Cold Steel claims that the blade is 6mm or around .24” thick. However, mine is only about 4.7mm or around .19” thick. That’s a pretty significant difference and would likely account for the extra flex in the blade.
I'll be honest I was scared that it not being a good cutter was going to be the defining factor in not getting this so I'm really happy that it has more positives rather than negatives
I would like to mention that just because the sword bends that doesn't mean that the sword isn't good it's actually really good that it bends because that means it would absorb the kinetic energy when clashing with other swords and this is from actual experience most that I've seen break in the middle of combat were swords that didn't have this attribute however it also comes down to who and were it was made and what the weilder prefers all and all I think I found my next purchase
Nice collection behind you. I´m curious about what´s inside the black leather scabbard with triangular shape blade. Looks like a one an a half sword, isn´t? Love those.
Well what do you know? Here I am preparing for a video on wheel lock pistols in November and trying to get a good side or back sword to go with my impersonation of a 17th century targeter and who should I stumble upon? But my favorite AK channel talking about swords. Great video
I was able to handle an original, though a central European version of it. My first thought was: Damn! This is HEAVY! I'd say it was the same mass as a longsword, just with a shorter blade and a basket... The balance was fine, but I still wouldn't want to get hit on the helmet by it...
I want to get one of those and cut the bars that connect at the 3 and 9 o'clock positions on the pommel on order to open the grip for a fuller extention while thrusting. Do you advise against such an undertaking? Would it likely weaken the basket?
I own one and honestly I don't really like how flexible it is. It makes the sword harder to wield efficiently in both cutting and trusting. I just don't see the advantage of that.
Cold Steel claims that the blade is 6mm or around .24” thick. However, mine is only about 4.7mm or around .19” thick. That’s a pretty significant difference and would likely account for the extra flex in the blade.
The backsword was around first. Look up the Mary Rose shipwreck for an example of one of the earliest known baskethilt swords in England. The theory is that the design came from Germany.
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After the movie Troy was released Brad Pitt said if one wanted a great workout, just swing a sword around all day, you will get buff.
It is a decent workout!
@@jaysblades When you get a pair of 8 Cut swords, let me know and we can talk workouts!
Cold Steel claims that the blade is 6mm or around .24” thick. However, mine is only about 4.7mm or around .19” thick. That’s a pretty significant difference and would likely account for the extra flex in the blade.
I'll be honest I was scared that it not being a good cutter was going to be the defining factor in not getting this so I'm really happy that it has more positives rather than negatives
I enjoyed that review quiet well. Wasn't sure at first, but that was really fun.
Thanks for watching! I try to make them accessible for our regulars since we're a gun channel first.
I would like to mention that just because the sword bends that doesn't mean that the sword isn't good it's actually really good that it bends because that means it would absorb the kinetic energy when clashing with other swords and this is from actual experience most that I've seen break in the middle of combat were swords that didn't have this attribute however it also comes down to who and were it was made and what the weilder prefers all and all I think I found my next purchase
Nice collection behind you. I´m curious about what´s inside the black leather scabbard with triangular shape blade. Looks like a one an a half sword, isn´t? Love those.
Thanks! That's a Ronin Katana Euro #8 (Viking era sword). My video on it is scheduled to go up next Sunday in fact.
@@jaysblades Thanks, I´ll wait for that!
Well what do you know? Here I am preparing for a video on wheel lock pistols in November and trying to get a good side or back sword to go with my impersonation of a 17th century targeter and who should I stumble upon? But my favorite AK channel talking about swords. Great video
Thanks for the great review!
I was able to handle an original, though a central European version of it. My first thought was: Damn! This is HEAVY!
I'd say it was the same mass as a longsword, just with a shorter blade and a basket...
The balance was fine, but I still wouldn't want to get hit on the helmet by it...
I want to get one of those and cut the bars that connect at the 3 and 9 o'clock positions on the pommel on order to open the grip for a fuller extention while thrusting.
Do you advise against such an undertaking? Would it likely weaken the basket?
Excellent video, Jay 👍
Is this not basically meant to be a thrusting blade with the cutting edge being a secondary option?
No. What makes you think that?
Check out period sources, ex. George Silver for the 16th century styles and Roworth for a more recent take.
What? No lol. These were prominently cutting implements.
A Dacian Falx from iamandi knives would be cool. any ronin european swords
I own one and honestly I don't really like how flexible it is. It makes the sword harder to wield efficiently in both cutting and trusting. I just don't see the advantage of that.
Cold Steel claims that the blade is 6mm or around .24” thick. However, mine is only about 4.7mm or around .19” thick. That’s a pretty significant difference and would likely account for the extra flex in the blade.
do they have too much hand protection?
It is a shame that the blade is so short otherwise i would have gotten one.
What is the point or reason of that sword design? The Scottish broadsword already existed so why did they go from two edges down to one?
One reason is because they were faster to produce when only forging one edge.
I believe you got that backwards.
The backsword is 16th century.
The broadsword is post 18th century.
The backsword was around first. Look up the Mary Rose shipwreck for an example of one of the earliest known baskethilt swords in England. The theory is that the design came from Germany.
@@themainbicycle4102 also stronger and stiffer
the hollow spherical pommel is traditional the British swords.
I'm debating nabbing one
This sword looks way too uncomfortable for me to enjoy. It is beautiful though
This is my first sword. I've only had it about a week. I need a pet frog now. Am I doing it correctly? Haha all jokes aside. I love this channel.