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Thank you for stopping by and checking it out. It is indeed a crazy good sword for the price point. The further back you go with the videos the poorer the quality lol.

I can concur. The tsuka are top notch.

@@WRECKEDGEAR thanks brother!

For $189 bucks? I think it’s tops!

This is the sword and I HIGHLY recommend it www.dremsword.com/products/41-1095-high-carbon-steel-katana-japanese-samurai-functional-battle-sword-unokubi-zukuri-black-and-brown

Thank you for the kind words! It definitely is a lot of info but that’s the beauty of RUclips right?

Thanks for the info!

Agreed!

That’s a tough question because it’s your sword! “Tamahagane” construction is not inexpensive, as a result and if it were me, I would only cut the types of targets it was origin intended to cut like proper tatami mats. But that’s just what I would do.

@@StudioGDT thank y

@@StudioGDT my sword is from l swordier ,the master smith is Zhou tanqiang, I have seen the blade ,and furnishings ,it is a stunning piece ,I hope in time.e to share it

That’s the hope!

@@StudioGDT sorry I didn't know w y were a rep ,

@@lornemcneil not sure I understand

@@StudioGDT I'm asking. Sir what should I not cut with a tamahangane blade ,some say its strong some say its weak but pretty ,I'm looking for an objective opinion 🤔 👍

@@StudioGDT my bad 🙈🙉🙊🤯😁

Another easy option is Minwax wood varnish 2 in 1 with polyurethane…then you kind of get the lacquer style protection and effect without all the extra work. It would buff up real nice and be very slick in the obi.

Delrin…that’s a hard use nylon isn’t it? These feel hollow…which is why I assumed a molded plastic of some sort but I could be completely wrong.

Thank you for watching and adding to the discussion!

As am I. Trust me, I’m going to see if I can get those questions answered for us!

It’s definitely the in the plans along with Iai. Iai will probably be first due to lacking a stand and proper targets but it will indeed be done. And thank you!

Thank you sir! Appreciate you checking it out.

Thank you for contributing!

There is definitely a different feel to the product. I also like that they experiment with things like their “antiqued” Tsuba. It wasn’t my cup of tea but I appreciate experimentation a d trying to offer their unique spin.

I have ordered three swords for customers here in Abu Dhabi. They are well-balanced and are fairly sharp. You can order the blades to sharper or ask for light to medium traditional targets. Which are good for iai and tameshigiri. Or dull iaito blade :) I plan to work with them for higher grade premium swords. Between in-house and imported from Japan :)

Greetings from the US! I’m glad you’ve been happy with the variety. That seems to be the consensus

@@StudioGDT yes exactly, and will say if they can make it or they will fine something similar

@@StudioGDT Thanks and I am happy what they have and Greetings from UAE

Thank you again! Many times I may be repeating myself because company As Tsuka may be identical to Company Bs, and I don’t want to get boring, so I’m trying to improve the editing while not being distracting or detracting from the product as a point of respect for the manufacturer

It's ok,

Thanks for the catch…don’t edit past midnight. Lol.

@@StudioGDT You’re welcome! I’m very interested in some of Dremsword’s higher end offerings seeing how well this one was executed. The tachi they have for around $1000 in particular look really nice- I love the stark look of the full black or white same with no ito.

@@TheDancingSaxophone​​⁠Same here! I’ve seen some behind the scenes video of some of their “tamahagane” blades and they are ridiculously clean

I hope to order a custom Kanmuri from them

It’s funny you were the first to comment because I literally just came across your video right before posting. SUBSCRIBED!

@@StudioGDT Thank you so much. Really enjoying your content. Very, very surprised at the value that Dremsword offers. As affordable as they are, before customizing mine, I wanted to see what it could handle. After the Unokubi Zukuri broke on the brick, I promptly ordered a replacement, and did all the custom work I wanted to on it.

@@outlandersystems552you are very welcome and likewise. I definitely have my eye on more of their products, that’s for sure!

I am humbled. I have a LOT to learn. About swords, about reviews about editing but I will keep it coming as long as it’s meaningful to someone. Thank you for the motivation to keep it up!

Firstly, I’m honored that you would consider it and secondly, I’d never turn down an opportunity to review something new. As many different configurations as I can get my hands on is the goal so you just let me know!

@@StudioGDT glad to hear, I've been wanting to do this for awhile because they do charge a premium for custom spec blades so their aren't allot of people who've been willing to pay for and show off bigger swords lol. I also plan on having a special craftsman who's based out of Nepal attempt to reproduce some Japanese tsuba, so you'll likely get to review his work as well. I don't think he'll be able to match the quality of professional tosugu, but I think he may be a very good option for people who wanted custom designs but can't afford the price tag of having a traditional tsuba made.

@@notsans9995 I am all about keeping the channel alive and I need material in order to do so. Count me in.

I’m glad you stopped by and I was able to review something you were interested in!

I don’t do sword stuff indoors. Not with my two small children around. Me holding a piece of printer paper in one hand and attempting to pass through it with the other is also not the most scientific method to display cutting ability. That will however come in future videos of cutting proper targets with proper cuts.

I am honored and humbled at the same time. Quick cuts absolutely is on the program as it serves a side purpose for my dojo! The next episode is on Zukuri. I was waiting for a sword to arrive (which it just did) so I could have ONE more on hand of a different type to photograph. Thank you for the motivation to keep it up!

Glad to hear you like yours! So far, pretty good community feedback on a brand that is mostly unmentioned!

@@StudioGDT absolutely, I discovered them by accident one day

@@gargoylesblade same here…I found them through an image search. Had no idea they were out there. Hope to change that as it’s been a great experience.

@@StudioGDT that's where I got my kogarasu from.

@@gargoylesblade was that what you were searching for when you found them? I was looking for something non standard and that’s how I found them lol

It will definitely be worth watching

I was super surprised and impressed with what I received. I can’t wait to share it.

I shall have the answers you seek ;)

if you dont mind can you add in cutting test in future？

@@user-cs7fe7hd1x thank you for subscribing. I have not formally announced cutting tests yet-but yes it will be done in the future. My next video will explain the direction the channel is going and what you can expect to see beyond the basic review.

@@StudioGDT thanks，im eager to watch your future vid

My apologies, still trying to figure out the levels.

I’m glad to hear that the review was helpful-truthfully I’m thankful to SD for sending this specific sample because it isn’t something I would ever pick out-but you are right, the fittings, the polish, even the chu-Kissaki everything just WORKS.

Gripes are ok friend. In my Ryu the Temoto places the last digit of the index finger near the Tsuba. The grip is nowhere near the fuchi or Tsuba but tip of that index finger can get caught or hung up on open Tsuba work. Where I can’t speak for MJs Ryu, I can only speak for mine and something I have encountered directly.

@@StudioGDT Yeah, it's not you. This fancy wide grip just bothers me. Have you ever split wood with an axe? I imagine the bottommhand half-hanging off, and see how poorly that would go. Same thing for a sword meeting strong resistance. Gotta have a sure hold during the moment of impact. Style is fine, but it's important to start with a need for practical connecton imo. Pardon the rant. Have a good day, friend

I’m always open to discussion. My main thing I wanted you to get across was that I wasn’t parroting anyone. I could see how that might seem. So perhaps going forward I can say “in my Ryu I encountered xxx” so I don’t lump in “all practitioners”

@@StudioGDT Fair and accurate point. I stand corrected regarding the context. In Aikido, I was taught on bokken an extremely long grip by someone who had never put a sword into a target. Getting over it became very formative. Appreciate the willingness to hear me out. Love your vids, man

@@KF1 all the love brother! Thanks for being here.

It’s not a deal breaker by any means!

Thanks buddy!

Thanks brother…I thought I had that under control but it must be how my speaker is handling levels…I wonder if editing with headphones might fix that…I’ve seen people do that

@StudioGDT You just gotta watch the decibel audio levels to be sure they are not higher than your vocals...more importantly, you just gotta trial and Error and know your system...

That’s how I felt about it, as far as the polish goes. It’s truly a work of art. On the fittings my take is if you copy a historical fitting, even if you put your name on it, one can’t really hold someone else accountable if they decide to recreate the same thing-that being said, I imagine employees in Longquan have the opportunity to shuffle around a bit and if someone was to “steal” a casting and take it to a competitor, I’d say you have a case there. Who knows what happens in LQ land. Honestly I’d love just stand in the middle of the street and watch. I feel like everyone is far more interconnected than we could imagine.

@@StudioGDT also just want to give props on the video itself, the editing is really nice and I hope you're able to get more swords in the future. Also just to clarify, the kissaki is properly polished in yes? I hate fake yokote and the lighting makes it hard to tell sometimes lol

⁠​​⁠thank you for the kind words. This is all still just with my iPhone so I will get better I promise! I try and have fun in the editing in the hopes that it bleeds through to you guys. I do hope to keep a variety of manufacturers to review. I have a few more on the way and then I think for my size I will have probably tapped out my options. I understand why the big dogs wouldn’t want to cough up a sword on a relatively new small sub count channel! Won’t stop me from trying! If by proper you mean geometric, it is indeed physical (geometric) and counter polished. Technically cosmetic yokote were a thing on nihionto but the counter polish is so pro you’d never know from a photo. But YES. to answer your question without rambling, it’s physically there.

I’d love to see a 1:1 challenger from another manufacturer (hint hint manufacturers) but from my limited knowledge, this is the one of if not the only to check certain boxes.

I agree with you 100 percent-to be honest, the Buffalo horn didn’t matter too much to me. If I had received this in the $410 dollar configuration, I would have been just as impressed. Shadow Dancer has great pics on the web, but when you get this in hand, you just feel like you paid 700 dollars for it. From what I have encountered so far in the 400-500 price range, this is at the top.

@@StudioGDT Personally i will do a couple upgrades like buffalo horn and japanese cotton/silk ito wrap if i was going to use it as a dojo piece. If it was going to be a display piece only, i would probably drop the horn but keep the upgrade ito. Should still keep it around the $500 mark with both these upgrades. I really wish Shadow Dancer made it easier to figure out how certain customizations/upgrades cost on their website. Excited to see how the Swordis store is doing their customization page for Shadow Dancer. I will probably wait to see how theirs works out before i make a purchase.

Completely available as an option if you would like-I do not know the cost however and am not sure where that would put the end price and if you would still feel like you got a deal or if it was just priced appropriately. I will say this-their synthetic silk is not nearly as coarse as some others I have handled so that’s a plus and the hishigami is still there.

@@StudioGDT Nice. Thanks

@@StudioGDT Have noticed after a treatment with wax and a heat gun that synth silk becomes a lot less artificial feeling. Needs a lot of wax and multiple heat cycles, though. Serious difference to my Huawei 9260, easily a fav