LK Chen is certainly stepping up and filling in a gap in the Chinese sword market. And as most reviews I've seen so far have been largely positive seems they're doing it right. Sure they still have room for improvement but they seem to be doing better than many companies soon after being in the game; especially at the price point! and I agree with some of the other commenters that for test cutting videos it's nice variety and educational to try a variety of different targets; particularly less common targets.
That uncomfortable nubbin would definitely be a deal breaker for me. Never in a million years would i have thought to cut bags or popcorn. Gonna have to try that. I would definitely like to see some branches in the abusive test portion.
Really nice ancient representation after I looked it up..if they are going for that petina look.but its a beautiful wall hanger at best...that can cut.. always a well spoken review Matt...great job as always friend 👏 🍻
Targets to test, I'd suggest, tatami as a control target ( it's kind of a standard for blade testing), 1 1/4 inch oak dowel to simulate the shaft of a polearm, the blade of another sword and of course to finish, Anathar.
Mr Jensen. In terms of abusive testing there can only be one target that will suffice for the final showdown. Anathar, Sword of Power: The most powerful of those ancient blades...
Simulated langets (sp) of a pole arm. Leather, silk, lamalar equivalents. Not the actual armor or clothing, but squares of the stuff. Maybe on a pool noodle "body"?
Personally, I'd like to see combat strength blows against armor, but unless you have a big budget it would be ridiculously unsafe. The last thing anyone wants id for someone to get hurt if a blade exploded into shrapnel or became... I believe the phrase you use is "a helicopter of death". I think you need to get yourself a sturdy 4x4 post... it would be strong enough to handle your strongest strike and if a blade snaps is should stay imbedded in the post. I think it would be more insightful to see how different swords perform using half a dozen STRONG strikes against hard targets than how they perform smacking them against other swords with less-than-deadly intent for 20 minutes.
Cut cloths. shirts, jackets, jeans, shoe/boots (leather material, cut proof bags, wool) anything along those lines would be educational and fun. Make a stick man to dress and attack aha (maybe a small squad of them at once)
@@hunterwolfe6295 although they might have difficulties standing up in high winds lol Since pool noodles have a hole in the middle you can put in some kind of dowel rod to simulate bone & make it a bit more realistic.
LK Chen is certainly stepping up and filling in a gap in the Chinese sword market.
And as most reviews I've seen so far have been largely positive seems they're doing it right.
Sure they still have room for improvement but they seem to be doing better than many companies soon after being in the game; especially at the price point!
and I agree with some of the other commenters that for test cutting videos it's nice variety and educational to try a variety of different targets; particularly less common targets.
That uncomfortable nubbin would definitely be a deal breaker for me. Never in a million years would i have thought to cut bags or popcorn. Gonna have to try that. I would definitely like to see some branches in the abusive test portion.
That look like the short handle one. LKChen offers a long handle one that does not seem to have the problem.
Really nice ancient representation after I looked it up..if they are going for that petina look.but its a beautiful wall hanger at best...that can cut.. always a well spoken review Matt...great job as always friend 👏 🍻
Targets to test, I'd suggest, tatami as a control target ( it's kind of a standard for blade testing), 1 1/4 inch oak dowel to simulate the shaft of a polearm, the blade of another sword and of course to finish, Anathar.
Mr Jensen.
In terms of abusive testing there can only be one target that will suffice for the final showdown. Anathar, Sword of Power: The most powerful of those ancient blades...
Simulated langets (sp) of a pole arm. Leather, silk, lamalar equivalents. Not the actual armor or clothing, but squares of the stuff. Maybe on a pool noodle "body"?
Pronounced sui dao perfectly!
I'd like to see you smack it into the guard of another sword.
Do u sell katanas?
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Due to my experience the blade is hard to hold the edge after stropping. Also rust too fast and it just painful to clean the patina.
Stab a stump and test it vs staff polearm equivalent. And have a great day sir
Personally, I'd like to see combat strength blows against armor, but unless you have a big budget it would be ridiculously unsafe. The last thing anyone wants id for someone to get hurt if a blade exploded into shrapnel or became... I believe the phrase you use is "a helicopter of death". I think you need to get yourself a sturdy 4x4 post... it would be strong enough to handle your strongest strike and if a blade snaps is should stay imbedded in the post. I think it would be more insightful to see how different swords perform using half a dozen STRONG strikes against hard targets than how they perform smacking them against other swords with less-than-deadly intent for 20 minutes.
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Cut cloths.
shirts, jackets, jeans, shoe/boots (leather material, cut proof bags, wool) anything along those lines would be educational and fun. Make a stick man to dress and attack aha (maybe a small squad of them at once)
I read that wrong at first and thought you said "...a stickman in a dress..." Lol
Lol I see that. I mean stick women can work too.
*pool noodle men would be easier I think
@@hunterwolfe6295 it certainly would be different lol
@@hunterwolfe6295 although they might have difficulties standing up in high winds lol
Since pool noodles have a hole in the middle you can put in some kind of dowel rod to simulate bone & make it a bit more realistic.
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