Don't get SCAMMED when buying a sword!

[@GaiusIncognitus]

This video is amazing. It is essential for your channel's credibility. This is WHY manufacturers are sending you swords for review - HONESTY and nuance. Please do more videos like this. Put everything out in the open. I'm here for it.

[@coyoteone6197]

And even if manufacturers get salty about honesty, and we get fewer sword reviews as a result, that's a price worth paying.

[@Ranstone]

Yep. Shad had to chose between street cred with manufacturers or street cred with his viewers, and on brand, he chose us.

[@kevinmorrice]

who needs a sword when the almighty stick literally grows on trees

[@Tall_Order]

The wooden club never fails. Ogre tested, Goblin approved.

[@joebrown4681]

What is sword but mighty stick grown in darkness, forged in fiery wrath of god, and honed with righteous justice to extinguish writhing forces of evil.

[@stonefox9124]

Me mighty stick grows not on a tree me fellow friend 😝 make love not war

[@drecknathmagladery9118]

@@stonefox9124 nobody wants your meaty stick my dude 🤣. put that away. 🤣

[@merakimelodies8931]

Cult of stick! 😂

[@trathanstargazer6421]

I don't think it gets talked about enough but the fact you guys have two very different outlooks on swords helps a lot! It not only makes the video more interesting, but gives better feedback.

[@Wolfman3077]

True as it makes for a good discussion. I think that they have also gotten into a system where they can disagree on points and even discuss it without getting into a full-blown argument that would take up the whole video. Also, the fact that they can agree on certain points is great.

[@RilaAudio]

Bought a piece from a company called Southern Swords a few years ago. Was meant to be a cheapo (£200-£250) blade that would perform one cut for a close shot and then just act as a prop for the rest of the project - we even paid an extra £40 or something to have it "professionally sharpened". The thing arrives wrapped it oily cling film with wobbly fittings, a blade so blunt it couldn't cut a thing, a loose fitting scabbard, and a wire handle wrap that sliced two of our team members hands open. Complained to the company, but they said something to the extent that "the blade isn't sharp because it's not a katana". Yeah... wouldn't recommend that retailer. We did our research properly on our next project and ended up buying a Tinker longsword from a different supplier, and the thing performed flawlessly. Do your research, people!

[@daniel8181]

Ehhhh, tinker isnt that much better, haha. They are certainly a budget option.

[@RilaAudio]

@daniel8181 We didn't really have the budget for anything nicer. But, it did what we needed - and so far as I know it's still holding strong!

[@warligerdan9492]

I'm only leaving a comment to help the fight against the algorithms. Thank you guys for the content, have a wonderful day.

[@dime628]

I love the smirk Shad gets when Tyranth gets really passionate. Its like a proud father.

[@MadManxJDF]

Lol. Currently looking at getting my first sword and this popped up 1 minute ago. Good timing.

[@rojalD]

If you're interested in some tips, I could recommend (for katanas) Ryan swords and hanbon forge. For European swords, Regenyei Armory. But they're expensive.

[@TheRealDredd]

@@rojalD I've had swords of northsire bookmarked for years for when i get my first sword. Are they decent quality? Havent heard much about them recently

[@rojalD]

@@TheRealDredd so... A general tip, I wouldn't pay more than 200 USD for a katana, as a beginner. There are very cheap a d good enough options out there. For example hanbon forge and ryan swords, with whom I have very good experiences, as they don't drop ship. About your question, if I'm not mistaken, northsire is 'only' a reseller/ drop shipper. Meaning you will get the sword, maybe even a quality one, but probably pay more than you should. In general, if you don't mind the price increase, you should only be weary of what steel they use. (Everything sub 1065, you should keep away from and even this type of Steel can't keep a sharp edge for too long, t10, spring steel, 1095 are way better options) This is the case as everything for katanas are (in the sub 200 USD range), if you're not paying a premium for the shadow dancer, Z-Sey, tozando or nine-circles swords, mass produced. You're getting the same blades, with the same blade profile, the same grip, the same mass produced fittings (the cheapest ones are plastic and have casting seams, that just look terrible) and the same type of relatively bad saja with a terrible sageo. The only difference might be how well they managed to put everything together, how sharp the blade is and maybe what type of ito they use.

[@rojalD]

@@TheRealDredd on the site I've mostly seen 1065 steel swords, which is a downer, as they look quite good at first glance. And the prices seem stupidly high for some 1095 steel swords.

[@armchairwarrior963]

Just buy a budget Chinese one probably in the 100-200 bucks range. As long as its good carbon steel. You'll get a good blade but no real leather and finish on the look is not the best etc... I have good great sword and nodachi etc.. for around 200 bucks. Shorter swords 100 to 200 bucks. They held up over time.

[@johnstuartkeller5244]

2:23 "... the actual cost to get them is tsuba-tsuba cheap."

[@Paintopia_VR]

Tyranth has to have the patience of a saint trying to have a conversation with Shad

[@seefoghall]

I'm thinking the same thing lol.

[@joebrown4681]

Tyranth is a saint. Obviously.

[@cavalieroutdoors6036]

I often think the same thing about working with Tyranth. Both of them can be very firm in their opinion, and pedantic to a fault.

[@shabadooshabadoo4918]

​@@cavalieroutdoors6036 yeah id rather converse with Shad. But they are both cool

[@morrishansford3316]

Amen on that one

[@khartog01]

I definitely won't buy a sword without watching your videos. I trust your expertise.

[@showtime2629]

The thing most people miss about price is they assume the higher the cost the higher the quality. I can guarantee that I can make a turkey sandwhich and sell it to you for $1 or $100 depending on whatever you are willing to pay as long as I do a good job selling it to you. I personally find as a firearm enthusiast that often times budget guns perform about as well as higher end guns. You are mostly paying for additional labor that doesn't matter to the functional quality of the item.

[@brighamfish713]

I think the perception of price=quality comes from the not so distant past. There was indeed a time where buying a pretty cheap gun or sword would have left you with a really shoddy piece of equipment. Paying more generally gave you better quality. However, manufacturing practices and costs have gotten to a point where even a relatively low priced firearm can be excellent in quality. Ruger and Glock make excellent firearms that function very well. They have differences that you may or may not like (I hate Glock triggers with a passion) but they are still good quality tools. Swords have gone the same way. Anymore the extra price you are paying is for, frankly, details. Fancy engravings, authentic materials, traditional methods of smithing. These are all things that don't actually matter if you just want a tool that does its intended job.

[@slydoorkeeper4783]

@@brighamfish713 Especially these days with the metallurgy. Bad steel back then would have far different performance than cheap steels today. Cheap steels (designed for a specific purpose of course) can perform very similarly to the more expensive steels of the same purpose. From there, it really just comes down to use and abuse the user is going to subject the sword to.

[@Blindy_Sama]

You guys along with a few other reviewers are actually the reason I started trying out romance with men swords. I have not been displeased and they're great for the price I have no problem speaking positively about their company so far you get a good bang for your buck overall

[@kennethlombas4000]

Same concept for buying firearms, spend 2,000 on gucci AR or 800 for a bargain bin AR and ammo. Plus you can upgrade parts on a gun easier than a sword. Great video

[@catcherinthesky]

First 5 minutes is Shad and Tyranth trying to understand the concept of the video 😂

[@StreakedSilver]

Blade Strength, Good cutting, Edge retention, Handle durability, Balance. Those are all what I want from a blade I gave my hard earned money to. Thank you SO much for letting us know about the Romance of Men Katana, I now have a GOOD Katana.

[@robertjensen1438]

My mechanic tried to scam me because he didn’t think I knew about cars. I took my car to get an oil change, and they were like “would you like us to rotate your tires?” I was like “Ummm. I rotated them a bunch on the way over.”

[@totallynuts7595]

I think the joke passed by me. They probably meant switching your front tires with the back ones? Isn't it done to balance tge wear and tear on a set?

[@Jet-lx8uh]

@@totallynuts7595 he made a dad joke. but you are correct as well.

[@Naptosis]

I respect your commitment to making us groan every video. 💪

[@jwenting]

@@totallynuts7595 yup, not a scam. Just a normal question about something that might be of interest to the customer.

[@firenze6478]

An oil changer nearly made my cousin believe I scammed her by selling her a faulty vehicle. I told her to get a second opinion because I just had it worked on, and sure enough, the oil changer was a scammer. Had the same thing happen to me, ironically where I changed my oil. I Don’t use them anymore

[@andrews3199]

Shad fact: Shad has to hold back when swinging a sword. If not, he could cause the same damage as someone throwing a holy hand grenade and a pommel which could destroy half of Australia and his neighbors and the government don't want that to happen again.

[@Liftingandcats]

Yeah, Australia used to be much larger

[@MintyBubble]

"Again" 😂

[@pixelmaster98]

@@MintyBubble yeah, why did you think the center of Australia is just a desert?

[@der_benson4478]

@@pixelmaster98 i thought that was caused by Shad, putting down his foot, for the first time...

[@andrews3199]

@@MintyBubble notice how there are a bunch of islands north of Australia

[@jrgoriginal569]

Im just glad to finally be seeing your videos on my feed.

[@CheDCanal]

May your swords be high quality and not not to hurt anyone (especially yourself)

[@Maninawig]

Honestly, I love hearing you guys talking about this stuff, but it left me realizing that I don't know much about the makeup of a sword. So it would be nice (maybe this is more of a Screen Tested video, where Tyranth talks as he builds one) to hear you guys go into details... like ray skin... is it from a manta ray? Why is it important? How can you spot a fake?...

[@urielgrey]

Appreciate you guys SO MUCH!!!!

[@JiyuKishiParn]

I've ordered several pieces from RoM and their build quality has been consistent that's a tall order to beat in the price point, and I'm looking to get some more. Granted, I like their pattern steel blades. A lot of their production models do have false ray skin, but I'm not bothered by that at the price as long as the wrap is tight, and it is on every piece.

[@seniismi]

As someone who is making swords as a hobby for 20 years now, it is still absolutely mind boggling that you can buy decent quality swords for like 300$. Depending on the build, that is pretty close to just the material cost i have when making everything myself.

[@putitawo74]

I assume that's the difference of buying in bulk.

[@Ranstone]

A wooden kitchen chair in the 1600's cost 800$ in modern buying power. It's amazing what industrialization can do.

[@nickbob2003]

@@Ranstone I'd be interested to know if those are the high quality chairs of the time. Still far more expensive than today but I feel like the average quality was also better back then because if someones going to spend hours on a chair, cutting a few corners to save a few minutes doesnt seem worth it for the reputation hit

[@seniismi]

That's true for sure, but probably also pay your workers only a few cents/h. To think, a big chunk of the of the price comes from shipping, import tarifs and the vendors margin, i can't imagine how low the actual production cost must be.

[@omegahunter9]

This is the kind of information you don't know you need until it's too late. Thanks for putting it out there!

[@ChristLucifer999]

Remember, buying a sword is like choosing a knight-make sure it's sharp, not a cardboard cutout trying to wield your wallet.

[@boop5725]

Shad are you going to do a kingdom come deliverance 2 review on the castles etc like you did with KCD1? That is how i got into your channel and i loved watching you walk around the castles in game and talk about everything that was awesome

[@jaydenrico6974]

hi i watch almost all of your videos I love your content

[@Roland3ld]

Here is the usual full support for channel growth.

[@CreepyMF]

And mine

[@TimRHillard]

My brother, good to see you rolling heavy again. Was worried when YT put the hurt on you there for a bit. Glad you spoke up and stood up. Keep on going!

[@anderswallin3883]

Would be cool to see your entire sword collection in one video. Every sword you own laid out on a table with maybe some quick show and tell on some of them. Maybe what sword you regret buying and what's your favourite sword (one or several favs maybe?)

[@mattsmith5974]

Look at auction houses, you can get real swords for 200 and real katana for way less than 2000.

[@rojalD]

As someone who is actually practicing Iaido, there are a lot of things you can spend money on, on a sword. The Tsuba and the other fittings can reach prices beyond good and evil. Especially when it comes to real Japanese products. I have a tsuba for over 500 US$, which today, it think is a ridiculous price, but artistically, it's just incredibly beautiful. The average consumer won't see the difference, though. The Saja is another point, you can spend a lot. But a point in which i would say, it's worth it to pay more. Having to use force to unsheathe your katana is a drag and will reduce your happiness with the product. Also rattling and other sounds when sheaved are reducing at least my enjoyment. The sageo is important for Iaido, but someone who won't even use it, the cheapest is absolutely fine. Just looks shit to someone who knows. The type of material for the grip will depend on your preference. If you don't care about the look, don't bother with real rayskin. It will look shit, but hey. However handle shape, silk, cotton or leather will change how it feels. But won't change the cutting capacity significantly. If you're interested in an actually artistically made katana, you might find katanas from tozando or nine circles. Most other sellers are just selling mass produced stuff, you will find in the next shop.

[@JorneDeSmedt]

You should do one like this for longswords.

[@MintyBubble]

Liked hearing both of your opinions on what makes a sword or katana valuable to each of you versus the average enthusiast

[@Peter-nk6yl]

Always here to support u my man

[@metalministershow]

I can appreciate this for what it is, a sort of buyer's warning to pay attention to the details.

[@socmonki]

And this is the reason I went with Romance of Men for my first katana. Spring steel, options I wanted, Unokubi-Zukiri blade profile, for under $200. All the reviews, including yours, that give them praise, showing their faults, while RoM listens and improves, they got my money. An equivalent sword from Hanbon would have been over $300. More options, but I didn't need them all. Bang for buck is what I'm looking for! Can't wait for it to come in!

[@SovereignRose]

The fact yall have seperate opinions but still work together always pleases me. Yall are the blade angek and devil on ojr shoulders. Apprecoate this kind of video!

[@danielloader3351]

This year because of your custom katana video I bought 3 romance of men katanas and genuinely they are great. They're my first swords so I can't honestly compare in the hands to others but from what I've seen of other swords online they're brilliant by comparison both in performance and price point. all 3 swords total around 600 AUD or 400 USD but thats heavily jacked up due to the custom one. I'd love a longsword but it seems like a massively different market and the difference in price for equal quality is shocking

[@SFE3610]

Where were you 15 years ago on this shad! I needed help not getting f***ed on a sword lol

[@m.ghazianhindami5834]

Hi shad, if you ever get the chance to, you should check out the Keris. It's a wavey and interesting weapon that can range between the size of a knife to and the size of a short sword. I love your videos. thanks

[@_XR40_]

I must be getting old....Always thought that was called a Kris. Though a collector, I personally never wanted one because European sailors felt confident in using sticks to protect themselves from them. Apparently, they were made from such low-quality steel that a solid hit on the blade would bend it away from the handle and make it pretty hard to use in a fight. Of course, this was in the 18th-19th century, early 20th century - So perhaps they're made from better steel nowadays. But I've flex-tested a few in antique stores and you can tell when something will bend easily, so I tend to believe the old stories...

[@m.ghazianhindami5834]

@_XR40_ As an Indonesian, I honestly believe that would be the case😅 It probably explains why most keris are knife-sized and I can definitely picture that only the highest nobility would have a keris that has adequate quality

[@_XR40_]

@ I could be wrong but my understanding is that they were mostly ceremonial weapons used as a symbol more than an actual weapon. A sign of status, token of bravery, and such. It seems likely that they would be used in brawls with foreign sailors more as the closest handy thing rather than as a serious weapon...

[@JenEssitBroughman]

I always prefer performance over aesthetics. As the saying goes: "It might be ugly, but it gets the job done."

[@leonopterix981]

I have a custom katana from hanbon forge, I think it was in the $300 range. It has been fantastic

[@KlingonCaptain]

🗡 Do you have an equivalent video for the best quality basic medieval European swards? 🗡

[@ryanchou2846]

Earliest I've ever been here lol 5am? I should be asleep

[@jierdareisa4313]

I do really love ALL Shadiversity videos!!!! ❤

[@Ace-Lee]

Commenting for the algorithm. Waiting patiently for part 2.

[@markfergerson2145]

We all want a sword that does sword things. The question is, is one of those things appearance? Is it as important as balance, edge retention, and so on? That’s down to personal preference. I am reminded of Shad pointing out that medieval scabbards were typically brightly painted because people loved color in all things, yet we don’t find that in modern reproductions. Why not? Because most people aren’t aware of it and think that single-color dyed leather is the proper way to go. Hell, decorated scabbards aren’t even available from most sword makers, while the decorative options are practically standard with katanas because everyone is aware that they were traditionally decorated. If you saw a katana in a catalog that had a nice blade but had a plain, undecorated tsuba, a plain black lacquered saya, and so on, you would probably be slightly offended, right? Yet that’s perfectly fine in a longsword. If the word “scam” should come up it’s in relation to unpainted medieval scabbards.

[@dragonback6075]

Finally!!! Shad resting a Katana properly (cutting edge upwards) on its stand

[@Weremoogle]

Fantastic video. Looking forward to a longsword video.

[@IrateFUPA]

This popped up when i was looking at a few hundred dollar one on etsy.

[@NihilObstatMihi]

Commenting to appease the algorithm gods. Thanks for all the good work Shad

[@ShellworldGames]

Also, whatever Tyranth hinted at wanting to do a video on, yes I want to see that one too.

[@Koushakur]

15:53 Spring steel is only 150usd cheaper than the S5 option so no, BUT the sword _can_ easily go below the 1K mark if you don't excessively splurge on the options other than blade/handle length, and probably less than a third of that price if you simply choose Hanbon Forge instead of Shadow Dancer (but options change a LOT between them so harder to make a direct comparison) Like for example, õkatana length blade costs 300usd extra with Shadowdancer, but just 50usd with Hanbon. So if you want a proper comparison between Swordis and ROM you kinda need to get one from the Hanbon version of the builder to make it much more comparable in price

[@secondamendment1927]

I'm with Tyranth, a $1700 sword may as well be called a $2000 sword. Perfectly reasonable to round up 15%, some places charge a 10% sales tax, and that'd only leave 5% for shipping/import. And saving up $1700 vs $2000 isn't a huge difference-if it takes forever to get $300, then what's one extra forever when you already had to save for 6?

[@spyrofrost9158]

Is your sword really your sword if you didn't hear rumor of the location of a master swordsmith, trek through rain and snow and heat to get to him, fall to your knees at his feet as you offer all your gold for his craftsmanship?

[@ChakkravutChinalai]

This is very informative. Thank you both. You are both great at tameshigiri and very highly creditable sources. Wacky humor also.

[@nathanhercules7108]

So excited for an affordable long sword video

[@nazarnovitsky9868]

Thanks for the new video ! 😊

[@ryanwalker8843]

The 200 and 2000 dollar swords having a lot of the same parts and not actually being much different in quality seems to be particularly a Katana problem. Maybe because there really arent many big companies that make high priced European swords there is Albion and Lockwood as really the only sizeable companies that make really expensive swords for well over a thousand up to couple thousand. Fortunately both these companies have a reputation for being expensive precisely because they are extremely well made and high quality. A few more that make stuff in the 500 - to 1000 range that is maybe more variable. Like Darksword armoury i hear mixed things about. Regenyei I hear are pretty good for upper mid price range stuff.

[@tabull8180]

Shad fails to listen what Tyranth is trying to say

[@_XR40_]

Well, you have to understand that he's _very_ excited about that scabbard-paint that takes forever to dry - Now, _that's_ quality!!

[@setoredan]

Really appreciated Tyranth's opinion on this subject. It seemed at times Shad was more forgiving of things. All preference, I understand. Regardless, good video.

[@Surryfox]

As someone who doesn't have a sword, my first value would be durability, I wouldn't necessarily care what its fancy gilding was, I want something that can take punishment like that thickboi alexandria sword yall have. Chances are i'd only have room for one, and only be able to afford one, so I'd want something that'd be durable enough for not only cut tests but the occasional droppage or hit on things more like to stress the blade

[@EvidensInsania]

Would definitely like to see more talk about the different handling of swords in your reviews.

[@Skauri]

What was bleeped... I must know!!! AGH!

[@TheStreamingGiant-2004]

I was actually gonna recommend Shad do this, as i was shopping for katanas, and saw outrageous bs prices...

[@erumaaro6060]

most important aspects for me in decending order: durability handling performance price looks

[@kurokaze511]

Great video, I was very interested in what you guys had to say about this. Mostly because after your review of the S5 Katana, I went to Swordis and used their custom builder to make my own version with the same length and with 1060 steel and almost all of the things I wanted for about $250. The thing is, I didn't get it because that's the same price as the Honshu Historic Forge Viking Sword and I've had my eye on that one for a while. So what i need you guys to do, is go ahead and release the review on the Viking swords soon so I know which is a better way to spend my bonus.

[@matt59736]

Thank you for this video in response. I don't care about pretty. All I care about is durability. Usability. In functionality. If I can get that cheap great if I have to pay for it, I will. But that's all I care about.

[@dreadsign92]

I have two katanas that were forged in Japan priced $132 and $180 CAD, and I can confirm that they are some of the best-looking, best-feeling and strongest swords I have in my sword/knife collection

[@brotherandythesage]

When it comes to the price of a sword I'm still in the "I only need a training weapon that I can accidentally hit the wall with" category.

[@OregonBorn]

The crazy monk sword currently linked on the ROM link for only $199, is by far one of the best value propositions I've seen for a "usable" katana. If not for the fact that I'm a short sword guy it would already be mine.

[@argonzeit]

I love the banter between you two. I really like the two viewpoints you guys have and they are so far apart that it's almost like watching a review from two different sources in one. Tyranth being someone who is looking for the best tool you can buy for the money. Shad who loves the art of the sword and the craft that goes into it. Personally, I'm more on Tyranth's side but I do agree with a lot of what Shad's saying as well. Swords can be expensive but aren't meant to be used as tools and that's fine, as long as they are artfully that way. Think of it like a painting, sure you can just print out a picture and hang it, but actually being able to see the strokes of paint has a certain charm to it. Then you get to replica's, and while I would say there's nothing wrong with replica's I just wouldn't use them as if they weren't replica's. Since this is a katana video, and you guys seem to really like the Honshu stuff minus the pummel thread weld being nonexistent and needs to be corrected. They also have Katana's, I would love to see your guys opinion on it.

[@mansfieldtime]

You each have a personal preference. So you both give pros and cons which really helps people decided. When I look at buying things, I want to see multiple opinions for and against something, because it gives a better perspective. Otherwise, I don't even bother looking into it cause I wont buy it.

[@Grandwigg]

This video is lovely, and making me want to get a good sword. But there no way I could safely use one from my chair, lol. I love how detail-oriented Tyranth is. His anger over the Tsubas is palpable. He should get a devil-forge or something and start casting his own Tsuba and other fittings. (It would be hilarious if he worked out a deal with @bigstackD. Or since they're both in Australia, hire him to make some castings and let Tyranth clean them up. Is someone else in their area. It would be nice to see something like that .)

[@preachrem7182]

I got my RoM katana yesterday and love it. RoMs is in the price range that seems the best

[@zaqzilla1]

Being fellow Medieval history enthusiasts. You guys should do an episode on Olga of Kiev. She had a wild life.

[@Bowlingballs14]

I am not a katana guy, but I bought the ROM Ranbata Furaisodo sword on discount plus a coupon code for $120. I have been very impressed with the blade quality and fit. It's a very practical sword that has won me over and become one of my favorite swords I own. Also, when people visit and see my sword display, it's always the one everyone wants to hold. Even though, it's easily the cheapest sword I have. For the price, I would be hard pressed to think you could find a better katana for practical use.

[@thydrarc2608]

In aliexpress china those copper fittings with gold paint and rayskin silk handle cost around 40 dollar combined so these parts really dont add any value unless its a custom made one

[@Keith-le7qh]

Kentucky ballistic new video ye olde boom stick I think you will find it interesting

[@JustTooDamnHonest]

It is not the money that makes the sword for it is the sword that makes the money.

[@Necroscat]

Do you guys have more Katana's than Longswords now? I mean you've definitely added to your Katana collection over the years!!!

[@anderporascu5026]

DIY is the best, hands down. Anything you choose or effortfully make yourself with the right skills and knowledge and so will always be high ended. Expensive=wall decor Cheap=real friggin sword

[@lukeallen4398]

Bravo sir.. this is what I want from you... your expert opinion ❤.. Buying katanas online is a hit ans miss thing..

[@Balorian]

Good luck on your quest to find a great and affordable long sword! I'm waiting on your recommendations!

[@BiggumsSmalls]

A fun video could be handing each other a katana blindfolded with light gloves and guessing the price.

[@johnclark3531]

I love the detail talk but I bought a $50 tactical Gladius and I'm happy with it. 28 inches of Roman practicality. And a conceal carry.

[@longWriter]

If I were a manufacturer, I wouldn't be offended by what you've said in this video. I'd imagine that there's pros and cons for just about every option they offer, and some features are better for some customers' use cases than others.

[@radlercycles5482]

This is why armies of old just gave their soldiers a bunch of pointy sticks. They work and they’re cheap. Plus, and tyranth can probably confirm this, they tend to be quicker to make. Long live king spear😅

[@verniere1296]

Great content

[@dominiclapinta8537]

It's like how, I own a hakam din set of Uilleann Pipes. They sound exactly like the thousands dollars bagpipes that you hear in braveheart and Rob Roy and Titanic. And I only purchased them for... under three hundred dollars(the bag the bellows the pipe chanter). Whereas, if I was getting them from Ireland, etc, it would be probably in the thousands. It's all about what price they want. Same principle applies for swords. Even the pipe chanter alone, online can go for hundreds of dollars.

[@brighamfish713]

While this might be true in your case. I can tell you as a musician that price points matter A LOT with instruments. To get an actually decent performing Instrument you usually have to spend around $500 US. Some instruments can vary. Guitars you can go cheaper on just because of how popular they are that there is so much supply it drives the price down. Hurdy gurdys though? You need to be spending around $2000-2500 US to get a proper sounding instrument. What I'm trying to say is, not every high priced item is priced so high for nothing. There is a lot of nuance to pricing and quality for many products, but especially instruments.

[@dominiclapinta8537]

@brighamfish713 it all depends upon who makes it. Whether a highly priced bagpipe so that the tradition can be preserved and the Craftsman keep business, or something else, it's about who does the job. Typically, yes, you have to pay a hug price for a quality Bagpipe, Scottish or Irish. But there are exceptions.

[@Tall_Order]

I've often noticed in storefronts that I've seen, they mention how good the blade is, but not so much the rest of it. And they love to shove the buzzword "premium" wherever they can. They said it's premium so you know it must be good, right? The handle certainly wont have the blade slip out of it and fly off.

[@richardsanchez5444]

7:04 what tyranth is describing I would call traditionally made katana.

[@htenerf137]

Awesome episode guys! Would love maybe even a studio episode on what those potential scams look like online. You would probably have to blur out all the manufacturers info to prevent any libel claims but the KINDS of listings that are scammy and the vocab and kinds of websites to stay wary of. Also websites that are legit! Maybe highlight some of your partners that don’t sound legit *cough*RoM*cough* but are actually making an awesome product. How do you know that website is the real deal? Thats just my two cents but I love these big picture episodes. Thanks guys!

[@171QA]

Great video.

[@Gterr1971]

Good talk guys ! I have an older katana made from crappy 1045. Gonna check out Romance. Also, I'd love to see some coldsteel swords tested here. Thanks again Shad and Tyranth!

[@mattduncil]

I would like to see the two of yous partner with a manufacturer and have swords and katana and armor made to your standards

[@ETC_Rohaly_USCG]

I love your debates. ❤ I recently purchased an O-Katana from Cold Steel, and being 6'3", it is huge! Yes it is mass-produced, and it has a jagged edge. But I've carried their pocket/utility blades for decades. Wether you spend $300, or $3000, the value and effectiveness might be the same. (I sleep with a machete that I used to clear bamboo/brush) 😂

[@Q_N-]

Hey Shad, I’m a fan of Katana’s. However, I love long swords that are well made. Looking forward to your long sword video, and where to buy them 💪🔥

[@rockinHurley777]

Tyranths humility is astounding 🙄