Do not do this when cleaning katana, spring 5-10 dollars and get a sword cleaning kit if you are a novice. Most definitely do not use baby oil, Paul Chen sells some quality sword oil for a very affordable price. Also do not use any random tissue, use rice paper, with a tissue the fibers are abrasive and with scratch up your blade over time. Please practice proper katana maintenance.
@bbillyk I don't have a very high budget but I was thinking about purchasing a united cutlery 42 inch katana but I don't have much experience with brands. I need durability. Thanks.
@creamedsheep In my opinion, United cutlery isn't very great for weapons. It's cheap like steel they use. If you're low on budget, save up for a musashi. Stick to the basics at least.
damascus is good quality but i don't think it's really katana. tamahagane steel, folded and traditional hamon. if it's 200 bucks and has china stamped on the seppa, it's not katana.
@FitterHappier100 Hell, strap 2 Katanas to the handlebars and a spear to the front, maybe some kunai or shuriken to the wheels, CAUSE SOME FUCKING CHAOS!
@Gearsdisraeli I do, actually. I love all curved swords. Scimitar, Sabers, Cutlass, ect. The reason why I only have Katanas though is because it's pretty easy to find a strong, functional Katana for under 200$, when I've never even SEEN a well-made version of any other curved blade for under 500 bucks. I do what I can with what little money I have.
@bbillyk I have a question for you, when would these swords be used? Not katanas, nobody cares about Jap swords designed to cut wooden armor. I'm talking cutlasses/scimitars.
@ARussianHat First thing, ROFL at "Wooden Armor". Samurai armor is made from studded steel or iron scales. Also, cutlasses and scimitars (And i'll throw sabers in there too) were primarily wielded against warriors with little to no armor, such as Persians, pirates, Indians, the British, ect. Curved blades excel at slashing through flesh, but are nearly useless against metal armor. For that, most cultures had either spears, pikes, axes or hammers with rear spikes, or even firearms.
@bbillyk Totally what I meant there bud, I mean are they used on mounted or ground forces? If you knew anything curved weapons were prioritized for mounted soldiers so they could practically glide through their enemies, a scimitar is almost useless on foot because it couldn't get enough momentum behind it to do any real damage, same deal with a cutlass.
@ARussianHat Stop with this now, I have no problems with discussions in my comments but don't go into insults or I'll get out the Blade of a Thousand Deletes. I sent this to the other guy too so just leave it alone.
@badabadasify Stop with this now, I have no problems with discussions in my comments but don't go into insults or I'll get out the Blade of a Thousand Deletes. I sent this to the other guy too so just leave it alone.
@AlitRama All I feel is pity for you as well. I spend my time and my life doing what I love and being myself. I feel no desire to attempt to conform to anyone's perception of "Cool". If you see me as a loser, that is simply because you do not share the same interests as I do.
@AlitRama Is that all men are supposed to be about these days? Sex? I'm not like that, and I never will be. All you people think it makes you tough or cool because you believe yourself to have this country's twisted version of a "Girlfriend", when really, you're all more alone then I ever will be. People like you will never actually care about anyone, because you don't know what it's like to actually be alone. Those at the top can only move down. Those at the bottom can only move up.
hey man, much respect. most people go their entire life trying to impress everybody, and THAT, to me, is a wasted life. keep doing what you do and shittin on the haters broheim.
You don't want to use baybe oil. You want an oil that doesn't have lemon abstract or any other citric acids or minerals because they will tarnished the blade. You want petroluem distilate based oils such as choji oil. Mineral oils are used to keep things moist which you also don't want on a blade. Want proof that petroleum distilates work? Petroleum distilates prevent and reverses rusting.
To keep an edge and shine use the stropping technique.
@bbillyk I have one question: do you mean with funcional weapon only if it cut? Because I practice the sport Iaido and then u really need to look at other things than cutting. And do you to a sport like Iaido or tamesgiri or kendo?
@legodarth21 When I use the term "Functional" I mean many different things. I consider "Functional" to be high carbon steel, at least 6 millimeters thick, definitely full-tang, and sharpened, although you can achieve that yourself. The most important things are full-tang and carbon steel. And no, I don't really practice any specific forms or styles, I'm just a backyard cutter and reviewer. I learned all I know from like, 4 youtube videos.
Cool, man! I didn't know you were into swords, too. I'll have to make a video sharing my Hibben Valiant, Damascus Bastard sword. I believe the only made 100, world wide, so I don't use it, lol. I does have an awesome feel and is made with impeccable quality. I paid a good amount of cabbage for it, but it's was worth it.
@Bllackguard666 Gil Hibben makes absolutely beautiful and flawless display pieces but that's about it. For something to hang above the fireplace to make yourself look like a boss you cant go wrong, but if it ever comes down to swinging something dangerous towards a burgler, an umbrella would likely be a better choice. They hardly have any tang, and are made from stainless steel, which in my experience, decently strong people can bend into a full loop.
@bbillyk This one is really nice. It's 3235x's folded Damascus carbon steel, full tang, and battle ready/fully functional, BUT...is meant to be a decoration. I certainly won't use it. Even though it can take punishment, it's in the same way, not meant to. :D I love it, and will keep it on its plaque forever. I'll make a vid. on it soon. It is awesome.
@Filmskra It means that the steel of the blade extends all the way through the handle, making it infinitely more solid and reliable. If it's not full tang, the blade could bend or even snap at the hilt, and swords that are made that way are strictly for display.
@Filmskra Yup, if the blade has a shaky, and loose handle, chances are it has a "rat tail" tang. Meaning: a shitty piece of soldered, cheap metal on the end of the blade. Full tang is the way to go.
@StormchaserKnight I would absolutely love all of those things, however, I can buy a functional Katana for under 200$, and have yet to see even a somewhat decent looking European blade of any sort for anywhere near that price.
@bbillyk Additionally, Katanas are made to be much stronger than a bastard sword, falcion, or even nordic swords. Made by fashion of folding steel to over 1200 layers, the Katana is, by far, one of the strongest made swords in existence.
Also, the Katana is a slicing weapon, while swords like the Bastard sword and nearly every Norsk sword are bashing blades. They smash through armor and limbs, while a Katana can slice even through most weapons.
@bbillyk 2 things. 1:Cas Hanwei produces 5 European style swords for under 300, 2 for under 200.
2: Do some research on stainless steel. There are extremely high quality stainless steels on the market today, some used in swords, most proprietary. Stainless steel will not "Ruin everyone's day", 440A will.
@bbillyk It is illegal in some states to own weapons like swords. However, check with your local listings. One thing to keep in consideration about legality of using these weapons is whether or not your neighbors can see you doing it.
It is perfectly legal to own a handgun in Wisconsin. However, if you live in the city, and your neighbors see you with in in your lawn, the police have every authority to take it away from you or fine you based on disturbing the public. It has been done.
And dont use baby oil to clean any blade, they sell cheap oils made for different types of metal, the easiest that will work is just use WD40. any knife or sword enthusiast knows this.
DO NOT BUY MUSASHI BLADES OR COLD STEEL! You are wrong "good" musashi and cold steel bladees are often made of Carbon steel, though it is stronger then stainless it is still easily breakable. As for Damascus steel, its not good either. Most Damascus steel blades in modern day only try to imitate the design of the blade rather then the strength. Thee are no Damascus steel swords out there that equal the power of original Damascus steel.
@XGraveXX Easily breakable? Cold Steel's 1055 is incredibly ductile, and incredibly tough; much tougher than traditional tamahagane katanas made from iron sand. It is a great lie propagated by Japanese romantics and gullible historians with no blade knowledge, to even suggest that traditional forge welded tamahagane comes anywhere close to modern tool steels in any aspect of blade performance.
@werewolf15orlando Depends on your budget. If you want like, the most hardcore Katana possible for under about 300$ just search 'Musashi Damascus Katana' and any of the four blades you see there will blow your freaking mind. However, if you're on a under-100$ budget, I recommend the Musashi Hand Carved Dragon Katana or anything from Musashi's Dragon Fury line. However, if you're rich as hell and are looking for something SERIOUSLY hardcore, message me and I'll show you some legendary blades.
@bbillyk Unfortunately, my budget is crap. Thanks for the response, one more question though, what are the conditions needed for storage? (like temperature, moisture, etc.)
@werewolf15orlando Long as it's kept in it's sheath and is always oiled once per month or after cutting anything or touching the blade, it hardly matters.
@StriderCX i can responde you, chinesse katanas are like all the katanas that arent made in japon, they can be good or bad deppending on the metal, if you want it just for showing in a wall, you can buy 440 steel katana, its a cheap metal but its really soft and it cant be sharp a lot, if you want a katana for cuting thinks or practice a martial art, you need a katana of steel 1045, 1060 or 1095, 1045 its the softest, it wouldent break but it doesnt keep sharp a lot, and 1095 its really hard
@muguen22 but it is most probably that it breake if you hit somthin hard, like tree, personaly i recomend a 1045 steel full tang katana with diferential temple, but they are a little expensive, here in argentina they cost like 1500 dolars
@FailureRuux Yeah, first one was 6 minutes and this one was 17 minutes. I'm on teh interwebs 90% of the time so I always catch comments super quick. Useful for being helpful and also for going Kira mode on troll comments.
@FailureRuux no dont use organic oils. the organic oils can eat away at the blade. use relugar lubricating or mineral oil. also small amounts of wd40 are good too.
@MrTechnoAlex Thanks :) I will buy my first katana very soon and it cost 115$ US, so i decided to buy a sword kit maintenance too cause i dont want my blade to rust. :)
@MrTechnoAlex The best cleaning kit out there in my opinion is the windlass & Flitz Care Kit. it consist of polishing, grime removal, and protective coating as well as a cleaning cloth. will remove most rust stains as well. very inexpensive and you may find it at museum replicas.
@Justintapout In my personal experience, I rarely clean my sword and it is in perfect quality even after repeatedly touching it and cutting with it. touching your sword won't harm it unless your sweating, body salt hurt carbon steel, not the body oils. truth be told, carbon steel swords don't need to be maintained that much, theyre a lot hardier than you think. The number one thing though to keep a sword away from though is water. That will rust a blade and should be wiped off promptly.
Most stainless steels are shit because theyre unable to be heat tempered and are usually very soft. The only exception is 440c stainless steel. it has similar properties to 1045 steel. My biggest fear with a sword though isnt if it is stainless steel, rather if it is a rat tail tang. katanas you can tell by seeing if it has mekugi pins which indicate it is full tang. also be carefull, there are a lot a carbon swords out there that arent heat tempered eighter. go with a established company.
@Tneisnart Dear God, you don't have a clue what you're talking about. ALL martensitic steels can be heat tempered, from cheapo Chinese 420J, to the most expensive high HRC powdered steels like Cowry X. 440C is nowhere close to 1045 in any aspect of blade performance; you're comparing a high alloy stainless to a low carbon steel. Stop spreading misinformation, and stick to watching homosexual Japanese cartoons.
@RebelWrestler45 both 440c and 1045 have similar carbon properties with 440c having a carbon content between .90 to 1.20 with 1045 going between .50 to .90. They obviously perform differently but as far as carbon content is, are similar. It is a common fact that martensitic stainless steels may be tempered, but a lot of cheap replicas are now being made with ferritic steels such as 310 which are easy to machine but can not be tempered and that's what I referred to non tempered stainless steels.
@Tneisnart Carbon content only plays a small role in defining the performance properties of a blade; and if a carbon steel has anything more than .5% carbon, it is not 1045, and with the extremely high chromium content of 440C, not to mention all its other alloyed metals, you would be hard pressed to find two classes of steels that are more different. Maybe you misspoke, but you clearly said that with the sole exception of 440C, stainless steel cannot be tempered.
@RebelWrestler45 Out of all of the 400 series, the only type that can used to a certain degree for swinging and light cutting is 440c, obviously there are better options, but as far as light practice swords go, 440c and 1045 are bot good options. they both possess similar edge retention though 440c blades are usually a bit sharper and more stiff while 1045 usually may not as sharp and is softer but has better impact hardness. The reduction in area for 1045 is 45% but carbon content varies bit.
@Tneisnart Carbon content only plays a small role in defining the performance properties of a blade; and if a carbon steel has anything more than .5% carbon, it is not 1045, and with the extremely high chromium content of 440C, not to mention all its other alloyed metals, you would be hard pressed to find two classes of steels that are more different. Maybe you misspoke, but you clearly said that with the sole exception of 440C, stainless steel cannot be tempered.
@Tneisnart Carbon content only plays a small role in defining the performance properties of a blade; and if a carbon steel has anything more than .5% carbon, it is not 1045, and with the extremely high chromium content of 440C, not to mention all its other alloyed metals, you would be hard pressed to find two classes of steels that are more different. Maybe you misspoke, but you clearly said that with the sole exception of 440C, stainless steel cannot be tempered.
Actually, I use 3 in 1 household oil, or Silicone spray(yellow can, most places like Lowes and Home Depot have it). It also depends on how long you store the blade without drawing it. Another good inexpensive Katana brand is..Shinwa..good sword for a decent price.
No mention of Cheness, Ronin Katana, or even Hanwei? You gotta expand your sword buying from just Trueswords dude. Also, maybe its just me, but oiling the edge seems a bit pointless and dangerous. >_> Other than that, nice tips and your cat is mad cute. :3
@MastaDamascus Wait I posted that before I heard he uses baby oil loooool. OP im very sure baby oil is not any good for your blade, use Paul Chen oil or Renaisssance Wax. There is a reason no collectors would reccomend something like baby oil lol.
@ArchitekOGP Yeah baby oil doesnt seem like the best choice lol. And I didnt say oiling the blade is pointless, I said oiling the EDGE itself is pointless since it has very little surface area, not to mention dangerous.
@MastaDamascus Ohhh sorry I wasnt thinking about the actual edge I thought you ment, Hamon area. Its not a very good idea to wipe the edge either lol. No offence to the uploader but people looking for advice on cleaning a sword do another search and you will find some very good videos.
wd40 works a little bit better for oiling the blade because it creates a waterproof barier wd40 also is actually designed to prevent rust and it has rust removing agents within it
@RebelWrestler45 I have had blades rust, from using wd40. If it's not water based, there is something in there that doesn't work good. Silicone spray is much better.
@grimsdyke wd40 is oil petroleum based and designed to absorb water wd40 stands for water dryer 40 read the label i am not trying to sand like an ass im just telling you to read the label wd40 is designed to remove and prevent rust
Do not do this when cleaning katana, spring 5-10 dollars and get a sword cleaning kit if you are a novice. Most definitely do not use baby oil, Paul Chen sells some quality sword oil for a very affordable price. Also do not use any random tissue, use rice paper, with a tissue the fibers are abrasive and with scratch up your blade over time. Please practice proper katana maintenance.
frozenslumber 1 week ago
This vid fuckin pisses me off. I've been jizzing on my blades for 17 years, and now your telling me to use baby oil? Fucking ruined my day.
rangodash 2 weeks ago 3
Lemon oil
zombieinvasionist 3 weeks ago
he is a nerd jajajajajaja!!
layhum950929 1 month ago
wanna pet that cat
hlwss 1 month ago
his name is wookie?
hyun0821 1 month ago
fart at 1:34 i mean
frootloop339 1 month ago
@frootloop339 I'm pretty sure you heard the cat meowing lmao
bbillyk 1 month ago
@bbillyk I don't have a very high budget but I was thinking about purchasing a united cutlery 42 inch katana but I don't have much experience with brands. I need durability. Thanks.
creamedsheep 4 weeks ago
@creamedsheep In my opinion, United cutlery isn't very great for weapons. It's cheap like steel they use. If you're low on budget, save up for a musashi. Stick to the basics at least.
Killeom 4 weeks ago
fart at 1:36 ?
frootloop339 1 month ago
damascus is good quality but i don't think it's really katana. tamahagane steel, folded and traditional hamon. if it's 200 bucks and has china stamped on the seppa, it's not katana.
FreakyPenguins 1 month ago
thank you for the tip. it helped me a lot
PunkyDollVampire 1 month ago
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You forgot to mention Shinwa, United Cutlery, CAS Hanwei, and some other well-known brands. They have good to excellent katanas and other swords.
Anathar88 1 month ago
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Anathar88 1 month ago
don't do it this way
kaifinn 1 month ago
hey cat! dontt torment the camera man...
zerrubabbel 1 month ago
screw these haters you awesome dude
1214naruto 1 month ago 3
The hoveround ninja.
FitterHappier100 1 month ago
@FitterHappier100 Hell, strap 2 Katanas to the handlebars and a spear to the front, maybe some kunai or shuriken to the wheels, CAUSE SOME FUCKING CHAOS!
bbillyk 1 month ago 2
@760bbgun96 but good vid
760bbgun96 1 month ago
Katana this, katana that.
Do you have any interests in other sword types?
Gearsdisraeli 1 month ago
@Gearsdisraeli I do, actually. I love all curved swords. Scimitar, Sabers, Cutlass, ect. The reason why I only have Katanas though is because it's pretty easy to find a strong, functional Katana for under 200$, when I've never even SEEN a well-made version of any other curved blade for under 500 bucks. I do what I can with what little money I have.
bbillyk 1 month ago
@bbillyk I have a question for you, when would these swords be used? Not katanas, nobody cares about Jap swords designed to cut wooden armor. I'm talking cutlasses/scimitars.
(I know the answer, I want to see if you do)
ARussianHat 1 month ago
@ARussianHat First thing, ROFL at "Wooden Armor". Samurai armor is made from studded steel or iron scales. Also, cutlasses and scimitars (And i'll throw sabers in there too) were primarily wielded against warriors with little to no armor, such as Persians, pirates, Indians, the British, ect. Curved blades excel at slashing through flesh, but are nearly useless against metal armor. For that, most cultures had either spears, pikes, axes or hammers with rear spikes, or even firearms.
bbillyk 1 month ago
@bbillyk Totally what I meant there bud, I mean are they used on mounted or ground forces? If you knew anything curved weapons were prioritized for mounted soldiers so they could practically glide through their enemies, a scimitar is almost useless on foot because it couldn't get enough momentum behind it to do any real damage, same deal with a cutlass.
ARussianHat 1 month ago
@ARussianHat wow you sound like a pretentious asswipe.
badabadasify 1 month ago
@badabadasify And yet you're the one with the katana
*cough* irony at its finest *cough*
ARussianHat 1 month ago
@ARussianHat Stop with this now, I have no problems with discussions in my comments but don't go into insults or I'll get out the Blade of a Thousand Deletes. I sent this to the other guy too so just leave it alone.
bbillyk 1 month ago
@badabadasify Stop with this now, I have no problems with discussions in my comments but don't go into insults or I'll get out the Blade of a Thousand Deletes. I sent this to the other guy too so just leave it alone.
bbillyk 1 month ago
cheers mate! from australia!
Wolf8919 1 month ago
Don't worry, he's from the Internet.
Yeungster23 1 month ago
thanks for the information buddy, and your swords are awesome!
AdrianKrimson 1 month ago
Why would you do this to yourself? So many years of your teenage and adult life wasted as a nerdy obese loser. Jesus. All I feel is pity for you.
AlitRama 1 month ago
@AlitRama All I feel is pity for you as well. I spend my time and my life doing what I love and being myself. I feel no desire to attempt to conform to anyone's perception of "Cool". If you see me as a loser, that is simply because you do not share the same interests as I do.
bbillyk 1 month ago 6
@bbillyk
The worst part about it is that you'll keep telling yourself that until you hit your 40's a realize you haven't been laid properly ever.
AlitRama 1 month ago
@AlitRama Is that all men are supposed to be about these days? Sex? I'm not like that, and I never will be. All you people think it makes you tough or cool because you believe yourself to have this country's twisted version of a "Girlfriend", when really, you're all more alone then I ever will be. People like you will never actually care about anyone, because you don't know what it's like to actually be alone. Those at the top can only move down. Those at the bottom can only move up.
bbillyk 1 month ago 4
@bbillyk
hey man, much respect. most people go their entire life trying to impress everybody, and THAT, to me, is a wasted life. keep doing what you do and shittin on the haters broheim.
swamp44 1 month ago
@bbillyk You're just as deluded as he.
vonKietz 1 month ago
did you get here from mw3 games
praddad222 1 month ago
Damascus steel doesn't exist anymore.
deafinmyrighteye 1 month ago
guys maybe we should stay out of this one
hyperjuggalo 1 month ago
does he have an accent? or am I trippin...
GarryBurfus 1 month ago
@GarryBurfus Yes, but it's not any accent I've ever heard. This guy is an anthropological mystery.
HobergInc 1 month ago
Manbearpig IS real!
KyleCMJohnson 1 month ago 2
my claymore would like a word
FLAPPYTV 1 month ago
I lost.
c3m3nth3ad 1 month ago 22
well now my penis is firm.
BrendanIsCool 1 month ago
Mad beard bro
jaffas11 1 month ago
You can find petroleum distilates in Wd-40 and PB-Blaster. But they will run and ruin the wood which is why you use oils.
sethmcbumbum1 2 months ago
You don't want to use baybe oil. You want an oil that doesn't have lemon abstract or any other citric acids or minerals because they will tarnished the blade. You want petroluem distilate based oils such as choji oil. Mineral oils are used to keep things moist which you also don't want on a blade. Want proof that petroleum distilates work? Petroleum distilates prevent and reverses rusting.
To keep an edge and shine use the stropping technique.
sethmcbumbum1 2 months ago
What about Cheness 9260 steel? and dont you need to clean the tang part too?
CrimsonGetsu 2 months ago
What about handmade katanas?
tony1572 2 months ago
Fully loaded.....no joke nessesary
jakelhamon 2 months ago 34
fish oil is realy good im a kukuri man myself but cold steel wants 400 bucks for theirs that thing better come with wi fian a gun attached
alwaysfighting95 2 months ago
wel, his belly is loaded
pampermanneke 2 months ago
hey man do you think you can make more katana videos? I feel like I could vvatch you all day, but you have so fevv I get sad ;(
rogantu 2 months ago in playlist Liked videos
thanks for the tip
rogantu 2 months ago
Excellent video. Very helpful. Thank you.
Reyone13 2 months ago
thats a bad kitty!
uiiiiop1234 2 months ago
@uiiiiop1234 hahahaha! agreed. It's mean, but hilariously accurate.
Reyone13 2 months ago
thats bs that ur tell ppl to put BABY OIL on their god damn swords ==
MrDopaco 2 months ago
@bbillyk I have one question: do you mean with funcional weapon only if it cut? Because I practice the sport Iaido and then u really need to look at other things than cutting. And do you to a sport like Iaido or tamesgiri or kendo?
legodarth21 2 months ago
@legodarth21 When I use the term "Functional" I mean many different things. I consider "Functional" to be high carbon steel, at least 6 millimeters thick, definitely full-tang, and sharpened, although you can achieve that yourself. The most important things are full-tang and carbon steel. And no, I don't really practice any specific forms or styles, I'm just a backyard cutter and reviewer. I learned all I know from like, 4 youtube videos.
bbillyk 2 months ago
Cool, man! I didn't know you were into swords, too. I'll have to make a video sharing my Hibben Valiant, Damascus Bastard sword. I believe the only made 100, world wide, so I don't use it, lol. I does have an awesome feel and is made with impeccable quality. I paid a good amount of cabbage for it, but it's was worth it.
Bllackguard666 2 months ago
@Bllackguard666 Gil Hibben makes absolutely beautiful and flawless display pieces but that's about it. For something to hang above the fireplace to make yourself look like a boss you cant go wrong, but if it ever comes down to swinging something dangerous towards a burgler, an umbrella would likely be a better choice. They hardly have any tang, and are made from stainless steel, which in my experience, decently strong people can bend into a full loop.
bbillyk 2 months ago
@bbillyk This one is really nice. It's 3235x's folded Damascus carbon steel, full tang, and battle ready/fully functional, BUT...is meant to be a decoration. I certainly won't use it. Even though it can take punishment, it's in the same way, not meant to. :D I love it, and will keep it on its plaque forever. I'll make a vid. on it soon. It is awesome.
Bllackguard666 2 months ago
@bbillyk "Hardly any tang" so you mean that the blade only hardly extends into the hilt?
SeanMcBong 1 month ago
@SeanMcBong Either that or a rat tail tang. Anything other than absolutely full tang is just asking for trouble.
bbillyk 1 month ago
kitty at 1:35
kraker68 2 months ago
You called ,"End review" like a boss! "Turn off the the camera, my ninja!"
Captnmolywop 3 months ago
@bbillyk is high carbon steel better or damascus blade?
fearzbeazt555 3 months ago
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Cold steel are not really good go for carbon steel/handforged
hardstyleking200 3 months ago
"Fully Loaded" No shit?
WhisperingVics 3 months ago
i get great results with glass cleanner, like the one you use to clean the windows, it left the steel clean and shining, and doesnt mark the blade
muguen22 3 months ago
You were right about the fully loaded part.
P8riotGam3r 3 months ago
wat does full tang mean?????
Filmskra 3 months ago 2
@Filmskra It means that the steel of the blade extends all the way through the handle, making it infinitely more solid and reliable. If it's not full tang, the blade could bend or even snap at the hilt, and swords that are made that way are strictly for display.
bbillyk 3 months ago 2
@Filmskra Yup, if the blade has a shaky, and loose handle, chances are it has a "rat tail" tang. Meaning: a shitty piece of soldered, cheap metal on the end of the blade. Full tang is the way to go.
Bllackguard666 2 months ago
Why, WHY is the world obsessed with katanas? What about the bastard sword? Or the Falchion? Or hell, even a nordic sword?
StormchaserKnight 4 months ago
@StormchaserKnight I would absolutely love all of those things, however, I can buy a functional Katana for under 200$, and have yet to see even a somewhat decent looking European blade of any sort for anywhere near that price.
bbillyk 4 months ago
@bbillyk Additionally, Katanas are made to be much stronger than a bastard sword, falcion, or even nordic swords. Made by fashion of folding steel to over 1200 layers, the Katana is, by far, one of the strongest made swords in existence.
Also, the Katana is a slicing weapon, while swords like the Bastard sword and nearly every Norsk sword are bashing blades. They smash through armor and limbs, while a Katana can slice even through most weapons.
ArtistXhairs 3 months ago
@bbillyk 2 things. 1:Cas Hanwei produces 5 European style swords for under 300, 2 for under 200.
2: Do some research on stainless steel. There are extremely high quality stainless steels on the market today, some used in swords, most proprietary. Stainless steel will not "Ruin everyone's day", 440A will.
eas26 3 months ago
good videos my man!
when i clicked i expected some lame advice but thank you, professional and to the point. what im looking for :D
AirsoftMike999 4 months ago
i heared a kitteh cat D:
iHoly7 4 months ago
hey when a cop saw people playing and buying real sword will the cop arrest this people
slashcomic 4 months ago
@slashcomic *Falls over due to that grammar*
Buying and practicing with swords is not illegal. I'm over 18 and on my own property.
bbillyk 4 months ago
@bbillyk It is illegal in some states to own weapons like swords. However, check with your local listings. One thing to keep in consideration about legality of using these weapons is whether or not your neighbors can see you doing it.
It is perfectly legal to own a handgun in Wisconsin. However, if you live in the city, and your neighbors see you with in in your lawn, the police have every authority to take it away from you or fine you based on disturbing the public. It has been done.
ArtistXhairs 3 months ago
@ArtistXhairs Trueswords is very strict about what they'll ship where. If it's illegal in your state, they won't mail it to you.
bbillyk 3 months ago
plese do a review on the death fang sword/katana
MrJtmayes 4 months ago
And dont use baby oil to clean any blade, they sell cheap oils made for different types of metal, the easiest that will work is just use WD40. any knife or sword enthusiast knows this.
XGraveXX 5 months ago
DO NOT BUY MUSASHI BLADES OR COLD STEEL! You are wrong "good" musashi and cold steel bladees are often made of Carbon steel, though it is stronger then stainless it is still easily breakable. As for Damascus steel, its not good either. Most Damascus steel blades in modern day only try to imitate the design of the blade rather then the strength. Thee are no Damascus steel swords out there that equal the power of original Damascus steel.
XGraveXX 5 months ago
@XGraveXX Easily breakable? Cold Steel's 1055 is incredibly ductile, and incredibly tough; much tougher than traditional tamahagane katanas made from iron sand. It is a great lie propagated by Japanese romantics and gullible historians with no blade knowledge, to even suggest that traditional forge welded tamahagane comes anywhere close to modern tool steels in any aspect of blade performance.
RebelWrestler45 5 months ago
stainless steel doesn't bend at all, it just cracks so easily its ridiculous. its fine under 12 inches.
Jimkbbh 6 months ago
If I want a katana that I'm planning on using constantly, which would be my best bet?
werewolf15orlando 6 months ago
@werewolf15orlando Depends on your budget. If you want like, the most hardcore Katana possible for under about 300$ just search 'Musashi Damascus Katana' and any of the four blades you see there will blow your freaking mind. However, if you're on a under-100$ budget, I recommend the Musashi Hand Carved Dragon Katana or anything from Musashi's Dragon Fury line. However, if you're rich as hell and are looking for something SERIOUSLY hardcore, message me and I'll show you some legendary blades.
bbillyk 6 months ago
@bbillyk Unfortunately, my budget is crap. Thanks for the response, one more question though, what are the conditions needed for storage? (like temperature, moisture, etc.)
werewolf15orlando 6 months ago
@werewolf15orlando Long as it's kept in it's sheath and is always oiled once per month or after cutting anything or touching the blade, it hardly matters.
bbillyk 6 months ago
@bbillyk Thanks! I'm thinking of buying a Cheness Katana, and I'm wondering what your opinion on those katanas are. So far I've seen good reviews.
StriderCX 4 months ago
@StriderCX i can responde you, chinesse katanas are like all the katanas that arent made in japon, they can be good or bad deppending on the metal, if you want it just for showing in a wall, you can buy 440 steel katana, its a cheap metal but its really soft and it cant be sharp a lot, if you want a katana for cuting thinks or practice a martial art, you need a katana of steel 1045, 1060 or 1095, 1045 its the softest, it wouldent break but it doesnt keep sharp a lot, and 1095 its really hard
muguen22 3 months ago
@muguen22 but it is most probably that it breake if you hit somthin hard, like tree, personaly i recomend a 1045 steel full tang katana with diferential temple, but they are a little expensive, here in argentina they cost like 1500 dolars
muguen22 3 months ago
@muguen22 Thanks a lot!
StriderCX 3 months ago
i think it is more like over loaded(if you know what i mean)
Robin18342 6 months ago
thanks, it helped out ALOT and i subbed
youkhanna1 6 months ago
About the oil, can i use vegetable oil ? It may sound stupid but i have to ask.. XD
FailureRuux 7 months ago
@FailureRuux Don't know, never tried, but I'm sure it's better to use a form of mineral oil.
bbillyk 7 months ago
@bbillyk Thanks for your quick response :)
FailureRuux 7 months ago
@FailureRuux Yeah, first one was 6 minutes and this one was 17 minutes. I'm on teh interwebs 90% of the time so I always catch comments super quick. Useful for being helpful and also for going Kira mode on troll comments.
bbillyk 7 months ago
@FailureRuux no dont use organic oils. the organic oils can eat away at the blade. use relugar lubricating or mineral oil. also small amounts of wd40 are good too.
MrTechnoAlex 7 months ago
@MrTechnoAlex Thanks :) I will buy my first katana very soon and it cost 115$ US, so i decided to buy a sword kit maintenance too cause i dont want my blade to rust. :)
FailureRuux 7 months ago
@MrTechnoAlex The best cleaning kit out there in my opinion is the windlass & Flitz Care Kit. it consist of polishing, grime removal, and protective coating as well as a cleaning cloth. will remove most rust stains as well. very inexpensive and you may find it at museum replicas.
Tneisnart 6 months ago
Fully Loaded. Love it :)
steffen109 8 months ago
how often should you clean your blade
Justintapout 8 months ago
@Justintapout After you cut anything with it, after you touch the blade, or if you never use it, only once per month.
bbillyk 8 months ago
@bbillyk thanks
Justintapout 8 months ago
@Justintapout In my personal experience, I rarely clean my sword and it is in perfect quality even after repeatedly touching it and cutting with it. touching your sword won't harm it unless your sweating, body salt hurt carbon steel, not the body oils. truth be told, carbon steel swords don't need to be maintained that much, theyre a lot hardier than you think. The number one thing though to keep a sword away from though is water. That will rust a blade and should be wiped off promptly.
Tneisnart 6 months ago
Most stainless steels are shit because theyre unable to be heat tempered and are usually very soft. The only exception is 440c stainless steel. it has similar properties to 1045 steel. My biggest fear with a sword though isnt if it is stainless steel, rather if it is a rat tail tang. katanas you can tell by seeing if it has mekugi pins which indicate it is full tang. also be carefull, there are a lot a carbon swords out there that arent heat tempered eighter. go with a established company.
Tneisnart 6 months ago
@Tneisnart Dear God, you don't have a clue what you're talking about. ALL martensitic steels can be heat tempered, from cheapo Chinese 420J, to the most expensive high HRC powdered steels like Cowry X. 440C is nowhere close to 1045 in any aspect of blade performance; you're comparing a high alloy stainless to a low carbon steel. Stop spreading misinformation, and stick to watching homosexual Japanese cartoons.
RebelWrestler45 5 months ago
@RebelWrestler45 both 440c and 1045 have similar carbon properties with 440c having a carbon content between .90 to 1.20 with 1045 going between .50 to .90. They obviously perform differently but as far as carbon content is, are similar. It is a common fact that martensitic stainless steels may be tempered, but a lot of cheap replicas are now being made with ferritic steels such as 310 which are easy to machine but can not be tempered and that's what I referred to non tempered stainless steels.
Tneisnart 5 months ago
@Tneisnart Carbon content only plays a small role in defining the performance properties of a blade; and if a carbon steel has anything more than .5% carbon, it is not 1045, and with the extremely high chromium content of 440C, not to mention all its other alloyed metals, you would be hard pressed to find two classes of steels that are more different. Maybe you misspoke, but you clearly said that with the sole exception of 440C, stainless steel cannot be tempered.
RebelWrestler45 5 months ago
@RebelWrestler45 Out of all of the 400 series, the only type that can used to a certain degree for swinging and light cutting is 440c, obviously there are better options, but as far as light practice swords go, 440c and 1045 are bot good options. they both possess similar edge retention though 440c blades are usually a bit sharper and more stiff while 1045 usually may not as sharp and is softer but has better impact hardness. The reduction in area for 1045 is 45% but carbon content varies bit.
Tneisnart 5 months ago
@Tneisnart Carbon content only plays a small role in defining the performance properties of a blade; and if a carbon steel has anything more than .5% carbon, it is not 1045, and with the extremely high chromium content of 440C, not to mention all its other alloyed metals, you would be hard pressed to find two classes of steels that are more different. Maybe you misspoke, but you clearly said that with the sole exception of 440C, stainless steel cannot be tempered.
RebelWrestler45 5 months ago
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@Tneisnart Carbon content only plays a small role in defining the performance properties of a blade; and if a carbon steel has anything more than .5% carbon, it is not 1045, and with the extremely high chromium content of 440C, not to mention all its other alloyed metals, you would be hard pressed to find two classes of steels that are more different. Maybe you misspoke, but you clearly said that with the sole exception of 440C, stainless steel cannot be tempered.
RebelWrestler45 5 months ago
@Bananadude1000 he showed you the cat it was so odvious!!XD
MrFieldo1 8 months ago
hello there good sir i would like to go for a functional practice sword so any suggestions?
13deadmaidens 8 months ago
@13deadmaidens I'll reply in a private message because I can't post links in comments.
bbillyk 8 months ago
Hey, whats the cheapest i can get a good katana for?
Snelly918 8 months ago
@Snelly918 A light beginner Mushashi Katana, you can get for about 60$ Check out Trueswords and search for Dragon Fury Katana
bbillyk 8 months ago
@Roxas2D *Coughs a bit while trying not to laugh* Cold Steel is a brand of knives and swords, which are made with Carbon Steel.
bbillyk 8 months ago
NINJA KITTY!!!!!!! >:3
Bananadude1000 8 months ago
at 1:35 is that a cat meowing!? LOL xD :3
Bananadude1000 8 months ago
great vid and just what i was looking for! keep it up!
fromAtotheZ 9 months ago
O_O its Larry the Cable guy !!! ALL HAIL THE FATTIES!!!
KaylaAnimeLover1 10 months ago
omg its cartman
02norcottg 10 months ago
thanks so much for this video~
justinhasproblems1 10 months ago
Actually, I use 3 in 1 household oil, or Silicone spray(yellow can, most places like Lowes and Home Depot have it). It also depends on how long you store the blade without drawing it. Another good inexpensive Katana brand is..Shinwa..good sword for a decent price.
grimsdyke 10 months ago
Nice shirt!
seviper88 11 months ago
No mention of Cheness, Ronin Katana, or even Hanwei? You gotta expand your sword buying from just Trueswords dude. Also, maybe its just me, but oiling the edge seems a bit pointless and dangerous. >_> Other than that, nice tips and your cat is mad cute. :3
MastaDamascus 11 months ago
@MastaDamascus Is it not important to oil the blade like once a month, thats why they come with maintanence kits?
ArchitekOGP 10 months ago
@MastaDamascus Wait I posted that before I heard he uses baby oil loooool. OP im very sure baby oil is not any good for your blade, use Paul Chen oil or Renaisssance Wax. There is a reason no collectors would reccomend something like baby oil lol.
ArchitekOGP 10 months ago
@ArchitekOGP Yeah baby oil doesnt seem like the best choice lol. And I didnt say oiling the blade is pointless, I said oiling the EDGE itself is pointless since it has very little surface area, not to mention dangerous.
MastaDamascus 10 months ago
@MastaDamascus Ohhh sorry I wasnt thinking about the actual edge I thought you ment, Hamon area. Its not a very good idea to wipe the edge either lol. No offence to the uploader but people looking for advice on cleaning a sword do another search and you will find some very good videos.
ArchitekOGP 10 months ago
your cat look exactly like my cat
lightguys234 11 months ago
wd40 works a little bit better for oiling the blade because it creates a waterproof barier wd40 also is actually designed to prevent rust and it has rust removing agents within it
andrewubaldi 11 months ago
@andrewubaldi wd40 is water based though..not that good.
grimsdyke 10 months ago
@grimsdyke What are you talking about? WD40 is a petroleum based lubricant, if it was water based, it would oxidize metal.
RebelWrestler45 9 months ago
@RebelWrestler45 I have had blades rust, from using wd40. If it's not water based, there is something in there that doesn't work good. Silicone spray is much better.
grimsdyke 9 months ago
@grimsdyke wd40 is oil petroleum based and designed to absorb water wd40 stands for water dryer 40 read the label i am not trying to sand like an ass im just telling you to read the label wd40 is designed to remove and prevent rust
andrewubaldi 8 months ago
Nice vid!
Valerieannleeh 11 months ago
thxs for telling
sonicssj 11 months ago