DO NOT BUY A KATANA WITHOUT WATCHING THIS!!

[@radian063]

Anime has tought me that a katana will remain in it's sheath until your thumb dramatically clicks it out an inch or so.

[@solomonokpobrisi4799]

I love the concise comprehensive shadland content. Thank you for your resilience depsite the overlords trying to keep you down

[@classicmicroscopy9398]

You know the algorithm is worthless when it's recommending a video that says "swords can cut you!" and "swords can fall out of their sheaths" over Shad's video here which has actually useful information!

[@Likexner]

I like the addition of classical music in the background. It blends in and makes the whole video just a little bit more enjoyable. It doesnt distract like most other kinds of music.

[@sphygo]

Personally I feel like classical music over a quick cut info on swords has a weird dichotomy to it. Not quite distracting, but unusual. I’m fine with no music. But, I get wanting to have something in the background too, as I assume many other people get bored with only voice. To each their own

[@player1_fanatic]

And if you actually do want "wall hanger", then you do want stainless steel, due to easy maintenance (rust resistance).

[@Señor-Donjusticia]

If you’re buying a sentient sword given the directive to “destroy evil,” it’s important to ALWAYS keep it in its sheath. If you test the sword and it slips even a millimeter out of its protective sheath before consuming your very soul… you get what you paid for.

[@nathanscarlett4772]

😂

[@7LeagueShoes]

2:40 In the cooking profession, we have a saying. "A dropped knife has no handle."

[@falconknight4964]

Katana information I never knew but I did want to know definitely! Thank you Shad !

[@lexievv]

If the Saya let's go of the katana easily, one thing you could try is to apply a coat of clear nailpolish on the inside of the mouth of the Saya and let it dry for 24h. It should grip the blade better that way. Repeatable when it's not working anymore.

[@MrAszpic]

THE SHADLANDS best channel ever! Go go algorithm!

[@benwagner5089]

I totally heard the power ranger theme song with that last line. God, I'm old.

[@jasonv5859]

Katanas were displayed how they were worn so longer katanas were displayed edge down because that's how they were worn, but shorter katanas were displayed edge up. This was because larger katanas were used on horseback and it was easier to pull it out with the edge facing down due to the curve. Also, larger katanas were lethal because they were heavier and didn't need to be as sharp so their edge and weight did a lot of of the heavy lifting when it came to taking down an opponent, even if they were armored. Shorter sores were used more for cutting than Cleaving. So they needed to be much sharper and because they were so sharp, the blade need to be facing up as to not damage the saya and as to not dull the edge.

[@nidhoggwrite8874]

Ooh the part about the habaki is pretty interesting. Imagine not knowing that and writing a part where the katana just slips out during the fight.

[@HJohannes]

I like the music. Classy. Now I feel the need to watch this again with a glas of wine.

[@jierdareisa4313]

I love ALL THE SHADLANDS videos!!!! ❤

[@ApfelJohannisbeere]

Thanks for the much better information you give and the quality of the steel!

[@shaidrim]

Hope you’re getting lots of views on this channel.

[@E1337Jerk]

I hope that shifting the content over here works out for you guys as always I love all the videos you guys make.

[@gun00b]

This was great, Shad! Thank you!

[@carlchesser6063]

Really enjoying these shorter videos. And the algorithm seems to as well I’ve been recommended these videos regularly and have only seen 1 longer video from shad in like 3 months

[@GuidoMosquito]

I loved this!!!! Short, simple, and highly informative!!! I'm a huge fan of y'all!!!

[@jasonv5859]

I know the creator of that short you referenced in the beginning of the video. They're commonly known for spreading a lot of misinformation or inaccurate information when it comes to katanas.

[@XenFPV]

The stainless comment deserves the caveat that some people have made very expensive swords using ultra high end tough stainless steels like CPM 3V. Whether this is a good idea and worth doing is up for debate, but with modern metallurgy it's possible to have a stainless sword that isn't a crap wall-hanger.

[@Roland3ld]

Thanks for the great and informative video, Shad. I always wondered what habaki's were for and this makes a lot of sense.

[@ZttackFrmBhind]

Displaying them "Edge down" makes me think of how if you hang a horseshoe you are supposed to hang it so the points are up. This is, supposedly, so that it catches and holds the luck, if you hang it with the points down, the luck all spills out and is lost.

[@aleksandrzhilkin826]

Nice vid. Please do a guide for a functional wall hanger-y daggers. I am considering buying a functional dagger for camping and stuff, it would be nice if I can use it as a display item as well

[@aleksandrzhilkin826]

And axes. I freaking love axes. Def gonna grab myself 1 or 2

[@OffToBattle]

That lovely fit in the sheath is a thing of beauty.

[@ViolentMessiah666]

Every time Shad pulls out the Romance of Men blade I get the itch. Been holding off for a while now because I've got a few katana already & I need to get Boromir's Sword to complete the collection plus I really want a Bec too but damn..... that's a nice sword at a very good price

[@stephanekaufmann411]

Upon Shad’s recommandation i had ordered that Romance of men Katana and it’s great! I’m so satisfied that i have now ordered the matching Wakizashi and Tanto! The feel pf the Katana is so satisfying!

[@NeroPop]

Rly enjoyed this video! how come you didn't upload it to shadiversity?

[@naruomi9477]

I be holding a 2.5 year grudge against mini katana

[@--Sama-]

Great video.

[@DJRockford83]

Oakeshott type XIV is more my speed 😊

[@NicholasNappi]

Wow tick tock has rotten people’s brains. As a guy who studies history and different weapons and devices I can’t believe that there is a actual video someone created that is so stupid. Of course if you buy a wall hanging sword it’s not going to be combat quality. Awesome video keep it up. Very informative

[@HBHaga]

"You can't give a child a sword!" "It is educational." "She might cut herself!" "That would be a very important lesson."

[@ZttackFrmBhind]

Is this a quote? Where is it from?

[@HBHaga]

@@ZttackFrmBhind The Discworld series, The Hogfather.

[@JiyuKishiParn]

Funny thing, Romance of Men actually does sell anime katanas, but those have blades made with properly heat treated carbon steel.

[@joshuadadad5414]

I have ordered the Romance of Men sword as my first blade. Lots of good reviews for it.

[@Tzarina8472]

Others: How to cut your fingers off! Shad: How to have common sense, and also how to judge a sword so that you DON'T cut your fingers off. And also, you won't cut your fingers off anyway.

[@tterminatormc4705]

Already not even thirteen hours and ten percent subscriber viewership hmmmmmmmmmm!

[@FireCrack83]

Thank god my Katana doesnt fall out and i still got all my Fingers!

[@Squartle3892]

Another great video Shad

[@Henrik.Yngvesson]

The fit also depends on humidity and swelling/shrinking of the wood. In summer it could be very tight and in winter when cold and dry it could be very loose.

[@mihainita5325]

The "mouth" of my saia is made out of some kind of animal horn. So that's not a problem. Isn't that kind of "standard"?

[@LamanKnight]

Years ago, I bought a katana for... I think it was $80. And the reason I did that was because I was in a liquidation store, and they just happened to have a few of those katanas on hand. I know the katana is not great quality, and the price of the one I got was driven even lower because it has several defects. It's nice as a decoration, and I've been able to use it as a prop. To that end, I'm happy with it. But yes. Someday, if I feel like getting a more useable sword, I will keep in mind advice like this.

[@TacticalBunnyCA]

I picked up a Ronan katana from their scratch and dent sale for around 150 regularly 250. It is a spring steel sword and the only scratches or dents I could find were on the sheath the tail cap thingy did loosen up rather quickly, but that was the only problem I have found with it. With light testing nothing came loose.

[@CreepyMF]

Good stuff, keep it coming.

[@roberthicks3086]

Missed a joke there, when talking about displaying the katana edge down, you could go with "I want my sword to smile, not frown." =)

[@galactigo4463]

Alright so this is from Minikatana who focus mostly on marketing and advertising rather than selling quality swords. I have 7 of their swords so I can attest to the quality. I think their goal is to just to introduce people to anime and swords and I’m all for it. Even if their swords aren’t the best quality.

[@H20No]

Are they at least cheap?

[@PeregrinTintenfish]

I think their goal is to sell swords and make money. It is okay to target the low end of the market, but people should be aware of that is what it is. Especially with swords, cheap ones can be dangerous.

[@TheSteam02]

​@@H20NoThey're cheap in quality, but not in price. You can find all of their anime swords on other website like Romance of Men or Hanbon forge, but made with better steel, better quality, and lower prices. Why tf would anyone pay $200 for a 1045 sword that has a high chance of being shipped with warps?

[@galactigo4463]

@@H20Noabsolutely not 😂

[@pyeitme508]

Wow thanks

[@Colt1775]

Here's my like and comment to spite the algorithm

[@fallencrusader2975]

Live long and prosper!

[@GameSage12_]

Since you like Honshu stuff, I'd like to see you test their katana/wakizashi and see if they are any good. I've got one, but it's sitting in storage and I haven't had the opportunity to test it (not to mention, mine is a special version and I'd rather not damage it). Fair warning, it does have the tactical grip rather than the traditional one.

[@seshmew]

How about a similar video for a European sword?

[@kevinmorrice]

notice how your pumping out shortened versions of your main content on this channel

[@fredEVOIX]

please algo-god don't recommend me videos of rainbow fluo mall ninja katanas because I watched this

[@toussaintmaxymus4377]

learned more about the katana and I want to buy one someday so thank you, but what I think would be nice and what I would like to know is where one can buy a fully customised sword (being a katana, long/great/bastard/Shortsword, or even a rapière)

[@jonh8790]

Lol the 3k Kat makes an appearance here before the main channel😂

[@Ace-Lee]

Cheap fix would be to tape the habaki I guess? Not sure what an expensive fix would be.

[@crimsonhawk52]

Shad! I wanna see you play some Manor Lords!

[@ВысоцкийАндрей-г5э]

I have a big problem aka suffering from success. I have a very good reaction rime, around 0.2 consistently, and I'm really good at catching things. I always catch falling blade way before I acknowledge it. Cut myself quite a few times

[@josuesepulveda6850]

Good advice Shad!one day I hope to have a bad*ss Katana,great video like allways🏰⚔️

[@Kargoneth]

Might have to buy me that sword.

[@thedrewsite]

"Most people could figure that out on their own" One way or another 😏

[@chipsdubbo6983]

Remember before you buy a katana slap yourself and get a real sword, this message is sponsored by the Oakeshott typology.

[@commanderbacon6426]

Commenting for the algorithm.

[@williamalston3324]

Neat

[@isaiahthomason3998]

Too late. I bought one awhile ago. I like mine nonetheless.

[@NicholasproclaimerofMessiah]

I'm not planning on buying a katana, and I don't like being yelled at and bossed what to do. I know this engagement still help the channel, and that is fine because I love the content, but yet I feel mistreated by the title. I've been appreciating the content and beating the algorithm into submission and making sure I see most every Shadiversity video, and now the title is disrespectful toward that in order that the algorithm be appeased. I won't leave another comment, I'll just skip videos that prioritize the algorithm over basic respectfulness. I'm aware that the social engineering agenda of KZbin makes it difficult to do numbers without disrespecting the audience. I do give some slack, but I watch plenty of excellent channels, and this is the first time one of them has required me to offer THIS much slack. I also had to skip a recent Metatron video, though obviously Raphaello didn't take it this far; he is Raphaello after all. I don't mean negativity here, just feedback, though I do see that it is negative feedback. If you lose me as a viewer, I won't have any hard feelings. Cheers.

[@kalebschuetz5601]

Kk

[@GrowlieDave]

Haaaiiiii yah!!! Just for the algorithm!

[@mihainita5325]

I have a Paul Chen katana (maybe 10 years old now?) and it is pretty snug. Except once :-), when it did slid out, for some reason. And I had the reflex to stop it with my thumb. On the blade (which was upside). Got a very-very deep cut (to the bone). And I still have the scar to prove it. So even if I know not to try to stop a failing katana, that is not the reflex :-)

[@jeffbennington4847]

"i think people can figure that out on their own", i mean, you say that but... Have you met people? There are alot of stupid people who wouldn't figure that out until they've sliced their hand, and some still wouldn't learn

[@secondamendment1927]

for the youtube culture war

[@fencserx9423]

Like and comment for the dark lord algorithm

[@mansfieldtime]

. I will say I preferred your older Thumbnails. don't like how these new ones are basically forced to be YT standard.

[@romanoreo]

You lose more ground the more bridges you burn

[@Zpajro]

Just to let you know, I'm not going to watch this video due to the title