Review: LK Chen White Arc - 2000+ Year Old Chinese Sword Reproduction

[@numbers9to0]

Crouching Skalla, Hidden Grim.

[@JustGrowingUp84]

Nice.

[@conservat1vepatr1ot]

Perfect opportunity for his “dirt joke people’s eyebrow” lol..

[@defenderofwisdom]

I can't believe this is a 200 year old sword. Since when did longswords exist that long ago?

[@defenderofwisdom]

Or frankly I have a hard time believing swords that sexy existed that long ago. I mean, there was the sexy-ass Kopesh I suppose but that's different.

[@keithharper32]

@@defenderofwisdom Chinese metallurgy was pretty advanced. Though, I'm sure the Romans and perhaps even the Celts could have made similar. They just didn't preferring more robust swords for hitting harder armored opponents.

[@MrSquigglies]

Always liked Chinese straight swords. They just look so elegant and dignified.

[@j.p.9522]

They look soulless and utilitarian to me. And they bend way too easily.

[@swedneck]

Same, this feels like something i could actually wear in day-to-day life. Lightweight and no big fancy bits to get stuck everywhere, and since basically nobody wears armor nowadays the focus on cutting should work very well, and you don't need a cross-guard since no one else is using swords.

[@MrSquigglies]

@@j.p.9522 no accounting for taste I suppose. To me katanas are kind of like that. Very uniform aesthetically.

[@danielhounshell2526]

@JiYun I don't think you know very much about Japanese swords...you got a lot wrong. I love Chinese swords, they're a sort of beauty in simplicity and they feel amazing to use, especially LK Chen's stuff, which is also very durable. Japanese swords are great too though. They pretty much never break outright since they're differentially hardened, the most it'll do is bend or the cutting edge might chip in places. They're also excellent cutters that can even somewhat self-correct if you make a mistake in edge alignment. They're also not folded a thousand times. They're folded four or five times which results in around a thousand layers. This also wasn't done to be fancy, this was a necessity for Japanese swords due to the fact that they didn't have access to high quality sources of iron historically. Folding resolved this issue by essentially spreading any impurities across the entire blade over several layers, this ensured that there wasn't any single point of failure in the blade.

[@sevenseas2673]

@JiYun You're just triggered by a bunch of otaku who don't know anything about swords, most of which are probably quite young, Katana are perfectly fine swords that accomplished their purpose just fine, I don't reckon a Chu Jian would be any more efficient against a late medieval full plate armor than a katana. All weapons are designed to accomplish a task and aren't meant to be universal and work in any context at any time in any place of the world. Then worse than getting triggered by 15 yo or man-children edgy katana fanboys, is that you get triggered by anime, like have you seen pseudo ancient china martial arts movies with people flying around and using swords that are floppy as well, I love realistic portrayal of ancient combat as much as most people here, but those anime aren't even attempting to have a shred of realism. And Jian have more range than Katana? well maybe you can then take a Tachi or a Nodachi it's that simple. Not to mention Katana like most medieval swords were side arms in most cases, and they used other main weapons, just like in China there were lots of other swords more prominently used in battlefields than swords. Seeing your username I reckon you're Chinese, at least ethnically (unless you're a Chinese wanna be) , and I suspect it's mostly your typical run off the mill anti-japanese sentiment that is very present in china speaking, and not an actual informed and objective evaluation of japanese swords compared to other sword. 你就去研究一下日本刀吧，你不要跟以为日本刀是世家最佳的刀剑一样，别空想了，还是从实际出发吧

[@phased-arraych.9150]

It’s neat seeing a western barbarian review a Han sword. I’ve always known the Celts and Gauls had a fetish for long swords.

[@Xaiff]

Pssst. Skall is a Norse descendant.

[@Intranetusa]

Skall is more descended from Germanic tribesman or Norsemen who invaded the Celts.

[@Caderynwolf]

That's a bit of a misconception, there were raids back and forth, just like eveywhere else, but the celts and scandinavians mostly migrated, traded, and integrated. Iceland was a major destination for us celts to move to, the danes preferred our more southern parts and along the coast. Mostly they just passed through without causing any issues in order to attack the angle kingdoms and saxon kingdoms.

[@xluca1701]

@@Caderynwolf Most people here know... He made a joke based on the joke Skall did in this video

[@TheArklyte]

Western barbarian? So... roman?0_o

[@Yukilumicest]

Summer Skall has a glorious mane and beard, and the saddest eyebrows I've ever seen.

[@wakeful1710]

Like a Doberman

[@Sip_Dhit]

Makes him look homeless those eyebrows do

[@eccentriconyt]

Was a about to mention the mane and beard. It looks glorious and I'm a bit jealous!

[@kotopotato]

Yes yes nice sword but can we all just appreciate his fabulous hair

[@dexterking7712]

Ikr I’m jealous

[@teacup755]

Hair products merch next

[@aridicaexmontaudon1296]

He looks like a viking metal gutairist

[@rikospostmodernlife]

@Basaltar DiosDelBadco poor dude kinda looks like a confucius statue with a wig now

[@justanotherbrickinthewall2843]

I remember when I had hair on top of my dome 🤓

[@AegisKazu6244]

It's very weird having a Shad ad on a Skall vid...

[@notsocrazytank707]

As in, an actual unskipable add?

[@zachmiller4246]

I wouldve watched the ad if it wasnt 4 min lol

[@TheArklyte]

Since when does Shad have money for ads?

[@Arto257]

@@zachmiller4246 it's the same video he has on his channel, that's why it's so long

[@zachmiller4246]

@@Arto257 il go check it iut on his channel then

[@giggityguy]

You must have been sitting on that cutting footage forever! Filmed back in BC when SwordSage was still there? I guess you really weren't kidding when you said that you have a pretty deep to-do list!

[@scottmacgregor3444]

That footage was shot cutting with Swordsage's sword. I don't think Skall would have had his own White Arc yet.

[@giggityguy]

@@scottmacgregor3444 yeah I wondered if it was something like that. I remember SwordSage brought a lot of swords to show to Skall when he visited

[@calza13]

If Ian McCollum is gun Jesus, Skal is sword Jesus

[@greulich9635]

he even looks like one now tbh

[@Anino_Makata]

Amen, amen.

[@sykomcawesomeness]

I thought we already agreed on this. Ian is gun Jesus, Skal is sword Jesus. Facts.

[@goimei]

I thought that was fpsrussia

[@calza13]

FPSRussia doesn't look remotely like Jesus...

[@cnawan]

That looks just surprisingly _perfected_ for such an early period, like it should be contemporaneous with the Renaissance. It's right at the apex of light & long.

[@My-nl6sg]

The Han dynasty was kind of the first golden age of Chinese culture and it always gives off a bolder, more simplistic impression. There is a no-BS feel

[@NoOffensePies]

1000 years of infighting and fighting with nomatic and tribal barbarians... yah does that

[@criley2723]

Starting to look like a viking what with the hair and the belly kinda like thor

[@ScottKenny1978]

Skall is Scandahooligan (Norwegian?), so kinda by definition he's a viking!

[@vorrnth8734]

@@ScottKenny1978 I doubt that he is a pirate.

[@ScottKenny1978]

@@Regarded69 could be. I'm saying Scandahooligan based on facial structure.

[@conservat1vepatr1ot]

Vorrnth One internet point awarded to you, for knowing what “Viking” means. It would have been two, if you had pointed out that it was more often used as a verb than a noun. lol

[@javierpatag3609]

I see SwordSage has really rubbed off on you.

[@RustyToaster]

I have a question, how often do you sharpen your blades? After every test? Only when they're dulled? Every other test? What is it?!

[@JustGrowingUp84]

That's a good question, I also want to know.

[@xluca1701]

I guess he does it when he feels it that it doesn't cut that good. After every test would be too much work.

[@mhorram]

This must be a trick question. Skall is a Viking. He'd get his wife to sharpen the swords. That's why you almost never see Mrs. Skall in these videos, she's too busy sharpening the swords.

[@natenrey4601]

😂

[@staceygram5555]

@@mhorram She's busy with the blade at day; busy with the shaft at night.

[@DudeWatIsThis]

My man Skallagrim turning into *Skollogrom* during the quarantine.

[@BemusedOwl]

That Chinese style of swordsmanship is just beautiful to watch

[@casbot71]

The Han Dynasty endured until it fell to the Kylo Dynasty.

[@msharmall7298]

That one took me a minute... So uncivilized.

[@henryettoit897]

dad joke

[@casbot71]

@@henryettoit897 Joke on Dad…

[@AdamIsUrqed]

That one got me in the chest

[@claywoodral7587]

You nut!

[@charlesw5919]

Seems like a conscious design choice on part of LK Chen to keep their guard and hilt minimalist and impress buyers purely with the quality of their blades.

[@alexwang2419]

Skall is so humble on things that he thinks he doesn't know a lot about. That's a sign of wisdom haha.

[@TheSwampPrince]

Wanted to dearly thank you for pointing me toward Campfire's writing software. Good on you for taking quality sponsors.

[@maxmichaeler5420]

Chinese swords look very graceful compared to other swords

[@henryettoit897]

yes well, this is a Jian, which is culturally a weapon more favoured by scholars and gentlemenly classes. Fitnesse, skill and graceful form was emphasized and required with this weapon. In contrast the Dao is almost barbarian.

[@TheScotchaholic]

Jians in particular, were meant for mobile and agile users that HEAVILY utilized footwork, dodging, parrying, deflecting, speed, feinting, and volume strikes, as opposed to very direct hard blocking and clashing melee styles with heavier weapons.

[@Andrew-jq5uw]

Henry Ettoit yeah basically the jian were like rapiers for and dao were like great swords just to throw that into comparison

[@MrBottlecapBill]

@@Andrew-jq5uw I don't know, that thin flexible blade seems like it's not going to do a lot of effective stabbing. Maybe if the opponent is naked but the Chinese aristocrats seem to have worn a lot of clothing....most likely silk. Seems problematic to me. I'd like to see some stabbing testing.

[@peterkhew7414]

The Chinese Jian is more like the Western small sword. It's used mainly by civilians as a status symbol. Military personnel would prefer to use the Dao because you can use it to hack anything.

[@Tracer_Krieg]

Skall, I think you're turning into Sword Jesus.

[@NguyenHongAnh152]

Next up: Cross and stakes review! Truly the one combo you could die for!

[@claptrap4084]

He is becoming Thor from Endgame

[@Merilirem]

Pretty sure sword Jesus is just regular Jesus. He did have that one line about carrying swords.

[@Vivi2372]

@@goury let me break this down very simply for you since you don't seem to get it: there are hundreds of medications that can lead to weight gain. People's mental health can play a role or even any number of physical medical conditions. You come in assuming that if someone has put on weight it's because they don't give a shit about their health when they may have to control over it because of other things going on in their lives. Let's say you came at someone with your insensitive bullshit who was struggling with depression and had bigger fish to fry with regards to dangerous health conditions and don't have nearly enough mental energy to worry about their weight at the moment. Then we'd be able to congratulate you on your half assed assumptions and inability to keep your shitty opinions to yourself adding to the mental health problems because you didn't give two shits what someone may or may not be going through. That bullshit is toxic and counter productive. Do you think people who are heavier don't know? Do you think they wouldn't know it was a problem? I gained a lot of weight when I was struggling with depression. I knew it was unhealthy, and even knew damn well how to fix it. But I was a bit busy using most of my mental energy just trying to avoid killing myself and keeping myself alive most days. Do you know what wouldn't have helped me on any level and would have made me feel worse for absolutely no benefit? Anyone thinking they knew my life better than me who decided to try and shame me into losing weight when I was already ashamed of my weight gain. I was just a little too busy and stressed out dealing with the fact that I felt miserable every day and dealing with the risk of suicide that would have killed me a hell of a lot sooner than being fat. You may mean well but you need to stop and consider that when you open your mouth and firmly shove your foot in that you may not be helping at all but actually making things worse. Your actions have consequences and if you don't want to be an asshole you'd best start considering what they could be before saying something stupid.

[@MotoTrooper]

I follow both Gun Jesus And Sword Jesus

[@cmasey123]

I have a White Arc. It's most beloved above all others :) An amazing sword. Of course I haven't used to it to clear brush like Skallagrim. TBH: I don't think I could bring myself myself to do that.

[@Hercules1-v9m]

Skall got me into swords. I liked knifes before but really got into swords after discovering this channel quite some time ago. I went from the cheap $50 swords to now having a custom, hand forged sword commissioned a few days ago. A bit long winded but essentially just saying thanks for helping me find a new love.

[@oscarkarlberg7552]

Skall looking like he's in a Death Metal band

[@jamesmonroe1538]

Wow, A shad ad and skall on the same video? This made my day. Also, is this an earlier video? It seems like it, as in the most recent videos before this, Skall has short hair and seems a bit thinner.

[@mirror857]

I thought it was a collab for a second, then I saw it was an ad; the most unexpected ad I’ve ever seen

[@edmundr2167]

I didn't know that video producers can choose which ad to play

[@kasperbuyens3562]

Calling it, he is going to be in the 'Shadow of the Conqueror' film

[@edmundr2167]

Probably as a weapon shop owner😂

[@michaelu3055]

The grim Viking beserker who likes to end them rightly

[@wol06fi89]

I think it'll be the guy who solved the backdrawing issue

[@sheikzer0]

Michael Unobe Skallagrim Pommelson

[@Riggs_The_Roadie]

Funnily enough, I just got an ad for the short film while watching this. That's pretty cool.

[@blaircraft6086]

Stabbing at throat is the recommended style against enemy, also spirit of Chinese light sword -- Says a lot of KungFu novels.

[@toonewang1482]

You're right, because at this time, the enemy is the life of you, you decided his life and death, if the enemy give up fighting,you win and you won't go to hurt him, then no one died during the battle on both sides. Because Chiese thought think that death is a very important thing, and life should not be arbitrarily killed.

[@ezakustam]

@@toonewang1482 Someone tell that to the post-revolution mainland.

[@BWMagus]

@@toonewang1482 Over 2000 years ago? I question anyone who claims that about any ancient civilization. Usually that's something people liked to say, but then they added in so many qualifications and exceptions it basically became a joke.

[@toonewang1482]

@@ezakustam what？i do not understand，really.

[@toonewang1482]

@@BWMagus I don't know what your problem is, I didn't say two thousand years.

[@ondralavicka3455]

The feeling when you get a Shad add on a Skallagrim video. N I C E

[@Woodcocce]

May have to pick this up as my first Chinese Reproduction sword. I'm not a fan of super ornate handguards and other work on the handle, and I love really nice blades. So this is... kinda perfect for me.

[@malango255]

honestly thats the best cutting ive seen you do

[@ngojonoelnicolas37]

Skallagrim is looking more and more like a hermit every episode after the quarantine.

[@dracanisobsidian1613]

Skal is defiently getting that viking warlord vibe going these days

[@mr.nazareth4501]

God damn, skall, loving the hair

[@archaeologistify]

Skall it would be awesome if you found somebody to teach you some chinese sword techniques and you sharing them with us. They seem very interisting and elegant, but Im more interested in the practical aspects

[@scrapmechanicboy1859]

Ooooh yeeah what can be better than get video from Skall while getting ready to lunch.

[@devin5201]

The sun reflecting off the blade, perfection.

[@wenlocke]

Are LK Chen on an advertising binge at the moment? I've seen several youtubers reviewing their swords lately.

[@scottmacgregor3444]

If you think about it, giving away a few thousand dollars worth of swords is pretty cheap from an advertising budget standpoint.

[@DiscRover]

Also, LK Chen is always looking for constructive criticism so who better to do that than the popular, credible sword guys on YT?

[@scottmacgregor3444]

@@DiscRover Also true. From what I've seen and heard the guy in charge of the company is really passionate about bringing historically accurate Chinese weapons onto a market that's been dominated with floppy tinfoil swords influenced by kungfu theatre and movies.

[@phased-arraych.9150]

They look like awesome swords TBH.

[@potatomatop9326]

I've heard you're gonna be the next paladin in Diablo 4.

[@danielclark-hughes692]

*Barbarian

[@potatomatop9326]

@@danielclark-hughes692 too skinny

[@cloudstrife5174]

@@potatomatop9326 Skinner!!!!

[@reptiloidmitglied2930]

There will be a druid in Diablo 4 which would be very fitting now that Skall lives in the woods.

[@potatomatop9326]

@@reptiloidmitglied2930 he's kind of a weapon master.

[@jakevonatlas2754]

I just saw Shadiversity's commercial on Skallagrim's channel. THIS IS AWESOME!!

[@Drawsler]

This one was not in my sub list, glad I found it..

[@potatokilr7789]

Anyone else think old Chinese swords are much cooler than the Japanese ones?

[@essenkillerthezombiektz5026]

Is there any rhythm to your reviewing of these swords? Like are you reviewing them in time order or in order of your favorites or just randomly Also so far the flying Phoinex and striking eagle are my favorites so can’t wait to see that review 👍

[@Skallagrim]

It's semi-randomly. :) I did review the Flying Phoenix already. kzbin.info/www/bejne/mWbRkJprq9yEmqM

[@essenkillerthezombiektz5026]

@@Skallagrim Ok just curious thanks for letting me know :) also I have seen the review of the flying phoenix and knowing it preforms well both one and two handed (plus the name I really like the name) is why its one of my favorites of these swords cant wait to see the rest of the reviews on these swords because these and TFW are currently the kind of weapons I am most interested in thanks for being an honest and reliable reviewer + entertainer

[@j_porter]

I've been thinking of picking this boi up since sword sage's review hit.

[@TheAca300]

Loving this minimalist design btw I'm seeing u are relapsing into your old skall in terms of size, no disrespect intended, I to am prone to keeping the ol' KG , just wanna say try to weather the storm and be healthy I've been following ur channel for a long time and would like to keep doing so and not see u get sick if that's okay with you :D

[@jonc8074]

That long blade just looks really fun to cut with. Thanks!

[@DeanFirth]

Hey Skall, long time fan, 1st time commenter. I was wondering - so many videos focus on historical accuracy in terms of design, methods, and metallurgy. I’d love to hear you speak about what a sword would be like if it were made to today’s highest standards of design, material science, and production methods.

[@Descanlin]

I'd love to hear your take on LK Chen's Frontier Tang Dao - it's one I'm looking at myself, but that's mostly aesthetically, so I'd love to hear especially on a functional take from... someone who knows what they're talking about, to put it frankly.

[@StryderK]

Swordsage now has a review up for the Tang Dao. Again, I really want it! It look far, Far, FAR more historically correct and...how to put this..."usable" and realistic than some of the fantasy Tang Dao out there and at around $350, far more easily attainable! Unfortunately, due to this stupid ass virus, my pocket book took a huge cut (Not lost my job....but yeah, you guessed it, had to take a salary cut) and I'm not allowed to pick up another hobby (my two main ones are making models and video games). Sigh, I want the Tang Dao, this one and the Flying Phoenix! The White Arc sure look like a beastly of a cutter, the Flying Phoenix just look like it wants to dance in your hands and the Tang Dao, well, the historical significance of this blade can not be denied cause when it comes up against the Katana, it can throw a middle finger to it and say kowtow and call me granddaddy...And the Katana have no choice but to obey cause that blade influenced A LOT of Korean and ESPECIALLY that Japanese blade...You know, the one where tweebs and anime pukes have a hard on and come the instant that is mentioned? (Yeah, I went there so sue me!)!!!!!!

[@bigladcrafts7363]

i’m not sure whether it’s just me but slap i’ve been noticing you’ve been looking at a lot more eastern types of swords and again may just me but seem to be a lot more understanding of other styles i think it’s awesome! it felt like the HEMA kind of community was very rigid and stern but you and some other you tubers have really loosened it up and made it very free and understanding which i’m here for :D

[@edmundr2167]

I don't think that they were ever stern. You just don't have a lot of contact with Chinese martial arts when you come from Europe and primarily study HEMA. It's cool that he discovered it though since I discover it with him.

[@rukathekid7853]

Video request: best gear (weapons and outfit) for an adventurer, I'd love to hear your take on that Keep up the good work :)

[@xluca1701]

That's a nice idea!

[@ethanrice1102]

Probably Bastard Sword, Buckler, Hunting bow, and some form of easily maintained light armor

[@xluca1701]

@@ethanrice1102 Armour is in generell not easy to maintain. But maybe a gambeson would be a good choice.

[@ethanrice1102]

@@xluca1701 maybe bone scale so it doesn't rust

[@cjnf11]

Depends on the environment and also on your build and stamina. Goblin Slayer shows that if you fight in caverns or dungeons long swords can be fatal to you, not your enemies. So this guy uses a sturdy short swords kinda like a gladius.

[@luciusnetheril]

Seems like one guy doesn't likes Skallagrim's belly. Can't be the sword.

[@shadowdctr]

To be fair, it seems like hes putting on alot of weight lately.

[@JohnSmith-ty2he]

@@shadowdctr True that. I'd only bought it up for two reasons. 1) It's not healthy to put on weight that fast. 2) I'd rather not have his ass aimed at the camera lol.

[@Aetius_of_Astora]

@@JohnSmith-ty2he He has this thing where he just periodically gains a bunch of weight and then loses it again He'll probably be thin and fit again in equally staggering speed as he got chubby somehow

[@ninjahombrepalito1721]

@@Aetius_of_Astora well, yeah, except he normally becomes a bit fat during the winter and loses the fat during the summer. But he hasn't lost it and has become a bit more fat.

[@colapundarn]

can you lot yust shut the fuck up... he has made several vidoes about him not being that comfotable with this kind of body shaming shity comments... so stop being asholes and watch the vids ...

[@crossbowboltlaunchers2456]

I am drooling over this, the value for the price seems high as the sky. But unfortunately I can not afford a luxury like this in days when financial crash can come any time upon me :( I hope this stays in production and I can buy it for this awesome price in a year, when hopefully my new passion bears fruit

[@valerfor8361]

Wow, the only thing it's missing its "Rose of Solemn" playing in the background & I'm a decade back...

[@Kabeloko11]

You look like a mount & blade character; i love it.

[@swedisharcher9405]

Skall looking more and more Bärsärk for every video💪🏻🇸🇪

[@throttlehead3772]

Master Skall The Great Bear That's what I call a bear shirt

[@djhogan65]

I believe that the Jian, especially the thin light fast blades were for use by high level officials for self defence against sudden attacks by high level rivals, and as a symbol of authority. They would probably be using the sword on people inside the palace, not wearing armour. (An enemy soldier in armour would be challenged at the gates by guards, so they would be unlikely to get close to a high official...unless the palace was over run). The more solid Jian with 8 planes was probably used by high ranking officers in combat. The hard and dirty work was done by Dao swords weilded by low level soldiers.

[@christopherbrendeland1206]

Nice Job Skall! You have moved LK Chen to the top of my want list. How do LK Chen's Dao stack up to their Jian? Could you do a video over LK Chen's Frontier Tang Dao?

[@scottmacgregor3444]

If you can't wait, I think Swordsage has already done a review on his channel.

[@christopherbrendeland1206]

@@scottmacgregor3444 Thank you, I will check him out.

[@nicklucas8066]

I'm loving these different types of swords keep it up!!!

[@ScottWoodruff-wh3ft]

I've bent several of my LK Chen jian in cutting, and all were easily straightened. The heat-treat is perfect, springy, but not too hard. I would suggest the diamond-section jian over the octagonal, though. The edge bevel on some of the octagonal blades is just too steep, though a little time on a flat platten sander can fix that, if you are willing to make such a significant alteration.

[@imstupid880]

I've asked, and now I've received. Thank you.

[@therealcarlxii]

Nice sword, I like the minimalistic design. Looks simple and effective.

[@a.rehman548]

An amazing video and First!!!! Love your videos, Skall!!!

[@scrapmechanicboy1859]

No one are about it anyway.

[@Drago6817]

Thanks! I've been looking forward to this :-)

[@phraksis]

I'd like to see you review inside again with a good light setup and no background noise.

[@springgal265]

Looks so beautiful under the sun.🙂

[@NagisaShiota11]

I think his hair cut has gone for young adventurer, to the wise village elder

[@AusMarkus]

I see that the bugs have stopped biting... at least for now! :P It's nice to see reviews of swords from other cultures lately, especially China whose traditional weapons have been very underrepresented in pop culture and by fans of historical weapons. I myself am starting to really appreciate what they can do and how they work. Really cool!

[@angelwhispers2060]

Skall you really need to get in touch with Shadiversity. In your present aesthetic condition you would make a very good Barbarian for their movie

[@icaliu1]

Hope they reproduce tang song dynasty swords later. Those have more features to work with… to present with. Lk Chen's workmanship is definitely awesome.

[@StryderK]

They just made a Tang Dao. I want it but sigh, wtih the coronavirus, the hit on the pocket pocket means I have to forgo any sword purchases and can't pick up another massive money hog of a hobby...I already dropped my Transformers collecting hobby. The two hobbies I have left are model making and video games...Sigh, maybe when my kids hits college. I'll take up sword buying then......

[@SoundBubble]

Hey, another video that I had to literally check your channel for to see. What a surprise...

[@MrFallenangel2012]

Since no one is saying it i will my man Skallgrim looking like a younger Rob Zombie!!

[@whatever11ization]

Hair is looking amazing. Am jelly

[@JapanatWar]

Really liking this minimalist look. Very nice!

[@shogun2heroicvictories15]

LK Chen making waves.

[@ignaciasd1198]

Skall looking like a sage that comes out of his cave when the bonfires are lit to signal his new weapon has come and he must do a video

[@kevinstewart1870]

Good to see a decrease in the bugs

[@hu4l628]

chubby skall making a full circle i just hope that we get the workout video

[@jessieguo7823]

Just some random knowledge: The name White Arc or Baihong is the name of a very famous fictional sword, and it means white sun halo.

[@wipeoutliang]

Always like Chinese weapons, especially the swords. One of the reasons is their beauty and decency

[@outandabout259]

You know a sword is quick when the rolling shutter effect appears on the blade!

[@WastelandSeven]

Very nice. Their Dao swords look nice too.

[@kaiderauqsk9515]

so elegant this thing.

[@Mercy4Hire]

I cant get over how much you look like a wizard

[@cloudstrife5174]

Skall u look like a browned haired Saruman. When u getting old and ur hair start turning white u litterely saruman irl! Which is super cool! :D

[@appa609]

I'm drooling through the screen. That blade looks like fucking magic.

[@CAARaeed]

Scholagladiatoria did a pretty favourable review of an LK Chen recently as well

[@IskraTheOmen]

I am in love with the look of this sword

[@MonteKristof]

Nice sword Skal, but damn, that hair. You HAVE to tell me how you take care of it and the products you use!

[@xluca1701]

He did something similar about his beard some years ago

[@WheresMyOatmen]

Hair down Skall is a treat ngl

[@Ser-Smiley]

Your hair + your beard + the sword. EPIC! 😂

[@Merilirem]

At the start of the video i thought my eyes were playing tricks on me but it turns out it was indeed bent.

[@ShiroDawn]

the jian is one of my favourite sword types

[@tio_prieto1693]

After the seven year old war skallagrim returned to review swords

[@scottmacgregor3444]

Why did the seven year olds go to war? Did someone steal a transformers toy?

[@tio_prieto1693]

@@scottmacgregor3444 no they stole their beyblades

[@scottmacgregor3444]

@@tio_prieto1693 The fiends! Without Beyblades they can't even solve their differences with civilized Beyblade duels!

[@tio_prieto1693]

@@scottmacgregor3444 ha

[@cassiehoalaia9179]

I'm a big fan of chinese sheath designs.

[@heitorvinicius7828]

To cut a limb clean off you must do a wide swing, coming off of a body twist. The larger and builkier the target, the more adherence you should need. This is a blade very well suited to a wind technique, and the wind is the best at cutting.

[@rafafara1000]

Skall your hair and beard look so cool

[@Brandonutz]

Big fan keep up the good work 👏

[@nightsong81]

1:00 Was the metallurgy used in this blade possible in the time and place the original it was based on was made? I'm sure the swordsmiths of the Han dynasty knew pattern-welding techniques, but the alloys sound pretty modern. Mostly just asking because for a reproduction that seems very loyal to an ancient design, that seems to be an oddly anachronistic choice. Beautiful sword, either way.

[@mrkiky]

No it wouldn't have been. And reproductions are almost always made of modern steel. Using traditional materials would just raise costs and make the sword less resilient, which would be bad if you're trying to sell them.

[@jdzencelowcz]

He's transforming back into his "deleted videos" self, sans the poor cutting ability.

[@Haliconable]

Gotta sell something so I can try out something chinese from LK chen. The speed and liveliness on some of them makes them look like very fun swords to cut with

[@kethtemplar8989]

That moment you click on a Skall video and are greeted by Shads voice... I bet my confused expression was hilarious...