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A $205 longsword with a touch of Fantasy! Fidestisan sword reviewed
#sword #review #longsword
This budget sword by Fidestisan, costing $205, is available to order on Amazon. While not particularly representative of any historical type, it does take some cues from historical swords, as well as some inspiration from Lord of the Rings.
At this low of a price point, there are always going to be compromises made when designing and producing a sword. What are they in this sword, and do they still render this sword effective, or should you pass it by and look for something else? In this review, I go over it in close detail, do some backyard cutting, and compare it to another sword that is roughly similar in price. I identify a few areas that could be improved, and finally give my opinion on who I think this sword would appeal to the most.
Link to this sword (select brown option): www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0CL2NN8WG?communicationDeliveryId=f55e90ee-3e5e-4363-a3ed-725a1866601a&th=1
Matthew Jensen's review of this same model: ua-cam.com/video/McgJ2dozT24/v-deo.html
Sword measurements photo gallery: photos.app.goo.gl/8EDa3rQFLjwsjUre7
00:00 Intro
02:45 Scabbard
06:18 Hilt
10:12 Blade
15:35 Cutting
17:31 Handling & Comparisons
23:07 Potential Improvements
24:15 Bottom Line
26:22 Outro
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Is this sword my new competition cutter? Angus Trim XIV.1 cutting practice
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#sword #cutting I picked up this ATrim XIV.1 awhile back on the secondhand market, and recently sword friend @RyanSoCal sharpened it for me. This was my first time getting a chance to cut with it, and boy did it not disappoint! Sword measurements photo gallery: photos.app.goo.gl/8EDa3rQFLjwsjUre7 SUPPORT THE CHANNEL Become a member of the channel - watch reviews early and gain access to in-stoc...
APOC Survival Longsword - tactical longsword designed by Angus Trim - review
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#sword #review #cutting The APOC Survival Longsword retails from somewhere between $150 and $200, depending on where you look and if you can find a sale. At that budget price, you expect compromises in sword design and execution, and this sword is no exception. The question, therefore, is whether or not those compromises result in a good value. Various listings for this sword Swordis - swordis....
Is this new custom katana builder the best on the market?
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#katana #sword Swordis is a relatively new sword store that has partnered with a number of reputed makers, including several katana brands. They recently released a custom katana maker, where you can select from HanBon Forge, ShadowDancer, and Z-Sey. In this video, I play around with the custom katana builder (for longer than I meant to!), and eventually order a katana using a code courtesy of ...
Ronin Katana's new $285 bastard sword #15 - Is it worth the price?
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#sword #medieval #review Ronin Katana's Hand-and-a-half Bastard Sword #15 is one of their newest models, a hand-and-a-half, hollow-ground sword most similar to an Oakeshott type XVIIIa. It retails for $285. In this review, I give my thoughts about all facets of the sword, how it handles and cuts, identify a few things that could be improved, and give my opinion on whether or not it's worth the ...
I entered Combat Con's open cutting tournament! Here's my results.
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#sword #cutting This is my 4th cutting competition, and the first time I entered an "open" bracket, rather than a beginner bracket (as Combat Con doesn't have a beginner's bracket). The scores I listed are available on Hema Scorecard: hemascorecard.com/roundMatches.php?e=522&t=2272&m=0# The deductions are my best guess. The sword I'm using is an XVIIIc made by Chris Fields of @SterlingArmory. I...
Is this a European longsword or Chinese jian? Swordier The Lion King review
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#sword #review #cutting This is the Lion King from sword shop Swordier. It was bought by sword friend Frank and sent directly to me for review. Unfortunately, it's no longer available on Swordier's site, although it can be found listed on several other sites, such as Ali Express and eBay. This is a complicated sword, bearing more resemblance to a jian than a longsword in my opinion. When Frank ...
Combat Con cutting training at sword friend Ryan's
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Combat Con is taking place in less than 2 weeks. Here I'm practicing the cuts I'll need to do for the first round of open cutting. I am very pleased with my oberhaus and unterhaus. Mittelhau is still a work in progress, but I made some progress, and I have a pretty good idea of what I need to do to improve. Ryan is an instructor at Tattershall School of Defense. Check them out here: tattershall...
Can you get a good longsword for less than $300? Hanwei Rhinelander sword review
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Can you get a good longsword for less than $300? Hanwei Rhinelander sword review
$255 for a modern day Viking Sword - Honshu Historic Forge sword review
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$255 for a modern day Viking Sword - Honshu Historic Forge sword review
Reviewing my custom sword from Art of Swordmaking/Maciej Kopciuch
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Reviewing my custom sword from Art of Swordmaking/Maciej Kopciuch
Unboxing a $350 katana from Romance of Men and first impressions
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Unboxing a $350 katana from Romance of Men and first impressions
Budget katana for Kill Bill fans! $135 for a full functional Hattori Hanzo katana by RyanSword
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Budget katana for Kill Bill fans! $135 for a full functional Hattori Hanzo katana by RyanSword
$310 for one of the best cutting swords I've ever used? Well...
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$310 for one of the best cutting swords I've ever used? Well...
Impressions of the LK Chen Dragon Sparrow Hidden Hilt Dao, featuring @dlatrexswords
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Impressions of the LK Chen Dragon Sparrow Hidden Hilt Dao, featuring @dlatrexswords
Unboxing a budget sword from United Cutlery
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Unboxing a budget sword from United Cutlery
Unboxing a budget #sword bought from Kult of Athena
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Unboxing a budget #sword bought from Kult of Athena
The perfect cut and thrust sword? Albion Doge - type XIX late Medieval sword review
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The perfect cut and thrust sword? Albion Doge - type XIX late Medieval sword review
Unboxing two swords sent from Amazon - budget European swords for $205 or less
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Unboxing two swords sent from Amazon - budget European swords for $205 or less
The best swordmaker you've never heard of! Two handed falchion review.
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The best swordmaker you've never heard of! Two handed falchion review.
New Sword Store - site review and unboxing of two swords.
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New Sword Store - site review and unboxing of two swords.
$2784 for a sword and $900 for a scabbard! Albion Next Generation Munich review
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$2784 for a sword and $900 for a scabbard! Albion Next Generation Munich review
Ulfberht? More like OOF-Bear! Josh War Bear Jotunheim Slayer Conan Sword!
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Ulfberht? More like OOF-Bear! Josh War Bear Jotunheim Slayer Conan Sword!
Albion Baron - Powerful Grete Swerd of War - put to the test and reviewed
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Albion Baron - Powerful Grete Swerd of War - put to the test and reviewed
Impressive XVIa sword of war - Albion Warwick quick impressions
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Impressive XVIa sword of war - Albion Warwick quick impressions
Historic art brought to life - Albion Next Generation Bayeux review
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Historic art brought to life - Albion Next Generation Bayeux review
Euro-inspired sword Manufacturer Tier List 2024
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Euro-inspired sword Manufacturer Tier List 2024
What do you get when you pay $1,610 for a replica of a museum sword? Albion Wallace reviewed.
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What do you get when you pay $1,610 for a replica of a museum sword? Albion Wallace reviewed.
LK Chen Heavenly Horse Cavalry Han Dao impressions with @dlatrexswords
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LK Chen Heavenly Horse Cavalry Han Dao impressions with @dlatrexswords
Historical? Fantasy? Yes. Valiant Armoury Irish Ring Leaf Blade Longsword review
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Historical? Fantasy? Yes. Valiant Armoury Irish Ring Leaf Blade Longsword review

КОМЕНТАРІ

  • @Sneedmeister
    @Sneedmeister 5 годин тому

    you should rebuy the newer version of this sword and test them against each other. Your version is likely made by Windlass, the new version is made by LKChen, you can tell by the bright red leather

    • @alientude
      @alientude 4 години тому

      Already done. ua-cam.com/video/Xx0xvTz8gDA/v-deo.html The one in this video predates Windlass making Balaur Arms.

  • @snowhite1qazse4
    @snowhite1qazse4 День тому

    Have you seen the kill bill from Sheng Sword? More expensive but the blade finish and polish is amazing and worth the price. Also it's an L6 blade

  • @braedenparsons6068
    @braedenparsons6068 День тому

    I’m glad I clicked on this video because the sword I was making is similar and I appreciate seeing itn

    • @alientude
      @alientude 16 годин тому

      Glad it was helpful!

  • @ziul.3124
    @ziul.3124 2 дні тому

    Thats one insane fantasy metal❤😊

  • @Blindy_Sama
    @Blindy_Sama 2 дні тому

    Now I am actually glad that I got the demon instead of this one. Just did my first impression video of it. With my level of vision and let's have someone help me is hard for me to see the details on the furniture of the katana depending on the clarity of the photos iconography or anything. There are demons on the tsuba. You and a handful of other people have done a good job reviewing some sorts from ROM which has inspired me to continue doing my affordable weapon review series I hope that you and the others keep up the awesome work :-)

  • @Josh_Green44
    @Josh_Green44 3 дні тому

    Another one of the old Windlass greats. Wish I'd bought one of them when they were first offered.

  • @LeeDavis-si1ho
    @LeeDavis-si1ho 3 дні тому

    They were too long for conventional carry. Shoulder it like a rifle.

  • @nosrin1988
    @nosrin1988 3 дні тому

    I love the guard, not a fan of the pommel.

  • @michaelrizzo5523
    @michaelrizzo5523 3 дні тому

    I was looking forward to this review, as Fidestisan asked me to review these but wanted me to buy them myself and then they would reimburse me if I gave them a good review (which they failed to follow through on previously). Glad I didn't take the risk. Another great, thorough review!

    • @alientude
      @alientude 3 дні тому

      Yeah, I wouldn't do that either!

    • @Psycho-Ssnake
      @Psycho-Ssnake 2 дні тому

      Kind of reminds me of how people avoided having negative reviews deleted from various sites; they would obnoxiously Praise the problems and saw how much they loved how horrible this or that was. 😅 People never cease to amaze.

  • @AntonEugeneLanthier
    @AntonEugeneLanthier 3 дні тому

    any one of these would have bought you a castle in medieval times

  • @sirlittlemrtutu2246
    @sirlittlemrtutu2246 3 дні тому

    I actually got this sword a couple of months ago, ended up cutting off the cord on the hilt and sewed on a black leather grip with a few risers. I love the look, though it does seem remarkably heavy. In the works later is cutting off the pleather scabbard cover and using that as a pattern to cut it out of real leather. In regards to the harness, I made my own based off of Tod's Workshop's designs, just for about $60 cheaper lol. One thing that upset me was, while I was trying to remove the nut holding the grip on, it chewed up about 2 or 3 threads on the tang before I realized what was going on.

    • @alientude
      @alientude 3 дні тому

      Using this as a project sword is not a bad idea!

  • @FiliiMartis
    @FiliiMartis 3 дні тому

    Interesting thing... as a historical sword, I would take point off, but as a functional Strider sword, it gets bonus points for imitating the best. 😅

  • @calholli
    @calholli 3 дні тому

    I would say that this price point appeals to 90% of new people looking for their first sword.. You really feel like you're getting a bargain compared to the swords we actually want, which are at 300 to 400. So I would ask: Could you please make a video of 5 alternatives in this price range (being 150 to 220 or so). I think that would make a quick and easy video to go with this one.. This thing is pretty heavy, but for the price-- you do get a lot IMO. Especially if it really is 5160 spring steel like it says. 5 alternatives that are better than this one: at this price range-- would be a fantastic video. :) cheers.

    • @FiliiMartis
      @FiliiMartis 3 дні тому

      I would like to echo this idea. Let's say best 5 under $250. And feel free to say that, let's say, 3rd, 4th and 5th places are not actually recommanded even at that price if that is the case. 👍

    • @alientude
      @alientude 3 дні тому

      Interesting idea.

    • @Psycho-Ssnake
      @Psycho-Ssnake 2 дні тому

      The hanwei Tinker line would guaranteed be in the video.

  • @calholli
    @calholli 3 дні тому

    You wear it over your back.. And then you just pull the strap and rotate the entire sword around to the front when you want to pull it in a hurry.. It will be upside down at that point, but you can easily pull it then. I practice a similar carry with AR15's. A little strange for a sword, but it can still be done

  • @StarShade0
    @StarShade0 4 дні тому

    I think something worth mentioning about the sword’s quality is that there is a significant market of people who like the disheveled/imperfect profile of a blade for historical reasons. Swords were in demand back then and their quality would take a hit when blacksmiths were churning them out.

  • @petar.dj98
    @petar.dj98 5 днів тому

    I like his swords bc I feel like if a medieval person saw them they would think they are not unusual at all. They would probably think an Albion is quite unusual and especially Atrim with his machined pommels and guards. Very well done review!

  • @RhettRatt-po3zt
    @RhettRatt-po3zt 6 днів тому

    many wows! such sword! pokey stabby! must buy!

  • @StarShade0
    @StarShade0 6 днів тому

    This is genuinely the sexiest sword I’ve seen overall, including sulowski’s work. The customer support struggles seem absolutely worth it given the quality and price range.

  • @jordanezell5132
    @jordanezell5132 7 днів тому

  • @dlatrexswords
    @dlatrexswords 7 днів тому

    Look at that sword move! More handsome than I could have thought

  • @user-xt8yt2se6c
    @user-xt8yt2se6c 7 днів тому

    😮

  • @devonpollock3505
    @devonpollock3505 8 днів тому

    Dude, you nearly had a silent cut on a paper cup 🤯🤯🤯

  • @bumblefritz
    @bumblefritz 9 днів тому

    I just got this Bastage. It is my 3rd sword from Ronin Katana and it is definitely the best balanced and I can already tell it will be my favorite.

  • @chainsawchanselour5452
    @chainsawchanselour5452 9 днів тому

    Full review soon?

    • @alientude
      @alientude 9 днів тому

      Review date is in the video!

  • @asa-punkatsouthvinland7145
    @asa-punkatsouthvinland7145 10 днів тому

    Looking forward to the review! Seeing you move g cut with it makes me think it's decent for the price. It looks to be the stule blade ive been wanting too.

  • @sinisterswordsman25
    @sinisterswordsman25 11 днів тому

    🤘💀 metal! sick cuts brother

  • @AllthewayupG
    @AllthewayupG 11 днів тому

    Katana saber😮

  • @AllthewayupG
    @AllthewayupG 11 днів тому

    Alien is war ready i see😂😂😂 Cool video + subscribed

  • @calholli
    @calholli 11 днів тому

    Oh good.. So it's coming soon. There's another Amazon sword that I would like you to review.. it's very similar to this, except it's claimed to be a 1095 rather than 5160 like this one.. Honestly, I think it's the exact same sword.. It has the exact same cross guard and handle, and fuller. I can't type the name because youtub3 will just nuke my comment. But it's easy to find-- there's only 3 on there that look like this.

  • @calholli
    @calholli 11 днів тому

    You're never going to review that amazon sword you unboxed recently, are you.. lol

  • @Greenmahn333
    @Greenmahn333 11 днів тому

    Yes I really enjoyed the music first thing this morning thank you!

    • @alientude
      @alientude 11 днів тому

      Glad you enjoyed it!

  • @leakk
    @leakk 12 днів тому

    This was a fantastic review and pushed me to order it for myself. I can't wait for it to arrive.

    • @alientude
      @alientude 11 днів тому

      Hope you enjoy it!

  • @terminate_communist
    @terminate_communist 12 днів тому

    Do you have any plans to review Albion Duke?

    • @alientude
      @alientude 11 днів тому

      I do not have any plans to review it. It's not a sword I own, nor is it one that I expect to buy.

  • @Twerkulies
    @Twerkulies 12 днів тому

    Jesus christ all I can focus on is the ears. Dude will hear you a mile away

  • @The_Okami
    @The_Okami 12 днів тому

    Yes indeed one handed swords are *chiefs kiss*. Complements to the chief Trim

  • @sinisterswordsman25
    @sinisterswordsman25 12 днів тому

    Metal! 🤘💀 Nice cutting kyle! Sweet static cut! Multiple cuts on one target, Combo on the milk jug, double decap, empty cardboard tube thing...lol etc. Empty small bottles are like impossible lol I got one once, haven't hit another. There's a couple katana Bros here on yt who have it on lock but they're freaks of nature as far as I'm concerned lol. I have to resist the temptation to pick up that new BA gallowglass sword so I can get me an atrim. This is the one we were talking about that one time you were waiting to get back sharpened right? Well worth the wait, I'd say!

    • @alientude
      @alientude 11 днів тому

      Those empty oatmeal paper containers are fiendishly hard to cut. This was the first time I've ever got all the way through one of them. They're so light that everything needs to be perfect to keep them from just flying away with only a small cut.

  • @RyanSoCal
    @RyanSoCal 12 днів тому

    This sword is a joy to handle, I cant wait to see what it does to Tatami.

  • @dlatrexswords
    @dlatrexswords 12 днів тому

    Hehe, it’s always a great time when a sword just clicks with you. Congratulations! Lovely ASMR :)

  • @ArfooHuroo
    @ArfooHuroo 12 днів тому

    amazing music too!!!!!!!!!!