Uploaded July 2024 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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#sword #review #cutting

This is the Lion King from sword shop Swordier. It was bought by sword friend Frank and sent directly to me for review. Unfortunately, it's no longer available on Swordier's site, although it can be found listed on several other sites, such as Ali Express and eBay.

This is a complicated sword, bearing more resemblance to a jian than a longsword in my opinion. When Frank bought it, the price was around $250 (Correction - $300). Let's see how the sword performs and if I think it is worth that price.

Swordier's (now defunct) listing for this sword: swordier.com/product/patterned-steel-fluted-european-longsword

Other listings for seemingly the same sword
ebay.com/itm/144818855738
aliexpress.us/item/3256804791557266.html?gatewayAdapt=glo2usa

Sword measurements photo gallery: photos.app.goo.gl/8EDa3rQFLjwsjUre7

00:00 Intro
02:13 Scabbard
04:24 Hilt
11:12 Blade
17:13 Cutting
19:36 Handling & Comparisons
27:23 Potential Improvements
28:15 Bottom Line
29:58 Outro

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