How to Practice Sword Cutting (for Beginners)

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In this video I'm suggesting some tips for how to get into sword cutting if you have no or little previous experience. Basic form and biomechanics mainly, which allow you to control the edge alignment.
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@vertigo72480_official 4 года назад

Skall talks about things to cut, all while the grass mocks him.

@johndododoe1411 4 года назад

Looks nice and soft for various activities.

@johnhanley9946 4 года назад

Lol

@Fopenplop 4 года назад

the grass is a friend, but the bottle is an enemy

@fadhli179 4 года назад

Nah, it will be skall new material for future tatami cutting video. He just wait for it grow abit more

@Xaiff 4 года назад

Skall cutting grass with Kusanagi replica stuff. LOL

@miyama8936 4 года назад

Canadian bottle cutter on the fields doing his work....

@melaniechapdelaine3692 4 года назад

Wait he's canadian ?

@user-ky5tp7fz1h 4 года назад

@@melaniechapdelaine3692 nope hes Norwegian but lives in Canada

@lokiii3507 4 года назад

Finally a proper how-to video. I wish more people saw this and stop being experts :) good guy Skallgrim!

@Skallagrim 4 года назад

Thanks. It takes a long time to become good at this, and I still have a lot to learn. There are no shortcuts, but hopefully videos like this can help.

@lokiii3507 4 года назад

@@Skallagrim Agreed! I tried kendo and kenjutsu loooong time ago, but only recently have I been able to cut a tatami mat with a real blade... First two cuts were flawless, but just when I thought 'Huh! This is easy!' I started scooping as much as an average bloke scoops Ben and Jerry's during the pandemic.i never figured bending a 8mm thick sword would be so easy :p And I am a knife maker! The more you know...

@marcustumilba4761 4 года назад

@@Skallagrim I'm sorry, was that a pun?

@ReaperCH90 4 года назад

@@Skallagrim thanks, i like to cut bottles sometimes during summer sundays with my cheap chinese katana. This helps a lot.

@Skallagrim 4 года назад

@@marcustumilba4761 Heh, the short*cuts* was actually unintended. :)

@da7661 4 года назад

I’ll keep this in mind if I find myself in the middle of a medieval battle

4 года назад

have you watched the news lately? lol

@demkimmcbruh1921 4 года назад

Make their knuckles bleed with a blunt stick. Fends them off for an hour.

@DH-xw6jp 4 года назад

Alignment works for all blade usage. trees, brush, looters, really anything that needs whacked.

@maxw565 4 года назад

Its too late then. You have to train before you find yourself in a battle

@rachard 4 года назад

Just pick a pointy long stick and poke enemy to death kk EZ:D

@Vexzion 4 года назад

i love the safety tips really shows how much he cares for beginners getting into this

@glonthein 4 года назад

As a golf player I find it interesting how the "moving your body along with your arms" explanation makes it similar to the "swing" move we do.

@XenusYard 4 года назад

I mean, I'd say it's a universal thing for any kind of limb action, where you need to generate a lot force in order to achieve proper result. I used to do karate, and our sensei also always taught us to make use of legs and torso when throwing a punch or a kick, because that way the attack will be way stronger and more deadly.

@mr.bluefox3511 4 года назад

So in the nutshell, you simply generating more power but also increasing some stability in your "action", when you put more of your body part into doing it ... in the correct way, of course. Am i right?

@danielmick5236 4 года назад

well basically we do almost everything by manipulating direction of normal force( or recoil or whatever it is called)

@omariscovoador7486 4 года назад

Skall is reminding me of that kind of rpgs npc that gives you the tutorial to start the game, giving tips and the basics.

@Script_Mak3r 4 года назад

I just wanted to thank you for this video, Skall. I did some light cutting practice today after a rather large break, and the first cut of 2020 went about as well one could ask of somebody who is as much of a newbie as I am. I owe that fact to me applying the information in this video.

@kevlarandchrome 4 года назад

As someone who is not a swordsman, I feel like this is an excellent primer, it's well explained without too much technicality. After watching it I feel like I could go out and try throwing a few cuts without injuring myself or damaging the blade I was using.

@saf5896 4 года назад

Skallagrim on Camera :"The Bugs are out of control! In Head : "MUST PROTEK SILKY SMOOTH VIKING BEARD!"

@JP----- 4 года назад

That bonnet makes me expect to hear how to plant your rose bushes properly instead.

@justinbremer2281 3 года назад

I was thinking beekeeping, but I guess they would work well together

@Carlos-ko9zy 4 года назад

How dare you call me a beginner. (Watches the video paying extreme attention)

@danielmick5236 4 года назад

yeah! go tell him how trained we are! (preparing to take notes)

@ashoka9306 4 года назад

always good to work on the basics.

@mikedanielespeja6128 4 года назад

@Garren Brooks there is now... a level 0

@rafemaxwell4143 4 года назад

(Teleports behind bottle whilst rotating upper body) Nothing personal kid...

@kronoscamron7412 3 года назад

lol

@salavat294 4 года назад

In the Caucus, there is a traditional shashka training exercise called trimming the vines. It is sabre-cutting exercise using grapevine fall trimmings. The vines are usually tied together in a human-sized cruciform, analogous to arms and neck. The flexibility of the whippy vines makes them difficult to cut, the object is to have control for smooth follow up cuts. For example “left arm”, “right arm”, “neck”, and any variation of such combinations, also remembering footwork.

@roycebunce9373 2 года назад

Thanks Skal! I've been playing with blacksmithing as a hobby and tried making myself a sword out of a crowbar. Got it to a razor edge, went out to try it, and was extremely disappointed when I couldn't cut a water bottle. With proper technique however, now I'm going right through 😁

@Shapes2009 4 года назад

great info. your mentions of starting slow remind me of what I tell new shooters. slow is smooth, and smooth is fast. I have a few blades I've wanted to try, but have been wary because I know nothing about them outside of gutting and cooking. now I feel I might give it a shot. thanks again for the video and keep up the good work.

@Velothi 4 года назад

i live in Hawaii and tourists buy straw mats from tourist shops for beachside lounging, they throw them away after one use. a few strolls through waikiki usually get me free mats! (or at least before the Covid 19 crisis) all around, thank you for the tips Skall!

@teacup755 4 года назад

you know you’re ninja when you cut the insects as practice.

@MrRourk 4 года назад

He is gearing up for the Killer Hornets

@AMoistEggroll 4 года назад

But is it enough against the murder hornets?!

@AdarBlu 4 года назад

You should crush those insects LIKE BUGS!

@shad3revo111 4 года назад

End them rightly!

@MotoTrooper 4 года назад

Righteous end!⚔

@insectslayer1374 4 года назад

I see

@Vlad_Tepes_III 4 года назад

@@insectslayer1374 With compound eyes?

@insectslayer1374 4 года назад

@@Vlad_Tepes_III with glowing eyes

@LarryGarfieldCrell 4 года назад

Another important detail: Always remember to clean up after yourself and *recycle* all of your spent plastic bottles!

@kunkid56 4 года назад

And take a shower as well 😂

@lambs5258 4 года назад

you make this hobby so accessible for others

@dd11111 4 года назад

This was an awesome video and it’s really inspiring too. Thanks Skal, I don’t watch all your videos but the ones I do never fail to intrigue and entertain. Keep up the good work man, you’re one of the best!

@shadekeigarblacksky 4 года назад

In my location, empty bottles are a staple. Good thing, tutorials like this exist for my entertainment and physical application of what I learned. Thanks Skallagrim!

@rafakas2404 4 года назад

Thank you very much for taking your time and show things at beginner level. I really appreciate it.

@touchme4799 4 года назад

What a great video! I'd love to see more videos like this, showcase different blades and cutting tech maybe. good job

@granthagen2996 4 года назад

I HAVE BEEN WAITING FOR MONTHS. Thank you my friend. My bowie knife (an Ontario SP5 survival bowie) will finally know the glory of casual cutting!

@dragovern 4 года назад

I love all the details you give. Really useful if I ever get one sword.

@user-eu5kd4bi7q 4 года назад

Thank you for lesson! Especially in the light of your self-sacrifice to mosquiotos and flies in order to do it!) My appreciation.

@jameshawkins8817 4 года назад

The body mechanics are similar to boxing. When punching, your primary power doesn't come from your arms, but from your legs, hips, butt and back. Your arms are mostly just for guiding your fists to the target. Also having proper fist alignment (for lack of a better term) and target selection is crucial as you can easly hurt your hand or wrist when punching hard and with intent. Interestingly, there's also a sort of push pull technique in punching, but it is done with the shoulders. You push your lead, punching shoulder forward and pull the opposite shoulder back at the same time to generate power and extend your reach. However this should be combined with a step or twist of the hips.

@Cheezmonka 4 года назад

If they're available in your area (you could always get them online), a "Therm-A-Cell" insect repellent would most likely be effective for you. I can vouch for how good they've been both around the back yard and out camping in multiple states in the USA.

@skippadadippa2412 4 года назад

I actually have been waiting on a video like this thanks

@ekulretlas 4 года назад

Good video, I like how you break down the body mechanics, just so you know a sprain is ligiments and a strain is tendons

@JoeyShowy 4 года назад

Haha the mini meltdown from the insects was the best part😂

@ansast883 4 года назад

Thank you. I so appreciate your humble and amiable approach.

@ryuukake 4 года назад

When I did cutting with my halfway decent katana (It was made of high carbon steel and it was treated and tempered, but it was definitely on the heavy side, and the hilt construction wasn't great) I would sometimes try to get the bottle with just the tip and see how many cuts I could get on one juice bottle.

@muninrob 4 года назад

As an Alaskan, I can appreciate the need for anti mosquito qualities in headgear... (If your fencing helmet has a hood, it works as a face net) P.S. once you can cut tatame with ease, try a wet paper towel roll - due to the light weight of the target your swing has to be perfect to cut the tube instead of batting it across the yard.

@thatchannel195 2 года назад

Ah fellow Alaskan

@lunarkomet 4 года назад

Nice, simple and responsably informational

@gloving4hire 4 года назад

It helps to imagine the line and visualize it as I cut, just like drawing straight lines with a pen, you see where your at where you want to go and where your going at once and you’ll just naturally do it

@lucius8270 4 года назад

Lol man the intro, you'd setup first the ad.

@graysoncarlyle2399 4 года назад

Very useful video with excellent safety and form tips! 👍

@stdtohneangabe4677 3 года назад

Have just found an old sickle so I sharpend it and just tried cutting an watterbottle It worked fine and made realy fun 👍

@salimufari 4 года назад

I would also suggest drawing a line with a marker in the angle you want to strike so you have something to focus in on.

@highhorseo7875 2 года назад

6:42 that edge being perfectly aligned to the camera for the whole stroke is oddly satisfying

@regularguy8110 3 года назад

Great video. When you started the verse about bugs I thought, for a second, we were getting some Lewis Carroll style recitation. That subject would make great metal song.

@PaFREd0 3 года назад

I was paying a lot of attention on your left foot and how you use it to stay stable on your stance after the cut, since I've had just watched your video trough out your development over the years, anyway.. really cool stuff as always :)

@taraxa287 4 года назад

Straight Arm, Body Rotation, Torso twist, unused Arm close, leg position aligned with the swing, wider & lower stance and no wrist overstretching, those are the absolut basics to prevent long term injuries. Just take a 300grams Larp sword and you still feel the pain on the wrist, if you do that wrong for just a few hours. Very decent video, thank you!

@BlackuKnighto 4 года назад

Next video: "A viewer sent me a sword made out of bees"

@HazardRCM 4 года назад

Thanks Skall, very helpful for an intro into HEMA.

@Mr-xy2cn 3 года назад

It would be so cool to have a training day with Skall.

@Darkfreed0m 4 года назад

That's a VERY good video for beginners. Thanks!

@TheRealGuywithoutaMustache 4 года назад

This is legitimately helpful advice, thanks Skallagrim. Now to give you advice on how to get rid of insects, grab a lighter and use Axe body spray to make a tiny flamethrower to incinerate those insects.

@insectslayer1374 4 года назад

I see I'll keep that in mind

@christianvannucci6455 4 года назад

@@insectslayer1374 Ay lmao

@johndododoe1411 4 года назад

Wouldn't any other flammable spray work, allowing cheaper substitutes?

@mikedanielespeja6128 4 года назад

@@johndododoe1411 We have to maintain class people.

@ScottKenny1978 4 года назад

But then you have to smell burning ass, erm, Axe.

@kylemckenna4165 4 года назад

12:17 idk why that made me laugh so hard

@lairdcummings9092 4 года назад

Nice - helpful advice on how to start. Much appreciated.

@lopside2313 4 года назад

i found when i was starting cutting using tall cardboard boxes with something at the bottom to stabilize it worked best since cardboard is easy to get a hold of and while i noticed that even if the edge got dull really fast it didn't damage the blade its self

@elishaberry611 4 года назад

Good video. A lot of excellent points in it.

@Maedhros0Bajar 3 месяца назад

16:28 that's what I was waiting for. My only sharp blade, unless you count kitchen knives and my dive knife, is my Cold Steel Grosse Messer. I only actually used it to cut and trim plants next to our house (and to be fair, only the thinner ones, I hacked on the thicker branches with an old axe, even though a saw would have been quicker)

@lastditcheffort3979 2 года назад

Thank you for this video I found it very helpful!

@tsmspace 4 года назад

I find that pulling away or pushing towards the stand can improve the cut. For example, if I am going to stand with the target to my right, and swing down at a 45 towards the outside of my body (down and out), I feel more resistance when I stand still, than if I try to be pulling back away from it. (I don't move my feet, just my hips and body, like I'm perhaps dodging a strike). For other positions, such as squarely facing the stand, I can feel less resistance when I move toward the stand, with my follow through involving bending my whole body forward. For now all of my strikes are at a downward 45, although 90 works well moving forward or back with a straight sword. I haven't spent my time with upward cuts since I started playing with the hip and shoulder translations described.

@jaysblades 4 года назад

Great info and extremely helpful. Thanks!

@fri5728 4 года назад

I think the perception of whether cutting is easier with one hand or with two hands will differ from person to person. I for my part once spent a whole weekend camping with a couple of friends and playing around with blades on milk packs. In that time I did not manage a single cut with the longsword but the arming sword already did its job on my second try - and the seax was a dream. Might have had something to do with me playing Badminton before stumbling into HEMA …

@FedericoMalagutti 4 года назад

What a beautiful "How to" video! Thanks for sharing it

@LoliFoxQueen 4 года назад

the "singing" of a sword when it cuts is just beutiful

@Mettwurschtbrot 4 года назад

Nice infos well done Skall. Inspiring too i am Just getting started with cutting although i have lots of really nice blades (Zombie Tools and Albion aswell) but i dont have enough time and space to use em

@bhabixanzzzboi2910 4 года назад

This video was ever helpful thank you

@Skallagrim 4 года назад

Glad to know.

@hin_hale 4 года назад

Whenever you say "Boom" I can't help but think of Salvadore from the movie Couples Retreat.

@littlebigheroman 4 года назад

Here's an idea if you have a powerful cutter on your hands - wooden dowels in the middle of pool noodles to solve their floppiness issues. Not for lower end swords, but you can soak the dowels for easier cutting. If you have lots of straight saplings where you live, these would achieve a similar effect and cut easier than cured wood.

@syd4n 4 года назад

I really like that bauernwehr...looks awesome

@larfanformersalat0220 4 года назад

the transition to the ad was incredible!

@frankharr9466 4 года назад

That's good to know. Thank you. If you ever come to the Boston area, I'll show you how I was taught to hit.

@Wizardbeard91 4 года назад

This was awesome if you had fun with this video you should do a playlist on this subject

@Riceball01 4 года назад

Skall, have you considered setting bunch of citronella torches or candles around you whenever you shoot outdoors during bug season? That might help to keep things under control some. That or find a ton of frogs and/or toads to let loose on your property to (hopefully) eat a lot of those bugs.

@martindrengenxbox360 4 года назад

I can only assume the quarentine has given rise to a lot of backyard Ninjas, you are doing them a solid favor lmao 😂

@DH-xw6jp 4 года назад

4:00 I have that machete, i call it the "tactical hobbit". And its great for brush clearing.

@TwentythreePER 4 года назад

Great video. I recently got my first sword and have yet to cut with it but I want to try some of your suggestions in this video when I do.

@scottmacgregor3444 4 года назад

If you've put together a wooden cutting stand, consider soaking it with water a couple times about 10-15 minutes before cutting. Wood that's swollen and wet is a lot less hard on the edge than dry hard wood. Also please be safety conscious. Maintain a good grip and keep away from that lead leg. Have fun and good cutting.

@Cherry-bq4oh 3 года назад

I suck at this so hard I can barely cut a pool noodle in half-but i'll keep practicing! Thanks a lot for this video, soon I can film myself cutting bottles in my yard like a true mall ninja :D

@fluffypinkpandas Год назад

I feel you on that insect thing very much bro. its like a stun lock.

@tombrose8297 4 года назад

Skall , take it from me , you have a LOT less bugs if you keep your grass short which takes away their hiding places . When I cleaned out the deadfalls and brush from the surrounding bush , it vastly knocked down their numbers and made life much better , good luck with the BUG WAR.

@priximus2254 4 года назад

great tips!

@lytherael2309 4 года назад

Yes, Skall, this is why we like winter and why summer sucks.

@ashenhunter3151 3 года назад

i found this very useful thank youuu

@torch1028 4 года назад

Your ad Segway was like on belluar levels of legendary

@stanalbatross8615 4 года назад

Hey, that is finally a nice advertisement, luckily I'm always the player and never the DM

@busterthe2 4 года назад

The dislikes are from the plastic bottles

@adamkilroe9840 4 года назад

Excellent advice. The stance is very similar to Shotokan Karate. Yep, with you regarding bitey insects. You need Dave Case. Dave is beloved by every type of bitey insect known to man. You can find Dave by the column of insects queuing in a stack above his bald head waiting for their turn 🤣🤣🤣. You can recognise Dave by the grumpy and swollen face, and his swearing in reference to these insects.

@PrincessHarmonyMoonlight 4 года назад

Thanks Skall!

@rusteshackleferd8115 4 года назад

@skallagrim a video where you didn't/couldn't make double-entendre puns? I'm marking this down on my calendar!! 🤓🤓

@deegrawnz 3 года назад

Makoto makes solid cheap Katana's if you are looking for a beginner sword to cut with. $65 for a very nice blade.

@Scalesthelizardwizard 4 года назад

my friends and I use large bottles spray paint them if they need it then use food dye to color the water and we have to guess the color and the color you pick determines how you cut it and if you guess right you get a point if your wrong on point for you (we do it on grass btw)

@NLSkooch 4 года назад

You should get the full bug shirt. It will cover your neck and arms too.

@Matt_The_Hugenot 4 года назад

Try making a couple of punkwood smudge pots, they'll help with the insects and maybe add a bit of atmosphere. You could put in some insect repellent pants too.