Review: Hanwei CAS Hand and a Half Sword sharp test cut review (hand-and-a-half)

[halfassedfart]

This sword is bloody horrible as a blunt. Glad to hear that the sharp version's actually pretty decent.

[IaMaPh1991]

@halfassedfart the new 5th gen blunt has been completely redesigned and is MUCH better than the shitty slab of rebar it used to be.

[mojothemigo]

I have a couple questions on the blade. What is the grind like? I read most swords of that period had hollow grinds to take off weight and help with strength and power in a thrust, any truth to that? A little more clear info I have come across, these things were kept chisel sharp as apposed to razor sharp. How sharp is that? Like a 100 grit stone, just to give it enough cutting power on bare flesh, but not too sharp to hurt from holding the blade or chipping it?

[jerkwitha3]

@mojothemigo About sharpness, what were really talking about is edge geometry. Historical swords' edges were expected to hold up against other metal and hard surfaces w/o rolling or chipping. So the edge on them could not be like a razor. Many were actually clam shell shaped. Its hard to explain so I might do a video on it. Anyhow, this swords edge geometry is more historical and less like a razor, but it could be a bit sharper. So I sharpened it and the rest of the edge shape is great.

[9ooglesuxballs]

Hey, sorry if it's off topic but how is your Cold Steel hand and a half trainer holding up?

[SeriouslyPissedOff]

@9ooglesuxballs did you get one yet? I can tell you right now it's pretty fucking boss. polypropylene can take a ton of hurt

[9ooglesuxballs]

@SeriouslyPissedOff Yeah I got two, haven't really had a chance to properly thrash on em yet but so far they seem to be adequately indestructible

[immortaliserwow]

what is the difference between 2handed and a hand and a half sword? I am 1.85m tall, which one would work better for me? Ty

[jerkwitha3]

@immortaliserwow The length of the handle is where the difference lies. Hand-and-a-half swords have shorter handles than other two handed swords. Your question is a bit more complex than you may mean for it to be. Certain blades distribute weight along their length differently. In general you will wield a shorter blade with a longer handle faster than the reverse, but you really need to try a few things before you know what length and speed trade offs suit you best.

[immortaliserwow]

@jerkwitha3 Thank you for this satisfying and wise answer, i shall consult with some1 here who can help me out to solve this problem :)

[jerkwitha3]

@immortaliserwow A good starting place, BTW, is to try a two handed blade that comes up to your armpit when stood up on the ground. I don't think you should try anything longer than that.

[immortaliserwow]

@jerkwitha3 tnx, always good to have some information to start with :)

[BlitzkriegTerror]

This video has convinced me to purchase the weapon. I was pleased to purchase it for $109.

[jerkwitha3]

@BlitzkriegTerror Holy crap, 109?! Good for you.

[JoeShowClips]

You should do more reviews like these. Maybe practice equipment as well.

[jerkwitha3]

@JoeShowClips OK, you got it. Keep an eye out for some in the next week or two.