June 2024 State of the Channel

[@gargoylesblade]

Very informative, I also do a year or two up dates on how the swords have held up.

[@JimKiev]

In addition to your sword reviews, I am particularly excited about your Samurai Quick Cuts episodes. Your recent video about the Kissaki was very informative. I hope you plan to do similar episodes about various aspects/parts of the katana in the future. Keep up the great work - your content is valuable and educational. Thank you!

[@StudioGDT]

I am honored and humbled at the same time. Quick cuts absolutely is on the program as it serves a side purpose for my dojo! The next episode is on Zukuri. I was waiting for a sword to arrive (which it just did) so I could have ONE more on hand of a different type to photograph. Thank you for the motivation to keep it up!

[@notsans9995]

Hey just outta curiosity, i plan on ordering a custom version of the previous sword you reviewed, would you be interested in reviewing it upon completion? It will be a full custom essentially, wide profile blade, double hi and deep koshi sori, all topped off with a beefy okissaki. Not sure if ill change the koshirae as i like their dragon Fuchikashira and i have a japanese tsuba, but i also do like the theme with the current stock tsuba they're using. Also no rush, I haven't placed the commission yet, so the blade wont be ready till late this year, maybe even early 2025 depending on delays.

[@StudioGDT]

Firstly, I’m honored that you would consider it and secondly, I’d never turn down an opportunity to review something new. As many different configurations as I can get my hands on is the goal so you just let me know!

[@notsans9995]

@@StudioGDT glad to hear, I've been wanting to do this for awhile because they do charge a premium for custom spec blades so their aren't allot of people who've been willing to pay for and show off bigger swords lol. I also plan on having a special craftsman who's based out of Nepal attempt to reproduce some Japanese tsuba, so you'll likely get to review his work as well. I don't think he'll be able to match the quality of professional tosugu, but I think he may be a very good option for people who wanted custom designs but can't afford the price tag of having a traditional tsuba made.

[@StudioGDT]

@@notsans9995 I am all about keeping the channel alive and I need material in order to do so. Count me in.