$20 Sword vs $200 Sword: We Put Them to the Test!

[@sujankumar724]

I really like your honest review on your own manufactured products brother, many won't do it thinking it might indirectly effect their sales in the market. 5 stars to your honesty dude.God bless you.

[@Karatemart]

Thank you so much Sujan! I really appreciate that! Thanks so much for watching!

[@Pharaoh_Tutankhamen]

Moral of the story: If it's a $20 sword or a $200 sword, you should still be buying it from Karatemart

[@Karatemart]

Thanks man! Yeah, we really try to carry swords in everyone’s price point. I really appreciate that kind comment! Thank you so much for watching and for your continued support!

[@drivestrength5394]

New to the channel - I am impressed w your honesty - very refreshing! Keep up the good work!

[@Karatemart]

Thank you so much! I really appreciate that!

[@IISonofThunderII]

Thank you for having cheap swords! I’m 13 and I don’t get much of an allowance but I made 55 bucks and was left with $47 and I really want a strong sturdy yet unsharpened sword, then I come across your amazing prices and now I found a really nice one on your site so thank you!😁😁😁😁

[@Karatemart]

That's awesome Juan! I really appreciate that! We try to carry swords in all price ranges. Thanks so much for watching and for your support! I really appreciate that!

[@plojo3981]

Like the honestly vibe from you feels genuine fun to watch☀️

[@Karatemart]

I really appreciate that! I guess I just want to give the viewers as much information as possible about the items I show off so that they can make an educated decision. Thank you so much for watching and for your kind comment. I hope you have a great week!

[@johnemmons9087]

I MISSED WEAPONS WEDNESDAY!!!! My feed didn’t bring it up! Anyway...great video!!! I’ve got two of those short swords. They are the same length as escrima sticks and I use them the same way in stick katas. Believe it or not I sliced up a watermelon for my wife last week with my ww2 katana! I love that you are whacking that solid tree dummy! And beating the blades together! NICE!!! My take is the short sword is for “survivalist” standard stainless which can’t be hardened but you don’t want it to be. You want to be able to sharpen it with a file. And you don’t want it to snap when when prying out roots when foraging. It will cut small branches for the camp site. And for double stick fighting and self defense. You don’t want your blade to break. And you can repair it and get back to life. The katana held up pretty well. It’s designed for cutting flesh with a small amount of bone. Not cutting down a trees. Every blade is designed for a purpose. Axes are made to cut things like “Woody”. Also a side note samurai wood deflect a strike with the back of a blade so as not to harm that precious edge they need to survive another battle. Side note a spring steel blade katana would not bend like yours did. If you get your swords from longquan they do make a spring steel blade katana. I think that for their intended purpose that they both did their job well! I’d give them both a 10 outta 10! Great job Kyle!!!

[@Karatemart]

Wow John! That is a lot of really helpful information! Thank you so much for commenting. I actually learned a lot from reading what you said. Thanks so much for watching and for your continued support. I really do appreciate it!

[@johnemmons9087]

@@Karatemart u got it! Always happy to contribute when it comes to one of my first loves! It been an obsession with me since I made my first sword in 1973. Happened to be a katana! Since then I have made for people all over the world blades. I’ve kept it on a “hobby” kind of basis so it always feels new and fun. I was very very lucky to have known someone who trained in Japan as a martial artist when I was 17. He taught me how to make a katana. Took me 6/8ish months to make in my stepfathers shop. At that point I was hooked! I’ve made European/Viking bladed weapons and Asian weapons. I always go back to Asian especially Japanese. It’s in fact the style of martial arts I still take. I’m actually gonna go into my shop right now to build an Okinawan weapon cause I just got a new tool for my lathe! Maybe I’ll send you one in appreciation for “WEAPONS WEDNESDAY”!

[@Karatemart]

@@johnemmons9087 that is so awesome John! I really love your appreciation for weapons and your knowledge of making them. Thank you so much for everything brother!

[@johnemmons9087]

@@Karatemart 🤜🏼💨

[@kylerogerspowers2935]

Thanks for sharing. I thought the watermelon slice was super nice. Lol everyone got some melon. On a hot day.

[@Karatemart]

Thanks Kyle! Yeah, that watermelon actually looked really delicious! They seem to be in season right now. Thank you so much for watching and for your continued positivity! It makes doing these videos worth it!

[@stevelewis7263]

So use the $200 sword to kill the intruder, and plant the $20 sword next to the body

[@Karatemart]

Omg😂😂😂

[@Master_phi]

nice video man. please do more videos about katanas and keep up the good work

[@Karatemart]

Thank you so much Philip! I made this video after the employees left last night and honestly debated even releasing it because I wasn’t really happy about how it turned out. I really appreciate your kind comment. That makes me feel better about releasing it. Thanks so much for your support Philip!

[@gunnerhiro394]

I wouldn't have noticed the bend in the expensive sword - as someone else said - 5 * for your honesty.

[@Karatemart]

Thanks Gunner! I appreciate that. When I test things out on video, you’ll see that I’ve had a lot of things break. Whenever I show things break on video, that item never sells again, but I’d rather it not sell than have unhappy customers. I hope you are having an excellent week, my friend!

[@gunnerhiro394]

@@Karatemart - Actually - the thin sword is more of a machete - and as u wouldn't chop a tree with a machete - bet it'd be great for clearing brush..

[@juliogusmao1484]

Thanks to post this vídeo! Congrats .

[@Karatemart]

Thank you Julio! I appreciate the kind comment. Thanks so much for watching!

[@dsanchez9703]

Dat $200 sword is super cool bro!

[@Karatemart]

Thanks man! I really like it as well! It looks great and held up pretty nicely considering what I put it through.

[@manchagojohnsonmanchago6367]

nice honest test

[@Karatemart]

Thank you! I wanted to really put the blades to a fair test. Thank you so much for watching and for your comment! Have a great weekend!

[@anthonymartin9029]

Can you please do a video on the full tang Tactical katana?

[@Karatemart]

I do really like that sword. I may do a video with it in the future. Thank you so much for watching!

[@TheFrog767]

I love how you give it to the product line I'd still get the small sword for practice. After Christmas l am looking for a katana. All the best for Christmas and New Year just in case you don't post one more before Christmas. 🙏🖖🍻👏👏👏👏👏

[@Karatemart]

Thank you so much! Merry Christmas to you as well my friend!

[@CandiedRX]

can you make a closer review of the full tang carbon steel katana?

[@Karatemart]

I’m not 100% sure, but I may have reviewed it in my Samurai Swords video a few months ago. Thanks so much for watching!

[@1234Brian.Street]

One is a blade for assassin the other is a blade for Sword fighting.

[@Karatemart]

Thanks so much for watching, Brian! I really appreciate it!

[@lewisreeves9843]

The wing chung dummy is a warrior

[@Karatemart]

Hahahaha! That wing chun dummy has been through so much! You can even find old videos of me using it 5 years ago where it was actually in decent shape! Thanks so much for watching!

[@lewisreeves9843]

​@@Karatemart keep it up man your doing a great job

[@Karatemart]

@@lewisreeves9843 Thank you so much Lewis! I can't tell you how much I appreciate the positive comments! Sadly, there is so much criticism an negativity on KZbin that it really makes a difference when you spread kindness. Thank you so much for watching and for your kind remarks!

[@lewisreeves9843]

@@Karatemart aye no problem man you always bring the positivity in the videos you make n that stuff spreads!

[@Kuzgun_Kuskan]

Ngl i like the 20 dollar one :) oh btw are u gonna make the training swords video?

[@Kuzgun_Kuskan]

I like the 20 dollar one cause its basic reliable and trusty

[@Karatemart]

Thanks Vadim! I agree. The $20 one actually did pretty well. Yeah, I'm sure a training swords video will be coming down the road, but right now I have a list of other videos I need to do first. Thanks so much for watching!

[@spencer1980]

Softer steels are still steel, so it's not like they're actually "soft." Softer steels also aren't without their advantages either. They sharpen very fast, which can compensate for their low durability, and they're also not as brittle, which can protect them from breaking/cracking. I still wouldn't want to get hit with something cheap and light like the one in this video. It definitely ain't gonna tickle. Also, softer doesn't mean less sharp. You can sharpen bronze to a razor edge. Softer just means less edge retention, so they'll dull faster.

[@Kuzgun_Kuskan]

@@spencer1980 yea i agree if i was gonna keep it as a decoration i would most likely get the katana

[@masterjedi1980]

Lol man the crew walked into all the free watermelon slices on break time.

[@Karatemart]

Yes they did! Thanks so much for watching Clifford!

[@GOxHAM]

Amazing testing video!

[@Karatemart]

Thanks brother!!

[@NeaHaunts]

For weapon Wednesday or next weapon Wednesday can you introduce the Demon Hunter Knife?? I am thinking of buying it but I don’t know how strong it is

[@Karatemart]

That is an interesting knife. It seems pretty strong and I definitely understand why you would want to see it tested. I'm not sure if I want to do another weapon testing video next week, but I may test that knife in the future. Thank you so much for watching and for the suggestion.

[@NeaHaunts]

@@Karatemart ok thanks so much!!!!

[@Karatemart]

@@NeaHaunts Thank you so much for watching and I really do appreciate your kind remarks during our live stream. You seem like a really nice person and I appreciate that. Have a great week!

[@NeaHaunts]

@@Karatemart you to!!! U guys are my favorite weapon company! You have a great week to!!!!! You are a really nice person also!

[@Karatemart]

@@NeaHaunts I really appreciate that!!!

[@TheKentuckyPatriot]

Fantastic! Just subscribed!

[@Karatemart]

Thank you so much! I really appreciate that!

[@queentitaniaofthefae4846]

Question, what stainless steel did the smaller 20$ sword use 3cr13? 420? 440?

[@Karatemart]

That’s a great question, but it’s been so long since I made this video that I don’t remember. I’m going to guess either 440 or 3Cr13. Thanks so much for watching!

[@TheGreatest1974]

In my experience SOME and this is not by any means the norm, but some cheap knives are equally as tough and as good as expensive ones

[@Karatemart]

I’ve experienced that as well, but I agree that it is not the norm. I really appreciate you watching my video and thank you so much for your comment. I hope you are having a great week!

[@laith114]

Thank you much

[@Karatemart]

Thank you so much for watching! I really appreciate it!

[@Swisso_]

Are you guys gonna be able to ship to Austria till march 2022????

[@Karatemart]

Hi! We do ship internationally, but we have to check the laws in a country before shipping anything there. Please visit www.KarateMart.com/international for more details. Thanks so much for watching!

[@Swisso_]

@@Karatemart i cant select a different country how do i fix that

[@Karatemart]

@@Swisso_ hi, because of the differing laws in each country, we need to check the laws before sending anything there, so please call or email customer service to place your order. Thank you!

[@juke1225]

Nice video!

[@Karatemart]

Thank you Jason! I really appreciate the kind comment! Thank you so much for watching!

[@juke1225]

@@Karatemart thank you for providing such great content!

[@socialxcancer]

Excellent video!

[@Karatemart]

Thank you!!

[@constantinesmith5972]

Is the used 200$ sword still in your possession? I'll buy it for a lower price if that's an option

[@Karatemart]

It is, but I’ve beaten it up pretty bad for some other projects.

[@ronkawasaki1896]

Where can I buy the $20 one

[@Karatemart]

Hi Ron! Everything shown on our KZbin channel is available at www.KarateMart.com. Thanks so much for watching!

[@kingk2768]

Can u deliver to South Africa

[@Karatemart]

We do ship internationally, but we have to check the laws in a country before shipping anything there. Please visit www.KarateMart.com/international for more details. Thanks so much for watching!

[@GaryTurbo]

It's more of a cutlass, too short to be a full sword too long to be a dagger

[@Karatemart]

I agree Gary! The inexpensive “sword” is definitely closer to the length of a wakizashi. Thank you so much for watching and for your comment!

[@michaelr.2428]

Hell, you could kill someone with a sharpened stick. $20 dollar ''sword'' would suit most people just fine

[@Karatemart]

Exactly Michael! I completely agree. Thanks so much for watching and have a great weekend!

[@algomez8563]

Better bent than broken.

[@Karatemart]

I agree! After this video, I bent the blade back, resharpened it and gave it to an employee. I hope you are having an incredible weekend! Thanks so much for watching!

[@algomez8563]

@@Karatemart A blade snapping with the distal part flying off is very dangerous. A bent sword can be repair.

[@Karatemart]

@@algomez8563 I completely agree!

[@Looking4Land]

Please place a mic on the top of your shirt. My husband walked in the room and kept complaining that he could barely 🙄 hear you.

[@Azrael600rr]

Well next up is the 300 dollar swords cuz bruh this is fuckin insane you know it’s real because hamon line on my 1060 look way different definitely gettin another sword

[@Karatemart]

Awesome man! Yeah, I love swords. It’s really fun when you start to notice the little things that make some swords nicer than others…like the hamon line.

[@Azrael600rr]

I have this exact sword too bruh 😂😂

[@Karatemart]

Very nice! Thanks so much for watching! I really appreciate it!

[@mercypinkerton9250]

Save the dummy 🙌🏻💥😅

[@Karatemart]

Hahaha! That dummy has been through so much!

[@rudycuyno171]

Y is it called a ninja 🥷 sword?..? Jw 🤔💭🤔

[@Karatemart]

Great question! While the historical evidence is very limited, generally ninjato are represented as a straight bladed sword instead of a katana with a curved blade. Thanks so much for watching!

[@rudycuyno171]

@@Karatemart wat most call ninjatou has been proven to come from a tsurugi ^^ a straight bladed Japanese sword. The ninjatou can also b said as getting it design from choukutou. In all honesty there is no such thing as a special ninja sword called ninjatou found in Japanese history. How ever square tsuba r found but there jst tsuba for katana. However this doesn't mean a ninjatou can't exist it its made as a proper sword ^^ then ya that fantasy can b a reality^^ also I'm loving this channel ^^

[@sandoe41]

@@Karatemart A lot of experts are saying the 'ninja sword' is a Hollywood invention, it was never a historical weapon.

[@Karatemart]

@@sandoe41 I can believe that! There is very little historical information about the ninja in general. And, as with many weapons, Hollywood has put their claim on the way they look. Thanks so much for watching!

[@maccurtis730]

Nice Fruit Ninja. 🍉

[@Karatemart]

Thanks buddy!

[@johnniegamblejr4841]

I am horrified at the damage you have done to your mook jong dummy! Other than that I enjoyed the video.

[@Karatemart]

Hahahaha! Yeah, I’ve been using this exact same wooden dummy for over 10 years and it appears in a ton of my videos. This specific one didn’t pass quality assurance back when we used to sell them, so I chose to keep it for myself. Thanks so much for watching!