If you like this style video PLEASE SUBSCRIBE AND LIKE. Richard and Emma Lee lay down some seriously impressive cuts in this video. Director - @timcarpenter Ninja and All Around Badass - @leefist Kunoichi and All Around Badass - @jean_wi
Big facts he actually makes these products shine not saying lyn and the other guys don't but he is alot more skilled at how to properly use the weapons which in turn show there true capabilities
So you do understand marketing... The next step is not being a sucker to it. You and 100% of everyone else in the world have no legitimate need for any of these and anyone who needs a katana in 2020 isn't buying Cold Steel. People who need fodder for the fantasy world the live in buy these.
That's why im a cold steel man for many years faithfully, they just offer a variety of badassery that is battle-proven and quite frankly no other company does it like them
@@TheScotchaholicuniter cutlery is quite bad when it comes to sharp blades but honshu i was soooo happy with my honshu kukri its like a different brand fr give these a try
The themed intro to this video is awesome. Showing a weapon in its element with the visuals is awesome. I would love to see more of your blades in their historical period and uses. Great job Cold Steel, keep it coming!
If there's a zombie apocalypse, what sword will you take? Brit - a Longsword Japanese - a Katana Frenchman - a Sabre Italian - a Rapier German - a Zweihander A Scotsman - A Claymore An American - A Bayonet.... on an AR-15 with a 100rd drum Mag
I've been looking for a long-handle waki since I saw one years ago at the Wizards Tower. I have a warrior katana and chisa katana, this one is now on my list. I love you guys. Thank you so much for all the fantastic implements. Stay healthy so you can bring us more cool stuff.
These are really great videos. Love the ninja intros. Man, this takes me back to childhood when being a ninja was awesome and Revenge of the Ninja was a thing and Sho Kosugi was my hero.
I have over 30 blades from Cold Steel and they are incredible. If I were you, I would get on their website and check out their Kukris. Some of them are less than $40. I have 4 of various sizes. You absolutely WILL NOT believe it until you have one in your hands. I wouldn't give you $10 for 3 of those mall swords. I've been a Cold Steel fan for over 25 years. I have over 80 total pieces and have lost about 10 over the years. Even their shovel is a beast. Sharp and cuts like a sword and is aerodynamic! Trust me... They have something for every budget and none of it is garbage. Start cheap and you'll be a lifer like me. I buy nothing else now. Great sale going on now also!
Wonderful ⚔️s Cold Steel! Let’s be honest no one else in the knife community has ninjas and bad ass swords to. Cold Steel 4 Life!!!!!! The Dragon fly would be the length I would go with my self as well! The 21
In the old middle ages in Central Europe, a lot of regular folks couldn't afford a sword, so most people would use a small shield and a club, even if they were called up to join a standing army. So the standing army would have swords and proper shields and helmets and all that cool stuff, but the local mercs would use the good old 'bat and buckler' combo. I wouldn't say no to a decent helmet, but in a massive melee, I'd rather have a bat and buckler any day. You want a sword? Well, fight hard for five minutes or so and there will be plenty of them laying around on the ground!
My swordsmanship extends only to the humble machete and vegetation adversaries. But I transform into a martial arts bad ass whenever I attack unsuspecting weeds. Here's a story. I have a Cold Steel two handed machete that hacks through weeds very effectively. I bought an expensive "professional" tool for my work since I liked the idea, but wanted a hooked blade. Stupid thing broke on the first job. Blade is fine and I'll replace the handle. But I should have just bought 3 or 4 more Cold Steel products for what that cost.
I was imagining you and I toe to toe .you with the wakazashi, me with a katana, and then you said tanto in your off hand, and it sounds painful ! Lol. Cool vid brother!
Someone has been peeping at my Cold Steel wish list. The ONLY thing that could've made this video perfect.... a review on the Nodachi. No one beats Cold Steel.... absolutely no one. I sent in an email to Cold Steel about a year back asking for them to make a Dha (Burmese Ghurka version of the Samurai, 2/3 blade and 1/3 handle but straight blade, tanto tip) and they're 95% there. So awesome! 🇺🇸😎🇺🇸
Sometimes too long handel gets it the way, also depending on your clothing, but adds cutting power. So it's always a compromise of somekind, and a matter of preference. It's good to have all those multiple option on your inventory. I think everyone can eventually find there own from all those different options.
I would agree with Andrew Demco. Watch that Warrior Series video where they cut 250 ropes, 250 mats, smacked the blade on the table, grinded the edge, and bend the blade like a pretzel 🥨. They filmed that on RU-vid like 10 years ago, it was on one of their older videos. It was amazing!
Love the reviews! Could you do a review on the Chisa Katana series? I don't know much about the difference between this and the Chisa katana series, and the size of the 2-handed handle and blade of the wakizashi seems almost the same.
The "ko katana" was actually how the ninja started modifying their katanas for indoors. They would switch the handle from a katana and put in on their wakizashi to create the infamous "ninja" sword. The ninjato sword was created to fill a demand of people wanting the "hollywood" ninja sword that was straight with a square tsuba
"A couple inches makes a difference" that's what she said. I have had a Ko Katana for awhile and it is a favorite of mine. That said, Indoors I am gonna carry my CRKT short sword.
This video is super cool, I just want to share some historical facts (not criticism). Ninja likely never wore the black clothing most people know them for, and typically dressed as farmers to blend in with the local population. Moreover, it is extremely unlikely that a ninja would have a wakizashi, katana, or other samurai weapon, as being discovered with a weapon that is not within your birthright was a crime punishable by death, and would further blow their cover. Real ninja likely used a weapon known as a kuradigama, which was a sickle connected to a ball and chain, as this weapon was easily disassembled into traditional farmer tools.
Straight blade ninja swords (ninja-to) is more of a Hollywood creation. But in Feudal Japan, only Samurai were allowed to carry Katana. So, more than likely, Ninja used Wakizashi with longer handles and carried them on their backs, either with correct length or longer sheaths, when doing their business. But Ninja also used straight blade swords more as concealed weapons in canes, walking sticks, umbrellas, etc., when tasks required stealth and discretion. In fact, the Ninja has the largest arsenal of any ancient warrior at their disposal. I am no Japanese sword expert. This is what I have learned from reading books and watching videos from people that know the history of Feudal Japan.
Anyone else feel like if they pull the trigger on this katana they're gonna become a badass Bushido warriors that can cut people into pieces just in second... I know i do....take mah money!!!
You would think the longer handle increases the risk of the wrist getting locked more easy. I get why two smaller/lighter wakizashi or bigger tanto would be easier to wield more fluently 👍🏻
Lately I've been gobbling up the San Mai series. Tanto XII and Tai Pan are my favorites. I have a Wakizashi Dragonfly coming, with 9.3" handle. I think this would be the longest sword I'd want. I doubt it will be conducive to regular carry in the modern world, so It will be relegated to backup use. I hope the handle holds up to regular use, unlike the videos I've seen of loose bits after some chops of bamboo.
What a cool ass video from you guys Cold Steel been watching and purchasing your products since 2010. I currently carry your guys Cold Steel Tiger Claw Folding Karambit with me LITERALLY EVERYWHERE! I have wanted to buy the Chisa Katana and the Nodachi for the longest time. BRING BACK THE NODACHI. Until then I am definitely purchasing a Long Handle Dragon 🐉 Fly or a Long Handle Warrior Wakazashi
Hi Richard, slim chance you will see this but I currently own the normal dragonfly waki. I love it but it's very forward balanced. Does the long handle version actually have a longer tang for a counter balance, or is it just simply a longer wood handle for more grip? Does it feel that much different?
I have the Cheness Oniyuri Katana, has an extra long handle and shortened blade, but total length is still the same as a normal katana, kinda same deal as this.
Yeah I'm not a fan of differentially heat-treated swords. They tend to be less forgiving and can take a set way easier. With that said I'd go for something with better steel and a broader blade. A few zombie tools swords come to mind. Although the cold steel Gross Messer isn't too bad. Just wish it was a better steel. Like 5160 or 9260.
Oh...God...here come the Mall Ninja comments😂😂anyway...love the idea! The American Ninjitsu style sword "invented" by Steven K Hayes, has a straight blade...longer handle. What is believed to have been used would be a sword like the long handled Dragonfly Wakizashi with a katana length scabbard. Ninja were espionage experts anyway...get it...get the goods...info whatever and get out...rather than combat or assassination... But I love the sword!
You're both wrong. I've studied Bando and the Burmese Gurkhas have had straight bladed, longer handled swords called Dhas for generations. One third handle, two thirds blade with a Tanto point. They are incredible. They are made with thinner steel or thicker steel depending on the mission, armor or not. The larger were called the Mihn Dha or Kings Blade.
I just got a windlass steelcraft cobra wakazashi, better than cold steel for a bit more but I love it. My machete katana from cold steel just dont feel good.
Take a kukri and extend the length to 22-25inches with a swallower longer in curve add 11-12 inch katana handle with a lanyard. Make the tip a tanto. Solved. The commercial was gold. Another idea is a chainsaw sword....... for giggles
Now I can see an 18" Kukri blade but those are heavy. My teacher from Burma had one and it was a beauty. A monster! It was called the Bull Kukri. I would buy one in a heart beat.
I have one of these. They are a little longer than a wakazashi. I like to think it sits somewhere closer to a ko-katana especially since its handle can be held with 2 hands. Is this an accurate assumption? Oh, i forgot to add, the dragonfly wakazashi now has a 9 1/2 inch handle.
the swords werent that great in the samurai error , they only tempered the blades along the cutting edge , this was to ensure the blade was straight , for a while at least , tempering long blades had its hang ups warping bending cracking , so i suppose it made sence
No Ninjutsu. Kenjutsu here. Yes, Kodachi, Chisagatana, and Uchigatana. Some Katanakaji where known to make them somewhat straighter. Also some Katanakaji made, Cane Sword Blades. If correct you can even find this in Bizen Osafune Den, Cane Sword Examples. Because as far as we know Ninjutsu was both Kenjutsu Hiden initiated Kenjutsuka from Daiymo or the Iga, and Koga. Katanakaji didn't make special Ninjato, only different Den of Nihonto.
