@@owey. Apparently they're having some kind of issue sending things to the UK. so I'm having to wait until I'm sure I can actually get one into the country
@@owey. Well UK blade law specifically forbids all katanas. Unless “it was made before 1954, or was made at any time using traditional methods”. So if it was made using a modern production line, it's illegal in the UK. So I THINK S.O.N. should be fine.. they're made by hand traditionally right?
I just got my first sword from you guys yesterday and it’s great. I’m really impressed with the quality of the sword and it’s definitely better than some other swords I’ve gotten around the same price. The customer support was also very good. You guys were very helpful and I will definitely be buying another katana from you guys in the future.
thats a nice katana and it looks like it was well put together and everything looks solid ! I like the leather ito wrap but I couldnt have leather ito wrap on my katana because my hands are so rough and they tough as leather , and it would wreck the leather and make it look worn out pretty quick . although I could go for a suede ito wrap like they use at hanwei , but I would have to put a couple coats of lacquer on it to make it more durable . but great sword and I like the audible feedback that was coming from it when you was cutting the bottles
Just one more question sorry, Does the Katana come with a Certificate of authenticity stating its traditionally forged etc because we have very strict custom laws here in the UK for curved swords.
It includes a certificate of authenticity, but it doesn't state by default that it's traditionally forged. This can be specifically requested. We haven't found any problems with shipping our swords to the UK though
Nice buy, fun target setup. Also, Wow, folks are brutal snobs in the comments, eh. Fake hamon or not, that's still higher quality steel than any samurai could get his hands on back in the day. Happy cutting.
The blades great your technique needs work try sweeping its likes using a sword but good for learning how stay balanced then try scratching a tree with a stick practice to scratch the tree swiftly without the stick breaking or you being pushed back...
Hey swords of Northshire, I saw some images of custom swords you made and one of the scabbards had a flower design on it. How would I be able to add features like this to my sword? And also would it cost extra?
they have many different options to choose from. it comes with the price. the only things that really add more money is steel types engraving and other extras.
thanks for the presentation, im awaiting my first sword from them now. same steel blade but not folded, just clay forged 1095....question did you choose sharpened with niku..or Razer sharp(3rd option) cause if its not razer sharp im impressed as it cuts through paper like butter, they told me razor sharp is not recommended cause it could make the edge a little to brittle...thanks for the reply...really looking forward to my sword
This is sharp with niku, which will have a bit of trouble with lighter things like paper and water bottles but is best for cutting hard objects such as thick bamboo and bone, where razor sharp would be too fragile. We only suggest razor sharp if you'll solely be cutting light objects
There's a noticeable difference, but it can't be seen when looking at the blade. Sharp with niku can cut printer paper if you use some friction, and razor sharp can cut paper easily
@@TheFearlessWill Razor sharp level is not quite as sharp as a knife, or it would be too fragile for cutting. It still has some added durability, but yes that's the idea
Rope ? I don’t see a pattern but I’m sure it’s in there. I’m guessing your not a practitioner considering you called the sageo rope. I personally need a blade around 30 tp 32 inch long and a tsuka around 13 to 15 inch long because I’m a tall big guy “ not fat at all “ anyway there is a museum close to my house and there are around 12 authentic 14th century up to 19th century katanas on display there and it’s surprising how small they are but the Samurai just were not big men around 5’2 to 5’5 on average and they considered Musashi a very big man at 6 feet tall .
Meh, I got 70 dollar t10 tool steel katana that can do that. Also there's more then one style then just yours. Nobody cares what you can do, when all you are is letters.
@@Richard.H This has more to do with his technique rather than the blade itself. He is cleaving and powering through his cuts instead of using the full length of the blade to slice through.
@@swordsofnorthshire4658 the same leather that you can choose from the website? Because it looks a lot better in this video than the preview pictures on the site.
@@swordsofnorthshire4658 i just ordered a custom wakashai 1060 folded steel for tatami mats and home defense i went a wakashai cuz katana are too long for me have a hard time drawing the sword
@@qaidikramuddin if your going to handle a blade it's proper to know how to use it. But answer me this.... how many duels do you think this guy is actually getting into? You don't think much
@@anthonysullivan7871 If you've done any form of Budo, you'd understand that that's how we speak. You don't think and know much; including grammar, spelling and punctuation. I hope English isn't your home language.
Mr. I'm from The Philippines I am asking If Its Okay That The Payment Is Like Shoppe and Lazada That When The Delivery Come And then I Will Play Its Okay For That??
@@emperorpalpatine5559 Cutting water bottles? Yes. 1060 can cut plastic when sharp and survive. That's the cheapest steel in their custom katanas so I assume it's the cheapest they use
So I'm assuming that every online company that is selling Katana swords get their swords made from the same place in China, so how does one company claim their swords is better then another?
Looks not that sharp from what one can tell from the cuts. The price is way too low for what it should (!) be. Never ever is this a true folded steel with various sorts of steel. Hamon looks fake aswell. Polish the blade after a while - completely through and you'll see if the Hamon line goes throught the whole blade / edge. At least the results of this "masterpiece" do not hold up to my 1095 YNH Nami Katana for 700 dollars.
I'm positive my 70 dollar t10 tool steel katana can outdo your bitch stick. Besides 1095 isint better them 1060. So your asswhole is in the wrong place. Burp where ya fart and fart where ya burp.
Everyone can be satisfied with whatever he wants. Though make newbies the illusion you can buy real folded steel (Tamahagane, Kobuse- Kitae etc.) for some hundret bucks is just not very cool. To put if friendly.
I saw the site a few days ago. Now I'm REALLY considering getting one.
did you?
@@owey. Apparently they're having some kind of issue sending things to the UK. so I'm having to wait until I'm sure I can actually get one into the country
@@Lightray110 oh yea that sucks i’ve heard of those things a lot in europe, some countries don’t allow foreign blades to be shipped into the country
@@owey. Well UK blade law specifically forbids all katanas. Unless “it was made before 1954, or was made at any time using traditional methods”. So if it was made using a modern production line, it's illegal in the UK. So I THINK S.O.N. should be fine.. they're made by hand traditionally right?
I just got my first sword from you guys yesterday and it’s great. I’m really impressed with the quality of the sword and it’s definitely better than some other swords I’ve gotten around the same price. The customer support was also very good. You guys were very helpful and I will definitely be buying another katana from you guys in the future.
Awesome! I might have to get myself one.
Looks great!
thats a nice katana and it looks like it was well put together and everything looks solid ! I like the leather ito wrap but I couldnt have leather ito wrap on my katana because my hands are so rough and they tough as leather , and it would wreck the leather and make it look worn out pretty quick . although I could go for a suede ito wrap like they use at hanwei , but I would have to put a couple coats of lacquer on it to make it more durable . but great sword and I like the audible feedback that was coming from it when you was cutting the bottles
Congratulations. Its beautiful. There is nothing better then opening up a brand new custom katana, especially one as nice as this.
Solid!
I just costmized a katana and it looks great
Damn! That's sharp sword! It is a real battle-ready katana and not a wall hanger.
Terrific. Beautiful, he says. The damn thing was still in the sword bag.
Very off topic but where did you get your shirt I love it and would like to buy one for myself
Very nice 👍 😊 Have a good time with that Blade & the link works just fine ,that is where I'm going to get mine.
their very good for the price. 👍
Just one more question sorry, Does the Katana come with a Certificate of authenticity stating its traditionally forged etc because we have very strict custom laws here in the UK for curved swords.
It includes a certificate of authenticity, but it doesn't state by default that it's traditionally forged. This can be specifically requested. We haven't found any problems with shipping our swords to the UK though
@@brycer9 any order from Malaysia? Would like to know if there any problem to pass our custom
Dude the cat must have been like: weeeeeeeeeee
nice cat
Nice buy, fun target setup. Also, Wow, folks are brutal snobs in the comments, eh. Fake hamon or not, that's still higher quality steel than any samurai could get his hands on back in the day.
Happy cutting.
@phil erup You realize modern steel is better than tama-hagane right?
@phil erup yeeeeeah... you fucked up on this one, phil
Nice video I wanted to ask did you choose the recommended sharpness rounded blade or did you get the razor sharpness option? Thanks
I dunno if you still need help after 7 months but he chose niku, which is the rounded option
@@coffee5704 cool thank you
Did you not watch the video ?
I listen to the video but I was not able to see it because I cannot see
@@daniellopezeverest ah yes
Does the unokubi zukuri style blade you offer decrease the weight or change point of balance much?
It decreases the blade weight very slightly, therefore bringing the point of balance closer to the handle
How you customized your sword could you help me?
mine came with extra bamboo pegs but no cleaning kit
Do they ship it to Saudi Arabia or no
The blades great your technique needs work try sweeping its likes using a sword but good for learning how stay balanced then try scratching a tree with a stick practice to scratch the tree swiftly without the stick breaking or you being pushed back...
I’ve got the Citadel Ocean Katana. Serial #028 out of 100. It’s on my channel. Ever had a Citadel?
1060 high carbon steel is good enough for cutting?
1060 steel is good for light to medium cutting (tatami mats and thin bamboo) and you'd want 1095 steel for heavy cutting (thick bamboo and bone)
Hey swords of Northshire, I saw some images of custom swords you made and one of the scabbards had a flower design on it. How would I be able to add features like this to my sword? And also would it cost extra?
Derrick Thanks!
Yes you can
they have many different options to choose from. it comes with the price. the only things that really add more money is steel types engraving and other extras.
Was the cleaning kit included as default with the sword or did you buy it elsewhere separately?
They were bought separate since in the backround it is there even before he opened the sword I think the kit is on amazon
1095 w/ the fake etched hamon? It actually looks good for a fake. Not too grainy and course looking
if you choose clay tempered blades, its a real Harmon line and makes the blade stronger
I might get one, how long did it take to ship?
Hi Rylan! It currently takes about 4-5 weeks to make a custom sword, and 2 weeks to ship
Would Northshire custom a Ko Katana for me/us, shorten the blade to 24 inches?
Yes we can make blades with custom length/shape. Feel free to send an email to sales@swordsofnorthshire.com with details and we'll provide a quote
@@brycer9 Thankyou for your very prompt reply, I've just received their catalogue via email.
@@brycer9 thanks for answering his question , I would also like a katana like this also.
Swear I thought yo cat was mine dey look da same😂
thanks for the presentation, im awaiting my first sword from them now. same steel blade but not folded, just clay forged 1095....question did you choose sharpened with niku..or Razer sharp(3rd option) cause if its not razer sharp im impressed as it cuts through paper like butter, they told me razor sharp is not recommended cause it could make the edge a little to brittle...thanks for the reply...really looking forward to my sword
This is sharp with niku, which will have a bit of trouble with lighter things like paper and water bottles but is best for cutting hard objects such as thick bamboo and bone, where razor sharp would be too fragile. We only suggest razor sharp if you'll solely be cutting light objects
Where are the swords shipped from? I can't find any info from the site
They are shipped from Longquan, China
I saw EMS on the package slip, does that mean they are made in China?
yeah it's a chinese company that makes them. i have one, it's sharp and well built man. it will kill.
Yes, they are made in china, but not "made in china." Its not a large manufacturing company. Their custom swords are hand forged in a small village.
I mean, as are most custom katanas. How old are you?
@@OldAgeTeddyboy I'm referring to a select set of swords on their website, not all of them.
Is there a big difference between niku and razor edge?
There's a noticeable difference, but it can't be seen when looking at the blade. Sharp with niku can cut printer paper if you use some friction, and razor sharp can cut paper easily
@@swordsofnorthshire4658 So razor sharp is like edge on a good knife and niku is better for swords?
@@TheFearlessWill Razor sharp level is not quite as sharp as a knife, or it would be too fragile for cutting. It still has some added durability, but yes that's the idea
Swords of Northshire I ordered a custom katana with the razor sharp blade. Would it still be suitable to slice a piece of fruit or something?
@@michaelshort6036 Look at Matthew Jensens video. He has has razor edge on his SON katana and it performs pretty good.
Rope ? I don’t see a pattern but I’m sure it’s in there. I’m guessing your not a practitioner considering you called the sageo rope. I personally need a blade around 30 tp 32 inch long and a tsuka around 13 to 15 inch long because I’m a tall big guy “ not fat at all “ anyway there is a museum close to my house and there are around 12 authentic 14th century up to 19th century katanas on display there and it’s surprising how small they are but the Samurai just were not big men around 5’2 to 5’5 on average and they considered Musashi a very big man at 6 feet tall .
Yaya another knowledgeable contender :D
I can do the same with a kitchen knife! My KATANA can cut the bottle in half without to move the lower part. The lower part MUST to stay still! :)
Meh, I got 70 dollar t10 tool steel katana that can do that. Also there's more then one style then just yours. Nobody cares what you can do, when all you are is letters.
@@Richard.H This has more to do with his technique rather than the blade itself. He is cleaving and powering through his cuts instead of using the full length of the blade to slice through.
Cutting until the sun goes down,...not a bad way to spend the day.
Is that handle made of leather?
Yes the ito is wrapped with genuine leather and rayskin
@@swordsofnorthshire4658 the same leather that you can choose from the website? Because it looks a lot better in this video than the preview pictures on the site.
@@shaggy8634 Yes it's the exact same
@@swordsofnorthshire4658 i just ordered a custom wakashai 1060 folded steel for tatami mats and home defense i went a wakashai cuz katana are too long for me have a hard time drawing the sword
@@genericultraammonia1061 Thank you for your business! Wakizashi is a good choice for self defense in close quarters
Somebody please teach this man how to properly cut
I know right. Exposing his head like that; no possibility of defending a counterstrike. In a real fight, head gone.
@@qaidikramuddin if your going to handle a blade it's proper to know how to use it. But answer me this.... how many duels do you think this guy is actually getting into? You don't think much
@UC5CiwzlQsw9iWH3ypvfmOgQ i understand that, but he is just reviewing a sword and doesn't look like a practitioner. Look at you huh?
@@anthonysullivan7871 If you've done any form of Budo, you'd understand that that's how we speak. You don't think and know much; including grammar, spelling and punctuation. I hope English isn't your home language.
Mr. I'm from The Philippines I am asking If Its Okay That The Payment Is Like Shoppe and Lazada That When The Delivery Come And then I Will Play Its Okay For That??
Things don't work like that in this world bud.
Link won’t work
Google is your friend.
Is that real?
Yes all of our swords are real and fully functional
you have many options for steel types.
i just built one for 580$
Word, My Gryffin' was $564. Can't wait til it's finished. : )
Fake Hamon, by the look of it.
Yes since this blade is not clay tempered, it can only have an etched hamon. We offer clay tempered blades with a variety of genuine temper lines too
I have heard nothing but good about your service and products. I wish you continued success. You deserve it.
Swords of Northshire
Say are the cheaper end swords, say $120-$160 useable the way they’re used in the video?
@@emperorpalpatine5559 Cutting water bottles? Yes. 1060 can cut plastic when sharp and survive. That's the cheapest steel in their custom katanas so I assume it's the cheapest they use
@@ninjafaceify they offer 1045 as well.
Could i get my blade dyed. I just want a blue sword lol
Cat makes it 50 % awsomer
اناشد كل مسلمين اليابان أن يتبرعو لي بقيمة سيف ساموراي فأنا احلم به منذ طفولتي وانا لم استطيع الحصول عليه
So I'm assuming that every online company that is selling Katana swords get their swords made from the same place in China, so how does one company claim their swords is better then another?
Every company will be quick to claim that they're the best, but not all will offer a 100% satisfaction guarantee
I've heard very good things about their customer service. I just ordered a couple swords and am currently waiting to see for myself.
@@ninjafaceify did they come in
Ninja!
7:13 Bruh literally almost fell cause the total lack of proper technique. 😅😅🤣🤣🤣😂😂😂🙃💀☠
Plastic bottles be afraid....be very afraid.....
Bruh, Ya'll picked the one person who has no idea of the terminology of a Katana as your review. TopKek. 😅😅😅🤣🤣🤣😂😂😂🙃😵💀☠
Looks not that sharp from what one can tell from the cuts. The price is way too low for what it should (!) be. Never ever is this a true folded steel with various sorts of steel. Hamon looks fake aswell. Polish the blade after a while - completely through and you'll see if the Hamon line goes throught the whole blade / edge. At least the results of this "masterpiece" do not hold up to my 1095 YNH Nami Katana for 700 dollars.
You know, not everybody can afford a 700$ sword
If he's satisfied with his katana, then let him have it.
You should really think before you type a useless comment. Your pride is nothing here. Your comment was just condecending.
I'm positive my 70 dollar t10 tool steel katana can outdo your bitch stick. Besides 1095 isint better them 1060. So your asswhole is in the wrong place. Burp where ya fart and fart where ya burp.
Serious problems with your behaviour ?
Everyone can be satisfied with whatever he wants. Though make newbies the illusion you can buy real folded steel (Tamahagane, Kobuse- Kitae etc.) for some hundret bucks is just not very cool. To put if friendly.