I actually bought that blade and it's legit functional sword, there are reviews for this particular sword on YouTube because the reviewers were intrigued by the price point. Apparently things have gotten so cheap now, it's cheaper to manufacture real swords than the mall ninja shits that were prevalent for three decades
I sort of buy that and I don't, just don't expect these sorts of pieces to be anything other than decoration even if they are technically 'functional'. It's the same with medieval reproduction pieces, you've got a lot of cheap shit out there.
Chainmail is a great western example, it does actually stop a knife/sword when made correctly. However because most pieces made now are collector items or made for re-enactment/LARP most of the practicality is lost. It will be the same with that sword you bought. I still don't buy even with modern techniques they can just churn out stuff like that properly for $50 because there's some very sophisticated smithing techniques involved. I was pretty fascinated looking at how plate gauntlets are made as an example but even with modern tech it's very tricky.
I actually bought that blade and it's legit functional sword, there are reviews for this particular sword on YouTube because the reviewers were intrigued by the price point. Apparently things have gotten so cheap now, it's cheaper to manufacture real swords than the mall ninja shits that were prevalent for three decades
I sort of buy that and I don't, just don't expect these sorts of pieces to be anything other than decoration even if they are technically 'functional'. It's the same with medieval reproduction pieces, you've got a lot of cheap shit out there.
Chainmail is a great western example, it does actually stop a knife/sword when made correctly. However because most pieces made now are collector items or made for re-enactment/LARP most of the practicality is lost. It will be the same with that sword you bought. I still don't buy even with modern techniques they can just churn out stuff like that properly for $50 because there's some very sophisticated smithing techniques involved. I was pretty fascinated looking at how plate gauntlets are made as an example but even with modern tech it's very tricky.