A review of the Honshu D2 Gladiator sword. model # UC3431 D2 Mainz style gladius shaped blade. Link also on Amazon: amzn.to/3QUKZQM Link to BudK: www.budk.com/Honshu-D2-Gladia...
Nice video. That's a might fine sword. I've got the United Cutlery Gladiator sword. Mine's a pawn compared to that with 1065 steel but the price tag on that one is only about $40. Either way, shaediversity estimates that in the real event that you actually had to use it for the purpose, these style of blades are actually the best for self-defense.
This sword now comes in vg10 steel which is a stainless steel made in japan used for chef knives. 1% Carbon, 15% Chromium, 1% Molybdenum, 0.2% Vanadium, and 1.5% Cobalt. It is the most expensive of the 3 coming in at $198.
Es una espada ideal para llevarla al monte ya q no es muy larga y puede llevarse al cinto. Cómo defensa personal su mejor punto es su punta para pinchar en recto y su doble filo puede servir para corte lateral. Es una espada corta muy eficaz sobre todo acompañado de escudo
For those that are inexperienced with swords; those 4 holes that are just above the handgaurd will cause for stress. It's a massive weakpoint in the blade and will likely crack once you try to do something with it. It isn't steel like 1095 HC or 5160 spring steel, so it's basically an expensive wall hanger, not really meant to do something with it.
For a sword of that quality $180 is a great price . Did you ever look at Traditional Filipino Weapons and if so what did you think ? Double Star Fury was definitely " inspired " by one of their designs IMO .
@@crossingtheexile4937 Thanks for the info, I do believe that they are alittle on the brittle side. Keeping the rockwell hardness lower would help it from breaking but they probably won't change their heat treat.Sorry for your loss.
Check out scorpion swords tactical gladius, in the test video the guy is hacking away at a piece of granite obviously the blade took some damage but wasn't totaled by any means
No one is going to use this in battle vs armor, or hacking into cinder blocks, or whatever else someone wants to smash this into to prove its "good". I sincerely doubt that a gladius from 2,000 years ago would stand up to the expectations of naysayers. What is its purpose? I'm sure if you asked any member of any legion in the past... And put this in their hand... They would say this is a blade that is absolutely remarkable.
@MGTOW Matty The best steel wont help you, if your blade got structural issues and every united cutlery blade has one, that makes it very likely for the tang to break off.
I enjoyed the review, I’ve been on the fence on whether to get the d 2 steel for durability or just 7cr13 for my husband. Since i know he will hack with it outside. I going to get him the cr13 version and if abuses it i will get him the step up.
Sounds good Freya, I think your husband will end the weight and feel of it which ever steel type you get. The 7cr13 will stay cleaner if he uses it and doesn't wipe it off. But both should hold up to light cutting.
United Cutlery Swords are not any good. The Blade is very likely to break off when "abused" (a good sword should be able to take a bit of a beating) due to a construction issues with the handle. I hope nothing bad happened so far with that thing. Saidly such construction issues are very common with tacticool'ish blades. The only good swords with a somewhat similar theme that come to my mind right now are the "Zombie Tools" blades. They're a good bit more expensive but they are way more sturdy than that UC stuff and there is basically no posibility for the handle to break off.
It was very sharp, almost arm shaving sharp. D2 is a higher grade of tool steel that can retain an edge longer than stainless, and also can be tougher than 7CR13 stainless if the heat treat temper is done properly.
@@theweaponscollectiveedge863 thanks for your reply also I see your into kung Fu I use to take up Tae kwon Do I use to be real good with my legs and some weapons but I got old and developed a lot of health problems I still got a lot of my martial art weapons Bo staff, Sai, Nunchucks practice and real pairs, 3 sectional staff, Butterfly knives, and a lot of other knives and weapons check out my boring channel. 🙏😇🙏
0:17 Ahem, you’re storing your katana upside down and backwards. Edge down means they’ll dull, hilt right signifies you’re ready for combat (impolite.) I would like to speak with your manager.
My Honshu Gladiator D2 sword arrived with a curved central ridge not aligned with the point of the sword, but rather finishing 1cm up from the point in one side of the blade. This is typical of the poor quality of United Cutlery products. Unfortunately, I read the reviews too late. Are you going to delete my comment again?
I am sorry BUT your Cutting water Bottles with a D2 tool steel Blade???? you could of went with something a lot harder like Thick Wood or something harder water bottles just do NOT show off how good D2 tool steel is.
Beautiful gladius
Nice video. That's a might fine sword. I've got the United Cutlery Gladiator sword. Mine's a pawn compared to that with 1065 steel but the price tag on that one is only about $40. Either way, shaediversity estimates that in the real event that you actually had to use it for the purpose, these style of blades are actually the best for self-defense.
I'm really liking the Honshu line from United Cutlery
This sword now comes in vg10 steel which is a stainless steel made in japan used for chef knives. 1% Carbon, 15% Chromium, 1% Molybdenum, 0.2% Vanadium, and 1.5% Cobalt. It is the most expensive of the 3 coming in at $198.
Would you say its the sharpest one
@@erickestrada1212 d2 should be the sharpest one or at least the one that will retain an edge the longest. Stainless steels usually dull quicker.
I have the 7cr13 stainless steel version coming in the mail, I definitely like the short swords. Thanks for the video
Beautiful sword
I see they now have a VG10 version now too
It is a full tang sword
Es una espada ideal para llevarla al monte ya q no es muy larga y puede llevarse al cinto. Cómo defensa personal su mejor punto es su punta para pinchar en recto y su doble filo puede servir para corte lateral. Es una espada corta muy eficaz sobre todo acompañado de escudo
Beautiful.
Awesome, I've been thinking about getting one, I like the Honshu blades bro.
Yes they have a great feel in your hand. Good weight and balance.
@@theweaponscollectiveedge863 So true bro, I have a Honshu Boshin Toothpick.
Good review. Interesting blade.
yes, it is kind of modern in feel, but does have a traditional blade shape.
I would carry it on my ship any day. Cheers.
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beautiful.....
It is a fast cutter.
Muy buena revisión de las mejores que e visto, like y suscriptor nuevo
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I've seen somebody hack through a thick branch of a fallen tree with this very model. Naysayers have no idea what they're talking about.
For those that are inexperienced with swords; those 4 holes that are just above the handgaurd will cause for stress. It's a massive weakpoint in the blade and will likely crack once you try to do something with it. It isn't steel like 1095 HC or 5160 spring steel, so it's basically an expensive wall hanger, not really meant to do something with it.
I agree on the holes. No sword blade ever needs holes in it. Honshu needs to stop putting in decorative holes and think of practical design.
I agree on the holes, but this version of the sword is made of D2 steel. A very hard wearing TOOL steel. A wall hanger it's not!
The Honshu line is designed for ‘zombie’ killing.. self defence. They aren’t meant to do heavy work they literally give you a leaflet explaining this
For a sword of that quality $180 is a great price . Did you ever look at Traditional Filipino Weapons and if so what did you think ? Double Star Fury was definitely " inspired " by one of their designs IMO .
The manufacturer drilled holes in the steel? I thought these were good blades
I never get why the fuck they put holes at the cross guard, doesn’t even look that good and reduces the structural strength by miles
Imagine having to go into the Colosseum and fighting with that against something like that! Yikes!
Hmmm. Interesting.
Would you prefer this or the spartan sword by honshu made of same material. The spartan sword looks awsome but the actuall sharp edge isn't verylong
The spartan sword has a nice shape but I have seen other videos of it breaking at the cross guard.
@@theweaponscollectiveedge863 mine broke at the cross guard lol granted that was after 3 days of straight chopping a big ass tree for firewood.
@@crossingtheexile4937 Thanks for the info, I do believe that they are alittle on the brittle side. Keeping the rockwell hardness lower would help it from breaking but they probably won't change their heat treat.Sorry for your loss.
The true test is a stress test. Anybody can make a blade cut.. is it battle ready?
Check out scorpion swords tactical gladius, in the test video the guy is hacking away at a piece of granite obviously the blade took some damage but wasn't totaled by any means
No one is going to use this in battle vs armor, or hacking into cinder blocks, or whatever else someone wants to smash this into to prove its "good". I sincerely doubt that a gladius from 2,000 years ago would stand up to the expectations of naysayers. What is its purpose? I'm sure if you asked any member of any legion in the past... And put this in their hand... They would say this is a blade that is absolutely remarkable.
@MGTOW Matty The best steel wont help you, if your blade got structural issues and every united cutlery blade has one, that makes it very likely for the tang to break off.
@@Scott-dz4cs no, they'd smash it into a log and it would break. then they'd have the laugh of their life.
I enjoyed the review, I’ve been on the fence on whether to get the d 2 steel for durability or just 7cr13 for my husband. Since i know he will hack with it outside. I going to get him the cr13 version and if abuses it i will get him the step up.
Sounds good Freya, I think your husband will end the weight and feel of it which ever steel type you get. The 7cr13 will stay cleaner if he uses it and doesn't wipe it off. But both should hold up to light cutting.
United Cutlery Swords are not any good. The Blade is very likely to break off when "abused" (a good sword should be able to take a bit of a beating) due to a construction issues with the handle. I hope nothing bad happened so far with that thing. Saidly such construction issues are very common with tacticool'ish blades. The only good swords with a somewhat similar theme that come to my mind right now are the "Zombie Tools" blades. They're a good bit more expensive but they are way more sturdy than that UC stuff and there is basically no posibility for the handle to break off.
@@sihilius I later bought him a solid crafted blade from KultofAthena it was a better blade… a real blade and like you said not tacticallycoolish
How sharp was it when you received it? The stainless model I purchased was arm having sharp! How does th D2 compare? Subscribed btw...
It was very sharp, almost arm shaving sharp. D2 is a higher grade of tool steel that can retain an edge longer than stainless, and also can be tougher than 7CR13 stainless if the heat treat temper is done properly.
Hi if you store it in the leather sheath will the D2 steel rust? Thanks for your reply
It still can rust because it isn't stainless steel.
@@theweaponscollectiveedge863 thanks for your reply also I see your into kung Fu I use to take up Tae kwon Do I use to be real good with my legs and some weapons but I got old and developed a lot of health problems I still got a lot of my martial art weapons Bo staff, Sai, Nunchucks practice and real pairs,
3 sectional staff, Butterfly knives, and a lot of other knives and weapons check out my boring channel. 🙏😇🙏
Did order d2 & vg 10 versions 🙂
How did you like it? Any preferences
@@Mex_the_Fox vg 10 is sharper, D2 a little bit heavier and stronger
It’s only 80.00 in the BUDK catalog..
the difference is the steel, D2 steel is way different than 7CR13
Hw to order sir in Hw much
It is from budk and is $179 dollars, it is also in 7cr13 stainless which is weaker but it only cost $80 dollars.
Hii sir price
0:17 Ahem, you’re storing your katana upside down and backwards. Edge down means they’ll dull, hilt right signifies you’re ready for combat (impolite.) I would like to speak with your manager.
I film everything upside down so all is good. LOL
My Honshu Gladiator D2 sword arrived with a curved central ridge not aligned with the point of the sword, but rather finishing 1cm up from the point in one side of the blade.
This is typical of the poor quality of United Cutlery products. Unfortunately, I read the reviews too late.
Are you going to delete my comment again?
Not really made as a cutting weapon but nice video still
Sehr schöner Gladius nachbau ❤ jedoch die Klinge sollte 10 cm. länger sein, diese hier ist nun viel zu kurz.
The gladius is more beautiful
than what?
I am sorry BUT your Cutting water Bottles with a D2 tool steel Blade???? you could of went with something a lot harder like Thick Wood or something harder water bottles just do NOT show off how good D2 tool steel is.
True lol this guy is using water bottles lol 🤣 a random lady can do the same with her kitchen knives
He probably dont want to damage his sword. A Gladius is really made for stabbing not hacking at wood.
@@EVILAKUMA The sword is a loaner from his buddy. Stress testing it would be frowned upon. Feel free to buy one and send it to him for stress testing.
@@nj3309 true
@@GUNNER67akaKelt oh ok didn't know
Oh shit any shit blade will cut a fucking watter bottle!!!!!!#!!
No, there are some, that can't even cut through a water bottle, saidly.
Как мачете работает .
Is it good balanced? I have a cold steel gladius machete and its shit
it is blade heavy and the tip is thinner