Now it must be clear that swords, sabers and rapiers have to be balanced! The handling of the blade used for cutting can be controlled by the "Point Of Balance" - a 1,3kg sword with PoB around 16cm from the guard can feel just right in the hand, like a 0,8kg light sabre with a PoB of 21cm.
The pure weight of the sword says nothing about the handling and cutting power. And a lightweight-sword balanced like a foil is far from being "better".
The best thing is, that he was cutting with one hand as quick as with the both hands! 0:08 And this sword (an replica which is pretty close to the original) is not a lightweight - more than 1,4 kg! That's just... awesome.
I own one of these, and it's a sexy beast. Overall weight is almost more than you want in this form factor. You can't really tell in this vid, but the haft ends in a solid steel puck over two inches in diameter and an inch and a quarter thick. That's a LOT of metal. What this does is give the thing a beautiful stabilized floating balance - great for winding. I had a slight learning curve recovering my cuts on-line, nothing two weeks of drills couldn't hack. Good sword, especially for the price.
There is a picture at Talhoffers fighting manual in the mid of the 15th century - a man cuts hands and heads off with Type XV (or XVIII) only with its last 10 inches! There is also achaeological evidence that (mass graves of the fallen in a battle in 15th century) swords were razor sharp. Limbs were found, which were severed with the chain mail on them.
There is a lot of evidence that swords of the Types XV-XX were very sharp and effective weapons.
Type XVIII was the most common sword of the 15th century, used in armoured combat as well as in "blossfechten". If it were blunt and made only for thrusting - why do we see it as a cutting weapon for "blossfechten" in all the fighting manuals from Talhoffer, Danzig, Ringeck, dei Liberi and many more masters from this time? The only plausible conclusion is, that they were razor-sharp cut-and-thrust-blades.
The "bluntness" of european blades is a obsolete 19th century fencers myth.
Japanese katana was never used to cause concussion because its weight do not allow it. It is just too easy for using it as a mace.
Medieval average swords were 80-88cm long, 5cm wide at guard (2,5cm at tip) and tapered from 5-6mm to 2-2,5mm. They simply could not weight as much as a mace! The problem is; most of the people consider swords to be thick ans heavy, because of the stage combat "look-a-likes" made for "edge bashing". Swords were truly made as thin as possible.
I don't understand why this people sharpen the sword so much like a razor.
they just ruin the sword for what? to cut plastic bottles and tatami?
a sword is designed to kill men, break bones and cut with energy not to cut in half a bottle.
Storically they never sharp a sword so much a sword was moderately sharp and was able to kill, if you sharp a sword so much you make too much thin the blade and more easy to break and to waste the edge.
cold steel blades looks better, looks more professional than these blades, plus they look like they cut way better. I know the OSS knife they sell is razor sharp and never gets dull, been using it for a few years. their katana's and swords are a better deal im guessing. These blades seem more to cut a little and not very well, while the cold steel blades cut through metal trashcans and pigs and what not without much effort,,
well with Cold Steel it seems to last forever, it never breaks really no matter how far they bend the blade/swords. They claim to be the worlds sharpest and worlds toughest knives,, and so far i hvent been able to find anyone who makes better blades. Someone probably makes 1-2 better blades than they do, but not the dozens and dozens of differnt types they sell
Cold Steel weapons seems to be sharper and more durable whereas Hanwei makes better balanced and more excuisite blades that may need some sharpening. Brawn versus brains, simply.
does this come fully sharpened able to do those cuts? or did you sharpen it yourself? I have a basket hilt back sword, an antiqued hand and a half and a Marshall sword from hanwei and althuogh I've never tried to cut something with them they seem to have fairly blunt edges
CAS Hanwei swords tend to come with reasonably sharp edges (wouldn't rub my thumb up and down the blade or anything like that ;-) but they could do with a touch up with a fine wet stone or similar before cutting.
Hi Mike. Is this the Hanwei sword that had it's pommel fail on you? I remember reading a report about it on SBG. Or was that the bastard sword? Thanks.
That was the older bastard sword with the hollow pommel. But Hanwei corrected that problem at the end of last year (2007). This one is holding up well despite my best attempts at gross abuse.
cool, my friend has the same sword. i have a question also, my practical viking sword has a loose handguard it hasnt fallen off but it just a bit wobbly, i want to know how i should fix this without having to return it.
I would suggest returning it to CAS Hanwei> The man in the U.S. to contact is Blake Pogue at CAS Hanwei. His email address is on the CAS Hanwei website (won't let me post it here). He has been very helpful to me with similar issues.
If i had to have a European sword, it would be probably be that one. I am still personally a katana man, so i enjoyed this video very much anyway :D different from the rest.
I've had this same model sword for years now and it is my favorite of all my weapons. Hanwei makes some fine blades!
TheUsrper1 8 months ago
$200 on kultofathena, i'm totally getting it
FatGuyWithAKatana 1 year ago
nice uppercut. there goes the arteries in the inner thigh, and your sack if its hanging right, ouch!
ShaadowSlice 1 year ago
looks like a smurf with sword and carrera glasses!
panzerveps 2 years ago
Now it must be clear that swords, sabers and rapiers have to be balanced! The handling of the blade used for cutting can be controlled by the "Point Of Balance" - a 1,3kg sword with PoB around 16cm from the guard can feel just right in the hand, like a 0,8kg light sabre with a PoB of 21cm.
The pure weight of the sword says nothing about the handling and cutting power. And a lightweight-sword balanced like a foil is far from being "better".
Again: sorry for bad english )))))
Protherium 2 years ago
The best thing is, that he was cutting with one hand as quick as with the both hands! 0:08 And this sword (an replica which is pretty close to the original) is not a lightweight - more than 1,4 kg! That's just... awesome.
Protherium 2 years ago
I own one of these, and it's a sexy beast. Overall weight is almost more than you want in this form factor. You can't really tell in this vid, but the haft ends in a solid steel puck over two inches in diameter and an inch and a quarter thick. That's a LOT of metal. What this does is give the thing a beautiful stabilized floating balance - great for winding. I had a slight learning curve recovering my cuts on-line, nothing two weeks of drills couldn't hack. Good sword, especially for the price.
PDXOutsider 2 years ago
and finally a medieval sword was also able to cause concussion, breaking bones etc., not only to cut
infact you could not cut chain mail but you could damage ass well with a powerfull blow
83Boiler83 2 years ago
There is a picture at Talhoffers fighting manual in the mid of the 15th century - a man cuts hands and heads off with Type XV (or XVIII) only with its last 10 inches! There is also achaeological evidence that (mass graves of the fallen in a battle in 15th century) swords were razor sharp. Limbs were found, which were severed with the chain mail on them.
There is a lot of evidence that swords of the Types XV-XX were very sharp and effective weapons.
Protherium 2 years ago
Type XVIII was the most common sword of the 15th century, used in armoured combat as well as in "blossfechten". If it were blunt and made only for thrusting - why do we see it as a cutting weapon for "blossfechten" in all the fighting manuals from Talhoffer, Danzig, Ringeck, dei Liberi and many more masters from this time? The only plausible conclusion is, that they were razor-sharp cut-and-thrust-blades.
The "bluntness" of european blades is a obsolete 19th century fencers myth.
Protherium 2 years ago 3
Japanese katana was never used to cause concussion because its weight do not allow it. It is just too easy for using it as a mace.
Medieval average swords were 80-88cm long, 5cm wide at guard (2,5cm at tip) and tapered from 5-6mm to 2-2,5mm. They simply could not weight as much as a mace! The problem is; most of the people consider swords to be thick ans heavy, because of the stage combat "look-a-likes" made for "edge bashing". Swords were truly made as thin as possible.
Protherium 2 years ago 4
I don't understand why this people sharpen the sword so much like a razor.
they just ruin the sword for what? to cut plastic bottles and tatami?
a sword is designed to kill men, break bones and cut with energy not to cut in half a bottle.
Storically they never sharp a sword so much a sword was moderately sharp and was able to kill, if you sharp a sword so much you make too much thin the blade and more easy to break and to waste the edge.
A sword is born to combat not to use in that way
83Boiler83 2 years ago
cold steel blades looks better, looks more professional than these blades, plus they look like they cut way better. I know the OSS knife they sell is razor sharp and never gets dull, been using it for a few years. their katana's and swords are a better deal im guessing. These blades seem more to cut a little and not very well, while the cold steel blades cut through metal trashcans and pigs and what not without much effort,,
jwka2001 3 years ago
the quality of a sword not depending of how much is sharp depend of temper! and the construction, and materials.
you can sharpen everything what's that mean? What does the sharpening have to do with the quality!?
83Boiler83 2 years ago
well with Cold Steel it seems to last forever, it never breaks really no matter how far they bend the blade/swords. They claim to be the worlds sharpest and worlds toughest knives,, and so far i hvent been able to find anyone who makes better blades. Someone probably makes 1-2 better blades than they do, but not the dozens and dozens of differnt types they sell
jwka2001 2 years ago
Cold Steel weapons seems to be sharper and more durable whereas Hanwei makes better balanced and more excuisite blades that may need some sharpening. Brawn versus brains, simply.
TempestDust 2 years ago
does this come fully sharpened able to do those cuts? or did you sharpen it yourself? I have a basket hilt back sword, an antiqued hand and a half and a Marshall sword from hanwei and althuogh I've never tried to cut something with them they seem to have fairly blunt edges
arkitekt2006 3 years ago
CAS Hanwei swords tend to come with reasonably sharp edges (wouldn't rub my thumb up and down the blade or anything like that ;-) but they could do with a touch up with a fine wet stone or similar before cutting.
mrbeast85 3 years ago
Hanwei European swords are known for being nowhere near as incredible as their East Asian collection.
skooterkid 2 years ago
Cool, what a beautiful sword !!!
Sheilawisz 3 years ago
im sorry but ur attackrate is SLOOOWW
omg1836 3 years ago
Good eye. I was VEEERRRRYYYY slow when I started out. And I'm still pretty slow by most standards.
These days, when cutting I usually approach things at about 3/4 speed to concentrate on technique and edge alignment.
ShooterMikeSBG 3 years ago 4
Hi Mike. Is this the Hanwei sword that had it's pommel fail on you? I remember reading a report about it on SBG. Or was that the bastard sword? Thanks.
Djemps 3 years ago
That was the older bastard sword with the hollow pommel. But Hanwei corrected that problem at the end of last year (2007). This one is holding up well despite my best attempts at gross abuse.
ShooterMikeSBG 3 years ago
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iftomorrownevercomes 4 years ago
wow thats a frightening statement.....
Altairsith 4 years ago
you are one sick puppy, get help. fast
2771 3 years ago
cool, my friend has the same sword. i have a question also, my practical viking sword has a loose handguard it hasnt fallen off but it just a bit wobbly, i want to know how i should fix this without having to return it.
Altairsith 4 years ago
I would suggest returning it to CAS Hanwei> The man in the U.S. to contact is Blake Pogue at CAS Hanwei. His email address is on the CAS Hanwei website (won't let me post it here). He has been very helpful to me with similar issues.
ShooterMikeSBG 4 years ago
totally awesome.
csthundercat 4 years ago
If i had to have a European sword, it would be probably be that one. I am still personally a katana man, so i enjoyed this video very much anyway :D different from the rest.
JesusFuckingChrist84 4 years ago
I love wathcing the chip fly off the corner of your cutting platform at 0:35
Djemps 4 years ago
i want that sword
Windthewhitedragon 4 years ago
that is cool.
skillzbballer 4 years ago