Sword World Records

Tai Star balanced a samurai sword on one finger for seven minutes, 19.52 seconds. NOTE: This record is dangerous. Please use caution when making an attempt.

During their World Records Night in one of their Friday Night Youth Ministry events, 81 members of Union MBC Youth had a sword fight with glow sticks in slow motion to the song of Chariots of Fire.

Sword swallower extraordinaire Dan Meyer swallowed a 24-inch sword blade while submerged underwater with sharks, a new world record. The record was set on May 18, 2007 at Ripley’s Aquarium in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. Tim O’Brien was present as a witness.

Dan Meyer swallowed 13 swords in one minute. NOTE: This record is dangerous and should only be attempted by trained professionals.

Brian Pankey completed six consecutive catches while juggling three machetes and balancing a sword on his forehead. NOTE: This record can be dangerous. Please use proper safety precautions.

Aerial Manx swallowed two neon tubes at once.

Aerial Manx swallowed two neon tube swords with one real sword in between. NOTE: This record is dangerous and should only be attempted by trained professionals.

Aerial Manx completed one backflip while swallowing a sword. NOTE: This record is dangerous and should only be attempted by trained professionals.

Aerial Manx lifted 31 kilograms of weight while swallowing a sword.

Aerial Manx performed a three-meter Chinese pole suicide drop while swallowing a sword. NOTE: This record is dangerous and should only be attempted by trained professionals.

Aerial Manx performed a handstand for 14.75 seconds while swallowing a sword.

Aerial Manx and Hemlock Merjarne performed a “hand to hand” for 7.89 seconds while Manx held a swallowed sword in his mouth.

Dan Meyer swallowed a sword and used it to lift a bucket containing five liters of water. He lifted a total of 5.14 kilograms for 5.63 seconds using the sword. He performed the feat during the Hyderabad City Fest. NOTE: Sword swallowing is dangerous, please do not attempt these records without proper training, supervision and safety precautions.

Doug McManaman balanced a sword on top of a pole on his chin for 8.56 seconds. NOTE: This record is dangerous and should only be attempted by trained professionals.

Doug McManaman balanced a sword and two golf clubs on top of 12 hockey pucks on his forehead for one minute, 15.96 seconds.

Doug McManaman balanced a sword on a golf club on his chin while sitting for four minutes and 27.30 seconds.