The diamond cross section adds a lot more rigidity than might be expected, especially if you're used to dealing with heavier blades that have fullers. Steel is fun stuff, the smallest change in design will really impact the way it behaves. Love the videos, keep it up. (Also a side note, I love the display.)
They were taken seriously in parts of Scotland--at least as a dueling weapon. Think of it as a hilted ice pick. Yes, there are mentions of people trying to use them against broadswords on the battlefield with predictably bad results, but in everyday life they gave you some reach and they handled very well.
Hook killed Rufio with a smallsord. He even traded in his basket hilt Scottish claymore for it because he planned to fight adult sized Peter Pan first but needed a speed advantage over younger Rufio. Hooks kidnapp note was also pinned to the wall with a dagger made from a broken colischmarde Smallsword.
I would still love this sword even if I was a officer of noble descent. Some swords have so much shit on it, it makes is to ugly. This is perfect. Beautifull, not to much decorating crap on it.
Glad you found one to match (sort of) your original. Always thought small swords were kind of cool. Non triangular cross section smallswords are especially neat. So many of them seem to be triangular section it is nice to see a variation. If you get the urge, try thrusting small single serving water bottles. It takes a bit of practice to get the point on line but it is fun.
The hilt, guard, pommel and knucklebow is the same on my antique 1800-20 British Heavy Cavalry Officer Dress Spadroon. Except it has a thicker , diamond cross section single edged 38" blade. With gold embellishments. And it's made in Solingen Germany. And it's still sharp on the edges a little bit. Which only weighs 16.1 oz. Yet can thrust fairly well. Though a triangular blade would thrust better. And I have a few antiques of those too. And those can be as light as 13oz.
I imagine a good trait for a smallsword is to have the point of balance as close to the hilt as possible, as there is no need for choping or slicing, being a thrust only weapon, unless modified of course to have edges. What I have seen, small sword play is very light, and "dainty". So a good thing to keep in mind.
3:32 actually with many types of swords you get mass-produced blades which are hilted abroad. Particularly, those used in the Americas during the colonial period. The Imperial powers had little to no interest in mining iron in the colonies, and some cases like Spain wanted to favour a monopoly on weapons production within their European territory. So most, "espadas anchas", rapiers, daggers and even many post-colonial "machetes reglamentarios" are examples of this. Few swords and bladed weapons were fully forged in the Americas (not sure about earlier machetes), though not all of those were of much lesser quality as many people tend to think.
I still have my ancestors sword from the revolution. He was part of the 1st regiments to volunteer & fight beside Washington. My family still lives on property gifted to us by Washington himself. Anyways the sword is 890 grams, a 33" flattened diamond blade w/ a bilobed guard. I had it professionally repaired about 18 years ago & carried it while i was part of the Masonic/Templar order. Now it hangs in my study w/ the rest of my antiques.
The cross section is what stops it being whippy - a fairly high temper and a diamond or triangular section will lead to a stiff blade, but due to the steel and temper, it can still flex nicely. On the topic of a good smallsword: I personally like a smallsword with a wider ricasso/forte than this one, which harkens to an earlier design than this one. About a 1 inch ricasso is what I like best. In order to maintain lightness, you often see this with hollow ground, triangular cross section blades.
+Sebastian Szukalski I's just that the cross section is quite subtle. If it was a thicker cross section like that seen on the Ringeck long sword I'd fully understand. But yes good point the cross section does help with that. As another thought, probably so does the mass of the blade. Since small swords are light blades, it's likely that there is not enough mass near the tip to cause it to bend..
These were the epitome of swordplay in their day and immensely popular and fashionable. People love their hefty swords now, but I suspect these smallswords will become extremely popular again very soon.
if im planning to buy the braveheart replica from del tin, is it worth it it supposed to be the same sword that they used in the movie but i know nothing about the quality of those swords.
BoxBear patience and careful grooming. if im not mistaken he grows the sides and cuts the chin. Not to speak for the man ofcourse, hust familiar with beard care
I am curious about the advantages of diamond section vs. triangular section on a thrusting sword. As far as I can tell most smallsword were triangular.
you can make them lighter with the hollowground triangular cross section. but it looses its cutting ability completely. some small swords can still kinda cut, but even less so then a rapier.
I have an antique French 1780 38" Smallsword. It is not a triangular blade at all. It can cut as it's double edged. Yes, it can be lighter than others,but it is more flimsy. It is not a Spadroon. Most Smallswords we're triangular, but some were not. I do also have an antique 38" 1800-20 British Heavy Cavalry Officer 1798 type Spadroon. It is single edged, thicker blade, large shell guard and reasonably lightweight. Just as light as a Smallsword. 16.1 oz (457grams) . It's made in Solingen Germany. It can cut fairly well too and thrust. Out of the two I listed I'd take the Spadroon over that Smallsword. Why? Because my Spadroon is more stiff and rigid. Where the 1780 Smallsword is not.
what you think about the quality of the sword, implaning to buy the braveheart claymore replica from del tin and want to know if those are good quality swords??
My experience is limited to this small sword for Del Tin. I think they do a fine job, I don't really have complaints, Hard to say for a large sword though. The Braveheart sword stats suggest that it will be alright. Good distal taper, and weight is just below 6 lbs.
I have very limited experience with them, but I'd say they make good functional swords, though they may be a little plain. certainly I think this small sword was good, I'm not sure how good their more medieval style sword would be.
Cheap functionable smallsword, the blade needs to be rigid and the tip reinforced for it to be good in the thrust and it DOES cut, smallsword fencing 9/10 includes a lot of cuts, there were square section rapiers that were only for thrusting but you'd be at a huge disadvantage Also one point...the 18th century is not in the medieval period
@@j.lietka9406 More of a history book thsn s fight book. Sydney Anglo is considered the godfather of HEMA, his research pre-internet boom is the basis for what formed HACA, which what HEMA groups split off of.
hey i figured this might be of interest to you, you could maybe have the deltin blade rehilted. or potentially find a blade and hilt it yourself. www.jacobsarmoury.com/smallsword-parts.html ive been looking at smallswords alot recently, and i think once i get all my medical stuff sorted out im going to see about doing a replica of one of washingtons swords, or a similarly fine example for a sharp. though maybe not actually sharp except at the point, havent decided on blade type yet. but a proper replica and if its say a colichemarde then a blunt tip i can put on it for sparring. otherwise ill just find a nice steel hilted smallsword with a blunt blade or a threaded hilt so i can get a blunt for sparring. might just use an epee blade.
side note though, personally if i were going to rehilt it(the deltin) id just reuse the wire wrap grip as it looks nicely done, and then just swap the guard pommel and knuckle bow for something just a little fancier. something like his Hilt #10 or #6. id probably also patina the hilt parts a little or get them unfinished and finish them myself. i personally really enjoy the look of old swords that have been well maintained, where they get a nice patina but are still clean and such. but yeah would either make for a fun project to do yourself, or at least a bit of fun deciding on how to finish it.
Great review! NEXT: maybe show the Katana in the same timed period. You might be pleasantly surprised. Note: use the same price point $50.00. Great review, Oh I have the 'SABER' that puppy is too heavy for a faster lighter blade in a conflict. I'm like you. HOWEVER! I'm a 'wanna' be Bladesmith, the hilts ergo mean more than the appearance.
The diamond cross section adds a lot more rigidity than might be expected, especially if you're used to dealing with heavier blades that have fullers. Steel is fun stuff, the smallest change in design will really impact the way it behaves. Love the videos, keep it up. (Also a side note, I love the display.)
With Del Tin, its all about the blade, they probably make one of the best blades today.
They were taken seriously in parts of Scotland--at least as a dueling weapon. Think of it as a hilted ice pick. Yes, there are mentions of people trying to use them against broadswords on the battlefield with predictably bad results, but in everyday life they gave you some reach and they handled very well.
Hook killed Rufio with a smallsord. He even traded in his basket hilt Scottish claymore for it because he planned to fight adult sized Peter Pan first but needed a speed advantage over younger Rufio. Hooks kidnapp note was also pinned to the wall with a dagger made from a broken colischmarde Smallsword.
i personally love smallswords, and this one looks particularly nice
I would still love this sword even if I was a officer of noble descent. Some swords have so much shit on it, it makes is to ugly. This is perfect. Beautifull, not to much decorating crap on it.
I agree to some extent. Back then though having it more gaudy was very important. :)
Glad you found one to match (sort of) your original. Always thought small swords were kind of cool.
Non triangular cross section smallswords are especially neat. So many of them seem to be triangular section it is nice to see a variation.
If you get the urge, try thrusting small single serving water bottles. It takes a bit of practice to get the point on line but it is fun.
As Zorro once said - "Pointy end goes into other man"
The hilt, guard, pommel and knucklebow is the same on my antique 1800-20 British Heavy Cavalry Officer Dress Spadroon.
Except it has a thicker , diamond cross section single edged 38" blade. With gold embellishments.
And it's made in Solingen Germany.
And it's still sharp on the edges a little bit. Which only weighs 16.1 oz. Yet can thrust fairly well.
Though a triangular blade would thrust better. And I have a few antiques of those too. And those can be as light as 13oz.
I imagine a good trait for a smallsword is to have the point of balance as close to the hilt as possible, as there is no need for choping or slicing, being a thrust only weapon, unless modified of course to have edges. What I have seen, small sword play is very light, and "dainty". So a good thing to keep in mind.
Small sword fighting is basically late rapier fighting with the cuts removed. Watch foil matches in modern fencing and you will get an idea.
Not all your new videos pop up in me feed, great review and beard.
Congrats on 3000 subs
3:32 actually with many types of swords you get mass-produced blades which are hilted abroad. Particularly, those used in the Americas during the colonial period. The Imperial powers had little to no interest in mining iron in the colonies, and some cases like Spain wanted to favour a monopoly on weapons production within their European territory. So most, "espadas anchas", rapiers, daggers and even many post-colonial "machetes reglamentarios" are examples of this. Few swords and bladed weapons were fully forged in the Americas (not sure about earlier machetes), though not all of those were of much lesser quality as many people tend to think.
I still have my ancestors sword from the revolution. He was part of the 1st regiments to volunteer & fight beside Washington. My family still lives on property gifted to us by Washington himself. Anyways the sword is 890 grams, a 33" flattened diamond blade w/ a bilobed guard. I had it professionally repaired about 18 years ago & carried it while i was part of the Masonic/Templar order. Now it hangs in my study w/ the rest of my antiques.
The cross section is what stops it being whippy - a fairly high temper and a diamond or triangular section will lead to a stiff blade, but due to the steel and temper, it can still flex nicely.
On the topic of a good smallsword: I personally like a smallsword with a wider ricasso/forte than this one, which harkens to an earlier design than this one. About a 1 inch ricasso is what I like best. In order to maintain lightness, you often see this with hollow ground, triangular cross section blades.
+Sebastian Szukalski I's just that the cross section is quite subtle. If it was a thicker cross section like that seen on the Ringeck long sword I'd fully understand. But yes good point the cross section does help with that. As another thought, probably so does the mass of the blade. Since small swords are light blades, it's likely that there is not enough mass near the tip to cause it to bend..
I actually made a sparring version of this sword- it's a very nice design.
These were the epitome of swordplay in their day and immensely popular and fashionable. People love their hefty swords now, but I suspect these smallswords will become extremely popular again very soon.
Del Tin is known too make very good smal swords and rapiers, that's what they do the best.
if im planning to buy the braveheart replica from del tin, is it worth it it supposed to be the same sword that they used in the movie but i know nothing about the quality of those swords.
I hope you review that Hungarian saber next.
+Amored Gamer We will see... I've got a lot of possible things to review. I try to review the ones people request.
How do you grow a beard like that?
+Munich22100 Shave underneath.
BoxBear patience and careful grooming. if im not mistaken he grows the sides and cuts the chin. Not to speak for the man ofcourse, hust familiar with beard care
I am curious about the advantages of diamond section vs. triangular section on a thrusting sword.
As far as I can tell most smallsword were triangular.
you can make them lighter with the hollowground triangular cross section. but it looses its cutting ability completely. some small swords can still kinda cut, but even less so then a rapier.
As far as I know a small sword that can cut is a spadroon
@@calvininthanon1546 it's similar but there were smallswords with that cross section
I have an antique French 1780 38" Smallsword.
It is not a triangular blade at all.
It can cut as it's double edged.
Yes, it can be lighter than others,but it is more flimsy. It is not a Spadroon.
Most Smallswords we're triangular, but some were not.
I do also have an antique 38" 1800-20 British Heavy Cavalry Officer 1798 type Spadroon. It is single edged, thicker blade, large shell guard and reasonably lightweight. Just as light as a Smallsword. 16.1 oz (457grams) . It's made in Solingen Germany.
It can cut fairly well too and thrust.
Out of the two I listed I'd take the Spadroon over that Smallsword.
Why?
Because my Spadroon is more stiff and rigid. Where the 1780 Smallsword is not.
I want a sword case! If you polished the brass, I could see a noble wearing the sword, I know that I would.
You should put the Accolade Sword in that display box 😋
$400 and it rattles. That's a no for me. How long have you been using it ?
I think that's part of the "dent and scratch" discount on Kult of Athena
Those small swords are deadly as all get out.
I like the background music alot, good job on that. Very dainty sword YaY!
If you know "switchblade" fighting you know how to use a small sword.The rapier started out as an Italian gang weapon.
[citation needed]
@@sojjjer
MANY citations needed
what you think about the quality of the sword, implaning to buy the braveheart claymore replica from del tin and want to know if those are good quality swords??
My experience is limited to this small sword for Del Tin. I think they do a fine job, I don't really have complaints, Hard to say for a large sword though. The Braveheart sword stats suggest that it will be alright. Good distal taper, and weight is just below 6 lbs.
I am giving thought to purchasing a Del Tin 15th century falchion, what is your opinion on the quality of the products that this company produces?
I have very limited experience with them, but I'd say they make good functional swords, though they may be a little plain. certainly I think this small sword was good, I'm not sure how good their more medieval style sword would be.
Cheap functionable smallsword, the blade needs to be rigid and the tip reinforced for it to be good in the thrust and it DOES cut, smallsword fencing 9/10 includes a lot of cuts, there were square section rapiers that were only for thrusting but you'd be at a huge disadvantage
Also one point...the 18th century is not in the medieval period
Beard game is comming on strong! Very pretty sword but way too dainty for my preferences.
+Jim Giant Well, we are talking about the era where people wore powdered wigs. =)
What is the title of that book, and who is it by? Thank you 🤓
the martial arts of renaissance europe by Sydney Anglo
@@medievalreview thank you! Is it a similar reading/ guide to Talhoffer?
@@j.lietka9406 More of a history book thsn s fight book. Sydney Anglo is considered the godfather of HEMA, his research pre-internet boom is the basis for what formed HACA, which what HEMA groups split off of.
@@medievalreview I have heard of HEMA, SCA, LARP, but not HACA
@@j.lietka9406 Historical Armed Combat Association. Like I said, it was a precursor to ARMA and HEMA
hey i figured this might be of interest to you, you could maybe have the deltin blade rehilted. or potentially find a blade and hilt it yourself. www.jacobsarmoury.com/smallsword-parts.html
ive been looking at smallswords alot recently, and i think once i get all my medical stuff sorted out im going to see about doing a replica of one of washingtons swords, or a similarly fine example for a sharp. though maybe not actually sharp except at the point, havent decided on blade type yet. but a proper replica and if its say a colichemarde then a blunt tip i can put on it for sparring. otherwise ill just find a nice steel hilted smallsword with a blunt blade or a threaded hilt so i can get a blunt for sparring. might just use an epee blade.
That's really cool. Thanks for the link, I'll check it out.
Medieval Review no worries
side note though, personally if i were going to rehilt it(the deltin) id just reuse the wire wrap grip as it looks nicely done, and then just swap the guard pommel and knuckle bow for something just a little fancier. something like his Hilt #10 or #6. id probably also patina the hilt parts a little or get them unfinished and finish them myself. i personally really enjoy the look of old swords that have been well maintained, where they get a nice patina but are still clean and such.
but yeah would either make for a fun project to do yourself, or at least a bit of fun deciding on how to finish it.
Great review! NEXT: maybe show the Katana in the same timed period. You might be pleasantly surprised. Note: use the same price point $50.00. Great review, Oh I have the 'SABER' that puppy is too heavy for a faster lighter blade in a conflict. I'm like you. HOWEVER! I'm a 'wanna' be Bladesmith, the hilts ergo mean more than the appearance.
have you seen the chinese jian
+Σαπλαχίδης Θεόδωρος No I have not.
Its the Diamond shaped blade that stiffen it upp.
Goddamn that 'stache.
Also known as toad poker
Thumbs up on the Video!
Thumbs down to Del Tin for that rattly execution...:-(
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America isn't a country. It is the name of the New World, a continent.
Yes but when most people refer to America they mean the USA
Del Tin is known too make very good smal swords and rapiers, that's what they do the best.