Goza Mat Challenge! A&A Bannockburn, how many cuts can I get? #shorts Samurai James 2026-09-22 | Goza Mat Challenge! A&A Bannockburn, how many cuts can I get? #shorts
Valiant Armory Crecy Samurai James 2024-12-01 | Review of the Valiant Armory Crecy sword. Cutting done with the factory edge. Special thank you to Sword Friend Nate for loaning me the sword to do the review and letting me cut with it!Ways to support the channel:Iron Mountain Armory affiliate linkshop.samurai-armor.com/?link=9ROS9BDMy Patreon pagepatreon.com/samuraijamesMy Ko-Fi pageko-fi.com/samuraijames
Antique armor pieces unboxing and first look Samurai James 2024-08-01 | Unboxing some antique armor. These are a first for me.Win the knife used for the unboxing! Video entry here: youtu.be/xKgw4G6DrdIRaimu Antiques UK:etsy.com/shop/RaimuAntiquesUKWays to support the channel:Iron Mountain Armory affiliate linkshop.samurai-armor.com/?link=9ROS9BDMy Patreon pagepatreon.com/samuraijamesMy Ko-Fi pageko-fi.com/samuraijames
StoneBuiltKnives giveaway - 1,000 subscribers, thank you! Samurai James 2024-04-25 | To enter, just say "I want to win that knife!" as a comment below. Must be 18 or older and in the continental United States.StoneBuiltKnives Etsy storeetsy.com/shop/StonebuiltknivesWays to support the channel:Iron Mountain Armory affiliate linkshop.samurai-armor.com/?link=9ROS9BDMy Patreon pagepatreon.com/samuraijamesMy Ko-Fi pageko-fi.com/samuraijames
RyanSword customized 9260 tachi review Samurai James 2023-12-15 | Review of my RyanSword tachi. Standard customization options as well as a 9260 blade (custom) with midare hamon, and a black saya instead of the standard red and black style. Unboxing, initial impressions, and cutting!Ways to support the channel:Iron Mountain Armory affiliate linkshop.samurai-armor.com/?link=9ROS9BDMy Patreon pagepatreon.com/samuraijamesMy Ko-Fi pageko-fi.com/samuraijames
Onimusha Anime on Netflix: Spoiler Free review, with background from the games and manga Samurai James 2023-11-12 | Spoiler Free review, with background from the games and manga.Ways to support the channel:Iron Mountain Armory affiliate linkshop.samurai-armor.com/?link=9ROS9BDMy Patreon pagepatreon.com/samuraijamesMy Ko-Fi pageko-fi.com/samuraijames
Samurai Armor Review: Iron Mountain Armory Taisho class custom suit (part 3 of 3) Samurai James 2023-07-27 | A long overdue full review of my custom taisho armor from Iron Mountain Armory. Since it was so lengthy I broke it into three separate parts. This is part three, the mempo and the iconic samurai helmet, the kabuto.Ways to support the channel:Iron Mountain Armory affiliate linkshop.samurai-armor.com/?link=9ROS9BDMy Patreon pagepatreon.com/samuraijamesMy Ko-Fi pageko-fi.com/samuraijames
Samurai Armor Review: Iron Mountain Armory Taisho class custom suit (part 2 of 3) Samurai James 2023-07-20 | A long overdue full review of my custom taisho armor from Iron Mountain Armory. Since it was so lengthy I broke it into three separate parts. This is part two, the do, kote, and o-sode.Ways to support the channel:Iron Mountain Armory affiliate linkshop.samurai-armor.com/?link=9ROS9BDMy Patreon pagepatreon.com/samuraijamesMy Ko-Fi pageko-fi.com/samuraijames
Samurai Armor Review: Iron Mountain Armory Taisho class custom suit (part 1 of 3) Samurai James 2023-07-13 | A long overdue full review of my custom taisho armor from Iron Mountain Armory. Since it was so lengthy I broke it into three separate parts. This is part one, the haidate and suneate.Ways to support the channel:Iron Mountain Armory affiliate linkshop.samurai-armor.com/?link=9ROS9BDMy Patreon pagepatreon.com/samuraijamesMy Ko-Fi pageko-fi.com/samuraijames
Antique Edo period armor pieces - my first hands on experience with real Japanese antique armor! Samurai James 2023-06-03 | A hands on look at my first pieces of antique Japanese armor. Unboxing and the initial impressions and thoughts. Estimated to be from the Edo period. I am so excited to own actual pieces!StoneBuiltKnivesetsy.com/shop/StonebuiltknivesWays to support the channel:Iron Mountain Armory affiliate linkshop.samurai-armor.com/?link=9ROS9BDMy Patreon pagepatreon.com/samuraijamesMy Ko-Fi pageko-fi.com/samuraijames
Displaying Samurai Armor Samurai James 2023-04-29 | Key clips from the full video of how to display samurai armor. Check out the full version with explanations here:youtu.be/8OGI0TAU0WcMusic: Path Of The Fireflies by AEROHEADsoundcloud.com/aeroheadWays to support the channel:Iron Mountain Armory affiliate linkshop.samurai-armor.com/?link=9ROS9BDMy Patreon pagepatreon.com/samuraijamesMy Ko-Fi pageko-fi.com/samuraijames
Putting on samurai armor Samurai James 2023-04-22 | Key clips from the full video of putting on samurai armor when you have an assistant, based on a historical document. Check out the full version, including imagery from the historical source, in the full video:youtu.be/cN4imtLaKn8Ways to support the channel:Iron Mountain Armory affiliate linkshop.samurai-armor.com/?link=9ROS9BDMy Patreon pagepatreon.com/samuraijamesMy Ko-Fi pageko-fi.com/samuraijames
Seven Supplemental Samurai Armors short Samurai James 2023-04-20 | This is a quick sneak peek at the full mini series available in my regular videos.Part 1: youtu.be/kTKStU4XXFwPart 2: youtu.be/ptHuYpSIFNgPart 3: youtu.be/GbnOosmGzYIPart 4: youtu.be/2YAu2i4CSUwPart 5: youtu.be/YFN7w0smItMPart 6: youtu.be/fFmB1wls00IPart 7: youtu.be/7PJZyJ-k73wPart 8 (Bonus): youtu.be/Li3vAVr0_O4Ways to support the channel:Iron Mountain Armory affiliate linkshop.samurai-armor.com/?link=9ROS9BDMy Patreon pagepatreon.com/samuraijamesMy Ko-Fi pageko-fi.com/samuraijames
Seven Supplemental Samurai Armors - Part 8: The Bonus (With a hands-on example!) Samurai James 2023-04-18 | This is part eight of my seven part series on supplemental pieces of samurai armor - yes part 8, a bonus video. It will cover what the particular piece is, as well as some of the variations of it when applicable. This video is informational about the historical armor. I will have a separate video series for a review of each piece of the armor. Did you know what this piece of armor is, or what it does, before watching the video? Comment below!Ways to support the channel:Iron Mountain Armory affiliate linkshop.samurai-armor.com/?link=9ROS9BDMy Patreon pagepatreon.com/samuraijamesMy Ko-Fi pageko-fi.com/samuraijames
Seven Supplemental Samurai Armors - Part 7 (With a hands-on example!) Samurai James 2023-04-11 | This is part seven of my seven part series on supplemental pieces of samurai armor. It will cover what the particular piece is, as well as some of the variations of it when applicable. This video is informational about the historical armor. I will have a separate video series for a review of each piece of the armor. Did you know what this piece of armor is, or what it does, before watching the video? Comment below!Ways to support the channel:Iron Mountain Armory affiliate linkshop.samurai-armor.com/?link=9ROS9BDMy Patreon pagepatreon.com/samuraijamesMy Ko-Fi pageko-fi.com/samuraijames
Seven Supplemental Samurai Armors - Part 6 (With a hands-on example!) Samurai James 2023-04-04 | YES, the kikko gane obi is still available! $200 shipped in the United States. Black dragon fabric, black hishinui knots. Original price was $308.95 plus shipping.This is part six of my seven part series on supplemental pieces of samurai armor. It will cover what the particular piece is, as well as some of the variations of it when applicable. This video is informational about the historical armor. I will have a separate video series for a review of each piece of the armor. Did you know what this piece of armor is, or what it does, before watching the video? Comment below!Ways to support the channel:Iron Mountain Armory affiliate linkshop.samurai-armor.com/?link=9ROS9BDMy Patreon pagepatreon.com/samuraijamesMy Ko-Fi pageko-fi.com/samuraijames
Seven Supplemental Samurai Armors - Part 5 (With a hands-on example!) Samurai James 2023-03-28 | This is part five of my seven part series on supplemental pieces of samurai armor. It will cover what the particular piece is, as well as some of the variations of it when applicable. This video is informational about the historical armor. I will have a separate video series for a review of each piece of the armor. Did you know what this piece of armor is, or what it does, before watching the video? Comment below!Ways to support the channel:Iron Mountain Armory affiliate linkshop.samurai-armor.com/?link=9ROS9BDMy Patreon pagepatreon.com/samuraijamesMy Ko-Fi pageko-fi.com/samuraijames
Seven Supplemental Samurai Armors - Part 4 (With a hands-on example!) Samurai James 2023-03-21 | This is part four of my seven part series on supplemental pieces of samurai armor. It will cover what the particular piece is, as well as some of the variations of it when applicable. This video is informational about the historical armor. I will have a separate video series for a review of each piece of the armor. Did you know what this piece of armor is, or what it does, before watching the video? Comment below!Ways to support the channel:Iron Mountain Armory affiliate linkshop.samurai-armor.com/?link=9ROS9BDMy Patreon pagepatreon.com/samuraijamesMy Ko-Fi pageko-fi.com/samuraijames
Seven Supplemental Samurai Armors - Part 3 (With a hands-on example!) Samurai James 2023-03-14 | This is part three of my seven part series on supplemental pieces of samurai armor. It will cover what the particular piece is, as well as some of the variations of it when applicable. This video is informational about the historical armor. I will have a separate video series for a review of each piece of the armor. Did you know what this piece of armor is, or what it does, before watching the video? Comment below!Ways to support the channel:Iron Mountain Armory affiliate linkshop.samurai-armor.com/?link=9ROS9BDMy Patreon pagepatreon.com/samuraijamesMy Ko-Fi pageko-fi.com/samuraijames
Seven Supplemental Samurai Armors - Part 2 (With a hands-on example!) Samurai James 2023-03-07 | This is part two of my seven part series on supplemental pieces of samurai armor. It will cover what the particular piece is, as well as some of the variations of it when applicable. This video is informational about the historical armor. I will have a separate video series for a review of each piece of the armor. Did you know what this piece of armor is, or what it does, before watching the video? Comment below!Ways to support the channel:Iron Mountain Armory affiliate linkshop.samurai-armor.com/?link=9ROS9BDMy Patreon pagepatreon.com/samuraijamesMy Ko-Fi pageko-fi.com/samuraijames
Seven Supplemental Samurai Armors - Part 1 (With a hands-on example!) Samurai James 2023-02-28 | This is part one of my seven part series on supplemental pieces of samurai armor. It will cover what the particular piece is, as well as some of the variations of it when applicable. This video is informational about the historical armor. I will have a separate video series for a review of each piece of the armor. Did you know what this piece of armor is, or what it does, before watching the video? Comment below!Ways to support the channel:Iron Mountain Armory affiliate linkshop.samurai-armor.com/?link=9ROS9BDMy Patreon pagepatreon.com/samuraijamesMy Ko-Fi pageko-fi.com/samuraijames
Customized+ katana from Hanbon Forge (in honor of my father, who passed away a few years ago) Samurai James 2023-02-12 | A sword that I had made by Hanbon Forge. It has the usual customization options, and another one off-menu that I asked for beyond that. My father passed away a few years ago and I was having some substantial emotional turmoil a couple months ago, as it was the anniversary of a few heavy life events. This was an attempt to cope with things.While it has helped a bit with losing my father, I don't think anything will ever truly heal that; not even time. My father was wonderful and I have so many happy memories, and mementos when he was alive. The pain may dull off a bit over time, but it will never go away. Despite multiple attempts at a few things (not just swords) to cope with the miscarriage, the only thing that ever helped me was when my daughter was born. I had a surreal moment in the hospital while my wife was in bed recovering and I was looking at my baby girl in her little crib. I'm still bitter about the miscarriage, and it will stick with me forever, but her birth is helping me to move past it as best as I can.Stone Built Knives: etsy.com/shop/StonebuiltknivesMusic: Instinct by Bensound | bensound.com00:00 Intro00:06 Notes00:16 Unboxing01:05 Stats card01:39 Emotional non-sword rambles02:38 Review continues03:40 Emotional non-sword rambles05:50 Review continues10:39 Close up photos and video12:03 Sayonara!Ways to support the channel:Iron Mountain Armory affiliate linkshop.samurai-armor.com/?link=9ROS9BDMy Patreon pagepatreon.com/samuraijamesMy Ko-Fi pageko-fi.com/samuraijames
Katana from countries other than Japan (response to Lets Ask Shogo video) Samurai James 2023-02-05 | Quite a few Youtubers have been posting video responses to the video by Let's Ask Shogo where he talks about why he won't buy a katana made in other countries. This is partially a response to that, and partially a question of "what exactly makes a katana?" with a comparison to historical katana as well as European sword replicas too.Link to Shogo's video: https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=glOyh6WfLuUWays to support the channel:Iron Mountain Armory affiliate linkshop.samurai-armor.com/?link=9ROS9BDMy Patreon pagepatreon.com/samuraijamesMy Ko-Fi pageko-fi.com/samuraijames
Unboxing something Ive waited 11 months for. A new type of samurai thing. What is it? Samurai James 2022-12-06 | Unboxing of something that I waited 11 months for. So excited to get it! Looking forward to some hands on videos with it soon too.Links:sarmatarchery.com/shop/bamboo-hankyu-bow-71sarmatarchery.com/shop/kyuido-style-bamboo-arrowssarmatarchery.com/shop/arrows-a3Ways to support the channel:Iron Mountain Armory affiliate linkshop.samurai-armor.com/?link=9ROS9BDMy Patreon pagepatreon.com/samuraijamesMy Ko-Fi pageko-fi.com/samuraijamesPlease subscribe if you haven't yet but find the content interesting. It helps me know that there is interest, and keeps me going to film, edit, and post new videos!
DIY Cutting Stand: How To Make One Samurai James 2022-11-29 | Gave away my cutting stand to a friend earlier this year. Made a new one and took some pictures along the way to make this video. Designed to be made with just a few common tools and for reasonably cheap. This design is for tatami and pool noodles.I'll have a follow up video that shows a few options for cutting other types of targets such as water bottles / milk bottles / etc.Ways to support the channel:Iron Mountain Armory affiliate linkshop.samurai-armor.com/?link=9ROS9BDMy Patreon pagepatreon.com/samuraijamesMy Ko-Fi pageko-fi.com/samuraijames
How To (maybe) have a sword in Renn Faire / Renn Fest that dont allow weapons (Use common sense!) Samurai James 2022-11-08 | Disclaimer:This is what I have used for RENN FAIRE and PRIVATE Halloween parties. In the case of this particular renn faire, they do not allow weapons, but the security guards do allow this type of modified sword. Most of us probably have a wall hanger or two we wouldn't mind chopping down to use for this.We have used swords like this for years and faire checks them every time. At one point we tried gluing the cut off blades into the scabbard to prevent them from falling out, and they were rejected because it was essentially a wooden bladed sword at that point (which they also do not allow).ALWAYS be respectful of the rules. Ask in advance before cutting down your sword, if you aren't sure.Ways to support the channel:Iron Mountain Armory affiliate linkshop.samurai-armor.com/?link=9ROS9BDMy Patreon pagepatreon.com/samuraijamesMy Ko-Fi pageko-fi.com/samuraijames
How to Tie A Kabuto - 3 Ways (with and without a mempo / mask) Samurai James 2022-10-04 | How do you tie a kabuto? There are lots of ways! Here are my three favorites. Two that are very secure, and one that is very easy.Time Stamps00:00 Intro00:16 Method One03:17 Method Two04:22 Method Three07:17 Wrapping UpWays to support the channel:Iron Mountain Armory affiliate linkshop.samurai-armor.com/?link=9ROS9BDMy Patreon pagepatreon.com/samuraijamesMy Ko-Fi pageko-fi.com/samuraijames
Armour of the English Knight - Book 3 Preorder available! Samurai James 2022-10-02 | The third installment of Dr. Tobias Capwell's book series, Armour of the English Knight, is available for pre-order. I have the first two books in the series and have pre-ordered the third as well. Estimated publish time is December; that's coming up soon!Link to pre-order:olympiaauctions.com/about-us/publications/armour-of-the-english-knight-continental-armour-in-england-1435-1500-by-tobias-capwellWays to support the channel:Iron Mountain Armory affiliate linkshop.samurai-armor.com/?link=9ROS9BDMy Patreon pagepatreon.com/samuraijamesMy Ko-Fi pageko-fi.com/samuraijames
How Do You Wear Samurai Armor Alone? (From an Edo period manual, 1735) Samurai James 2022-09-06 | How do you wear samurai armor by yourself? Here is one way, from the clothing all the way to fully armored. Following along with pictures from the Tanki Yoriaku Hi Ko Ben.00:00 Intro00:11 Preface01:06 Step 101:47 Step 202:10 Step 302:39 Step 403:04 Step 505:08 Step 606:31 Step 708:25 Step 809:05 Step 910:05 Step 1010:38 Step 1111:01 Step 12Ways to support the channel:Iron Mountain Armory affiliate linkshop.samurai-armor.com/?link=9ROS9BDMy Patreon pagepatreon.com/samuraijamesMy Ko-Fi pageko-fi.com/samuraijames#samurai #japanese #armor #tutorial #howTo
How Do You Wear Samurai Armor By Yourself? (From an Edo period manual, 1735) Samurai James 2022-08-30 | How do you wear samurai armor by yourself? Here is one way, from the clothing all the way to fully armored. Following along with pictures from the Tanki Yoriaku Hi Ko Ben.00:00 Intro00:11 Preface01:05 Step 102:05 Step 202:42 Step 303:31 Step 403:58 Step 505:00 Step 607:24 Step 708:29 Step 809:05 Step 909:44 Step 10Ways to support the channel:Iron Mountain Armory affiliate linkshop.samurai-armor.com/?link=9ROS9BDMy Patreon pagepatreon.com/samuraijamesMy Ko-Fi pageko-fi.com/samuraijames#samurai #japanese #armor #tutorial #howTo
Unboxing a REAL Japanese sword!! No Chinese replica here! What kind? Who made it? Watch to find out! Samurai James 2022-08-16 | Unboxing a REAL Japanese sword! No Chinese replica here! What kind of sword? Who made it? Details are in the video. I am so happy with it!!Music credits:Nagoya by Nikproteus on pixabayInstinct by Bensound | bensound.comWays to support the channel:Iron Mountain Armory affiliate linkshop.samurai-armor.com/?link=9ROS9BDMy Patreon pagepatreon.com/samuraijamesMy Ko-Fi pageko-fi.com/samuraijames
Samurai Surprise! What happens next? Samurai James 2022-07-18 | Something big is happening for me. Can you guess what it is?Ways to support the channel:Iron Mountain Armory affiliate linkshop.samurai-armor.com/?link=9ROS9BDMy Patreon pagepatreon.com/samuraijamesMy Ko-Fi pageko-fi.com/samuraijames** Music by Twisterium from Pixabay
How To Get A Suit Of Armor - Part 1 - Basics Samurai James 2022-06-21 | Some general overview questions on buying a suit of armor. This is the first in the series. Other videos in the series will focus on specific areas of interest. This is mostly a "talking head" video with a few photos, as there is not much to show with it.Ways to support the channel:Iron Mountain Armory affiliate linkshop.samurai-armor.com/?link=9ROS9BDMy Patreon pagepatreon.com/samuraijamesMy Ko-Fi pageko-fi.com/samuraijames
Lessons learned, short stories, & reflections on working as a swordfighter at Renn Faire since 2012 Samurai James 2022-06-18 | Ten years ago, we did our first medieval combat demos at a Renaissance faire. A few weeks ago, we finished up for this season. A recap of how we got started, my previous armor experience, how things evolved over the years, my favorite moments from my fights, and what's up next for the channel.Ways to support the channel:Iron Mountain Armory affiliate linkshop.samurai-armor.com/?link=9ROS9BDMy Patreon pagepatreon.com/samuraijamesMy Ko-Fi pageko-fi.com/samuraijames
Hands On Look at the Evolution of Samurai Swords (Japanese swords) Samurai James 2022-06-15 | There is no exact recorded year that the first sword of each type was made, since there were many smiths working in many areas with different ways of making even the same kind of sword. As such, this is a general progression of how the swords evolved. Lots of overlap since a new type of sword didn't make the old one immediately obsolete, especially not nationwide.General TimelineTsurugi: 200BC to presentChokuto: Kofun (300CE) to HeianWarabite: 6th to 8th centuryTanto: Mid-Heian to presentKogarasu Maru: 8th century to ???Tachi: Heian to presentNodachi: Heian to presentNagamaki: Kamakura to presentUchigatana: MuromachiWakizashi: Muromachi to presentKatana: Early muromachi to presentAncient: Pre 710Nara: 710 to 794Heian: 794 to 1192Kamakura: 1192 to 1333Muromachi: 1336 to 1573Azuchi-Momoyama: 1573 to 1603Ways to support the channel:Iron Mountain Armory affiliate linkshop.samurai-armor.com/?link=9ROS9BDMy Patreon pagepatreon.com/samuraijamesMy Ko-Fi pageko-fi.com/samuraijames
CRKT Hissatsu knife unboxing & review Samurai James 2022-06-11 | An unboxing and review of the CRKT Hissatsu knife. This is a modern take on a tanto, with a one piece rubberized grip based on the historical style of a Japanese tanto. It comes with a sheath and belt clip. The hardware for the belt clip is plastic, I would suggest getting some stainless steel hardware if you're going to use it.This video is completely unsponsored, I got it for 25% off as part of a regular Amazon sale, nothing special.CRKT Hissatsu Link:smile.amazon.com/dp/B0016CT78W(apparently sold out a week or two after I bought it, but maybe they'll come back in stock again? or find it for sale on other sites)StoneBuiltKnivesetsy.com/shop/StonebuiltknivesWays to support the channel:Iron Mountain Armory affiliate linkshop.samurai-armor.com/?link=9ROS9BDMy Patreon pagepatreon.com/samuraijamesMy Ko-Fi pageko-fi.com/samuraijames
How Do You Display Japanese Swords? Blade up or down? Handle left or right? What about multiples? Samurai James 2022-06-04 | Talking about the most common ways to display Japanese swords. Does the blade go up or down, is the handle to the left or right? What kind of exceptions are there?Ways to support the channel:Iron Mountain Armory affiliate linkshop.samurai-armor.com/?link=9ROS9BDMy Patreon pagepatreon.com/samuraijamesMy Ko-Fi pageko-fi.com/samuraijames
Why Are Japanese Sword Handles Made Like This? Samurai James 2022-05-29 | Why Are Japanese Sword Handles Made Like This? Discussion of the pieces of a Japanese sword handle and how they work together as a cohesive system for a beautiful and functional handle.Ways to support the channel:Iron Mountain Armory affiliate linkshop.samurai-armor.com/?link=9ROS9BDMy Patreon pagepatreon.com/samuraijamesMy Ko-Fi pageko-fi.com/samuraijames
Menuki: What do they do and how did they change over time? Samurai James 2022-05-08 | Some information on menuki, the decorative pieces on Japanese swords that are wrapped under the cotton / silk / leather of the handle. Where they started, what they did, and how both of those things changed over time.Ways to support the channel:Iron Mountain Armory affiliate linkshop.samurai-armor.com/?link=9ROS9BDMy Patreon pagepatreon.com/samuraijamesMy Ko-Fi pageko-fi.com/samuraijames
Omote and Ura of Japanese swords - what are they? Samurai James 2022-05-01 | Japanese swords have an omote and an ura. What are they?Ways to support the channel:Iron Mountain Armory affiliate linkshop.samurai-armor.com/?link=9ROS9BDMy Patreon pagepatreon.com/samuraijamesMy Ko-Fi pageko-fi.com/samuraijames
DIY: Wall Mounted Sword Rack Samurai James 2022-04-19 | Building a six tier rack for my wall. I used part of an existing one as a template. Since this is above a shoji screen, I had a specific amount of height to work with.For the horizontal pieces, if I did it again I would make the side rails that hold the swords come out further. I traced the existing rack, which had thinner horizontal pieces. I test fit before doing the final assembly and that's when I learned that the 3/4" horizontal pieces would touch tsuba on the inside of the rack. If you are only displaying large swords like katana, tachi, and such then this wouldn't matter because the tsuba would always be on the outside of the rack.There would be no issues with tsuba if the depth was a bit more, but it worked out fine. Since the original rack has been disassembled for a few years, I'm not sure if it has the same problem with wakizashi and tanto or not.Floating shelf hardware won't fit behind the 3/4" sides without sticking out. I considered D-ring hangers with bear claw screws, but hanging a thousand bucks worth of stuff on a couple small hooks to screws in drywall sounded like a bad gamble. I may lightly decorate the horizontal pieces later.Ways to support the channel:Iron Mountain Armory affiliate linkshop.samurai-armor.com/?link=9ROS9BDMy Patreon pagepatreon.com/samuraijamesMy Ko-Fi pageko-fi.com/samuraijames
StoneBuiltKnives Winner (second drawing) Samurai James 2022-03-14 | In the previous drawing, the winner was outside of the USA and due to postal regulations I could not ship the knife to him. He graciously said to do another drawing and pick a new winner. Round two, here we go!StoneBuiltKnivesetsy.com/shop/StoneBuiltKnivesWays to support the channel:Iron Mountain Armory affiliate linkshop.samurai-armor.com/?link=9ROS9BDMy Patreon pagepatreon.com/samuraijamesMy Ko-Fi pageko-fi.com/samuraijames
Was Medieval Armor More Dangerous Than None??? (Responses from a historical armored combat fighter) Samurai James 2022-03-13 | My responses to Weird History's video about how medieval armor was more dangerous than not wearing any at all. This is a much longer video than I usually do, but I had a lot of points to make on it, especially as someone who has experience fighting in armor with historical techniques.The Leeds study:royalsocietypublishing.org/doi/abs/10.1098/rspb.2011.0816Running in Medieval Armor:youtube.com/watch?v=y1YEkuWYUKMDr Daniel Jacquet's obstacle course comparison:(who I have met, and seen a presentation in person)youtube.com/watch?v=pAzI1UvlQqwWays to support the channel:Iron Mountain Armory affiliate linkshop.samurai-armor.com/?link=9ROS9BDMy Patreon pagepatreon.com/samuraijamesMy Ko-Fi pageko-fi.com/samuraijamesTimeline:0:00:00 Intro0:00:10 Opening0:00:20 Fact 10:01:58 Fact 20:02:51 Fact 30:05:49 Fact 40:06:40 Fact 50:09:24 Fact 60:11:46 Fact 70:12:24 Fact 80:14:30 Fact 90:16:02 Fact 100:17:47 Fact 110:30:51 Fact 120:36:43 Fact 130:36:55 Fact 140:37:22 Fact 150:39:29 Fact 160:41:20 Fact 170:42:31 Fact 180:44:22 Fact 190:46:47 Fact 200:47:43 Fact 210:51:13 Fact 220:53:19 Fact 230:55:37 Fact 240:56:15 Fact 251:03:10 Fact 26
StoneBuiltKnives contest winner drawing (Live) Samurai James 2022-03-02 | Live drawing for the winner of the contest here:youtube.com/watch?v=Sf7taLQKpqwWays to support the channel:Iron Mountain Armory affiliate linkshop.samurai-armor.com/?link=9ROS9BDMy Patreon pagepatreon.com/samuraijamesMy Ko-Fi pageko-fi.com/samuraijames
Exciting announcement! I am an Iron Mountain Armory affiliate now! Samurai James 2022-02-15 | I am extremely excited to announce that I am the first person to be granted an affiliate program with Iron Mountain Armory! Using the link will get me a small commission on the sale, and does not cost anything extra for you. Proceeds from that will go towards more purchases from Iron Mountain Armory and provide me with things to review for this channel. I appreciate the support!The link will take you right to their home page so you can start shopping, and will tag your purchase(s) with my affiliate code.Ways to support the channel:Iron Mountain Armory affiliate linkshop.samurai-armor.com/?link=9ROS9BDMy Patreon pagepatreon.com/samuraijamesMy Ko-Fi pageko-fi.com/samuraijames
Review: RyanSword Naginata, unboxing, initial impressions, and cutting Samurai James 2022-02-12 | Unboxing and checking out my RyanSword naginata. Not many places offer a naginata, so I had to check this one out. Purchased by me, not sponsored in any way. Targets are water bottles, two liter soda bottles, and some thin bamboo (approx 1/4" to 3/8").ryansword.com/78-Naginata-1095-High-Carbon-Steel-Iron-Tsuba--Ryan1389-p-1266.htmlStone Built Knives:etsy.com/shop/StonebuiltknivesWays to support the channel:Iron Mountain Armory affiliate linkshop.samurai-armor.com/?link=9ROS9BDMy Patreon pagepatreon.com/samuraijamesMy Ko-Fi pageko-fi.com/samuraijamesTIMELINE00:00 Intro00:06 Unboxing03:56 Cutting water bottles05:18 Cutting two liter bottles06:05 Cutting bamboo08:22 Player two has joined09:28 Naginata tries again09:55 Close Up photos10:16 Conclusion----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Eastminster by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100719Artist: http://incompetech.com
Interview with StoneBuiltKnives, and a look at a bunch of his custom made knives Samurai James 2022-02-04 | An interview with the owner of StoneBuiltKnives, and a look at a bunch of his custom knives for sale. His etsy store is here:etsy.com/shop/StonebuiltknivesWays to support the channel:Iron Mountain Armory affiliate linkshop.samurai-armor.com/?link=9ROS9BDMy Patreon pagepatreon.com/samuraijamesMy Ko-Fi pageko-fi.com/samuraijamesCHAPTERS00:00 Intro00:17 Boar Tusk02:21 Tanto Variation03:38 Personal Eating Knife06:00 Bushcraft Knife07:20 Coffin Nail Dirk09:12 Kreig Schwein11:30 Star Captain12:08 Custom Designs & Requests13:33 Modern Tanto Variant14:45 Knife Giveaway!
Ronin Warriors - Analysis of the Heroes Samurai James 2022-02-01 | Part 2 of the 4 part series on the Ronin Warriors Anime. This video is an analysis of the Ronin Warrior's weapons, and some official artwork showing them in historically inspired gear.Ronin Warriors/Yoroiden Samurai Troopers Facebook page:facebook.com/RWYSTBluRay from RightStufAnimerightstufanime.com/Samurai-Troopers-Ronin-Warriors-Blu-rayPart 1: Overviewyoutu.be/TBuS0snvONsPart 2: Analysis of the Heroesyoutu.be/f-YZz_eoqX8Part 3: Analysis of the Villainsyoutu.be/854Z61AFrcIPart 4: Episode Events Analysisyoutu.be/ibONoGq3fBoWays to support the channel:Iron Mountain Armory affiliate linkshop.samurai-armor.com/?link=9ROS9BDMy Patreon pagepatreon.com/samuraijamesMy Ko-Fi pageko-fi.com/samuraijamesCHAPTERS00:00 Intro00:28 What Is Ronin Warriors?00:39 TV Series Armor00:48 Sage & Rowen01:32 Ryo02:02 Cye02:26 Kento04:51 Memorials book picture #106:54 Memorials book picture #209:49 Thank Yous10:01 Surprise!10:34 Wrapping Up
