We Built A 1000RPM Katana Machine And It's Terrifying!

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[@howridiculous]

Hope you all enjoy the vid. Truly one of the coolest machines we’ve built. Just so you know, the bunker had 5 layers of reinforcement so we were safe 😊 excited to show you the insane cuts we get in Katana vid 2 👍

[@austinperry4753]

Well thank god 🤣🤣

[@austinperry4753]

And do I smell a double vid today🤔🤔

[@BlockCylinder]

Let's see a bunker breakdown! Because it looks rather like a corrugated shipping container on the outside AND the inside and it looks like you're all watching the machine through a single sheet of plexi...

[@chriscraddock8327]

It was brilliant and frankly terrifying. I kept waiting for a blade to impale someone (or something)

[@edoe6621]

Gotta try a pea and see if it can make it through

[@chrisnotap]

What happened at the start was a RUD......Rapid Unscheduled Disassembly!

[@filipppanarin8501]

Elon would be proud.

[@luckybutunlucky8937]

Authentic blades maybe?

[@DarthNabroc]

@@filipppanarin8501 Ha ha ha. I'm sure mr. starship wouldn't be though.

[@DaveC2729]

I would've said 'SUD'. Spontaneous Unexpected Disassembly.

[@davidjoseph7142]

What would be the acronym for those floppy blades at the end needing blue pills?

[@finpark7785]

10 seconds in I was like "At least one Katana blade is absolutely going to fly off and impale something........"

[@drhody4229]

Little did you know it'd be all of them

[@finpark7785]

@@drhody4229 lol true

[@derekrhodes4536]

A combination of my knowledge of traditional katana assembly practices, and being an engineer led me to the same conclusion in about the same time. Lol

[@mizzop]

Literally 10 secs🤣

[@anthonycurby4606]

I was reminded of watching helicopters spinning up when I served. It's an exciting sound, that terrifies the soul at the same time

[@BrianPoppe]

With the GoPro shot from under the blades, I noticed there was a point where the frame rate matched with the rpm and it looked stationary. What if you found that rate and then dropped stuff so it looks like things are just falling into pieces?

[@Martin-xh1hd]

That wouldn't work cause once it impacts an object, the rpms are going to drop, ruining the effect

[@sinajakelic]

all those katana blades flew out and no one died. God was merciful

[@madair00]

That was incredible. The sound of the blades revved up was haunting.

[@booshmcfadden7638]

Ever seen Krull? It reminded me of the Glaive spinning.

[@courtney5796]

@@booshmcfadden7638 First thing I thought of too, (one of my fav sci-fi movies), but this thing sort of had a Freddie Kruger vibe to it.

[@blurbbbb8397]

You’ll get over it

[@robinclaidlaw]

Yup, that’s an unsettling noise

[@StupidPhysics58]

IMO it sounds exactly like and LSM launch on a roller coaster

[@anaussieplays763]

The "that's not in 1 piece anymore" special by Gauns is always so warm to the heart

[@thatllwork_official]

Yo the intro to this video was sooo good! 👀

[@vinceandrew8796]

First on verified

[@fredmartin5175]

Sword Machine vs. Melon is going to be tough to beat for Slowie Of The Year.... Watching those blades flex was absolutely bonkers! Wonderful job, fellas!

[@beatles42ohgg94]

this is one of the reasons the katana was such a formidable weapon. did you see how they bent and wobbled like noodles? other lesser swords would either straight up break, or bend, and not bend back. that flexibility was what made them amazing. now, if only they attatched them at a slight angle for the slicing motion instead of chopping motion.

[@outandabout259]

@@beatles42ohgg94 actually you got that completely backwards. Katanas with their differential hardening have one hard but brittle edge and a soft spine that bends instead of springing back. Many spring steel swords from medieval Europe and other places, on the other hand, can bend pretty much into a C and will spring right back with no plastic deformation. Sure, a katana will not snap like a spring steel sword when bent more than it can handle, but the amount it can bend before plastic deformation is significantly smaller.

[@davepitts4479]

I have never been more concerned for your safety than I was today. When those katanas broke loose that was scary!

[@michaelbobic7135]

That was my thought exactly. I was just about to post that katanas are held in place by 1wooden pin when the blade flew out. So dangerous!

[@farronmain6718]

on the other hand they invented a badazz katana Granada perfect for like zombie apocalypse

[@pazsion]

The cheapest yes. They are mostly designed for ornamental use not actually fighting these days… I’m surprised they stayed together at all… but this was a foreseeable failure. a very dangerous one. They’d easily pierce ar500 that cargo container wouldn’t stop them .

[@lukerope1906]

​@@pazsion the handels on the katana are traditionally held together with wooden dowels.

[@shadowking_1227]

Yeah

[@RecologySpencer]

One of the funnest videos yet! So entertaining to watch everything be cut so fast and in such high quality - those golf ball cuts were BEYOND clean!

[@srogers500]

You could have a channel just throwing stuff in that monstrosity in slo-mo 24/7. It's hypnotic.

[@ThaBeatConductor]

It's always fun seeing solid steel turn into noodles due to force applied. Good job.

[@eroraf8637]

Any time you have impact energies similar to binding energies, it’s gonna be fun. If you’ve ever seen Meteor Crater in Arizona, that’s ROCK splashing like a liquid.

[@ThaBeatConductor]

@@eroraf8637 Even more fun fact, if the impact is intense enough and the atmosphere dense enough, all that liquified and gasified rock will superheat the atmosphere and then rain back down.

[@redsquirrelftw]

The sound it makes makes it so terrifying lol. The way the swords bend in that last one is pretty insane. Slowmo reveals a lot of stuff that we had no idea goes on when objects interact, it's pretty interesting.

[@matthewmurphy7078]

How Ridiculous is the perfect blend of comedy, cool builds, and science. That is why they are one of my favorite KZbin channels of all time. Great video guys keep on making great content.

[@lightjedi777]

I felt confident and safe letting my daughter watch these videos with me because of the positive values you uphold. Your integrity is appreciated, thank you for being one of the good ones.

[@brycereed4743]

When the blades reach the speed of "looks like its going in reverse" speed is insane to me.

[@howridiculous]

Yeh always crazy to see that hey

[@SureTadpoleYT]

This is actually due to the frame rate of the camera. When a blade is in the same spot in the circle every time the camera captures a frame, it will look like it's standing still. If it's slightly faster or slower it will look like it's going slow or backwards. This is the same reason it happens multiple times since all the swords look the same, you don't know how many swords you're seeing between frames and it can vary.

[@wandrin2925]

​@@SureTadpoleYT your eyes work the same way though, you'll see it on camera or off. Hub caps are a perfect example :)

[@outandabout259]

@@wandrin2925 I don't remember ever seeing the backward spinning with my own eyes in natural light. It happens all the time with lights that flicker on and off though! As far as I know, eyes don't have a specific "refresh rate" where all receptors go on and off at the same time, there is a lot of overlap and at any given time some are on and some off, which results in a smooth blend and motion blur instead of sharp still images.

[@awanderer3047]

​@@outandabout259 if you're in the passenger seat of a car, watch the wheels of others. That's where I've seen it

[@jamesmace29]

The katanas flying off was brilliant. But the bread slow mo was epic!! Well done boys!

[@christollefson]

Absolutely amazing! The golf ball slow motion was some of the most enjoyable video you guys have captured. Great job!

[@IamTehWizard]

Yeah, hands down one of the coolest videos ever from this channel, you guys killed it.

[@J_Double_C]

This is definitely in the top 5 coolest things you guys have ever done and that’s saying something

[@tjbullis1491]

yeah i cant get over how satisfying the slowys are to watch!

[@trif55]

Ballistic gel models of the boys! Also don't enlarge the holes in the katanas and put some wood or other reinforcement either side of them clamped with the same two (smaller) bolts through the holes so they absorb the flex with the blade rather than the tang with a massive hole in! Also where did that Katana blade go at 440kph?!? next Aus State?

[@Tuur75]

Yeah and most dangerous! One of those would easely pierce that container and anyone in it.

[@Kaishidow]

How is wasting food cool

[@stevelambert6404]

Was worried when I saw you attaching the swords with the handles still on , glad no one was hurt , those slowies were awesome

[@softsalad]

binged y’alls videos for hours this morning, you guys are really great to watch! i feel vibes of it being some best friends just having a good time :)

[@ZakLeek]

Oh my! This has got to be one the scariest thing I've seen you guys use, comparable to Colin Furze's Belt of Knives! Well done, you got some amazing slow-motion shots in there! 💛

[@LOVEMUFFIN_official]

I had forgotten about that…now I’m hiding under my bed.

[@derick-smith]

That Phantom is insane! I thought that banana was a horrible clip art edit at first. It was so clear that my eyes didn't believe it. I realize it cost as much as a nice home in a posh suburb but wow!

[@ChrisGamingNL333]

First the baseball bats, then the tennis racket, and now katanas This helicopter is absolutely insane

[@Legoswampert190]

Flyswatter

[@zachxloftin]

Bro commented before the video even came out!

[@casettecadet2824]

It is now

[@Pantera_NP]

Katanacopter 😎

[@systemsrenegade9888]

They need to try chains next. Make it into a giant flail.

[@heathdemarco3041]

This video is the epitome of the phrase "How Ridiculous" brilliant work mates

[@jamescurry2964]

How do you guys just continue to get better and better???? This is incredible

[@adamplace1414]

The slow mo of the knives cutting through the fruit and ever so gently kicking pieces of it back up in the air is just great. Gav and Dan couldn't do that any better! Edit: never would have known a sword could bend like that.

[@irnehredna7110]

Katanas are actually incredibly weak sword that can chip and bend at everything if you tried to split someone down the middle you would break the sword and you can not cut bone with them well you half to hit joints so you don't make it impossible to use also you can and very easily with a long sword which are actually lighter than katanas split the katana in half they are not what they are cracked uped to be

[@pigbenis8366]

Holy lack of punctuation batman!!!

[@irnehredna7110]

@@pigbenis8366 i was being lazy

[@irnehredna7110]

@@pigbenis8366 so

[@irnehredna7110]

@@pigbenis8366 in

[@peterosmanski7466]

I saw it coming those blades flying off. Thank God you were well bunkered.❤

[@GingerThereforeNoSoul]

Im grown, 33, and love watching this show with my kids. We LOVE the slowies!

[@Cherrie_The_Furry]

I love your content, editing too, all of it, interestingly entertaining GG

[@petejepson6786]

This is, by far and above, the best death by Rpm videos you've done. I was literally grimacing waiting for impact each time. Well done Gents! Brave one! Can't even imagine what your Risk Management Plan is like! Keep up the outstanding work Legends!!!! Can't wait for Katana 2!!!!!

[@jakecharlie9574]

They're Australian.. sharks n surf boards n spiders n shoes n stuff.. pretty sure the risk management is considerably lower there..

[@JackJester21]

7:26 you can see the bagel that gets cut up like a nut... the slowy never ceases to amaze

[@jessicamurray1221]

This is definitely in my top 3 videos if yawls for sure and as someone who as a little kid, lives knifes and swords, you’ve outdone yourselves and can’t wait for the next katana vid 🥰

[@drewlennon2802]

Hello @howridiculous. Many thanks for continuing to make family-friendly content that is entertaining and enjoyable. Keep up the great work! Best regards from Atlanta, Georgia, USA.

[@n0us.]

3:45 i took a double take here but the shadow of the blade perfectly lines up with the actual blade, which made it look like the cut happened in a different place

[@steeevealbright]

2:11 great reference

[@OmkarG88]

Start preparing for the highest basketball throw guys. Need the record back you'll have to get it back.

[@oliversexperimenttime9728]

Love it! The wobble on the blades is epic!

[@rustblade7]

I’m glad everyone is ok. Those swords flying off like that was extremely dangerous and I’m glad no one was seriously hurt! 😮

[@Kualinar]

Yes. One blade could have easily pierced the shipping container bunker. Maybe not all the way thru, but, still terrifying.

[@m14lvr]

All of us that know how swords are out together were yelling at the TV.

[@hhaste]

Oh, hush.. they were well protected. No need to state the obvious.. that's like saying "be careful"

[@ageary]

I had an uneasy feeling of impending doom the whole video.....well done guys awesome.

[@leonardrodriguez1501]

This was so good, probably your best video ever. And you've had some good ones. Those slomos are some of the best ever.

[@HeisenbergFam]

The only channel that casually goes from popping giant balloons competition to building 1000 rpm katana machine

[@vinceandrew8796]

second

[@MidnightVRYT]

As soon as I saw the handles still on the blades I was fully expecting half or more blades to fly off and I physically recoiled when I saw it fail >~< Glad you guys are okay and had a blast!! Had a blast watching the carnage!!

[@jakecharlie9574]

As soon as I saw the title I questioned wether the container might need additional protection...

[@MidnightVRYT]

@@jakecharlie9574 Yeeeaaaahhhh I think an AR500 steel shield would be a good investment

[@raharodriguezOBJ]

My first thought after seeing the trailer was "Do they even know how katanas are assembled and fixed on their handles?" They were lucky enough that they didn't have any casualties upon firing that thing up.

[@WhatsMyFandom]

The sound it makes everytime it spins!

[@N4g4r1d3r]

The sound is absolutely terrifying. Well done boys!

[@GrubbyZebra]

Welp, we have found the line between intriguing and terrifying for this channel. Great vid, as always!

[@float32]

The “beyond the press” KZbin channel did that pretty regularly. Giant bey blades, replacing car wheels with saws, and exploding all sorts of stuff.

[@LOMEGWAX]

Amazing Slowies! Much Respect

[@MilleniumNemesis]

The sound of those swords spinning round is INSANE!!

[@simonsaunders8945]

Ive never been so anxious watching a video, real 'pucker' inducing, watching them blades spin so fast, was expecting one to fly off and stick into the bunker, great vids guys, gonna chill now

[@Debbiebabe69]

Katanas are all edge and no point, while they can turn a man into mince in the open, they will struggle to 'stick' into a metal wall.

[@CrazyMacjrsPlayground]

I can't wait for video number 2. This is easily my favorite video on this channel. Awesome slowies, I rewatched them over and over again. I just love the sound swords make as they slice through air.

[@AnotherHollisBuild]

One of the most terrifying things ever built. Nice job!🤘🤩🤘

[@JosephFlemming]

These are some of the most satisfying sloweys you've ever made! insane

[@hannahhughart9203]

Vid was definitely worth the wait!! How you guys have the courage to execute with these crazy ideas is beyond me, but I'm so glad you do!

[@leonkin6]

My suggestion might not have been the one that made this video happen but I know that I was one of the only ones asking for this! You guys rock!

[@DeadReign1]

drop one of those ballistic gel dummies into something like that! HOLY MOLY would be crazy to see. ♥

[@chickenator9618]

Most satisfying vid yet who else agrees 🎉

[@suneclipsegaming6102]

This is amazing keep the good work going!

[@danielmann6772]

How did we ever live without Dennis? Amazing shots lads! 😮

[@sandiegocountydashcamspy1814]

Can’t wait to see #2 ❤!

[@jeremiahspradling1152]

Ok so Dude Perfect just got the new record for highest basketball shot ever made. I want to see the same dedication they had and y’all need to break it. Good luck and all the best to ya.

[@tablad]

RIP the gnomes that died to the baseball

[@saniasaeed5174]

Damn, i thought some of you guys were outside the container when the katanas came loose. Love this! Stay safe though, want to keep seeing your content :D ;)

[@Hayden-ns8ek]

You guys should take back the record for worlds highest basketball shot

[@ryan1mcq]

Incredible footage man 😁👌

[@wafwaf16]

0:43 wait, what? 5 years ago? 😂

[@ironwolfstudios2857]

I love that THIS is how the boys learn that a well made Japanese sword has such well crafted tolerances that the whole thing can be firmly and strongly held together with only a single small wooden peg. It's called the Mekugi pin.

[@wandrin2925]

Only a strong hold in human hands it seems :P

[@nicolaspeigne1429]

too bad the japanese swordsmiths didn't take into account the sword being swung by a machine at 1000RPM

[@ironwolfstudios2857]

@@nicolaspeigne1429 I don't think any swordsmith expects their work to be flung around at such ludicrous speeds.

[@JRockJam]

@@ironwolfstudios2857 they will now /j

[@DiveEntertainment47]

If everyone want to feel pure Joy by watching YT, then Howridiculous is the Right Destination.

[@maxharris3231]

the freaking helicopter idk why they just half to keep on making iconic content

[@davidhewlett2850]

Can't believe 3 mins been on and already so many comments you guys are living legends g.o.a.t.s

[@Goldenkid-pd2pg]

I'm glad yall are ok. That was a dangerous stunt this time lol. Be careful Boyos and keep having fun.

[@ContentWizard]

I suppose this was in the top 5 most dangerous as well as most cool videos you guys have ever produced. Cheers and I'm glad you guys came through it unscathed!

[@ronboerste1813]

You guys definitely raised the bar on this one😁👍

[@NatRomanoff58]

Safety = 100% (ish) Ridiculousness = 150% Love it! Easily one of my favourite vids. Excited for part 2!

[@chrisleggatt3240]

Loving the bread slicing funk ❤️‍🔥

[@yaphetchacon8828]

You guys using Milwaukee tools just makes me love you guys even more!

[@itsgrad0]

I can't help but think about what happens when the katana comes off the machine

[@colin_47]

Y'all are so fun and amazing! It makes my day so much better when y'all post new videos!

[@user-qk8ol4ku2b]

I love it can you please make a video of fans dropping on to any household items

[@MichaelPenick]

These are my favorite slowies EVER!!! 🤣🤣🤣

[@pixelgms2559]

If I was you guys, I would absolutely not be willing to do this without at least an inch thick wall of steel between me and the swords. I'd also probably lay down on the floor whenever it was active to lower the chance of me being impaled if a sword was flung directly in the direction of the wall. Edit: Also, I definitely would have made the same mistake with the dowels. While I have heard of that before, it would not have occurred to me.

[@kolinater1354]

These guy's videos are just great, I love how they can come up with such great ideas that can never disappoint us, keep up the great work!

[@beniself]

Always fire!! Please try thicker butcher cleavers and drill holes in em

[@terryrhuebottom]

My youngest and I sat down and watched both of these and this is awesomely insane... And painful the audio as those swords get up to speed is absolutely one of the most painful audio experiences we have ever had on youtube. But the content more than made up for it.

[@JonathanSweet-ue4vz]

Love how clean it gets

[@Bannertbird]

You should do active fireworks/firecrackers/sparklers. The slowy of the explosion of fire from them would be amazing

[@NatVoisey]

The sound of spinning really adds to the anticipation.

[@waragainstgreed]

this is probably the most dangerous thing you've guys done to date and i absolutely love it!

[@JesusSaves473]

That a quick way to chop fruit. Thanks for sharing

[@custarddragon9349]

get some more Rex dinos and drop them with the sword spinning, and those that were sliced can be sold to fans who would like them

[@brianlaukaitis4486]

The sound that thing makes when getting up to speed 🤯 You guys should invert the rig for a future video - spin objects you want to cut (ex. 2x4 studs) and slowly raise the sword(s) to see the that sweet slice action!!

[@mchubb8]

2 years! Wow. This video was magical

[@LeoNinja1]

I know theyve done a LOT of damage to melons over the years, but that might just be my new favorite ❤ awesome job guys!!

[@7thsealord888]

I have to say that this is one of the most frightening constructions I've ever seen, on KZbin or anywhere else. Kudos for the total lack of bloodshed.

[@ningen1980]

What's next? Spinning chainsaws?

[@Albatross0913]

i'm so excited for part 2

[@brucemartini2288]

BEST slo-MO Footage YET!!!!!!!🤩🤩😁😁🙃

[@gunshot426]

Ok, so I’ve seen DP’s new video where they broke the record. Imagine, if HR went to Mount Thor?