Reviewing MY OWN SWORD!!! Imperious full design analysis and Calimacil replica review

In this episode of Pop-culture Weapons Analysed I review and scrutinise the iconic fantasy sword FROM MY OWN BOOK. Will it hold up of did I fail?
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[@ThatWorks]

Want a steel one? No problem!

[@kennantjessavi7648]

As expected!

[@AD-mf5ev]

I was just about suggesting it in Discord XD

[@shadiversity]

HEEEY!!! Well we might just have to work something out ^_^ Keep up the great work fellas!

[@Boold198891]

How hard is to make aluminium sword with steel edges ? ( or is it impossible ? )

[@namenloss730]

That would be an interesting video to watch

[@siprus]

Getting faithful larp version of his self designed sword with special features not found on other larpswords, was probably one of the best days in shads life.

[@Night-Lord]

Ha! Well if that’s not a confirmation I don’t know what is

[@AxxLAfriku]

I don't have any friends because they are ashamed of the videos I upload. Are they really that bad, dear sir

[@Warlundrie]

Probably on par to when he saw That Works comment on this video x)

[@CowboybubPercussion]

@@AxxLAfriku bad, I think they’re hilarious LoL, that’s a compliment

[@o7Bones]

add to that him finding out his design was among the first to incorporate a tip like that.

[@lorddragonskin3603]

The ultimate collab between Shad (the author) and Shad (the critic).

[@demoncet1998]

great as long as we don't add the artist as well

[@HenriqueLSilva]

One is fanboying over the other, and both are fanboying over Calimacil's ability to pull it off so well.

[@Researcher_Jim]

@@demoncet1998 yeah

[@scottbruckner4653]

@@demoncet1998 Yeah, you might as well summon Jazza at that point.

[@dmj271095]

Imperius was modded into blade and sorcery. The blade ingame is 1mm and unbreakable/unbendable, and it being vr, the blade is weightless. In game i could use the hilt spikes to punch the enemy if i got in close enough

[@finnsweeney2604]

It's weightless by design, every other weapon in game has weight, the creator just removed Its weight to be book accurate

[@AngryBoozer]

@@finnsweeney2604 It’s VR. Everything in VR is weightless. Unless the controllers have started using mass effect field technology while I wasn’t looking.

[@finnsweeney2604]

@@AngryBoozer nah, nah, I mean that the game lags your character's arm behind if its a heavy object to simulate the weight. Though I understand why it would seem like that I did word that pretty badly

[@dkcsi9256]

@@AngryBoozer If you use a greatsword and you have weapon physics on hard instead of soft (or whatever the settings were),you won’t be able to hold it with one hand, it’ll forcefully bend your avatar’s wrist. If you swing it it’ll lag behind. Thats what they mean by weight.

[@xtremetuberVII]

This is a level of meta shadiverse that I'm not quite sure I was ready for. It's so full circle that it's made a shield of circles that are already shields. Basically a circular shieldwall. Now onto the video with I! Been waiting for this for a looooong while :)!

[@retro704]

Phalanx shad

[@phishphan49]

i'm new here, but love the dozen or so videos i've seen thus far - is shad aware of the US home shopping network infomercials from the 90's/00's selling mall ninja shit??? - because this gave off strong vibes of that, but self aware, and actually a quality product... but still i just watched a half hour infomercial of a dude selling swords lol

[@beschantz]

It's fun to immerse yourself in a fantasy world and get lost exploring all the details, but watching you geek out over a subject of your own creation is something truly special. I just want to say congratulations on all of these successes. You've certainly earned it.

[@xtremetuberVII]

So I guess I'll have to be saving up because, according to what I'm seeing here, Imperious is a sword straight out for my non death stabby thrust, but romantic heart. I've always wanted an ideal combination of the features of a rapier, with the width of a longsword. Then, *ahem* like magic, a certain Aussie happened to release a book where lo and behold, my eyes upon reading the description of Imperious for the first time, lit up so brightly that no Shade would have been able to stand near me. Gonna be interesting to see what limits the skilled blacksmithing nerds will push...

[@ITZCOATL10]

I had the same cravings as you. When I saw the Kickstarter, I had just gotten a raise and decided to treat myself. I knew it would probably come to the public eventually but I had fallen in love with Imperious and couldn't of stopped myself even if I wanted to.

[@davidkelvon7936]

It’s kinda funny that the functionality of the cross guard was initially unnoticed, let alone unintentional. The first time time I saw Imperious I thought it was intended to be a wide rapier with a sword breaker cross guard.

[@neurofiedyamato8763]

My first instinct was also "sword breaker!"

[@Nathan-vt1jz]

Same!

[@chabis]

The hilt/guard could be made in gold-coloured anodized titanium. Not cheap, I guess, but light and strong.

[@blackmephistopheles2273]

Would a layer of pyrite be possible?

[@chabis]

@@blackmephistopheles2273 I have no real knowledge of metallurgy. My uneducated guess is that bonding a brittle mineral to an elastic metall would not work well, though. Adding a layer of brass or gold would probably be far easier.

[@sparkthefloofyprotogen3556]

@@blackmephistopheles2273 pyrite is extremely weak though isn’t it?

[@carsonrush3352]

@@sparkthefloofyprotogen3556, minerals are typically ceramics (rock) and as a group of materials, they are almost uniformly brittle. It's extremely unusual to find a non-brittle ceramic and it almost always takes special processing or composite crafting to use them in functions that require non-brittle materials. To better describe what "brittle" means, you need to understand the difference between the mechanical terms of "strength" and "toughness". Strength is how inelastic a material is, requiring more force to stretch or compress. Plastic is weak, metal is pretty strong, and ceramics are often extremely strong (generally speaking). Toughness is how much warping a material can withstand before failing. Plastics are very tough compared to their strength, metals are extremely tough in general, and ceramics are not tough at all (aka brittle). So with those terms in mind, pyrite is moderately strong, but brittle like other ceramics. If it was applied to the outside of a tool that is needed for tough and strong work (like a sword), then it could withstand the first few blows, but it would begin chipping off your sword pretty quickly with every additional use. Now, if you're looking for a strong, golden metal, then I would point you at the copper-beryllium alloy, which if memory serves has the same strength as stainless steel but with exceptional corrosion resistance. If you're looking for a metal that could feasibly replace titanium as a cheap alternative with nearly the same properties, then I would point you to the new ductile steel-aluminum alloy. Historically, this alloy has been known for being as strong and light as titanium at 1/10th the price... but brittle (a fatal flaw). However, a university recently discovered that with the addition of about 23% various trace metals it avoids the brittle phases and compounds, and retains its ductility and flexibility. Now it just needs a new surface layer that improves its corrosion resistance and we'll have an industry-disrupting material. For instance, every car could get over 100 mpg with this kind of building material.

[@blackmephistopheles2273]

@@sparkthefloofyprotogen3556 normally, sure. However, since it's IRON sulphide, and iron, like Liam Neeson "has a particular set of skills"....

[@Silent-N]

I haven't even read Shad's book, but I also have to agree that 'Imperious' has got to be the #1 most impressive-looking sword design I have ever seen. I might even look into getting one of those LARP replicas myself.

[@AngryBoozer]

I do recommend the book though. Especially if you like Brandon Sanderson’s work. Shad seems to have been greatly inspired by Sanderson.

[@addictedtochocolate920]

This is one of my life goals: own a physical replica of the swords I've designed for my stories. Congratulations, Shad

[@der_sebbl]

There are german LArpsuppliers who could do this for you. Even with (personal opinion) better looking blades and better made handles than Calimacils

[@RhysticTutor1]

I haven’t read the book(s) yet but Imperious seems like a really cool blade. I don’t think it would fit into my larp fighting style but it is definitely very cool.

[@jmoneyjoshkinion4576]

So far only one with a graphic novelization on the way. Finished the book in 25ish hours for the first read through, which dosen't happen all that often for me, maby 30 to 50 times total that I can remember, out of thousands. Yes 1,064 during the 3 years of high school and 2 years of junior high.

[@RhysticTutor1]

@@jmoneyjoshkinion4576 dang I should check it out…

[@jacobnugent8159]

It’s a good read

[@chazzle3459]

If you like Brandon Sanderson's stuff then you'll probably like shadow of the conqueror. It goes pretty hard on the antihero redemption arc. I highly recommend it.

[@ElmTheWar]

I listened to it on audible and it was great! The main character is a riot

[@tomsawyerpiper9412]

The cross guard is kinda busy, but I don’t see anything else to nitpick. The basket hilt looks good, the blade is reminiscent of European long swords, and overall it looks like a functional design to me.

[@itsyourenotyour9101]

It's oogly af and it looks like something Poseidon would buy at the adult shop if he was a chick when she wanted to create rogue waves.

[@snuckytoes8427]

@@itsyourenotyour9101 But that’s an aesthetic opinion, not a functional one. A weird looking sword can still cut.

[@Vnx]

That was pretty much my thought. The structure was a little embellished compared to what one would want in mass production, but I didn't see anything functionally wrong with the design. Makes a fine sword for a standout character in a visual medium.

[@zomgz932]

Its esientially a short rapier. Properly made from steel it will be in a useable weight range if not a bit of a chopper

[@kentl4386]

The spiked guard looks like it would easily snag on the wearer's clothing or stab it's wearer while worn. Imagine trying to draw in a hurry and it catches your left sleeve or cloak. Or stabbing yourself while trying to sit down One can still appreciate its tactical utility in combat however

[@laksivrak2203]

Shad my good man I thoroughly enjoy the design of your sword and the name in which you bestowed upon, it is magnanimous, eloquent, and erudite! I myself, which has no bearing on anyone else’s opinions, or the world would consider your design to be more of a cut centric rapier, only because the term side sword in my humble opinion denotes that it is much easier to wear at your side. I think you can’t really have long, bladed side swords, but you can have wide bladed rapiers your content and channel as always is entertaining and informative, may the great spirit smile upon you and your loved ones.

[@DontKeeptheFaith]

Imperious seems to be among the most fully imagined fantasy weapons. I especially like the sun symbolism.

[@rottenhead8385]

It's gorgeous. That smokey one is just mesmerizing!

[@MaxsontheCamper]

I'm reading/listening to the book right now, so I think I'll save this video until I'm finished! I'm already a couple hours in and I have to say it's really great, I normally, honestly, hate reading with a passion. I kind of view it as a chore, and your book is my very first audiobook and to my surprise, I'm enjoying it a lot. As cliche as it sounds, I've been having a lot of fun just sitting down with some boiling hot tea and listening to your book, I'm really excited to finish it (which I will probably do tomorrow since I have a bad habit of binging everything,) and I'll revisit this video then!

[@karimsonsafehold9233]

Were you a crystal light sword user in a previous life?

[@TrentRyanKatzenberger]

that's so nice to hear. I don't wanna be annoying but I would just suggest that if you really do find yourself having a good time with this audiobook maybe try some other popular fantasy books in audio form after this? You never know. You might end up really liking it! Some of the stuff that inspired Shad is Brandon Sanderson's works, so Mistborn or the Stormlight Archives, The Wheel of Time (which is narrated by the same people, I'm going through it now and they did an awesome job!), and of course, the grandfather of it all, Tolkien's Lord of the Rings. I would just encourage you to keep going after you finish Shad's book. There are so many wonderful stories that have yet to be adapted and you can only get by reading or listening to them. Either way, happy to hear a new person is enjoying the medium. Cheers!

[@wolokowoh0]

Understandable. I also used to dislike reading. I got into reading more with visual novels while I was off work with an injury. They were the only games I could play in bed and put down any time. I like anime so I transferred to manga and light novels. Shadow of the Conqueror was my first audiobook and that was my gateway into longer novels like Way of Kings by Brandon Sanderson. I find I comprehend some words better when I hear them and the informal writing in light novels is much more comprehensible to me while reading. In the latter case I read much faster so its less of a chore and I dont stop to reread a sentence or two to understand it. You may be the same in this regard.

[@MaxsontheCamper]

@@TrentRyanKatzenberger Yeah, I’ve heard a lot of good things about the wheel of time and the lord of the rings, so I think I will likely give those a try as well. Listening to audiobooks has been so much easier than trying to read a book normally though, so I’ll definitely get them in that format. It’s so much more engaging, and I don’t have to deal with eye strain or wear my glasses which is great :D

[@reaver1414]

It's so nice to see Shad so happy. He's such a good guy and a loving family man and getting to watch him achieve his goals of publishing his book and now the movie has been amazing to watch. It warms the heart to see good things happening to good people that deserve it. Im glad that we have been able to come along for the ride and I have enjoyed getting to know his friends and makes me wish I had a group of friends like his

[@fricki1997]

24:14 mad props for mad (functional) props! The blue colour of the sword certainly looks incredible, I've never seen anything like it.

[@QuantumLeapCosplay]

Hey Shad! I realize this was a year ago uploaded but man, so great to see how far you’ve come, being able to work with an actual LARP weapon manufacturing company! Especially at such a great price, those rubber versions look outstanding! Side note: it was wonderful to see that you still have the one I made for you, that made a brotha smile. :)

[@beastoflores3337]

Honestly, the most enjoyable thing about this is Shad fanboying over his own design. Clearly, he's owned both an airfryer and a quality larp tool of his own design.

[@ellamayo9045]

This is my first time seeing this sword, I cannot get over how awesome it is!! As someone who watches a lot of anime, I feel like I’ve seen sooooo many ridiculous, over the top designs… but not only did you make a functional fantasy sword, it looks even cooler than most swords I’ve seen in fiction! Great work, I’m really excited for the short film!

[@Maninawig]

"you can hurt someone with anything if you hit hard enough" ~Classic Barbarian Shad quote 2021

[@veanerys5772]

I couldn't resist and just bought one, can't wait to use it in my larp, amazing looking sword and the calimacil quality is just way above all the rest

[@derskalde4973]

"I WANT THAT!" - Shirou Emiya, Fate/Stay Night UBW:A Depending on the setting, mithril/mithral can have a blue-ish tint to it. It could also be explained by simply stating, that the blade was blued/treated to have this color. On another note, I'm listening to the SotC audiobook at the moment, while painting tabletop minis, and had a thought concerning the darkstone spike shooter (sorry, I can't remember its proper name). In the story, they're ineffective against shades, because they cause piercing damage. Wouldn't it be possible to give them kind of V-shaped tips, similar to the ones used to hunt small birds, but sharpened? Cause in my mind, that would work like "shooting a guillotineblade at someone". Well, probably a stupid thing, but it'd interest me nonetheless.

[@michaelyoung7261]

Lars Anderson has that as his Zombie Hunter Arrows. And yes, it does have some inspiration from bird hunting

[@Destroyer_V0]

Come to think of it, yeah. Ever seen some of the early tompson SMGs? Their recievers were "blued" Not as blue as imperous, but bluer than their later incarnations. Hell. You can go through a process, with aluminium to make it whatever colour ya want. Not sure if it works on steel, but would be a cool way to do things.

[@derskalde4973]

@@Destroyer_V0 To my knowledge, there are at least two ways how you can blue steel: either by blueing it through temperature or through treating it with chemicals. If memory serves right, Men at Arms did this for LotRs Sting (and I think for the Minecraft diamondsword).

[@pandorasboxofcatvideos5892]

ah. I'd forgotten I needed to watch that.

[@Nox-corvus08]

Thank you for making these videos Shad. It has inspired me to write my own book and now I can make my swords accurate.

[@evodolka]

it's really sweet seeing him gush over his sword so much, it's like seeing a kid learn he will be the next spiderman or something 1 thing i want t know is what made him settle on the name "IMPERIUS" and how many prototype names did he go through before settling on it

[@EpicOfChillgamesh]

The choreography is looking sick! Can't wait to see it in the final form!

[@MarksWorkshopcrft]

When I saw this sword in your other vids I was like and because of your teachings that your custom sword would be impractical but you did explain the importance of the story writing that allows things that look cool regardless of their practicality- love ur vids btw

[@HarrIock]

Watching you review Imperious really makes me want to see Matt Easton review the sword.

[@js9720]

There are practical examples of something similar in spanish rapiers in XVII c, the hilt used to have son curly extensions - indeed one of the images in the video shows this curly extensions, sorry don't recall the word in english for these extensions .- they are meant to trap the opponents blade, in fact, in the "verdadera destreza" (spanish swordmanship style) there are movements, meant to trap the blade with the hilt, rotate the blade and advance and pierce the oponent in the neck (very similar to the movement that you are practising) as this swordmanship style was focused on a higher reach and precise movement to disarm and attack the oponent making the most of the sword reach and body angles.

[@whooll]

Shad, I gotta say, I love your videos and just that spot on editing you get sometimes like ya did here early on when you went about the necessary explanation of your words about that the purchasable replica sword would not be steel just made to look more authentic. The gold in this small side note was the freeze frame image that was just absolutely on point to pull out a cackle from me. You're awesome, you're team is awesome, your presentation and expressions are gold. Well done. Thank you for doing what you do lol

[@aradgouklani2239]

I like how shad's so humble about his design of yhe sword that the only time he takes credit for something it's when it was made by accident. You're a true legend shad

[@Enyavar1]

soooo humble. He still comes across to me (in this one) like a TV telemarketer. Good business for Kalamassil, that name was dropped so often they should get lots of calls. I hope that the innovations they invested in, pay off when doing mass-production.

[@faolanblackwolf5231]

I'm really happy for you, seeing you geek out so much over this thing, and yeah, you're right, its pretty dang cool. I know how happy you were when your book got published, but then as happy as you seemed during the filming it seemed reserved, maybe because you had a job to do. To see the sheer joy coming out here is great though, so happy for you.

[@Ibajedi]

I was waiting for a look at this since we had a glimpse of it!

[@ivanpetrov5255]

I find it funny, that you went first for "cool looks" design, instead of practical design, because when I saw the thumbnail of the video, my thoughts were: Big cup/cross guard, to protect the hand; wire construction to reduce weight; sharp decorated prongs to hit people and trap blades...

[@stevencolon1723]

I love how even though the sword as it is in the book wouldn't work in real life, you made it practical within the rules of its own world.

[@skywarp1216]

Would love to see a video breakdown of (mainly) Yamato and and the rebellion from the Devil May Cry series

[@Xenocraft1212]

Having watched shad from the very beginning it's so satisfying to see how far he's come and how happy talking about Imperious makes him.

[@burner27]

I love your enthusiasm as always!

[@Zaeyrus]

Just started the video, but I already know you've been wanting to do this for a long time! Congrats Shad!!!! "Achievement gained: Make a sword and review it"

[@haunte789]

I am so happy for you! Congratulations on your successful novel, your short film, and being able to hold something from your own fantasy!

[@texasbeast239]

Shad, there is a process called "hot bluing" that provides durability and corrosion resistance to steel. Supposedly many metal bluing chemicals work on aluminum as well as steel. I'm not sure that it can duplicate the look of crystal, though.

[@daddyleon]

Aluminium could be see-through, that's sort of crystal like...transparent aluminium us used for bulletproof glass, iirc.

[@ameritus9041]

@@daddyleon transparent aluminum is more of an aluminum based ceramic than actual aluminum. Its aluminum oxynitride. Instead of blueing aluminum you would anodize it. Anodized aluminum can result in many different colors. It's a cool process. I recommend looking it up.

[@BLADEST3R]

One last thing that I wanted to say a 1:1 replica would be easy to do even with proper coloring without extreme cost regarding painting you can do the coloring affect with heat treating

[@fregulski8268]

Shad, about trapping croosguards in history: in Polish saber there is a technique, thet involves literally that. trapping the opponent's blade in the laterall "upswepts" of the crossguard. their origins are to protect the water raining into sheath, but were later addopted as a fighting implement and exagerated to make it easier to implement

[@Brex10]

Yes, I knew ther must be an example of it. Thanks for saving me the research. also you have a couple typos there you might want to fix.

[@fregulski8268]

@@Brex10 tbh its not my native language, typing in it is hard for me lmao

[@Brex10]

@@fregulski8268 I understand, just pointing it out, even as someone who is native to the language mistakes like that are easy to make, no worries.

[@fregulski8268]

@@Brex10 ez, thanks for spotting them tbh, o7

[@willsword8100]

Today is my birthday and this was a kingly gift. Been a fan for sometime and must give respect to your many works. Your an inspiration for my channel and fledgling book. Thank You Shadiversity.

[@kevinbarron5434]

I've had Calimacil weapons for years, and now I'm hoping they make a great looking sidesword/rapier using some of the new stuff in Imperious!

[@Destroyer_V0]

That's probably the best part of imperious, to calamacil? It could more or less serve as a prototype for more rapier like weapons, and also further refine their existing stuff.

[@suryaprasad3314]

Good for you shad!. Living your dream, every single day! Look at the paintwork, just beautiful.

[@JeffDeWitt]

Very cool. I've got no need or desire for anything like this, but I get why people do, and I can't help but feel happy for Shad about how excited he is about this. Congratulations Shad, you've done something great!

[@MalDefault]

Shad's new shirt, "Your sword's good, but what about its tip?" coming to a store near you. Reminding us all to give some extra love, to sword tips.

[@technoneko8108]

i liked imperious design as it uses some of my favorite colors and i am just a straight up sucker for fantasy swords, but you analyzing it like this with a fair perspective and explaining its functions especially its unintentional one has made this. its a shame the crystal paint version isnt available as i love that look

[@crimsonraen]

Thanks for the video, Shad! It's always great to see somebody talking about something their passionate and excited about! :)

[@silversurfer8818]

Completely unrelated, the books next to him have the most beautiful spines i have seen. I can see "The Eye of The World" to right, but what are the other titles?

[@zenex1741]

Brandon Sanderson's 10 year anniversary books I believe. If you're talking about the ones to the right of EotW. Fantastic books, everyone needs to read them.

[@silversurfer8818]

@@zenex1741 Indeed, thanks 😊

[@silversurfer8818]

@@zenex1741 The pricing for the The Mistborn Trilogy, Dragonsteel Limited Editions is a bit hefty, more than 1300 US$

[@BolasMinion]

I can see Shadow of the Conqueror, Les Mis, and The Way of Kings Prime

[@zenex1741]

@@silversurfer8818 I mean you could just buy the paperbacks :P

[@u.v.s.5583]

We need a fantasy world where the fantasy weapons are soft and safe, but the replicas are absolutely deadly.

[@Jason11190]

Not that my opinion matters much or anything, but I've always found that the less intricate, and more simplified designs are the best. Even among fantasy settings, too many ornamental features, or weird scallops in the blade geometry are instantaneous turn-offs to me, to the point where I sometimes find it difficult to get invested in certain video games with the more ridiculous sword designs. But with that said, I find this Imperious design pretty appealing, overall. It has a somewhat... "Master Sword" vibe to it, which is possibly one of the more functional fantasy weapons in pop culture history.

[@karimsonsafehold9233]

Some of the designs dont conform to people s soul memories. Some swords are familiar to souls and thus they feel an affinity for it. Crystal swords would be thinner and lighter. Much like a lightsaber.

[@yeraycatalangaspar195]

I feel the same way, specially as I age I prefer simple, business like weapons. Still love some fantasy weapons or even ornate ones (the Dragonslayers from Berserk will ever had a place in my heart), but stuff like munition swords,daos and machetes have that air than makes them gorgeous to my eyes. One of my prefered swords is the 1728 cavalry sword, just the right amoung of decoration to practicality.

[@KingNedya]

@@karimsonsafehold9233 How can a sword be familiar to a soul? It's a sword.

[@iwatchyoutubealot]

@@KingNedya if souls take trips to and from, as some believe, you may remember fondly a certain pattern from previous trips

[@KingNedya]

@@iwatchyoutubealot I still don't see how swords relate to that. Especially concerning fantasy swords, because the point is that they didn't exist in real life, so you can't recognize something that's never existed before. Plus, as utterly fascinating as I find the idea of souls (I even use them _very_ extensively in my own writing), I don't really think I personally believe in them.

[@alec342]

I just watched an infomercial and loved every freaking minute of it.

[@runkurgan]

The slightly chunkier basket hilt and quilions on the Calamacil version looks better than the "true" version. The visual balance is better.

[@palehorseman8386]

We will need to maintain a close watch on Shad in the future. Look for hair loss and bulging eyes. Now that he possesses the One Sword it's only a matter of time until it corrupts him

[@Fuzzycat16]

Hope you and your family are doing well! . Always a joy to sip my coffee while watching one of your videos.

[@jean-sebastienmatte2358]

Got the special "Shadow of the Conqueror" version, it's glorious, glad to have been part of your film dream, Shad.

[@Ryzawa]

Wasn't expecting a LARP blade to be so aerodynamic and still look dope and safe!

[@justthinkingoutloud2538]

Hope to see you do a Crimes Against Medieval Realism video on The Last Duel! Looks awesome and can't wait for your insight!

[@venatorspar90]

Shad : Designs the perfect sword. Also Shad : Let me tell you what is wrong with this sword

[@HappyTheFan]

One must self reflect to see one's flaws

[@mistingwolf]

Getting Imperious through the kickstarter was such fun! It's my first LARP sword, and couldn't be happier.

[@t-machine3427]

Wait, the spikes on guard usage was accidental?! Well, it seems your genius surprised even... yourself? Lol. But seriously, wouldn't expect less from you, the design is amazing, which is a breath of fresh air when it comes to fantasy swords. Can't wait to see what will you come up with in the graphic novel!

[@porakiyadraekojin3390]

have to say, this sword is very visually pleasing to me, especially the blade. the length and shape falls nearly perfectly in line with my preferences, and the blue is my favorite.

[@blackmephistopheles2273]

Shad: Did I fail, when making Imperious? All: No, it's Cool.

[@retroarktv9865]

I've never wanted a sword more in my life. I will have one.

[@Gloria-victrix99857]

The beauty of world building is that you get to shape your own world and items in it, ey Shad?

[@capt.ace5163]

I've been here for a while and as another man, I want to congratulate Shad on growing an impressive beard and overall looking fit for this movie. That is hard work there and I just wanted to point it out.

[@TwoTonTiger]

I love the shape of the blade. The curves make it look so sleek and predatory.

[@PsychozWorld]

Just started reading the book a few days ago. Absolutely DIGGING it! Very well written, thanks Shad. Keep up all the good work!

[@VelkanKiador]

I do want to go into a bit of a tangent. Imperious has a few things working against it for me personally, the first one being that it's colored blue. None of my larp costumes have colors that do compliment the color blue. Second is the sun iconography, as most of my characters are themed around things like the moon, ice, darkness or wolves you can pretty much see that sun theming is pretty far from what most of my characters are about. So when I say I am going to purchase Imperious anyway you can take that as very high praise. Because despite the fact that Imperious goes against my aestethic completely I still think it's an incredible sword that I just must have! Firstly I love it's proportions. I am a arming sword guy nowadays (Mostly because I use shields), but I used to use two handed longswords. And despite the fact that I do enjoy one handed swords more I do still miss the reach I used to have with a long sword on occasion. So when you come to me with a one handed sword that has a blade as long as a two handed sword and it still handles well? I am honestly sold! The proportions just do it for me. Secondly the blade shape looks amazing, it just is beyond perfect. It does also hit me that considering larp weapons are made of latex they don't necessarily have the same limitations as real weapons, so theoretically you can do a bit more fantastical weapon designs. And I do hope to see more experimental weapon designs like Imperious in the future! Though a few extra colors to pick between for the blade of Imperious would be really cool >w

[@dillonherrington2553]

You can have a partner use Imperious with the background of being a former enemy to you but y’all have become allies (possibly reluctantly). That way you can keep your aesthetic and build some mythos to rocking with someone with the opposite aesthetic. Or you could give it to a lady friend and model yourselves as warrior priests to the sun and moon gods.

[@timl.b.2095]

But Shad says it's available in a steel-looking finish.

[@dillonherrington2553]

There’s still the sun emblem and coloring of the hilt, though

[@uknownauchara774]

@@dillonherrington2553 Theoretically if you don't mind making some... ehem, alterations, you could remove the spikes.

[@dillonherrington2553]

I suppose you’re right, Unknown AU Chara, lol

[@Markbell73]

Thank you for what you do Shad! I appreciate this.

[@barrywhittingham6154]

Without the canonical thinner blade, it looks more like you've crossed a hand and a half blade with a rapier basket hilt. Each has a very different style of swordplay.

[@Xion_Toshiro]

Gorgeous Sword ya got there; Shad! Aesthetics & functionality, all in one, nice touch

[@ijlinksta]

Designed by words for looks, but when physically created, all these extra benefits appear. In real world, I thing imperious would be better as a rapier with the same handle

[@danielduncan6806]

If you are going to have one made, one that looks more similar to the actual thing, get it made by injection molding with a rigid clear or colored clear plastic, so you can get that actual crystal effect. Such a thing, though, would be purely for display, because if you ever tried to wield it, even just for show, it might break.

[@eisenkrahe7125]

And in moments like this i realize that i need to read the books as soon as possible, this is incredible.

[@Gaia_Gaistar]

I kinda want to as well for hipster cred so I can say I liked it before it was big lol.

[@blitztheumbreon3727]

I'd love to use this sword in Blade & Sorcery, it's really cool!

About guard-based sword catcher - were not some parrying daggers (for use with rapiers) made that way? Also, the Japanese sai can work as blade catcher (though probably not that safe).

[@Markbell73]

Shad, I want one. I've been watching your content for something like 5 years now I think. And this sword is brilliantly cool! Fantasy or not. I think I'm going to have purcjase the book and watch the film as well. I'm there's a link to all this, I'll do my homework.

[@keeganfirecloak4695]

I can’t wait to get one. I might even get two one for each color option Edit: I have a few Calimacil swords already and me and my friends hit pretty hard with them. They’ve held up wonderfully and they don’t hurt as much as other foam swords when you hit hard. 10/10 Calimacil. Best LARP company on the planet

[@bigolbearthejammydodger6527]

titanium core (or titanium alloy), aluminium edge for sharping ability? Works for alloy rims, lighter and stronger than steel.

[@Cavouku]

If you were to transfer it to real-life materials, would you flatten the quillons into more of a 2D profile, or keep their conical ends?

[@TrentRyanKatzenberger]

man, the paint job on that custom one is sick! it actually tricked my eyes at a couple of points!

[@kevindenis9551]

Honestly, you can easily explain why the blade is blue in any other fantasy setting, it’s infused and forged with pure magic power of course. Clearly it is a sword meant for mages and sorcerers due to being supper light and strong, so they can wield it with ease without hampering their spell casting. That is a cool looking one hander and I think it looks good in both blue and steel alike, really awesome that it’s obtainable now.

[@harleycriswell8504]

I started listening to your book for the third time yesterday it's so good

[@jasongreenlaw8633]

Absolutely love your sword. Especially the blade. I think that blade design would make a awesome broadsword. It's out of my price range but I'd definitely get one if I could afford to. 😁👍

[@thaddeusbeadle6546]

Very excited for your next couple of books, especially the sequel to this one

[@parksnewbornportraiture4989]

I want to see a replica made with real metal. Even though the practicality isn’t there for it to be a usable weapon, something like that would be a beautiful decoration piece.

[@phillipsherbrook5179]

I love the color of the blade.

[@kevinj9059]

What about a carbon fiber blade? Still can't get down to 1mil thickness without a lot of flex, but 1.5 to 2mil would be plenty strong for LARPing. Also, carbon fiber makes an absolutely beautiful sound when "rapped" upon (like a bell tolling).

[@KoenvanGorpAstronomy]

I have custom made LARP swords with carbon cores. At 105 cm length, such a weapon with a core thinner than 6mm becomes a floppy noodle. 6mm is safe but flexes a lot, 7mm is the sweet spot. 8mm is rigid enough to parry heavy LARP lances. A 2mm carbon fibre blade might have some rigidity in the plane of the blade, but it will be very floppy in the other. A carbon fiber blade as you suggest will never be LARP safe either. They will end up shattering when repeatedly impacting another carbon fibre blade, sending bits of carbon fibre all around. And they are hard and will hurt badly when impacting unprotected targets.

[@kevinj9059]

@@KoenvanGorpAstronomy I meant cosplay, not role play. I was just typing it while Shad was talking about LARPing.

[@KoenvanGorpAstronomy]

@@kevinj9059 Fair enough, for cosplay carbon fiber would work.

[@LordSoldin]

Always nice watching Shad being enthusiastic. On the whole fantasy swords topic, in the book I myself am writing, I also have an indestructible material, unoriginal hack that I am. Some of the interesting facets of it, though, are that it's not only indestructible, but also unreactive to most forces. It cannot vibrate, so if you use a slashing or chopping sort of weapon made out of it, you'd have to absorb all impacts with your wrist. As a result, weapons made out of it for non-superhumans tend to be thrusting weapons, especially since they can be made thinner than hair without regards to structural integrity, while slashing and cutting weapons are better served by having some weight behind them, no matter how fine the edge is

[@ViperChief117]

That’s an impressive looking prop that you’ve got there. Would be cool if you got one commissioned out of steel. Lol

[@thehumanperson7448]

Unrelated video idea for Shad: can you grind coffee beans with a Warhammer? If pursued, I request that Florida Man Coffee Company beans be used, as the idea was born of an advertisement for Florida Man Coffee Company

[@EnsignRedshirtRicky]

The themes are all that matters, except for how it make you feel. For me it is a stick like weapon which makes it perfect, if you just give it a chance, and just try to like it. Thought it cannot compare to a stick with a nunchku on either end. But I can appreciate what it was going for.

[@herpyderpy2869]

When a Shadow of the Conqueror fan sees a LARPer wielding Imperious: *chuckles* I'm in danger

[@texasbeast239]

I don't necessarily see a LARP sword injuring someone as the sword being dangerous. I see it as the people involved using it dangerously. It disturbs me that people are calling on products to enable them to escape injury even when they are knowingly behaving dangerously with those items. This seems irresponsible. We should stress safe behavior first and foremost, rather than depending on swords to be crutches that indulge and facilitate our foolishness. But those are tiffs with organized LARP. Calamacil aced this project. I'm --tempting-- tempted to ask for custom products from them in the future, in fact.

[@buttmunchmcnugget328]

Couldnt agree more, throwing a sword(even a damaged one) seems to be a major mishandling.

[@johndododoe1411]

The entire point of LARP toys is to act in ways that are usually deadly, without getting hurt, because the toys absorb the forces. Thus a LARP toy that can cause hurt is contrary to it's purpose and it's basic promise to users.

[@buttmunchmcnugget328]

But with enough intent behimd the user it could still be used to hurt someone, even if it couldnt do so in a mortally wounding way. It is still a weapon and the user is in control of it.

[@MrAranton]

​@@johndododoe1411 You shouldn't expect LARP-weapons to have absolutely no potential to do damage. That might be the ideal, but mosts ideal are factually unattainable and this one is no exception. And as with any other object, those who use them should always be mindful as what can be done safely and what shouldn't be done because of the potential unintentionally harm people.

[@troylandzerep8045]

This is my first vid of your channel.. I dunno why YT recommend this BUt you just unlock my inner Larper