There were finally a couple of mild winter days, so I took the opportunity for some sword testing, on tatami mats as well as tree branches. One of them revealed an ugly flaw...
** The swords shown in this video **
1.) Hunting sword by Cold Steel (because of what happened to the guard I can't recommend it in its current state)
http://ww4.aitsafe.com/go.htm?go=kult...
2.) Greek kopis by Kris Cutlery
http://ww4.aitsafe.com/go.htm?go=kult...
3.) Type XVIIIa 15th century longsword with bronze hilt by Stephan Lockwood
http://ww4.aitsafe.com/go.htm?go=kult...
4.) The Roaring Dragon (Han Dynasty two-handed jian by LK Chen)
https://lkchensword.com/roaring-dragon
** Music **
1.) Winds Of Stories by HorrorPen
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2.) Kings Feast by Random Mind
https://opengameart.org/content/medie...
3.) Imminent Threat by Matthew Pablo
https://opengameart.org/content/immin...
4.) Gray Trip by HorrorPen
https://opengameart.org/content/gray-...
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** Music **
Intro song:
"Illuminate" by Vindsvept
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Outro:
"Highland Storm" by The Slanted Room Records
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