Huawei $400 Katana: Quick Review...

[@scottjua]

Awesome! Sorry to make you feel rushed! That wasn’t my intention. When I get some others in I’ll be glad to send them your way as well if you want.

[@Matthew_Jensen]

No worries sir. Usually I work out those details before anything is sent. Slipped my mind this time. I am honored you would trust me with your sword and it was a pleasure to get to look over for a bit. Much appreciated!

[@TopLob]

I don't remember whether I was the one who asked you about Huawei, but I've been eyeing these for a while and am very happy you reviewed this. I'm quite excited how good it looks. I think your review seems really fair as well. I can spot some imperfections in the shapes etc., but you mention them. 16:30 The point you make here about the attention put into the nakago suggesting they put an equal or more amount of attention into other stuff is one of the reasons I like looking at the mine of the kissaki. They can easily get away with providing a bad nakago or nontraditional sugata, so when they do it well, it really tells you about their skill, knowledge, and effort. As usual, great video. 10/10.

[@Maome93]

I just bought and received this same exact shinken and I love it. Awesome for being my first sword!

[@erichusayn]

What a beautiful tsuka shape. Cool to hear your thoughts on that same sword.

[@strider_hiryu850]

*sees' "tsuka", hears' blyat*

[@jonandresen1483]

I encountered a Huawei for the first time about two weeks ago. My impression was the same as yours. Very well made and not just for the price. Makes a good iaido sword given the solid and largely correct construction. I was impressed.

[@Matthew_Jensen]

You set a high bar sir. Good to know they hold up under more discerning eyes.

[@robertmccarter8010]

That’s highest honors right there.

[@jonandresen1483]

@@robertmccarter8010 It belongs to my student. I'd have bought one already if there were some longer blades.

[@mishares5282]

Jon why did you delete your videos? They were very informative

[@jonandresen1483]

@@mishares5282 I was not happy with them and it was very time consuming.

[@ericspear3610]

I truly love watching your videos. You claim in many of your videos that you are not an expert, however your knowledge of and experience with so many brands and models of katanas and your ability to explain what you are looking at, and looking for, in a quality build, puts you in the "expert" category for me. This model is the second katana I've purchased based on your detailed discussion and thorough review of both the good qualities and not so good qualities of this katana. I've especially enjoyed your "drunken" reviews. They are both informative and entertaining! Keep up the great work!

[@Matthew_Jensen]

Thanks for the kind words. How do you like the sword? Does the quality match the example in the review?

[@ericspear3610]

@@Matthew_Jensen I will let you know. I haven't yet received it as I just ordered it yesterday. I was going back and forth on whether to get this model so kept going back and watching your video. I will definitely let you know here when I get mine...Thanks again!

[@KingTotz]

Finally a Huawei! Nice little review. I have two custom ones on the way, a bit more expensive than this one. Your review really increases my confidence in buying Huawei swords.

[@yojirex6374]

Congrats on the buy. If you want some more reviews on these swords, check out the sbg sword forum. They are the ones who helped me find Huawei. Some reviews: sbg-sword-forum.forums.net/thread/47174/huawei-unokubi-zukuri-custom-samegawa sbg-sword-forum.forums.net/thread/54255/huawei-shinogi-zukuri-1-sori sbg-sword-forum.forums.net/thread/52678/huawei-unobuki-zukuri-evolutive-review sbg-sword-forum.forums.net/thread/60783/huawei-unokubi-zukuri-practical-upgrade

[@AgouraSteve]

@@yojirex6374 thanks for the links. I’m going to read these.

[@New2Kendo]

I finally pulled the trigger on a Huawei Dotanuki Higo Mokko with the Ito in Black Silk, amd the Saya in Black Kuroishime

[@nmmrg]

I'm glad I ordered my custom blade from Huawei last month. I bet they're going to have a bigger workload after this review.

[@Matthew_Jensen]

I honestly have no idea how much the reviews I do help or hinder. Though I would guess that the impact is minimal if any..

[@yojirex6374]

@@Matthew_Jensen I'd reckon Huawei actually get a large amount of their business thanks to the great reviews and recommendations about them. Their online presence is very sloppy, so most people who do end up buying probably have first read up on countless reviews first out of fear that it might be a scam.

[@AgouraSteve]

@@Matthew_Jensen Your reviews mean a lot. I know I personally watch your channel closely to learn. You are definitely an influencer.

[@JoeSteel1]

I agree that tsuka is very unusual, like it alot, the blade is almost 3 tones, very impressive, your lighting was fine was able to see the details, this sword is definitely worth a look, many marks are checked, and 400 bucks not bad, would love to know how it performs!!!, thanks for sharing Matt...

[@rlovell383]

Just ordered one of these based on your videos... Its my first katana, and first sword. :)

[@yojirex6374]

Great review. I have a Huawei sword coming in, too. Very excited for it ^^

[@whoareyou-stranger9458]

Sorry to bother you mate, how was your sword?

[@KF1]

For the price that's an exceptional piece, eh. Your swordfriend must be very happy with it overall.

[@Katana-Karl]

Great run down ol' boy! I ordered 2 katana from Huawei last week and I am looking forward to recieving them! For me.the wait is agonizing! Lol

[@AgouraSteve]

I ordered mine (I also bought 2 Huawei) on October 19, (2020) and they just arrived in NY today. Now I have to wait for them to make their way to me in Las Vegas. Sigh. Yes the wait is killing me too!

[@Katana-Karl]

@@AgouraSteve nice! That was pretty fast! I hope my katanas will arrive to the US that quickly. I sure hope you do an unboxing video. Which ones did you get? I got the deep sori katana and a shinogi zukuri katana with a choji hamon in a shirasaya.

[@AgouraSteve]

@@Katana-Karl I bought these two. $199 each. Both are 9260 Spring steel. (Sure, I can do a unbox video) 9260 TH Unokubi Zukuri www.ebay.com/itm/272787800275 9260 TH Shinogi Zukuri www.ebay.com/itm/282738639221 ------ Someone posted a review on one of mine: sbg-sword-forum.forums.net/thread/52678/huawei-unobuki-zukuri-evolutive-review And a review on yours with the deep Sori: sbg-sword-forum.forums.net/thread/54255/huawei-shinogi-zukuri-1-sori

[@AgouraSteve]

@@Katana-Karl Karl, UPS just emailed me that the swords are arriving tomorrow!!!!!!!!! eBay showed expect delivery on Nov 25th. Swords are actually being delivered Nov. 5th after no real updates on eBay tracking. Sign up for UPS smart choice if you haven’t. Then UPS tells you the day before any pkg shows up. So they used a chinese shipping company to get it to America, then it transferred over to UPS. 17 days including the day Ordered (Oct 19th).

[@Katana-Karl]

@@AgouraSteve that's FANTASTIC! Definitely looking forward to seeing them! Congrats ol'boy!

[@katana24]

if you consider 30+ minutes quick, your wife must be a happy person. I don't know if you did something different in this video, but the video quality is amazing.

[@Katrulzin]

I like that it makes no sound. Makes it a stealthy blade for the element of surprise.

[@soykanmuri7277]

That's just an amazing kissaki, I mean look at the boshi. That's like 1 in a thousand chance to get such a majestic tip of the sword. Cheers

[@Nordic_Goon]

Nice, these actually (based on what I've gathered watching your channel) seem to be one of the best deals. I'll probably get one of these. Their Ito looks better than some of the examples I've seen from other makers in the same price range.

[@Matthew_Jensen]

They are pretty nice. I have not had many examples but this one was quite good for the money.

[@JCOwens-zq6fd]

Beautiful sword. That pre-8th century hamon line is really nice. Its good even which is really hard to do compared to just a random pattern.

[@DazsdWTP]

thank you mr shining for your sword review

[@marshallduncan787]

Thank you sir for another comprehensive examination.

[@robcarnaroli269]

The Nakago look s vastly better that my Ryugin.

[@gregf8167]

I love my Huawei t10 katana with choji hamon. Very nice sword for made in china. If only everything was made this well in china.

[@MegaGregor44]

I feel like Zatoichi today after I was searching the Hanwei site for this sword and could not understand why I could not find it. Eventualy I found the Huawei site and like what I saw. The about us section is blank so does anyone know more about Huawei like are they in China and been around for awhile? Last year I loved watching the Paul Chen Hanwei video of their factory and seeing how each part is handmade. Until then I didnt know there were quality hand made production swords made outside Japan that are affordable and high quality. I have 4 now and thanks to Mathew for all the videos. Remeber people if we want to support a channel the adds must be watched or played or the channel does not get paid for it.

[@johnbryan8011]

Hello a fan of your videos just wanted to say I purchased a Munetoshi sword with the same tsunami wave type fittings both Tsuba and pommel.

[@Matthew_Jensen]

How do you like it?

[@airpower7692]

really nice looking katana but just one thing i didn't like was 1 peg i would have like to seen 2

[@sanleongomez]

I've been a fan of your videos for a while, they have helped me a lot in my initial purchases. I recommend the Dragon King "War Horse", despite the cheesie name, it is a piece that has gone unnoticed but is even better in performance than the Fletching Katana (got them both) which from that line is the one with better online reviews. I think that the War Horse Katana can be a "hidden gem" In the 400-500 usd price range, It's shorter than the Fletching, better cutter, faster and the geometry of the blade is better (pictures online are pretty bad for what It really si).

[@BCJerbs]

Hey there Mr.Matthew, coming over from Mr.Scabs channel! Looks like you knowledge is off the hook! Thanks for sharing this bruv hope you stay safe and blessed! And you have a new subscriber out of me! Cheers, Jerbs 👍🏼🇺🇸🔪🇨🇦🤓

[@Matthew_Jensen]

Thanks for coming

[@MinhVu-in9iz]

Matt would you buy one of these katana ?? Nice review!!

[@JoeSteel1]

I see you gave a ribbon 🎤 I think nice quality audio spectrum, did you change your cameras the quality is a little sharper, watch your hot spots from your lights on your face but video looks and sounds great Matt

[@utubepunk]

Do you plan on doing a list show to end the year? Your favorite & least favorite swords of 2020?

[@gregf8167]

Hi Matt thanks for the review. Please can you do a review of a Simon Lee katana. Preferably not one of his t10 blades but his home made tamahagane steel blades. Cheers

[@Phil.Martin]

Nice review, Matthew! I like this sword. Seems like a lot of sword for the money in terms of attention to detail. One funny observation... have you rewatched your comments regarding the tachikaze? At 25:05, you say "It's a very quiet sword" and then swing it, producing a loud tachikaze :-)

[@Matthew_Jensen]

I could not hear it while I was doing it.. Maybe the camera picked it up but I did not hear anything while swinging it around.

[@blueeyeddevil9441]

Hi Matthew, I've enjoyed and watched many of your videos. I am trying to buy my first Katana. Do you have a preference between Hanwei vs Ronin Katana as far as value and quality?

[@MinhVu-in9iz]

What are you going to do with it, is more important question??

[@theforest4956]

Nice review. Which maker would you recommend for a custom sword in the $1500 range?

[@Matthew_Jensen]

I would keep an eye out for a Motohara.. You might find something in that ballpark but it all depends on what you want out of the sword.

[@anj4de]

I have a Huawei as well and I am very happy with it. Would love to send it to you for review but Germany - US and back would be very expensive apart from going through customes twice. I am about to order a second one soon...

[@PooMonkeyMan]

It reminds me of Ryujin, but nicer. Might actually look into their swords now.

[@strydyrhellzrydyr1345]

I want this... SOOOOO badly...

[@soykanmuri7277]

What would you say about the practical katana with those measurements. Ok so generally I've found a standard length for katana with a short handle around 10" and a 27.5" blade. Although small but for any given katana, that's what the average measurements are.

[@Cloudfencer]

Great hearing your thoughts on this, you really took your time explaining your opinions with what little time you may have had with it. If you could decide on one, would you go for a Huawei sword like this or perhaps another Swords of Northshire piece?

[@Matthew_Jensen]

I have not worked with Hauwei directly so it is hard to compare the two in terms of service. In fairness I did not really work with SoN either, they sent me a sample and I would guess my experience is different than most. Personally I did not think there was anything from a product perspective that was overly compelling from an SoN perspective. They were good, don't get me wrong but nothing stood out. The service and customization options were really what did the job from an SoN perspective. That might not sound like much but it really means a lot. Most people in the US have pretty lofty expectations for service and fining a company that meats them more times than not is impressive. Hauwei is different, they seem to have a number of complaints about service but the product may be worth the struggle to get if you value the things they do well.

[@Cloudfencer]

@@Matthew_Jensen Thank you for your opinions! I myself have a custom katana from SoN and it's held up remarkably well so far. I am in the market for another katana and I'm actually reaching out to Huawei about a custom piece from them. I will definitely keep your opinions in mind. Watching your videos have been insightful.

[@blindowl-bushcraft-survival]

new subscriber, thanks for the great review, very helpful

[@rmcswords]

Plan on reviewing anymore huawei katanas?

[@Matthew_Jensen]

They may send one in the future but I have not heard back about it in a few months. Hope to have something to use more aggressively at some point.

[@rmcswords]

@@Matthew_Jensen Awesome! Just ordered my first one bout a month ago, still waiting to receive it. Thanks for the response love the channel!

[@TopLob]

@@Matthew_Jensen A destruction test on one of these would be cool to see. Having done such a good job on the presentation, it would be fun to see how they hold up. I hope they hear of your channel and want to send you one to break.

[@moresomoze]

Will these swords work on american 5g networks?

[@raffaelerimoldi9778]

Hi, can you do a rewire of a yarinohanzo katana?

[@strider_hiryu850]

Huawei Katana? what's next, Apple makes the iSword? "Sharpening costs an extra 350.00 $!" "you want a scabbard? 680!"

[@vladimiriantchev8420]

I am expecting some Samsung or maybe Motorola Katana from him ti be next one, plus some more of hes extremely funny techniques with them in the backyard

[@minigmac1]

Great vid thx!

[@simonfox9452]

Wish I could get one in the UK…

[@rockytopdiscgolf8561]

Your iato is looking sharp

[@vladimiriantchev8420]

Finaly somebody saed something realistic. Same with his desable "martial art techniques". Same scrap like his iaytos ot whatever they are. I do not look at it in a seriose matter anyway.

[@Kale_Kale]

What material is the ito? Synthetic silk?

[@brandonbentley8532]

Impressive for 400usd!

[@Amongus-iq4km]

can u review a samsung one next?

[@8thsinner]

I am really quite drawn to that one, looks great sounds like good enough quality. I do prefer a bohi but it seems light and nimble and I like this aspect.

[@Matthew_Jensen]

You can probably get one with a bohi. I think they make them.

[@8thsinner]

@@Matthew_Jensen Yeah, it may be, I have actually spent the better part of ten minutes having a look at this one too.It's t10 and I have seen that snap in a destruction test that sort of put me off t10 but that hamon is just blood stunning to me. www.huaweiswords.com/index.php?route=product/product&path=20_27&product_id=68&sort=p.price&order=DESC

[@8thsinner]

@@Matthew_Jensen Question actually, as a huawei brand, what steel do you know they temper exceptionally well if they do at all. Other than the model we're talking about in this video?

[@Matthew_Jensen]

I have not ever pushed one to failure so I can't really say. Seems like they work a lot with T10 and 9260. I would guess that would be my choice.

[@myname-mz3lo]

what version of android is it on ?

[@vamps15me]

it look pretty nice for 400 dollar

[@monstersdoexist]

Me Likes! (as I get my checkbook out again)

[@curtisegill1550]

I have the much better version of this sword. With the full leather wrap. And the beautiful custom hamon. It's gorgeous, thank you hanwei.

[@TLip1980]

Lovely Katana anyone know if these are available in the U.K.!?

[@yojirex6374]

They ship almost worldwide from China. Check out "huawei-sword" on Ebay - you can message the owner, Jacky, there with any questions you have.

[@TLip1980]

@@yojirex6374 hi thanks for the reply we can’t purchase swords or knives from eBay in the U.K. anymore due to the law

[@yojirex6374]

@@TLip1980 No need to buy it from there, but contact Jacky there as you will get fast replies. My email inquiry hasnt been answered in two weeks but on ebay he responds within a day usually. Discuss things with him there and then order via the website. Add a comment on the order to let him know it's you who talked with him on Ebay, if there is any customizations or other things you want/need added.

[@TLip1980]

@@yojirex6374 thank for this I’ll get in touch with him 👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽

[@rockytopdiscgolf8561]

Goodmorning. My name is Jay. I only tell you that because, out of all review videos,.. your stuff feels honest, and organic. You have a good disposition sir. However.. it has become more of a frustrating experience while drinking coffee and making breakfast, to have to stop, and run run for the phone to skip up p another midrole advertisement. I tried to ignore it. But, its bad. Is there anyway, you could monetize 8n a way that dosen't have 12 midroles in a 15 minute video? I really want to keep watching you, and not stomp around the kitchen cursind a 30 minute shampoo commercial

[@Matthew_Jensen]

I have not really looked at the monetization section and I usually just leave it on whatever default happens to be. I did not know it was so irritating. Do you have any idea what options to check?

[@rockytopdiscgolf8561]

@@Matthew_Jensen thank you for responding. I do not now how to change monetization, unfortunately. I'm subscribed to a KZbinr that was able to tho. Doth Savak

[@strydyrhellzrydyr1345]

Matt... Omg... No way

[@senseimasters]

Think you have enough swords in the background? Maybe enough to build an iron throne😁

[@Matthew_Jensen]

Maybe but I have not kept them.. If I did it with what I have around today it would be more of a stool.

[@senseimasters]

@@Matthew_Jensen Your videos are awesome and informative. Have you ever reviewed a Jkoo Sinosword Katana?

[@Matthew_Jensen]

I have a few videos on them.

[@TLip1980]

How many swords do you have lol!?

[@Matthew_Jensen]

not enough

[@TLip1980]

@@Matthew_Jensen I know that feeling hahahah good man 👍🏽

[@vyr01]

is this the same huawei that is the 5G spyware company? is it like the japanese conglomerates where they make cars and paper and food and all that?

[@yojirex6374]

No, to my knowledge it's owned by a single person called Jacky. I don't know why he chose the name. Maybe the name "huawei" comes from some term or region in China, or something.

[@AgouraSteve]

Yeah that’s a different company

[@texasslingleadsomtingwong8751]

Don't worry about it sounds , I made them for you with my mouth . Lols But , it's actually overall very nice .

[@malarkythompsonwilson9981]

Huawei? HANWEI!

[@Matthew_Jensen]

those are different things.

[@strydyrhellzrydyr1345]

I think not all pool noodles aren't equal

[@andrewsock6203]

How do you inherently spot something ? 😂

[@jackarrows1436]

👀

[@koibito25]

i thought they only specializes in making cellphones in china

[@strydyrhellzrydyr1345]

Bro... If you got rusty blades around... Sent me that shit man... I'll make a handle... I'm just shocked you let blades get like that.. lol

[@RedChicken]

I thought they make phones🤨

[@sakerminter]

It doesn't "swoosh"...terrible quality

[@tsugikuniyoriichi22]

I know you are joking hahaha but it doesn't make that much noise because it doesn't have a bohi or blood groove , that helps the katana to make more noise lol.

[@MasterofPlay7]

lmao isn't huawei the telecome company US banned?

[@makidiaz3894]

I would never want to shell out half a grand for a katana that won’t swish

[@trilobiteterror8015]

This one happens to have a traditional style of blade that lacks a bo-hi (what causes the swish sound). There are pros and cons to having a bo-hi or not. If you want a bo-hi, they have plenty in this price range with one.

[@vladimiriantchev8420]

I am more than 20 years in martial arts, but Matt, I am starting enjoying your demonstrations. You really make me laugh, thank you man ! But in a seriose manner, very few minutes you have grapped any sword, you make the saya scrap. However, thanks God you have only fake Chinese replicas, but not a real Japanese sword. You are going emideately to damade it, made. Bye the way, ask somme martial art girl to show you some basik movements just in case. Sorry, I can stop laughing. Please forgive me.

[@douggotley7169]

Only in Matt Jensens world is a 30 minute video quick lol

[@Matthew_Jensen]

My wife is a lucky woman.