Fool!!!..... Just kidding. It is a wood core scabbard. When using good quality, accurate reproductions, European medieval swords use scabbards with cores made similar to Japanese swords. They are just covered with leather over the wood core.
See the slow motion from 0:24 to understand what i mean by angling the sword. You must be at the desired angle before leaving the sheath or you may risk hitting you target flat.
@newtubetubetube It's impossible to hit the target with the flat unless he grips the sword wrong. No matter what the starting angle, you hit the target with the angle you want. Although proper edge alignment only comes with practice, there is no way to accidentally connect with the flat of your blade. And near as I can tell, this guy has perfect edge alignment. These are very smooth cuts we can see in this video.
@newtubetubetube I watched it again, and you need stronger spectacles. He very clearly does NOT turn the sword before impact, but is perfectly aligned through the whole cut. I have watched it several times now (it's even in slow mo for your convenience), but I am at a loss for where this alleged turn of yours is.
@Gilmaris i don't need stronger spectacle, but you need to learn how to do iai...
The sword must be turned the the correct angle before it leave the saya. To do that, you turn the saya with the left hand has you draw with the right hand. In iai, both the left and right part of the body work.
You can't just 'angle it' right in mid air because it would involve unwanted wrist rotation and weaken the cut.
Once the blade is cleared, it go directly to the target. Without turning or hesitation.
@newtubetubetube I've been doing Iai for eleven years, I think I know a thing or two. In Iai, yes, you turn the saya so the sword is in the correct angle for the nuki-tsuke you want. My Iaido is MSR, don't know about yours, but the sword leaves the saya by the help of the ring finger for nukitsuke, meaning the angle had better be right by the time the kissaki leaves the saya. This is more a form issue, though, and nothing stops me from drawing quick, THEN adjusting and cutting hard, hammer grip.
The cut will not be weakened, because at any rate it will not have started until it is fully clear of the scabbard. The angle of the scabbard at 0:24 may look a bit odd at first, but when you see that he's cutting slightly upwards, the angle isn't off by much. I would have expected an even more oblique cut, perhaps, but that draw, and that cut, is fine. Remember, while what he is doing may technically be considered iai, it's not Iaido. You don't see him doing chiburi, either.
Fool! You can't unsheathe, iai style, with a leather sheath! This is very dangerous, you could cut right through it and lose your fingers!
Safety concern aside, you cannot properly angle the sword before you clear the saya because of the way it is mounted on your belt.
A hardwood saya will allow you to angle the blade as you draw. If you let it loose in your belt, you will also be able to push it back to clear the blade, saving your fingers in the process.
@newtubetubetube Even if it was a leather scabbard, which it isn't (as ShooterMike's already explained), that should not matter if you draw the sword correctly. You don't want the edge cutting against the scabbard no matter what the scabbard is made of, because for one thing it's not good for the edge, and for another it's not good for the scabbard either. So with a correct draw, even the Japanese saya could be all leather and still be completely safe.
@Gilmaris said "Even if it was a leather scabbard, which it isn't [...]"
It's a double edge blade, there is no back to rest on the hardwood saya bottom. A leather sheath warp the blade and any edge contact could easily cut through it. A katana could use a leather saya only because of the flat back...
What the point of your message? You started by saying that this was a non-issue because he explain it was in fact a wood saya. And yet, you go on babbling nonsense about safety.
@newtubetubetube Bear in mind that some tachi DID sport a double-edged mono-uchi, which is an early style tachi, but which never went out of style. Also, to rest the mune on the saya as you draw is practical (because it is a curved blade), but with a straight blade this isn't as necessary. If you really need to, you can keep the scabbard horizontal and rest the flat of the blade against it. At any rate, quick-draw WAS practiced with medieval and dark-age swords.
@newtubetubetube "What the point of your message? You started by saying that this was a non-issue because he explain it was in fact a wood saya. And yet, you go on babbling nonsense about safety. "
Huh? YOU were the one who started spouting nonsense about safety. I merely countered your nonsense. What does that have to do with you being corrected about the scabbard? Your rant showed a lack of understanding of how even the katana is drawn, and THAT is what I corrected.
how the hell does he pile it back up lol
NobodyLikesPaul 6 months ago
That is a nice blade. any Idea how much one of those runs for nowadays?
jinnd319 7 months ago
Damn, I wouldn't want to get in a sword fight with you!
MrMadmardin 8 months ago
the katana is my favorite but you are one of few that can show skill with a European Style Sword :D
MrMetalwolf08 8 months ago
Fool!!!..... Just kidding. It is a wood core scabbard. When using good quality, accurate reproductions, European medieval swords use scabbards with cores made similar to Japanese swords. They are just covered with leather over the wood core.
ShooterMikeSBG 1 year ago
See the slow motion from 0:24 to understand what i mean by angling the sword. You must be at the desired angle before leaving the sheath or you may risk hitting you target flat.
newtubetubetube 1 year ago
@newtubetubetube It's impossible to hit the target with the flat unless he grips the sword wrong. No matter what the starting angle, you hit the target with the angle you want. Although proper edge alignment only comes with practice, there is no way to accidentally connect with the flat of your blade. And near as I can tell, this guy has perfect edge alignment. These are very smooth cuts we can see in this video.
Gilmaris 7 months ago
@Gilmaris said "And near as I can tell, [...]"
You said it, you can't tell much about this. Watch again at 0:24
He turned the edge to the mat right before impact. The angle should have been right from the scabbard position.
newtubetubetube 7 months ago
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Gilmaris 7 months ago
@newtubetubetube I watched it again, and you need stronger spectacles. He very clearly does NOT turn the sword before impact, but is perfectly aligned through the whole cut. I have watched it several times now (it's even in slow mo for your convenience), but I am at a loss for where this alleged turn of yours is.
Gilmaris 7 months ago
@Gilmaris i don't need stronger spectacle, but you need to learn how to do iai...
The sword must be turned the the correct angle before it leave the saya. To do that, you turn the saya with the left hand has you draw with the right hand. In iai, both the left and right part of the body work.
You can't just 'angle it' right in mid air because it would involve unwanted wrist rotation and weaken the cut.
Once the blade is cleared, it go directly to the target. Without turning or hesitation.
newtubetubetube 7 months ago
@newtubetubetube I've been doing Iai for eleven years, I think I know a thing or two. In Iai, yes, you turn the saya so the sword is in the correct angle for the nuki-tsuke you want. My Iaido is MSR, don't know about yours, but the sword leaves the saya by the help of the ring finger for nukitsuke, meaning the angle had better be right by the time the kissaki leaves the saya. This is more a form issue, though, and nothing stops me from drawing quick, THEN adjusting and cutting hard, hammer grip.
Gilmaris 7 months ago
The cut will not be weakened, because at any rate it will not have started until it is fully clear of the scabbard. The angle of the scabbard at 0:24 may look a bit odd at first, but when you see that he's cutting slightly upwards, the angle isn't off by much. I would have expected an even more oblique cut, perhaps, but that draw, and that cut, is fine. Remember, while what he is doing may technically be considered iai, it's not Iaido. You don't see him doing chiburi, either.
Gilmaris 7 months ago
Fool! You can't unsheathe, iai style, with a leather sheath! This is very dangerous, you could cut right through it and lose your fingers!
Safety concern aside, you cannot properly angle the sword before you clear the saya because of the way it is mounted on your belt.
A hardwood saya will allow you to angle the blade as you draw. If you let it loose in your belt, you will also be able to push it back to clear the blade, saving your fingers in the process.
Have fun, stay safe.
newtubetubetube 1 year ago
@newtubetubetube Even if it was a leather scabbard, which it isn't (as ShooterMike's already explained), that should not matter if you draw the sword correctly. You don't want the edge cutting against the scabbard no matter what the scabbard is made of, because for one thing it's not good for the edge, and for another it's not good for the scabbard either. So with a correct draw, even the Japanese saya could be all leather and still be completely safe.
Gilmaris 7 months ago
@Gilmaris said "Even if it was a leather scabbard, which it isn't [...]"
It's a double edge blade, there is no back to rest on the hardwood saya bottom. A leather sheath warp the blade and any edge contact could easily cut through it. A katana could use a leather saya only because of the flat back...
What the point of your message? You started by saying that this was a non-issue because he explain it was in fact a wood saya. And yet, you go on babbling nonsense about safety.
newtubetubetube 7 months ago
@newtubetubetube Bear in mind that some tachi DID sport a double-edged mono-uchi, which is an early style tachi, but which never went out of style. Also, to rest the mune on the saya as you draw is practical (because it is a curved blade), but with a straight blade this isn't as necessary. If you really need to, you can keep the scabbard horizontal and rest the flat of the blade against it. At any rate, quick-draw WAS practiced with medieval and dark-age swords.
Gilmaris 7 months ago
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@newtubetubetube "What the point of your message? You started by saying that this was a non-issue because he explain it was in fact a wood saya. And yet, you go on babbling nonsense about safety. "
Huh? YOU were the one who started spouting nonsense about safety. I merely countered your nonsense. What does that have to do with you being corrected about the scabbard? Your rant showed a lack of understanding of how even the katana is drawn, and THAT is what I corrected.
Gilmaris 7 months ago
nice sword.i prefer katana's but that is one nice sword
ryuhyabusa1000 1 year ago
beautifull swords and moves
xathanaric 1 year ago
That is likely one of the best single handed sword designs in the sw. production world
TempestDust 1 year ago
damn dude nice moves
HELLZONE7745 1 year ago
what kind of sword is that?
krirre 2 years ago
Good job, very nicely done. :)
Kunstdesfechtens 2 years ago
Wow. Awesome little sword. You could probably do iaijutsu/battoujutsu with that thing. I'm going to have to get myself an ATrim blade someday.
emu4286 2 years ago
Amazing Cutting. Thank you for posting!
dragontgreg 2 years ago
damn I curse myself every morning for not snagging one when Gus had his 'payoff' sale.
AlbionFan57 3 years ago
SUPERB CUTTING
kenpachi316 3 years ago
Excellent work! Liking the "reuse it" mentality too hehehe :)
JekHawkins 3 years ago
That second cut starting at 2:32 was lightning fast, even in slow motion!
Djemps 3 years ago
very nice cutting, esp 2:08-2:10 and 3:21-3:24
csthundercat 3 years ago