Sword ownership in Australia and a tour through my collection

A breakdown of the legality of owning swords in Australia and a tour of the swords I've collected over the years.
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[@shadfacts6465]

Shad fact: shad owns 5 legendary rings of power. 1st appows him to control fire. This also lets him make the perfect steak on the BBQ

[@groovecrusader7522]

Shad Facts untrue fact Hes australian, its shrimp on the barbie not steak

[@alt-bringer5198]

? i thought it was onions...

[@alexshellnot4407]

Shad Facts somehow your channel almost has more subs than me 😉😉😮😅😂

[@Jack-yg7pi]

Groove Crusader are you dense? No Australian calls them ‘shrimp’ they are PRAWNS!

[@jeremyleyland1047]

Groove Crusader welcome to Shad Facts

[@matteussilvestre8583]

4:25 legal support for dual wielding, of course.

[@kvjqxzz5905]

let's face it Shad, the rules are daft - anyone can own and carry a garden implement, eg machete, scythe, axe, hatchet...are they less dangerous than swords? Really? Politicians just like making up silly rules because someone once swung a sword in public and they thought they should 'do something about it', other than send the police to sort it out that is...

[@dreamingflurry2729]

Not only that, politicians fear the people! Armed people can - in theory at least - resist changes and even force the government out (if ten thousand people approached say the Whitehouse in the US armed, the police would be really powerless unless they want to gun them all down or unless they are diverted by unarmed people blocking the way of the armed people (who could then of course themselves open fire and give police etc. the reason to fire back to protect the unarmed guys)...I mean wasn't there some rancher or something that was supposed to not let his animals graze on a certain part of land he had let them graze on for years and the people actually rose to his call for help and showed up armed so the government backed down? (that was in the US as far as I remember!)). That is why government often loves calls for strickter gun-control etc. :( (sadly: Many really intelligent people have bought into this idea, despite that fact that everybody can in theory make a gun in their garage! (look for the book "Expedient Homemade Firearms: The 9mm Submachinegun" by P.A. Luty - which shows how to make a submachinegun from hardware store parts (!)) ps: Found it - look up Cliven Bundy!

[@jlan7844]

I think Skallagrim said it best in one of his videos on the subject. These rules aren't meant to protect anyone, they just exist to make it look like politicians are doing something to protect the public without actually lifting a finger to fix the actual problems. That way they can justify their own existence as well as all of their overpaid bureaucrats. That reasoning makes sense to me, since why would they want to fix the problems and eliminate the need to keep paying them to fix them?

[@timeshark8727]

Technically, I could kill someone just as easily with a baseball bat as a sword, its not like people are wearing body armor. Or... or, there is the fact that cars are far, FAR, more dangerous than any hand weapon could ever be.

[@KairuHakubi]

The irony that a bunch of pushy people with words can bully a lot of people with weapons

[@MrMarinus18]

Well making official distinction between what weapons can and can't be owned is hard. The rules in place now say that any object with the primary purpose of causing harm to another human being is not allowed. Things like garden implements machete's axes and the like have another primary purpose. Sure they can harm someone but that is not what they are designed for.

[@MawoDuffer]

“That’s not a knife this is a knife ”

[@theatlantean39]

*knoife

[@brettmcgregor8384]

That's not a knife, it's a spoon.

[@chipholman3860]

I can see that you have played knife and spoon before.

[@Wintermute909]

Aaaaaand it's banned!

[@robertdicke7249]

But this is also a knife.

[@hulagu3068]

in texas you can carry any blade at any length at any time at anywhere without licence or permit.

[@jort93z]

In germany you can only carry fixed blades with a length up to 12cm but folding knifes of any size. So a 25cm blade length folding knife is fine to carry. thats pretty funny.

[@chickensandwich1589]

America is the best of the West... The rest need to grow their balls back!

[@tofuteh2348]

@@chickensandwich1589 oh dear

[@AlexandarHullRichter]

Yeah, well, you can also shoot up a Walmart in Texas, apparently.

[@ianjohnson3840]

Brings great sword to walgreens

[@AlexanderWernerJr]

Two is the number of swords that thou shallst possess through inheritance...not three, not five, and in no case shall the total number of swords amount to twelve - god forbid. Or twenty. No, two! That is the number.

[@GanzBestimmt]

xD

[@HiopX]

What rhymes with Machicolations? ARMS LEGISLATIONS!!

[@blueispaniard6513]

Roses are red, machicolations, in this video Shad talks, about arms legislations.

[@charlottewalnut3118]

Laws that ought to be illegal for pesky politicians choose guillotine she puts a good shave on a bad man

[@addicted2p0rn]

I always thought you just had a really weird English accent.

[@brodywhite1918]

The Australian accent is just a "weird" english accent due to the history of Australia

[@pgfrank2351]

me too! lol

[@christopheroleary1452]

Different accents in different states. Shad has a pretty clear Victorian accent, which is quite common. Stereotypical accent you hear is probably a cross between Sydney and regional Australian. I have a mixed Adelaide/Melbourne/Sydney/RP Accent, so it can be hard for people to pin down my state of origin, but it's still pretty clearly Australian. New Zealand accents are also interesting, because it is basically no more different to an Australian accent than a Sydney accent is to a Melbourne accent. (at least until you get them talking about fush an' chups)

[@Lucas-dr6ho]

Tbh dosnt sound like most Australians I’ve met

[@shrubb7925]

@@christopheroleary1452 I lived in WA, everyone there either had a classic Victorian or just a mix of a bunch of ones from many countries. I don’t think we have an accent

[@draketungsten74]

Talks about swords while wearing the "What about dragons?" Shirt. Because swords, that's why! I love the bit where he talks with childish glee about knowing the trick of putting that katana in the sheath.

[@tectosagos9327]

Back in the 90's (in the UK) I took part in a C10th reenactment where we'd had to park/camp in a private field across a public road from the showground. Local copper insisted we ship our "offensive" weapons across the road in vehicles or face arrest. Fortunately a senior officer was available to sort it out. But still.

[@stevencali3539]

I think he is referring to the 10th century.

[@michaelw4543]

Please note everyone. These law are based in the Australian state of Victoria. Victoria has some of the more stricter sword laws in Australia. Laws regarding swords and similar weapons are regulated by the states. Great video Shadiversity.

[@mr.j7444]

the fact australlia has sword laws is bat shit most the us has is you cant carry em in public without a license.

[@michaelw4543]

The laws are very old. In all the other states of Australia you can walk into a shop buy a great sword and walk around with it (but... the police and other people may not like it if you walk through mains street with a great sword ready to strike. But legally you can if you have good reason to walk around with a sword in public (though you should still keep it covered when in busy area as it may cause a disturbance). Rule of thumb, don't piss off or scare people around you with weapons for no reason and you will have no trouble in Australia. Pretty much all countries in the world including the US has laws regulating the use of weapons. Victoria is though known in Australia to have the much stricter laws and requiring licences. In Qld its pretty related, I have tons of swords and no need for a licence.

[@willnitschke]

Swords are not regulated in NSW.... this is a state law not covering all of Australia.

[@meatystew5088]

Will Nitschke they aren't in QLD too

[@michaelw4543]

Correct Will N :). But there are still some limitations under the weapons act NSW. This is pretty much knifes and hidden blades. The act itself does not mention the word sword or long bladed weapons anywhere excluding sword canes. But here are the few regulated areas: Weapons Prohibition Act (NSW). S1.3 (p29) & S1.1-7 (p27). This is of course excluding public safety laws and disturbance relevant laws. Sword laws in NSW are pretty non-existent. Laws regarding swords in Queensland however go into pretty far detail about the ownership and use of swords. But still anyone can still walk into a shop a buy one still and practice in parks. Weapons Act 1990 (QLD) S57.1a (p90), S58.5 (p91), S581 (p91) & S2g (186). (only a few examples, apologies for my poor referencing. Its been ages since I referenced acts)

[@FakeHero9]

like he said, the law is different in other states. In Queensland for example you don't need a license for swords

[@binozia-old-2031]

Hell yeah

[@Kathdath]

Victoria is the only state that requires a 'licence' for swords. And it is ridiculously easy to get membership in an exempted organistation. Go join the SCA (also a good place to learn rapier fencing)

[@arbiterprime2145]

yea im pretty sure its the same over here in WA. except you cant have hidden weapons and punch-knives

[@stevetaylor9027]

So you SHAD, can walk around rock'n a sword in public as long as you're filming a new video for KZbin... That's awesome!

[@majergens]

Steve Taylor , you beat me to it. I was going to post something like this! Ahh..Great minds. :-)

[@GuitarsRockForever]

On paper, yes. In reality, you may still get into trouble. Particular shad live in VIC, where police has reputation of shoot first, ask questions later.

[@SweatyDynamite]

I actually didn't know that you were Australian Shad, I couldn't quite tell the accent. But this was a nice little tour of your 'armoury', so to speak, and I'm glad to have subscribed.

[@exlibrisas]

He hides his ausiness very well by flipping his videos form upside down to the usual.

[@kendallchaos]

Sweaty Dynamite I know that feeling all to well, these something about the Australian accent that I love (more then a British accent) I actually thought he was British

[@KILLKING110]

ive been watching the knife laws in London, England from right here in America they are trying to ban kitchen knives with scary points now

[@proudtitanicdenier4300]

POTATO PEELERS ARE SERIOUS WEAPONS!!!

[@NamelessKing1597]

To be fair the point on a kitchen knife serves no food-related purpose whatsoever, but it’s still stupid.

[@proudtitanicdenier4300]

You can skin things and start cuts with the point.

[@annabellethepitty]

The point is often used to cut meat from the bone in narrow areas when preparing meat for cooking.

[@os8mm178]

Gordon Ramsey rage

[@Kevtairn]

Because of your excellent lectures I would think that a falchion would be high on your wish list. You made me want one.

[@crubs83]

I want two for dual-wielding. Where do you even get them?

[@jedi1samuel950]

FINALLY! Some place I can actually find out about sword laws in Australia, Victoria! THANK YOU!

[@kiadimundi8348]

What about the droid attack on the Wookiees?

[@shadowthedragon7151]

Ki adi Mundi but *what about dragons!?*

[@matteussilvestre8583]

What about the sword attack on the dragons?

[@gpgpgpgp1000]

SABERS!!

[@shadowthedragon7151]

What about the saber droid attack on the wookie dragons?

[@lightmetro7508]

@@matteussilvestre8583 it's a mythical creature we cant afford to lose

[@d.mat.zero6525]

I think every person who collects swords/buys them has bought a crappy sword which they though was great at the time. Myself included lol!!

[@mavrik104]

Can't be worse than the first one I tried to make..... It was too hard in spots and to soft in others...

[@CarlMarx]

Does crappy knife count?

[@MaaZeus]

Surprisingly I missed this phase. I have been aware of the wallhanger sword concept for a long time and I like to do my research anywau, so when I wanted to buy a sword I wantes it to be real and functional. So my first sword was Paul Chen / Hanwei Practical Pro Katana and the second one was Lutel "hand-and-half" Long Sword. But I did once buy a "really cool" Rambo style Bowie Knife which I thought was a best thing ever but it was a piece of shit with blade that was very soft steel. But hey, I was a kid back then...

[@fransthefox9682]

D. Mat.Zero6 LOL Guess I'm an exception. My first sword is a crappy quality 1045 steel katana, but I knew exactly what I was buying. It's perfect for display and practice. With the exception of the blade, all the other parts are great for a functional katana. Even the rayskin is real. Of course, I only started my collection half a year ago. And I did some research before buying. I'm glad I have that cheap thing though. :)

[@Leubast]

$47 at a faire, a snake hilt and skull pommel, chrome paint flaking off, stainless steel blade, crude flux leather sheath with a thin snap buttoned belt loop that broke the first time I had it on my belt... but man did it look cool when I first bought it.

[@yonkiriati]

i checked out swords of might i saw swords, knives, axes and a damn fidget spinner what the hell

[@LawkzBro]

wow, this video was like a adventure, i even had third person nostalgia when you were talking about that crappy scimitar.

[@emo65170.]

It's neat to hear stories of parents handing down items down to their children The objects may be different but the way the stories are told with nostalgia and reverence is an experience that we all share, an essential part of the human condition.

[@Nerobyrne]

Funny that you need a liscence to own and carry a sword in Austrialia but not in Germany. You'd think with all that crazy wildlife over there, carrying a sword would be mandatory!

[@jort93z]

You are not allowed to carry a sword in germany, you are only allowed to own them and transport them(in a locked container). Unless you recording a movie or something similar.

[@GraysonMckernan]

jort93z In California you can open carry any sword, so long as it’s not in a federal building.

[@Kobolds_in_a_trenchcoat]

Liam McKernan in Texas you can carry spears and swords and axes if you want any size

[@Vode_ika]

Same in Arizona. You can carry a "knife" of any length as long as you are over 21, don't attempt to bring it into an exempt or prohibited place like a government building or a school (Businesses that ban weapons probably also count here), and don't brandish it. (Course brandishing a weapon is already illegal so that's not a specific knife law)

[@Nerobyrne]

+jort93z Yeah that's true, although we could argue about what "carry" means. I suppose the term "mitführen" would be better translated as "transport". Although I think you are allowed to wear it as long as it isn't sharp, ie it's a stage prop, replica or practise sword. Not 100% sure on that though, German legalese confuses me. It's pretty cool though that you can own as many as you want and even practise or duel with them on your own property.

[@rooster_key]

Nsw doesn't have a permit system, but don't prance around with them outside of your place unless you want the police to give you a hard time

[@brucemanKBW]

NSW weapon laws are crazy. ahaha

[@arbiterprime2145]

yea as far as im aware in WA we dont need a permit. ive got several replicas that i got through customs no issues (although they seized a Katar and cane sword). also dont need a permit for bows.

[@ElrohirGuitar]

I have that same King Arthur sword myself. It was given to me by my girlfriend over 30 years ago and it still hangs above my fireplace. Two swords that I got my daughter when she was young are still in my house, and a few others from my son-in-law are here as well. The swords hold memories, so what better use could they have?

[@furagon218]

ElrohirGuitar killing infidels, retaking the holy land or slicing the thanksgiving turkey?

[@gpgpgpgp1000]

That Excalibur sword was the first one I bought. Got it in Germany in the late 1980's. Yeah, the balance is horrendous on that thing! Who knows, if it balanced properly it probably would not have been over 25 years before buying sword #2 and getting me into this hobby!

[@MonkeyJedi99]

Killing a venomous snake?

[@nonsononessunooko4066]

i have it to my first sword but yeah it has only one year of life pretty new im still young 😂 amd yeah its not balanced but ... you know first sword first love

[@LordZachael]

Remember Soldiers when we wear our Shadiversity SWORDS T-shirt we proudly proclaim the truth that every sword enthusiast knows down to their core, THAT SWORDS ARE AWESOME! Why are they awesome? Because SWORDS! that's why! Another Epic video Shad! Thank you for showing us your collection! Dreams and Honor to you and good health to your family!

[@davidweihe6052]

It is illegal to own a dragon in any state in Australia. Real dragons, that is, not representations (which are legal to own). Exact reason is left as an exercise for the reader. HINT: Some of them are quite smart. All of them are exotic predators from outside of Australia and/or Tasmania.

[@TheMontablac]

This screams "drive me closer, i wish to hit them with my sword" energy

[@kaylew108]

I don't know man, can't trust a guy that comes from a place where water flows down drains the wrong way...i mean counter clockwise, what's up with that? ☺ lol. Great video. One of my favorite channel's Shad

[@yonkiriati]

on small scales like a sink it just depends on the shape of the sink or which side the water came from first. on big scales like storms it depends on the coriolis effect so it spins the other way

[@annabellethepitty]

Yeah i know guys who have thrown up in toilets in australia. (You guys are almost as good at drinking as us sailors) and the toilet flows the right way.

[@animistchannel2983]

Thanks for the episode! These casual/personal episodes are always a pleasure, and it makes this kind of platform more interesting than straight network productions. It isn't just presentation, it's sharing, and that means more.

[@rdtradecraft]

Given your collection, you need to have some more kids if you want to pass them on.

[@GoblinKnightLeo]

Here's to hoping that Shad has lots of kids. Then we can have Shadiversity forever.

[@braxtonrasmussen2110]

As a Mormon myself the stereo type for us is large families (not poligomyst, however you spell that) but still very large

[@GoblinKnightLeo]

Mormon or no we need lots of Shadlets.

[@braxtonrasmussen2110]

I 100% agree

[@famvirious]

For now he can pass on 8 swords which isn't shoddy

[@MarineQueen2001]

Hey shad, i know it may be a bit different from your normal stuff but i would be interested to hear more about your missionary days, the history of shad as it were, even though i am an atheist I still find interest in religion and would love to hear about it from someone i respect so much!

[@burner27]

Loken Cardaye +1

[@thedoomofred5174]

Loken Cardaye as a christian who has been on mission trips I would also like to hear about your missionary days. I’m mostly curious on how christian and mormon missionary services compare and contrast

[@burner27]

David Daivdson we view it as a symbol of a commitment we make to God, not magic.

[@mikecabral1579]

Jet The Bret Compare and contrast. Really by making light of Sacred Garments. Mormon’s are Christians it’s in the name of the church. The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. a lot more in common than you might think. I would recommend that you speak with a pair of the more than 70,000 missionaries serving throughout the world. Whom devote two years of their lives at their own expense sharing Heavenly Fathers plan of salvation. Even if it’s just to learn more about the work. They are wonderful young people who just want to serve the Church’s Missionary program and everyone they meet along the way.

[@thedoomofred5174]

Mike Cabral I didn’t even know there where sacred garment to make light of. Nor that they spend two years in the missionary service. Thanks for the information I am already learning.

[@laffantion3189]

what you need a swords licence? in germany we have tough gun laws but if you are over 18 years old you can buy as many swords as you like.

[@dennisbartlett7005]

there's a sword for sale in Perth right now www.donellyauctions.com.au/online-donellyauctions-com-au/#!/itemDetails/841/143749

[@rubbers3]

I'm so glad I live in Poland - in here, the ONLY restriction when it comes to bladed weapons is that you can't have "blades hidden in objects that don't resemble weapons". So no swordcane, but everything else is totally fine to own, sell, buy and carry pretty much anywhere, no license required.

[@sb-ant6457]

I don't call Poland Poland, I call the place Poland the Magnificent.

[@dennisbartlett7005]

British cavalry in India sword on auction www.donellyauctions.com.au/online-donellyauctions-com-au/#!/itemDetails/841/143749

[@awm9290]

There are Australian mormons? Who knew? Now I know why Shad seems so nice.

[@pathfindersavant3988]

There are Mormons everywhere man, they're all over the world. Heck, there are even Mormons in India right now

[@Transgender-ProphetMohammed]

Strange fellas. Book mormon is.....well..... Pokemon seems to be science compared to that.

[@burner27]

There are even Black Mormons! I'm one!

[@Transgender-ProphetMohammed]

Dapper Daddy's Haberdashery But....but.....youre black because your ancestors were punished, right? Cuz they did not help in that fight between lucifer and the other dude?

[@burner27]

Der Transgender-Prophet Mohammed no. That is a teaching that was disavowed, that was used to support a policy with no doctrinal basis. There have been black mormons since the beginning. I wrote a piece on my story here, if you're actually interested in knowing, and not just mocking a black person for being part of a "white" church: www.ldsliving.com/A-Black-Mormon-Mans-Thoughts-on-Race-Priesthood-and-the-Churchs-Essay/s/85553

[@majergens]

Nice collection, Shad. Thanks for sharing. Some great stories about some less-than-elegant pieces. I rather like the 'rare' Japanese Alumin(i)um Katana sword, favored by Samurai nowhere! LOL You have an awesome collection and your quest has some analog to my experience as a knife collector. Many of my very early pieces which I thought were truly my 'grail' items, turned out to be crap, but they often have a story associated with them, thus providing some value. Live, learn, appreciate.

[@authorrichards7633]

As a descendant of the Royal Richards I find your content more than satisfactory.

[@Meet_The_Pyro]

Ooh very nice, I really want to get a sword

[@dennisbartlett7005]

Mine is for sale in WA today www.donellyauctions.com.au/online-donellyauctions-com-au/#!/itemDetails/841/143749

[@epauletshark3793]

I need a real one, or at least a fighting knife.

[@jesseritchie9282]

You were a missionary? Dude that is pretty cool history about you! Loved this video brother!

[@timma123j]

Always a pleasure to watch your videos Shad. Thank you.

[@gabrielpottebaum5249]

Love this channel and am excited to see where it goes! Keep up the great work Shad!

[@TheCherryTrader]

Oooo please please please make a how to make one of those wooden long swords that would be so cool

[@cameronmarshall-straw6627]

Hey, I didn't know you were a Victorian too! Awesome! Love the content Shad, keep it up :)

[@professormetal4411]

Welcome to Texas, where you can carry any type of melee weapon without a license openly to the public.

[@proudtitanicdenier4300]

Please tell me you open carry a sharp longsword in Walmarts.

[@professormetal4411]

Proud Titanic Denier I will when I get one, but the first sword on my list is Albions Falchion from their Next Gen line.

[@tarnvedra9952]

Czech Republic is the same, zero legislation regarding melee weapons because who the fuck cares in the age of firearms.

[@steventeklinski9585]

Proud Titanic Denier Well you just go to the sporting goods section and pass by all the rifles and shotguns and ammunition and pick out a nice sharp long sword and go to the check out counter. Nothing to it.

[@jasonmcmillan4373]

Bithor Gaming Texas sounds like heaven on earth to me. Love the completely open laws around sports exhausts on vehicles too.

[@dako0962]

Can't wait for Scholagladiatoria to move in with Shad after the UK ultimately banns butter knives.

[@Kathdath]

Doubtful for a variety of reasons, least of all Matt Eadton has bunch of friends in the Australian HEMA scene he is more likely to stay with

[@Kaiserland111]

Wait, you're LDS Shad? Me too! It's pretty sweet to see fellow members who also like modern and historical weapons!

[@archerashi4290]

Cool vid 😁 this topic is so relevant in the sword collecting community that im surprised it's not talked about more.

[@coconutcoconut-rr2ws]

In Texas it's legal to carry around a sword in public. Texas has a low crime rate.

[@DiscardatRandom]

Chicago has a high crime rate and it has some of the strictest gun laws

[@danieltaylor5542]

I really thought he was gonna be exempt for Highland dancing. Also if you are gonna give each of you kids two swords you're gonna need more swords. :)

[@ThumpertTheFascistCottontail]

...and if you need more swords, you could inherit them from your kids. no license required.

[@TheCrimsonIdol987]

In the USA, weapon collecting varies between state to state. Some states ban balisongs, switchblades, and nunchaku, and a lot don't. In my state, you're free to own whatever weapon you want.

[@burner27]

This video made me super excited! Well done!

[@Egeslean]

Shad, please do make a video on how you crafted your wooded swords. I quite enjoyed the video you did while crafting Kratos' axe.

[@karliikaiser3800]

This epic music... Intro and in the end. Its almost worth to watch the video just for this. But the content in between makes it even better. I love good medieval content... Thanks for all this videos

[@dunderminnet]

This was a pleasure to watch and listen to!

[@adamred5449]

amazing collection shad!

[@MrAlex_Raven]

Ah, collection time. Wonderful to see your rather intense collection of older weaponry.

[@crimsonraen]

Nice, Shad! :) Thanks for the walkthrough of your collection!

You're a nice guy. I hope your channel keeps growing. Didn't' knew anything about the "balance point"

[@someguydavies2313]

8:58 send this to your crush with no context.

[@chriscalvin5083]

Good video Shad

[@ItsPallasAthena]

This was actually a lot of help, thanks! I live in Victoria as well, and was looking into buying my first sword recently, but found out it was just straight up illegal to own them. It really upset me honestly, so I stopped looking into it. I've been into swords ever since I was a kid, and I finally had enough money to look into getting one and was super hyped for it. But knowing there's exemptions is sick as - time to take up fencing again!

[@monadotheoneunovanwarrior4018]

_Helpful for me, since i also happen to live in Victoria._ _Started Swordcraft on the holidays, just to mention as well._

[@jackwasp814]

Great video. Super interesting.

[@jacobcuthbert8294]

You should do a video on the best weapons to fight a steampunk/dwarven robot centurion thingy

[@rjw4149]

🤨

[@jacobcuthbert8294]

I would love to know what weapons would be effective

[@zukasasteam4631]

Too much skyrim, ehhh? ^^

[@proudtitanicdenier4300]

A taser

[@jacobcuthbert8294]

Zukasa [Steam] yep dwemer centurions are amazing

[@francescogulisano2917]

Strange thing to say, I know, but your "farewell" sounded like you really meant it in its literal sense, not just the "goodbye/see you later" sense. It felt really warm in the heart

[@scarecrow2097]

For those who are wondering the sword he forgot to talk about (on his left side) is from the movie Eragorn.

[@thorshammer7883]

Can you do a weapons compared video on the Lightsaber from Star Wars EU vs The Halo Energy Sword?

[@aslakjacobsen1517]

Yo Shad, huge fan from norway, love the way you pronounce Sverd. As a decendant from vikings

[@proudtitanicdenier4300]

Viking was an occupation.

[@DiscardatRandom]

Ok and?

[@aslakjacobsen1517]

@@proudtitanicdenier4300 mainly done by scandinavians. And im norwegian....so

[@alexhuk7353]

SHAD, my light sabers will make a fine edition to your collection. Thanks for giving us the video we have been waiting for :)

[@notdotarden]

9:35 Do you remember where you bought that Katana? I have one just like it that I got at the Samurai Museum in Shinjuku, Tokyo.

[@enderheroes877]

Your 1st weapon has a tetanus special attack

[@davidweikle9921]

+5 poison damage

[@rjw4149]

Very interesting.

[@nealsterling8151]

Wow nice collection already! I really like the three arming swords, i can't remember i have seen them before. BUT i really really LOVE the wooden swords! (I actually started to create some for myself. Not for training or practice, because that would be really difficult for me, but just for the fun of making them.) Could you make a video someday, about how you made them, or about wooden sword making in general?

[@SculptyWorks]

Do they make the distinction between 'wallhangers' and proper functional swords, or are the laws for anything metal that looks like a sword regardless of functionality?

[@Acratophorus]

Did you made your wooden sword's pommel unscrewable so you can end your ennemies rightly ? Keep doing awesome videos. But work on your french pronouciation ! It's really important ! ;)

[@MonkeyJedi99]

The only important French thing is the fries. 'Murica! - lol

[@Eire-oz2gn]

@@MonkeyJedi99 “French fries” are Belgian

[@MonkeyJedi99]

@@Eire-oz2gn And Belgium people speak French, non? Ergo, French enough! 'Murica! - Yeah, I'm glad I'm not that much of a knuckle dragger for real.

[@Eire-oz2gn]

@@MonkeyJedi99 they’re not called French fries because Belgians speak French lmao

[@MonkeyJedi99]

@@Eire-oz2gn I know. I was having a funny.

[@manrock1924]

Lol if you ask a parent to buy you a sword there then they give it to you wouldn’t it be legal xD as a heirloom

[@MonkeyJedi99]

Inherit seems to be the key word. That would mean the article is part of an estate of a deceased person who bequeaths it/them to you for after they are dead.

[@JohanFaerie]

I have a wall hanger replica of Frostmorne from WoW. Stainless steel, blunt as a brick, and heavy. Despite how blunt it is, the weight alone would do some damage if swung around. But the cross-guard looks just gorgeous.

[@lordhades8025]

Could you do a video going through all your weapons? Including swords, axes, heavy blunts, and shields?

[@navblood8389]

SWORDS!!!

[@ethro4150]

I like how one of the reasons to own a sword is cuz your in the navy 2:20. Australia's navy uses swords?

[@KurNorock]

Ethro many Navys use swords ceremonially.

[@cameronmarshall-straw6627]

The Australian Army uses ceremonial swords as well

[@Kobolds_in_a_trenchcoat]

I like the mental image of a modern navy using boarding parties

[@eldorados_lost_searcher]

rattregoondoof Beat me to it. But seriously, if any naval officer tells you that they have never fantasized about giving the command, "Prepare to board!" don't trust them, because they're lying.

[@pickeljarsforhillary102]

I see cutlass carrying kangaroos boarding a ship.

[@britannia2129]

I’ve got my Great-great-grandfathers cavalry sword- It has a wonderful basket hilt and it felt pretty amazing when my granny gave it to me

[@Thescott16]

When did Swords of Might start shipping to Aus?? I checked them out a long while ago and at the time they didn't ship to Australia... I had to go to either Kult of Athena or there was 2 others that I didn't end up using (and can't remember the names of)...

[@DougsDiggers]

there is no such thing as common sense when it comes to stripping individuals of freedom to own whatever they want.

[@DiscardatRandom]

For once I’ll agree with an anime profile pic

[@Kashanta]

Hehe, I have the same exact Excalibur you do! It's hanging on my wall right now. :D

[@kurtsegers3141]

The one with the knife in the scabbard I own as well, a nice little wall hanger which I bought at a flea market. I am quite surprised to see the same one on your wall. Regards from the land of the 'goedendag', aka the other side of the world.

[@bengosling4606]

My Uncle was in the army in the 60-80s and weather lawfully or not brought a Katana back from asia and Had it in a display case. Was very cool to 14yr old me. I live NSW and years ago tried to buy a decomissioned film replica gun from the franklin mint and was not allowed for some reason. Grew up with pocket knives though. 🙂

[@anonymousguy3043]

Hot damn, that's interesting

[@TheOwenMajor]

Oi m8, U GOT A LICENCE FOR THAT SWORD! The sad fact is that you actually need a licence....

[@Kathdath]

Not really, more like 'do you have your membership card' for a group/organistation that explains why your have weapons in public place (and only in a single state).

[@martinhanke1670]

I remember my first sword, talked my mom into buying it for me as a birthday present, when I was 16 or maybe 17, it looked really cool, but was crap, designed as wall hanger, but I didn't know crap when I saw it. Loved it. Then stuck to knives, being cheaper, and I don't like non functioning weapons. But a few years later I got a few decent swords and other more unique weapons. Swords and knives are beautiful. Keep enjoying them. Thanks for sharing.

[@randzopyr1038]

As an American, specifically a Floridian, I'm always amazed at the weapon regulations in other countries. We can open carry swords/knives/etc, keep mace/pepper spray and stun guns without any type of license, and everything else can be carried under a conceal/carry license which only requires a short class and a small fee. And yet, way more people die from overdosing on prescribed medicine than weapons in my state.

[@kyleglenn2434]

Somebody else may have said this before, what sort of democratic republic doesn't trust it's citizens with swords and guns?. One that regards them as subjects!! Good luck and God Bless you.

[@burner27]

Kyle Glenn but they haven't had a mass shooting in nearly 30 years. So...

[@Hudson316]

Australia's not a democratic republic, it's a constitutional monarchy. So, y'know, there's that.

[@faultier1158]

Pretty much every democracy except the USA has a similar weapon ownership/usage regulation. In Germany, you don't need a license to own swords (only for guns and some types of modern military knifes). But you're not allowed to bring a sharp sword to a festival unless you need it for some kind of performance. And even then: if the police thinks that your weapon poses a threat (in the meaning of accidents) against other people there, they can force you to bring it home (or something similar).

[@budahbaba7856]

Not every instance of gun restriction/confiscation has ended in genocide, but every genocide has begun with weapon confiscation/restriction.

[@Jaster832]

@@burner27 Fact Check reveals... en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_massacres_in_Australia other fact check... yeah, Australia is not a Constitutional Representative Republic like the United States, and is in fact still ruled by the British Monarchy. Don't ask me how this makes any sense, they say it's largely ceremonial buuuuuut not really. Royal authority was last exercised in 1975 (by her appointed "ceremonial" representative) and the legally elected Prime Minister was dismissed and the leader of his political opposition was put in his place where he served for eight years. As an American I can honestly say the whole thing with revealing how actually involved with that Elizabeth II was... just that whole thing is pretty nuts to me, but hey, if that's how y'all want it... Just as a country founded by former British subjects the idea of still being one, however ceremonial or not, it would give me the heebeejeebees.

[@seldumonde]

Things like this make me glad to live in the US where we the government lets us own sharp blades without licenses.

[@canyunhicks1587]

Brian Lehman the gov doesn't let us do shit it's not up to them what we can or can't own

[@GaborSzabo747]

But why do you need a sharp blade in your everyday life? (except knives in your kitchen, obviously)

[@canyunhicks1587]

Gabor Szabo because i want to

[@God_gundam36]

@@canyunhicks1587 That's probably why wepons are regulated

[@canyunhicks1587]

@@God_gundam36 because i want to? That's why they should be regulated? Sorry but my rights don't end where your feelings start.

[@bigbadseed7665]

On that rapier you showed, I was confused by the design of the hilt. Isn't the cross hilt usually above the basket hilt?

[@RubensBudgetCreations]

Nice. My wife also bought me the same sword, which you called excalibur, when she went to Malta on vacation. We weren't married yet but I was practicing HEMA for 3 years at that time. It was a long time ago, even before the nylon wasters, but I stil have it.

[@alicebrown6215]

"Oi m8, u got ur sword ownin license?" Meanwhile, in the US, any 18 year old can buy any cheapo mall katana that they can afford, no "need" required.

[@orkokts]

*loicense

[@Hudson316]

Here in South Australia you can pick up a sword at most malls (usually in an outdoor/camping store, for some reason) or from the medieval fair, take it home and put it up on the wall or whatever. You just can't go running around chasing people with a live steel blade, and if you're carrying it in public the police are gonna ask why.

[@Hudson316]

look at me i am from Canada yeah, you know, a sharpened blade. A blade that actually works as a weapon as opposed to a training blade.

[@jacobcuthbert8294]

All knifes are not being banned in England, there are still lots of stabbings as there was one an hour from my house, but they have attempted to tighten laws on knife control.

[@znerolz]

leftist and authoritarian logic: Criminals are hurting people with weapons?! Let's take away the weapons from the law abiding citizens, so that they can not defend themselves from weapon wielding criminals (who's weapons are most likely from the black market anyways, so banning them would not help at all)! -_- PS. Why should we trust any government with a monopoly on weapons and thus also with a monopoly on violence?! What can a disarmed people do against a tyrannical/genocidal/authoritarian government? What does any government fear the most and what keeps said governments from turning into tyrannical/genocidal/authoritarian dictatorships? An armed citizenship, who can not be coerced and thus can hold the accountable.

[@bghiggy]

You have your steak knife loicense?

[@jacobcuthbert8294]

Bradon Higgins I would but the vegans would be on my and that's another issue

[@pwnorbepwned]

TechnocraticDreadnought Let’s be real, you don’t need a gun, you just want a gun. Any fantasy you invent about Bond villain criminals who always have access to the magic black market gun store is just a bullshit excuse to satisfy your own weakness. The ability to kill without effort doesn’t make you strong, and spreading its ease only makes criminals more deadly and the innocent less safe, and your willful ignorance of all those innocents who die as a consequence of your destructive desires is what marks you as the true evil that needs to be uprooted. So yes, let’s eliminate the guns that “empower” both you and criminals so we can be rid of both evils at once.

[@jacobcuthbert8294]

pwnorbepwned no one's mentioned guns

[@alexlockstein8949]

hi shad, love your videos, where did you get the sword with the gilt cross guard and pommel?

[@Philbrush]

I have a couple wall hangers. A short katana I got when I was maybe about 10...it was cheap as the sheath was cracked. And LotR Aragorn’s “Anduril” Sword. I also have a fencing foil, which is the best quality sword I own. I would love to get more, but have been hesitant with dealing with the Vic laws (the current ones are exempt). Oh, I also have a few foam replica swords! I remember Jazza borrowing a sword (Aragorn’s ranger sword) off a friend for a video...resulting in him having to purchase the same sword...is that the same friend, and is that the same sword?

[@JuaniValmaggia]

I've owned a sword since I was 15. No reason requested, no permit required. There is little to no legislation here for the so called "white weapons" - these being swords, knives, etc. As long as you don't carry them around or kill anybody, you should be fine. No matter what the neighbors say.

[@chrisleonard2066]

Holy shit are swords really regulated in Australia good god am I glad to be American

[@zukasasteam4631]

Where any thief might break into your house carrying a sword? Hmmmm ... I would reconsider that beeing an advantage

[@chrisleonard2066]

Zukasa [Steam] We got the second amendment for those sword bearing thieves lmao

[@Valsorayu]

Lower Homicide rates though...

[@steventeklinski9585]

Chris Leonard Man you ain't kidding. In Australia there is probably a regulation on how many times you can use the bathroom per day. I would love to visit Australia but I'm so glad to be an American! Being attacked by an unregulated sword owner is the last thing I would worry about.

[@steventeklinski9585]

Osmington 5-18.

[@hitrapperandartistdababy]

Dont know if you still do castle reviews or not but if you do and if you dont mind I would really wanna see a review or either Oxenfurt, Crows perch or Kaer Trolde from the Witcher 3 in the future :-) I really enjoy your castle reviews and I feel I learn so much about it so much that it has inspired me to try and create my own version of a medieval city in one of my games! :)

[@imugi-16]

What about that longsword you used in the jedi videos? and that winged spear in the background? You gotta make a part 2