This Sword is Beastly! (Two-Handed Katzbalger?)
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- Опубликовано: 26 сен 2024
- Have you ever wondered what a two-handed Katzbalger would be like? There are some depictions of Landsknecht mercenaries with a Zweihander that is basically that, with "pretzel" quillons and a similar pommel shape.
Lancelot Chan created a design just like that, in the form of the "Red Baron" German battle sword. He sent me one along with cutting material, so this is my first impression and test. Yes, it will cut... and keel. :)
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I also compared it to other swords to see how well each performs on these targets (which are more challenging to cut than tatami mats):
"Shirasaya" (really more a Shikomizue) katana
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Shamshir
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#skallagrim #sword #test #katana #zweihander #landsknecht #shamshir
'Currently out of stock.' My credit card breathes out with relief.
My heart fills with joy seeing the genuine excitement in Skall's face.
Agreed. The way he chuckled checking the edge especially :')
He's got that dad bod
@@justinklugTV so?
YES. Absolutely, it's so amazing to watch someone being passionate.
I subscribed to this channel for reviews like this :)
That's not a Katzbalger any longer that's a Lionbalger.
A legendary weapon, called the Lion's Bane, it is said to have been lost to time.
Forgotten but now rediscovered, it is a weapon that demands respect.
@@Franky_Sthein
Inflicts blood loss buildup
Löwenbalger?
You should check out the even bigger tigerbalger next, and don't even get me started on the ligerbalger.
@@TheKiltedYaksman1 That's a awesome name. I mean, even if the "real" name of this tipe of sword is not that, the manufacturer could use it as his model's name.
Skall does anything when excited immediately followed by “ho ho ho ho.”
It’s precious and just the little wholesome nugget that RUclips needs more of.
Changing music to fit the culture behind the weapon is so cute lul 😂
Yes! I thought it was cute too
I personally wouldn't call it cute, it's more like a respectful thing
Thought I was the only one who’d notice that haha
"And the leg bone is connected to the thigh bo.... oh wait...nvm, not anymore..." That Red Barron is sweet looking. Would love to cut with it. Fun time!
Thank you very much. You may find this interesting, the same sword cutting bullet-proof vest kevlar material covered target.
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As well as these difficult cuts:
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Hear the word of the Lord!
Genuinely made me chuckle
Two things that I thought were really interesting is
a) how different the approaches to cutting are with the swords, like I expected differences but not this much
b) goddamn the lancelotchan sharp is S H A R P
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I can even cut a kevlar (bulletproof vest material) covered forearm with that particular sword, not to mention thigh roll.
Now all I need in my life is a two-handed Katzbalger
Lancelot is one of the most genuine sword makers and martial artists.. i'm so glad you're collaborating
That weapon is one of those rare few where you just SEE it and you *KNOW* it has a soul of its own. The gentleman is an unbelievably talented and dedicated artist.
They're from Hong Kong too, which is a bit surprising. The completely different names for the channel (the Chinese and English names anyhow) is hilarious.
The regional/cultural music themes for different swords was a nice touch. Excellent sword!
I think like the plastic pipe and with newspaper is more realistic than tatami matts to represent as cutting a limb judging by your cuts.
Yes, I've let some other people in the US tried my kind of targets and they all find it way more difficult than tatami mats. Some even had their sword damaged when the cut was not going through the "bone".
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As shown above.
Another example of other sword not surviving intact cutting through the thigh target.
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Thats why a tatami mat shouls be accompanied with a green bamboo core to get more realism out of them. Not saying it is a perfect equivalent or we do not have anything better these days, but it is traditional and with a thick bamboo core quite hard to cut.
@MaaZeus Skall usually uses a solid dowel inside tatami mats, which put up more resistance than bamboo, although hollow bamboo certainly looks more like bone than a dowel
@@LancelotChan Do you have tutorial on how you build your targets?
That sword looks both practical and beautiful at the same time.
Thank you very much. :D It can even cut bullet proof kevlar material.
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"I do not like this side"
Procedes to destroy said side.
Good to see you having fun with a new, beautiful, sword.
It looks a bit like either a long sword mixed with a katana (due to the guard and pommel) or an Katzbalger that had a growth spurt.
I love it.
I love Lancelot Chan’s long standing contributions to the sword community. I remember the original controversy when he cut a pork leg with his Albion Brescia Spadona, chipped the blade, and it sparked outraged screams of “that’s not a historical target!!!” and other ridiculous condemnations
Thank you so much. Yes, I was the first one to cut pork arm with sword in 2000, back when Atrim was making sword that cut plywood. I asked him to make edge that is good for flesh and bone, and then he accused me for going to do something crazy at mall.... Adrian Ko removed that post telling him that he could be sued for that accusation without base.
@@LancelotChan Oh wow. I must have missed that. Was that before the Albion fiasco?
@@alexanderren1097 yes, back in SFI days way before albion fiasco. Should be around year 1998.
@@LancelotChan Ironic that all of Atrim’s swords are now basically “flesh and bone” levels of sharp as standard when he sells them these days
@@alexanderren1097 So you see how far I'm beyond the market, pioneered all the way from the beginning, cutting things that are so ahead of others.
Red Baron is a f*cking BEAST
That sword is incredible.
Thank you very much.
It is so great to see Skall grinning like a bandit and deeply enjoying what we love him for 😁
As a fellow who also can't lose mass, I understand the pain.
Hell yeah sword reviews
SKALLS FOR THE SKALLTHRONE
TATAMI FOR THE TATAMIGOD
I have the inquisition on speed dial for just these occasions.
Ummm guys this is my weakside
*proceeds to do the cleanest cut physically possible*
I had a laugh there literally!
This sword looks like a Katzbalger had a passionate fling with a Jian on steroids. I want one!
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Skall nooooo! Don't say that about yourself 😭😭😭
To be fair, it _was_ pretty funny!
Good thing he can trim any dad bod right off with that Zweihander. 😊
Made the same comment I was.getting ready to!
I bet the cardio can get pretty insane doing sword work
lol I love how you edited the music to be themed with the weapon used.
Agree, that part is extremely well done.
What I noticed about the Shmashir is that, despite being an effective cutter against other mediums, it had a tendency to slide when it faced resistance on the pipe because of the extreme curve it has. In the slow-mo shot, it faces more resistance when it hits the pipe core, so it starts to slide during the cut. As it slides off, less of the cut is able to make it through, which means it isn’t able to complete the cut/slice and performs worse in this test because of the extreme curve. This is why it might be a great cutter in other tests but not this one, which may potentially tell you about its effectiveness against bones and other such details
That was an impressive blade.
No worries about the edge alignement with the Shamshir, Skal. I'm pretty sure the guy that ended up with half his leg ham sliced with it wouldn't have cared in the least about the edge being aligned or not.
Have a wonderful weekend, mate.
Cheers.
Are you kidding me? It would actually cut off a HUMAN LEG? Thats insanely scary
It's quite a large sword, so scary but not surprising.
Not only is it physically imposing, but it's also completely capable of fulfilling that implied threat...that is one hell of a nice sword.
Really like how wide that blade is, makes it look heavier than it is, but then it moves so fast
You can clearly tell from this video how the blade's profile is ideal for cutting, by how easy it is to guide it on the cut and how the blade likes to "separate matter". That's some really nice craftsmanship for a dedicated purpose!
Damn, that's a mighty fine sword from Lancelot Chan. It's both a beauty and a beast.
From what I understand, tatami mats are good for testing your edge alignment, but soaked newspaper with cores are tougher to cut through and thus are better to get closer to simulating real-world usage and how it may have performed in history. I guess the more expensive option isn't always the best when it comes to targets.
Skalla found the magic Greatsword +3.
Katanas getting consistently outdone is one of my favorite features of this channel ngl
"I got a package to open" that level of excitement forced a smile on my face.
Switching the music based on the swords is a nice touch
It’s nice to see a Katzbalger on the channel again, they’re one of my favorite swords when it comes to their design.
1:26 "You would not believe your eyes,
It feels extremely light for its size,
Slice up the world as I fell asleep..."
LOL 2 month ago me
Hey, don't put yourself, friend. Weightloss is freaking hard. Most people never even start or try. That alone deserves merit
It's just frustrating and tiring to keep struggling only to relapse over and over again.
I feel you. Have the same problem, but way less cool sword collections.
@@Skallagrim i know this comment is a little old but have you tried keto/carnivore? i am just a little over a year just eating meat, eggs, butter, salt and water with 18/6 intermittent fasting and i've gone from 284lbs to 186 with just that. almost no exercise.
I was hoping for a chance to see Skall play with a Lancelot sword, and this video did not disappoint. Daaaaamn, that sword is like a real-life lightsaber.
I like that each sword had its own theme in this video
the katana had a semi japanese theme 5:02
the shamshir has a middle eastern type music 6:12
the Choncky boy (Katzbalger ) has a european type music 9:18
nice details "Schall"
Great work here Skall! That’s some nice cutting, and a good showcase about what these Lancelot targets are like. Quite a bit tricker than standard tatami.
I had to laugh at you going through the PEX (I’ve been using PEX in the absence of PPR for my home made newspaper targets) as I’ve also cut too low on some of these Lancelot targets! I needed to have your foresight about using a softer cutting stand though…
Great work with that big Baron!
That really shows how crazy my stuff are. :D
I love the corny music tracks he switches to for each sword. Keep doing you Skall
The very last cut you did, you should make that into a youtube short. that was awesome, with the pvc "bone" floating in the air, displaced from its "limb". cool stuff.
They way you switched back and forth between the music was honestly pretty clever 😂
Awesome sword and video! Loved the musical themes. Also, did not expect to see Lancelot Chan when I clicked on this! Been following his stuff from way back on the SBG forums
Even the box is gorgeous! The wrap on that handle in the thumbnail activated something in my brain.
And today I learned the name for the scent stopper pommel neat.
Wondering where the balance point is on this piece of art because you mentioned how light it feels.
3.54" from the guard.
@@LancelotChan That's impressive! no wonder Skal could feel how light it is then
@@mildlydazed9608 Thank you for your kind words.
Seeing Skall gets genuinely excited is so charming to watch. Like a kid getting a toy he wanted for so long, love you skall. Your videos felt more professional and well put than ever.
Greetings. I saw Katzbalger and immediately the songs of my ancestors, the German mercenaries, sounded in my head. Thank you🤝✊
I see zwei i click, the red baron is amazing wow!
Thank you very much.
What a beast of a sword. Awesome.
Love the choice of different music for each sword!
Dont know if its a first time or i havent noticed before but the little border around the edge of the screen is a nice touch lol, very cozy feeling
Thank you for uploading skall, i really appreciate your hard work and dedication keep up to good work bro.
Now *that's* a beautiful sword.
Dang!!! Those weak side cuts were clean. Wow. That shamshir looks like it's so curved, you'd have to be at grappling distance and then do a draw cut to get it through. Also, half of the Home Depots in North America experience a shortage of that pipe for the next month. Was it the Skall Nerd Army? Mysterious......
This looks like a European version of those huge two handed jian from lk Chen
I would describe the energy of this video as 'Visible Glee'
So it's a katzbalger mixed with a two handed jian?! Cool! Watch out for those power cables!!
That sword is amazing, the red handle and sheath is beautiful and it seems like you're able to handle it easily.
I like how the music changes along with the culture of the weapon used heh
I love how you change background music to be same origin as weapon
Man ... the look in youre eyes when unboxing :D love it.
I like how the calm music mixes with the stand falling over
I'm always so impressed with your swordplay. Such smooth cuts!
Love to see you happy like a child! Thank you for that amazing review
lancelot makes insane swords
Man, seeing you open it and get all excited was soooo relatable. The skill with which you use it was perhaps less so, but one day I want to grow my expertise and my arsenal to match yours!
Skalla got a new toy and I'm all here for it😂
What an amazing sword. Slicing through the sadness
The red baron was extremely impressive....
Loved the different music for each sword, a really nice touch. Great as always Skall!
I like that part very much too.
Seeing how passionate you are about a damn good sword, even after all the doubts and difficulties that you've had is... Everything. You checking that edge... That shit is what life's all about
Now that's a sword
I've learned a lot from Skall over the years. The first thing I noticed about the Baron was how there is basicaly no point on the blade for thrusting. The blade barely tapers before the rounded end. The implecations were obvious, and Skall's cutting proved it.
Many people see a sword and think "that's must be somewhat heavy", but if it's made correctly, they're much lighter than you think, and if the tempering was correctly done, you'll have a blade that you could pass to your children. It also helps when you accidentally hit something hard and the edge doesn't give a single ****. Quick pass through a whetstone, a strop and voilà!, like it never happened.
Edit: Support your local blacksmiths! It's a tad more expensive but trust me, you'll have an amazing blade and you're also preserving an art that should not be lost.
1:55 You know when Skall acts like this. The things good.
Skall, you are perfect and we all love you ❤️
I've sworn off purchasing swords until I manage to find a very specific type (trying to fund a comic so random sword-buying was the first thing to get dropped from the budget) but if I were still into buying swords? I could see myself buying that B-E-A-utiful two-handed sword.
I don't know why but that's the first sword I've seen in a long time, that got the instant reaction of "I need to see that thing splitting a skull" out of me.
That unsheathing was most impressive
Cool new sword and interesting cutting material. It seems pretty logical.
I really like the matching music for the tests with the different swords, that adds such a nice touch to the whole thing. I'm following this channel for a long time now and I still enjoy every video I watch from you.
Loved the way you changed the music when switching sword
That thing is an absolute monster!
Well now I find myself wanting a new blade. That sword looks absolutely my type. And it's got kind of a unique look to it. Wow does it ever ever cut like a beast!
P.S. It was a fun surprise to catch you today as we were both travelling! Thank you for taking a second out of a likely tiring day to shake my hand before I rushed away. Certainly made mine. Like I said at that moment, really love the content and always look forward to it.
1:04 Woah Skall that Katana is huge
1:00 That color fit to clothes soo well!
1:17 Face that tells 1000 words.
Those cuts looks soo easy to do with that new two handed sword.
Ah, the legendary and hard to find polypropylene tubing. Peter Johnsson originially suggested that as a better bone simulator way back when. I have a little stash, just waiting till I get around to gathering enough newspaper to wrap it in. You see, back before X and such, we used to print all the words on thin paper, instead of putting them on the internet.
9:49 It's always when you stop worrying that things go best
That is one of the coolest swords I’ve seen in awhile! I’ve seen those landsknecht prints and the massive war-sword size katzpalger and wondered about them, and wished I could get one, quite often!
Thats a pretty scary cutter, no doubt about it.
''Losing mass''-There is an aikido principle called “keep weight underside.” When we're tense, our weight moves “upperside”-shoulders tense, etc.
It's been a while since I checked in, you're looking great these days Skall!
ah, that self-deprecating joke was good. I laughed hard enough to startle the cat. As a fellow self-deprecator my hats off.
Awesome sword and as always great presentation. Thank You!
The mighty Red Baron debuts & strikes fear & torrid in to all cutting targets.
The music themes are so spot on! Great one Skalla.
The ASMR start of cutting and opening ^_^ I enjoyed this one, love seeing you so excited and the blade is gorgeous!
I was expecting Skall to hold the sword aloft after drawing it with an angel choir singing a note in the background.
Your happy chuckle is delightful hehehe
More limb analogs in the future please. Tatami had its time.