WOW!!! Love them all. Especially the way the basket hilts are so intricate. The style of armor looks like a mix of east and west (for rich people). Too bad they don't let you try everything. Great video. Cheers from Canada.
Couldn't agree more, the basket hilts were incredible in the complexity of their guard design. The hussar armor were not behind glass and was thoroughly mesmerised by them the most.
Its nice to see the recognition the saber and hussars have gone in the recent decade (thanks Sabaton), but people tend to overlook the history of Polish knights and the straight sword in Polish history. In fact, when the saber started to become more common in Poland it was originally snubbed and looked down upon as the weapon of "Eastern Barbarians", the Mongol Invasion and tatars really soured its reputation, but was later adopted due to its effectiveness and the Union with Lithuania where it was already widespread. So its nice that this place does show , not just hussars and szablas, but also knights armors and straights swords form earlier periods.
I understand and appreciate your point. Personally, I prefer the szabla from a purely martial arts perspective as the technique and aesthetic is more to my taste. The history is important too as I am of Polish heritage and find the earlier period you speak of fascinating too. Although it is a historical fiction, I particularly love the book Krzyżacy.
When you buy a ticket you have a time limit in the armoury, if there was not limit, I would have been in the hussar armour room all day. I could nor take my eyes off those amazing suits of armour. I could not help but try to imagine who the men were who wore them to defend Poland.
@@jiskodadski3208 I didn't know that, but you did get some nice footage 😃👍 maybe one day you can buy a hussar armour, there are some websites you can visit. If I remember correctly it's in polish and English, I just cant remember the name.
@@shinobihiriyu-originalninj4634 It would be awesome to own a good set. I looked on ebay out of curiosity a long time ago and there were $500 sets..... from India.
@@jiskodadski3208 hmm then the question is, how well made is it ?? In poland you get top quality, in india I dont know, but I haven't seen the set so cant judge it.
is an "Windlass British 1796 Pattern Light Cavalry Saber" an good stand in for an polish saber? i heard that they're similar since they were influenced by them?
I cannot personally comment on the Windlass as I have never touched one myself, however that sword gets a lot of good reviews. As a stand in for Polish saber, British light cavalry have similar length and curvature to Polish sabers. The arrangement of the fullers and blade cross section design in Polish sabers vary, but some are similar to the British style fuller. The main difference is in the handle design as Polish handles tend to be straight. But overall, they have enough similarities to be able to practice Polish techniques with a British saber or British military saber techniques with a Polish saber if you only had one or the other available.
Ja i moja córka kochamy Polskę. Byliśmy w Krakowie, Katowicach i Łódzie. Moja córka chiała iść do starego miasta każdy dzień. Moja rodzina teraż chce mieszkać w Polce... możemy bo jestem obywatelem.
The helmet you ask about is a winged hussar helmet. I am not sure if that exact helmet in the video has a name, but if search google for "winged hussar helmet" you will get many examples of that exact style. Theses helmets are from the 17th century. The one you pointed out with time stamp is also my personal favourite. I am not sure why you ask, but although I do not own any personally, modern replicas of hussar helmets are available for purchase online.
@@jiskodadski3208 thanks a lot! i was mezmerized by this helmet when i visited wawel. It took me over a 10 minutes just to look at this helmet 😅. Because this particular helmet its very interesting for me. Absolutely beautiful helmet with golden studs accent. Oh. And the winged hussars armor also its very beautiful. Not sure what is the purpose of the wings. But yeah. Its enough to make my jaw dropped
There are a couple of theories about the purpose of the wings. Some claim it's for aesthetic reasons alone, which is very cool but others have speculated the practical purposes. Some claim they make a unique sound when the horses are galloping, which the hussar horses are familiar with but spooks the appends horses.
Let us hope our motherland remains strong and traditional and does not turn into a 3rd world s***thole like France and London have become. Niech żyje Polska
WOW!!! Love them all. Especially the way the basket hilts are so intricate. The style of armor looks like a mix of east and west (for rich people). Too bad they don't let you try everything. Great video. Cheers from Canada.
Couldn't agree more, the basket hilts were incredible in the complexity of their guard design. The hussar armor were not behind glass and was thoroughly mesmerised by them the most.
Polish saber IS one of best.I have one from Cold steel.Very good.
Total agree. My Coldsteel is the first Polish saber I bought and it is still so very sturdy and powerful.
Its nice to see the recognition the saber and hussars have gone in the recent decade (thanks Sabaton), but people tend to overlook the history of Polish knights and the straight sword in Polish history. In fact, when the saber started to become more common in Poland it was originally snubbed and looked down upon as the weapon of "Eastern Barbarians", the Mongol Invasion and tatars really soured its reputation, but was later adopted due to its effectiveness and the Union with Lithuania where it was already widespread. So its nice that this place does show , not just hussars and szablas, but also knights armors and straights swords form earlier periods.
I understand and appreciate your point. Personally, I prefer the szabla from a purely martial arts perspective as the technique and aesthetic is more to my taste. The history is important too as I am of Polish heritage and find the earlier period you speak of fascinating too. Although it is a historical fiction, I particularly love the book Krzyżacy.
@@jiskodadski3208 look up the battle of koronowo, indeed fascinating times.
@@davidkrowa4153 Thank you, I will do so.
you should make more videos like this with your description, you have a good voice for it.
Thank you my friend. I was never whether or not my voice would work well on RUclips to be honest.
@@jiskodadski3208 work well.
Wow that is a nice collection of weapons and armour 😃 I really like the polish sabers and hussar section..
When you buy a ticket you have a time limit in the armoury, if there was not limit, I would have been in the hussar armour room all day. I could nor take my eyes off those amazing suits of armour. I could not help but try to imagine who the men were who wore them to defend Poland.
@@jiskodadski3208 I didn't know that, but you did get some nice footage 😃👍 maybe one day you can buy a hussar armour, there are some websites you can visit. If I remember correctly it's in polish and English, I just cant remember the name.
@@shinobihiriyu-originalninj4634 It would be awesome to own a good set. I looked on ebay out of curiosity a long time ago and there were $500 sets..... from India.
@@jiskodadski3208 hmm then the question is, how well made is it ?? In poland you get top quality, in india I dont know, but I haven't seen the set so cant judge it.
@@shinobihiriyu-originalninj4634 I think the same as you. I haven't looked into Polish makers or prices yet though as we are currently saving money.
is an "Windlass British 1796 Pattern Light Cavalry Saber" an good stand in for an polish saber? i heard that they're similar since they were influenced by them?
I cannot personally comment on the Windlass as I have never touched one myself, however that sword gets a lot of good reviews. As a stand in for Polish saber, British light cavalry have similar length and curvature to Polish sabers. The arrangement of the fullers and blade cross section design in Polish sabers vary, but some are similar to the British style fuller. The main difference is in the handle design as Polish handles tend to be straight. But overall, they have enough similarities to be able to practice Polish techniques with a British saber or British military saber techniques with a Polish saber if you only had one or the other available.
Jak się podobało w kraju? Byliście tylko w Krakowie? Pozdrawiam.
Ja i moja córka kochamy Polskę. Byliśmy w Krakowie, Katowicach i Łódzie. Moja córka chiała iść do starego miasta każdy dzień. Moja rodzina teraż chce mieszkać w Polce... możemy bo jestem obywatelem.
Cieszę się, że kochacie Polskę. Nic tylko się przeprowadzać. Mała poprawka pisze się w Łodzi.
Do you know the name and from which period is the helmet at 2:05 ?
The helmet you ask about is a winged hussar helmet. I am not sure if that exact helmet in the video has a name, but if search google for "winged hussar helmet" you will get many examples of that exact style. Theses helmets are from the 17th century.
The one you pointed out with time stamp is also my personal favourite. I am not sure why you ask, but although I do not own any personally, modern replicas of hussar helmets are available for purchase online.
@@jiskodadski3208 thanks a lot! i was mezmerized by this helmet when i visited wawel. It took me over a 10 minutes just to look at this helmet 😅. Because this particular helmet its very interesting for me. Absolutely beautiful helmet with golden studs accent.
Oh. And the winged hussars armor also its very beautiful. Not sure what is the purpose of the wings. But yeah. Its enough to make my jaw dropped
There are a couple of theories about the purpose of the wings. Some claim it's for aesthetic reasons alone, which is very cool but others have speculated the practical purposes. Some claim they make a unique sound when the horses are galloping, which the hussar horses are familiar with but spooks the appends horses.
Let us hope our motherland remains strong and traditional and does not turn into a 3rd world s***thole like France and London have become. Niech żyje Polska
Based and no lies detected. I am in total agreement brother!