Sword World Records

Doug McManaman balanced a sword on an eight-pound maul on his chin for 45.73 seconds. NOTE: This record is extremely dangerous and should not be attempted by others.

Doug McManaman balanced a sword on a pool cue on his ear for one minute, 27.80 seconds.

Brian Pankey balanced a sword on top of a sledgehammer on his chin while seated for one minute, 22.09 seconds.

Doug McManaman balanced two swords on the handle end of a pool cue on his chin for 8.21 seconds. NOTE: This record is dangerous and should only be attempted by trained professionals.

A student camper from iD Tech Camps Arizona State University[] “killed” six consecutive people using a balloon sword. [ ][] [#iDTech][ ] [ ]: /search/IDTech

Brian Pankey balanced a sword on the flat edge of a knife with a glass of water on top of a platter while kneeling for 22.51 seconds.

Brian Pankey balanced a sword on the flat edge of a knife held in his mouth while kneeling for 13.75 seconds. NOTE: This record can be dangerous. Please use proper safety precautions.

Doug McManaman balanced a sword on the tip of a pool cue on his chin for one minute, 9.66 seconds.

Doug McManaman balanced a pool cue and sword on the back of his hand for a total time of six minutes, 32.50 seconds.

Sword Swallower Dan Meyer swallowed an 18-inch sword, then used it to pull a 3,700 pound Mini Cooper car covered in over a million Swarovski jewels. He set the record during World Sword Swallower's Day in Baltimore, Maryland. NOTE: This record is dangerous and should only be attempted by trained professionals.

Doug McManaman balanced a samurai sword on his chin for two minutes, 21.34 seconds.

Viktor O. balanced a balloon sword on his nose for 58.60 seconds.

Viktor O. balanced a balloon sword on his chin for two minutes, 5.80 seconds.

Nicholas B. acquired the sword and the shield in Kokiri Forest in The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time in two minutes, 4.75 seconds.

Doug McManaman balanced a four-bitted axe, a hatchet, a sword, and a bowie knife on his chin for one minute, 12.67 seconds. WARNING: This record can be extremely dangerous. Please do not attempt this record unless you are above the age of 18 and trained as a professional. We will not accept submissions in this category from minors.

Cat Thomas balanced a sword on his hand for 32.17 seconds while standing barefoot on a bed of nails. WARNING: This record can be extremely dangerous. Please do not attempt this record unless you are above the age of 18 and trained as a professional balancer. We will not accept submissions in this category from minors.