Can you imagine making something now, for a group of people studying it to replicate it 700 years later. I bet the person who originally made this sword wouldn't have even dreamed of it.
It probably was just one of many swords that the smith had forged. Plus, many other people all contributed to the making of it, not just a single person.
Right dude probably was having a bad day wife was nagging him was sick of the over time and just half asses a sword now it’s standard for all modern swords lol
I feel like it's a given with budget priced historical replicas we're always asked to make tradeoffs around weights and dimensions to make up the price difference. Partnering with Windlass to make a more accurate replica was a brilliant move. Well done!
I don't think it can be called a budget sword anymore, but the price/quality ratio still seems to be as reasonable as with other Windlass products. I want this one really bad.
@@lathanchurch8352 that is exceptionally good! I recently quit my job to go back to school though, so I really don't have any money to spare in the next two years.
Fantastic work, Matt! That is a gorgeous sword that you have helped recreate. Thanks for sharing all of the handling details. The product listing didn't mention things like the point of balance. Also, while I'm no expert on the subject, I'm pretty sure that TOTO marking was engraved on the blade to commemorate the occasion on which this sword was used to bless the rains down in Africa.
I have held and inspected all of these at the Conyers Showroom…they are some of the best quality swords I’ve seen personally. You guys really hit it out of the park with this series.
Absolutely wonderful, I love it when you see something created and presented to the highest standards, all too rare these days it seems. You deserve every credit for pursuing perfection!
In Germanys ( in those days including Austria) romantic periode, starting arround 1820, medieval age was after centuries in centre of interest. So people of upper class , and even of upper middle class, often wanted weapons of medieval style. Now, the craftsmen of this era still knew old working technics, and some of them still produced swords, helmets and cuirasses for armed forces. There are mistakes in historical correctness, for example sword producers didn' t knew how rapiers had been hold, so the handles of this ,Historism' rapiers had been to long. But quality was often good, so that this historism pieces sometimes habe today a high price.
Truth be told I am really interested in the business side of this from Windlass. Increasing their quality from budget (with the trade offs that entails) to something closer to premium, increasing their price point (I think these are double previous Windlass swords) etc. It's a whole new market segment for them or any other Indian maker and honestly an underserved one. Nicely done on their side and I think it will pay off.
This looks fantastic, I was looking for an accurate replica sword that wouldn't totally break the bank, I might have found it. Hope those will be a sweeping success, I mean Christmas is not that far away.
I put off watching these videos for a bit, but now that I'm going back through them I can't believe how much I love hearing "first six swords of the collection" over and over.
That you've cowed Windlass, an otherwise consistently great bang-for-your-buck production outfit with one major weakness in the form of their poor distal taper into having excellent distal taper is a great sign for things to come. Love to hear it.
Is it weird that I am really excited by these? I like Windlass, for a budget range their stuff is great. Now with really great support behind them these swords should be fantastic, and great value for money!
What a beauty! And I have to say, that’s the only “Certificate Of Authenticity” that I’ve ever given a pin about. Great job, to you, Windlass, and the Royal Armouries!
@@radfahrer875 Some Lord Of The Rings replica swords did, all sorts of other movie reproductions, and about a thousand other things. Since these are something much better than that and have such renowned names behind it, it actually means something here. Especially for something that doesn’t have a brand label on it.
I took at look at some of the other items, I am exited for the 15th century English hangar. That straight blade with the asymmetrical tapering and false edge is so specific but I love it.
Interesting that the metal of the original survived well and the grip had deteriorated to the point of needing replacement, considering it was a bog find as you mentioned. It tends to be the reverse, if my memory of archaeology from uni serves me. Lovely sword, I loved the proportions and overall look as soon as I saw the post on facebook. Great that the general public can now access this piece of history, and swing it about with confidence rather than just peering at it through a glass screen. Surely the truest way of appreciating any tool or weapon from the past, save making it from scratch.
For those wondering, as I was: the blade (I guess just the blade) is 1080. Not sure what the crossguard and pommel are (maybe 1080 too; that's the only stated 'material' on the RA website), nor the HRC, which would be nice to know (though I doubt they file tested the original ;P )
Such craftsmanship and historical accuracy for less than an albion, and including a scabbard, might perhaps push some other sword companies to up their game or lower their prices, hopefuly.
Gorgeous. I have loved the Windlass swords I owned in the past and love this pattern of blade. Nice to see your advice to them has born fruit. But now I wish I didn't know about them, they look too nice and reasonably priced. I want them all...guess I'll need to put in some overtime.
I can remember a time when Windlass products had a rather dubious reputation that has stuck with them. Over the last few it looks as if their quality has improved, and hopefully these swords will rehabilitate that reputation.
budget-friendly 1:1 historically accurate swords: Chinese swords>>LK Chen Japanese swords>>no, the Japanese refuse (the Chinese gets the business then) European swords>>the Matt Easton/Royal Armouries collection!
Fascinating to me that it was such a challenge to be exact to the original in our modern times with laser-mapping, 3-D plotting, accurate machine tools, hundreds of years of metallurgy experience considering the original was probably made in an open air blacksmith shop with limited hand tools. I suspect if one could find a stash of these same swords by one maker, they would all be substantially different.
Great Project that you, windlass and royal armouries have done, i love the concept of historically acurate swords but for reasonably affordable prices. I do wish that they would be available with something other than all that Black leather, and if one day they do i will absolutely love to buy one, or possibly more
Windlass, to me, has always meant...how can I say this nicely...junk. Now bear in mind, that because of this, I haven't handled a Windlass sword made in the past 5 or maybe even 10 years. This particular endeavor seems like a particularly difficult undertaking for a company like Windlass. But given that Matt is heavily involved in it, I feel like I have to give them another shot. I'll have to research to find out the steel(s) used and the HRC in these replicas. But I have to say I am rather intrigued. It definitely required the involvement of someone like Matt Easton to get me to consider giving Windlass a second look.
Hi Matt, you should have an option for people who want to buy the sword without the scabbard. This will no doubt increase the amount of buyers due to lower price.
matt are you working with them on just the royal armory swords? or have windlass do a complete overhaul on their blades. would like to see a resurgence on their discontinued models. last what of the 15th century english two hander have windlass updated to your specs?
As soon as I saw the royal armories etchings I thought, I'm giving these swords cover guards if I get them haha! But these swords look absolutely amazing all the same
Will the sharps be fully flat ground like almost all European swords historically were or will it have a secondary bevel? That is definitely a good looking sword and you working with the royal armory to get as perfect replica as possible of some of their best swords is a great thing. Before this project the only way to get that sword would be to commission someone like Todd to make a custom replica at great expense. The only thing I would have changed is to put the royal armory's logo on the underside of the guard. It would be less obtrusive & if someone wished to remove it, it would be easier to hide the removal.
I'm sure you can't share all the details just yet, but is the entire line going to be medieval/ Renaissance blades, or can we expect some early modern swords as well, like a saber or spadroon(!)?
Very cool and very reasonably priced. Unfirtunately it can't be reserved for international shipping. Maybe for the best as i had no intention to by or use for a sword before seeing this haha. I look forward to seeing the rest of the collection.
I love the Red Arrows Hawk in the back ground. And of course I'm highly envious of all the swords you have in the back. My room is exactly opposite, I have numerous model aircraft and only two swords (European Long cruciform hilt sword and a Byzantine Curved Paramarion ). I hope to expand my Sword collection with at least one proper arming sword as well.
Highly excited about the RA Collection swords. Trying to order a few from Museum Replica, which already listed them for pre-order, but they refuse to ship to Canada.😑 Not sure if there's any other outlet taking pre-orders. The Museum Replica page for this sword somehow lists the weight as "2 lbs 11 oz", which has some discrepancy to the original, which weighs around 1060g? Hope it was just an error on their end.
I was interested in your opinion of Windlass but that you are collaborating with them says it is good. I own some of their blades including their Halstatt sword, Scottish dirk (broken sword style), WW1 German trench knife, first original Mexican Bowie, and Celtic flamberge spearhead. I had to call India to get the bowie and the trench knife because they were running low on stocks worldwide. Both times, they had some of my coveted blades there, and were happy to send me one. I consider their work (with modern steel and techniques) to be very high quality. Over the years I have been disappointed as their stock-in-trade has become less connected to the historical periods (ancient and dark age) I favor, and more focused on the fantasy market, which I dislike. There are several of their swords from the past that I would buy in an instant if they revived them.
Looking trough some sword shops online, came across this sword but made by SPQR... They say their version ways 1.5kg's.. 😅 You would be buying a sword like object with sledgehammer weight 😂 I much prefer this royal armories version and perhaps someday i will own this one 😊
I'm very interested in the Type 17! If these swords are the "first flight" of Royal Armouries/Windlass swords, does this mean that there are more coming? Hope so!
Yeah, lots of open face helmets, padded jacks, less full plate covering for infranty men and less mail cus mail got expensive cus labor was more expensive but, adding more bars would remove punch in the cut more weight at the hilt, lowering point of balance. Making just as effective cut would be harder on the user.
Do you take account of the material lost to sharpening over the years or replicate how it survives in the museum? Only that flared base almost looks like it was sharpened into the blade as material was removed. And with regards to weight, surely some of the steel has corroded away (leaving pitting) so the blade should be slightly heavier than the museum examples.
That looks super long for an arming sword! I guess that explains why the balance point is so far out. Are we going to get cutting videos of these things? :-)
www.museumreplicas.com/european-14th-century-arming-sword
I hope you have a sabre in your line. It would be very nice to have a good reproduction sabre considering you say none exist. Thank you for your work.
Looks awesome but I couldn't find it on the royal armouries shop or from a UK seller?
These are not cheap, but people should not expect them to be, they take time and a lot of effort to make.
Can you imagine making something now, for a group of people studying it to replicate it 700 years later. I bet the person who originally made this sword wouldn't have even dreamed of it.
It probably was just one of many swords that the smith had forged. Plus, many other people all contributed to the making of it, not just a single person.
No they did dream of it. They dreamt of immortal swords.
a 2682 manufactured Pontiac Trans Am immediately comes to mind lmao
Right dude probably was having a bad day wife was nagging him was sick of the over time and just half asses a sword now it’s standard for all modern swords lol
I feel like it's a given with budget priced historical replicas we're always asked to make tradeoffs around weights and dimensions to make up the price difference. Partnering with Windlass to make a more accurate replica was a brilliant move. Well done!
I don't think it can be called a budget sword anymore, but the price/quality ratio still seems to be as reasonable as with other Windlass products. I want this one really bad.
OMG, I am not ready financially for this to hit the market, but I am so excited about this.
They are $400+ on museum replicas
@@lathanchurch8352 that is exceptionally good! I recently quit my job to go back to school though, so I really don't have any money to spare in the next two years.
My curse is a bit worse, i have the money for it but its forbiden to introduce swords in the country i live in now by law, bumer sir
@@charlesghannoumlb2959 what country is that?
@@lathanchurch8352 lebanon midle east 😁
Fantastic work, Matt! That is a gorgeous sword that you have helped recreate. Thanks for sharing all of the handling details. The product listing didn't mention things like the point of balance.
Also, while I'm no expert on the subject, I'm pretty sure that TOTO marking was engraved on the blade to commemorate the occasion on which this sword was used to bless the rains down in Africa.
Ah, yes, The Year Kilimanjaro Rises. Frightful time, that.
I am pretty sure this sword "Won't hold you back".
No doubt, but I offer that they were instead blessing "the rains".
Holy crap, a line of swords developed by one of the most knowledgeable sword historian/HEMAists on RUclips? Count me in!
I have held and inspected all of these at the Conyers Showroom…they are some of the best quality swords I’ve seen personally. You guys really hit it out of the park with this series.
Absolutely wonderful, I love it when you see something created and presented to the highest standards, all too rare these days it seems. You deserve every credit for pursuing perfection!
In Germanys ( in those days including Austria) romantic periode, starting arround 1820, medieval age was after centuries in centre of interest. So people of upper class , and even of upper middle class, often wanted weapons of medieval style. Now, the craftsmen of this era still knew old working technics, and some of them still produced swords, helmets and cuirasses for armed forces. There are mistakes in historical correctness, for example sword producers didn' t knew how rapiers had been hold, so the handles of this ,Historism' rapiers had been to long. But quality was often good, so that this historism pieces sometimes habe today a high price.
Wow.... all six swords are lovely, absolutely lovely. The falchion may be my favorite, with this one a close second.
Yeah! I'm excited to see the rest of the line. Can't wait to get my hands on them!
Wow! That is a beautiful replica. I’ve really been looking forward to seeing your work on these!
I can't wait to see them all up close. I absolutely love how clear and clean the shapes are: obviously designed with a specific job in mind.
That is a beautiful, intimidating sword. That pommel design is very nice. I've never seen one quite like it.
And now we await the first UK dealer to get some in stock!
Truth be told I am really interested in the business side of this from Windlass. Increasing their quality from budget (with the trade offs that entails) to something closer to premium, increasing their price point (I think these are double previous Windlass swords) etc. It's a whole new market segment for them or any other Indian maker and honestly an underserved one. Nicely done on their side and I think it will pay off.
This looks fantastic, I was looking for an accurate replica sword that wouldn't totally break the bank, I might have found it.
Hope those will be a sweeping success, I mean Christmas is not that far away.
I put off watching these videos for a bit, but now that I'm going back through them I can't believe how much I love hearing "first six swords of the collection" over and over.
That you've cowed Windlass, an otherwise consistently great bang-for-your-buck production outfit with one major weakness in the form of their poor distal taper into having excellent distal taper is a great sign for things to come. Love to hear it.
Is it weird that I am really excited by these? I like Windlass, for a budget range their stuff is great. Now with really great support behind them these swords should be fantastic, and great value for money!
What a beauty! And I have to say, that’s the only “Certificate Of Authenticity” that I’ve ever given a pin about. Great job, to you, Windlass, and the Royal Armouries!
Since when get replicas a Certificate Of Authenticity 🤣
@@radfahrer875 Some Lord Of The Rings replica swords did, all sorts of other movie reproductions, and about a thousand other things. Since these are something much better than that and have such renowned names behind it, it actually means something here. Especially for something that doesn’t have a brand label on it.
I took at look at some of the other items, I am exited for the 15th century English hangar. That straight blade with the asymmetrical tapering and false edge is so specific but I love it.
Interesting that the metal of the original survived well and the grip had deteriorated to the point of needing replacement, considering it was a bog find as you mentioned. It tends to be the reverse, if my memory of archaeology from uni serves me.
Lovely sword, I loved the proportions and overall look as soon as I saw the post on facebook. Great that the general public can now access this piece of history, and swing it about with confidence rather than just peering at it through a glass screen. Surely the truest way of appreciating any tool or weapon from the past, save making it from scratch.
For those wondering, as I was: the blade (I guess just the blade) is 1080. Not sure what the crossguard and pommel are (maybe 1080 too; that's the only stated 'material' on the RA website), nor the HRC, which would be nice to know (though I doubt they file tested the original ;P )
Such craftsmanship and historical accuracy for less than an albion, and including a scabbard, might perhaps push some other sword companies to up their game or lower their prices, hopefuly.
Great video the upcomming "English or French Single-Edged Arming Sword" looks very interesting as well. 😀😀😀
I've been eagerly waiting all year for this. At long last! I have no doubt I will be getting at least one of these!
Gorgeous. I have loved the Windlass swords I owned in the past and love this pattern of blade. Nice to see your advice to them has born fruit. But now I wish I didn't know about them, they look too nice and reasonably priced. I want them all...guess I'll need to put in some overtime.
Oh wow, that is absolutely gorgeous!!! I can't wait to see the rest of the releases!
That is a beautiful blade, sir. Looking forward to the others.
I can remember a time when Windlass products had a rather dubious reputation that has stuck with them. Over the last few it looks as if their quality has improved, and hopefully these swords will rehabilitate that reputation.
budget-friendly 1:1 historically accurate swords:
Chinese swords>>LK Chen
Japanese swords>>no, the Japanese refuse (the Chinese gets the business then)
European swords>>the Matt Easton/Royal Armouries collection!
Would love to see this one in action one day! Maybe a short demonstration if time permits. Gorgeous sword!
Man I hope there are some left by the time I can afford to buy one! This project is something I've wished for for years.
Awesome!! I was worried the project may have fallen through. Looks like a wonderful blade, I’d love to see you cut with it.
Just Brilliant Matt a Wonderful Watch
Well Done You
I'd love to see you do the same to a dark ages/viking sword, even a type Y/M sword, big broad cutting blade but relatively light
Looks fantastic, that pommel though is mesmerising. It's hard to look at.
Fascinating to me that it was such a challenge to be exact to the original in our modern times with laser-mapping, 3-D plotting, accurate machine tools, hundreds of years of metallurgy experience considering the original was probably made in an open air blacksmith shop with limited hand tools. I suspect if one could find a stash of these same swords by one maker, they would all be substantially different.
Wow, that is the sword I have been dreaming of for year's for sharp edges sword and buckle training 😍
Great Project that you, windlass and royal armouries have done, i love the concept of historically acurate swords but for reasonably affordable prices. I do wish that they would be available with something other than all that Black leather, and if one day they do i will absolutely love to buy one, or possibly more
Im so freaking STOKED FOR THIS!!!!!
It does look amazing. I'm very tempted here to buy my first sword.
Wow. Looks like a great sword.
Windlass, to me, has always meant...how can I say this nicely...junk. Now bear in mind, that because of this, I haven't handled a Windlass sword made in the past 5 or maybe even 10 years. This particular endeavor seems like a particularly difficult undertaking for a company like Windlass. But given that Matt is heavily involved in it, I feel like I have to give them another shot.
I'll have to research to find out the steel(s) used and the HRC in these replicas. But I have to say I am rather intrigued. It definitely required the involvement of someone like Matt Easton to get me to consider giving Windlass a second look.
1080 steel.
Looking forward to seeing the rest of the set!
Awesome project
Hi Matt, you should have an option for people who want to buy the sword without the scabbard. This will no doubt increase the amount of buyers due to lower price.
matt are you working with them on just the royal armory swords? or have windlass do a complete overhaul on their blades. would like to see a resurgence on their discontinued models.
last what of the 15th century english two hander have windlass updated to your specs?
Thank you so much for helping make this a reality
What a great looking sword!
As soon as I saw the royal armories etchings I thought, I'm giving these swords cover guards if I get them haha! But these swords look absolutely amazing all the same
This is beautiful! I would love to own one.
Will the sharps be fully flat ground like almost all European swords historically were or will it have a secondary bevel? That is definitely a good looking sword and you working with the royal armory to get as perfect replica as possible of some of their best swords is a great thing. Before this project the only way to get that sword would be to commission someone like Todd to make a custom replica at great expense. The only thing I would have changed is to put the royal armory's logo on the underside of the guard. It would be less obtrusive & if someone wished to remove it, it would be easier to hide the removal.
Excellent work
Six?! I'm never going from financially recover from this.
Arms and armor of MN have been making extremely high quality weapons with extreme historical authenticity for 20 years.
I'm sure you can't share all the details just yet, but is the entire line going to be medieval/ Renaissance blades, or can we expect some early modern swords as well, like a saber or spadroon(!)?
Wow, thats a beautiful blade!
Very cool and very reasonably priced.
Unfirtunately it can't be reserved for international shipping.
Maybe for the best as i had no intention to by or use for a sword before seeing this haha.
I look forward to seeing the rest of the collection.
Yup, just got word from my accountant that I will never financially recover from this.
I love the Red Arrows Hawk in the back ground. And of course I'm highly envious of all the swords you have in the back.
My room is exactly opposite, I have numerous model aircraft and only two swords (European Long cruciform hilt sword and a Byzantine Curved Paramarion ). I hope to expand my Sword collection with at least one proper arming sword as well.
amazing work Matt!
Wow! That IS beautiful!
I hope you get royalties or kickbacks! Awesome!
I'd love it if you guys did a British 1845 replica. All the ones that are around aren't very good.
Thank you.
Congrats man, beautiful piece, oh and nice sword too😏
So pretty! So deadly! I want one!
Sword looks cool, but where did you get the jumper?
After such a presentation I expected it would cost over £1000. But, no, the price is absolutely reasonable and comparable to mid-range sharp swords.
Fantastic, fantastic sword.
Amazing news! Wonder how difficult it will to remove the Windlass / RA logo? Wish they could make those look more in period
THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR DOING THIS!!!!
Highly excited about the RA Collection swords. Trying to order a few from Museum Replica, which already listed them for pre-order, but they refuse to ship to Canada.😑 Not sure if there's any other outlet taking pre-orders.
The Museum Replica page for this sword somehow lists the weight as "2 lbs 11 oz", which has some discrepancy to the original, which weighs around 1060g? Hope it was just an error on their end.
Beautiful.
Beautifully deadly.
Matt I have seen some Byzantine and early Mamluks swords with a round point ! What do you think they decided to use such a design ?
I like this one the most out of the 6
Gorgeous!
did you ever get around to cutting with those dhas? I was wondering how the round handles performed
A thing of beauty
Looks lethal
Jesus Christ, that blade is _huge_ for a single-hander. It's like an anti-bastard sword.
If I were waving a sword around like that, I'd be knee-deep in ears and noses before the 2 and a half minute mark.
You say this sword weighs just over 1kg. The website says 2lbs 11oz (1,222g). What's going on with that discrepancy?
OMG, I'm in love!
Wouldn't it look better if the Royal Armouries text was on the crossguard rather than the blade? It just seems to me a better location.
Any measurments on the tang dimensions? i know historical ones were beefy but id be afraid of them cutting corners to make the handle fit easier.
I was interested in your opinion of Windlass but that you are collaborating with them says it is good. I own some of their blades including their Halstatt sword, Scottish dirk (broken sword style), WW1 German trench knife, first original Mexican Bowie, and Celtic flamberge spearhead. I had to call India to get the bowie and the trench knife because they were running low on stocks worldwide. Both times, they had some of my coveted blades there, and were happy to send me one. I consider their work (with modern steel and techniques) to be very high quality. Over the years I have been disappointed as their stock-in-trade has become less connected to the historical periods (ancient and dark age) I favor, and more focused on the fantasy market, which I dislike. There are several of their swords from the past that I would buy in an instant if they revived them.
Hoping that one of the swords might be a Viking sword. BTW love your top, kind of had a chain mail look about it 👍
Looking trough some sword shops online, came across this sword but made by SPQR... They say their version ways 1.5kg's.. 😅 You would be buying a sword like object with sledgehammer weight 😂 I much prefer this royal armories version and perhaps someday i will own this one 😊
Hopefully, in the future some military sabers could be produced under this line.
Awesome awesome 😎
Matt can you keep us In the Uk in the loop about who will be stocking these
Thanks
I'm very interested in the Type 17!
If these swords are the "first flight" of Royal Armouries/Windlass swords, does this mean that there are more coming? Hope so!
i imagine the blade and grip type will still make a lot of sense on a early modern complex hilted sword
Yeah, lots of open face helmets, padded jacks, less full plate covering for infranty men and less mail cus mail got expensive cus labor was more expensive but, adding more bars would remove punch in the cut more weight at the hilt, lowering point of balance. Making just as effective cut would be harder on the user.
Do you take account of the material lost to sharpening over the years or replicate how it survives in the museum?
Only that flared base almost looks like it was sharpened into the blade as material was removed.
And with regards to weight, surely some of the steel has corroded away (leaving pitting) so the blade should be slightly heavier than the museum examples.
That looks super long for an arming sword! I guess that explains why the balance point is so far out.
Are we going to get cutting videos of these things? :-)
does anybody know if this will be available from some retailers in the EU?
Store says I cannot get one shipped to Canada? I don't understand that but ok I guess.
Thanks for the video ⚔️
Very nice🤙🐱