Thank you so much for showing the results of the abusive tests. Cloudhammer clearly does impeccable heat treatment with their S5 steel, absolutely top of the game in terms of blade durability in today's katana world. I would like to see their S5 blades pitted against Howard Clark's L6 blades in a death battle of durability.
That's a good one...but gotta say if I had s Howard Clark blade I would only be cutting Air molecules 😊😊😊 but I will pin this S5 against another brands S5
The Black Lotus S5 is absolutely phenomenal. Ito is rock solid. Fittings are crisp and gorgeous. The shape of the tsuka is exquisite. Best money I've ever spent on a sword.
@JSBladecraft thank you for this video. Because of it, i discovered RVA and was able to go in person to and purchase some quality swords. Ended up getting two, one was an S5 Kodachi. Look forward to trying it out
That's awesome, you were able to go there in person...so much more satisfying...glad I was able to help...Those RVA guys are good people, send them my best
@@JoeSteel1 will do! I will certainly be going back. So much better to be able to handle and personally inspect a new weapon. Mr. John was very knowledgable and i greatly enjoyed talking to him.
It's amazing that the traditional way of forging katana still exists. However, I think even the samurai would have wanted a S5 katana 😁 The dream would be a S5 with clay tempered hamon 😮😮
Great point! Agreed made a video argument in a short regarding how more formidable the Samurai would have been with the access to these super steel. the nature of S5 Is to be through hardened so clay tempering would weaken the blade. but yes would look nice
Mine was fully sharpened, could have been sharper, sure but definitely a sharp enough factor edge to cut well,I will repair some chips from hard use, and see how easy or hard it is to bring it to a very keen edge.
subscribed off this video! im looking forward to RVA katana restocking the s5 black lotus so i can grab one! theyre only about 15 minutes from my house so that will be nice.
Nice testing. I have the S5 Kodachi and it is pretty nice. Has a few minor problems at the moment, but they can be fixed. It is really fun to practice with because it is short and light.
I bought a blade from what I was told was a craftsman in Japan. It wasn't extremely expensive, but I'm wondering how I can get an expert's opinion of what it is?
Well see so far the edge is good still...but technically the edge retention is good but not the best it excells in toughness, absorbs impacts so freaking good, with no cracks or bends...thus far....definitely a Steel to be reckoned with in 24
I want Cloudhammer to offer a "Premium" line of S5 swords. Doeskin leather. Full wrap Samegawa with emperor node. Patina-finished sukashi tsuba. I'd pay double their current pricing. Great video. The S5 is absolutely the way to go in 2024.
Unless there are nails in the wood it should be fine, the only thing that might happen eventually is the nakago or tang would shift from the friction, but everything is still pretty tight on this...and blade is fine...its a strong steel but everything has its limits, this happens to be alot higher than orhers
This steel really impressed me...its uncommonly tough...She will handle Katanaland with no issue, question how is the edge retention compared to the t10s, 1095, L6 ect.
@@JoeSteel1 Eric had it and sharpened it before i got it ive cut a few times with it and haven’t needed sharpening yet.about the same as L6 with the extra bonus of not bending.
I love the Navy blue & black color scheme Joe; this was a great review and I love the detail that was put into the design. Also, the website you bought this from, do they have pirate cutlass or Rapier swords?
How are they going to go from having kashira that hangs out proud of the ito, to now having the ito overlap the outside of the kashira? I mean its better the new way of course so thats good. Hopefully they saw past criticisms and are now fundamentally changing their handle designs...hopefully?
If they are not gonna, or able to perfectly line it up, then overlap of ITO over KASHIRA is WAY better, the metal overlapped cap won't cut into your palm. Kudos for absolutely listening to criticism to improve products
@@JoeSteel1 I know what you mean I also have a jkoo it's very nice I only paid $300 for my Ronin Dojo pro .... And it has Buffalo horn ... So I was a little upset with cloudhammer for not including Buffalo horn on a $700 sword
Different properties, S5 is more corrosion resistant, and is a shock steel, Vanadis is more like MAGNACUT and I don't think it would be a suitable steel for swords
Don't think that is the case brother, this was the first sample I've seen from them in over a year...and I review and talk about what's in my video scope, my recommendation is always to keep options open.
@@JoeSteel1not really, historically they aready have very good swords compared to their neighbors, the problem is logistics, just like how invading japan is hard, so is japans power projection, since they have to cross the same sea.
why sk5 should be a super steel? is not and is not what i'd put on blade. expc a katana that is not the sharpest and strongest sword at hand. Better go with a 1060 or, for good looking, the same sandwich of mild steel and a hard steel for the core. but again....is a katana.
Hard to follow what your saying words are a little jumbled but I think your saying there are other steels that work better for a Katana, which is valid depending on what the customer wants/needs and can afford
If you listened and paid attention to the video at all, which you obviously did not. you would know THIS is Shock Steel, and one of the purposes of the company sending me this sample is to hard test it on materials and elements to demonstrate the resilient properties of the steel, after ofcourse the normal cutting was performed, unstood there JUMP-TO-CONCLUSION-LARRY..??? Good day to you.
AND YOU DONT THINK IN THE HEAT OF BATTLE, THERE WAS NEVER A SITUATION OF SWORDS SLAMMED AGAINST EACH ORHER OR FELL AND SLAMMED DOWN ON STONE...OR ARE YOU JUST COMMENTING ON WHAT YOU KNOW FROM MOVIES???😅😅😅
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I think this blade is perfect. Any blade that don’t scratch lose its edge and can take a beating is what I want most out of this katana
It's some really good steel for a katana just not the most. Astecthicly pleasing as it cannot have a clay tempering hamon
Thank you so much for showing the results of the abusive tests. Cloudhammer clearly does impeccable heat treatment with their S5 steel, absolutely top of the game in terms of blade durability in today's katana world. I would like to see their S5 blades pitted against Howard Clark's L6 blades in a death battle of durability.
That's a good one...but gotta say if I had s Howard Clark blade I would only be cutting Air molecules 😊😊😊 but I will pin this S5 against another brands S5
Attach them to giant Bey Blades & Let Em Rip!
Bought the Black Lotus S5 about a month ago ! It’s amazing… from the steel to the leather wrap and fittings. Practically indestructible !
Brilliant, great choice Friend, yes I am pretty taken back at the build as well, enjoy it👊👊👊
The Black Lotus S5 is absolutely phenomenal. Ito is rock solid. Fittings are crisp and gorgeous. The shape of the tsuka is exquisite. Best money I've ever spent on a sword.
@JSBladecraft thank you for this video. Because of it, i discovered RVA and was able to go in person to and purchase some quality swords. Ended up getting two, one was an S5 Kodachi. Look forward to trying it out
That's awesome, you were able to go there in person...so much more satisfying...glad I was able to help...Those RVA guys are good people, send them my best
@@JoeSteel1 will do! I will certainly be going back. So much better to be able to handle and personally inspect a new weapon. Mr. John was very knowledgable and i greatly enjoyed talking to him.
Bro, thanks for the review. Thanks for showing the real cuts you made.
And thanks to you for watching, enjoying it and hopefully walking away with more knowledge of the steel
Thanks for the shoutouts Joe, we love your content man! Good job!
Any time! You guys are killing it over there, good job fellas and thanks to the both of you for the opportunity
I bought the S5 from Cloudhammer, and it's called Riptide. I am absolutely proud of it. The shipping was incredibly fast.
That's fantastic, the S5 is definitely a steel to look at in 2024...be safe
That sword is built like an M1 Abrams Joe.
Honestly the steel really impressed me, and how it was assembled around it was glorious
It's amazing that the traditional way of forging katana still exists. However, I think even the samurai would have wanted a S5 katana 😁 The dream would be a S5 with clay tempered hamon 😮😮
Great point! Agreed made a video argument in a short regarding how more formidable the Samurai would have been with the access to these super steel. the nature of S5 Is to be through hardened so clay tempering would weaken the blade. but yes would look nice
Some reviewers like the tough steel but found sharpening to be inconsistent. Was yours fully sharpened?
Mine was fully sharpened, could have been sharper, sure but definitely a sharp enough factor edge to cut well,I will repair some chips from hard use, and see how easy or hard it is to bring it to a very keen edge.
Brother that damn thing is a beast!! Really loving all the content lately bro
Man that S5 is the new Super Steel....YES....better than S7 and Yes....my choice for the Zombie Apoc days...😆😆😆😆
subscribed off this video! im looking forward to RVA katana restocking the s5 black lotus so i can grab one! theyre only about 15 minutes from my house so that will be nice.
Much appreciated Brother, Would love to have a sword shop like RVA near me...very cool
I’m looking for swords for the upcoming Zombie Apocalypse and this might fill the bill
yup this Z5 is some strong stuff, I see a big future for this steel to be used in different ways thanks for watching
Nice testing. I have the S5 Kodachi and it is pretty nice. Has a few minor problems at the moment, but they can be fixed. It is really fun to practice with because it is short and light.
Wow I reviewed a very similar if not the Same product, such a fun short sword to play with, it is perfect in my ways.
Nice review! Glad they listened to your improvement suggestions
Thanks for watching! yes. it's good when our reviews don't fall to the waist side, and they look to improve,
I bought a blade from what I was told was a craftsman in Japan. It wasn't extremely expensive, but I'm wondering how I can get an expert's opinion of what it is?
Hopefully the smith put his signature on the nakago, the tang, and then you would have to get info on him...or speak to an expert
I like it. Can get I so close to DH levels of sharp, and it will hold that edge forever
Well see so far the edge is good still...but technically the edge retention is good but not the best it excells in toughness, absorbs impacts so freaking good, with no cracks or bends...thus far....definitely a Steel to be reckoned with in 24
@JoeSteel1 is that one from a while ago?
I want Cloudhammer to offer a "Premium" line of S5 swords. Doeskin leather. Full wrap Samegawa with emperor node. Patina-finished sukashi tsuba. I'd pay double their current pricing.
Great video. The S5 is absolutely the way to go in 2024.
Fantastic you saying so, I'm sure they will get the comment. Agreed an S5 premium would be grand or more like Many "grand" 😆...thanks for watching
If I tried to chop a dry log with this, would it chip or break the blade? Would it do much to the log?
Unless there are nails in the wood it should be fine, the only thing that might happen eventually is the nakago or tang would shift from the friction, but everything is still pretty tight on this...and blade is fine...its a strong steel but everything has its limits, this happens to be alot higher than orhers
Just so you understand it's not meant to be a wood chopper, all tests are done to show the strength of the steel
I have the exact one Jensen reviewed. Its very tough. No problem cutting 3” 10 year old bamboo.
This steel really impressed me...its uncommonly tough...She will handle Katanaland with no issue, question how is the edge retention compared to the t10s, 1095, L6 ect.
@@JoeSteel1 Eric had it and sharpened it before i got it ive cut a few times with it and haven’t needed sharpening yet.about the same as L6 with the extra bonus of not bending.
@@JoeSteel1 i have the exact same sx105v that you reviewed as well. Eric has blessed both with triple noodle cuts before i got them,lol.
I am impressed! Another great video Joe!
Xoxoxoxo Karl my friend, yes S5 looks to be the hot steel right now
you can hit the spine on mono steel, you cant hit a differential treatment steel due to the shock transfer to the hardened section breaks the blade
Through hardened is def. Tougher than DH blades, but not all TH. blades can handle that stress like S5
I love the Navy blue & black color scheme Joe; this was a great review and I love the detail that was put into the design. Also, the website you bought this from, do they have pirate cutlass or Rapier swords?
Yes just contact them, and they will hook you up
@@JoeSteel1 Oh I was just curious, but I will contact them when I decide to pick up a sword.
Beautyfull sword brother.. much love and respect, great review
Much appreciated Stef my brotha
Love watching an Aikdo master do their thing with a Katana 🇯🇵 🇺🇸 🇳🇿
😆😆😆Master of something not sure what that is yet...lol..thanks for watching
@@JoeSteel1 I dabbled in a variety of martial arts but never stuck with one. Just enough training to be dangerous (to myself)
Im learning 👍
How are they going to go from having kashira that hangs out proud of the ito, to now having the ito overlap the outside of the kashira? I mean its better the new way of course so thats good. Hopefully they saw past criticisms and are now fundamentally changing their handle designs...hopefully?
If they are not gonna, or able to perfectly line it up, then overlap of ITO over KASHIRA is WAY better, the metal overlapped cap won't cut into your palm. Kudos for absolutely listening to criticism to improve products
I agree wish mine came with Buffalo horn
I wish so many more would just include it....Jkoo has been one that has always satisfied in that department all around the saya..
@@JoeSteel1 I know what you mean I also have a jkoo it's very nice I only paid $300 for my Ronin Dojo pro .... And it has Buffalo horn ... So I was a little upset with cloudhammer for not including Buffalo horn on a $700 sword
Is the S5 superior to Vanadis 4 Extra?
Different properties, S5 is more corrosion resistant, and is a shock steel, Vanadis is more like MAGNACUT and I don't think it would be a suitable steel for swords
@@JoeSteel1 is that so, a lot of people recommend me the steel it's have a god edge retention and a very good ductility, but i will keep your advice.
@yusufrakhmatmaulana6210 I could be wrong but it looks like more a really good knife steel
@JoeSteel1 ahh i see. The S5 and S7 are more reliable for swords because they're shock steel.
Good review Joe, thanks for sharing YAH bless brother !
My pleasure!!...thanks brother M
You should use the S5 and challenge Scab again ,lol.
Brother I need a dam Chainsaw to beat Scab in a chopping competition 😆😆😆😆
@@JoeSteel1 🤣🤣🤣🤣
I see they got rid of that nasty transition where the fuchi meets the ito.
Yes, Yes, Yes...very glad to know they are listening to reviews and improving the product,
Have it on mine
@@Kratos_God_of_50_BMG I’m getting tired of hearing about this co., like they’re the only ones who make katana😞
Don't think that is the case brother, this was the first sample I've seen from them in over a year...and I review and talk about what's in my video scope, my recommendation is always to keep options open.
@@armoredsweatpants3997 I understand, believe me. That’s how I am with firearms 😕
This is effectively a "divine blade" in comparison to ancient katanas.
I have said it before. If Ancient Samurai had access to these weopons of today. Steel of today, Japan may have had larger territory..LOL
@@JoeSteel1not really, historically they aready have very good swords compared to their neighbors, the problem is logistics, just like how invading japan is hard, so is japans power projection, since they have to cross the same sea.
Focus!!!!!
Focus???
soak the mats before use
Ahhhhh yeah my friend I am aware, and it was done...thanks for the 411
why sk5 should be a super steel? is not and is not what i'd put on blade. expc a katana that is not the sharpest and strongest sword at hand. Better go with a 1060 or, for good looking, the same sandwich of mild steel and a hard steel for the core. but again....is a katana.
Hard to follow what your saying words are a little jumbled but I think your saying there are other steels that work better for a Katana, which is valid depending on what the customer wants/needs and can afford
seems incredibly not intelligent to use the spine to destroy it. in NO scenario is the spine ever tested like that, in war and training.
If you listened and paid attention to the video at all, which you obviously did not. you would know THIS is Shock Steel, and one of the purposes of the company sending me this sample is to hard test it on materials and elements to demonstrate the resilient properties of the steel, after ofcourse the normal cutting was performed, unstood there JUMP-TO-CONCLUSION-LARRY..??? Good day to you.
AND YOU DONT THINK IN THE HEAT OF BATTLE, THERE WAS NEVER A SITUATION OF SWORDS SLAMMED AGAINST EACH ORHER OR FELL AND SLAMMED DOWN ON STONE...OR ARE YOU JUST COMMENTING ON WHAT YOU KNOW FROM MOVIES???😅😅😅
@@JoeSteel1 slam it with the sharp end, not the thick end.
@qaibthai8996 in time, i did a short hitting it against a solid metal coffee canister....not ready to fully destroy it