There’s one advantage that the curved sword has that no one ever mentions even though they are generally side arms, and that is quick draw. Case in point, the katana is not all that curved, bit it is enough to make a good quick draw, and there is even a martial art devoted to it.
The curved blade in a swing will naturally cause a drawing cut. I expect in the day, a serious slice would take a soldier off the battlefield just as effectively as a killing blow.
It's my 57th (not 100 and 11th!!) birthday today and what better way to relax after a long hard working day than watching my favorite weapons expert Matt talking about CURVED SWORDS!!!!
I recently had the great joy of practicing with an Ethiopian Shotel. That weapon, especially with a buckler, is extremely tricky and hard to defend against. The curve gives its a fair advantage to disarms and striking around shields. Yes, it gives up reach and thrust. However, it is a very fun and unusual weapon with clear advantages that help compensate for the sacrificed length. I highly recommend giving them a try.
Everyone likes a different sized sword, my girlfriend says my sword is just the right sized, but I see her Google searches for zweihanders...
There’s one advantage that the curved sword has that no one ever mentions even though they are generally side arms, and that is quick draw. Case in point, the katana is not all that curved, bit it is enough to make a good quick draw, and there is even a martial art devoted to it.
Does it, perhaps, depend on the context? Let's see...
Getting in close for the innuendo! LOL
26 seconds in i decide to attempt to predict theanswer; depends on what you want them to do!
Isn't it weird to think that a 90cm tulwar with strongly curved blade and disk pommel has less range than a 25cm Kukri?
The curved blade in a swing will naturally cause a drawing cut. I expect in the day, a serious slice would take a soldier off the battlefield just as effectively as a killing blow.
French terms are designed to not make sense to English people, btw :)
Thank god for the Curved Pommel Ban Treaty
"The ubiquitous tulwar - I will just grab one off the floor" Matt's flat is like a fight scene in an action movie lol
That kinky zoom though...
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It's my 57th (not 100 and 11th!!) birthday today and what better way to relax after a long hard working day than watching my favorite weapons expert Matt talking about CURVED SWORDS!!!!
Learning how to thrust over the guard has certainly made me appreciate sabres with more curve like the 1803 pattern.
I recently had the great joy of practicing with an Ethiopian Shotel. That weapon, especially with a buckler, is extremely tricky and hard to defend against. The curve gives its a fair advantage to disarms and striking around shields. Yes, it gives up reach and thrust. However, it is a very fun and unusual weapon with clear advantages that help compensate for the sacrificed length. I highly recommend giving them a try.
This was a terrific video. Fascinating topic covered in great detail. One of your best.
@scholagladiatoria: Another good video... Lots of information well packed in the classic scholagladiatoria style. Excellent video, Matt... Thumbs up!
Talking of reaching around, never forget, you've got a great big horse head in front of you...
The innuendo in these videos never disappoints!
Wonderful videos. Informative and entertaining at the same time. Keep 'em coming!