. If we watched an experienced wielder, you'll notice more effort towards dexterity than strength as the whole body is the driving force behind the swing.

@rawkhawk414

4 жыл бұрын

Mmm I don't think so. This weapon is pretty comparable to the Washing Pole! It is also less hefty than a Murakumo. I agree with the quality boys. You can always become a finger for Rosaria...

@_papa_john

4 жыл бұрын

@@rawkhawk414 the washing pole is more parts sword than handle, alonne's sword from ds2 is more equivalent to this weapon

@rawkhawk414

4 жыл бұрын

​@@_papa_john Good comparison! I agree. Of course I was just trying to establish that this weapon (Nagamaki) would scale similarly to the Washing Pole (so more dex than strength). The Bewitched Alonne Sword is LITERALLY a Nagamaki lol. :) Great example though that no one has mentioned!

Hey, the opponents have cavalry, maybe we should use spea- Long Katana. What? LONG KATANA!

@scar445

4 жыл бұрын

but sir... we already have long spea..... LONG KATANA!!!!!!!!!

@utterlyhollow5377

4 жыл бұрын

To be fair, the Chinese came to a similar conclusion

@tsduali7516

4 жыл бұрын

ok let me introduce you to dozens of Japanese polearms and spears used in medieval battles - Naginata( s )most known polearm , Naganaki ,Sode garami, Kumade , Kama yari ( itw as more polearm than a spear ) and so on , ( earlier it was main of infantry later becomes weapon of Sohei ) , , Jumonji yari ( and other complex form heads ) , Kata kama yari , nagae yari ( longest of them reaching around 5 meters , used in sieges or from stationary positions against cavalry ) , mochi yari ( short blade headed or spear headed , type of spears ) makura yari ( single handed , or throwing spears or for narrow passes ) , Fukuro yari typical spear , Jumonji yari not so typical , ( Hokos earlier versions of them ) . that's pretty much all i remember , but you can find lot more , as different regions had different weapons , close to European and Chinese variety .

@Cryogenius333

3 жыл бұрын

@@tsduali7516 Its nice to meet you, - Naginata( s )most known polearm , Naganaki ,Sode garami, Kumade , Kama yari ( itw as more polearm than a spear ) and so on , ( earlier it was main of infantry later becomes weapon of Sohei ) , , Jumonji yari ( and other complex form heads ) , Kata kama yari , nagae yari ( longest of them reaching around 5 meters , used in sieges or from stationary positions against cavalry ) , mochi yari ( short blade headed or spear headed , type of spears ) makura yari ( single handed , or throwing spears or for narrow passes ) , Fukuro yari typical spear , Jumonji yari not so typical , ( Hokos earlier versions of them ) . that's pretty much all i remember , but you can find lot more , as different regions had different weapons , close to European and Chinese variety .

@Hell_O7

3 жыл бұрын

I think many infantry use naginata as main weapon back then, before Sengoku era where Yari is the main thing. Why? I'm not really sure myself. Why naginata that requires a swing (swing=longer time, more effort) and not yari (spear that stab/poke) when fighting against cavalry...

The problem with your cutting style is that you used tatami mats. Clearly, you should have tried butchering a horse with it.

@SkinnyBlackout

5 жыл бұрын

I had a good laugh and I thank you for that.

@MegaMirza2000

5 жыл бұрын

This is gold

@robbyhoff

5 жыл бұрын

Even though this is a joke, you might have a point. I think maybe the sword (or whatever it is) needs a more massive target to do a proper cut because of it's own weight it brings in, thus pushing something lighter away from it's own cut.

@xluca1701

5 жыл бұрын

@@robbyhoff In a battlefield or selfdefense-situation in history, blades also had contact with arms. So I think there is no problem with tatamimats.

@SkinnyBlackout

5 жыл бұрын

It's relatively light and it's balanced towards the middle, so that's not the case. The reason Skall couldn't make decent cuts is probably because he's not used to the feel of the handle/balance of these types of sword. Besides, I believe they were used to cut at horse's legs which are relatively thin, but I might be wrong. I'm enthusiastic about Japanese culture but I'm not an expert by any means.

Sword+polearm=Swolearm. You're welcome.

@edmonte7332

5 жыл бұрын

Han Swolo

@randomname2646

5 жыл бұрын

qasim saadiq saoud that has to be the most cringe profile picture on this website

@thelonecabbage7834

5 жыл бұрын

Damn you, I'm a week late on a year old video.

@aminbarray8634

5 жыл бұрын

@@randomname2646 hey as long its not a fortnite pfp im chill with it

@Serpillard

5 жыл бұрын

So... Popeye?

It's the mark of a true expert, when he can utter the phrase: "I don't know." A salute to you, sir!

@Likexner

2 жыл бұрын

Not necessarily an expert, but rather just an honest person.

@outsideiskrrtinsideihurt699

10 ай бұрын

I don’t think you’d ever here that phase out of shad

Dodge forward and then hit R2 for a ranged attack

@BUNZ-ip7gy

4 жыл бұрын

Raiden the cyborg And then sprint and spam ranged R1

@asw-g-64gundamflaurosryuse41

4 жыл бұрын

*Natures wrath*

@zanemob1429

4 жыл бұрын

Dexfag casuls! Git Gud.

@KayManNumbuh1

4 жыл бұрын

Parry then riposte/backstab

@user-ec6kt2fg7m

4 жыл бұрын

Thrust required ahead

''Alright, you got a choice, you either are a spear, a polearm or a katana...'' Nagamaki: ''Yes'' ''Ok, you can't just say yes, you need to chose between...-'' Nagamaki: ''I said YES''

@smievil

5 жыл бұрын

they told me i could be anything

@STroB

5 жыл бұрын

@@smievil So I became all the things

@danielrincon6908

5 жыл бұрын

YES! YES! YES! YES! YES!

@tsarman-2179

5 жыл бұрын

@@danielrincon6908 was that a...

@apatheticdeity6030

5 жыл бұрын

@@tsarman-2179 JOJO!!!!

Do you want a spear or a sword? Japan: Yes

@SC-xt8lz

5 жыл бұрын

可舟Lighter I am not messing with you any time soon

@lhayondaktau3652

5 жыл бұрын

Japan have both of it in one

@roughsharkangular2034

5 жыл бұрын

u literally copied the most liked comment

@SC-xt8lz

5 жыл бұрын

Roughshark, angular 591 people disagree, and if you mean the one by ‘sansy’, then no, that is completely different to my comment, just because they both say the word ‘yes’

@roughsharkangular2034

5 жыл бұрын

Generic Username You copied the joke thats all.

Hello friend, I doubt all of you will take to time to read through this, but for those who do. I am a second Don in Kenjutsu, and specialize in this weapon. I am a currently a instructor for the Ryu Tensho style of Kenjutsu. In this comment I will be explaining some proper handling techniques, and some of its intended design. I know what you are probably thinking, "oh no, another key board warrior." So to challenge that, I say this. I have spent the last sixteen years studying Kenjutsu in japan, and from other Sensei's of different schools in different country's. The style I studied the most is Ryu Tensho, or dragon rotating palms. Similar naming and flow to the Karate style Goju Ryu's Kata know as the Tensho. Its know for being soft, but extremely dexterous, and fast. The Nagamaki in my school is a standard katana length blade/sometimes Nodachi length depending on persons strength and size, with a handle that equals out the blades weight to where you should be able to balance it on one figure a inch below the Suba. This allows for effective movement, and very powerful strikes with minimal effort. A example of why this is important is at 4:48 when the gentleman in blue trikes true but does not allow the blade to extend. When using a Nagamaki for a 1-10 mat cut I release the front grip slightly pulling my front hand back allowing the blade to travel forward taking full advantage of the curved edges position allowing for it to have more surface area of the curve to cut through. then towards the middle of a multi mat cut ill transition my main hand back to standard. [refence 4:48 postion for standard and 4:55 for where your primary hand should end up before transitioning back.] making the blade pull back into a stronger position letting you finish with all clean cuts. The problem with our friend here is two things. One is his form, and base. the issue with this cut 4:50 is he is not striking true, or straight so it rolls off. Two is the blade you are using is likely to dull to do Tameshigiri. Remember a cut from Paper does not mean it is sharp, it just has a edge. The Nagamaki was also designed for anti personal, as well as Calvary. Although I prefer the Nagamaki in a open duel combat situation to a katana. And id prefer a Nodachi to when it comes to Calvary. I absolutely adore sparring with this weapon, when trained its like having the defense of a spear, with the offensiveness of a sword. The reason for this is Its longer handle allows for quick pivots like a spear to bring the tip around the oppositions guard with relative ease, and parry incoming strikes into a offensive strike at your opponent do the power difference of the lever handle. it allows you to completely overwhelm a opponent nine times out of ten in a one on one if they are using a standard sword which would be common. Even two on one situation with medium to experienced opponents i have found it is fairly easy to defeat them with no "injury" to ones self with the reach and speed advantage of the Nagamaki. Of course as the same in almost any martial art, two masters vs one the two will very likely win. [As a note, we do kill training meaning in sparing with Boken non lethal moves will not count with this weapon. As we train we learn to kill as efficiently as possible. Which is the purpose of Kenjutsu. As a example we consider any hits to the forearm, upper leg, upper torso, and head kill shots. any others are dismissed because they can survive to strike again. If you ask "well why forearm and upper leg then? Those are non-lethal". Remember this young padawon, If you cannot hold a sword you are dead on my follow up move, if you cannot stand you are dead all the same.] As for form Its not really a strength weapon. Its all lays in technique and body movements, for I have a weakened body after a car wreck although I actively still do full contact sparring. If you would like me to make a video demonstrating Proper techniques regarding the Nagamaki, both offensive and defensive, and all the positives and negatives that go along with it I would gladly do so. I can also write a post, or make a video regarding katanas as well if this gets enough attention. Note, the major downside of the Nagamaki is the skill and techniques required to use it. Much like a proper Zweihänder. I recommend two years of kendo, of any style of Kenjutsu before attempting to learn this weapon a foundation is required to build a home. Anyways i hope those of you the read through this learned something, and have a nice day!

@kosimochaosbold7544

3 жыл бұрын

Very insightfull, thanks and giod times to you kind sir!

@Cherb123456

3 жыл бұрын

Very interesting & enlightening! Thank you!

@jacobwalters5130

3 жыл бұрын

Very informative. A video about the fundamentals of it would be great. Expectedly for people who would like to know more about it and it's unique style.

@godzillal123321

3 жыл бұрын

Please post video

@taylor_green_9

3 жыл бұрын

I'd like to see your video on the nagamaki, as I find it to be a very interesting weapon

Obviously made for AOE attacks against multiple enemies.

@shaderax_storm6165

3 жыл бұрын

He should have tried spinning, I hear thats a good trick

@FromsoftgoatKaj

3 жыл бұрын

@@shaderax_storm6165 No.

@Hoshino_Channel

3 жыл бұрын

@@FromsoftgoatKaj It's a star wars refrence

@FromsoftgoatKaj

3 жыл бұрын

@@Hoshino_Channel That's why I said no. Stupid Anakin Skywalker.

@Koryos444

Жыл бұрын

Fuck musketeers

You should use a wider stance than normal (at 1.25 - 1.5 times shoulder width). You don't cut by "reaching out", but rather by "drawing in". Your leading hand is used either as the fulcrum (for short/faster strikes to parry like you use a guandao) and then sliding the lead back while pushing your other hand forward in as a thrust (similar to an Ahlspiess, Yari, ranseur, Spetum, or Naginata thrust) or your back hand stays locked near your body (as the fulcrum) and lead hand does all the movement (for more power and longer cuts). Your lead foot only carries 20%-30% you weight and as you shift for your long cuts, your lead takes on 80% your bodyweight. You don't let it lift you. Watch your cuts again and you'll see you lift on the downstrokes. Use your back hand to draw the blade back in a smooth arc and your lead hand will gain the weight as the centrifugal force tries to make the back hand the fulcrum. (Like a Poleaxe does.) This is a weapon of finesse more than strength. The oval has a tradition coming from bamboo as a traditional material and it helps you know which edge is the cutting edge. The sori is deep on many Japanese weapons because you block and parry off the back and sides of the blade. Never the edge. That "flop" means you can loosen your grip (slightly) making the back "flop around" to take the incoming strike, not the edge. Edges were often the only hard steel of good Japanese swords as the core and skin were of softer steels. Prevents that hard edge from snapping the whole blade. It's one of my favorite weapons. That and the odachi. Used them for years. If you'd like more advice on basic form, feel free to ask, Skall. ✌

@juanpablogonzalez8528

5 жыл бұрын

Thank you for posting that explanation, it was interesting to read

@seikojin

5 жыл бұрын

I was noticing these small differences in the successful vs the unsuccessful cuts as well.

@austinslaughter319

5 жыл бұрын

@Poke Poke , no, but if you don't like reading, you can get the fuck out of here.

@Ipanophis

5 жыл бұрын

@Poke Poke You could just not read it. 👍

@chaseds6172

5 жыл бұрын

It's seems like a very interesting weapon I have never heard blocking with the back, I was always a fan a the traditional katana

Critical mistake, you're meant to attach a bowstring!

@thelocdesiringentryintoyou3686

5 жыл бұрын

Quinn Jones wait..... if the right material was used and the blade was notched at the top and the other end, could you switch between a bow and back to a melee weapon or vice versa? That would have provided some tactical advantage if your primary weapon also turned into a ranged weapon by tying the right material into the notches?

@Megalomaniakaal

4 жыл бұрын

@empbac not the blade but the handle tho..?

@redblade5556

4 жыл бұрын

Which part?

@thegk-verse4216

4 жыл бұрын

@empbac What about you place a bow at the back the sword? XD

@jonmacgyver743

4 жыл бұрын

No. Its more of the bows limbs that bend and builds energy not really the string.

Why do you only make katanas Japanese weaponsmith “ITS ALL I KNOW. I CANT STOP MAKING THEM. *HELP ME* “

@i_am_the_monkey_king

3 жыл бұрын

It's the most cost-effective at the time. Practical and well... the pros and cons is all over youtube. Hahaha! Basically, a blacksmith can make more katanas with the same amount of metal they have to make a european long swords. And with this design, they can carry multiple types of blades for different purposes on their person at all times.

@Ninjaz1432

3 жыл бұрын

@@i_am_the_monkey_king But what if you just had multiple different people in your army who use weapons built for different purposes?

@maxchaos44

3 жыл бұрын

@@Ninjaz1432 Why would you invest in an army with no uniformity. Besides there are kanabo clubs, naginata, yumi and the nagamaki for different purposes.

@Ninjaz1432

3 жыл бұрын

@@maxchaos44 Well having some units with weapons that are good at stopping cavalry like some polearms, and some who carry weapons meant for dealing with armor like maces and such would probably be more effective than having people carry 50 different types of light weapons. Not saying that there are not weapons like the yumi or you couldn't have a sidearm. Just saying it would be kind of silly to have a bunch of different cheap weapons on one person that don't do the job as good.

@vidard9863

3 жыл бұрын

@@Ninjaz1432 when I went to Japan I was surprised how small some of the major battles were, many had less than a hundred men on both sides combined and very few seemed to have more than a thousand combined troops. Retooling to outfit different units, and developing different weapons, and training for those units has very little return on investment if you don't have many units to field.

I realize this video is quite old, but it recently popped up in my feed again. The difficulty in cutting is 99% technique. I had the opportunity to wield the nagamaki that did the world record tameshigiri cut. I tried in 3 separate sessions to cut even just a single mat with it, and I couldn't. With a regular katana I can get 6 to 10 mats on yokogiri, but not even 1 with the nagamaki that can do more than 20. Controlling the blade alignment is a very unique experience and is much easier if you've trained in Chinese broadsword than other forms.

Can we be sure there isn't another sword in the handle?

@notforsaletoday1895

5 жыл бұрын

@TheT34Tank :D

@The_Viktor_Reznov

5 жыл бұрын

It's Darth Maul's sword.

@vonclaren1

5 жыл бұрын

no

@hohanrodanrodan9624

5 жыл бұрын

Lol

@xXSpaceMexicanXx

5 жыл бұрын

It's a spur

The moment I saw this blade... I had a borderline psychotic vision of feudal japan where a guy is finishing up a sword... then realizes in a sake enduced stupor he ended up putting the scabbard as a handle... Imagine the conversation... "Shinji! WTF IS THIS!? I told you not to drink sake before work! Your fired and dishonored!"

@SplitWasTaken

5 жыл бұрын

When you accidentally place the blade on a naginata shaft so you just shorten the bottom a bit

@mythboy76

5 жыл бұрын

JoyZ of SoRRoW “SHINJI!!! SHAMEFUL DISPLAY!!”

@JoyZofSoRRoW

5 жыл бұрын

@@failedabortion1894 *Shinji fails because he puts a handle on a handle on his Harakiri knife... ends up with splinters*

@tonarsilverwolf6485

5 жыл бұрын

@@JoyZofSoRRoW oh my god this Is gold

@burnyburnoutze2nd

5 жыл бұрын

SHINJI! STOP MAKING SWORDS WHILE DRUNK AND GET IN THE GODDAMN ROBOT!!!

One of the rare things about these is that most (or some sources say all) of them were turned into katanas after the end of the Sengoku Jedai (the Warring States period). They had like 250 years with peace, no wars or significant battles, arms switched to be more focused on courtly stuff and formal duels than field battles. No real use to bring them back in the Meiji Restoration era. Biggest advertisement they probably got in the 20th century is from Itto Ogami, the Lone Wolf had a couple built into his babycart.

@410cultivar

9 ай бұрын

This is a common western misunderstanding. The edo period had plenty of rebellions, and battles. It was peaceful in the sense that japan didnt declare war on any other nations, and sealed themselvs off from the world. There was alot of duels as well.

The secret is saying "Omae wa mou shindeiru" before attacking. It works every time.

@naoway336

3 жыл бұрын

Nani?

@giulyanoviniciussanssilva2947

3 жыл бұрын

hahaha genius then the enemy will not resist dying for you.

@Micro13bk

3 жыл бұрын

@@giulyanoviniciussanssilva2947 Either that or they will start running away from you cause they know some real shit will go down hahah

@giulyanoviniciussanssilva2947

3 жыл бұрын

@@Micro13bk hahaha.

@maximumdon7637

3 жыл бұрын

Pretty sure Kenshiro already attacked the enemy before the delayed reaction of the guy exploding... (No need for r/whoosh. I get the joke)

Can we have a memorial for your shoulders that keep getting destroyed And can we call the shouldergrim 1 and 2

@SKy_the_Thunder

5 жыл бұрын

Let's call them "Sinister" and "Dexter".

@kulczenek6672

5 жыл бұрын

FEAR AND PANE

@derpydash9954

5 жыл бұрын

or Phobos and Deimos

@snakeoveer1046

5 жыл бұрын

Ivory and Ebony

@PaddysPubPatron

5 жыл бұрын

F

Skallagrim - Obviously it's used to slash archers all the way across the battlefield.

@benjaminstoute

5 жыл бұрын

I think if you throw it hard enough it might come back to you.

@PaladinfffLeeroy

5 жыл бұрын

Wasn't that the goal of the Washing Pole from Dark Souls 2s' online play?

@zanemob1429

4 жыл бұрын

@@PaladinfffLeeroy You are a godsend.

@alucarderipmavtube

4 жыл бұрын

If not used to cut mountains in half.

@benjaminstoute

4 жыл бұрын

@DuwangChew Is that what she said??? 🤔

Ah I see that he has unlocked the special skill for the long sword called “discombobulate”

I think the main reason your having so much trouble is because this is meant to be a stopping weapon, it uses the force of the horse to assist with the cut, so if you look at it that way a horse traveling at 20 something miles an hour and a human swinging at the legs, then you have both a bone crushing weapon and a cutting one. Also I see that you are holding the blade like a normal katana, but a normal blade has more blade than handle which assists with cutting, but when you have a longer handle the balance is off, so if you wanted a better cut, hold the blade much further back on the handle and do a wider swing with more momentum you need to do a proper twist with your body and do a proper step in and you should see a very drastic change in cutting power because with your examples your not getting enough momentum and speed to be and effective cutting weapon also sharpen the blade, I've practiced with weapons like this before when I was younger and it doesn't matter what kind of weapon it is if it's not sharp it wont cut, yes there are blunt like weapons that can cut (axe's), but clearly this was not even close to being sharp enough, with the weight of this weapon and the step in twist of the human body, you should be able to cleave a man in half with this thing. hope this helped.

It is a very specialized sword, and i prefer the Yari (for the Spear is The Superior Weapon (XD))... But the technique for cutting with this kind of sword (the most vigorous cut) is more hip based.. In my experience, i remember that this particular blade is good with this 2 types of cuts: - A distant straight and fast swing hitting with the upper region of the sword (near the yokote line).. This gives a very powerful but shallow cuts at a comfortable distance...(it is like the movements you made but you were kind of 'stiff'... and you should hit with the 'head' of the sword in this kind of cut)... - And the "scenic technique" (XD)..a super vigorous cut but with a short range.. you rotate your hips and 'pull' the sword with your arms, kind of replicating the swords curve.. and you get an incredibly powerful cut... But it is really (at least for me) an unwieldy weapon, or a weapon for specialists... But it is beautiful.. it reminds me of those giant swords or 'votive' swords they used for processions and etc... It can be a lovely decoration...

@getampedmiku12

5 жыл бұрын

yeah, from the vids i watched on youtube of people using nagamaki, instead of "swinging" it down or diagonally, they tend to "spin" it sideways with your hands holding the sword around your hips. probably meant to cut horses legs and take down whoever riding it, which would makes senses for the blade to be thick and a little blunt since it has to deal with the bones on horses legs.

@Valkaneer

5 жыл бұрын

"kind of replicating the swords curve". That is the technique for using a straight blade Japanese sword.

@Drsteezymcgee

5 жыл бұрын

The heaviest cuts made by force with this sword are made by pushing the top of the handle and pulling the bottom while rotating your hips. Professionals weaponise the handle as much as the blade in matches that I've seen and its quite effective. Kind of like a half bladed bo staff

@Drsteezymcgee

4 жыл бұрын

@ZackM it's definitely a specialist weapon that requires a metric ton of practice. finesse is key

@robertkelly6963

4 жыл бұрын

best comments here. you really need to pull and draw back from the hip to slice with these. but once you can...

it's a Japanese spear/sword. Does that make it a spord or a swear?

@capitalr8018

5 жыл бұрын

I like the name "swear" better

@seabass819

5 жыл бұрын

Instead of a whoosh when you swing it just says fuck

@Taistelukalkkuna

5 жыл бұрын

Talking sword with Tourettes syndrome?

@gurenmiddhall8581

5 жыл бұрын

Its more like a short bladed no dachi than a long bladed naginata

@crozraven

5 жыл бұрын

schonnj It's a katana "swordstaff" (which is also a real Scandinavian polearm).

Your channel is so awesome man. My experience with EVERY knife/sword/blade I've ever bought is that the sharpness can vary a lot, regardless of brands, sometimes they mess it up and you get a "meh" sharpness. So you got to get good at sharpening with the wet stones! It's very relaxing, almost therapeutic to do, and All my blades and swords are very sharp! Anyway all your videos that I've watched old or new are great! Cheers! Love from Mexico

Weapons that follow a singular curve are very aesthetically pleasing to me. This is one of them. Another is a knife i bought that looks almost like a kukri but it only has one curve on the back of it and no sudden angles. Its beautiful.

This just sounds to me like one day a samurai walked up to a swordsmith and told them to make him a katana that can cut cavalry. "Hello, sir. My katana is too short to use against a mounted opponent. I would like you to fix that for me." Blacksmith ties 3 hilts together and attatches it to the blade. "Now your sword can reach them."

@Red-S-267

4 жыл бұрын

A common problem it seems.

@scar445

4 жыл бұрын

imagine the look on the samurais face. slight annoyance at the wiseass shopkeeper but also slight amusement for the perfect troll he was just the victim of.

@PatrickPease

4 жыл бұрын

It also has the sound of a wiseman saying a wise thing maybe... Wise old men seem to speak in riddles

@GokuInfintysaiyan

4 жыл бұрын

Scandalous Scar Then he tries it “fuckin hell it works”

@tsduali7516

4 жыл бұрын

Katanas became shorter later , earlier Katanas were longer , after 5th century they used Katanas primarily for self-defense , so in Urban combats , nobody would use freaking standard 18th or 19th century Katana in damned battle , women Samurais were using freaking polearms , and you think heavy infantry would use 28 inch Katanas in charge ?

This is interesting and show how even if you are a reasonably good or experienced with a certain sword or weapon, you will be greatly handicapped if you use a weapon you are not used to

@jerotoro2021

5 жыл бұрын

DnD weapon proficiency modifiers confirmed.

@batwing-plays

5 жыл бұрын

Perhaps not quite handicapped: kzread.info/dash/bejne/kYyBzpebnavTpaw.html

@alvarojm750

5 жыл бұрын

Watch History Channel “Forged in Fire” for more examples of bad cuts due to weapon inexperience.

@joeyjohnson9586

5 жыл бұрын

For horseback.

@TheCozypillow

5 жыл бұрын

Nyaaa, wise words

One of my favorite things about Skall's reviews is how he keeps an objective point of view despite his own personal preferences

Thanks for the the awesome videos brutha! Please continue. They are educational and also the reviews are truthful plus the historical knowledge is on par 100 percent!

Your move, Fire-emblem weapon triangle...

@Felixr2

5 жыл бұрын

To express it in FE: Warriors weapon traits: "Antitriangle" "Mountslayer" Done.

@themitochondriaisthepowerh9177

5 жыл бұрын

It'll only be effective against the sword tho. The only unique plus is that it isn't weak to anything.

@Felixr2

5 жыл бұрын

Hmm, in that case Antitriangle doesn't really work. You could count it as a sword with Swordbreaker, but there aren't any weapon attributes in Warriors (or anything ever in FE, as far as I know) that moves a weapon out of the triangle, while it normally would be in the triangle. It can easily be introduced in some form or another, though.

@ChrisZ901

5 жыл бұрын

@@Felixr2 there are weapons that reverses the triangle, I think that's what he meant

@DefyingZero

5 жыл бұрын

XD Nice one lol!

Skall`s injuries have become a sort of a tradition on this channel ;)

@robbyhoff

5 жыл бұрын

You could create a timeline based on his injuries, like DBZ sagas

@edstar83

5 жыл бұрын

Warriors always get injured in battle.

@Weremoogle

5 жыл бұрын

Poor guy.

@penatio

5 жыл бұрын

He probably gets pommels thrown at him too much and even though he wears armor it still affects his shoulders.

@Hostility1812

5 жыл бұрын

edstar83 gotta fight to be a warrior

"I can't seem to use it properly." *Then clearly you need to go back to training school before you start hunting monsters with the long sword.* "Cut the tail! Cut the TAIL!" "Oh Shit!" "Don't Let the Rathalos get away!"

@OnlyElfen

4 жыл бұрын

Zack Silverstone I appreciate your random MH joke on an old video ❤️

@odchugames4080

4 жыл бұрын

Holy shit MH long swords did exist

@leemo142

4 жыл бұрын

I'm excited for Iceborne pc release. Played it yet?

@OnlyElfen

4 жыл бұрын

@@leemo142 19 HOURS AWAYYYYYYY

@leemo142

4 жыл бұрын

@@OnlyElfen 4 hours now!!!

"I want to give his horse a honorable death as well." Japan: Good man; here!

So you finally defeated Sir Alonne?

@propheticrain-maker1486

5 жыл бұрын

Yeeeeeesssss

@zyibesixdouze4863

5 жыл бұрын

Looks more like he talked to Shiva

@KyleJordanGaming

5 жыл бұрын

SKALL DIED.

@thexenobunny

5 жыл бұрын

Oh man. Look up Alex Roe's Kodaku theme for Sir Alonne. I will never stop recommending his remixes

@soulofsiralonne2928

5 жыл бұрын

@@thexenobunny Spread the good word, brother.

You were actually VERY close with that pronunciation (the one for the Japanese Martial Arts School). Far better than how most people would say it.

@i_love_crpg

5 жыл бұрын

Zapstur ikr most white people cant pronounce anything but he tries and i like that

@tb___8218

5 жыл бұрын

@@i_love_crpg racist...

@ColdNorth0628

5 жыл бұрын

@@i_love_crpg that is a load of bullcrap bud.

@aliceakosota797

5 жыл бұрын

nein

@physical_insanity

5 жыл бұрын

@@i_love_crpg Why is it always people like who are full of shit?

That Nagamaki has a particularly long (like very long - they were said to be 2-3 shaku in the handle and 3-4 in the blade) handle. Essentially the blade length was close to the handle length. In use its technique was closer to Katana than Naginata (i.e. no grip swapping). Traditional kendo of Nagamaki (yes it's a thing) really loves the "jodan no kamae" or what you know as "Centre Vom Tag" and the motion is like an accelerated, controlled, "fall" into the cut and follow through.

@willwilliams9557

11 ай бұрын

So I just wanted to ask but what is the absolute biggest a nagamaki can get?

@epone3488

10 ай бұрын

@@willwilliams9557 I can confidently say the blades were as long as any particular katana might be (not ōdachi or nodachi). Up to around ~80cm would be the longest Id think as thats a long Katana. Biomechanics plays a part. Like this one with the longer blade Id like to know the handle ratio. Nagamaki was a choice as ōdachi/nodachi were available. In the Edo period many Nagamaki were reduced to Katana/ Wakizashi. Note: Sengoku era wakizashi could be essentially just another katana. In the Sengoku naginata in ranks were found to be cumbersome and Nagamaki were issued instead. That's all my research tells me - Id love to know more and do a real deep dive on the Nagamaki. I'm a big fan of the weapon.

@willwilliams9557

10 ай бұрын

@@epone3488 I’m a very big fan of the Nagamaki too, aswell as the Odachi just big weapons in general.

That's my favorite japanese weapon. I'm glad SOMEONE finally gave it some time in the sun. Lol

1) It was made for use against cavalry. 2) Horses are taller than humans. 3) The weapon naturally self-orients with the edge uppermost. Skallagrim, I think you may have been trying to use it the wrong way up.

@ethanshenk2058

5 жыл бұрын

Yea i was like you always cut down never up like dude calvary made for calvary hmm i wonder what you had wrong

@aftermonkeyphireusfa716

5 жыл бұрын

I think so too. Also, I don't know wether it is supposed to be as blunt (not sharp) as the one you have here but it might be designed that way for endurance as it is supposed to be used against cavalry. So try holding it around the bottom part of it, red part and below, and cut from the side upwards. I am not knowledgeable on blades so i might simply be wrong.

@inglebear84

5 жыл бұрын

Phireus F.F.A. My first thoughts as well. There’s a reason the red band is there, and it may be to separate your hands when achieving ideal cutting leverage. You can hold the blade normally for front line self defense, but when the Calvary rapidly comes in, you have little time. So release your grip, it rapidly flips upwards, tighten, and uppercut slash. Catch the rider in the armpit where armor is weakest, or catch the horse under the draped on armor. Seems effective for that purpose, not so much for others.

@GreatSageSunWukong

5 жыл бұрын

Sadly it looks like its meant to be used to slash at horses legs, bringing them down is probably a better idea then trying to hit the rider, I don't recall ever seeing any serious armour for a Japanese horse.

"So it's a sword or a spear" *yes*

@vonclaren1

5 жыл бұрын

This is number one comment

@ecthelionalfa

5 жыл бұрын

Lol i got that reference D'Eon

I've been eying this one since you posted this review. I am now the proud owner of this very sword.

Some swords are big enough to simply amaze me, while others are large enough to might as well be used as more evidence giants existed.

If you've ever used a Naginata it's similar. That's the best way to use the Nagamaki. Also your hands are too close together. One hand should be near the Tsuba, the other should be all the way down gibing the Kashira.

@mariusdire

5 жыл бұрын

Was going to say almost the same thing regards to the naginata, since it looks like a longer bladed, shorter hafted naginata.

@garyjohnson1970

5 жыл бұрын

Yeah......what he said!!!

@snownoheakennedy9561

5 жыл бұрын

They styles are very similar to one another. In my experience the Nagamaki is best used in the Hasso-no,and Yoko Ichimonji-no. Much like the Naginata. The styles also share stances between each other.

@mariusdire

5 жыл бұрын

@@snownoheakennedy9561 given its use against cavalry I imagine a strike from hasso to sune would be a popular one. Cripples the horse and sends the rider tumbling, making them easier to finish off.

@snownoheakennedy9561

5 жыл бұрын

oh that is absolutely true. It's also handy for blocking.

Interestingly enough, the nagamaki was worn by Oda Nobunaga, known to be a brilliant strategist. I believe it to be because as he himself, the blade offers many options. Its far more maneuverable in tight spaces than most pole-arms, yet at the same time it has far greater reach than most swords, it all depends on how you use it. It can fit the purposes of both a katana and a naginata, making it a sword that, if mastered may trump them all. It needs to be noted however that nobunaga wasnt famous for his close combat strategy, but for his use of fire-arms and advanced formations with them, so i may be reading too much into this.

@deank7327

5 жыл бұрын

Are you sure your not confusing Oda Nobunaga with Uesugi Kenshin? Uesugi Kenshin did use a nagamaki and had a retinue that carried them. Also. Although Nobunaga was definitely a brilliant tactician (I don't know if I would say strategist. He was ruthless and hot-headed which caused him as much problems as it resolved) I tend to think his use of firearms came from fighting the Ikko Ikki which had somewhere around 3000 arquebusiers during the Ishiyama Hongan-ji campaigns. He had more than a few defeats from that to learn fromby the battle of Nagashino.

@hestiashearth478

5 жыл бұрын

no, you're both wrong. aren't you both confusing them with Hitler? Hitler used a nagamaki to fight the Hindu Gods and Goddesses and cut down their ties to Earth and with the blade cut apart Pangaea to create continents. The blade then inspired the Japanese to recreate it after Sun Tzu used future foresight back in the Edo Period when he was relaxing on Okinawa beaches. ok, i'm out...

@Rajamak

5 жыл бұрын

You are reading far too much into this. It is used to defend against and/or unseat cavalry riders from an infantry mans pov whilst still providing the ranged defence against swordsmen.

@RePhantomz

5 жыл бұрын

@@hestiashearth478 is that persona 2 lol

@cryptosporidium1375

5 жыл бұрын

xhuggels pike and shot

Guess we found the curvy japanese version of the zwiehander

@maximumdon7637

3 жыл бұрын

Most of the Zwiehander’s length came from its blade though right? This weapon’s length comes from its handle.

@nobleactual7616

3 жыл бұрын

Yeah but I mean both are massive sword like weapons compared to polearms

@BarsusDraco

Ай бұрын

​@@maximumdon7637 That depends. Some would want a zweihander with a slightly larger handle and shorter blade in order to use it a bit more like a spear

Me questioning why Kensei’s Katana has so much range

dude, as you said, this is used by Jigen Ryu. Just check out their videos. They hold the sword with their forearm attached to the tsuka, and press down with their entire body. The strong part of the katana is at least more than the midsection. If you look at Yagyu Shin Kage Ryu, they dont hold it with the forearm attached, but then they cut more with the tip. You are holding it like a normal katana, which dissipates the force given the sword's length. Moreover, so what if it doesn't cut? The horse is coming full force towards you. It will kill the horse and bring down the rider. And don't forget the shock damage. The main point of battle field fighting is to kill your opponent. What is a sword that doesn't cut? It's just a very hard steal stick. You'll still die if you get hit with it with enough force.

@chrispritchard2331

5 жыл бұрын

That style leans more to killing your opponent in 1 cut. The cut being heavy and full to do the maximum amount of damage, thus killing your opponent and not allowing a recovery. For heavy cuts you need a bit of leverage or to space your hands out. It wasn't out of place to see practitioners hold the blade at the dull part near the habaki with shorter katana, so they could have the leverage to make a deep cut. Of course if you want more leverage and deep cuts into a mounted rider then you need a blade that can do it. This was it.

@eval_is_evil

4 жыл бұрын

But why not a spear or polearm? Why this abomination? XD

@drb5538

4 жыл бұрын

@Tomi The Japanese did more commonly use spears and polearms. The Yari and Naginata. This seems like a specialised weapon and was probably a far less common sight.

@loganthesaint

4 жыл бұрын

Tomi i imagine it could double as a sword in combat with ground troops. Pikes and spears aren’t as manageable in combat. This weapon bridged those gaps. Need to kill a horse? Also need to fight ground forces one on one while still dealing the horses?

@FalconWindblader

4 жыл бұрын

@@drb5538While the yari, as with all spears below around 2 meters tall, is easy to use, it's not the case with the naginata--it's basically a katana placed on a pole & usually VERY long, making it requiring specialized training to use. the invention of the nagamaki is more of a novelty or curiosity as opposed to truly develop a combat weapon for widespread use. it's basically for those who kinda wanna use a sword & not sacrifice the reach of a polearm, but ain't proficient enough to wield a naginata, & of course, reluctant to use a yari due to lack of versatility outside of combat. It is worth noting that unlike the katana, which are quite standardized weapons due to their statuses as weapons of lords, nagamaki ain't standardized & you can find many different handle to blade ratios. the term 'nagamaki' simply means 'long wrap' after all, & ANY sword with a handle longer than your usual katana but not quite yet a polearm, qualifies as a nagamaki. your blade could practically be that of kodachi size & shorter, & the overall length less than five feet tall, it'd qualify as a nagamaki so long as the handle is noticeably longer than your regular katana ones.

Did you try setting it to wumbo?

@kristopherhollon5852

5 жыл бұрын

Lol

@disturb0234

5 жыл бұрын

sugar reaper underrated comment 😂😂

Loved using these things in the Gekokujo mod for Mount and Blade.

Thanks for this amazing review 😍

A weapon to surpass Metal Gear...

@littleregg3164

4 жыл бұрын

Anime swords are real

Have you been seen by a physical therapist that specializes in athletes? Considering the HEMA you do, they may be able to help you figure out how to keep from doing further damage. Regarding the sword: I'm just spitballing here based on my knowledge of body mechanics, but might it be deliberately designed to rotate upwards? What about a diagonal upward cut to a horse's neck? If you were going to thrust at a cavalryman or his horse with a blade shaped like this, wouldn't you want the blade side up for better piercing geometry with the point and curve?

@lupus67remus7

5 жыл бұрын

Contemporary art seems to suggest so, too... Both for that and its Chinese equivalent (the nodachi), although the latter has a less extreme handle, meaning it is more appropriate for a style combat ressembling traditional sword techniques at close quaters (whereas a nagamaki handles more like a polearm).

@pietrayday9915

5 жыл бұрын

I was thinking something similar regarding the sword: that trying to force it to point in the direction one would expect from a traditional Japanese sword is using it against its design. Consider the evidence: 1. The sword tends to "lay" naturally with the edge facing upward, not downward. 2. Trying to force it to lay the other direction, for horizontal and downward strokes, seems to have been ineffective. 3. Skallagrim seems to have even injured himself trying to force the sword to do what he expects it to. I don't know much about Japanese swords, but it does seem unusual for a sword to be designed so counter-intuitively for intuitive use: rather, it seems like perhaps it's designed to be used in a specialized manner that fits its unorthodox design better. Add to that the fact that its intended target - cavalry - is a very different thing from the infantry that other Japanese swords are designed to be used against, and I think we might see some clues to what's going wrong: for example, an armored horse's most vulnerable area would be its lower legs and ankles; also, a cavalry unit's biggest advantages (and vulnerabilities) compared to infantry are its weight, speed, mobility, endurance, and momentum: I would consider the possibility that a sword like this might not be intended to be swung at a charging horse, when the charging horse already has a tremenous amount of power hurtling it towards the sword's blade. Note also the advantage to such a long handle compared to the sword-length blade: the advantage of that handle seems to be in its leverage and maneuverability. I'm thinking maybe this blade was designed for cuts low to the ground near a horse's ankles, and probably wasn't designed for wide, powerful slashes, but rather short, accurate thrusts and sweeps into the path of a big, heavy, fast moving target, perhaps used by a warrior who is himself running toward and out of that charging horse's path. This unusual sword's form suggests an origin as an agricultural implement, such as a scythe, and I'm inclined to think that this, too, might suggest the secret to the way it was intended to be swung and used....

@Skallagrim

5 жыл бұрын

I didn't injure myself when using this sword, that happened in the gym.

@nigelft

5 жыл бұрын

Richard Sabo You maybe right ... From my own experience of Battojutsu practice, the way you draw is really, depending on most positions, a draw-cut, so, since the edge is pointing downwards, as you draw from the scabbard, you sweep the blade upwards, in an arc ... my own spitball then is that you adopt a stance, the blade tip pointing down, and to your side (so kinda at a 45o angle ...), with one hand about an inch from the tsuba, and the other half way down, then do a sweep-cut upwards, with most of the momentum/rotation coming from a combination of you shoulders, and hips, at the same time ... a downward cut would be the equal, but directly opposite, of that, with the blade tip almost behind your head ...

@richard6133

5 жыл бұрын

@@nigelft In a battle, the weapon should generally already be drawn, unless you're having to transition to a different weapon, or falling victim to a sneak attack. This weapon does not seem like a sidearm that a soldier would just carry around all the time, mobilized or not. While the draw is important in all armed martial arts across all cultures and times, I think that cutting from the draw is not the primary intended purpose of this weapon. Musashi himself wrote, "Do nothing that is of no purpose," so I have to entertain that the odd handling characteristics were for _some_ purpose. I could be right or wrong - I'm just throwing the idea against the wall to see if it sticks to anything.

I’d recommend, as a know-nothing :), that instead of swinging it like a sword, you may have an easier time using your top hand as sort of a pivot point, and the extra long handle as leverage for the strike... since, if they were used for horses, it was similar to jousting in that, you need to get one solid strike as your enemy passes you. Just based on observation, hope it’s helpful? Great channel by the way

The red part of the grip looks more smooth, like one hand is supposed to slide along that area while making a strike. Your other hand could alternate between the fore and aft grip sections, your choice depending on how far away that cavalry is and how much control you need. Speculating here

Skal, I've seen it mentioned in a previous video's comments, but you've never addressed it. *Pocket sand. Effective?*

@madbruv

5 жыл бұрын

Why would it not be if your quick enough.

@gavroshtheswift9959

5 жыл бұрын

You guys remember deadliest warriors? Always wondered about the ninja with the glass powder eggs

@dingo3905

5 жыл бұрын

Pocket sand? True weebs use pocket blossoms

@SilverTemplar

5 жыл бұрын

The Dale Gribble approach.

@jordannewthomas3293

5 жыл бұрын

@@dingo3905 cherry blossoms specifically, ya know for the sake of drama.

As I enjoy staff fighting, that thing scares the crap out of me. Just practising with that would be dangerous. I want one.

@marduke45

5 жыл бұрын

its just a staff. with a blade on it. :p

@whitenoiserevived6575

5 жыл бұрын

I'm with you on that I just can't see many stances you can do with this weapon

@AL-lz6px

5 жыл бұрын

@@marduke45 No, it's a half-blade staff.

@yulfine1688

4 жыл бұрын

@@whitenoiserevived6575 it definitely was not a common weapon, though the ideal technique is minimal because its used against Calvary which was mainly horses. Not hard to take a horse out with it and the rider then switch to something else. Works better than a spear for Calvary if you ask me. Still though neither are useful once armor came into play. Anything from chain and above made much of spears and bows pointless. Least the ground troops who didn't have money work easy targets outside of that you are basically dealing with a well geared night and most if not all the same principals apply to killing them.

Nice Therion shirt, I have one just like it somewhere. I remember when that album came out. Feels like a lifetime ago

How much hilt you want? Samurai: yes.

Have you tried impaling upwards at a charging horse with it?

@paulbenedict1289

5 жыл бұрын

Noa Namex Probably not since he's still alive.

@squawk4391

5 жыл бұрын

Congratulations, you got killed by a dead horse! If you're being cavalry charged, either point a long weapon at him to scare him off (horses don't like running into spikes, surprisingly) or hit the rider with something. Most likely an arrow, unless you're a Retiarius. Which seems unlikely.

@paulbenedict1289

5 жыл бұрын

CER SIVA Trained warhorse will absolutely run into all sort of spikes, the psychological effect was more for the rider. Standing in front of the charging cavalry with a pike is a suicidal mission - most likely you would inflict casualties, but also become casualty yourself.

@firepower7017

5 жыл бұрын

@@paulbenedict1289 I really wanna see a Winged Hussar vs a Samurai.

@paulbenedict1289

5 жыл бұрын

Fire Power701 In what context?

You stole that from Sir Alonne didnt you ?

@fuckmedude8167

5 жыл бұрын

No, he didnt stab himself yet

@jangofett4547

5 жыл бұрын

no he traded his soul for it

@markopusic8258

5 жыл бұрын

Wasn't sir Alonne using a nodachi?

@markopusic8258

5 жыл бұрын

@White-Van Helsing oh... Well I've now been enlightened. Thank you random person of the Internet

@ArstotzkaEmpire

5 жыл бұрын

KaelisRa81 goddamit. I was literally thinking about this.

A master level weapon that allows max flexible movements for martial artists or seasoned warriors. The turning was made on purpose for quick slashing strikes and its slightly blunt edge perfect for digging and dragging into your enemy's body.

That moment when under $300 is affordable

@Yellow.1844

3 жыл бұрын

make more money bruv

@johnserosanguineous1886

3 жыл бұрын

Get into guns then. $300 is cheap AF in by comparison.

@YusufKhan-wx1jn

3 жыл бұрын

@@johnserosanguineous1886 both. Both are good

@thousloth5973

3 жыл бұрын

@@johnserosanguineous1886 I know right also getting into cars & 300 is considered pocket change.

@Gottaculat

3 жыл бұрын

@@johnserosanguineous1886 This is exactly why I stopped collecting blades. Given the choice between a $600 sword or a $600 Sig P360 XL, I'm buying the Sig. Actually, I recently bought a 1943 Long Branch Lee Enfield No.4 Mk1* for a mere $200... but it had no iron sights, so I had to get replacement sights, which cost about $100, then I wanted a scope for it, so I had to get a no drill tap rail system which was $150, then a scope, which was $200, then scope rings which were another $100, and I wanted to hand load my own ammo, so a basic reloading kit was $50, powder was $25, bullets were $30, cases were $25, and primers were about $30. Also needed a cheek riser due to the comb not being high enough for the scope, which was another $50. They warned me about how expensive a gun addiction is, but I didn't listen!

I'm not versed in historical (or any other kind, for that matter) weaponry, but this video felt like the perfect lenght. Straight to the point, no rambling or personal preference for or against it. This is what I subscribed for. Yet - I would deeply enjoy a "first time using a unfamiliar weapon" kind of review of this (and other B-list weapons). I think this might just be the format, that could return Your channel back to the basics, while keeping it fresh and taking into account the decreasing attention span of a casual media consumer. I hope this is not just /my/ opinion, and others would add to this "sensational vs informational" debate. but i won't hold my breath.

Sir Alonne would like his weapon back... Edit: He certainly knew how to use it when he wiped the floor with me.

Not just used against cavalry but by cavalry. The extra length allowed one to brace to meet the target since the speed of movement lent more force to the equation. Also provided more reach, and could be used as polearm or spear if needed.

I was watching Granblue Narmaya gameplay and this came up. Learn something new now.

The issue with the Nagamaki is that it handles a lot like a Naginata just with a longer blade. This means the cuts are done with a sweeping draw and it doesn't at all feel natural when holding it. It's also considered one of if not the most difficult Japanese bladed weapon to use effectively and it was mostly used by Daimyo's close personal guards such as Uesugi Kenshin's personal retinue. That being said, the easier to use Nagamaki are generally only as long as up to your chin. There isn't any set rules on how long they are suppose to be, but that's generally what most beginners go for as it makes it easier to control. The majority of Nagamaki from the Muromachi period (during the Warring States Period) were usually around 50-54 inches in length overall which also confirms the height of up to the chin vs average height of Japanese Males of the period. It should be noted that few if any Female Samurai used the blade, as it seems they overall preferred the Naginata over it.

@jellysquiddles3194

5 жыл бұрын

I find it very easy to use - but then again I've learned to use all weapons. If you train specifically only with swords for years and then have a polearm in your hands it will feel very different. As a amateur you can easily chop away at things with a sword and be fairly successful, because most beginners just stand there and use their arms. With a nagamaki (and naginata) you need to move your entire body according to where the blade is and is supposed to go. You do wide long steps (or many many small ones) to position your body to "pull the lever". The longer the handle the less your arms actually do at all. Small nagamakis can be spun around using staff techniques, but if you have one taller than yourself that obviously becomes impossible (you'd hit the dirt). So it becomes an entirely different fighting style. If you are a good sword fighter as well as a good polearm/staff fighter you will find it very easy to use a nagamaki and enjoy the benefits of both weapon classes - cutting like a sword and range like a polearm.

3 factors are holding you back on that weapon. The highest critical factor is, your injured. Stop. Just rest for now and let your body heal. Do light working on it, rehab, just go easy on that shoulder till your ready. Second factor is the blade's edge, yes that is a dull weapon and either made on a false edge or just dulled over prolong use or cleaning. Sharpen it up, clean it, make it hair line ready again. Finally, training or not, it's just practice... but practice with a dulled weapon and injury is what we call 'false practice'. It is improper methods that does not lead to improvement in any way. Go back to reference one and two. After healed and ready, after sword is touched up and sharpened... then, practice it for a time and get use to the unique grip and maybe spend time watching a few of the masters to see their hand placement and use of the grip. I'd like to see you re-do this video in a few months when your healed and gotten a few practice swings in once it's touched up. Please get better first and foremost, then try again for us.

@Shaky_pixel

5 жыл бұрын

awesome info

@propyro85

5 жыл бұрын

That first tip, that's some solid advice.

@iswearallthetime

5 жыл бұрын

Yes clean solid advice there first 2 lines.

@samuellecalvez6699

5 жыл бұрын

also he should use a sliding front hand and a fix back hand

@misterspoo7068

5 жыл бұрын

hey skullagrim pin the comment already

I could be mistaken but i think in trained hands the turning of the blade when you lose your grip is for a extremely quick change in strike directions! You could make a instant upslash (or sideslash) after a missing downslash if you know what i mean...would be a pretty (bad) suprise for the enemy!

I’ve handled one of these. Due to the handle, the strength you can hold the blade is amazing as your grip can be wide. An enemy running into these would hit a solid wall of steel. I can imagine using against cavalry very well.

I find it extremely aesthetically pleasing!

Haha I thought the straps were part of some traditional Japanese dress! Then I looked at it closer and it's a western Navy blue shirt, open, printed tee shirt and shoulder straps xD

Hey Skallagrim, any chance you can do an updated review/look at For Honor? There's been a number of new heroes and weapons added to the game you'd maybe wanna take a critical eye to? I love the meticulousness you bring to what you do.

It’s funny that after all that, he never tried just holding the lower half of the handle with both hands just to see if he could cut at all with it.

@mariovazquez4436

3 жыл бұрын

True lol

You cant end them rightly with this sword. 0/10

@SoraTheKobold

5 жыл бұрын

Just imagine taking that huge ass handle off and chucking it at someone

@stitchowi

5 жыл бұрын

ShabbyDig77 Hot damn

@vonclaren1

5 жыл бұрын

Yes you can. Just take the second katana hidden in the handle and throw that

@IamMortui

5 жыл бұрын

Just grab the blade and bash their brains out with that sword length of a handle.

@patrickfrost9405

5 жыл бұрын

If you could remove the pommel, it would be too powerful. This is a good thing.

from limited training with japanese sword arts the grip is with the index and middle fingers relaxed and a tight grip using the thumb, ring and little fingers. Now I was taught this was to lock your wrist against joint manipulation (like the old trick when someone tries to squeeze your hand to hurt you while shaking hands), but you also keep the wrists stiff because the katana was meant for a drawing cut, not a hack or chop. Part of the reason they cut so well is that you drag the edge along the target instead of chopping into it like you would with an axe. From how I was taught you cut from the core and the shoulders and drag the edge along the target to cut. Other's may word this differently or have been taught otherwise, but this is what I was shown to do.

That's a complete slice weapon, you are striking, you may want to pull back tu cut nanoseconds after the strike completes (sorry for the bad English, saludos desde Costa Rica, Pura vida)

If you swing it from around or below that red material, you will give a lot more momentum to the blade during it's cut. It's just a katana with a longer handle for a much more powerful cut

So, this is going to be 12 minutes of Skall talking about his overwhelming love of gloriously superior Nippon steel.

@R.O.U.S

5 жыл бұрын

Lol, no.

@PumpkinHoard

5 жыл бұрын

I'm pretty sure that would cause the universe to implode should he ever throw it at someone. Some weapons are simply too powerful for this world....

@KaiserAfini

5 жыл бұрын

MOCHIRON DESU !

@amarith1392

5 жыл бұрын

@@PumpkinHoard A weapon to surpass Metal Gear!!!

@AimForMyHead81

5 жыл бұрын

O

You're not getting old, you're just getting "distinguished" my guy

Can you imagine Roronoa Zoro taking a bite on this monstrosity? Zoro: "Hold my Wado Ichimonji,"

@burritowyrm6530

3 жыл бұрын

Deserve Not Desire Haha read some wano he bites a mf scythe

I think the massive handle is to help brace against the impact you would have to deal with while fighting horseback

naga=long, maki=wrapping, basically meaning a sword with a long handle.. but as with a zweihänder, which is a sword, its actually used more akin to a polearm

@theolddeus9672

5 жыл бұрын

*giantdad intensifies*

so i'm no weapon expert but since this was made to beat cavalry unit and it's pretty dang long wouldn't it be better just to use it like a naginata, because this thing screams i wanna be a sword but i must be used like a polearm since the one that's using me is a guy going against another guy but on a horse

@cvbpo

5 жыл бұрын

in china blades like this was called horse cutter lol

@wittedboss99

5 жыл бұрын

yeah i mean this blade was made either to kill the jockey or cut the leg of a horse running towards you

@Kurokubi

5 жыл бұрын

Pretty much how it was used albeit a tad differently for obvious reasons.

@jasonroberts271

5 жыл бұрын

Actually, the goal of anti-cavalry blades in Japan was to be able to kill the rider while sparing the horse if possible. Horses were expensive in Europe and mainland Asia to be sure, but in Japan where they were not native and the mountainous region was not ideal for raising large herds, they were a fortune. Killing the horse was still preferable to dying, of course, but whenever possible you wanted to kill the rider without injuring the horse so that it could be caught after you won the battle and you could mitigate some of your massive wartime expenses.

@stupidburp

5 жыл бұрын

Saving the horse was preferable but winning the battle was essential. Thus, despite the waste horses were indeed targeted on some occasions and some weapons were designed and used for that purpose. Historical art shows horses being targeted.

I do believe it is ought to be handled sort of like a scythe, especially since you mentioned it was used against cavalry. Grabbing it up high and way down should give you a nice cut if you use your waist like others have mentioned.

Screw the straps... I was checking out your shirt. Great band, great album. Blood of Kingu is my favorite track.

That poor thing needs career counseling, it clearly cannot decide if it wants to be a sword or a polearm

@jotabeas22

5 жыл бұрын

@The V word you have issues.

@robertharris6092

5 жыл бұрын

Sword arm...

@Aethgeir

5 жыл бұрын

It's non-binary...

@Notmyname1593

5 жыл бұрын

It has decided to be a horselegcutter instead. Very effective, I have read.

@josephmorales8275

5 жыл бұрын

Both...its both

Skallagrim, unfortunately there is not much footage from you trying, but from what I can see you try to use your arms too much and from that you loose control and thus speed and edge alignment. From what I learned about japanese styles, they focus much more on hip and feet movement, with minimal arms. Unfortunately I havent handled a Nagamaki, but we have a staff technique that I would use: put the right hand right at the tsuba, the left at the kashira(pommel). Move the left hip forward (only turn your torso or take a step, both are viable) hold the left hand in front of your belly and the right hand above your head (or to the side). Then turn your hip all the way around and move your left hand to the hip (that's all the arm movement you do, belly to hip) the right arm follows the arc of the swing until it is straight (it ends far in front of you). Alternatively you can bring the nagimaki into position, then move your right hand down to a katana grip and swing it like a greatsword.

@patrickkeller2193

5 жыл бұрын

I wan't even talking about the shoulder injury, just about the nagamaki usage, but improper sword usage could also damage the shoulder, if he has a habit of janking his arm behind his back with force(like I have seen in this video) that would put strain on the shoulder.

@shizanketsuga8696

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for clearing that up. I knew something about his movements was off, couldn't work, but I could not put my finger on it. After rewatching the footage I think you are absolutely correct. That puts my mind at ease. :D

@brianleben4893

5 жыл бұрын

He sometimes also does the same in HEMA techniques. The secret to any fencing is to maintain a more relaxed posture in the arms. They just serve as a transfer and directing system for the power and speed generated by the legs. Hence, the universal admonishment to keep the back straight, knees bent and feet evenly spaced in pretty much every form of sword fighting world wide. This enables the most powerful muscle groups we have to do the work, and keep us from wrenching shoulders, backs, elbows, wrists and even (as a former student of mine who relied on way too much strength found out) necks. All Japanese swords rely more on the draw motion in the cut to make them bite into a target. Straight blades drag their way through a target, while curved ones have to be kept in contact- hence the draw. It’s simple physics. One that big needs more balance and a wider stance to be effective.

@patrickkeller2193

5 жыл бұрын

I have been taught two simple rules: 1. Never move your hands behind the plane of your body; 2. Keep your hands the same distance from your center plane. If you violate one of the rules you probably need to move your hips. If you see a japanese swordfighter pull the sword back for a wide swing, you may notice that the head and feet are aligned forward , but the hips and shoulder are turned all the way to the side so that the hands are still in front of the body even though the sword is all the way back there.

About your difficulties with the oval grip- I believe I saw menuki under the wrap. Those are not just ornaments- they fit into your palm and help stabilize your hands.

Looking at ancient Japanese art, the Nagamaki is seen, being used by warriors on horseback, using the length of the weapon to impale opponents, before they can even get close to the horse (Polearm). I guess if the warrior is dismounted if the horse dies or gets injured, the Nagamaki is probably designed to double up as a Katana for close combat. That way, they don't have to carry both types of weapons for mounted and normal combat, but make it a 2-in-1 deal. Neat little bit of (brutal) history. 👍

Try using it more as a polearm than as a sword, kind of like a quarterstaff that’s sharp. The long handle is also used for blunt strikes and blocks

@dokky

5 жыл бұрын

Yeah, but curved handle is disturbing for a two handed weapon. It makes me want to use it like a poleaxe, and it doesn't work like that

@stitchowi

5 жыл бұрын

T0kabe I sense Kensei rework main

@dokky

5 жыл бұрын

Stitchowi : For Honor reference ?

@weldonwin

5 жыл бұрын

With it turned around, with the edge facing upwards, it could be good for stabbing with, especially at an oncoming horse or the rider on top of that horse

@vapeBot

5 жыл бұрын

Also, the sheathe might be so sturdy because with it on, the whole thing is just a curved staff

sir alonne's sword?

@biohazard724

5 жыл бұрын

Considering how big he is, I think so. Or a Nodachi.

@metalman6698

5 жыл бұрын

It even has a similar coloring to his sword.

@alexmedjay3025

5 жыл бұрын

YEAH! Its like it was make for people with 3 metres tall.

@metalman6698

5 жыл бұрын

I actually remember a metatron video where he specifically says that sir alonne uses a nagamaki.

@sephryn6112

5 жыл бұрын

Yes he used a nagamaki. The Alonne knights use a shirasaya

Well it slays an army of Oni in Nioh mate, just level up your strength stat.

Have you tried swinging it like an ax? As in sliding the top arm down when swinging. IDK if that would work but it is worth a shot.

Its because you were using downwards strokes. This was used in a long sweeping upstroke with the entire bodies weight behind it to take a horses head clean off.

@GiraffeAnatomy

5 жыл бұрын

Makes sense with the balance/weight of the blade wanting to be facing upwards. He stated that if he relaxed his grip, the blade would want to turn and face up.

@enold4ever

5 жыл бұрын

I agree that makes sense, except for the beheading part. But slicing upwards in a diagonal cut from the side seems likely.

@elivevile

4 жыл бұрын

" long sweeping upstroke with the entire bodies weight behind it " I'm seeing a Sho-Ryu-Ken kind of move. I think this is wrong...

@aceambling7685

3 жыл бұрын

Lmao I'd like at least one historical source of a horse's head being sliced clean off anywhere with anything, let alone this overzised katana on a battlefield mid charge.

Couldnt use it cause the lack of throwable pommel. That just demoralizes you, to the point you cant cut the tatami.

@a-blivvy-yus

5 жыл бұрын

This also explains why he can't get a good cut with any katana he's used previously.

@rina5221

5 жыл бұрын

legends never die, do they?

@IHateSmilingFriendsTheTVShow

5 жыл бұрын

The pommel jokes have been going on for litterally 2 years which is why i admire them so much

@knownas2017

5 жыл бұрын

The only way the meme will end if it's ended rightly. ... But if you throw a pommel at a pommel, the universe would implode. So, the only way it'll end is if the universe ends. Kappa

I'm familiar with the Jigen forms. It's an interesting, and was a popular form with main lander Japanese Samurai, for the respects for Physical conditioning. The Nagamaki uses a low swing, cutting upwards. It also uses overhead strikes for a finishing blow to a fallen enemy. The weapon utilizes repetition.

That schielhau and the messer cuts are really nicely done... 5:09