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I just got one from Knife Center for 186.25 USD on a special offer.

The reason why Ikwa was made is using those with pair with big shield againts bayonets on fast onrush when clossing distance beyond sharp point of enemy uwnwieldy weapon is crucial( ~5kg muskets) . And this tactics mainly works in trenches when enemy can backpeddal. For most centuries self defence weapons are swords. Thausands of warriors cant be wrong. If you dont go with shield chose sword or classic polearm. Completly dull saber or falshion can kill well. Its a myth you must often grind edge. If you need tool and weapon in one, use machete. Having hand on that short ikwa pole without crossguard is big disadvantage. You will lose fingers in second if oponent is not noob. Normal swords have a loot bigger range from hand to end point. Also in "zombie" scenario weapon that short who can mainly pierce and stuck in enemy is bad plan. Broken sword can also by remade to spear or dagger without special workshop. If you need a weapon to fight mindless crowd or to occupy larger space alone, choose a weapon designed for this purpose. Halberd. If you want to defend yourself against the ambush of a few people quickly end effective, choose also weapon designed for this purpose. Rapier and buckler

Excelente video gracias

I see you are superbly armed,as i do, love being well armed every day,(Kia Mataara), Maori for Be Vigilant, New Zealand.I have a shield bossed shield for my "Iklwa", Assegai.

If nobody has already...im claiming him for my zombie apocalypse team

Amazons got a deal on these as of 8/26/24 $149 so i picked up a second one can't beat that price!

Believe it or not the cold steel machetes(tactical tanto) are some of the most durable blades out there. They are cheap as well, make sure you buy the ones from South Africa, the new Chinese made blades are inferior.

The algorithm brought me to this page... interesting topic. I am jealous of your sword collection.

I love Japanese wood chisels. Works of art.

okay dynamics seems to be pretty quick

You can find one of these for under $200 today I have seen them going as low as $170 the full retail price is so high.

Awesome. 😎

Thank you so much for your honest opinion and assessment of the Taiwanese version. The prices are excellent and affordable with nice quality. I now feel better purchasing the new Cold Steel Tanto.

Just wanna get one for display. My cheap "last samurai" 60$ sword rattles just from hanging in the sword rack. 😂

No its not as good :

Thank you for the comparison it was really helpful and informative.

Holy Cow I’m glad I watched this till the end ❤🎬

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Thanks master for that little masterclass. I have Thai machete i will try tomorrow

Ouch my left ear! Fix your audio man

From an Escrimma perspective double Wakazashis would work awesome

4:54 my favorite variation

Can you order a wakizashi with the katana handle? Or would I have to purchase both then do it myself?

I have my 6 inch Tanto since 1986 and nobody is ever getting it off me ever. It took a while to get used to the feel but I will be taking it to my grave.

this will also make a great secondary weapon in the age of plate armour due to its overall similarity to the western European war hammer

WHY DOESN'T THE SOUND WORK?

Hi ..! I am not sure , cause I' ve got bad ears , but the sound of Nippon version is it not best than Taïwan version when the blades are cutting the air .?? Or is it just an idea like that ....?!!! ( Sorry for no - mystake i' am French 😁) .. & I ' ve just order one Magnum Tanto XII San Maï .. & may be I will order an other Master Tanto VG1 San Maï TM from Japan Ventura CA , mint condition for 348Euros ) . So in the Master Tanto Japan , the ricasso & " the spine " too seems more thicker , all the long of the blade ! than the new version from Taïwan ..! Have you see that too ..?? Thank' s for all informations every body ..

Awesome demonstration and discussion. I own the VG-10 San Mai and 3V 12" Blade Magnum Tantos and absolutely luv them. Well done! :-) Peace, Stiletto :-)

what knife were you wearing?

I'm considering this a hand and a half weapon it can either be used together with a shield 1 handed or used alone 2 handed a versatile design for tight spaces

Ha- I live on the outskirts of a rather Bad city and I have to go down to our parking lot every night about 12:30 -1:30-- to get in the car to drive me wife to work. I do appreciate that- there 'could be' Someone else down there at night checking out the area car's to break into or worse! So I bought a semi hard hiking stick that has a metal point at the end of it- hoping that this may help should I be attacked? Like you I know that the Assegi is an old Zulu weapon (Loved the flic!) but here I think the police would love to arrest me with anything like your Assegi- what do you think??

Sweet!

Whered you go man!

The Dragonfly Wakizashi (especially with the longer handle) seems to better fit the idea of kodachi. They were an alternate primary sword to the tachi. They were made for more up-close work and had a thicker, less-tapered blade. Tantos were the companion blade to all forms of tachi, seeming to mirror the concepts in Espada y Daga. Tachis were typically 31" long, kodachis no more than 24", uchigatanas were 25-27" and wakizashis were typically 15". Wrist and forearm strength don't increase linearly with arm length; so while the stated purpose was to scale wakis for taller folks, at least we can be grateful that we have access to a different style of weapon.

The Dragonfly wakizashi is f*****g amazing. I have the Dragonfly set but the waki is the best!

nicley done! where did you get your stands for the tatami mats?

Kukri is my favorite knife profile

I agree with you 100%

I love the long handles on Wakazishi length blades

What is this you are cutting in this Video ??? Bambus or ?? 😳🤔🤔🤔

i modified my one riflesman tomahawk 20 years ago to double as a tonfa, still carry it everyday.

the japanese version leans more on looking like a katana as far as the shape goes.

Un-belivable!!!

You are a great salesman! There is no way I could use this as well as you, but you show what is possible. And yes. I bought one right after watching this video.

Looks like a zulu spear.

The Zulu called it an “Iklwa”

Looks like a good pickaroon.

Been thinking of getting one of these too strap on to my pack for hikes in the woods

I been on the fence about this but I had someone try to break in my house a few weeks ago. Would be awesome to catch a body with one of these.

you fight with your legs, not with your blade, move.