Sword Abuse !

Heavier cutting with three lower priced Hanwei European swords to test their durability and integrity.
1) The CAS Hanwei Iberia line Lionheart sword which I cut heavier plastic bottles as well as some trees with.
2) The CAS Hanwei Iberia line Mercenary sword with which I swat some heavier targets and test the thrusting power on some metal and plywood.
3) The Hanwei Scottish Claymore with which I cut some heavier plastic jugs and bottles.
I put these swords up to the test at the risk of injury to myself and damage to the swords to see if these entry-level swords from Hanwei are as good a deal as they seem. I am wearing heavy clothing as well as gloves and safety goggles. What I do to these swords in this video is not recommended as it can cause serious injury if a blade breaks.
Not one of them suffered any damage from the abuse shown in the video. At these prices , these are some of the best examples of economical, fully functional, carbon steel European swords available today.
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• CAS
• hanwei
• european
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• iberia
• lionheart
• mercenary

[IHEARTJV123]

Hey Jeeperrandy, I've been considering buying a sword from the Iberia line for quite some time now. The Hanwei War Sword and the Hanwei Agincourt swords both piqued my interest, but I've also been considering the Hanwei Lionheart sword. Would you recommend the Lionheart to an entry level collector? And if you've handled the other two swords I've mentioned, which do you prefer out of all of them?

[Jeeperrandy]

@IHEARTJV123 I'll be honest with you. Knowing what I know now I would save up and buy a better sword than the Lionheart. Although it's functional, it's a very basic and unremarkable sword. I haven't handled the War sword or the Agincourt but I would expect them to be about the same quality as these. I think the Hanwei Tinker swords would be a better buy and a nicer handling piece.

[SuperCoolMrMan]

Your backhand sucks...

[Jeeperrandy]

@SuperCoolMrMan and you're super cool

[rukonex]

Are these blades full tang?

[Jeeperrandy]

@rukonex Yes, full tang and carbon steel, although I have heard that the tang on the Claymore could be a bit beefier.

[dxjrules5]

If zombies ever come around, we'll need swords. Guns can only last so long.

[IHEARTJV123]

Thank you for the quick response! I have been recommended to check out the Tinker swords before. I will definitely look into this. They seem to be quite worth the extra money.

[stgeorgetemplar]

i am telling you this cas henwei swords ae the best out there for there price and as you can see they come sharp and battle ready... so be careful with these blades

[P90Xbillygunns]

Just bought the great sword of war by Tinker Pierce this sward cost less than $300.00 and I havn't found much it wont cut or smash through. Awesome sword:)

[Hell6125]

Have you own a Lowlander Sword? This Scottish sword is HUGE!

[rukonex]

@Jeeperrandy Thank you! I was planning on getting the claymore, so that's great to know.