Update: The Spit is now back for a limited time due to popular demand. I have a feeling you folks had a hand in that. :) www.zombietools.net/shop/the-spit/
I've recently picked up an interest in training with a meteor hammer/rope dart as an all body compound movement exercise and would love to hear your take on these Chinese soft weapons in actual combat.
Almost ordered one before they were discontinued but the weight was a deal breaker. It should weigh half what it does. Maybe if they used aluminum for all the fittings and scales it would have come in at a more appropriate weight.
"Zombie tools stuff is generally pretty much indestructible." *gun cocking noises * "It's been six years people. Let it go!" NEVER! It's still hilarious.
@@thatguybrody4819 It's a reference to the Reaver Cleaver. Skallagrim had a zombie reaver cleaver that he shot with a 7.62x39 and blew it the #$^& up. That was a very thicc weapon.
When he mentioned that destruction happened 6 years ago, I had a moment of pause. That happened 6 years ago but it feels like it was a few months ago. And then I realized, I came here for knife reviews and stayed because I’ve loved the content since.
Let it gooooo he shot a flippin swoOord let it gooo lit gooo why the fludge would he do that on the net it stands and on the net it stays let the jabs go on he's got a wife to comfort him anyways
@@balrok99 I beg the differ. When car manufacturers build race cars, they don't let designers and engineers determine who built the best car, they let professional race car drivers do it. So why would blacksmiths decide who's the best blacksmith when they should let fighters decide who makes the best weapon?
This Weapon with the buckler looks like something a modern-day Gladiator would use. Some kind of post apocalyptic Gladiator who fights for fuel or something like that
@Charm Ming you do realize that it is 3 time as heavy as a sword since it has metal shaft. It has probably 3-4 kg of weight that you need to carry on your back besides an AK, food, provisions and toilet paper.
The Zulu iklwa was used in tandem with a Zulu cattle-hide shield in similar fashion to the roman gladius and scutum. At first He's using it like a flemish zweihander. You can see how much more effective it becomes when he starts using it with a shield. His observation about the weight in using it in the more traditional fashion is correct. the iklwa is a weapon of speed and dexterity.
The Iklwa was invented by Shaka Zulu for especially this way of combat. It was designed to be thrust in the armpit of the opponent and to penetrate lungs and heart. The name comes from the sound it makes when pulling it out of the wound. Pretty hardcore weapon.
@@Mek_Alenes Exactly. Similar in method to the way Roman Legionaries used the Gladius, and Scutum. The Scutum blocked any head-on attack, while the Gladius was thrust into the exposed flank of the Enemy confronting the legionaire on your right. This tactic was a major reason for the success of both the Roman Legions, AND Shaka's troops.
It is not discontinued anymore...I ordered one this past late June, and it should be completed by sometime in August... I am very excited now... Great video!!!
Skal: "Zombie tools stuff is practically indestructible" Me: "Unless you shoot it with high caliber weapons..." Also skal: "It's been 6 years. Let it go." Also me: "Never forget...."
@Chidi Akara I live in western nc, I got boxes, but backups are nice. Plenty of uses for both, I'd rather have a sword than a pistol, I also have a shotgun or rifle before either. But the backup is def a sword or long knife.
Idk why but I randomly find myself watching this guy sometimes I’m a gun guy, love researching and shooting firearms and when he said 7.62x39 I was like “What the fuck were you doing!?!?”
Aren't their shields just made of rawhide and twine though? Not trying to insult the culture but their shields allways looked more symbolic to me than anything
@@gageriddle1681 According to some sources, the thing is somewhat reliable at deflecting blows and bashing people. Also good at confusion. After the introduction of guns though, yeah they're more symbolic.
@@Samuraiedge2 well, a blunt blow or a cut is very different than a thrust. In my experience of research, leather isnt the best defense again thrust attacks. Depends on the leather though
@@gageriddle1681 Considering they managed to conquer some of the biggest tribes nearby using that shield, they must be doing something right. No expert but just my opinion. It can also be argued that they focus more on parrying than actual blocking due to the big stick in the center. This is coming from watching what they use in training which was basically a buckler with a long stick down the middle.
peoples deny covid because the opposition abused it for political gain that much also add the hypocrisy of that opposition like legislating that white peoples have to use masks to leave their home but not black peoples because something something gang looking encouraging racism
@@luckylarry3090 @Drab Majesty97 Both are correct it depends on the Faction the Zulu tribe wasn't just destroyed by weapons they manage to acquisition them they where destroyed by internal separation and betrayal under both foreign invasion and civil strife they failed to succeed.
@Sebastian Myburgh wat do u love about it. I don't know much about weapons but I always see people talking about how great the Ilkwa is when talking about African weapons
@Sebastian Myburgh oh thanks. I also think spears are better but could u imagine an RPG fantasy game with African weapons that actually do spear the justice they deserve
Finally the spear sword is getting some attention. Very versatile. I agree that the blade should be heavier than the handle but I also prefer a shorter blade for better use in tight spaces. I think the only downside is that it has less carry options than traditional swords.
The Spit is back on the menu boys! “Due to popular demand” I can’t help but imagine that Skall is to thank for bringing extra attention to The Spit. Thanks Skall and community, ordering mine today.
I was sad when I found this video only to learn it was gone from the market. Now I'm sad that I spent 500 bucks I could probably have used for something more reasonable, and I'm sad I gotta wait a few months to see the thing. However, this is all merely banking against the future happiness I'm sure will arrive with the package.
@@herbderbler1585 I got over the wait time. In fact im ordering two more *smaller* blades in another month. Money is something that can always be regained. Luckily Im young (20)so i dont have any bills.
@@rivalsplay3618 I'm actively resisting buying a few of the others. ZT seems pretty highly rated and it's not hard to see how some of them could be very useful even outside of wacky doomsday scenarios. Just a heads up, if you don't already own guns and you live somewhere you can have them, they're gateway drugs too. Buy one and suddenly you'll find all kinds of very legitimate reasons why you need this one and this one and this one... And of course there's the accessories that can end up costing more than the firearm before you're done.
@@herbderbler1585 I for sure get what you mean. But Im the type of guy that i dont like hoarding , id rather get the highest quality I can find and then give love to those rather than spread it to a large assortment of object ill never be able to use.
@@samnottheotherone4363 yeah, but $500 nice? You can get a 9mm handgun and like 700 rounds for 500 bucks. I just don't see how they justify that pricetag for a pointy block or steel wrapped in leather. Looks awesome, but jesus leweezus i can probably take blacksmithing classes, buy a forge, buy an anvil, buy the tools, and make my own all for less money
@@ThatOneJalapenoKid a forge you can make for like $80 if you don't fuck it up, if you want a good anvil, you're probably looking at $300+ because everybody is trying to get one. A GOOD belt sander is $200+ if you want a consistent heat treat you'll need a bigger forge but preferably a heat treat oven, plus propane and steel to practice and with the amount of time and materials all this takes you it's cheaper to buy the sword. Unless you'll settle for lower quality which is entirely reasonable because you don't really need that level of quality.
Sadly nearly everything on this channel is illegal in my country. Luckily I can still enjoy these great weapon designs through your channel. Very grateful, thanks Skallagrim.
+Xar'Azoth Illegal? You sure? What country are you in bro? I'm pretty sure there are ways to get around the law. Most countries allow ownership of swords, as long as it is in your house.
@@ryansraven 😱😮😒😢 that's just not right! Though it explains why more Americans aren't trying to barrage your country with immigrants because they hate it here. So you're only allowed to have hunting guns, or what!?
Your transgressions against the my ears shall not go unpunished. I will personally make sure that the Grim Reaper pursues you into the depths of hell, mark my words.
Finally got mine today after waiting almost 5 months, i love it so much already lol. Its very heavy and the sheath doesn't fit appropriately at all but swinging it around for a few minutes still felt great.
I feel like the target audience is the people who either just happen to have that kind of expendable income per paycheck, or people who always have something like that saved up for their releases. Not that common an individual in this day and age.
@@zahktuthalxalyrion6364 Yeah, always put some money aside for your hobby for precisely this if you can afford to. Collecting swords is cheaper than some other hobbies.. still expensive though.
That's a cool ass weapon. Ever since Dark Souls 3, i've been in love with Spear swords or swordspears. just the general design of it all seems really awesome.
One thing to note about the sheath, it really looks like the sheath was designed to be attached to a small vehicle (moped, motorcycle) or backpack as the holes make it really easy to secure to them, while using the weight of the object to provide the resistance to make drawing the weapon easier.
Fucking love this idea. Imagine getting with with a motorcycle drive-by from this thing. Must be why the bottom of the haft is flared, To make sure you don't lose your grip.
Quick thing, Skall: none of ZT’s blades use steel handle scales (thank goodness, how much would that weigh?) They’re aluminum. All of them are 6061-T6 aluminum, which is about as strong as that material gets. For a second I thought you misspoke, but you said it twice in the video.
Oh. Thats what it looked like. This changes a lot. Still even if its an apocalypse tool it could be made of micarta or wood - maybe an oak diped in worn out, black engine oil. It could be resin reinforged. Im a big guy but I dont like heavy stuff at all. If I would like to take it out into wild -1,84kg would be waay too much. Machete is a lot with only 500-700g.
@@Skallagrim Skall, would you make a test of any machete in wakizashi/katana shape, style? My friend from Krakow which wields "poltorak" hand-and-a-half sword (man, he is so good in it), said nice things about Cold Steel katana machete agility. This thing is not a good machete tho :D
This would be one hell of a Elven Fantasy War Sword, it's so sad how underrated African weapons are consider they pop up everywhere in so many fantasy designs. Edit: Wow, i just wrote this comment about 12 mins ago.
theyre used in fantasy because they look unusual. they look unusual because we're not taught about weapons from africa, its mostly katanas, chinese bending swords and european stuff, sometimes persian or greek stuff too.
@@marcelOberauer Yeh exactly my thought. The reaper looks like the sword the elves used in the battle of the last alliance with that epic switcheroo move
7.62×39 is only commonly in use by third world armies at this point, and it is laughable in terms of actual energy delivered to target, especially comapared to more common hunting cartriges like .308 Remington or 7.62×54r
Thank you for your video, because of you, they offered it again and I just received mine. I must say, I expected more enthusiasm from my wife and kids.
I think it to be elegant in the sense that all the movements you can make with this thing are strong and sturdy. Good for lopping off bits! Also that little curve at the bottom of the blade makes me go "mmmmmmm"
While some people would call this "mall ninja sh*t," I absolutely love the design. Idk why, but I've always loved long handled swords, like the nagamaki, and the example you provided at the beginning.
I do drills with both my Spits, I have the old version too! The thing I love about the smaller version is torque, it’s very powerful and nimble. The favourite of all my swords ⚔️
I might add, the upward stroke of the Spit is menacing. You can literally pick heavy things up into the air, something you cant do with your average sword.. The long Haft generates alot of power!
It's honestly one of the most overlooked weapons in history. A well made traditional one with a full tang not as heavy as this would be very interesting indeed.
@@rivalsplay3618 I'd imagine it would be a very wet sounding Ik-*squishy noise*wa as you pull it out. Kinda like a really loud swallowing noise but like outside the body and more slushing as the hot entrails are poked out.
@@rivalsplay3618 imagine a really wet fart mixed with the sound of smashing a finger bad enough to shoot blood out from under your fingernail. Got that sound? Multiply it by 1000
Hey boss. I know you don't really like the katana and stuff, but Ghost of Tsushima is out. I was wondering if you'd be interested in at least checking out the sword styles. Plus there are mongolian weapons as well that you may be looking to check out.
@@coltenlester9426 well he doesn't dislike them, but he doesn't like them either from what I can tell. Indifferent is the word, now that I think about it.
a hypothetical I was thinking about recently: Let's say you're a weapons/armor manufacturer in the middle ages and you had access to one modern materials technology (and sufficient supplies to keep it viable) whioch would you choose and why? A:) Modern Metals: Titanium, aluminium etc. B:) Various plastics: Nylon, Lexan, whatever they make hockey pads out of, etc. or C:) Carbon Fiber. Just a fun exercise to think about
Good fucking steel. Titanium is a nightmare when it comes to forging it: it's fragile thus can be bent in very thin temperature window. And weight loss would not be worth it. What i would defenately want is modern zips, fastexes, that kind of stuff
Steel. Many other materials have short term advantages but you can't resharpen carbon fiber and good luck with titanium. Tungsten alloys might make a good war hammer but your shoulder will be gone after 1 swing. Good alloys of steel and a good education for my smiths would matter much more than and fancy materials.
there's type of weapon in northern of thailand call "SWORD THAT BRING RIGHOUS VICTORY TO THE MAN" or "GROUND SPEAR (or lance)" that being the hybrid of sword and spear (or lance)
Skallagrim...Thank you for this review. It definitely brought this unique zombie tool back in the spotlight. I missed it on it’s first run and regretted not ordering it. But now that it’s back, I places my order. I hope to have it shortly after Christmas. Just another thing to look forward to in 2021.
Hey Skallagrim, I'm a writer and I'm currently working on a zombie apocalypse story(fittingly enough for the video) and I was wondering if I could mention your channel by name.
Considering that it would drive subscriptions, I doubt he'd have a problem, and even if he did, I don't think there's anything that he could do about it.
It's published intellectual property, so it technically falls under copyright protection if he really wanted to pursue action. Whether or not he would even care or be able to do anything about it is irrelevant, I would want his permission regardless. Detrimental or beneficial, I would want someone to ask me before using or mentioning my material, if for no other reason than to be polite.
You know the Zulu shortened a spear to use as an intermediate weapon that was comparable to a sword. They carried this along with a long spear and a shield. The men were already trained with spear and shield and the short spear added little to their combat load. The Zulu armed in this way were responsible for the defeat of two “modern” armies during the Zulu wars. The short spear did not evolve it was invented to fill the space normally filled by British sword (a diminishing role as a combat weapon at the time for sure)
"A dragon hunting weapon from the age of the gods. The earliest form of the cross spear, serving as both a sword and a spear. Its owner was the Nameless King, a deific hunter of dragons. The swordspear is imbued with lightning, of which he was the heir."
To me the kicker about zombie tools is that the price is very good for something you can be pretty positive will last you years. Not the most nimble, no historical designs, but extremely resilient and reliable. That's good value to me
I have said for years a shorter sword blade on a very long shaft would be amazing. Most of the benefits of a spear and sword. I wonder why this wasn't done more often.
Fun fact about the makers of these wonderful blades: They actually love beer. I've ran across them several times around town at the bars. Nowhere else. Just the bars. They are awesome to sit and chat shop with, though be prepared to pay for a round(or four) to talk over. If you're local, the "12 pack fee" is literal. They will resharpen your blade for a twelve pack of good beer. Seriously, if you want a good, usable blade... You're not going to get much better. Quality work with great attention to detail. They're not cheap, but no well-made blade ever has been. Edit because I was watching while typing: Skallagrim, the trick to drawing out of those pressure lock sheaths is using your draw thumb to push the blade out of the sheath partially while drawing.
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Update: The Spit is now back for a limited time due to popular demand. I have a feeling you folks had a hand in that. :)
www.zombietools.net/shop/the-spit/
I've recently picked up an interest in training with a meteor hammer/rope dart as an all body compound movement exercise and would love to hear your take on these Chinese soft weapons in actual combat.
Back by popular demand!
Almost ordered one before they were discontinued but the weight was a deal breaker. It should weigh half what it does. Maybe if they used aluminum for all the fittings and scales it would have come in at a more appropriate weight.
@@SGTCap1980 They do actually use aluminum. I thought it was steel because of the weight, but they say it's aluminum on the website.
@@Skallagrim well then there's no good way to get it down to a more reasonable weight that I can see. I really like the design and concept though.
"Zombie tools stuff is generally pretty much indestructible."
*gun cocking noises *
"It's been six years people. Let it go!"
NEVER! It's still hilarious.
don't think any blade would survive a side shot from a heavy round like 7.62
*unless it's thicc like my unsharpened kukri.
@@thatguybrody4819 It's a reference to the Reaver Cleaver.
Skallagrim had a zombie reaver cleaver that he shot with a 7.62x39 and blew it the #$^& up.
That was a very thicc weapon.
@@scottmacgregor3444 i have seen it. it's a nasty weapon. but i'm talking width wise thicc. like half an inch thicc. or have a soft/flexible metal
@@thatguybrody4819 So.... my conclusion is that you have some unsharpened kukri with thickness 0.5 inch? :D Is that for gym heavy lifting? :P
@@jakubp.6987 no. i'm not good at sharpening :D it would be a great bone splitter though and that's the other reason it's unsharpened.
When he mentioned that destruction happened 6 years ago, I had a moment of pause. That happened 6 years ago but it feels like it was a few months ago. And then I realized, I came here for knife reviews and stayed because I’ve loved the content since.
Ey, remember that cursed fish knife!? Good times.
Alpha PHENIX remember skalls little collection of multibladed completely impractical knives
@@dawnqwerty And Ye Olde Blade Shoppe.
For me it may really have been 6 years. Dunno how long Ive been subscribed but I know one thing-- Time passes QUICK
Same. It’s been 8 years now.
Skall: It has been 6 years folks, let it go
Me: never!!
i didn't knew about it until now...
so it begins
Let it gooooo
he shot a flippin swoOord
let it gooo
lit gooo
why the fludge would he do that
on the net it stands
and on the net it stays
let the jabs go on
he's got a wife to comfort him anyways
Me: Why, just why?
@@LiveErrors forged in fire does/did it.
7,62x39!!!!
I want Skallagrim as a judge at Forged in Fire.
He'd be excellent for it at this point, tbh.
No, he wouldn't
Judges are smiths and it is a smithing competition.
@@balrok99 Like Doug Marcaida?
@@balrok99 I beg the differ. When car manufacturers build race cars, they don't let designers and engineers determine who built the best car, they let professional race car drivers do it. So why would blacksmiths decide who's the best blacksmith when they should let fighters decide who makes the best weapon?
@@erikenqvist9081 no a race doesn't determine the quality of the car it only shows the superior driver.
I love how there are so many innovative designs for weapons, but a pointy stick will forever be the best
This Weapon with the buckler looks like something a modern-day Gladiator would use. Some kind of post apocalyptic Gladiator who fights for fuel or something like that
Maybe a post-apocalyptoc gladiator who fights for fuel in Australia? With a name like "Grumpy Gavin"?
Hey isn't that 3Pac
Two men enter, one man leaves.
If you are mortally wounded but still capable of fighting to the last breath, you just gotta spray your mouth with chrome. Witness me!!!
*Post apocalyptic Gladiator who fights for Chicken Nuggets*
"You've gotta let it go, folks!"
You got more chance of the pommel meme dying
There's no way that the pommel meme will die before this thing.
It would take significant forgetfulness on the part of we, the internet, to end that meme rightly.
This guy couldn't fight off a wet bag he's built like a pack of marshmallows and looks and sounds like a bitch
@@pj0017 too obvious, ain't nobody taking that bait.
I'll probably remember the pommel thing for at least 50 years to come, I won't end that meme rightly.
Correction: In the video I said that it has steel handle scales, but they are in fact aluminum.
We forgive you.
that looks too heavy to carry every day, also too slow
So it needs carbon scales... Although... That probably wouldn't save that much weight... Hmm... Tricky.
My bday is aug 11 yeeeeee
@Charm Ming you do realize that it is 3 time as heavy as a sword since it has metal shaft. It has probably 3-4 kg of weight that you need to carry on your back besides an AK, food, provisions and toilet paper.
The Zulu iklwa was used in tandem with a Zulu cattle-hide shield in similar fashion to the roman gladius and scutum. At first He's using it like a flemish zweihander. You can see how much more effective it becomes when he starts using it with a shield. His observation about the weight in using it in the more traditional fashion is correct. the iklwa is a weapon of speed and dexterity.
this
The Iklwa was invented by Shaka Zulu for especially this way of combat. It was designed to be thrust in the armpit of the opponent and to penetrate lungs and heart. The name comes from the sound it makes when pulling it out of the wound. Pretty hardcore weapon.
@@Mek_Alenes Exactly.
Similar in method to the way Roman Legionaries used the Gladius, and Scutum.
The Scutum blocked any head-on attack, while the Gladius was thrust into the exposed flank of the Enemy confronting the legionaire on your right.
This tactic was a major reason for the success of both the Roman Legions, AND Shaka's troops.
It is not discontinued anymore...I ordered one this past late June, and it should be completed by sometime in August...
I am very excited now...
Great video!!!
"A moment of silence, for the Spit."
*video buffers*
Just Skall activating his magic powers again, no big deal.
He threw a pommel at your internet connection.
Skal: "Zombie tools stuff is practically indestructible"
Me: "Unless you shoot it with high caliber weapons..."
Also skal: "It's been 6 years. Let it go."
Also me: "Never forget...."
2020: *world literally ending, no one surprised*
Skallagrim: *opens his armory* I've been looking forward to this.
@Chidi Akara Unless you got a lot of rounds, and or do your own loads that can be a problem later. Never hurts to have backups.
@Chidi Akara I live in western nc, I got boxes, but backups are nice. Plenty of uses for both, I'd rather have a sword than a pistol, I also have a shotgun or rifle before either. But the backup is def a sword or long knife.
He would be gunned down and robbed.
@@Mavairo Idk getting to where I prefer having an axe myself.
Skallagrim: THE DAY IS MINE!
This is one of the coolest weapon designs I’ve seen in awhile
"You gotta let it go, folks!"
Yeah, see, this is the internet. So, no.
"No, I don't think I will"
Idk why but I randomly find myself watching this guy sometimes
I’m a gun guy, love researching and shooting firearms and when he said 7.62x39 I was like “What the fuck were you doing!?!?”
@@rexgaming_501st3 Ikr like 7.62*39 is some deadly shit.
"CAST IT INTO THE FIRE!!"
"No."
"ISILDUR!"
"I will defend it rightly"
The internet will hold a grudge for something longer than your wife will.
“Knock the shield away, aim for the heart.” -Shaka Zulu
Haha. Those guys must have real practice at thrusting though to be able to get past the rib cage and right at the heart.
Aren't their shields just made of rawhide and twine though? Not trying to insult the culture but their shields allways looked more symbolic to me than anything
@@gageriddle1681 According to some sources, the thing is somewhat reliable at deflecting blows and bashing people. Also good at confusion.
After the introduction of guns though, yeah they're more symbolic.
@@Samuraiedge2 well, a blunt blow or a cut is very different than a thrust. In my experience of research, leather isnt the best defense again thrust attacks. Depends on the leather though
@@gageriddle1681 Considering they managed to conquer some of the biggest tribes nearby using that shield, they must be doing something right. No expert but just my opinion.
It can also be argued that they focus more on parrying than actual blocking due to the big stick in the center. This is coming from watching what they use in training which was basically a buckler with a long stick down the middle.
Honestly, with everything 2020 has thrown at us so far, a zombie apocalypse would not be out of place. Better stockpile those weapons!
Having seen how many people are openly denying COVID-19, I think it's safe to assume we'd be dead if it happened.
500 bucks a pop tho lol
Too late, they're out of commission. *_(for now...)_*
Covid victims start rising from their graves
peoples deny covid because the opposition abused it for political gain that much
also add the hypocrisy of that opposition like legislating that white peoples have to use masks to leave their home but not black peoples because something something gang looking encouraging racism
This proves it. The zulu knew about the coming zombie apocalypse.
in Africa they see white people as undead, so they were but not in the way you think.
@@ghostface5559 They saw White people as their gods returning.
@@luckylarry3090
@Drab Majesty97
Both are correct it depends on the Faction the Zulu tribe wasn't just destroyed by weapons they manage to acquisition them they where destroyed by internal separation and betrayal under both foreign invasion and civil strife they failed to succeed.
The original zombie is an African folklore creature actually.
They were Dutch zombies, if you'd believe it.
I absolutely love this weapon design. It's a functional cross between a sword and spear. Very, very cool
A modern adaptation of a reliable Zulu weapon? That's the kind of thing I want to see more of. ;D
You want to see more of White people reinventing Black inventions? Because that's ALL THIS IS.
"Devastating Spear-Sword"
* Flashbacks from the Nameless King *
Oh god please no
Lightning intensifies.
That wpuld be a Swordspear, not a Spearsword, based off a danish weapon that was basically an arming sword with a quarter staff for a handle.
Lmfao I’m glad I’m not the only one with PTSD
After I beat him, I put my sign down to help others beat him. Sunbro gang \[-_-]/
Jesus that was 6 years ago? i have done nothing with my life, great
I'll bet you put that makeup on just for your web- presence photo
Me: looks like a Iklwa
Skalla: so it was inspired by the Zulu Iklwa
Me: I’m a genius.
First thing I thought of also when I saw it.
My first thought as well. They state it clearly on thier website when you go to buy one
Genius club
@Sebastian Myburgh wat do u love about it. I don't know much about weapons but I always see people talking about how great the Ilkwa is when talking about African weapons
@Sebastian Myburgh oh thanks. I also think spears are better but could u imagine an RPG fantasy game with African weapons that actually do spear the justice they deserve
Finally the spear sword is getting some attention. Very versatile. I agree that the blade should be heavier than the handle but I also prefer a shorter blade for better use in tight spaces. I think the only downside is that it has less carry options than traditional swords.
My sister just bought me one for Xmas. I love this thing. The versatility is crazy.
The Spit is back on the menu boys!
“Due to popular demand”
I can’t help but imagine that Skall is to thank for bringing extra attention to The Spit. Thanks Skall and community, ordering mine today.
Ordered mine just now. 4-5 month wait though :(
I was sad when I found this video only to learn it was gone from the market. Now I'm sad that I spent 500 bucks I could probably have used for something more reasonable, and I'm sad I gotta wait a few months to see the thing. However, this is all merely banking against the future happiness I'm sure will arrive with the package.
@@herbderbler1585 I got over the wait time. In fact im ordering two more *smaller* blades in another month. Money is something that can always be regained. Luckily Im young (20)so i dont have any bills.
@@rivalsplay3618 I'm actively resisting buying a few of the others. ZT seems pretty highly rated and it's not hard to see how some of them could be very useful even outside of wacky doomsday scenarios. Just a heads up, if you don't already own guns and you live somewhere you can have them, they're gateway drugs too. Buy one and suddenly you'll find all kinds of very legitimate reasons why you need this one and this one and this one... And of course there's the accessories that can end up costing more than the firearm before you're done.
@@herbderbler1585 I for sure get what you mean. But Im the type of guy that i dont like hoarding , id rather get the highest quality I can find and then give love to those rather than spread it to a large assortment of object ill never be able to use.
*Sees a weapon I might actually buy*
"Retired in March 2020..."
It's back
@@samnottheotherone4363 $500. My god...
@@ThatOneJalapenoKid yeah, but they real nice
@@samnottheotherone4363 yeah, but $500 nice? You can get a 9mm handgun and like 700 rounds for 500 bucks. I just don't see how they justify that pricetag for a pointy block or steel wrapped in leather. Looks awesome, but jesus leweezus i can probably take blacksmithing classes, buy a forge, buy an anvil, buy the tools, and make my own all for less money
@@ThatOneJalapenoKid a forge you can make for like $80 if you don't fuck it up, if you want a good anvil, you're probably looking at $300+ because everybody is trying to get one. A GOOD belt sander is $200+ if you want a consistent heat treat you'll need a bigger forge but preferably a heat treat oven, plus propane and steel to practice and with the amount of time and materials all this takes you it's cheaper to buy the sword. Unless you'll settle for lower quality which is entirely reasonable because you don't really need that level of quality.
The spit has been retired hey at least it never faced the same fate as the Reaver
The Reaver was sadly shot down in it's prime.
Why?
*The Reaver
The Reaper is a different blade.
it was the Reaver Cleaver, I still remember seeing that video for the first time haha
Wish it wasn’t retired because seeing this video really makes me want to get on
@@junichiroyamashita Shot with an SKS
Taking the saying "I spit at you!" to another level.
Looks like The Spit is back on the menu, boys.
And it's gone again. 😞
@@Idazmi7yes gone
Matt: Nooo! You can't just abuse weapons like that they have to be tested in the context they're used in!
Skall:
Hehe gun go boom
Sadly nearly everything on this channel is illegal in my country. Luckily I can still enjoy these great weapon designs through your channel.
Very grateful, thanks Skallagrim.
A little law breaking never hurt anyone, follow your dreams my friend
Really? Are you in England or is worse than that? Canada just had their PM push through a Diktat doing something similar. Be well.
+Xar'Azoth Illegal? You sure? What country are you in bro? I'm pretty sure there are ways to get around the law. Most countries allow ownership of swords, as long as it is in your house.
In Ontario Canada 🇨🇦 you can’t even have a pocket knife on you anymore or you go to prison 😡😡😡😡😡😡
@@ryansraven 😱😮😒😢 that's just not right! Though it explains why more Americans aren't trying to barrage your country with immigrants because they hate it here. So you're only allowed to have hunting guns, or what!?
It's a Spord! A spear sword.
A swear
NWO Turned my frog gay with chemicals no no definitely a Spord lol
Your transgressions against the my ears shall not go unpunished.
I will personally make sure that the Grim Reaper pursues you into the depths of hell, mark my words.
@@MrJamir-sk2hw that's some bravery
A new meme is born:
Spordo Swearde
Finally got mine today after waiting almost 5 months, i love it so much already lol. Its very heavy and the sheath doesn't fit appropriately at all but swinging it around for a few minutes still felt great.
A combination of spear for speed, sword for precision and somehow axe for power? I love it.
That weapon looks like something a predator would use against aliens :)
Haha thanks for that ;)
Considering xenos have acid blood.....Yeah not a very smart move for the predator.
@@rinjaniii326 Still a better idea than using their wrist blades.
@@RialuCaos Well, when you put it that way.
Id say both are bad lol
@Klaidi Rubiku :l
When he said 6 years ago I was like ah yes 2010, and then the horror set in when I realized
Dude come on dont leave me on a cliff hanger! What did you realize!?!?!?!?
👁️👁️
@@canyunhicks1587 He realized 2010 was 10 years ago.
@@Dynahazzar3 haha I was so drunk when I made that comment
No Throwing Skall ? :/ JK...Awesome Review...Throw it :D
Pommels. You throw pommels. Not swords.
@@CrniWuk yes now
Hello my friend!
@@CrniWuk Adam throws everything
@@CrniWuk rightly
ZT "retires" their stuff way too fast...Not everyone has 3 to 500$ on hand for a sword...By the time you got what you need it's discontinued.
I feel like the target audience is the people who either just happen to have that kind of expendable income per paycheck, or people who always have something like that saved up for their releases. Not that common an individual in this day and age.
@@zahktuthalxalyrion6364 Yeah, always put some money aside for your hobby for precisely this if you can afford to. Collecting swords is cheaper than some other hobbies.. still expensive though.
Saw the price and decided to skip on it. $500 + shipping and handling + import costs (20%) leaves it around $700
That's a cool ass weapon.
Ever since Dark Souls 3, i've been in love with Spear swords or swordspears. just the general design of it all seems really awesome.
*Oda Nobunaga liked that*
Ah, the Spit. Perfect for roasting opponents.
The worst timing for discontinuing it in March
Just as… well, a Apocalypse was gathering steam.
And the virus could always _really mutate._
There are zo- infected in LF4D wearing straight up hazmat suits and those clearly didn't help.
Masks. Don't. Work.
Arms. And. Armour. Do.
Gear up!
Human stupidity could evolve too, that would result in zombies as well.
@@jty9631 I don't want to imagine how much further stupidity can evolve. It's horrific already.
@@jty9631, saying could implies that you've not seen any thing going on in politics or the social climate for the last 5-6 years.
Yeah, mutate people's stupidity into complete lunacy. Like now.
"I like the spit, I like it quite a bit" forget marvel zombies and DCeased, I want the dr. Seuss zombie apocalypse book lol
One thing to note about the sheath, it really looks like the sheath was designed to be attached to a small vehicle (moped, motorcycle) or backpack as the holes make it really easy to secure to them, while using the weight of the object to provide the resistance to make drawing the weapon easier.
Fucking love this idea. Imagine getting with with a motorcycle drive-by from this thing.
Must be why the bottom of the haft is flared, To make sure you don't lose your grip.
I love blades like this, they are very versatile and theres a lot of power
Thou shall be missed Spit
Skal: 'the Impaler' would also be a good name for this thing
Me: So we're gonna call it Vlad, right?
Monkeypox Thruster.
Romanian approved
Hear that? That's the sound of an Ottoman army trembling in fear and hatred.
Quick thing, Skall: none of ZT’s blades use steel handle scales (thank goodness, how much would that weigh?)
They’re aluminum. All of them are 6061-T6 aluminum, which is about as strong as that material gets.
For a second I thought you misspoke, but you said it twice in the video.
Good looking out.
This needs to come back and never go away
6 years! Damn ..... I almost forgot this was one of my most watched channels though high school
Just one thing, the handle scale is made from T-6 aluminum, but not steel.
Yes, I mixed that up.
Oh. Thats what it looked like. This changes a lot. Still even if its an apocalypse tool it could be made of micarta or wood - maybe an oak diped in worn out, black engine oil. It could be resin reinforged.
Im a big guy but I dont like heavy stuff at all. If I would like to take it out into wild -1,84kg would be waay too much. Machete is a lot with only 500-700g.
@@Skallagrim Skall, would you make a test of any machete in wakizashi/katana shape, style?
My friend from Krakow which wields "poltorak" hand-and-a-half sword (man, he is so good in it), said nice things about Cold Steel katana machete agility.
This thing is not a good machete tho :D
Skallagrim have you checked out the Zombie Tools saber and short saber that they have?
@@Slender_Man_186 he did the review with the saber, just search this channel :)
Sabaton : *plays Rorke's drift*
THE END IS NEAR
THERE'S NO SURRENDER
insert good name u fucked it up brother... smh :’(
[Epic band noises]
cringe
"That Guy": Hey! Remember that time this guy shot his sword and it done der broke?!
Skallagrim: 👁👄👁
This is, by far, one of the coolest blades I've ever seen
“This is kind of a double edged sword”, yeah we can see that
Lol
No shit!
That was a pun.. ugh
He said the finish was a double edged sword, not the actual weapon. Cause it has pros and cons. Jeez
Virtual Rose thats...thats the joke
This would be one hell of a Elven Fantasy War Sword, it's so sad how underrated African weapons are consider they pop up everywhere in so many fantasy designs.
Edit: Wow, i just wrote this comment about 12 mins ago.
I thought immediately of the Elven sword too. Awesome weapon design
theyre used in fantasy because they look unusual.
they look unusual because we're not taught about weapons from africa, its mostly katanas, chinese bending swords and european stuff, sometimes persian or greek stuff too.
The Reaper III looks like a High elven sword, but this Spit sword looks more like a dwarf longsword to me.
@@marcelOberauer Yeh exactly my thought. The reaper looks like the sword the elves used in the battle of the last alliance with that epic switcheroo move
reminds me of those long-handles sabers elves had in the LoTR movie.
Man you shot a Blade with a caliber used for military purpose ... I will play devils advocate here and bring you the truth ... it will never stop
Military purpose doesn’t mean much though.
7.62×39 is only commonly in use by third world armies at this point, and it is laughable in terms of actual energy delivered to target, especially comapared to more common hunting cartriges like .308 Remington or 7.62×54r
@@vampyr2936 But still. Why would you expect a sword to take one on it's flat side and not break?
@@vampyr2936 Yeah, and in terms of energy delivered to target our military uses 5.56, which delivers less energy than a 7.62x39....
You're comparing an assault rifle round to a battle rifle round
Thank you for your video, because of you, they offered it again and I just received mine. I must say, I expected more enthusiasm from my wife and kids.
2007 wow! 14 years! I remember jizzy my pants when ZT became a company. These guys are fresh breath of air.
Hey Skall remember that time you shot a Zombie Tools weapon?
It will never be called elegant, but damn if it isn't cool.
I know right? I wish I could buy all those Zombie Tools, but money is tight and... I'd also have to buy some diamonds ;)
It find it simplicity to be quite elegant, actually. Can you give me an example of what you consider elegant, please?
I think it to be elegant in the sense that all the movements you can make with this thing are strong and sturdy. Good for lopping off bits!
Also that little curve at the bottom of the blade makes me go "mmmmmmm"
"Thanks Truck, excellent ambient noise!" Oh Silly Skall, trying to pass off a fart to someone else lol
One of my favourite melee weapon concepts ever. so pretty.
While some people would call this "mall ninja sh*t," I absolutely love the design. Idk why, but I've always loved long handled swords, like the nagamaki, and the example you provided at the beginning.
I do drills with both my Spits, I have the old version too! The thing I love about the smaller version is torque, it’s very powerful and nimble. The favourite of all my swords ⚔️
I might add, the upward stroke of the Spit is menacing. You can literally pick heavy things up into the air, something you cant do with your average sword.. The long Haft generates alot of power!
What is length and weight of the smaller Spit?
I’ve always wondered what a Zulu Iklwa would be like in the hands of someone more accustomed to swords, since it’s like a gladius with a longer handle
Now we need a tactical zebra shield :p
@@andredulac4456 I'm sure you mean ox hide
It's honestly one of the most overlooked weapons in history. A well made traditional one with a full tang not as heavy as this would be very interesting indeed.
They made one on forged in fire
It is a devastatingly effective weapon even when used like a sword. The spear was designed to stab as well as slash and hack
It makes me think of the elvish swords they had at Helm's Deep in Peter Jackson's movies.
Those were based off of the Nagamaki. As they are large two-handed single edged swords. But it does bear a lot of similarities in ideas.
The Reaper looks even more similar
Like 100 years for now there’s gonna be someone like him reviewing what we consider advanced weaponry
With the amount of libtardery and banning things going on I highly doubt it, but I hope youre right.
I just got mine. They brought it back.
Absolutely love it!
The word "Iklwa" comes from the sound the weapon would make when entering a foes body.
And being wretched free
@@jeremybriggs1707 That too.
I cant even imagine that noise. Much less actually hearing it then trying to spell it
@@rivalsplay3618 I'd imagine it would be a very wet sounding Ik-*squishy noise*wa as you pull it out. Kinda like a really loud swallowing noise but like outside the body and more slushing as the hot entrails are poked out.
@@rivalsplay3618 imagine a really wet fart mixed with the sound of smashing a finger bad enough to shoot blood out from under your fingernail. Got that sound? Multiply it by 1000
Hey boss. I know you don't really like the katana and stuff, but Ghost of Tsushima is out. I was wondering if you'd be interested in at least checking out the sword styles. Plus there are mongolian weapons as well that you may be looking to check out.
How many times does he have to say he doesnt dislike katanas?
@@coltenlester9426 well he doesn't dislike them, but he doesn't like them either from what I can tell. Indifferent is the word, now that I think about it.
He just preffers having cross-guards last I checked.
I mean tsubas work too, but prefrences are prefrences.
I think it's bcs you cant detach tsuka's end and kill enemies rightly.
Every time he strikes i see his hand in the middle of what looks like a sword and i keep thinking hes half swording XD
am I the only one who was just captivated by Skall's absolutely fantastic beard, and not the weapon?
I was half expecting him to throw it like a huge throwing knive
a hypothetical I was thinking about recently: Let's say you're a weapons/armor manufacturer in the middle ages and you had access to one modern materials technology (and sufficient supplies to keep it viable) whioch would you choose and why? A:) Modern Metals: Titanium, aluminium etc. B:) Various plastics: Nylon, Lexan, whatever they make hockey pads out of, etc. or C:) Carbon Fiber. Just a fun exercise to think about
Good fucking steel. Titanium is a nightmare when it comes to forging it: it's fragile thus can be bent in very thin temperature window. And weight loss would not be worth it. What i would defenately want is modern zips, fastexes, that kind of stuff
A termomether?
Steel. Many other materials have short term advantages but you can't resharpen carbon fiber and good luck with titanium. Tungsten alloys might make a good war hammer but your shoulder will be gone after 1 swing. Good alloys of steel and a good education for my smiths would matter much more than and fancy materials.
*"unless 2020 unleashes an actual zombie ..."*
They haven't opened the Can-US border yet, Skall.
Give it time. At least one of us is properly ready.
I beg to differ!
I cross the border every week for my job muhaha
there's type of weapon in northern of thailand call
"SWORD THAT BRING RIGHOUS VICTORY TO THE MAN"
or
"GROUND SPEAR (or lance)"
that being the hybrid of sword and spear (or lance)
Skallagrim...Thank you for this review. It definitely brought this unique zombie tool back in the spotlight. I missed it on it’s first run and regretted not ordering it. But now that it’s back, I places my order. I hope to have it shortly after Christmas. Just another thing to look forward to in 2021.
I love the look and your demonstration shows me I could use it effectively despite my lack of skill.
Hey Skallagrim, I'm a writer and I'm currently working on a zombie apocalypse story(fittingly enough for the video) and I was wondering if I could mention your channel by name.
I'm not sure if you need permission to shout out a channel.
Considering that it would drive subscriptions, I doubt he'd have a problem, and even if he did, I don't think there's anything that he could do about it.
It's published intellectual property, so it technically falls under copyright protection if he really wanted to pursue action. Whether or not he would even care or be able to do anything about it is irrelevant, I would want his permission regardless. Detrimental or beneficial, I would want someone to ask me before using or mentioning my material, if for no other reason than to be polite.
@@cuachogaidh I would recommend using his email as this is technically for business
Good luck with your book!
This is how I like to think the aiel spears look like, in wheel of time.
_"It's been 6 YEARS..."_
Yeah, but you get 7 for breaking a glass mirror... And you broke STEEL... So, GeT oVeR iT. 😂🤣
The first thing I thought of when I seen zombie tools in the title was “is he gonna shoot it” but since you said to let it go I will
NEVER
skall's sarcasm is quite obvious in the end, but all the more badass and stylish for it.
You know the Zulu shortened a spear to use as an intermediate weapon that was comparable to a sword.
They carried this along with a long spear and a shield. The men were already trained with spear and shield and the short spear added little to their combat load.
The Zulu armed in this way were responsible for the defeat of two “modern” armies during the Zulu wars.
The short spear did not evolve it was invented to fill the space normally filled by British sword (a diminishing role as a combat weapon at the time for sure)
"A dragon hunting weapon from the age of the gods. The earliest form of the cross spear, serving as both a sword and a spear.
Its owner was the Nameless King, a deific hunter of dragons. The swordspear is imbued with lightning, of which he was the heir."
Fun fact. The zule spear, the ixwa, Is named after the sound it made when you pulled it out of the human you stabbed.
Not so fun for the guy who just got stabbed
To me the kicker about zombie tools is that the price is very good for something you can be pretty positive will last you years. Not the most nimble, no historical designs, but extremely resilient and reliable.
That's good value to me
That’s one beautiful weapon my man. Absolutely gorgeous.
“It’s been 6 years..” *People don’t forget!*
I have said for years a shorter sword blade on a very long shaft would be amazing. Most of the benefits of a spear and sword. I wonder why this wasn't done more often.
I've always loved this concept and wish that starwars would make a lightsaber like this
Its essentially like a lightsaber staff with only one blade ignited
Mixing the effectiveness of a spear with the dexterity of a sword. There's always something very aesthetically pleasing about the iklwa 🤩
Skall, as a half Arab half Black man- you truly are my spirit animal
This seems to me like a perfect home defense weapon to replace ye ole baseball bat 😂😂
That thing looks like a modern version of the Yklwa.
This man drawing a double bladed sword over his shoulder made me real nervous lol
Fun fact about the makers of these wonderful blades: They actually love beer. I've ran across them several times around town at the bars. Nowhere else. Just the bars.
They are awesome to sit and chat shop with, though be prepared to pay for a round(or four) to talk over. If you're local, the "12 pack fee" is literal. They will resharpen your blade for a twelve pack of good beer.
Seriously, if you want a good, usable blade... You're not going to get much better. Quality work with great attention to detail. They're not cheap, but no well-made blade ever has been.
Edit because I was watching while typing: Skallagrim, the trick to drawing out of those pressure lock sheaths is using your draw thumb to push the blade out of the sheath partially while drawing.
Zombie tools! Love that company, great quality work.