SHADOWDANCER S5 LAND & SEA KATANA "FULL & DETAILED" REVIEW

[@ToxicityAssured]

This was an excellent review. Video and audio were fantastic. Lots of tests and a full disassembly! This is an example of how it's done. This worked out good for ShadowDancer and JS Bladecraft. Thanks for teaming up for this! 💙

[@JoeSteel1]

I so appreciate the kind words and its comments and people like you is why I put so much work and effort into my videos, so glad you enjoyed it and thanks for the 💙 view🙏🙏🙏🍻🍻🍻

[@swordis-ed]

💙 I'm color blind; is this blue? I believe the final price on the landing page was an error on our part when we uploaded the sword. The price should actually reflect the value of the sword the customer ordered.

[@JoeSteel1]

Yes its blue 💙💙💙😀😀😀 thanks for the clarification

[@choirboyzcutleryoutdoors]

Well done homie well done!

[@JoeSteel1]

THANKS MY BROTHA

[@choirboyzcutleryoutdoors]

@JoeSteel1 I'm digging this one man.. have to watch in stages but damn good job thus far

[@thomasandrews2045]

very comprehensive review, well done . Nice Gadana!

[@JoeSteel1]

Thank you Thomas, glad you enjoyed it🍻🍻🍻

[@Kratos_God_of_50_BMG]

Fantastic review Joe, I think bladed weapon design could be in your future as a permanent gig! Looking forward to the next one 💙

[@JoeSteel1]

Brilliant, thanks my brother...especially for the 💙 view🤘🤘🤘🙏🙏

[@Kratos_God_of_50_BMG]

@@JoeSteel1 You put a crapton of work into that review, you deserve 100k 👍🏽

[@JoeSteel1]

@Kratos_God_of_50_BMG Thank you kindly, your right i put way too much work into them more than the return, but that's the only way I would ever do it...I may get 100k when I am... 100 😀

[@Kratos_God_of_50_BMG]

@@JoeSteel1 Putting everything you have in when you do work of any kind is the only way I see to do things. It’s 100% or 0% Don’t worry, sometimes it’s just one video or short that triggers the algorithm, and then everyone will know you!

[@ludusferocia8696]

This was a great review! We just found your channel. We're hoping to review one from Swordis as well.

[@JoeSteel1]

@ludusferocia8696 Excellent thank you, I'm going over to your channel to get you a Sub as well friends

[@Katana-Karl]

Excellent review ol'boy! Your cinematography is unmatched

[@JoeSteel1]

Always appreciated Mr. Karl old boy 😀

[@MacDorsai]

💙

[@JoeSteel1]

@@MacDorsai Thanks so much appreciated

[@7907omar]

great video and beautiful katana 💙

[@JoeSteel1]

Very much appreciated, and thanks for the 💙view

[@zackaryschmidt5161]

Joe as fan of your channel i wanted to ask you a simple Question what in your opinion what would be a kids first knife to learn on in terms of a fixed blade recently I’ve been looking into mora knives or Morakniv of Sweden I’ve heard these knives punch way above there price point at around $16 or $17 bucks for Companion in 12c27 stainless I was wondering if you would ever consider reviewing one and if you watch there Factory tour on youtube they grind all there knives with a robotic arm and have a fully sustainable knife factory.

[@JoeSteel1]

there basic morakniv on Amazon are generally cheap, but some of there outdoor offerings are looking to be more robust built and start in the 40 to 60 range and go up from there...they seem like a good start...without going down a rabbit hole, if your looking for a fixed blade to start, something with a 3" blade, Sharp, dull can be more dangerous, with a guard to protect the fingers from slipping a weatherproof grip handle and a solid health preferred kydex...and teach safety and RESPECT for a sharp object...I would recommend for a folder to start with a slip joint to learn how to respect and be safe with a folder blade than move up to flippers and such, after that just choose a reputable brand and the sky is the limit.. WTG nomad edc or nomad Bushcrafter are great knives or some in expensive bucks to start...this can be a longer answer but I think you get the message

[@richburgoon1072]

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[@JoeSteel1]

Thanks for the 💙VIEW..🙏🙏🙏

[@BohemianKitsch]

💙 nice! LOVE Shadowdancer swords! ordered my first s5 and s7 blades this past week. appreciate your reviews. 💙

[@JoeSteel1]

Good choice! And I appreciate you, friend, thank you for the 💙 view...and here some for you...🧡🧡🧡🙏

[@samuraibyrd]

Nice one Joe! ⚔️

[@JoeSteel1]

Thank you Mr. Byrd

[@GrandmasterHobbyist]

What do you think abt no bo hi? Best for maximum durability? Also i was considering a shadow dancer s5 but also the cloudhammer black lotus s5. Thoughts?

[@JoeSteel1]

That is a misconception, BoHi doesn't weeken the Nagasa, to the point of making it less durable, it just lighter, there are other factors that would make a sword less durable, bohi is not really one of them....Shadow Dancer has better over quality and fit n finish than Cloudhammer, they are on a different level...but more expensive, although the S5 offered from CH are generally cheaper strong blades, and pretty tough work horses....thats the exchange...SD also makes a great user sword...quality, budget, price and usage are the factors to consider

[@GrandmasterHobbyist]

@@JoeSteel1 i mean you're removing material from the blade so it has to reduce durability to some extent thats just logical. Although it may not be by much, hard to know. Thanks for the input. My main concern is i have heard a rumor going around about shadowdancer lying about what steel youre actually getting :/ which is obviously very concerning

[@DaveCollierCamping]

Have a great day

[@JoeSteel1]

You as well my friend 🧡

[@kelticknight6116]

Absolutely gorgeous craftsmanship congratulations my brother i have a custom sword ordered very excited Thx for sharing wonderful video Cheers

[@JoeSteel1]

Very much appreciated friend, and good luck with your new build, from Shadowdancer? 🍻

[@erichusayn]

Nice. Ive made a few insanely expensive fantasy ones on there. Lol. If I had unlimited funds. Ive got their Amazon model coming tomorrow, and my girl bought me one for my birthday from swordis. Looking forward to both. Their amazon one is DH L6. Gonna be my first in that steel. Will definitely do unboxing/close ups/cutting videos on both of them.

[@erichusayn]

Now I'm much more excited.

[@JoeSteel1]

It seems like they offer a quality product from the one example I have, but keep in mind this was a premium build.. I imagine swordis will keep them in quality check...be excited, be very excited

[@lornemcneil]

Nice sword ,😊

[@JoeSteel1]

Yes Sir it looks as so...thank you

[@lornemcneil]

Use duct tape or masking tape if smaller Mills involved

[@JoeSteel1]

Assume you are speaking of the loose fit....Yes that is my next resort just need to have more of a push fit..also can change the pekugi peg to fit tightly

[@lornemcneil]

@@JoeSteel1 yes 👍

[@RobbotChong]

Really nice! I may have missed it, but How long was the delivery time?

[@JoeSteel1]

thanks, No worries 3 to 4 months, but it all depends on what you choose, expert polish takes longer, outside standard blade lenghts take weeks more, custom saya..ect..ect where it could take over 4 months but not likely

[@Carlos-vi3oi]

Thank you for sharing, let’s go Yankees ⚾️⚾️⚾️⚾️🗡️🗡️🗡️⚔️⚔️💙💙💙💙💙

[@JoeSteel1]

Absolutely and thanks for the 💙VIEW...🧡🧡....My Yankees have a big ditch to climb up from...and it starts tonight....just want to see Game 6!!!!

[@GrandmasterHobbyist]

💙 1600 seems steep though considering you can spend like half that and still get an s5 blade from shadowdancer or cloudhammer etc

[@JoeSteel1]

It's everything around the S5 that brings up the price...around this particular custom

[@Waldemarvonanhalt]

I'm curious: I've seen other people say that there's rumours coming out of Longquan that Shadow Dancer uses cheaper steels than the ones advertised (when customers order something like S5 or LD) so they can pocket the difference in price. Would it be possible to put those rumours to bed by taking the sword to someone with the necessary spectrometry equipment?

[@JoeSteel1]

Don't we all wonder, A Spectrometer analysis would do the trick, but TBH the cost factor of the method, and shipping it out to a reputable vendor is WAY above my payroll in doing these videos. What I can offer is this, before I accepted any piece from SD I questioned ownership and those that know them, and was assured of their honor and integrity of their products. Next is how the swords look, if the metal darkens in time is a tell sign. Finally how well does the sword perform in accordance to what the steel is suppose to do. Visually even till know the Steel appears to be high quality, the steel cut and performed very well, I'm not The best most accurate cutter, Have not seen visual sets, chips or cracks through all the cutting and testing from my use. At This point I have reason to believe it is at least not of the quality that S5 is suppose to be. I will however will do more abusive testing at some point to test the shock steel performance, as i have done with other S5 steel swords. I also have learned that Rumors are most of the time started with misconceptions, non factual, assumptions, or from a place of jealousy. Knowing these steel testing methods are out there "should" have them think twice before trying to pull a "switch" a company could lose all its Reputation, integrity & business $$$.

[@jiokl7g9t6]

Loose tsuba happen on nihonto too after cutting.

[@JoeSteel1]

yes, I am aware, but doesn't mean I gotta like it...😀.most of these production swords have good friction fit, which is not traditional but also keeps them tighter when cutting

[@jiokl7g9t6]

The looseness is a function of the habaki deformation from cutting.

[@jiokl7g9t6]

​@JoeSteel1 BTW I just ordered 3 S5 blades - katana, wakizashi, tanto.

[@JoeSteel1]

@jiokl7g9t6 yes from the vibration and force, especially when you don't have a more tighter friction fit

[@JoeSteel1]

@@jiokl7g9t6 S5 makes for a good blade

[@RodneyKatana]

💙 another very good review!

[@JoeSteel1]

So much appreciated, for blue heart view...here is for you🧡🧡🧡🧡🧡

[@RodneyKatana]

@@JoeSteel1 that's allota love, Joe! Go Yanks

[@JoeSteel1]

I just want to see game 6, they CANNOT celebrate a win on our field...and hey if a miracle will happen...let it be

[@preparedsurvivalist2245]

💙 I wonder why there isn't a katana emoji? Anyway, that's an S5 blade. Didn't you know you're supposed to bash it against concrete and rocks? You know, doing all the stuff that people do with swords in real life.

[@JoeSteel1]

I have with other S5 simply for science and curiosity, they can take it...but not with this sword...I draw the line when they go premium...but from doing my normalish rounds of cutting I know this sword is super tough...thanks for the 💙view

[@serpnta1267]

💙 Nice blade!

[@JoeSteel1]

THANKS FOR FULL VIEW BROTHA!!! THIS IS FOR YOU💖💖💖💖💖

[@FloridaMan1976]

💙 I just started training in Toyama Ryu two months ago and was allowed to start cutting tatami last week. Which Sensei said he usually makes students wait at least six months, but that I've shown impressive progress and the ability to safely handle a shinken. I have a 9260 spring steel ko-katana that I bought back in 2012 just because I liked the style and theme of it, also to do back yard cutting. But with a blade length of only 24" and a tsuka of 12", it isn't very practical for class. Especially since I'm 6'2" with long arms. I'm definitely going to save up and order a very nice S5 custom build next year.

[@JoeSteel1]

WELL DONE, and thank you greatly for the full view, good luck on your training, taking classes is on my list of things I have to continue....yes S5 is superb, at your height the longer blade is better

[@Matthew_Jensen]

This is a blue heart because I don’t know how to emoji.

[@JoeSteel1]

💙💙💙💙💙HAHAHAHA VERY MUCH APPRECIATED SIR AND THIS IS FOR YOU...💖💖💖💖💖💖💖