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Post by pgandy on Apr 6, 2019 14:26:08 GMT
This is in response to Skallagrim’s unfavourable review. Not that I object to the unfavourable review but in the way that he came to his conclusion, that is abusing and improper handling of both the blade and cane. It’s a sword cane and not a war sword, amongst other things. I saw his review a few years back and started to respond but for some reason kept putting it off. The URL of his review is in the box below the video.
I just noticed that Skallagrim’s video address does not show up. If you click the name of my video found at top starting towards the left side you will get another version that has the URL below the video.
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Post by Deleted on Apr 6, 2019 15:54:24 GMT
Well done, sir. You clearly know a thing or two about sword canes and how they were designed to be used. I agree with your assessment of Skall's review. I like Skall's channel very much, but I often find his abusive testing to be excessive and often unnecessary. Swords are often put through a battery of tests to ascertain their quality, but they should never be tested in a manner that is antithetical to how they are designed to be used. I cannot imagine a scenario when a sword cane would be used in a manner similar to thrusting it into a tree stump. A human torso is hardly a tree stump. Skall should have read more about sword canes and their use before his review. I did not know about your channel until today, but I am definitely a subscriber now.
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Post by pgandy on Apr 6, 2019 17:20:54 GMT
I did not know about your channel until today, but I am definitely a subscriber now. Welcome aboard. I am not all that active with the channel but occasionally use it for a forum I am attached to.
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Post by El Chingon on Apr 6, 2019 18:41:24 GMT
I agree skall overdid it with his testing, but he did say the blade held up well in that respect. He should have used one of those gel torso dummies he's been doing penetration vids with lately for a more realistic assessment of performance and how it would hold up with proper use. Or even a block of ballistics gel. I myself have one of the Hanwei Bird dog canes. Blade is a lil longer and the wood finish is a nice throwback to the originals. I preferred it to the windlass ones (almost got the knob handled one, which is more or less the same as the buffalo)as the locking mechanism doesn't involve a button. I wanna say maybe the spring in his button wasn't good quality, but i'm also not keen on just the one side latching.
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Post by pgandy on Apr 6, 2019 21:59:25 GMT
I agree skall overdid it with his testing, but he did say the blade held up well in that respect. He should have used one of those gel torso dummies he's been doing penetration vids with lately for a more realistic assessment of performance and how it would hold up with proper use. Or even a block of ballistics gel. I myself have one of the Hanwei Bird dog canes. Blade is a lil longer and the wood finish is a nice throwback to the originals. I preferred it to the windlass ones (almost got the knob handled one, which is more or less the same as the buffalo)as the locking mechanism doesn't involve a button. I wanna say maybe the spring in his button wasn't good quality, but i'm also not keen on just the one side latching. I know the Windlass Knob Handle. I have six including that one. It’s a good one. I liked the blade at first; I still do but it’s a bit cumbersome in tight quarters and would not work clearing my back. Unfortunately one never knows what the situation will be in advance or if there will be one at all. Of the six that is the only one I’ve drawn other than for inspection or cleaning. The extra length worked well that night. I’ve thought hard about the Bird Dog cane and like the double latch idea. I think that I would still be able to import one but with the red tape and expense with six already on hand I’ve declined. I do have a question about rattle, does it occur with the Bird Dog? I have two stick canes, not counted in the six above, with wood shafts that are prone to rattle. I am afraid that Skall did more than bend his blade. The locking mechanism is gone. It would be embarrassing to have the shaft slice off in public. It has happened to me in private. Also he cannot count on the grip staying fixed.
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Post by El Chingon on Apr 6, 2019 23:06:33 GMT
If you haven't seen it, the gent who runs the youtube channel "Medieval Review" has a full segment on it. It does indeed rattle, but as I suggested to him in the comments, I told him it can be cured with some very small bits of newspaper. Just a lil bit will do in very small strips. I use metal polish to keep that blade clean, and so I don't have to worry bout oil turning the paper to a rust pit. I've had mine for about 5 years and it's rattle and rust free with this method. It will need a proper rubber tip if you plan to be out with it and use it. And a good oil for keeping the wood from drying out. I use that "Howard Feed n Wax" to keep it looking good. Far as skall, he might be able to save it, if he can get a better spring under the button somehow and maybe a lil file work. Maybe a lil bit of Loctite to keep the grip in the right orientation once he knows where it should be would fix that, i'd imagine.
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Post by pgandy on Apr 7, 2019 0:45:07 GMT
I think that I saw that video some years back and remember a rattle. I thought a second opinion would be good. Be careful with those paper bits. I tried a similar cure with a sword stick but used foam. It worked great at first, no rattle could be heard. A few years went by and I thought nothing of it as the stick was functioning fine. Then one evening I looked at the rack and a bit of silver was showing between the grip and top of scabbard. I thought that I hadn’t seated the sword properly and pushed it in. A few days later ditto. And from there it progressed to everyday with more blade showing. Over time I had slowly pushed the foam to the bottom of the scabbard to the point that I could close the two but over night the foam would push the sword out a 1/8” or so. I had one hell of a time removing the foam. All is well now saving a small rattle that I’m forced to live with.
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Post by El Chingon on Apr 7, 2019 6:50:16 GMT
Well paper is thinner than foam, and if you only use very small amounts till you have enough to silence the rattle, then you're gold. The trick is to be stingy with it, and only add the smallest bit more, that way you don't have to worry bout getting anything out.
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Post by Jordan Williams on Apr 7, 2019 22:30:39 GMT
pgandy very nice review, and excellent consideration of context and of course a great account from someone who actually uses the object. Of the things I don't like skallagrim's content for I would say his reviews are top of the list.
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Post by Ifrit on Apr 7, 2019 23:07:55 GMT
Awesome review dude. I always look forward to seeimg them
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Post by rannh1 on Jun 3, 2019 15:24:56 GMT
That was a stellar review. Have been an on and off fan of sword canes, definitely subscribed to your channel. Thanks for the sharea.
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Post by pgandy on Jun 3, 2019 18:32:26 GMT
That was a stellar review. Have been an on and off fan of sword canes, definitely subscribed to your channel. Thanks for the sharea. Well then, welcome aboard. I am afraid that I am not much of a YouTuber donator but sometimes something comes along that I feel needs addressing. I am sorry to report that video making is on hold until I get my computer situation under control. Lightning got it.
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Post by snowbite on Jun 3, 2019 18:41:57 GMT
Thank you for posting, I subscribed for updates. Hope you get your computer fixed.
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