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@Ihatezidiotz 9 күн бұрын
I hope you know that you can buy, i think any, sword from zombie tools with a nice satin finish. so your blade coating argument is out the window. also, they are NOT making historical replicas. what they make are 70% function, 30% form. dont know about you, but I want a sword to perform. PERIOD. you want pretty? buy a wall hanger.
@YourHandleHere84 10 күн бұрын
I bought one myself, and while it’s got some great fit and finish and the scabbard is beautiful, the grip is really small in diameter, making it uncomfortable for me to wield, and the integrated sword belt is completely perpendicular to the scabbard so it hangs straight down (I don’t know if that is intentional, but it seems like it should be angled). Overall I’m sort of on the fence about whether I like it or not.
@aggelos_ 10 күн бұрын
What is the sword on the farthest left hand side (your right) in the video? Im curious about the typology.
@UnsheathedSwordReviews 10 күн бұрын
That is the Valiant Armory Ansbach sword. It's an Oakshott Type XVIa, and it is an absolute beast. It's definitely one of both of our favorite swords in either of our collections. Thanks for watching , and for reaching out!
@aggelos_ 10 күн бұрын
@@UnsheathedSwordReviews Yes! I watched your review on that one and for some reason I didnt realize it was that one. I love the blade shape. I like those thicc blades with a piercing point. Type XVIIIb are too skinny for me ;)
@ScottWoodruff-wh3ft 11 күн бұрын
I have 4 LK Chen han jians, with a 5th on the way, and never regretted a single one. Great swords. Only drawback is that all are a bit too flexible, and not very capable in the thrust, except with very light targets. When you thrust into any resistant target, the blades flex to an extreme degree, which makes me even more surprised that anyone could slip off the grip in a thrust. The grips are all excellent.
@UnsheathedSwordReviews 11 күн бұрын
Congrats. And thanks for watching.
@ScottWoodruff-wh3ft 11 күн бұрын
Any one who gets cut when thrusting into a resistant target should get some training before using a sword. Don't blame it on the guard, 100% user error. I have thrust into wood with numerous swords that had no guard at all and never slipped up once. Proper technique is everything.
@UnsheathedSwordReviews 10 күн бұрын
Thanks so much for your input.
@Kusina_at_Patalim 12 күн бұрын
Very identical.... Beautiful Swords.❤
@JCOwens-zq6fd 12 күн бұрын
If you're into the fit & finish Albion is the company to go for. It's not for me but I don't really mess with too many production swords these days anyway. I make my own or I commission another maker to make it for me. The machine made look is too sterile for me.
@PureYang0 15 күн бұрын
I wanted to thank you guys for this review because I was researching 2 handed falchion providers and couldn’t find many until I saw this video and then immediately went to Facebook to find Sterling armory. I’ve successfully messaged Chris and he agreed to make me one of these falchions (with red grip instead of green). I’m extremely happy and I find it coincidental that you guys just made this review over the past 6 days right as I happened to be looking for this sort of blade. Chris even said they don’t usually do commissions but he has wanted to make another of these anyways so I got lucky messaging him on Facebook.
@UnsheathedSwordReviews 15 күн бұрын
Clearly the universe has spoken. You are meant to have that sword. And it's going to look awesome in red! Congratulations, and I'm glad it all came together.
@SucculentDoorbell 15 күн бұрын
Would you say a POB of 2.25" is an improvement over 4" on this sword? Great review btw, lively.
@UnsheathedSwordReviews 13 күн бұрын
That's a good question. It certainly makes the sword more lively. And if your goal is to cut bottles in the back yard, the answer is an unequivocal yes for me. From the perspective of historicity though, it should probably have more blade presence. LK Chen tends to emphasize speed and maneuverability over blade presence in my experience. Thanks for watching!
@sinisterswordsman25 18 күн бұрын
Damn... and to think it could have been mine for the low, low price of my life... It would've worth it 🤘💀 and an honour to be cut down with. (my fiancée would've kill me lol) Really impressive cutter! Getting like 3 or 4 cuts out of one of those little bottles is really difficult, but Jon made it look easy. Sterling armory never fails to impress! Definitely on the list. I have about 5000$ to spend on swords, that don't have to spend on swords on my list lol Gus Trim Albion Valiant Sterling And it goes on and on lmao
@FiliiMartis 21 күн бұрын
Thank you! Thank you for saying it 9:34, since I was thinking it from the start! The women in your lives have waaaaaaaay too much fun swinging sharp blades around. When cutting, you guys are serious with an eye on the prize, while they giggle in joy as they slice everything in sight. I mean, I'm happy for them, but that's terrifying! 😅 Stay safe guys! Maybe review a boring, dull sword next? Borrow and cut with a (sharp) Deepeeka arming sword, then compare it to a Tod sword and an ATrim one. For your own good. 😇
@UnsheathedSwordReviews 21 күн бұрын
I often feel thankful that they are on our side. At least mostly. 😂 Thanks for watching!
@wolfskull23 21 күн бұрын
I can say Sterling Armory is absolutely worth it. I have a two handed falchion very similar to yours (picked it up February 2023) that has a blue grip. I did some tatami cutting with it and was blown away how well it did (even with my meh skills). I am always keeping an eye out for a XVIa or XIIa from Sterling, as those are pretty rare typologies they do.
@dlatrexswords 21 күн бұрын
Awesome awesome review lads, for a great sword! Chris continues to impress with his beautiful production and functionality of his swords. I really must get my hands on a sterling armory sword soon. :) You guys are correct that we don’t know of any surviving 2 handed “Falchion” in the strictest sense. There are some “longswords” which have single edges, and there is the type 3c Cordoba Falchion which has a rather long grip despite a normal size blade. Nothing quite like those depicted in art…yet!
@UnsheathedSwordReviews 21 күн бұрын
Thank you sir! As always we appreciate the info. And yeah I think you'd be really impressed with Chris's work.
@alientude 21 күн бұрын
More converts to the cult of Sterling Armory!
@UnsheathedSwordReviews 21 күн бұрын
Now that would make for a metal t-shirt! 🤘🏼😂
@sinisterswordsman25 18 күн бұрын
Excelsior! 🤘💀
@chrisfields8077 21 күн бұрын
Jon said this is a big one, lol, this is actually the smaller version of this style. We have a 34" blade version as well that i do from time to time. Yes each piece is one of a kind, but I have about 20ish blade designs that I created from historical examples and I tend to pull from those. I think Kyle grabbed the larger version for someone else at socal. But i personally like the 30" one. I am tweaking the blade design on the 34" one so it will look a tad different than before, and we have our 35" one of a different blade typology all together, that was the one Gus held that Colton made. Great review! Were you able to do any mat cutting?
@UnsheathedSwordReviews 21 күн бұрын
Thanks! Yeah Kyle grabbed the Blue one and did a great review on it, I shared it in our description. I honestly would have gone for that one if it didn't get taken so quickly. But I'm very happy with the one I ended up getting. Haven't had a chance to cut any mats yet. Jon just finished building our stand as I was finishing up the edit. We need to buy mats and try them out. This sword will be one of the firsts I take to a mat though. And I'm sure I will be the problem and not the sword 😂
@chrisfields8077 21 күн бұрын
@@UnsheathedSwordReviews awesome! Look forward to it! I'm building a few new stands myself.
@russelltimmerman3771 21 күн бұрын
I love Sterling but for the same price you can get Valiant which has a higher fit and finish, completely in line with Albion. Also with a Valiant you get a production sword which means not unique but it also means you can see or read a review or handle a buddies sword or a sword at a con and order the exact same sword and know in advance exactly what you are getting. Your review of this sword is great, but I will never find that exact sword for sale from Sterling for myself. Also would love some stats on the swords you review, you touched on weight and tapper but POB and length would be great. Maybe put it all in a quick "technical" section.
@UnsheathedSwordReviews 21 күн бұрын
I absolutely love Albion and Valiant Armory. And you're right, since they produce actual models it's much easier to get a good idea of what to expect from each sword. But with Sterling Armory I very much like the idea of having what is basically a one of a kind piece. This review wasn't to try and sell this sword so much as it was about showcasing the level of work Sterling Armory is capable of. I definitely don't think you can go wrong with them. That said I own several Albions and VA swords so I think they are fantastic options also. In our earliest videos we listed and read off all the specs of each sword in question. We found it kinda bogged down the flow of the reviews. So now we just mention what comes up naturally in the review. But the full specs for every sword can be seen by clicking the description of the video. Appreciate the feedback! Thanks for watching!
@russelltimmerman3771 21 күн бұрын
@@UnsheathedSwordReviews Thanks I see the stats now. Blade length of only 30 inches on a two handed sword, may well go along way to explaining the great handling. I tend to find that shorter blades get better handling while keeping up blade stiffness, at the expense of reach.
@UnsheathedSwordReviews 21 күн бұрын
Yeah I think that's definitely the case here. Really explains why it's so wieldable in one hand. It's really kind of a hand and a half falchion, which I think is really cool.
@FortuneFavoursTheBold 21 күн бұрын
Awesome review! Chris, Colton and Joshua all do fantastic work. Trying to acquire a piece from them--not an easy process! Hopefully it will work out. By the way your mat cutting stand is the most classy-looking one I have seen among all sword friends'.
@UnsheathedSwordReviews 21 күн бұрын
Thank you sir! All the credit for the stand goes to Jon. He did a great job making a very handsome stand.
@FortuneFavoursTheBold 21 күн бұрын
@@UnsheathedSwordReviews Jon built it himself? Can I commission another one from him?
@jakebryant5061 21 күн бұрын
Y’all would love my falchion from Arann Reichhardt. And also all of his two handed Falchions!
@UnsheathedSwordReviews 21 күн бұрын
Nice! I think we were just chatting on Reddit? Truly some gorgeous swords.
@icyrazor 22 күн бұрын
that is one big sexy boy over there and im not talking about the sword
@MadHerbertPotts 25 күн бұрын
Good stuff. Thank you
@UnsheathedSwordReviews 22 күн бұрын
Thanks for watching!
@tibedog5629 26 күн бұрын
I got the Spit many years ago. But then I got the Diphos with satin finish and brown leather, I love it so much. I saw a youtuber review from a few years ago with it set up like that and it just screamed "Conan" and I had to have it. Which then made me get the Sharkalope, the Rat Bastard, the Scyllis, the Kraken, and one of the katanas. I've cut myself off now from get anything else because my wallet is crying some.
@traymann3929 24 күн бұрын
Which do you like more the diphos or spit ?
@calholli Ай бұрын
The red one is too thin and bends too easily.. But I still like it
@preparedsurvivalist2245 Ай бұрын
Would like to see you guys not casually promoting the indulgence in alcohol moving forward. It's not cool. Lots of individuals and families are ruined by alcoholism and drunk driving. Its nothing to glorify, and is completely unrelated to swords.
@UnsheathedSwordReviews Ай бұрын
We appreciate your sharing your thoughts. Thanks for watching.
@kerngilowice3315 Ай бұрын
It’s not a coating it’s a patina from ferric chloride and aluminum .
@UnsheathedSwordReviews Ай бұрын
Thanks for the clarification!
@kerngilowice3315 Ай бұрын
Actually zombie tools has in house videos of them chopping through cars and concrete bricks 🧱 with them go watch if u really want to see the limits.
@sinisterswordsman25 Ай бұрын
Oh I gotta get me one of those 🤘💀 I gotta find a way to make the pilgrimage to gus's batcave
@SuperMasterelite Ай бұрын
Love the community you guys are helping foster over time. It seems more sword folks are talking and I love it!
@UnsheathedSwordReviews Ай бұрын
We feel unbelievably privileged to be part of it. There are some amazing folks pursuing this hobby, and getting to connect with so many of them was a benefit to starting the channel that we didn't even consider. It's been so cool. Thanks for being part of it!
@FortuneFavoursTheBold Ай бұрын
My utmost pleasure to collaborate with these awesome pals of mine on these reviews and spend a blast of a weekend doing sword things!
@jonhartz2136 Ай бұрын
Such a good time!
@FortuneFavoursTheBold Ай бұрын
@@jonhartz2136 Let's do this again!
@FiliiMartis Ай бұрын
Keep up these collaborations whenever possible, in person or virtual. It's fun to hear the different opinions. 👍
@UnsheathedSwordReviews Ай бұрын
Glad you enjoy them, they are a lot of fun for us as well. Thanks for watching!
@KF1 Ай бұрын
Great showing, folks. Enjoy your enthusiasm for this piece. Very handsome mount and beastly blade
@UnsheathedSwordReviews Ай бұрын
Appreciate the kind words, thanks for watching!