$300 Katana Review : Cloudhammer Steelworks 51CRV4 Steel Blade

[@theg0z0n]

Ok, wow. Matt, I've watched a ton of your videos. I've been hyper focused on katana lately. I absolutely loved the metal on metal tests you did here. Some of my favorite testing I've seen you do. Thank you so much. Also, big shout out to John at RVA Katana. I e picked up a cloud hammer from them, and they are great to work with.

[@mostcomplicatedman8115]

i love the shots where you practice with the sword. nice addition to every video

[@KF1]

16:44 great solid throws! Hear that impact. Impressive and thorough review. Enjoyed seeing you have fun with this. The iaido footage in the snow was a nice touch. Surprising to see how large the grain size is on the broken pieces. Was expecting a finer structure there. Thanks for showing

[@erichusayn]

Too bad you lost the footage. I've found that steel to be very good, especially for an entry level. I'm looking forward to hearing what it took to break that blade. I've seen John step on one on his Instagram, way past the point of comfort, and it sprang right back to true. I dig the little details, and now that they've heard all of our feedback, they should only get better from here.

[@erichusayn]

Well that was a surprise. Lol. Tough tree.

[@erichusayn]

Good to see the 2nd one took a lot more doing to break.

[@rvakatana]

Bend tolerance is different from impact resistance, though the blade should technically be able to resist impact better than it did

[@erichusayn]

@@rvakatana for sure. Plus, I'm not using mine to slap frozen trees... unless... lol. Jk.

[@MoyBoy365]

Great and informative review! I just wanted to thank you for introducing me to Cloudhammer Steelworks. I recently picked up their Sup12 Japanese spring steel cherry branch themed katana and I'm in love with it. One of the best swords I have used in a while. The fit and construction seems similar to the 51CRV4 steel blade in this review. I totally agree with you about the ito. Cloudhammer Steelwork's leather ito feels great in the hands, I don't know if I can go back to a regular cotton ito. Thank you and keep up the hard work! I look forward to your next review!

[@Matthew_Jensen]

Thank you.

[@VashTheAverage]

Just got one of these on sale for 225. I absolutely love it

[@MA-lq6eb]

Where did u pick it up on sale bro? Thnx!

[@MA-lq6eb]

Again...can u PLEASE Share where u picked it up on Sale Sword Friend?? Thnx!⚔👍

[@danielpaulson786]

Appreciate your honesty my friend,this is why I watch your reviews thankyou.

[@Matthew_Jensen]

I appreciate that

[@MegaGregor44]

For some time I did not understand why the Crochet stick of doom was so destructive until recently I heard you say it was made of metal. Our Crochet set was all wood but its was really old.

[@CJLiveFromTheOutdoors]

Thanks for another thorough review!

[@ChildofLight777]

Matthew, you are a badass mall ninja and remind me of Maestro Hulk. Never change.

[@TopLob]

Noto is coming along! Looking good. :) Something I've been thinking about recently is that it would be interesting to see some stress testing of various tsuba and other tosogu. I suspect a lot of it is very weak.

[@Matthew_Jensen]

Much of it is.

[@SilasScott-wi5ut]

At this pricepoint of $300 ( which is my limit) would you recommend this Katana over the Ronin Dojo Pro series of similar price?

[@dlau3140]

If Matthew Jensen with a $300 katana dueled a slightly less skilled Matthew Jensen with a Howard Clark, who would win? Love the reviews

[@kaoskronostyche9939]

I'm not that interested in Japanese swords but you do such thorough, well structured, in depth reviews I like to come by just to see the quality of your videos and the process of your reviews. By the way, you look like you could be a movie extra with your full beard, long hair down and your black costume. Imposing. Be well, sword-friend.

[@Matthew_Jensen]

Thank you for the kind words. Lo there do I see a movie extra!

[@kaoskronostyche9939]

@@Matthew_Jensen Maybe I should have said lead. Seriously, though, the long hair, beautiful full beard, the black togs - like some kind of full sized Tom Cruise in The Last Samurai. Take care.

[@airpower7692]

Aww man that sucks about the footage but I love mine is been good not great but good enough for the price mine don't have the bohi

[@TheCrusader1099]

that Thumbnail is bad ass:)

[@MA-lq6eb]

⚔Very informative & entertaining...Thnx 4 the review!👍

[@Matthew_Jensen]

My pleasure!

[@MA-lq6eb]

​@@Matthew_Jensen What are ur thots on 54CRV4 (EN47) vs 1060 Steel for a budget sword? They're both "Spring Steels" & have .6% Carbon content. What's better overall?

[@strydyrhellzrydyr1345]

Wait... Is t this the second half of an earlier video.. which would show the sword how it was

[@Matthew_Jensen]

no, but I did review the iaito from them earlier. They are similar swords.

[@lemon265]

Im actually surprised that it broke before deforming That steel is supposed to be tough! Not so surprised by the results against the t10 blade, t10 has double the carbon content as 51CrV4 as you mentioned. Now I am really interesting in seeing this Blade get slapped against a tree in midsummer when its 100° xD.

[@Matthew_Jensen]

I tested a 9260 blade on the tree over the weekend. Took a little bend. It was 23 outside at the time.

[@strydyrhellzrydyr1345]

I swear every sword is gonna break on that tree of woe... With that power level of a swing

[@anthonylockwood1879]

Love watching your show, but you should seriously consider taking your katana's and trimming some shrubbish in your backyard....best regards 😀

[@Cheezmonka]

Is your arm OK? Looked like you were in pain for some of the earlier-shown cutting footage.

[@Matthew_Jensen]

I went through a hard time with it but its on the mend now.

[@Cheezmonka]

@@Matthew_Jensen Glad to hear that it's healing up!

[@sinisterswordsman25]

I'm getting a cloudhammer one day for sure! Just cause I gotta feel that lazy boy leather lol

[@Psycho-Ssnake]

I imagine swordsmiths getting odd commissions after this video. Here's my favorite sofa, make a sword with it!

[@strydyrhellzrydyr1345]

I'm surprised you said yes it's worth it...

[@airpower7692]

It's freezing cold there so I expect it to break easier just my opinion

[@Matthew_Jensen]

They do tend to break easier in the cold

[@airpower7692]

@@Matthew_Jensen I'd be nervous doing what you do I just know my luck one of these things will come back at me

[@Perkeletricksterservantofrher]

that steel apparently labeled as spring steel even tho it has high crack danger

[@KF1]

Maybe, maybe not. I have this same steel and beat the snot out of it with no serious failure, just a little edge damage. Though still surprised it broke over the tree, so I guess it's not invincible.

[@micahlotker3468]

What Japanese made katanas would you recommend for around 300 for aikido

[@Matthew_Jensen]

The only option for Japanese made would be an iaito from Tozando or like store in Japan. Most of the $300 options are made outside of Japan.

[@JoeSteel1]

Sorry, I know how it feels to "lose" footage, Alot of work in this video, well done...but I can see you enjoyed it, that's what matters, except when you were screaming in pain..😀

[@lindsaycameron1918]

20:26

[@bobbytowesr3387]

Given the amount of punishment dished out this seems decent

[@strydyrhellzrydyr1345]

So Japanese made ones, usually glide in and out better...

[@jackarrows1436]

👀

[@tntanto2]

Looks like Your swords behind You are on the way out of their saya.