Swords We Recommend

Welcome to Shad's armoury! Every sword on this page has been unboxed, swung, cut with and reviewed on the channel. Some even left Shad speechless. Each entry comes with the full review so you can see it in action before you buy.

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Swordier Orcrist / Beast Fang King (SWM-1035)

Swordier

"BATTLE READY Orcrist is DEADLY!" The same sword Shad reviewed, now sold as the Beast Fang King.

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Swordier Type XXa Medieval Longsword (SWMZ-1017)

Swordier

"The most beautiful sword we have ever reviewed": a pattern-welded Type XXa with leather scabbard.

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Balaur Arms Alexandria / Type XVIIIc

Balaur Arms / Kult of Athena

A thick, purposeful Type XVIIIc ("Alexandria") from Balaur Arms, reviewed in depth.

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ROM Aquila Arming Sword

Romance of Men

Shad was "in shock, again" at how good this arming sword is.

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Honshu Single-Handed Broadsword

United Cutlery / BUDK

Honshu's single-handed broadsword. Shad found "something very strange" about it; watch to find out what.

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ROM Hibana Spring Steel Tachi

Romance of Men

A battlefield-ready tachi that Shad called "CRAZY".

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Swordis Dragon S5 / Shadow Dancer-style katana

Swordis

Swordis's Dragon S5 katana, reviewed on the channel.

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Swordier Glamdring / White Flame Sage (SWM-1040)

Swordier

"BATTLE READY Glamdring is INSANE!" The same sword Shad reviewed, now sold as the White Flame Sage.

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Swordier Dark Sister / pattern-welded fantasy longsword (SWA-1017)

Swordier

Inspired by Dark Sister from House of the Dragon. The original is discontinued, so this links the pattern-welded version.

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Faith Keeper (Museum Replicas)

Museum Replicas

Behold the Faith Keeper: "This sword will PUNISH you."

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ROM Mercy Executioner Sword

Romance of Men

A real execution sword, tested the way only Shadiversity would.

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Imperious LARP sword (Shad's design)

Calimacil

Imperious, Daylen's sword from Shadow of the Conqueror, as an official foam LARP replica. Shad reviewed his own sword!

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ROM Mortal Long Sword

Romance of Men

So sharp it left Shad speechless: "the SHARPEST SWORD EVER".

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Swordier upgraded XVIa longsword (SWMZ-1001)

Swordier

Swordier's upgraded Type XVIa longsword, reviewed on the channel.

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Swordier Zweihander / German greatsword (SWM-1039)

Swordier

A real, commercially sold zweihander. Shad has "wanted this my whole life".

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ROM Vanguard Arming Sword

Romance of Men

Brutal, ugly, but a BEAST. Shad loves how it performs, if not how it looks.

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Honshu Viking Sword

United Cutlery / BUDK

Honshu's Viking sword, reviewed on the channel.

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ROM Surudoi Handmade Spring Steel Katana (Unokubi-zukuri)

Romance of Men

A handmade spring-steel katana featured in Shad's budget "cheap but quality" picks.

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Swordier Anduril functional replica (SWM-1043)

Swordier

"FINALLY! A real battle-ready Andúril."

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Swordier Arcane Sentinel / new battle-grade Glamdring-style (SWMZ-1022)

Swordier

Swordier's new battle-grade Glamdring-inspired sword. Shad called it "AMAZING".

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Swordier Witcher 3 inspired longsword (SWAZ-1002)

Swordier

"Another perfect 10/10 sword?!" Shad on the Witcher 3-inspired longsword.

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Ronin Katana Medieval Two-Handed Saber

Ronin Katana / Kult of Athena

Like a katana, but (Shad argues) better: a two-handed falchion/saber and a top budget pick.

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ROM Estrella Cup-Hilt Rapier

Romance of Men

A cup-hilt rapier that "cuts like a LIGHTSABER".

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ROM Dragonwhisper Longsword

Romance of Men

A standout ROM longsword. Shad points fans here as the better pick over the Windlash.

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Swordier Type XVIIIc (SWMZ-1004)

Swordier

A Type XVIIIc longsword from Swordier, reviewed on the channel.

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Honshu Historic Claymore

United Cutlery / BUDK

"This sword is a BEAST!" United Cutlery's Honshu historic claymore.

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Phillipe IV Sword (Deepeeka)

Deepeeka / Kult of Athena

A budget pick that impressed: thick, solid and "incredible".

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The Shadiversity Katana (ROM)

Romance of Men

Shad's own design: a katana built to move like a medieval longsword.

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ROM Fukyo Katana (spring steel, double bohi)

Romance of Men

A spring-steel katana with double bohi, reviewed on the channel.

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Lord of the Rings Anduril (BUDK / United Cutlery licensed)

United Cutlery / BUDK

The officially licensed United Cutlery Andúril, reviewed on the channel.

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Swordier Ranger's Oath / Aragorn Ranger sword (SWMZ-1012)

Swordier

A real, battle-ready Ranger sword fit for Aragorn.

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Sasuke sword (Katana-us)

Katana-us

Sasuke's Kusanagi from Naruto, put to the test: does this anime sword actually make sense?

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Honshu Boshin Grosse Messer

United Cutlery / BUDK

Can it cut a steel chain? Shad finds out with this Grosse Messer.

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Kult of Athena Shamshir (unspecified model)

Kult of Athena

"WOW... THIS sword is a cutter!" A shamshir from Kult of Athena.

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