Foam vs Steel SWORDS 

I'm using Larp swords in hema sparing myself and I can support nearly everything you say. About "hitting the head" in Larp: Most convetios ban hitting the Head, because not all Larp swords are as soft and flexible as calimacil swords. I for one am using a Wyvern craft Replica sword for Larp and Hema. These are mutch more sturdy than any other brand ond the market right now but made out of MUTCH harder foam. *still save to hit unarmored targets thou.* Aditionaly many other brands are quite hard too and to prevent broken noses, black eyes and bloody scrapes, it's better to be save than sorry 😁 I fore one Weare a helmet when fighting, so I don't really mind getting hit. But in the heat of the battle even a buffer sword hit to the head can take you off your feet!

Have you seen those warriors from Australia? They’ve got foam swords. Foam. Swords.

Women: i have no clothes to wear Shadiversity: i have no swords to bear

No joke I was about a week away from writing you to ask the difference between foam & nylon training swords. No fair reading minds. And that has got to be the most hilarious opening to a video of yours I've ever seen. The ending is just flat out adorable. Great video! -B

You know your kid's gonna be a badass when he figures out how to handle a sword before he figures out how to talk. :)

That Opener. Brilliant.

Dont believe him. Shad said foam swords are safe: What he does not tell you is that he won the interdenominational mortal kombat tournament with a foam spoon. I shudder to think what he can do with a foam swords or God forbid a foam pommel.

Shad dad is the most wholesome thing I’ve seen today

You can never have enough swords. Or spears.... Or shields... Or really any Medieval weapon... I'm forgetting something....oh, how could I forget? *You can never have enough Dragons!!!*

Medieval lord training his heirs in swordsmanship (1066 colorized) Jokes aside, the best part of the video was the end with your kids Shad. Seeing a father play with his kids is one of the most beautiful thing one can witness. Great video in general and thanks for the sword advice.

Holy crap I freaked everyone out at work when I busted up laughing on the 'Expectations Subverted? Directed by..." HAHAHAHAHA. Thumbs up all the way.

Everybody knows that all swords in the medieval era were forged with foam, so foam is obviously superior...

Oh my God, Shad. That shot of your baby smiling is soo precious!

Seeing shad excited about swords will never get old

Oh god the "Expectations Subverted" made me spit out my breakfast. I pray to god it'll become a meme.

Very proud of listening somebody who understand our work at Calimacil!

Steel = sharp Foam = larp And that concludes my thesis, plz like and subscribble

Had to like the moment D&D and johnson are mentioned :p And the end was also pretty awesome.

8:20 "swords are safe for kids" Totally not a weird statement out of context.

Hello, you Need more...pasta

Awesome review and great comparison between Foam vs Steel, especially the "biting" of the edges is something you can´t do with blunt swords, but it happens with sharp ones, which is very unsafe of course.

"I need more." xD Absolutely died of laughter, because I feel the same way, albeit my collection is almost entirely showcase.

Shad: ...I need more. We all been there, chap

1:50 I always wondered who wrote this show. Hope it doesn't go downhill in the later seasons :^)

EGAD!! FOAM!!! A DRAGON'S ONLY WEAKNESSSSSSSSSS!!!! What? Were you expecting something down here? Guess again, for I am unoriginal!

I am learning to become an actual Blacksmith at the moment because I love medieval weapons and all this stuff in general and thats why your videos have always been an inspiration for me :D So thanks a lot :)

"I need more". Truer words have never been said

2:23 Awesome catch, haha! Would love to go to the Abbey Medieval Festival... sucks that I'm half a world away.

Love your sense of humour. Bit of dad jokes, bit of sarcasm, bit of biting social commentary; all lovable.

Someone should bring their own Witcher sword to cause some confusion in the event. Make Shad question himself on whether he gave away two or three swords. >:D

Shad: “I need more” Me: “get this man a beer” 👍🏽

Wow Shad, it was great meeting you at the meet and greet! CRAP MY TIME MACHINE TOOK ME TOO FAR BACK I THOUGHT THIS WAS AFTER THE EVENT.!

Directed by Rian Johnson. Shad you gave me the biggest smirk ever

Kids: having a chill birthday party Shad: *throws a bunch of swords on the floor* MAY THE WINNER BE WORTHY!

1:50 The best plot twist since that one time when the character discovers something about it's true nature which leads to a completely and instant 180° in it's story development disregarding everything that was set up before

Those foam swords are BEAUTIFUL. I would love to have some of those AND their real sword versions. I don't have the money to join a HEMA school, but I hope I can finally get into it this year. Hungary has several HEMA schools to choose from.

Additionally, I do hope very much you'll have someone film the competitions you set up.

The rapier by calimacil was what started with and it's still,one my favorite swords, I plan on getting more. I've told people about these for a long time I'm so glad that they are being picked up by people that have weight behind there channel, or simply put have a channel. Love the vid Shad! Viva la Calimacil!

0:03 "I need more." Well, I should say so, since it appears you don't have a single Messer or Falchion!

Gotta love those videos in which Shad is so full of energy. 5:21 was golden xD

Nice shad,i was waiting for a new video today ,heck i just came here from watching your back scabbard video again :D

Shad, I think the actual question here is if you would take a foam castle with machicolations over a stone one without.

I need more. Every collector of anything understands that declaration.

Love the GoT and Star Wars burn! Haha!

Awesome video Shad. Well structured and plenty Of entertainment. I love seeing you interact with your kids in your videos. Very wholesome and entertaining. God bless you and your family and thank for all your hard work.

1:54 excellent! I can't stop laughing!

Honestly Shad, your enthusiasm is infectious. I never really had much of an interest in the Medieval period, I've always had a much greater interest in WWII, and the other modern periods of war. But I've noticed since I've been watching your videos I've not o ly learned a lot more but I've actually had an active interest in it, thanks for that dude.

I just found your channel, and love it! Just watched your katana series and I just have to thank you. I will still be doing research, but you gave me a good starting point. I'm writing my own story, and you helped me understand the weapon my main character will have. Thank you again!

If you keep collecting so many swords one day you can make a Shadiversity medieval museum

1:54 I now love you more than anything else in The World Shad

Foam swords are far superior! (says the cosplayer goof)

Was looking for a good foam sword replica, these are exactly what I need! Thank you for showing them to me, I'l be having much fun practicing with them, after they arrive.

That moment, when you understand that *some* people bring swords to family reunions. Gosh, I was born in the wrong family

Took you 6 seconds to get me laughing, well played sir

I love my bellator II, and you’ve just made me love it more. Thx Shad :D

"He's half-swording!" Awww....

Your younglings will grow up to be the most honourable knights our world has ever seen. Also I think that these swords are safer it makes it easier to simulate injurys: You get hit in the leg, now you have trouble walking, without actually being hurt.

I was watching your collab with jazza when this appeared in my notification

What a wonderful family you have! Love you're videos even if you are a bit dorky I've learned so many interesting things from you

Awesome Dad teach them while their young

Dammit Shad! The video started as I was taking a swig of fresh coffee, that is now sprayed all over my desk. How absorbent is gambeson? Also, if you're gonna keep that up, I should probably add some machicolations to my desk for drainage and yes I know that's not their intended usage =P

2:05 Our first Shad unboxing episode!

Damn it....Ive never larped or trained with swords in my life...But i always have liked medieval weaponry and history in general. But i got to say when i found your channel a few weeks ago, I dident think it would be this highly entertaing. keep up the good work sir :) (Sorry for the possible english/grammar mistakes, Its not my first language :D )

Shad!!! Can’t say I’ve ever been interested in the medieval period... your content has sparked a huge interest in the period for me and!! Debunked so much shit I’ve learned in school... Itd really be cool to see a video on kings in battle and what rules may have soldiers abided by

I know Calimacil used to make a longsword specifically for HEMA made from foam rubber that never took off so they cancelled it.

Now that is precious family-friendly battlecry, war and Carnage. it touches my heart should I ever have tubs in my own I'll be sure to give these people a call for some foam swords maybe I can even do this with my brother and sister. Thanks a lot shad!

I appreciate your point about foam swords being faster and therefore good for training your responses.

I am definitely interested in getting a Caramacil sword now, Thanks for the info Shad!

Really appreciated the Game of Thrones / D&D reference

At the end of the video I saw five kids, just one of them has been "Bigged" by some mysterious incident.

Awesome hearing that you are coming to the Abbey Medieval Festival, gonna try and make it but if not, good to hear you are coming up to QLD!

You're a mad lad... and we f*cking LOVE you for that! Cheers!

This was the funnest vid so far

I was just watching a shad video when the notification for this video popped up

That ending was so fucking wholesome.

Thanks for the info on the World Jousting Championship. Hopefully I see you there.

7:22 can confirm, and do. I have a cold steal training hand and a half, and I am looking at getting a gabison or two before I go all out on my training partner, my bro. They hurt like hell even when we are trying to be gentle/safe with them.

What a funny loveable man you are! Thanks for making me laugh, mate! Cheers from London.

loved seeing your kids at the end playing with swords👍

Intro clip is the song of my life. You always need more.

5:19 -I've done that so many times. My mates will say (about the foam sword I got for a tenner on ebay, they really are getting excellent!) "Is that a real sword?" and I'll just respond by beating myself over the head with it.

2:22 from this point you were talking so fast its basically rapping.

5:22 I love ya Shad, great to see a man passionate about something

That intro, short as it was, was amazing.

Love your vids Shad. Keep this going. FOR THE DRAGONS

Who else is flippin' excited for the Abbey!!!

That intro has summarized my entire lifes ambition. And yet after seeing my world view summarized in less than 10 seconds I do not feel sadness or regret but validated.

Awwh, the ending with your kids was adorable. ♥

I need one! And that's enough for me.... Good video.

Hahaha 😂 That written by DB and directed by RJ got me going. Very current lol

Nice one Shad, and very cute ending! lol

What a beautiful family! Great vid brother!

Annnnndddd into a closet to watch Shad's new video at work.

Could you do a video about weapons and the fighting in Kingdom Hearts

Oh man, the D&D thing made me spit my drink as I laughed. You're awesome hahahaha

Shad's so happy in this video xD it's great!

i knew i subscribed for a reason

watching video 12:00 "...sawed off...." (startled) yes sir, sorry sir (leaves quickly)

Please do a sword showcase video! Love to see your collection both foam and real swords!

LOL great video Shad! So funny wish I could go to both.