Thaitsuki S05 $3000 Katana Review

[@kaoskronostyche9939]

The technical aspects of your reviews have improved immensely since I started watching you. Your sound editing is excellent, levels on your voice are great and the quality of your photography is fabulous. It is so gratifying to clearly see the subtle details you point out in your discussion. Methodical and even-handed discussion of the pros and cons. Excellent work and I thank you for it.

[@Matthew_Jensen]

Thank you. I appreciate you calling out the editing. I have been trying to make something things as watchable as I can while balancing the time I have to make content. I learn something new each time.. then forget it, then learn it again.

[@kevinc3751]

How does anyone send a test sample that is not absolutely top notch work? It’s unfortunate because the answer can only be a) this is a sample of their best work, b) very poor quality control (who should be fired or demoted), and/or c) they do not care enough to actually put out their best work knowing Matt’s reviews are honest and quite fair. And any and all of those possibilities lead to the same conclusion of do not buy.

[@notanotherswordreviewchann4901]

It's their best work...

[@LifeWithty36]

For $3000 I think I need a perfect sword or close to it. Nothing should be loose or damage or paint scratched off or none of it. I need a razor sharp sword I look at in my eyes need to be cut.

[@gushlergushler]

Thank you for the review but every time I watch a Thaitsuki review I am staggered how they have the gall to put that price tag on it. For that money there are so many swords that are executed better at a cheaper price.

[@JoeSteel1]

Wonderful job on handling this review on a high priced sword, your commentary is always appreciated, Matt...Im so surprised at how a sword in this $$ category has such poor tsuka maki and such...Much better options at much cheaper production models

[@yotomuramasa]

I wish they were still made in Thailand...

[@droolhd]

Ok, after seeing Shad's review I came here immediately to see what your opinion is as you're more of a reliable reviewer.

[@Pablo668]

Great review. Yeah you can seein reflections of the polish where machines have been used.

[@outlawsamurai47]

I missed these long videos i started whatching you when you made 30-40 minute videos i missed those old days like this one

[@Matthew_Jensen]

I think you are alone there.. But I got you.

[@voterfraud4creepyjoe60]

I think what is happening is the humidity where they are being assembled, swells the wood and silk, when they ship on a shipping container, they may dry up and cause the fittings to loosen up

[@peterjanjanin9883]

I have the Honso Kumiage, and the ito became undone after maybe 30 cuts. Thaitsuki will re wrap it for free, and apparently, their wrapping skills have gotten better. It'll cost $350 CDN to send it back

[@joe_meadmaker]

Absolutely beautiful sword at a glance. But wow! Lot's of things going on there. Great review man! 👍

[@Intrepid_Explorer]

As usual, Thaitsuki seem badly overpriced for what they can deliver. For $3000 I don't find this kind of general fit and finish acceptable.

[@pertinaciousD]

If I had $3000 I’d buy a nihonto.

[@tdshovein]

Another great video Matthew. Love your videos, from a fellow Minnesotian keep up the great reviews

[@KF1]

Also nice cut on the shaving cream can! All that practice on straw is paying off!

[@TheInfinityReaper]

Great review as always Matt, do you by chance know of any, maybe more budget friendly swords with handachi fittings on the tsuka as well as metal koiguchi and kojiri?

[@kristopheralonge2813]

Matt is the only one w/ a permanent channel subscription from me. Other channels I replace over time.

[@Matthew_Jensen]

Thank you sir.

[@IAMBabylonTheGreat]

" ...I'm Matthew Jensen, and this sword cost $3000. I don't know if they want it back but I am going to beat the !#@$ out of it anyway, 'cause that's what I do!" 🤣 Love it!!! Please keep making videos forever!

[@donarcher6130]

That kashira design says to me that this sword is not meant for real use. It offers no reinforcement to the handle.

[@TheRealMrCods]

Good honest review. 👍

[@TrangleC]

What is the point of that move I have seen you do often, where you quickly jerk one hand away from the sword grip to then hit it with the fist? Is that to shake blood off the blade, or something?

[@Matthew_Jensen]

It is a style of putting the sword away. It is done in one kata in US battodo and also a lot in katori. I think it is to shake off the blood but I doubt it would work well. Might shake off water or debris from going in the scabbard though.

[@TrangleC]

@@Matthew_Jensen I see, thanks.

[@mailais3403]

​@@Matthew_JensenSeem like the actual use of the move is to check the integrity of the handle after a fight rather than shaking blood of the blade

[@Matthew_Jensen]

Maybe I am missing which movement he is talking about. There is a movement that involves spinning the sword and striking with a fixt, that one as far as I know is to shake off stuff. There is also a movement that involves checking the kashira, pommel, end bit to see if is still there after the sword is put away.

[@notanotherswordreviewchann4901]

I absolutely love that blade design.

[@DaveSmith-cp5kj]

That sword costs more than my night vision monocular. Wow. The cutting was quite nice compared to other swords I have seen. Although of course that could just be the skill of edge alignment by the operator.

[@michaelrs8010]

I often wonder if these review samples are randomly pulled off the assembly line, so to speak, so people can get an idea what they will be getting with the average product from the company, or if they are more individually and carefully made since they are going out to a reviewer. And if this is what a reviewer gets, with all of its faults, it makes one wonder what kind of quality that average Joe Customer will be receiving for their $3,000.

[@Finnv893]

If the owners are deluded enough to think that they can cover it up forever without fail....pretty sure the engineers thought about faking the moon landings before taking the easy way out.

[@FortuneFavoursTheBold]

Strange. Somehow I am certain that I have watched this last week or so, but it shows you just uploaded it?? I don't know if this is a glitch in the Matrix or I have started to gain foresight or something.😵‍💫

[@Matthew_Jensen]

added some more footage .. This is is the better version.. same voice/conclusion but more cutting footage.

[@FortuneFavoursTheBold]

@@Matthew_Jensen Thanks for the explanation! Enjoyed re-watching it!

[@GrandmasterHobbyist]

i assume you liked the shadowdancer hira zukuri much better than this? and it seemed to have performed better also?

[@Matthew_Jensen]

They are very different swords but the short answer is yes. The ShadowDancer Hira was light and fun to move around. It was more for a person practicing JSA looking for something fast and durable. The S05 is a collector blade or for a person looking for something unique and more traditionally made.

[@Han-rw9ev]

I actually like the scabbard better than the sword..I do like the type of blade, though.

[@Borg746]

And how good are handgrips and fittings of Nihontos?

[@Matthew_Jensen]

generally quite good depending on age and use. A freshly wrapped nihonto would likely not have a grip this shape or tightness.

[@UserNamechannel]

Aesthetically, that red and silver is gorgeous. Cool blade shape as well. However, the skinny hamon toward the tip kills the whole look for me.

[@KissakiShinobi]

Can I ask what type of Lacquere you are using to spray the tsuka? Is it a 2k one, a regular 1k for acrylic paint or anything like that? An answer would be much appreciated, I would certainly give it a try...

[@Matthew_Jensen]

I don't honestly know.. It was gloss lacquer from a spray can.

[@KissakiShinobi]

@@Matthew_Jensen Thanks! I will need to give it a try...

[@AdoreYouInAshXI]

1:20 is that your house in the background man? If so that's a beautiful place. Love the snow too. What do you do for a living?! I need a new job, lol...

[@Matthew_Jensen]

Nope, just a house in the background. I do supply chain stuff.

[@AdoreYouInAshXI]

@@Matthew_Jensen Ah ok. Thanks for the response, and thanks for all you do for the sword community with your videos. They're filled with valuable information, and your sound, editing and filming is top notch.

[@jeffreykoski2746]

Sword friends, you might want to check out Shadiversitys, CHEAP vs. EXPENSIVE katana, Which one is better? $300.00 vs. $1000.00. This vid just dropped a day ago.

[@outlawsamurai47]

Ow so this is the updated version ok i like

[@superdroideka]

What’s the point of spending effort in such lamination and then doing a poor job in the polishing? That aside, I would like to see a review of one of their Maru swords.

[@Matthew_Jensen]

That would be fun to do.

[@tommybrowne8759]

this is hands down a $300.00 sword not $3000.00 nothing about this sword is highend other than silver fittings, best katana you mentioned is Motohara by far citadel use a 1060 equivilent mono-steel nothing special.the blade on this Katana is a absolute mess.

[@8thsinner]

Appreciate the review, before this video my head was aiming at motohara, after watching it's still motohara. Ideally a motohara bare blade with saya that I can spend the money on over time for custom fittings. Theres just too many things on this that are beyond acceptable. Especially that itomaki, I can nearly do better than that and I am just an enthusiast builder.

[@Matthew_Jensen]

I hope they make a few changes. If there were a nice traditionally made blade, interesting geometries, and fittings with silver and such, then I think it could really be something.

[@8thsinner]

@@Matthew_Jensen I agree, they do have some interesting ideas, it just seems they are pushing out of their comfort zone or best zone by trying to do too much running before they learned to walk, or tolerating too many issues. Its like, at that level you should have entirely new and higher quality controls in place, but they only have one lower grade QC that they use for everything. Like that silver, it's a lovely piece, in theory, but they didn't go back to the manufacturer and say, hold on a minute, theres too much air in here, we need new ones because these are unacceptable.

[@ambulocetusnatans]

Since silver is a soft metal, it is fine for Habaki or Koiguchi, but inappropriate for fuchi/kashira and the rest of the fittings. it looks nice, but it's not practical. I think this brand is for non-martial artists who want a very nice wall hanger.

[@stefthorman8548]

lmao, what do you think martial artists do? strike wood and metal? no, that's called sword abuse, in real context this is an functional sword.

[@KF1]

Nice sword, tho for 3K that fat handle is a huge turnoff (not that I would ever spend that much on a sword, would be just as unacceptable on a $300 sword imo) Great camerawork and talkytalk.

[@MrCarlbrooks]

This sword looks like someone who cared started to make it and someone who didn't finished the job.

[@KF1]

welcome to the sword market, that's exactly how it goes.

[@mysteryman3666]

I'm Thai and would very much like to support a home-grown business since it would be hard to order in quality swords without getting taxed to shit, but MAN. All of the reviews sound the same with the same negative points. Finally saw one in person and was not impressed. Why can't Thaisuki just make a decent sword?

[@Matthew_Jensen]

In fairness, I can't do it either. I hope they find a way to address some of the critiques. The sword could be something unique and special among its peers.

[@chrismsmalley2626]

You know that S-05 is that swords inventory number, as in Style #05 to #21 etc. And the pronunciation is more like " Tat-skee... thats all.

[@Kratos_God_of_50_BMG]

I’ll never be able to understand why forges/manufacturers don’t send you blades that they’ve QC’d the hell out of before even sending it to you?!

[@watchreport]

In the review world you would think this would be the case; but it’s actually a rarity. It does show one thing though, if that’s how some of them are and what people will be buying, it just shows overall lack of care and QC for the product.

[@Kratos_God_of_50_BMG]

@@watchreport 100% agree, and if they can’t at least fake good QC then they’re the ones that ultimately lose out. But like you said, that’s on them!

[@williamnantz5604]

I look forward to an occasional 'drunk review' like you have done years ago😆

[@sinisterswordsman25]

A perfect example of more $ doesn't always = better quality. 3000$ is alot of money! If its more expensive than an Albion museum line, a bugei or a VA vision... I mean 🤷‍♂️ it better be pretty sweet right? Its like you said it's not trash or anything but 3000$ seems pretty steep.

[@TONEDEAFSOUND]

man 3k! ?

[@zalop.]

hey man i have a question do you live in norway?

[@Matthew_Jensen]

I do not. Sometimes it seems I live at the north pole but I do not.

[@zalop.]

@@Matthew_Jensen oh I thought you lived in Norway bc of the name and in one of your videos you were cutting milk and the packaging looked like Norwegian packaging

[@ducontra666999]

nice kissaki

[@elionzo]

Thanks for not breaking the blade ❤ ⚔️

[@I-am-a-Kiwi]

hey could you maybe do testing of a minikatana katana i heard they are quite good

[@JoeSteel1]

Think about the poor fool that invested 3k on this sword and get this in return...great job Matt

[@joske2838]

3000 USD = 4,495.70 AUD!.. for that much i'd rather buy a $1000+ z-sey & throw a handful of cheaper ones in the cart like the beautiful Hauwei you got for $800+ (if I remember correctly) in fact if you offered me that Hauwei and this sword to choose to keep without seeing price tags I'd most likely pick the hauwei hands down😅🤦‍♂

[@JoeSteel1]

@joske2838 Was thinking same deal buddy.

[@myfavouriteronin9229]

Next time you want a sword polished or a hadori replaced on a hamon i’ll do it for free as long as you pay shipping I have tons of befores and afters of others You just have to give me a shout out and make a video on if you are satisfied I’m not hard to find Cheers

[@Matthew_Jensen]

Thank you for the offer.

[@jeffreykoski2746]

Actually some of us want to see what is at the centernof the tootsie pop on some of thesenhigh end swords. Why, you ask? We have nothing to compare the cheaper swords to that have met the croquet stick of doom... ...that is why! I was very happy when you did a destruction test on a Zombie Tools blade. Why, because I am interested in possibly owning one and it was good to see how it held up. We all see the cheaper blades and what happens too them during abuse testing. I am sure that I am not the only one who would like to see an Albion blade put to task! I think Albion is a good mas produced blade that many of us who wouldnlike to have and could have if we pinched a penny here and there... ...so yeah, I woulf like to see if an Albion is worth the extra coin when abused the same as the cheaper blades. When I was a young man I found myself out here in Southern California and I found a knifemaker by the name of Phil Harstfield. This was back in 1986 or 1987. He made blade from A2 tool cutting steel. Back then his katana was selling for $4,000.00. I wanted one so bad but could never afford it. Now all these years later I wonder how one of his katanas would fair in your abusive testing. Was my want for that blade ever even worth it! Do an Albion abuse test!

[@Matthew_Jensen]

I would be happy to push an Albion to failure but I would rather avoid doing it to one of mine. Not that I have not broken my own blades but it is usually rare and accidental. The blades I push to failure are generally samples or sent to me from fellow sword friends that want to see them broken. That was the case for the ZT blade. You make a good argument though. Maybe I will smack it and push it to failure someday (provided I get to hang onto it)

[@Finnv893]

I agree. Car crash tests are very publicized yet we don't see any modern equivalents for blades, and they are designed for repeated impacts unlike cars; both have the chance to seriously harm the user if they buckle unpredictably.

[@xXjOmAmMaXx]

For a $3,000 sword, that Nakago is disgusting

[@lechatdeluna8472]

Wow. Been thinking about purchasing one in that price range. Very disappointing.

[@W.Phuong]

If you have the $$$$. Why not "Made In Japan"?

[@mikemckague9506]

Katanas in this price range are still good enough they would work in a zombie apocalypse

[@ТимурБатршин-ъ5б]

Лайк за честность !

[@lucanic4328]

Such a shame for the fitting. Nonetheless I am very fond of the blade shape.

[@grahamwarford5452]

For that money the tang is a disgrace. And loose wrapping!

[@myfavouriteronin9229]

It looks alright There’s no way in hell I would pay that much for that red katana I could have done a better polish than that. I would have cleaned up the tool marks too. That Tanto you shown quickly looks very nice. I just sold a traditionally made in Japan katana with a very nice hada ,hamon and temper line for less than 1k. It was made for tameshigiri. Way way more beautiful than that basic katana selling for so much. Unreal

[@ElVacioThevoid]

I'll be less diplomatic Matt. This sword is a piece of sh#t....... melt down the silver and buy a better sword for review :)

[@JoeSteel1]

I applaud 👏 your bluntness 😅

[@TexasJuggernaut]

This guy swings like he's never swung a baseball bat or he's scared 😂 uncoordinated lol

[@Matthew_Jensen]

Do you swing a sword like a bat? I’m not the best swordsmen admittedly, but making some effort at a controlled swing.

[@jaytpmc]

Wow for $3000 this sword is 🗑️

[@ooQ-pi3es]

傻逼，花大錢買這種爛刀，跟本不值3000美金，賣 500美金就該偷笑了，盤子中的盤子

[@beepboop204]

[@KF1]

Nightbot is on to you