Bronze Age Duck Bill Axe Deadliest Warriors of Egypt Carnage Tested
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Thrand starts his Deadliest Warriors of the Egyptian Bronze age series by fully testing a Canaanite Fuck Bill axe made by Neil Burridge. Thrand test it against Cloth head armor and an analog Ballistic Gel head to see how deadly it truly was!
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awesome
The axe preformed amazing can not wait to test out the spear and khopesh you truly are the greatest bronze weapon smith of antiquity and honour the Gods and ancestors with your work!
The Bronze Age is underappreciated. I always love when you upload bronze content
Thank you shield brother and our bronze age warriors need to be remembered and what it was like at that time
To Thegnthrand:
Which other ways did they train? I am talking about training after the age of 30 years old at peacetime when they are not on military campaign. Did Spartans train everyday after the age of 30 years old at peacetime when the Spartans were not on military campaign, and the Spartans were not at war?
As an anthropology major I also love bronze age content. And the results with the cloth head protection were fascinating.
@@Thrand11Have you ever tested out bronze armor in anyway?
it fascinates me that such a small thing can be so deadly. Also i am impressed by the headcloth actually kind of working.
Bearskin hat.....
Starting with the cat in the Egypt themed video is very appropriate.
Thanks he came up to me at start went with it lol
I, too am surprised about the efficiency of the head covering. From the illustrations I've always thought that it was something that Egyptians wore for the sake of fashion or to identify friend and foe. Great demo, Thrand!
Thanks shield brother
Don't forget just some coverage and shade on a blazing hot day in Egypt!
@@Toxoplasma13 True, that's also one major reason to wear one, without doubt.
Really good tests. I've been looking forward to these Egyptian weapons for a long time.
Thank you and I am totally enjoying the Egyptian bronze period
Nice to see bronze age weapons. Great video
Thanks Shield brother
Hi Thrand, good work.
This axe design resembles earlier axe models such as the one found along with Otzi, but made with copper and atacched in another fashion.
I shall look it up love to test copper sometime but hard to get it alloyed properly they used it mixed with arsenic I believe to harden it some
the Bronze Age was one bad ass era
Agreed
Right, first time ive seen this kind of axe tested. Nice one!
Thank you and mi'thinks I might be first to test it in this manner modernly lol
To Thegnthrand:
Which other ways did they train? I am talking about training after the age of 30 years old at peacetime when they are not on military campaign. Did Spartans train everyday after the age of 30 years old at peacetime when the Spartans were not on military campaign, and the Spartans were not at war?
@@taylorfusher2997 Dude, you only need to send him one comment. Otherwise it's spam.
If you don't mind answering what kind of edge profile does that axe have? Your videos are always so in depth and instructional
It's been hammer hardened by Neil Burridge and double hardened on multiple layers I am uncertain I will ask Neil about it
To Thegnthrand:
Which other ways did they train? I am talking about training after the age of 30 years old at peacetime when they are not on military campaign. Did Spartans train everyday after the age of 30 years old at peacetime when the Spartans were not on military campaign, and the Spartans were not at war?
Thrand! You’re back! So glad to see you buddy! Hail, from Alaska. My wife and I help with a cat rescue, so I was grinning ear to ear, not only that I’m watching a new video, but it’s starts with you and your kitty. I hope to see you for many years to come.
Plan on keeping the channel going all my viewers and shield brothers saved us and I owe them all
Excellent video and a perfect demonstration of the effect that can be had by even a little bit of protection.
For the Egyptian head equipment, they used mostly wigs, the so-called Nubian wig. Those were done with palm fibers being really thick. To make a good idea they use quite good representations in Pharaoh (1966) movie. As well there are some originals in the Cairo museum, being used from predynastic times to roman times.
As well with the cloth in the head which is something almost exclusive of the Ramesside period armour (around 200 years of use) they probably used a bronze cap or helmet under the cloth, being the second to avoid the overheat of the metal in direct contact with the sun.
Great to see you back.
Thanks and great to be back thanks to everyone's help in our time of need
It's great to see some Egyptian weapons in action that axe is beautiful I'm excited for the next video
Thanks and looking forward to it as well.
No Ducks were harmed in the making of this video....
Agreed quack
More Bronze Age please!
Books I've read say that Minoans and Bronze Age Greeks used boar-tusk helmets as far back as the Stone Age; I'm surprised that the technology didn't make it to Egypt.
It may have been used in Egypt if not by Egyptians enemies they may have fought
It's easy to forget how broadly useful bronze tools were, and how there was a significant period of time into the Iron Age that they continued to be favored. Iron/steel isn't definitively superior to copper alloys. We still use bronze variations to this day, and not solely for their decorative properties.
I love the simplicity of this weapon. It's looks so unassuming but will take piece of your skull off the side of your head.
You can definitely see why they would have worn the cloth armor on their heads, better that then nothing. Better to deflect a glancing blow with the cloth on, that otherwise would have cut a gash in your head without the cloth.
Bronze weapons are always so beautiful, and deadly.
Awesome video.
Thanks
This is an amazing video. I'm happy to see your doing good too.
Thanks shield brother
To Thegnthrand:
Which other ways did they train? I am talking about training after the age of 30 years old at peacetime when they are not on military campaign. Did Spartans train everyday after the age of 30 years old at peacetime when the Spartans were not on military campaign, and the Spartans were not at war?
Really interesting video. Love the duck bill axe.
A few years ago, RUclipsr Skallagrim did destructive testing on a work-hardened bronze axe or kopesh. You might check for that.
I shall Skall is a good friend
It is amazing to see what even some cloth armor would protect you. And bronze weapons are underestimated.
Agreed
We need more ancient testing, thanks!
I plan lots more!
You've got such an awesome channel man.
Thanks
Weapons like like that was used since the stone age. A sharp blade mounted in a right angle to the shaft. A horse scull has been found, with a flint blade deeply imbedded.
One of my favourite videos on yt. Be amazing if you could do neolithic weaponry or early bronze age weaponry. I. E. See Corded Ware, or Amratian or Naqada 3 era maces. Good stuff.
It would be an awesome video I will put it in the works for upcoming videos
To Thegnthrand:
What did the ancient Spartans do to stay physically fit after the age of 30 years old? How did the ancient Spartans stay physically fit after the age of 30 years, and after completing the Agoge? What did a ancient Spartan male do at his house after the age of 30 years old when it’s peacetime and he not on military campaign? Also if a person practiced everyday on something, he or she will be better at it.
All thats next is if you can get ahold of a Egyptian shield, helmet and armor
Working on rawhide scale Chariot armor ATM plus testing Lenin and leather too in upcoming videos not able to afford bronze armor ATM.
Reminds me of the "spontoon" tomahawk from Colonial times. It would be just as devestating.
Ja agreed
I think the glancing blows show a lot about the reality of combat. Even under ideal conditions you didnt get a kill every time and it was just layered cloth protecting the head.
Agreed it was like an aketon worked well
@@Thrand11 absolutely. I mean the guy may have been hurt & hurting but that's certainly better than dead! Egyptians also had 2 things to consider 1) cost of equipping a large army 2) heat of their environment. A fabric defense is less expensive & less hot to wear than many alternatives & is consistent with more recent armors from other parts of Africa like used in the Sahel & Sudan regions.
Looking forward to more in this series!
Will have more out soon
Ooooh yessir
Lol
I live in Arkansas and property values are high right now but give a little time and they will go down. I can't remember where you live,I believe it was texas,I could be wrong. Everything is high in Texas also. Good luck.
I hope so and praying we have time to make a good choice and affordable that works for our needs
Really good job.
Thanks shield brother
I forgot how funny your war cry is :D
You are definetly a species for yourself :D
Sorry habit hard to break lol
Lol
He split Robin’s arrow in twain!
Bronze is tougher than many realize. Yes steel is tougher, but bronze was still used in the middle ages for maces. Brass was also used for maces & brass is generally softer than bronze.
But bronze swords are a different mystique being cast instead of forged, and work hardened instead of quench hardened.
Fascinating material!
Agreed
Just want to point out, socketed axes predate the bronze age by quite a bit, Proto Indo Europeans, most famously the Corded Ware Culture used socketed stone axes during the Neolithic and Chalcolithic, known as "Boat axes" or "Axe hammers". Other cultures such as the Varna culture also had socketed copper axes around the same time period.
axes with backwards curving handles are better for throwing (Frankish axe) those with forward curving handles can hit the target earlier with used as a close quarter hand held weapon and they have the potential to climb over and hook on to shields as well
Should try throwing when get new targets up!
Linen cloth is more suitable in hot climates. This becomes evident when wearing linen t-shirt vs cotton one during a heat wave.
Agreed European and Northern European could get away with more cloth armor and heavier layers plus coverage due to cool climate almost year round
If you can make one, or get one made, you should consider testing a medieval rope helmet. They show up in some artwork but basically looks to be made like a woven basket but out of rope; rope can be tough to cut so why not.
I would love to test one will have to look at depictions
@@Thrand11 I saw a few paintings in a video the other day. The video was on Native American helmets but was theorizing rope helms & used the pics as proof that the concept works. I'll get the link for ya
A lot of people presume that because iron/steel was 'better' than bronze, then bronze must be bad for weapon/tool making. It wasn't, it was actually very good. We know that because people at the time would invest in bronze armour if they could afford it. Since bronze was so expensive it's unlikely to have been worth the cost if the effect wasn't worth it.
Agreed plus iron was not better early on just cheaper and easier to make
Very interesting I like that curve in the handle.
I loved it felt amazing in the hand and gave the axe a life of it's own
@@Thrand11 I bet it’s the count Duku lightsaber of axe 🪓
Ooooo this has piqued my interests! More Egyptian stuff!
We have an entire series coming on the three weapons and a 4th surprise artifact to test
Very excited!!@@Thrand11
Dude, this is amazing.
Thanks shield brother
Bronze age content. Awesome!
Thanks
Haha you look like that pharaoh meme with that headgear on
King Tut lol
That was a great video, i think i subscribe 😊
Awesome
Thanks
its so wierd, there is a ton of information about ancient egypt and post industrial egypt but nothing about medieval egypt
Agreed would love to learn more about that period
To Thegn Thrand. I noticed the piece of rawhide scale armour. I want to construct some replica pieces of samurai armour from rawhide scales. The problem I have is that I live in the UK which unlike Texas doesn't have a huge cattle and leather industry so I am finding it almost impossible to get the translucent amber rawhide that is thick enough and sturdy enough to make a good kozane scale. I used to utilise rawhide flat dog chews but suppliers have either shut shop or the quality has dropped. Any advice or assistance in this would be very much appreciated.
Have you tried looking online for cheap sources of a full rawhide?
@@Thrand11 what price range would you consider as cheap?
To Thegnthrand:
Which other ways did they train? I am talking about training after the age of 30 years old at peacetime when they are not on military campaign. Did Spartans train everyday after the age of 30 years old at peacetime when the Spartans were not on military campaign, and the Spartans were not at war?
I am sure they did formation phalanx drills but at a certain age I hear they just did daily activities but dueling and sparing would be regular parts of life.
Nice
Thanks
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Hail
any chance of testing a luristan axe or epsilon axe?
I can try to acquire one of so yes
Hail
Hail
reminds of a tomahawk
Similar in some ways
I enjoyed the video but i disagree with his thought process of the handle being curved to reach around. I have used a lot of weapons. i think that the holders hand will become very sweaty in egyptian heat. the curve is there to assist in holding the weapon's weight during swings. it will assist the grip while moving shields out of the way or pulling opponents off balance.
It would assist in that as well it is just a good design but it does aid in landing the axe point on so to speak as not to skip off. Plus died allow for some extra reach over and around your enemy's shield I believe it was combination of things that caused the design we even sent curved handles like this in some modern axes.
Designs can have multiple reasons for existing. Grip and reach can both be served by this design.
Axe has sockets!! Anyone fot a 40ed jewel? 2:30
Lol should have put runes are gems in to increase its power!
Please stop screaming after you make impact. It would look ok if you screamed as you started your thrust but not after impact. Also you don’t need ballistic gel heads. They just rip and nobody knows what force it takes to break one. Use coconuts and other reactive targets. Keep up the good work I love your vids👍👍
I am fine with the screaming after impact. He is striking with killing intent, screaming is a part of the martial art.
@@williammullinax6130 no point in instilling fear in a dead man.
It's good to expel air from your lungs when you make a strong hit. There are different approaches to that depending on how you trained- shouting in some arts, a sort of half-spit, half-hiss for a boxer.
@@Toxoplasma13 it’s meant to release the air and energy as you strike to allow flow and the next breath. The next breath should be after impact or strike. But in reality it just attracts attention and gets you in jail 🤣😂
Noted JAAAAHhhhh!!!!!!!!! Oops sorry
How is edge retention on this ?
Not bad at all bronze edges that are hammer hardened are quite hard
@@Thrand11 nice. I'd love to get a bronze sword. Have to strat saving.
how did you get the handle????
I made it
@@Thrand11 did you make a whole new handle or bend a store bought one?
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To Thegnthrand:
Which other ways did they train? I am talking about training after the age of 30 years old at peacetime when they are not on military campaign. Did Spartans train everyday after the age of 30 years old at peacetime when the Spartans were not on military campaign, and the Spartans were not at war?
Holy poop am i 1st
To Thegnthrand:
Which other ways did they train? I am talking about training after the age of 30 years old at peacetime when they are not on military campaign. Did Spartans train everyday after the age of 30 years old at peacetime when the Spartans were not on military campaign, and the Spartans were not at war?
Ja, Thu ert fyrstur skjold brothir!
Some filmmaker or game developer should hire you as advisor🙂
I would love to do that and few creators have contacted me to ask questions over the years about historical combat I normally just answer questions for free if they list me at end of book or work as a source.