Emperor Series : Cold Steel Japanese Swords

Emperor Series : Katana, Double Edge Katana, Wakazashi, and O Tanto.
*Meats utilized in this video was carefully preserved and donated to the Ventura County Rescue Mission.
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[@pwnyryanbow6667]

That double slash with the double edged katana was amazing.

[@thiuslord]

bought that swords, they are exactly same, best sword's ever !!

[@GaMeRChloe]

I ordered a double edge katana and I'll get it this Thursday. Beautiful sword.

[@mrtheblr]

It's so cool that you guys are a small business that includes its members in marketing. You guys seem like real "Joes!" Also, it's awesome how you guys listen and reply to feedback and even take criticism into account. Great way to run a company! Keep up the good work!

[@Tailsthehacker01]

I know what I'm getting for Christmas. :)

[@redfaux74]

Christmas or not, opening a Cold Steel package is always like Christmas. It makes me a kid again. 🤩

[@MySilentAss]

The only reason why the double-edged or Imperial Katana didn't make it all the way through the pig is because the lack of training/skill of the wielder. I still respect this man.

[@Koolkid736]

i would die to have one of these...

[@MySilentAss]

Samurai used to test their Swords on living humans. People that where captured after battle or even thieves within their own community. Swords where named after the amount of bodies they could cut through. There are even stories of 4-body-blades, that could cut through 4 people in a single swipe!

[@DominicSharkey]

if the cutting technique is so bad, and they still cut so well, those are some damned good blades.

[@tainaap]

Double-edge Katana: Meaningless. And dangerous. Did you, of ColdSteel, know that we use the back of the blade for some quick close-range attacks? and after a precise cut, you don't need to attack again, the enemy(or pig) will be done with. Cut your head off, and see if you can still slash me, so that i need to cut you again,"in 360º of the compass". I liked the cut at 4:09. Battou with a wakizashi. Quite impressive.

[@HammerFraan]

you guys are awesome!

[@Fl4m30f3d3n]

New slogan: Cold Steel: as close to a light sabre as you can get.

[@1ohtaf1]

@MikeSkullman They do not need to fold modern steels, that technique was made for older type of steel which needed to be folded to distribute the carbon content and other impurities evenly so that the blade would be strong.

[@kouichiyamaguchi539]

The true power of the Japanese sword The spirit and the sword Activated when integrated Japanese can synchronize life and sword But because of the American nuclear bomb There are fewer samurai in all aspects of education Chinese dominate you Americans It's a flying irony

[@zwz.zdenek]

@1ohtaf1 Your statement is probably right in the sense that they will sell the stuff anyway, but every tempered steel can benefit from folding. Martensite forms filaments. The folding also involves lengthening which arranges all the internal structures. The result should be all filaments parallel to the edge. The principle is similar to the lengthening of artificial thread.

[@agus2001]

Hey csknives, do you guys do any kind of branding on the blade itself? I hate how many replicas have the "stainless steel" engraving. That itself is enough to not want to put it on a stand in a living room. Thanks for the answer.

[@ChishioAme]

@FallenInfidel The tangs extend nearly to the bottom of the hilt if that's what you mean (full tang is a misnomer used when the tang is nearly the full width of the blade and the grip is just a pair of slabs) and the katana is double pegged while the wakizashi is single pegged.

[@antoniohamilton4833]

If you dont mind... what advantages would a double-edged katana have over a single edged one? As, in your video, there was little usage of the 'extra' edge. Especially since a katana is designed to cut with the outer edge of the curve.

[@redfaux74]

I would def like a few of those pieces. No one beats Cold Steel. I really need that Wakizashi.

[@ChishioAme]

@Axarno123 Moroha-zukuri is one of the oldest form of Japanese sword, dating back to about 700AD, directly adapted from the Tang Dao. The katana as we know it didn't come to be until about 1500 (late Muromachi period); before then, it was the uchigatana and tachi, but they were still single edged. So why the change in design that dropped the second edge when it is so useful? Because the tachi, the katana's forerunner, was primarily a cavalry sword; you don't really need a second edge then.

[@AngeliqueNade]

Even today, I still love the katana~ Although I was a little disappointed they didn't demonstrate the Emperor Double Edge with a single hand if they said it can be used single-handed.

[@s071john2]

Great demonstration, enjoyed it very much.

[@mathiasschnell]

It could be just me, but it seemed like you guys had more trouble making clean cuts through things such as the pig, bamboo and thick cardboard(?) pillar with the katanas (double-edged and not) as compared to a variety of the other blades and demo videos I've seen. Was it just some less-than-perfect cuts or is there something about the sharpness of the katanas as compared to the other blades you make? Or is it maybe more about weight of the blade than sharpness?

[@drmetal1634]

Is it just me, or does it look like they have to put their weight into the swings to get it to cut through? Cool video though!

[@redfaux74]

Try cutting 4 once inch ropes together that will hold a million ton ship steady at harbor with one stroke yourself. These are crazy tough tests. Try shoving a sword thru a car door yourself and you tell me. No one beats Cold Steel. No other company attempts these tests on their products. Cold Steel is loud and proud about theirs.

[@TaskForceSixTwoSix]

@dcfefs Historical japanese swords were very small. That's because japanese people, especially back in history, were extremely small. Modern japanese swords have been "Westernized" for a larger body framed Western market.

[@thenit3vision]

yet the katana looks awesome

[@darrthvader123]

@napkinlad Most are, but the meat and tatami mat tests they're using it like a katana.

[@TheKalihiMan]

I don't think the 2 edged katana is such a good idea. The unsharpened end on a normal katana is made of softer steel, and is designed to absorb shock and reinforce the edge made of harder high carbon steel. You don't get that with the 2 edged sword, and I think it might have a higher chance of breaking. Correct me if I'm wrong.

[@DeMause]

@jman890202 katana blades are too thick for slicing through large ammounts of flesh/skin. They are strong enough that they can take on bone though. Thats why they kept being blocked by just the last little bit of the pig

[@gdluciano]

Because the blade is smaller and you can tranfer the power more easily. With the Katana you use the highest part of the blade,making the cut a little more difficult.

[@kouichiyamaguchi539]

The video shows the sharpness The Japanese sword also cuts the soul of the cut opponent It's a big difference

[@chubbymosher700]

If there is ever a zombie apocalypse, cold steel will be the richest company on earth,

[@pesarirooni62]

this seems like a wonderful series. but the chainmail was built to stop slashing strikes not stabs. u can stab a chainmail with a pocket knife and still go through it i wish they'd slash through the chainmail

[@darkaoshi27]

Nice!!! But how do they fare against human flesh and bone? I need to know. For.......reasons.

[@Mirthrall]

Double Edged Katana...now that just ain't very fair. XD

[@Anathar88]

Cold Steel needs to come up with more options for customizing their Japanese swords. Like different colors for the sheath and handle wrappings, or the size, shape, and design of the tsuba, different types of menuki (sword ornaments), engravings, etc. I want to own a katana that is the personification of my very being and what I stand for. Some people might not buy these katana just cuz there's no variety and uniqueness to them. That's just a suggestion, but you should keep it in mind :)

[@fartx211]

Their website states that the swords are in 1055 steel. I would have expected a product of this price range to be made of something a bit fancier.

[@Fl4m30f3d3n]

Well the wakizashi is lighter and slightly smaller, meaning you can swing it abit faster, but trust me, the katana cuts with more force and cleaner, check out their chisa katana video for a full example of a katana's true power.

[@zwz.zdenek]

@fartx211 Like what? The only better thing would be a low-sulfur 1095 with a 1045 spine inlay. All the stainless steels are a compromise between the resistance to corrosion and sharpness.

[@toothANDclaw13]

Are the emperor series blades thinner than the warrior series?

[@sirbacons.]

@TheKalihiMan Dude , this is a mono-steel katana not a traditional differentiated harden katana which means both side can be sharpened. A traditional differentiated harden sword would be softer on the back of the sword.

[@br2nd]

what is the difference between the warrior series and the emperor series

[@MrSnake9419]

2:46 the face of dissapointment when he can't cut through it XD

[@DeMause]

@markster551 Hand forging is only a good thing when you are making them out of folded iron instead of steel because machines are crap at folding metal. But even the best folded iron is no match for steel. For steel it is better off machine forged since machines are more precise and the temprtures need to be much higher in order to remove the impurities in the metal.

[@user-qq8km4rr3p]

剛性は凄そうだけど力任せでは性能を活かしきれ無いと思う

[@masterdimsen]

I always get really hungry when I watch these vids...

[@napkinlad]

@csknives oh im sorry I really am not a expert or anything all i know is what i've seen i just thought the idea was to make a gash that would kill the guy thanks for your time ps are the swords handmade or made by robots

[@betemps666]

I got an emperor katana is it really necessary to take the handle off for cleaning?

[@MindlessWatcher]

@apemeisterflex Free standing rope is much harder to cut than most of the stuff they are showing off.

[@phosphorus47]

why does the wakizashi seem to cut better than the katana?

[@AkMachx]

A question guys... I'm looking for a sword to cut zombies head off during the apocalypse... I liked the emperor wakazashi one.. but the two handed katana-machete wasn't bad either... Help me..

[@Tmanowns]

Only one of the guys is using it like a bat, however, as for your comment, katanas (curved Japanese blades) must be swung with speed, not power. A broadsword you put power into, a katana you use speed and a particular technique with. However, these guys are for the most part using them quite well.

[@CharlieThePedo]

What do you think? It's meant for people who can't see which side is meant to cut. ^.~ but seriously..

[@aaronboofache4814]

I am training in Japanese sword fighting and I need a good katana and wakizashi. I also live in a bad neighborhood, so I could also use a katana and/or wakizashi for defending my family. Which series of katanas/wakizashis would you recommend for me? I need something with cutting power and durability. I am not a big person. I am only 5 foot 5 inches, but muscular. Thank you for the amazing swords, Aaron Ferrales

[@anthonygarner8965]

Ok please help me here I have a question which one is better the Warrior series or the Emperor series because I want to buy another sword for you guys because I already have the dragonfly katana

[@antoniohamilton4833]

Ah, I see now. Thanks very much, it was just that the inner edge wasn't used in the video.

[@Velocity4000fps]

I have both a warrior and a dragonfly katana, couldent be more happy with them. Looking to get me a oss and trailmaster knife next. Its cold steel or nothing at all.

[@ChishioAme]

@TaskForceSixTwoSix I believe he was being sarcastic; there's quite a few anime wherein the katana being used are 4-5 feet long or more.

[@AssassinsCreed515]

4:18 i want my dad to cut the thanksgiving turkey like that lol

[@zachryan10]

what is the mooring rope equivalent to for a persons limb?

[@OperatorRazor]

Is the Emperor Series the best??? Im buying the Emperor Double Edge Katana soon. PLEASE GET BACK ASAP! Thank you!

[@shittyfuck]

what's the difference between Emperor Series and Warrior series ?

[@HitachiHenemaru]

@csknives He is asking for one that looks like a traditional katana. The katana machete may be a katana but it doesnt resemble the traditional Japanese katanas as much as he wishes.

[@mikeskullman]

Hand polished. Are they hand forged? How many folds?

[@ROFLxD3000]

ive got a question^^ isnt that a wakizashi...not a wakazashi. or is both right? please correct me if im wrong^^

[@angryasian2]

My cousin has that double edged one I've never actually cut anything with it but it seems a bit to light

[@bigbrassballs]

@dig6dog Actually, at about 1:28, you can see the ribs in the pork body! So, HA!

[@TheWongFong]

im hoping u didnt decide yet, but id get the katana. The double edge is great and fantastic, but its a bit of a hassle to shealth. Its just my opinion and maybe im biased cuz ive trained with the katana for 7 years. idk

[@shittyfuck]

how do u put the sword back if it's a double edged katana ?

[@barongeisler00]

emperor o tanto can great for cooking too!

[@feiz01]

impressive range how hard is it to sharpen the blades again after use?

[@DanTheShotokanKid]

whats the purpose of a double edged katana?

[@Dallasarcher]

My kitchen knife can beat chain mail with a stab, if you can slice Mail then im impressed..... That being said I love your demos and my new SPARTAN!

[@GoldenBuds420]

@Tokay actually they.were made for stabbing especially the "iris leaf" zukuri style

[@Lokpyrite]

I bet they have a HELL of a company first aid kit too

[@hendrawanlimbong]

I'm curious whether the sharpness of the blade is nearly or perfectly the same or even better than the ones that were used during wars.

[@TruKriegsaffeNo9]

@aaronnco Clyde, of Bonnie and Clyde, once wrote a fan letter to Ford congratulating them on how he always preferred stealing their cars to escape from the cops in. I imagine they'd discover how that felt if some guy went crazy with these guys' weapons.

[@xXVERMENWASHEREXx]

@csknives i mean that LOOKS more like one with a shorter handle

[@shittyfuck]

what's the difference between Emperor and warrior ?

[@shadowsonthedust]

you should line the pigs up in a row and see how many you can cut through. old school style

[@logmegadeth72]

What is WIlford Brimley doing with a samurai sword?

[@JESUSISGREATEST]

COLD STEEL I WANT TO SEE YOU CUTTING A BLOCK OF ICE

[@Struedelmuffin]

@Leontheon These guys really don't know much about handling swords at all but they seem to be capable of making pretty nice ones at least. As for proper hand position, it's usually where the edge of the index finger of the leading hand is the only part touching the tsuba. Then supporting hand is then placed on the far end of the handle away from the leading hand to make maneuvering the blade much easier. It's always painful for me to watch the fat dude with the mustache lob his blade around bec

[@Moviebro]

@XxXPenrdXxX Well we don't know that. I am sure they have a blooper reel.

[@Teracide]

Why would anyone ever need one of these in modern day society? Not exactly like you're gonna go join a squad of samurai.

[@Atletche]

Do you eat the pig parts after you cut them?

[@PainkillerDCXVI]

I read on a book a few years ago that skilled samurai when beheading people would leave the head hanging only by skin so it wouldn't roll around freaking people out, I'm wondering if they meant it in this video with the pig or just didn't use enough power...

[@VampyrDjevelDeity]

+Painkiller DCXVI Porky's bones are tougher than people's bones.

[@KevinHernandez-dp9uh]

I want to train in the art of Japanese sword fighting now O_o

[@SavageInsight]

The waki cuts better than the katanas O.o Does the double edge provide an up/backswing functionality? The idea resembles the katana's predecessors.

[@funnyfreak4]

@dcfefs Where is Sephiroth when you need him?

[@lyokorules321]

They own every thing

[@MagonTheConqueror]

And that includes training with bokken, am I correct?

[@TheWongFong]

Whats the warrenty on this like? cuz i am thinking of buying one sooner or later. hopefully u produce this until that day.

[@kouichiyamaguchi539]

Only Japanese can make Japanese swords Even if you prove it numerically Because it does not show the total value of soul and Japanese sword Because there is no rise in the Japanese soul and rise in the Japanese sword. It ’s the buff effect you say.

[@EgoEroTergum]

@Axarno123 You saw the tape. No-sense chopped the mat in half. Twice. Before it had even touched the ground.

[@12345heyden]

what do y'all do with the meat after you cut it?

[@PurpleNugget64]

Kitana equals single handed fast death......Wakazashi equals single handed agile death but use two at once DOUBLE TROUBLE BABY XD

[@danny9214]

this is so badass

[@denim98]

What's the difference between Warrior, Dragonfly and Emperor katanas?

[@220904416]

Is it possible to get a katana made to specifications? Like the grind of the blade for example?