Zombie Tools Diphos Review
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- Опубликовано: 23 ноя 2023
- Today we take a look at the Diphos by Zombie Tools. This sword is very different from the historical pieces we usually review. Built for a different purpose and targeting a completely different audience. Does this over built post-apocalyptic beast of a sword justify its $769.95 price tag? We'll let ya know in our official review.
**Disclaimer**
We're not experts in weapons, history, or anything really. We don't study HEMA or any other form of material arts that would tell us how to use the weapons we talk about. We are simply enthusiasts and consumers. We'll give you our honest opinions so that you can make informed buying decisions.
Specs
Total Length - 35.5 in
Blade Length - 25 in
Handle Length - 10.5 in
Grip Length - 8 in
Distal Taper - 6.4mm - 6.4mm
Weight - 2lb 14oz
Where to buy
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I had a Diphos once. But then I gave it to my brother for his birthday. I still have more than enough Zombies Tools lying around that I can pull out whenever I want to.
Which ZT is your favorite?
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I got the Spit many years ago. But then I got the Diphos with satin finish and brown leather, I love it so much. I saw a youtuber review from a few years ago with it set up like that and it just screamed "Conan" and I had to have it.
Which then made me get the Sharkalope, the Rat Bastard, the Scyllis, the Kraken, and one of the katanas. I've cut myself off now from get anything else because my wallet is crying some.
Which do you like more the diphos or spit ?
I like my diphos, it's trusty, like a 1911a1 or an avtomat Kalashnikov. I'm a big guy who had a thing for broadswords and great swords as a younger man, I began to favor the gladius for CQB, and the diphos filled the niche between the two types of long blade and fighting forms. Maybe it just works for me, maybe it just makes me feel like Conan the barbarian when I'm carrying it, either way... I like my diphos.
I love zombie tools they definitely make great weapons. This is a great take on a classic weapon to include their Spit spear❤❤❤
Yeah. Zombie Tools is expensive. I did buy the D'Capitan sabre and the Sharkalope short sword because I really like their look, but I really had to think long and hard before I committed to spending that money.
If I were ever gonna buy a ZT it would probably be the D'Capitan. I really like the look of that one.
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If you want something basically indestructible, yea you'd want one of these types of tools
The finish may not be your thing, thats fine. We all have preferences. But I think the finish is VERY well done and absolutely gorgeously executed.
Also this may be two handed, but can easily wield one handed.
Also also, historically accuracy means very little. Why does it matter? Are you actually going into a sword fight? No. Its very light, and swings so easily. It feels well balanced and just awesome overall. Not sure why history matters when it doesn't really apply any more. Especially since we have better steel these days, so thats not historically accurate.
First off, thanks for watching. I agree the finish is very well done. It's just about aesthetics for me.
I hear your points about this feeling light , and your question about why history matters, and I'd like to respond to both of them. Historical design matters to me not because I'm some kind of fussy purist, but because historical designs work. They evolve over time based on the stresses of actual heavy use with life and death on the line. That definitely translates into use in modern times, even if all you are doing is backyard cutting.
As to this feeling light, I want to ask you if you have ever handled a high end arming sword or longsword? I ask that not to be a gatekeeper or a jerk, but only because until I learned what a well made sword with good distal taper and blade harmonics felt like, I might have agreed with you about the Diphos feeling lively.
All that aside, I appreciate your watching. Enjoy the sharp things you like and have fun!
@@UnsheathedSwordReviews its a good video! I'll check out more.
Much appreciated!
@@UnsheathedSwordReviews I agree with you on why we see designs come back from history. They worked and those people lived to make more of that item and improve on it potentially. Also you were polite. That is also nice to see.
Fair review. Thank you.
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You can get a basic satin finish that actually looks great. More realistic.
Unfortunately it costs extra
Zombie tools have katana style swords
I am going to get a D'capitan companion (the short sword vesrsion of the D'capitan)!
That looks really cool! I've always been interested in the D'capitan. Let us know what you think of the D'capitan Companion when you get it!
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will they make a semitar
I enjoy the heck out of this video and I agree with everything said in there. It's not really a sword, but a weapon inspired by a sword (like their other products). As a weapon for the most part it's an inferior one than almost all historical swords. It doesn't perform better in cutting and thrusting (although still very decent) than swords, and when push comes to shove, it's not really more durable than swords (Matthew Jensen reviewed a ZT Wakasushi and it took as much punishment as an average sword--not even a durable one--before it broke). However, I love how it looks and how it's constructed. It can be pretty durable if used in certain ways. It's clearly a superior weapon against zombies who don't really fight back except for trying to grab and bite you. It's a superior weapon against most post-apocalyptical improvised weapons like golf clubs, baseball clubs and small knives. A fan of ZT will love it, but it does not stand up to any sort of standard that applies to actual swords.
Strongly agree, if I were on the run from zombies I'd be happy to have this at my side. So in that sense I suppose it does what it sets out to do. Fans of ZT will definitely like it, it's just not for me. Though I'm glad I got to try it out and review it.
As always sir thank you for watching and commenting!
Its definitely more durable than any regular sword, lets just say through some uhh ill-advised tests
@@SmartAss4123 Matthew Jensen did his destructive tests on a Zombie Tools wakasushi (a short sword mildly inspired by wakizashi), and even though it's extraordinarily heavy for its size, it broke faster than many properly made historical swords that are longer and weigh a fraction of its weight.
@@FortuneFavoursTheBold Im talking about the Diophus
@@FortuneFavoursTheBold And I personally own it and the Spit spear sword. They will literally hold up against crow bars perfectly fine lol
so then what's a good place to look for "ergonomically accurate" swords?
If you are in the US, Kult of Athena is a great resource.
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Have you rated any nodachi?
Unfortunately we haven't reviewed any nodachi. Though we'd be happy to some day.
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Cool, but for a sword with a grip that is meant to held in both hands, I would give it six or seven more inches of length on the blade, more distal taper, just to get into that nifty bastard/ longsword range. That or just make it a one handed piece with a significantly lightened blade.
That was our take as well.
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The idea behind its length is that you can't swing a longer sword indoors at Zombies without hitting the ceiling or walls.
The thickness of the blade makes it heavy requiring two hands which is why it's not a one handed sword.
A historical sword is only good in a sword fight. It would bend, break or chip in an end of the world apocalypse situation.
In actuality, that's not the case. At least for the ZT Waki. Matthew Jensen did a destructive test comparison between the ZT, and it broke after less punishment than standard Wakis.
Your point about two hands being needed given the weight is spot on. But alas that puts you right in grabbing distance.
Vic said above he'd take this in a zombie situation, but I heartily disagree. There are tons of swords I'd pick first. That said though, I would definitely take this over a baseball bat. -Jon
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@@UnsheathedSwordReviewsI have watched this video many times and all I see is the master sword from Zelda, would you say this sword would be functional with a shield? I know I want a captain companion(it really is a cool/functional knife) but I want to save on shipping too, but not get this big ironbar/sword and end up hating it . I ended up hating the katana I got from them just because the handle was long as frick
@@UnsheathedSwordReviewsit did not break faster than a standard wakashi
It’s not a coating it’s a patina from ferric chloride and aluminum .
Thanks for the clarification!
I feel like this thing isnt safe having no guard
Did you sleep through the video? I see a guard.
@@dirtyscoundrel2013 where? In front of the bank outside your house?
@@gloving4hire I think hes talking about the slight guard above the hilt to prevent hand slippage
@@SmartAss4123 lmaoo with the user name it makes me feel like I'm on some weird show where I get pranked I genuinley laughed
For 3 seconds I thought it was going to be a chick doing a cutting video. You never see that...then..well you know
How about you stop babbling, stop ducking down whiskey and give some solid info like sizes, weight, scabbard. I gave up and left.
First off, thanks for watching!
If it's helpful, the specs you are looking for are posted in the video description. Stuff like that can be confusing though, I get it.
We appreciate the kindness with which you phrased your salient critique, and we sincerely hope you have the day you deserve.
@@UnsheathedSwordReviews Lol. I love how civilised that response was. Seriously, why should I look in the video description? That information should be in the video. That's the whole point of watching the video, right? I had hopes it would be a fit for the hunter in the book I'm writing but a bit too long. Thank you for responding, have a wonderful day.