Cutting tatami with the Balaur Arms Byakko Katana from Kult of Athena

In this video, I cut some tatami mats with the new Byakko Katana from the Balaur Arms line of swords that Kult of Athena sent to me for testing. I was impressed with the performance of this relatively inexpensive katana. As can be seen in the video, it cuts through tatami, even thick double mat targets, with ease.
Here is a link to this sword on the Kult of Athena website: www.kultofathena.com/product/...

[@ianyoung6706]

I can never judge the quality of a sword by these videos unless the man actually gives details about balance, weight, etc., because I’m convinced this guy could do triple-cut combos with a piece of rebar if he wanted to.

[@thescholar-general5975]

I take it as inspiration that skill can overcome many challenges when using blades which are not optimized cutters.

[@KF1]

I've seen him cut many things. This had an ultra clean feel

[@fallenstudent1103]

TBF he didn't put "review" on the title just "cutting tatami with." Look at his video library and you'll see the actual reviews titled as "review."

[@user-qx4fc1up8y]

Extremely satisfying video!

[@erichusayn]

Very nice cutting as always. Especially that same side double and tonbo.

[@fulltangclan]

Excellent cutting! 🔥🗡🤘🏻

[@Geersart]

impressive on that double roll especially

[@rmcswords]

Nice cuts man

[@tedblackburn8679]

Very nice cutting. Cool bongo's too.
Cheers from an I-Land

[@KF1]

Top form, wicked good sir.

[@ambulocetusnatans]

I see that they also have a blade in Sirasaya. That might be a good starting point for a project piece. Does the Hamon look like it was quenched in water or oil? It's hard to tell from here.

[@Psycho-Ssnake]

Is your name Snake? Cuz You're pretty good.

[@tengu190]

Have you ever cut with a Dragon King Autumn?

[@saberserpent1134]

Not familiar with the company, but the fit and finish looks fantastic.