Being so light, it'd be good at slashing, dance in, dance out. It's not a cleaver. Go for near targets, stop hits, thrusts. The shape of the point is better in the thrust, but will still make a decent cut.
That is a nice weapon right there. Want to have the time but I wish I had the money for it. You're a good man and good from your job thinking who you do
They'd given out quite a few katanas over the years to reviewers and genuinely listened to feedback even from harsh ones, steadily upping their game. Genuinely really solid offerings now for the price. Been awesome seeing a bunch of companies from India, China, Taiwan, etc... truly rise above the mall ninja stereotypes over the last decade, shows the industry is really maturing.
I could get into this for paragraphs, but simply there will always be a split market for quality, entry level & wall hangers, but yes the mid range are bringing more quality to the table and offering very appealing options..thanks for watching friend
Oh for sure, I'm just thinking back to the 00's when pretty much the only options that you could be sure wouldn't fly apart on impact were custom commissions, overbuilt cold steels, and some of the windlass options lol@@JoeSteel1
Great video Joe! - looks like they've upped their game. (also that gorilla glue fix works wonders🙌 ) I had a custom order from HanBon a while ago that came with loose seppa's / habaki and tsuba wiggle, (all fittings loose & rattling around!) so I got the gorilla glue and dabbed in cut piece of office paper & got it between all sides of the fittings even the fuchi etc & even down into the habaki gap to lock everything down, it worked like a charm and nothing moves under hard pressure and cut with it etc, sword feels solid as hell now since the glue expands it puts all that tension into it - if ever came loose years down the track i'd just get some more of that glue and do the process again. 😂👍
It's such a great fix because of its expansion to plastic, like properties and remarkable usefulness. I'm glad you're getting some use out of my videos
I have bought it and it has arrived yesterday, I have to say that I was impressed, most of the issues that you mentioned have been fixed, the wrapping is very tight and the edge was very very sharp, it cutted trough paper really easily I love it! Great review tho! I enjoyed it a lot
Thanks for sharing Matt, this is so helpful and good to hear, especially that creators like myself are being heard by makers, and making positive improvements as well as being able to help gentleman like yourself make a decision on their first or next sword....Very much appreciated and so glad your Surido arrived well to you...kudos to Romance of Men for producing and improving great swords
I appreciate this video so much. Perfect for someone like me who doesn't have so much money to invest. I really want to give cutting a try, so this looks like a good option.
Great video! This was very insightful and thorough, indicating quite a quality sword for this price range. I like the funny, sort of subtle jab at Matthew Jensen 😆
Many thanks to you, yes it bends and springs back straight, ofcourse every steel has its limitations but this steel is very resistant to bends compared to DH blades, this sword I would recommend to beginners to frequent cutters....thanks for watching
That is one amazing looking sword. I did a review of a Katana from Master Cutlery I don't know if you saw that or not. It's under my swords/Machetes playlist if you want to check it out. I was thinking of doing a full review outside with it one day. But once again great job with the testing of the blade and can't wait for more sword reviews. But really, I would like to see you do a review of a rapier or a cutlass maybe.
Agree with you on the bull horn joe even a bit of perspex would sort that.but for 155 it looks like a bargain back yard cutter.good angles on some of those cut joe
Bullhorn cap ,I understand what you're saying but never saw one. Great job on the video, enjoyed your presentation. #22aday no more. Half saw a commercial on a bracelet with "22 a day no more " also stars engraved in it . Don't what they are selling for but if you saw the commercial on RUclips?
Great review buddy , was the best and safest method without messing a katana up to sharpen it? Somebody whom had not done it before. 8,000 whet stone or a leather strop?
Thanks 👍....stones can do more harm then good if you don't use them correctly, I jacked up a early blade with whetstones....may have been the stones, but I think it was me....the worksharp is my go to for all...I've become pretty proficient at it and found ways to keep the blade fairly clean. the best procedure is japanese stones but you gotta be good with them
I have a strop but I've never used it so I don't know.ive used whet stones they are quite aggressive have a little practice on a old kitchen knife before you put them on ya katana.i got Japanese stones delivered last week so I'm gonna have a go with them
Haha....this one.!.. pretty much any Spring steel sword is a good starter sword that will be resilient, at 155.00 or so this is a well made sword...Musashi also has some inexpensive starters under 400.00
@@JoeSteel1 I have a 20 year old musashi I’m fixing up and recently purchased a Hanwei Takeda Shingen and I’m not sure how I feel about it. No Bo-hi so it feels a little heavy in the hand. I’m stuck between a Ronin RK, the Hanzo Black Bat or maybe this one lol
The tapered spine at about 3/4 down from tip is 2.9mm and the swell at the reinforced tip is back to 4mm which is typical for a traditional unokubi geometric,
Being so light, it'd be good at slashing, dance in, dance out. It's not a cleaver.
Go for near targets, stop hits, thrusts. The shape of the point is better in the thrust, but will still make a decent cut.
The heavy targets are more to show the resilience of the spring steel blade. Within reason, this sword can go from Tatami to trick cutting use..
Great video Joe. Seems like a decent blade!
I think so too!....thanks my friend
Joe I’ll tell ya there’s a lot to know about swards great Job joe god bless ya brother stay well out there 😊
Alot I still need to learn🤣🤣🤣....good to see ya Pete...you as well be safe
Another great video, that freeze frame of the blade bending was awesome. Well done Joe🇺🇲
Glad you enjoyed it...yes that's a cool thing to see on how these blades work...thanks brother
That is a nice weapon right there. Want to have the time but I wish I had the money for it. You're a good man and good from your job thinking who you do
Appreciate that, its a solid piece, keep at it!
Good looking sword and review Joe , thanks for sharing , God bless brother ! #22aday #22adaynomore
Right on, thanks my friend
They'd given out quite a few katanas over the years to reviewers and genuinely listened to feedback even from harsh ones, steadily upping their game. Genuinely really solid offerings now for the price. Been awesome seeing a bunch of companies from India, China, Taiwan, etc... truly rise above the mall ninja stereotypes over the last decade, shows the industry is really maturing.
I could get into this for paragraphs, but simply there will always be a split market for quality, entry level & wall hangers, but yes the mid range are bringing more quality to the table and offering very appealing options..thanks for watching friend
Oh for sure, I'm just thinking back to the 00's when pretty much the only options that you could be sure wouldn't fly apart on impact were custom commissions, overbuilt cold steels, and some of the windlass options lol@@JoeSteel1
Great video Joe! - looks like they've upped their game. (also that gorilla glue fix works wonders🙌 )
I had a custom order from HanBon a while ago that came with loose seppa's / habaki and tsuba wiggle, (all fittings loose & rattling around!)
so I got the gorilla glue and dabbed in cut piece of office paper & got it between all sides of the fittings even the fuchi etc & even down into the habaki gap to lock everything down,
it worked like a charm and nothing moves under hard pressure and cut with it etc, sword feels solid as hell now since the glue expands it puts all that tension into it - if ever came loose years down the track i'd just get some more of that glue and do the process again. 😂👍
It's such a great fix because of its expansion to plastic, like properties and remarkable usefulness. I'm glad you're getting some use out of my videos
@joske2838 Might try this on my musashi thanks!
thats a gorgeous Sword Brother joe, have a great day and much love and Respect to you
Thank you kindly, Stefan, hope this video finds you well
I have bought it and it has arrived yesterday, I have to say that I was impressed, most of the issues that you mentioned have been fixed, the wrapping is very tight and the edge was very very sharp, it cutted trough paper really easily I love it!
Great review tho! I enjoyed it a lot
Thanks for sharing Matt, this is so helpful and good to hear, especially that creators like myself are being heard by makers, and making positive improvements as well as being able to help gentleman like yourself make a decision on their first or next sword....Very much appreciated and so glad your Surido arrived well to you...kudos to Romance of Men for producing and improving great swords
Thanks, Joe, for the budget recommendations...with caveats !
When it's budget prices and approaches quality standards it's all good in da hood
I appreciate this video so much. Perfect for someone like me who doesn't have so much money to invest. I really want to give cutting a try, so this looks like a good option.
You are most welcome Ken, just glad they gave me the opportunity to show it to you all, and the world goes round...😉
Great to hear by the way its a cool hobby, just be careful my friend
Great video! This was very insightful and thorough, indicating quite a quality sword for this price range. I like the funny, sort of subtle jab at Matthew Jensen 😆
Very kind of you to say Sir, It's incredible how much that man loves those swirling Misodomes 😆😆😆thanks for watching
VERY good review, my friend!
Thank you, Kindly Michael, glad you enjoyed it
It seems like a decent sword for the money.
Yes very good offer, even better of few items are fixed
First to comment and am I the only one who would want to see a nodachi sized version of this thing
🤣Hahah you may not be the only one, thanks for watching
@@JoeSteel1 no prob my brother
Excellent shoutout !!! LOCAL 1095 !!!
Sure is...thought you would like that
I know you send it tool the bends as its spring steel, but did it actually keep the bend or was still straight?
Thanks for the awesome video
Many thanks to you, yes it bends and springs back straight, ofcourse every steel has its limitations but this steel is very resistant to bends compared to DH blades, this sword I would recommend to beginners to frequent cutters....thanks for watching
I saw a ROM $180.00 (Spring steel) Katana blow the doors off a $3,000.00 traditionally made Katana... I'm sold!
It's incredible how the quality is similar to much higher priced swords
That is one amazing looking sword. I did a review of a Katana from Master Cutlery I don't know if you saw that or not. It's under my swords/Machetes playlist if you want to check it out. I was thinking of doing a full review outside with it one day. But once again great job with the testing of the blade and can't wait for more sword reviews. But really, I would like to see you do a review of a rapier or a cutlass maybe.
Thanks for watching my friend, very much appreciated 🙏
@@JoeSteel1 Your welcome and have you ever seen a master cutlery Katana?
Agree with you on the bull horn joe even a bit of perspex would sort that.but for 155 it looks like a bargain back yard cutter.good angles on some of those cut joe
Should be more of a safety add on for sure and Thank you
Bullhorn cap ,I understand what you're saying but never saw one. Great job on the video, enjoyed your presentation. #22aday no more.
Half saw a commercial on a bracelet with "22 a day no more " also stars engraved in it . Don't what they are selling for but if you saw the commercial on RUclips?
Glad you enjoyed it....probably talking of Til Valhalla project braclets
Great review buddy , was the best and safest method without messing a katana up to sharpen it?
Somebody whom had not done it before.
8,000 whet stone or a leather strop?
Thanks 👍....stones can do more harm then good if you don't use them correctly, I jacked up a early blade with whetstones....may have been the stones, but I think it was me....the worksharp is my go to for all...I've become pretty proficient at it and found ways to keep the blade fairly clean. the best procedure is japanese stones but you gotta be good with them
I would recommend practice on a blade you don't care to much about a 8000 stone will remove more metal than 8000 grit paper.good luck 🤞
@@paulalex1597 what about a leather strop and rouge
I have a strop but I've never used it so I don't know.ive used whet stones they are quite aggressive have a little practice on a old kitchen knife before you put them on ya katana.i got Japanese stones delivered last week so I'm gonna have a go with them
Joe, what’s your favorite handling sword for light cutting under $400?
Haha....this one.!.. pretty much any Spring steel sword is a good starter sword that will be resilient, at 155.00 or so this is a well made sword...Musashi also has some inexpensive starters under 400.00
@@JoeSteel1 I have a 20 year old musashi I’m fixing up and recently purchased a Hanwei Takeda Shingen and I’m not sure how I feel about it. No Bo-hi so it feels a little heavy in the hand. I’m stuck between a Ronin RK, the Hanzo Black Bat or maybe this one lol
Can the handle be removed? Or is it permanently attached?
Permanently Attached, yes its a uni body feel. no moving parts
Katanas for the average.... Joe?
Pretty much my man
Not bad for am entry level unokubi. Be nice and fast for noodles
Yeah not too shaby, impressed at this company thus far good peeps
Think it would be a great noodle cutter
@@JoeSteel1 let's see what happens if I reach out...
@@JoeSteel1 once they see me cut, they really can't say no. Lol. Jk.
Early squad checking in with an obligatory comment for Al Gore's rhythm.
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Idk if I missed it, but I don't think I heard you mention distal taper. Does it have any?
The natural geometric of unokubi Zukuri, is made with a steep Distal taper towards the tip, for better slicing, balance and control.
@@JoeSteel1 ah, thanks. The site says 7mm thickness. I'm assuming that's at the base. Do you happen to know how much is it at the tip?
The tapered spine at about 3/4 down from tip is 2.9mm and the swell at the reinforced tip is back to 4mm which is typical for a traditional unokubi geometric,
Very cool video, I like the sword! Great review sir! I want one now lol🥷🏽⚔️
Right on...its a fun sword, they have nice selections....except for the pained blades crap