The Sword of Uesugi Kenshin (Yomikuni Katana Review)

[@Tomatonator]

It's nice to see Skall in his element, being able to swing dangerous things willy-nilly and to his heart's content

[@TOAOM123]

As long as he doesnt swing them near his nilly willy

[@trodat07]

"End your enemies with a direct attack to the groin" - Master Ken

[@MkZuO12345]

"ALWAYS restomp the groin"

[@rayakuma2918]

I know this quote but I dont like it :)

[@eugeliceistruecanon1678]

Skal lose because katanas has no pommel)

[@gerpir]

​@@rayakuma2918 ​ ... and, restomp the groin!

[@ourkeving]

I was thought, "well that was a low blow "

[@RyzawaCh]

No man has killed himself as many times as Skall!

[@l.o.b.2433]

What's with Subaru?

[@poilboiler]

Most people only manage it once.

[@brokenlordofcinder2519]

What about emiya?

[@mateuszabramek7015]

"- Did you die? - Unfortunately yes..., but I survived!"

[@elzar5987]

Does Sean bean count?

[@elzar5987]

This sword is so powerful it hurts the user Could this be the chaos blade?

[@robinthrush9672]

Muramasa confirmed.

[@langinseleistee4928]

Well then i would prefer a washing pole review

[@reginleif586]

Perhaps it is the black blade of elric of melnibonen

[@chimpus__1542]

Lost Sinners Greatsword?

[@andryuu_2000]

@@chimpus__1542 that scales with sin

[@junichiroyamashita]

I appreciate Kenshin,mostly for a saying passed down from him: "When under hardship,one musn't underperform or do the same as usual,but instead strive even more,as they say, when the water rises,the boat do the same"

[@dannyeckerd9324]

I'm a submarine

[@MrCjlauer49338]

If Uesugi saw the soul of the sword in his dreams, Skall must have a sword harem at this point.

[@luckyshot2252]

I'd watch that

[@jaysan2674]

Top comment

[@zachariasprice3762]

If an anime production officer sees this it will be nothing but a matter of time

[@gwyn4011]

@@zachariasprice3762 there is already a novel with a harem of swords that can turn to a beautiful girls

[@MrCjlauer49338]

@@gwyn4011 I need a name please

[@exalted1787]

"I wanted to shorten my sword. But a princess came to me in my dreams and begged me not to." My 12 year old mind: *Snickers* My adult mind: *Snickers*

[@Gatitasecsii]

Seems like a good plot for a doujin

[@Aron-ru5zk]

EXALTed well her mom was a *size queen* so what did you expect?

[@yoursexualizedgrandparents6929]

That God she was 1100+ years old.

[@velazquezarmouries]

If touken ranbu told me anything is that that "princess” is a dude

[@pvblivscornelivsscipio]

Uesugi was a bachelor until his death so he probably had some weird wet dream that night.

[@zenhydra]

Uesugi Kenshin, who was apocryphally assassinated while taking a shit, and some accounts suggest he was stabbed up from down inside the privy. Good times.

[@mirror857]

Tywin Lannister agrees

[@mobeenkhan824]

Zen Hydra There was a European king who was assassinated like that, apparently his murderer hid in the toilet.

[@MrGameAMV]

Do yu have an explicit Source for that, because all i could find was that he died of esophagal Cancer (Turnbull, Stephen (2012). Samurai Commanders (1): 940-1576.)

[@kyomademon453]

@@MrGameAMV nobody really knows if true or not, the myth says a ninja stabbed him with a yari right up the butt

[@MrGameAMV]

@@kyomademon453 yeah but where did you get the myth ?

[@Mercy4Hire]

The best part of Japanese swords is the fact that, the blade speaks to you, when you undsheath your sword depending on the speed, it'll make a light *crack* as if to tell you that its ready, or if its with haste, the crack is much louder as if shouting a battle cry, every strike is accompanied by the breath of the sword in synch with your own, and in the end when the battle is done and you return it to rest it makes a small tap on the sheath as a goodbye until your next conversation

[@Radvaldur]

This is a KZbin comment for the almighty algorithm. it contains words like, terrific, outstanding, incredible and brilliant to satiate its hunger for engagement.

[@onelastdraw6064]

I'm a katana fan but the principe really is something else.

[@xCelticSamura1x]

Skall, I love how you seem to be warming up to katana bit by bit. The more good quality ones you get the more you will appreciate the artistic beauty of them. Love your work, keep it up brother

[@Skallagrim]

They can be nice, for sure. I doubt I'll ever get over the handle wrap though. It just feels awkward to me.

[@Sambulemme]

@@Skallagrim If i remember correctly there are some companies who allow customers to decide the positioning of the menuki (not sure if its possible to not have them under the tsukamaki). I too wonder from time to time how different my iaito (unsharpened katana) would feel if the menuki were in the opposite side, or even completely removed. I'm sure that even if katana and other japanese swords are not exactly your type, you sure understand how important and valuable they are to japanese people (I'm half Japanese) and the world.

[@Sambulemme]

@Red Eagle "Well, You Know, That's Just, Like, Your Opinion......Man" The Dude

[@jackl2257]

Skallagrim do you prefer Chinese/Filipino swords better

[@Skallagrim]

@@Sambulemme Yes, they have a lot of cultural significance for sure.

[@erichusayn]

All right! A katana review by skallagrim. Devil must be pretty cold down there today....

[@erichusayn]

Actually looks like a decent katana. Would love to get my hands on one. You glossed over quite a few details that a katana guy would want to know. For $500, there are certain things you need to know....

[@noelebbert9322]

@@erichusayn no it doesn't come with a bottle of lubiderm... there answered your questions katana man.

[@fransthefox9682]

@@noelebbert9322 Bruh

[@Rico-oz4ct]

@@fransthefox9682 why are you looking at katana videos? shouldn't you be looking at drill reviews?

[@erichusayn]

@@noelebbert9322 hahaha.

[@humanbass]

So the princess wanted the sword long, no short shit for her, makes sense.

[@zreiser]

Freud would have had a field day with that dream.

[@SBVCP]

Once you stabbed the hearth, no one cares how much blade you have left at the end of it

[@facenoise465]

@@zreiser P H A L L U S

[@Aron-ru5zk]

Vitor Roma *we all know what kind of queen she wanted to be*

[@thatchannel195]

@Zoomer Waffen thats kinda racist bro

[@The_Gallowglass]

Uesugi Kenshin was basically a Japanese Paladin. He's pretty rad.

[@BarokaiRein]

First EA publishes a good singleplayer star wars game with no loot boxes and then Skallagrim says "I'm super excited to review this katana here". What timeline is this? Yeah I realize it was for an intro but I was pretty shocked in the moment.

[@albbb96]

Wait, EA published singleplayer Star Wars game? Man, say the title, please!

[@nomad5083]

aleksds1 star wars

[@darkdonald]

@@albbb96 Star Wars Jedi: fallen order

[@satanamogila9251]

Good. Yeah, right

[@vashntnt7958]

@B4 freedomfighter No, it's empire-era, and it's big fun. Plays a lot like Dark Souls in my opinion

[@MaaZeus]

Next time you buy a katana try to find one that has a "battlewrap" or katatemaki. There the menuki is in the center of the grip, between your hands. It does not dig into your palms that badly and frankly it looks really nice.

[@MaaZeus]

Also I thought the tsubaless katana was a myth! But the real historical thing really does exist! My googlefu failed me...

[@michael3088]

there are a fair few examples and there are Tsuba which aren't even guards at all because they don't offer any protection, though generally they're mounted on shorter swords because they're a bit more comfortable to wear closer to the waist but at the same time, fittings on Japanese swords can be changed out very easily depending on the owner's taste, and may not be original to the blades they are currently on as they're often bot made in matching sets or as one offs.

[@yourmaid4982]

okay "Uesugi Kenshin" in the title just baited me immediatly, I was even opening YT for only one purpose and I forgot it

[@zoushaomenohu]

Me too. I really need to get around to playing a Uesugi campaign in Total War: Shogun 2!

[@dolphinboi-playmonsterranc9668]

I thought that a Skall being excited to review a katana was weird, then he said "Best sword ever made"

[@rustyfolk9128]

So Skal basically killed countless Alonne Knights from Dark Souls 2 to get one of those katana?

[@Nik-lr9vi]

I hated these guys, on pc they are super fast and I died so often until the knights despawned

[@Schniels65]

@@Nik-lr9vi Great Sword +10 one shots them.

[@Zanemob]

I farmed for one and finally I picked one up. Then the greatbow right after! Then I went into my inventory and they weren't there... I quit for a week lol. Btw I've never rage quit a game lol...

I never understood the design of them, heavy plate armor and fully enclosed helmets but weeaboo black steel katanas

[@Azrael88demon]

@ It;s basically european styled knights adopting Japanese style swordsmanship. Sir Alonne came from the east and he became the iron kings's favorite knight. Basicly the iron king became a weebo. On a interesting note Sir Alonne is the only boss/character in the DS franchise that you fight in his prime. Not undead, not corrupted, not and illusion not deformed or old and weakened, but the dude at his absolute mortal peak.

[@experimentalpunksurfer]

Wow!! You have a beautiful and powerful sword. The shape of the sword is a very famous model in Kenshin Uesugi's katana collection. The name of the sword is called "Himetsuru Ichimonji（姫鶴一文字）" in Japan. The meaning of the name is a sword named "Princess crane".

[@Gacho39]

Holy crap skall is reviewing a katana, it's a christmas miracle

[@countberanz4353]

Agreed, and your picture is appropriate for your reaction 😆

[@FairlyUnknown]

He's done other ones before

[@jamestipsfedora]

He was my favorite girl in Sengoku Rance.

[@GrandAnodyne]

A fellow man of culture right here

[@manusiabumi7673]

He's my favorite boss in Kessen 3 alongside Takeda Shingen

[@beto3e10]

I just love this freaking channel. This kind of content makes me really fulfilled

[@KaiserAfini]

*Uesugi Kenshin:* Washi no subete no chikara o misettemiyo ! *Samurai Skall:* Omae wa mou pommeru ! *Uesugi Kenshin:* NANI !? It was on that day that the head of the Uesugi clan was ended rightly

[@Preuen-zs1fz]

Fear the Pommel

[@ToryuMau]

... This. This is what perfection looks like. >):'^]

[@kevincrady2831]

And of course, when Samurai Skall shouts "Omae wa mou pommeru !" it takes at least 20 seconds of supernova-explosion-and-lightning power-ups before the danger-pommel is ready to throw, but in true form Uesugi Kenshin does not even consider just doing a quick fancy attack-ending stab. :)

[@Rex-golf_player810]

@Zoomer Waffen he speaks pommel rice language

[@TwilightRonin]

Just happened across your video and I gotta say, this is undoubtedly one of the most beautiful swords I’ve ever seen. Made a purchase as soon the video was over.

[@AlexanderKirkpatrick]

That opening was just as funny as the episode where Skallagrim was showing the benefits of scale armor using his wife as the model. I love your channel dude, not only are you funny (intentional or not) but your a fun guy to learn about swords and armor from.

[@Vahnuyasha]

Skall it's nice to see you trying out new swords. As a martial arts swordsman, who practiced and mixed both European and Asian martial arts this warms my heart. Keep up the good work.

[@ngh9025]

I can get why Skall doesnt like katanas, they dont have a pommel to end them rightly!

[@Pilzkun]

The poor thing doesn't even have a guard!

[@abfahrtabfahrt3884]

yes but you can sharp the tsuba and throw it like a throwing star to end him rightly!

[@ngh9025]

@ i dont have one

[@marocat4749]

But he likes polearms and spears :(

[@VIITHRONE]

Always an awesome video Skall!! For a katana.... I like that sword a lot! Something I will always appreciate is a well made sword overall. That one seems to be just that. You convinced me to purchase this, because I want to try it out myself. Thank you as always.... and don’t forget to put your ads my friend...the true family will help support you through thick and thin ✊

[@omariscovoador7486]

"Another blade, to open boxes, and get a new sword" *anger weeb noises*

[@bruderk4257]

My quote of this video.

[@neveridle]

I came for this comment

[@Tiki-vi8pk]

@@neveridle *Came to this comment *moan*

[@neveridle]

@@Tiki-vi8pk ew

[@nicolascunhachastanet886]

Aleatório indeed

[@christopher7398]

Really cool sword, wasn’t expecting the low price either. Thanks for the review Skall, keep up the good work.

[@2DaysOld]

0:17 This dude has surpassed the normal human being by slaying his inner Weeb...

[@rorydonaldson2794]

Missed these old school reviews. keep em comin Skall

[@elgostine]

i had no idea that aikuchi mounted katana were a real thing historically, i figured it was swordmakers today mixing things up

[@junichiroyamashita]

My same opinion

[@elgostine]

@@ZarlanTheGreen you misunderstand i am saying that i had no idea that there were guardless/ aikuchi, (whatever is more correct), swords and other blades larger than than the tanto, existed as an actual historical item, i presumed they were a fictional design for sword length blades.

[@elgostine]

@@ZarlanTheGreen so you're saying it had a guard, and it was removed at some point after it was used and lost to time.

[@ryans6309]

I started training with my Katanas because of the gym closures and wanting to work with something weighted again. My katana without Tsuba I immediately could tell was extremely aerodynamic and very well balanced. I’ve been hunting on this topic and when I feel my katanas with tsubas there’s too much weight at the top side of the sword for it to be evenly balanced between both hands. Uesugi Kenshin believed that a warrior with true skill wouldn’t need the Tsuba. On top of the Katana being far more aerodynamic without one, I can’t imagine where your first line of strategy would ever be to use your Tsuba to beat an opponent. It surely has happened before but it was most likely either due to luck or a sheer amount of over skill than the opponent. The point and effectiveness of any weapon should be abusing its range over your opponent.

[@genustinca5565]

@@ZarlanTheGreen Here's some info, with pictures of the original mountings. Seems to me it indeed did not have a tsuba (since both of the two mountings that have survived did not have one). japaneseswordlegends.wordpress.com/2015/10/01/thou-shalt-not-shorten-me/

[@KB-py6jd]

Now that was a great review. I about flipped when you sunk it in that stump. Sold me right there. Always wondered what my Hanwei Katanas would do under that kind of pressure.

[@Llortor]

If I had to guess, it seems to be a sword intended to be wielded while wearing gloves so that you can grip as tight as possible on the exaggeratedly rough handle wrapping

[@trappenweisseguy27]

It’s a $300 fakekatana, so it’s going to be nothing like the real thing.

[@Bamblez]

@@trappenweisseguy27 lol

[@MrEdium]

🤯THAT'S AN ABSOLUTELY GORGEOUS SWORD🤯

[@david_aug_1017]

The sword looks great, but the Squeaky-Squeaky of the handle would drive me INSANE!

[@Mabari1Hound]

You would have to get the silk wrapped variety then. And probably would need to do it yourself, since almost all katanas come with leather wrapping...

[@joshstanton267]

You sound like your ears need to get a job and get deaf like the rest of the population of this planet 😝

[@ZorroLocoStudios]

Always a pleasure to see you review Eastern swords!

[@willd6570]

best intro. You had me going for a second.

[@ApexPredatorWithSungGlasses]

Confused and amazed at the same time. Normally you'd only see Japanese sword thingies from Met. But to see Skall reviewing a Japanese sword thing, and providing objective review on it, it's just amazing.

[@RIPtide2323]

"Not gonna lie, they had us in the first half"

[@MrBiggins9999]

I've always loved that outro. Calm and fitting.

[@johnmorgan1629]

Straight from Demo Ranch vid, to Skall doing a sword, Friday is looking up.

[@Ranstone]

It seems we're inadvertently following each-other's footsteps. XD I bet a pommel would have opened that cash register right up.

[@johnmorgan1629]

@Daniel Stefanov I second that. Could you imagine the intro, 'New from Skiff knives...'

[@johnmorgan1629]

@@Ranstone The pommel would also end it rightly.

[@Kos4Evr]

It's good to see you do a katana review and not spend the entire video complaining that it's a katana. Honestly the guard of a sword is there just in case you need it, but if you don't need it then it's just extra weight. However I can understand wanting it there anyway. The grip sounds uncomfortable but it seems to do it's job. All in all I'm happy with the review and the genuine critiques. I'd like to have one of these myself.

[@DraculaCronqvist]

Glad to see that Skallagrim learns to like Katana, because they are, no doubt, good swords. I can get why someone would be put off because of the exaggerations, but it's a shame if that's a reason to ignore the beauty of a well-made Katana.

[@BemusedOwl]

I love the look of katanas with no guard they look so slick

[@lordjor96]

Skall 5 ago: NOOOO I HATE KATANAS I WILL NEVER USE ONE! Skall now: lol Weeb Sword does whush whush its so cool

[@jhilal2385]

The style without a tsuba (guard) was used before the Edo Period on some swords for concealability. The saya/scabbard is strapped vertically to the left side of the body with a sash under the kimono. If the wielder needs the sword, he feigns being chilly and pulls his right arm into his kimono, the draws the sword vertically through the front opening in the kimono so that the right sleeve falls off his shoulder. This can be seen in some older B&W samurai movies.

[@petrchodil4140]

"Parry this you casul" - evil Skall

[@brandonriggle3860]

That natural hamon is beautiful

[@lostmarimo]

I have 2 katanas in the 200 dollars range and i also thought the handle was weird at first but after some usage it doesn't bother me anymore even if i put down the sword for a long time and pick it up again. strangely enough i actually prefer it to my Hema practice feder swords handle that is just a normal european wrap or whatever

[@TOAOM123]

I appreciate you adding the measurements people who've landed on the moon use 👍

[@lorgarbeareroftheword5836]

Katana really are the best swords in the world.

[@lorgarbeareroftheword5836]

@Zoomer Waffen Lorgay? You really think thats an insult to a Primarch who's worship uncludes Slaanesh? What are you, some kind of homophobe?

[@lorgarbeareroftheword5836]

@shadow Call me names if you want to. Even in this video, Skall points out that this basic Katana cuts just as well as a thousand dollar remake of the most powerful European sword Skall has ever used.

[@Yahovahs_Angel]

Not really and im a hardcore weeb myself

[@fransthefox9682]

@shadow r/woooosh

[@lorgarbeareroftheword5836]

@@Yahovahs_Angel Really? Then which swords would you claim is best? The blade stiffness and tanto point make the Katana an amazing thrusting blade. The balance and blade geometry make it an amazing cutter, even for beginners. The size, weight, and construction make it a sword which is easily worn and easily drawn, even with a larger blade like the O-katana.

[@generalkiwimydudes9765]

Skall's creative genius has been released

[@Playingwith3D]

I remember when I had long luxurious hair like that, let me rephrase that. I remember when I had hair.

[@GabrielRGomes]

i insta-clicked because of Kenshin Uesugi (yea i'm a big 'Nobunaga's Ambition' fan). A nice replica worth being one of the Dragon of Echigo's many treasures.

[@pedropierre9594]

The lack of a guard is a signal of respect towards the skill of the wielder, that is to say, whoever this sword was intended to would not have used the guard.

[@whatbreaksthesilence8508]

I'm no expert but if someone doesn't use hand guards, does that mean they don't parry with their sword and just avoid attacks by moving?

[@HeliosFish]

@@whatbreaksthesilence8508 for downwards chops, you can dodge or angle your own sword point down to let their blade glance off and away from yourself. I stopped iaido after a year though so not sure about horizontal blows though, haha

[@rhazes84]

@@whatbreaksthesilence8508 Sorry, English isn't my first language. When you use katana, you don't parry your opponent's sword with the handguard. You use the spine of the blade to parry. The tsuba or handguard is used mainly to prevent your hand from accidently grabbing a handful of blade (ouch!). So the lack of tsuba in Japanese (or any other Asian culture) shows the bravery (or foolishness) and the skill of the wielder.

[@Ash_Blackwind]

Great constructive criticism. Hopefully the manufacturer will take note of it and make the tight handle a more comfortable grip that's also as sturdy as it is now. If they send you the same or similar product with the new "fixed" handle for review, then they get extra commendation from the customers/ viewers cause that's great service which also gives them free advertising.

[@Tadicuslegion78]

Teacher says when a Katana Boi gets pwned an angel gets its wings.

[@cjohnson3836]

Would not have expected to see sword of the Dragon of Echigo on Skall's channel

[@feje_]

The perfect intro doesnt exi-....

[@JackShen]

beautiful hamon. It's always been a pipe dream of mine to make knives and swords.

[@JackShen]

@divorcedme what would you suggest starting off with? stock removal or just jump in and forge? one of the issues I have is space for the needed equipment for either and in my neighborhood, the home owners association would prob try and hassle me for the noise or something, it seems that I've never been well liked by them

[@JackShen]

@divorcedme cool deal, thanks for the advice.

[@iwantyourcookiesnow]

Stop smoking the pipe

[@sirgoosehonk2716]

3:42 cutting trees the game...

[@stressedumbra4944]

I dont know about the opinion of others, but while the video is great, I prefer the background where i can see the nature/your house instead of a flat green thing. I dont know, it's more relaxing for me somehow. It's like we are in the confortable place having a good class about weapons.

[@ngh9025]

The sword wind sound is there for the user to see if theyre weeb enough

Ok...im stupid...what does weeb mean??

[@stonefight6771]

@ The literal definition is a non-Japanese person idolizing Japanese culture so much they disregard anything else that isn't Japanese. It's more commonly used as a way to poke fun at people who have an interest in any Japanese media.

[@ct7567CaptRex]

Best intro in a long time

[@spanishcastlesinspace2899]

Who else was expecting him throw the pommel in the intro?

[@pauloariente]

That stab on the sword tho... Excellent!

[@FrostyFyre]

*sees intro* *immediately clicks Like*

[@zreiser]

Same!

[@GeistDrachen]

I believe the menuki are supposed to serve as both a decorative purpose and "comfort" as far as gripping the sword is concerned

[@gruknarorcishwar-yerhereto8489]

Uesugi Kenshin is most commonly believed to have died when an assassin stab him in the pooper.

[@grilledleeks6514]

...what?

[@gruknarorcishwar-yerhereto8489]

Kevin Lucey the legend states that the reason he has “stomach issues” that killed him is because an assassin stabbed him up the butt. As the stomach issue was only reported within the time frame of death and not a known medical issue. This doesn’t sound to far fetched as the same thing happened to an early English king, and then another English commander or something was stabbed in the butt by a Viking invader who hid under a bridge and got him when he wasn’t looking. Lesson of the story: more people have died from being stabbed in the but than you think.

[@eagle162]

I'm pretty sure that's a myth,I think I read somewhere he most likely probably died from an illness like stomach cancer or something else?

[@mennograafmans1595]

@@gruknarorcishwar-yerhereto8489 The Viking and englishman is the other way around. It was at Stamford Bridge in 1066 if I recall correctly. One viking berserker held the English at bay on the bridge so that the viking could get into formation. Thr berserker was defeated when an englishman swam under the bridge and stabbed him with a spear from beneath. The berserker reportedly took down 40 english troops before dying. In the end, his efforts were in vain because Harold did defeat the vikings.

[@iapetusmccool]

@@mennograafmans1595 so basically the raid wiped because no-one healed the tank.

[@vumanhtung]

*Believe me Skall, just order a battle wrap katana, the Menuki will no longer disturb you...*

[@muninrob]

@Skallagrim: 1: are you using a japanese style grip, or gripping like it was a longsword when cutting? 2. How was it compared to some of your other blades in it's price range? 3. nice edge alignment on the woodcutting - that test is unforgiving of error

[@jaketheasianguy3307]

There are 2 ways to grip an european sword (longsword,messer,saber,etc....) is the hammer grip (grip it like how every amateur grip) or the handshake grip (how the japanese always grip their sword) so it makes almost no difference

[@shrekas2966]

Robert Lockard What? Katanas can be hold any way you want. Look at the art.

[@jaketheasianguy3307]

@@shrekas2966 Yea,you could grip it like an uneducated peasant or a trained swordman.The ancient arts didn't draw just samurai

[@shrekas2966]

Jake The Asian Guy Gripping katana is not an universal knowledge. There were no widespread standards. A hammer grip? Fine. Handshake grip? Sure. Even a grip with a thumb, middle and index finger? Even that is depicted on trained warriors.

[@matthewpham9525]

The body mechanics of two handed sword grips are pretty much identical across cultures. There are only so many ways to swing a sword.

[@philipbrowning3544]

At a kenjutsu seminar I attended one of the instructors spoke a bit about hand placement during overhead strikes, which is dynamic and changes not only to assist with the slicing action but also to ensure that the hands have adequate support on impact--it was a kind of counterintuitive motion, maybe related to the hand-shock you experienced? But then again I can totally see how the menuki and overall handle construction could play a huge part in that too.

[@Infernvs_68]

“And now my nemesis and I share a drink together... thus.”

[@Gatitasecsii]

You cut so much better than before. I can't believe you reviewed a wide sword and a katana! Is it Christmas yet? Also thanks for doing the brutal testing!!

[@Slaave]

"squeak squeak squeak squeak"

[@IsodorRodosi]

yea, was comment exactly the same!

[@demonwolf8024]

Squeak, squeakin', squeak, squeakity. Squeaker, squeak, squeak, squeakin'?

[@Vlad_Tepes_III]

The Unfriendly Neighborhood Squirrel has spoken!!!

[@matheusmakio6057]

*spongebob shoes noises*

[@stevenedmund5680]

Nice sword , I wonder how fast I can move this one . I may have to add it to the collection even though I wish they kept the original length .

[@michaelblacktree]

That sword must give a penalty to stealth, with all the squeaky sounds it makes. 😝

[@godz2238]

No need to be stealthy with a katana from the moment that one hit is a kill and the fact that the samurai weren't made to go spying like the Shinobi that are now called ninjas

[@kubaspicak5387]

Hey Skall, I love your Facebook - so many cool videos and lifehacks!

[@Sinsystems]

So it would appear that at some point Skallagrim accidentally cut the dimensional barriers and brought a strange lesser version of himself to our world. Thankfully that one is now dead.

[@michellevirinam2561]

It‘s his evil twin!

[@babyinuyasha]

Uesugi Kenshin is my hero. His birthday is on the 18th

[@brinesilver405]

you remember when skall used to hate Katanas? i 'member.

[@ikochomi3070]

Me

[@lalli8152]

I dont think he ever hated them. He said in some of his old videos he is indifferent towards them. In fact he directly stated he doesnt hate them. I think he has more problem with basicly weeb culture around them.

[@demonwolf8024]

Wasn't it the lack of a decent guard that was a major hang up for him?

[@juanpablogonzalezs.v.8319]

It's funny how he doubts how his videos r entertaining lol u r the most popular swordy sword channel for reason

[@GulfsideMinistries]

I don't think I've ever been this early to a video. Only 300 views so far. Hi, Skall! I'll watch later when I'm not at work. Now . . . back to it. Stupid work thing . . . ;-)

[@guitarmaven6916]

The katana is a perfect sword for an offensive style of fighting in which there is no fear of death.

[@ginsengaddict]

Skall: *says the word "Tachi"* Expanse fans: "OOOOOOOOOHHHHH!!!!"

[@prcervi]

Lovely sword, and a good silhouette Though i do admit i prefer a bit of a guard on these, even a small one, just in case the hand does manage to slip forward

[@captin3149]

First few seconds: Still haven't fully come around to katanas yet eh?

[@KaiserAfini]

I think it boils down to 3 main issues: 1- The lack of a subtantial guard means a higher chance of crippling damage on the battlefield 2- Its not generally the best for thrust attacks 3- The grip is generally not comfortable Every time he reviews a katana, he generally mentions those points.

[@fransthefox9682]

@@KaiserAfini Well the disc guard (which this example lacks) is obviously not useful for murder stroke or catching an opponent's blade, but it can block and protects your hand in a 360 degree. They are actually pretty good thrusters. I don't find their grips uncomfortable. It's good, but it's not his preference.

[@lucanic4328]

@@KaiserAfini To be fair, a disc guard is not that worse compared to a normal crossguard with long quillons. You really need to add other components like rings to make it protective enough. Moreover, there are quite big tsubas around that could cover completely the fist and on the battlefield people who use katana and such usually had gauntlets. Also, here there are very good points on why you don't need a complex guard on a Japanese (or even Chinese and Korean) sword: www.quora.com/Why-did-the-ancient-Japanese-Samurai-not-want-cross-guards-on-their-swords/answer/Luca-Nic-1?ch=10&share=5dd8be62&srid=3z2sJ 2) It is actually a very good thruster among curved swords, because the blade is not very wide and it's rigid. There are as well straight blade atana (the term is muzori) although less common: pin.it/rnhsxaxfkgip2y pin.it/ey53koj2ordx4g 3) The grip feeling is purely subjevtive, but Matt Easton has vudeos in which he deal with thia topic as well: kzbin.info/www/bejne/pYGln4qajLhlebM kzbin.info/www/bejne/oYrPlYaQYtZ4h7M Essentially this kind of grip is very nice for practical issue (even the European of the days apprecciated that) but it might be rough to our modern 21st century hands.

[@hmthisisit]

@@lucanic4328 Your article was very informative. Thank you.

[@jiokl7g9t6]

The feel of the knots is traditional and intended

[@harklight1526]

0:13 - I'm you but better

[@Daddy53751]

SUB! As a recreational blade smith, I could never be a torture tester of beautiful blades. But I’m still gonna watch! ;)

[@Zanemob]

I too don't like katana handles... I like comfortable handles... You know like a handle designed for a human hand...

[@robbiemcclure]

Immediately liked just for the intro!

[@defenderofwisdom]

So basically (for once) you really liked a katana but couldn't admit to it because it was a katana.

[@cedrickropp]

Spencer CCFT Dear Sir. I think that if you would rewatch the video, you would find that Mr. Skallagrim‘s review is overall very positiv. Yes as someone who had mixed experiences with specifically Katana he has bias, but that does not change what he said, it only influences as what we interpret his words. So he said that the cut was almost equivalent or equivalent to a very expensive european sword which he reviewed. He also said that it was what he expected or that he did not feel it cut exceptionally well. He also explained that it was probably the balancing to which he was not accustomed to. He did not judge the quality of it, at least as I, who has a bias towards sword designs from Germany ( I‘m a bloody German. I know a european ) , understand. It can often be tempting to put your words in the mouths of people with whom you disagree, but only understanding and respect will ear you understanding and respect. I hope I made my point clear without being terribly rude. I wish you a nice day and friends with opinions which they express with the principle of mutual respect. edit: I fell right in the figurative grave which was in the process of digging. This comment should much more directed at people who are more careless then you. I apologize, but I personally would still find your comment somewhat condescending. So out of the mutual respect I again apologize for targeting you, who had not exactly said what thought you had said.

[@defenderofwisdom]

@@cedrickropp He was begrudging about it though and kept referring to the European longsword he loves. He should admit it - he loved a katana!

[@Korokukanas]

Another great video as always !

[@aceroduro2330]

I feel like youve been watching alot of metatron

[@Skallagrim]

You really think I have time to watch anyone on KZbin these days?

[@feketeputty]

@@Skallagrim Keep up we apriciate it. Nevertheless you should do an assemble video once. I'd love to see Skall, Metatron, Shady ect in one video like a Historical Martial Arts Avengers.😂

[@demonwolf8024]

@@feketeputty Okay... Now that's an awesome idea..

[@d.l.4873]

,, I steal other peoples content,, Metatron

[@aceroduro2330]

@@Skallagrim surely it would be of concern to not publish the same content as your competitors?

Seeing that little "utility" kitchen knife really puts some perspective on how large the sword is.