A Big Badass Mercenary Sword! - The Albion Maximilian

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  • Опубликовано: 3 окт 2024
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    This is a two-handed greatsword, known as Zweihänder in German. Used by the Landsknecht mercenaries in the 15th and 16th century on the battlefield, particularly against pike formations.
    The Maximilian is a high end reproduction, and a really impressive sword. Not just due to the sheer size but also the quality of the design, , material, fit and finish.
    I suppose you can call this video a review, even though it doesn't my usual testing routine.
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Комментарии • 2,3 тыс.

  • @wisard734
    @wisard734 5 лет назад +6200

    The gods gave you two hands and you use them both for your sword. I can respect that.

    • @dspa58
      @dspa58 5 лет назад +271

      I was an adventure like you till I took an arrow in the knee

    • @Zimzilla99
      @Zimzilla99 5 лет назад +308

      wisard734 don't suppose you'd enchant my sword. Dull old blade can barely cut butter.

    • @dspa58
      @dspa58 5 лет назад +180

      Hands to your self sneak thef

    • @fish4225
      @fish4225 5 лет назад +144

      What is it, cat?

    • @MedIevalCyrax
      @MedIevalCyrax 5 лет назад +57

      I used the dragonbone Warhammer, ugly as fuck but god damn it feels good when you clobber someone with it.

  • @apocalypseplague67
    @apocalypseplague67 5 лет назад +2312

    A guard might get nervous. A man approaches with his weapon drawn.

    • @ASmartNameForMe
      @ASmartNameForMe 5 лет назад +108

      A GUARD MIGHT GET NERVOUS THAT THERES A DRAGON LESS THAN 1000 METERS AWAY!!

    • @evanstrachan9996
      @evanstrachan9996 5 лет назад +55

      No lollygaggin

    • @Gameprojordan
      @Gameprojordan 5 лет назад +12

      lol i walk around with spells equipped but sheathed and all of the tavern owners freak out and tell me to get my magic out of here

    • @Martin-zg7hx
      @Martin-zg7hx 4 года назад +3

      @@ASmartNameForMe BRUH, A dragon in this world who do fuck lie to you

    • @sentinelplayztm922
      @sentinelplayztm922 4 года назад +16

      martin monzon it’s a Skyrim reference you bafoon

  • @spartan117mastrchief
    @spartan117mastrchief 5 лет назад +2185

    Universal unit of measurement: Beard height.

    • @weswolever7477
      @weswolever7477 5 лет назад +80

      And pommels for weight measurements

    • @purplehaze2358
      @purplehaze2358 5 лет назад +33

      What if I told you that skall's beard is his source of immense cosmic power?

    • @bchin4005
      @bchin4005 5 лет назад +17

      Skallagrim is Norse for Samson.

    • @spartan117mastrchief
      @spartan117mastrchief 5 лет назад +14

      @@purplehaze2358 Haha! I'd believe it! xD
      One beard to rule them all...

    • @camrendavis6650
      @camrendavis6650 5 лет назад +7

      @@purplehaze2358 Shouldn't you be back at the foundation? since when do you have time to surf the web?

  • @Huy-G-Le
    @Huy-G-Le 4 года назад +578

    "Maximilian"
    Maximum destruction.
    Maximum the cost.

    • @kolamoose8717
      @kolamoose8717 4 года назад +14

      so just maximum distruction

    • @HandleMyBallsYouTube
      @HandleMyBallsYouTube 4 года назад +31

      The cost doesn't matter when you have Maximillions

    • @jesterjaded73
      @jesterjaded73 4 года назад +19

      "Did you find a giant sword?"
      "Yes..."
      "What did it cost?"
      "All of my wisdom teeth money :( "

    • @shaderax_storm6165
      @shaderax_storm6165 4 года назад

      "MAXIMUMMER!!!"

    • @stamatisvolanis8482
      @stamatisvolanis8482 4 года назад +3

      Once you are holding the Maximilian and the blacksmith is not, the price is always optional

  • @YaksTracks
    @YaksTracks 5 лет назад +1065

    "Can I wield a greatsword one handed"? Said every D&D Fighter , ever .

    • @aehre_ertl
      @aehre_ertl 5 лет назад +20

      True😂

    • @maxharter5716
      @maxharter5716 5 лет назад +58

      More like every D&D barbarian.

    • @michaeldiebold8847
      @michaeldiebold8847 5 лет назад +102

      Can I duel wield two great swords?

    • @ЖанболатМырзашов
      @ЖанболатМырзашов 5 лет назад +16

      You can in newervinter nights 2. But you have to have Monkey grip perk.

    • @antonc108
      @antonc108 4 года назад +13

      There was a bastard that bullied a dungeon master into allowing him dual wield two bastard swords. I did not return to the game after that and heard that most players left. Best he play single player with the weak willed dungeon master.

  • @animistchannel2983
    @animistchannel2983 5 лет назад +1612

    "When you pay for quality, you only cry once."

    • @leroilapue15
      @leroilapue15 5 лет назад +32

      Lol nice

    • @bp-hx9ts
      @bp-hx9ts 5 лет назад +12

      animist channel buy once cry once

    • @bobthetop3242
      @bobthetop3242 5 лет назад +2

      animist channel yesh

    • @gendoruwo6322
      @gendoruwo6322 5 лет назад +23

      Unless you go into a large credit card debt you can't pay off.
      Then you'll be crying every night.

    • @boomerisadog3899
      @boomerisadog3899 5 лет назад +2

      At least we hope that's true. Though, have seen expensive things of low quality and inexpensive things of high quality. Most of my consumer experience is in firearms, not bladed weapons.

  • @filthypappenheimer5355
    @filthypappenheimer5355 5 лет назад +947

    I was so confused at first to hear someone pronounce "Landsknecht" correctly

    • @bytex666
      @bytex666 5 лет назад +86

      He is Norwegian, that's probably why he didn't pronounce it like an amurrrcan :)

    • @jenskoch8868
      @jenskoch8868 5 лет назад +19

      @@bytex666 nope german

    • @Tacticaviator7
      @Tacticaviator7 5 лет назад +10

      @@jenskoch8868 did you meant skall's nationality or the word's origin ?

    • @jenskoch8868
      @jenskoch8868 5 лет назад +33

      His origin. From Germany to Norway to Canada

    • @aysseralwan
      @aysseralwan 5 лет назад +52

      @@jenskoch8868 I thought he is norwegian and lived for a time in Germany got back to Norway and then to Canada. But I am not sure ^^

  • @mephistophelesthesilentchi3446
    @mephistophelesthesilentchi3446 5 лет назад +2376

    "It was too big to be called a sword. Massive, thick, heavy and far too rough. Indeed, it was more like a heap of raw iron..."
    *Berserk intro plays*

  • @ColdNorth0628
    @ColdNorth0628 4 года назад +422

    Missed this by a year, but imagine a really short person weilding this thing.

    • @Enthymene
      @Enthymene 4 года назад +33

      It weighing less than five pounds, I'd be laughing all the way to the trauma center?

    • @picklesandnori
      @picklesandnori 4 года назад +38

      And thus, artorias rose to knighthood

    • @AVGyerra22
      @AVGyerra22 4 года назад +14

      I'm a 5'6 guy, it should look p funny for me to swing this thing

    • @ryoumakoushiro7447
      @ryoumakoushiro7447 4 года назад +10

      Might be a pain to wield, but if I got any chance to wield and swing it, I'm down

    • @fjorigg
      @fjorigg 4 года назад +6

      I'm only 5'2"...
      Imagine me holding it.

  • @Megadeth7811
    @Megadeth7811 4 года назад +799

    Me: *Gets stimulus check*
    Government: "That's for essentials only!"
    Me: *Buys huge-ass sword*

    • @madmysticmeister
      @madmysticmeister 4 года назад +17

      DeathlikeSilence holy fuck I think we’re thinking of the same thing right now!

    • @eazy8579
      @eazy8579 4 года назад +33

      Well, when the corona-zombies come for you, this thing will be very handy

    • @tristansmith5387
      @tristansmith5387 4 года назад +7

      @@eazy8579 Those zombies better hold off a year or I'm going to be stuck chopping them up with a hanwei instead of my Duke.

    • @popeyethepirate5473
      @popeyethepirate5473 4 года назад +16

      Shit, with the riots you might as well.

    • @chrisw7188
      @chrisw7188 4 года назад +10

      pretty damn essential when you got rioters on the streets

  • @floshjix02
    @floshjix02 5 лет назад +1247

    What is a pike?! Nothing but a miserable pile of sticks! But enough talk, have at you!!

    • @scottmacgregor3444
      @scottmacgregor3444 5 лет назад +86

      A miserable pile of sticks? Them's impaling words! Have at you!

    • @deathserpent9747
      @deathserpent9747 5 лет назад +27

      Pff all of you heathens with your large blades. I use my wits along with my daggers to dispatch my foes. Have at you !

    • @ribbit6845
      @ribbit6845 5 лет назад +49

      *bard noises*

    • @yoursexualizedgrandparents6929
      @yoursexualizedgrandparents6929 5 лет назад +29

      The irony is that pointy sticks kill vampires.

    • @Eeranisus
      @Eeranisus 5 лет назад +6

      Tell this to Charles the bold

  • @aldor9357
    @aldor9357 5 лет назад +1105

    Word around the Kingdom is you've got a fat sword~

    • @Nathan-lc8yv
      @Nathan-lc8yv 5 лет назад +84

      Well I've got a fat sword too

    • @aldor9357
      @aldor9357 5 лет назад +126

      Maybe we should rub our fat swords together sometime?
      Maybe a lil oil?

    • @filthypappenheimer5355
      @filthypappenheimer5355 5 лет назад +72

      the tip of my fat sword is a little too broad,which hampers thrusting.It's stiffness makes up for that tho

    • @aldor9357
      @aldor9357 5 лет назад +65

      Just the tip is fine~

    • @filthypappenheimer5355
      @filthypappenheimer5355 5 лет назад +53

      Using just the tip with such a meaty sword would be a waste~

  • @silverhand9965
    @silverhand9965 5 лет назад +319

    The handle does look gorgeous,even without holding it
    Sure it's not the cheapest sword,but Albion never really disappoints

    • @MiguelAngel-vn4xz
      @MiguelAngel-vn4xz 5 лет назад

      Its not expensive. Itsvery easy to forgeit.

    • @sanguineregis5354
      @sanguineregis5354 5 лет назад +3

      @@MiguelAngel-vn4xz what kind of money do you have that almost 1,500 USD is cheap?

    • @meepoman3941
      @meepoman3941 5 лет назад +2

      I’m not even super poor and I can’t afford a 300 dollar sword, let alone training or a frequent supply of everything you need to use it.

  • @CrustaceanJames1
    @CrustaceanJames1 4 года назад +222

    German mercenary and middle class weapons are my personal favorite. Simple, brutal, inelegant and efficient

    • @robertbesel1
      @robertbesel1 4 года назад +3

      What are middle class weapons

    • @CrustaceanJames1
      @CrustaceanJames1 4 года назад +34

      @@robertbesel1 I meant this as in weapons used commonly by the middle class like the Messer

    • @robertbesel1
      @robertbesel1 4 года назад +4

      @@CrustaceanJames1 oh ok

    • @CrustaceanJames1
      @CrustaceanJames1 4 года назад +4

      @Mikel Garmendia wasnt talking about this sword in particular but you have a good point

  • @dersimmler518
    @dersimmler518 5 лет назад +341

    "The Chadknecht" vs. "The Virgin Spearchucker"

    • @pgtv14
      @pgtv14 5 лет назад +16

      D E M O N I T I Z E D

    • @sumitmhatre8419
      @sumitmhatre8419 4 года назад +3

      I too, came here from that video.

  • @shha22
    @shha22 5 лет назад +584

    Im not sure about the usefulness of this sword. You mentioned yourself its really hard to remove the pommel.

    • @leodoz1016
      @leodoz1016 4 года назад +93

      The pommel balances the entire sword so that it is possible to wield it. You dont want to end yourself rightly accidentally

    • @neapolitano1914
      @neapolitano1914 4 года назад +6

      You had 69 likes. I ruined that

    • @hymanocohann2698
      @hymanocohann2698 4 года назад +20

      Acme"s big bag of Pommels! The answer to your melee needs

    • @handcraftedgetget2918
      @handcraftedgetget2918 4 года назад +4

      This comment is great

    • @acrsclspdrcls1365
      @acrsclspdrcls1365 2 года назад +1

      Huzzah!

  • @Tadicuslegion78
    @Tadicuslegion78 5 лет назад +232

    The Mountain called, he wants his sword back

    • @GreatWightSpark
      @GreatWightSpark 5 лет назад +22

      Dagger*

    • @miguelcondadoolivar5149
      @miguelcondadoolivar5149 5 лет назад +28

      @@GreatWightSpark Toothpick*

    • @matthewmuir8884
      @matthewmuir8884 5 лет назад +14

      Actually The Mountain's sword is a type of sword used by the Irish Gallowglass. One can tell by the distinct pommel.

    • @miguelcondadoolivar5149
      @miguelcondadoolivar5149 5 лет назад +29

      @@matthewmuir8884 Of course! How could we not pay attention to the pommel? The most important and powerful part of a sword!

    • @matthewmuir8884
      @matthewmuir8884 5 лет назад +18

      @Miguel Condal Olivar That it is. After all, without the pommel, one can't end their enemy rightly.

  • @thalamay
    @thalamay 4 года назад +244

    A bit late, but here are some comments:
    1) Technically, “Zweihänder” is the German word for a longsword which includes greatswords. In Germany, this type of sword is usually referred to as “Bidenhänder” which is an older word basically meaning the same thing. Though there is a historical name which I personally prefer: “Gassenhauer” which literally translates to “alley hitter” but a better transcription would be “thing with which you can clear entire alleyways”. Ain’t that a cool name?
    2) This sword was rather rare among the Landsknecht community. You needed to be specially trained and certified as a master of the Gassenhauer. The widest use of these was seen under the Holy Roman Emperor Maximilian I (hence the name of this particular sword). A Landsknecht who was a certified master of the Gassenhauer would go on to receive twice the pay as regular mercenaries. Interesting linguistic anecdote: The German word for mercenary is “Söldner” which derives from “Sold” which is the German word for “pay” or “guerdon”. Basically, “Söldner” means “payee”. Wielders of the Gassenhauer were hence called “Doppelsöldner” or “Double-mercenaries / Double-payees”.
    3) A regular Landsknecht would wield a pike and as a side arm a short sword called “Katzbalger” which literally translates to “cat-fighter” (not as in fighting a cat but as in performing a fight like two cats would, very close and ferocious and dirty - a cat-fight if you will though that carries different connotations in modern English). That is also a very cool kind of sword which would deserve some love in form of a video. Everyone, please google “Katzbalger” and check out that cool type of sword.

    • @GreyGrim
      @GreyGrim 4 года назад +2

      very late

    • @dgerdi
      @dgerdi 4 года назад +14

      Zero Crimson not if you consider how long it’s been, since these were used. A year more or less is not more than a blink of an eye.
      Vielen Dank für die Erklärung!

    • @oskardelitz5651
      @oskardelitz5651 4 года назад +3

      These are actual fun facts, thanks!

    • @TrollDragomir
      @TrollDragomir 3 года назад +3

      Hah, I always thought that katzbalger got it name from the rounded tip, which makes the blade look like cat's tail.

    • @robinrehlinghaus1944
      @robinrehlinghaus1944 3 года назад

      Jaja

  • @Psykomancer
    @Psykomancer 4 года назад +625

    There is a good reason to use this sword one-handed.
    So you can wield 2 of them.

    • @BR4IN1N4J4R
      @BR4IN1N4J4R 4 года назад +81

      What about using your free hand for rude gestures?

    • @BlindKid4
      @BlindKid4 4 года назад +57

      @@BR4IN1N4J4R make a rude gesture then proceed to unsheath your other sword

    • @IceniBrave
      @IceniBrave 3 года назад +5

      Wielding two swords very badly instead of one sword well? Bad trade off.

    • @MarioSantos-zx4bj
      @MarioSantos-zx4bj 3 года назад +21

      @@IceniBrave r/woosh

    • @teothegamer9340
      @teothegamer9340 3 года назад +5

      Or 3

  • @rocksteadyska6933
    @rocksteadyska6933 5 лет назад +117

    I see big sword? I put my grasses on!

  • @thomashongshagen4912
    @thomashongshagen4912 5 лет назад +44

    Now that's a pimp-ass sword if I've ever seen one.

  • @fransthefox9682
    @fransthefox9682 5 лет назад +787

    >Not big enough
    >Doesn't have Chaos enchantment
    >Lacks the "BASS CANNON" text
    >You leved up dex
    u filthy casul

  • @Ranstone
    @Ranstone 5 лет назад +287

    Skall, your community will never forgive you if we don't get to see "post-dentist-trippy-Skall" after your wisdom teeth experience.

    • @Skallagrim
      @Skallagrim  5 лет назад +87

      Sorry to disappoint you but I wasn't trippy at all. Just a little drowsy and couldn't speak. Still can't talk properly.

    • @Ranstone
      @Ranstone 5 лет назад +23

      'Das sad. I wanted to hear you come home and tell off all your old, cranky neighbors while on medication.

    • @thedeegeesaga
      @thedeegeesaga 5 лет назад +5

      My dentist had no effort with (Some of) my wisdom teeth even though she had to use like the limit of anesthesic per section, and all I felt was a little drowsy.

    • @Kamamura2
      @Kamamura2 5 лет назад +5

      @@Skallagrim But why not keep the sword... and pull the tooth with it?! It would be just a "plop"!

    • @maxscott3349
      @maxscott3349 5 лет назад +2

      I remember my wisdom tooth surgery. I was sixteen. I was a little confused when I woke up, but not much else. The pain meds afterwards, though, were a different story. The guy gave me Percocet. I didn't realize what it was until I had taken a few. I remember my dad saying something about me being "spaced out on the couch" for a few hours. Good times

  • @Erick_Bloodaxe
    @Erick_Bloodaxe 4 года назад +13

    I love the Maximilian. Our school’s instructor brings his to the cutting parties and I’ve had the pleasure of cutting with it. I wouldn’t choose it for a fight over say, a spear or pole axe, but it’s a fantastic cutter.

  • @gaming4life551
    @gaming4life551 4 года назад +98

    Folks ask the one handed question so they can still use a shield while enjoying their 2d6 damage 😂 ✌

  • @misantrope6267
    @misantrope6267 5 лет назад +42

    "You lack the skills to wield this weapon with 1 Hand."

  • @maister_kapli8184
    @maister_kapli8184 5 лет назад +84

    so basicly giant dad build in real life. The legend never dies!

    • @andryuu_2000
      @andryuu_2000 5 лет назад +18

      Nah that's the actual zweihander. This is more Dexterity than Strength based, it's like Loyce Greatsword or Astora Greatsword

    • @Martin-zg7hx
      @Martin-zg7hx 4 года назад +6

      @@andryuu_2000 hell yea!! this dude know the way of swords

    • @andryuu_2000
      @andryuu_2000 4 года назад +2

      @@Martin-zg7hx ❤️

  • @WolFenrisulfr
    @WolFenrisulfr 5 лет назад +5

    I think this is one of the most beautiful swords I have seen. It's simple, it's long, and by your review, it's effective!

  • @Marhathor
    @Marhathor 5 лет назад +10

    I like how the handle has like the exact same colour as your clothing.

  • @oldyellerschannel4676
    @oldyellerschannel4676 5 лет назад +2

    I just wanted to thank you for turning me onto Albion Swords.
    Thanks to your video, I got a Knecht, now sold out.
    My son has the Caithness, both swords shown on your shirt (weird), and I have the Maximillian also, with a Blue Grip. I like the blue better.
    I'd like to say, after getting The Earl, with a Green Grip, and Half Wire Wrap, any time you can get a Half Wire Wrap, you should get it. It MAKES the look.
    The wire, the pins...I mean Albion does an AMAZING job to begin with, but that wire wrap...it is just PERFECTION.
    With regard to the price of these swords, I agree with you. They are WELL WORTH the price.
    You get what you pay for, and I have never found a single flaw in any of Albion's Swords.
    And I LOOK for flaws.
    I don't think I can say that about any product from any other company.

  • @bigtime9597
    @bigtime9597 5 лет назад +163

    "Tall, muscular..."
    You mean Gregor Clegane?

    • @mykalpennings5968
      @mykalpennings5968 5 лет назад +15

      This would just be a longsword in Gregor Cleganes hands

    • @myview5840
      @myview5840 4 года назад +2

      Be a butter knife in his hands

    • @andyroobrick-a-brack9355
      @andyroobrick-a-brack9355 4 года назад +5

      It does look a crap-ton like the Mountain's greatsword

    • @shaderax_storm6165
      @shaderax_storm6165 4 года назад +4

      I haven't read the books in a long while now, but wasn't the mountains sword described as super duper big, I'm sure GRrrrrrrr Martin used those exact words, and he was over 8ft... Or was he just bigger than Hodor?
      I remember Edrick Storm but I can't remember anything about the minor details anymore

    • @andyroobrick-a-brack9355
      @andyroobrick-a-brack9355 4 года назад +3

      @@shaderax_storm6165 Not like an anime sword. It was six feet long, the average length of a montante.

  • @notsae66
    @notsae66 5 лет назад +28

    You know, if you signed these swords you'd probably get more money for them. People would pay significant sums for a sword signed and once owned by Skallagrim.

  • @sobinir7933
    @sobinir7933 4 года назад +14

    Dammit Kruber get back to the fight, the Skaven horde approaches!

  • @jbloun911
    @jbloun911 4 года назад +40

    If one is over 7' feet tall, this sword will feel perfect...

    • @nkyfong
      @nkyfong 3 года назад +1

      There is one.

  • @Ezpazmic
    @Ezpazmic 5 лет назад +27

    "Oh damn!" aka "The Albion Experience".
    - Skallagrim, 2019

  • @SuperOtter13
    @SuperOtter13 5 лет назад +28

    Thank you for sharing this with us. What a beautiful beast of a sword.
    Best of luck with your wisdom teeth my friend. Been there, wasnt much fun.

    • @maxharter5716
      @maxharter5716 5 лет назад

      I got lucky with my wisdom teeth. Only the top two grew in.

  • @judofry
    @judofry 5 лет назад +44

    That was a really badass intro Ser Skall of Pommelfirth

  • @mikajlod25
    @mikajlod25 5 лет назад +371

    Can younshoot a rifle with one hand? Yes, will you hit anything, probably not. Same with swords.

    • @patrykkotkowski8781
      @patrykkotkowski8781 5 лет назад +54

      This is just about the best way to explain this. I'm impressed.

    • @AVGyerra22
      @AVGyerra22 5 лет назад +11

      Best explanation so far.

    • @fransthefox9682
      @fransthefox9682 5 лет назад +13

      With a sword, you're more likely to hit them with one hand. But not very effectively.

    • @googleisacruelmistress1910
      @googleisacruelmistress1910 5 лет назад +10

      *two handed swords
      I mean rapiers cavalry Sabres arming swords and stuff are also swords after all

    • @garretwoeller7669
      @garretwoeller7669 5 лет назад +14

      Bastard swords for the win dawg you want to 1 hand cool you want to 2 hand sure go ahead a well balance multi hand grip sword

  • @wastelander3116
    @wastelander3116 Год назад +2

    OK got the sword now. It's like the m1 Abrams of swords. It's powerful for sure. It's a bit more beefy than I was expecting but that's fine. I wanted a chopper, and boy this thing will sail through flesh and bone. That being said, it is slightly heavier than I thought it would be. Like skal said though it's not stupid heavy. It's very wieldable. But it's definitely heavier than my Pavel Moc feder. It may be close in size to my longswords, but the weight may encourage you to wield it like a great sword. Can't wait to test it out.

  • @natespring2183
    @natespring2183 3 года назад

    I'm writing a story that has a lot of combat with medieval-era weaponry and your channel has helped me so incredibly much to understand how these weapons work, how they're used, and how some of the matchups go. I love your channel, have a great day and I hope you find an exceptionally kind person out and about soon!

  • @purplehaze2358
    @purplehaze2358 5 лет назад +157

    *You take 50 points of magick damage from Skall's beard!*

    • @kentlindal5422
      @kentlindal5422 5 лет назад +2

      But I rolled nat 20 on resistance!

    • @Callyn9x
      @Callyn9x 5 лет назад +6

      The mechanics of Skall's beard ignores resistance

    • @purplehaze2358
      @purplehaze2358 5 лет назад +2

      @@Callyn9x His beard is truly an anomaly.

    • @flightlesschicken7769
      @flightlesschicken7769 5 лет назад +2

      @@kentlindal5422 you may have rolled a 20, but it was out of 100.

    • @haydoriobro2441
      @haydoriobro2441 5 лет назад +2

      SCP

  • @idleeidolon
    @idleeidolon 4 года назад +30

    "Can I wield a greatsword one handed?" Is a question asked my many a power gamer in table top RPGs like D&D. the reason being that wielding two weapons allows one to attack twice in a turn (albeit with a lot of accuracy penalties) instead of once. efficiency-wise despite the penalties, two attacks are still two atacks, and with the correct bonuses you don't feel the penalties at all. therefore you get the question: "can I weild a greatsword one handed"

    • @bleakwinter1983
      @bleakwinter1983 4 года назад +3

      Always think that it should be yes, you are more likely to miss and they do the same / less damage than using two normal swords

    • @nkyfong
      @nkyfong 3 года назад +1

      Well, what they call a greatsword is a regular longsword instead of a zweihander so the question is still worth asking.

    • @averakair9831
      @averakair9831 3 года назад +1

      @@bleakwinter1983 except stuff like great weapon master exists. So players will easily take accuracy penalties to do more damage.

  • @JaveMcManus
    @JaveMcManus 5 лет назад +33

    "Jump on my sword evil, I won't be as gentle!" -Minsc :D

    • @intzbk1
      @intzbk1 5 лет назад +1

      Go for the eyes Boo!!!

  • @michaelknight6905
    @michaelknight6905 5 лет назад +2

    8:30 this clip, with the second cut being a bit better than the first, conveys very nicely the inertia+handling attributes of the sword that you were praising. When I watched this, I got the distinct impression that the second cut was better because of exactly those two things. I love that you are always testing swords. It was awesome to see this one cut! (And you make awesome fuckin videos :P)

  • @HafdirTasare
    @HafdirTasare 5 лет назад +1

    There is an interesting Mercanary class known in german History called a "Doppelsöldner" meaning they were payed double (Sold meaning pay, so "Söldner" ist just a word for a sword for hire) they were heavily armored up the front and were sent in to cut openings into enemy speer walls. There were even very famouse Doppelsöldner Units who were highly decorated veterans and received stupidly high payments if they survived a battle and were able to open up enemy lines.

  • @dolphinboi-playmonsterranc9668
    @dolphinboi-playmonsterranc9668 4 года назад +17

    1:00 Tell me why, tell me why, tell me what you want

  • @Amoniak7
    @Amoniak7 5 лет назад +14

    "The blade itself incites to deeds of violence" Homer

  • @0Turbox
    @0Turbox 5 лет назад +41

    "The stereotypical...... " - you dare to say Germ... Oh, ok.... these darn Mercs, always drunk ;)

  • @enfrax
    @enfrax 5 лет назад +95

    As a German, I gotta say, your German-pronouncing is very good :)

    • @envrnmntlsm
      @envrnmntlsm 5 лет назад +12

      wearealltubes uhhhh

    • @thrownswordpommel7393
      @thrownswordpommel7393 4 года назад +10

      He's lived in Germany for a while I believe.

    • @isaac_k98
      @isaac_k98 4 года назад +4

      William Blazkowicz dont feed the trolls

    • @theangrycheeto
      @theangrycheeto 4 года назад +4

      @William Blazkowicz imagine having blazkowicz as your name and avatar and believing that bigotry does not exist bahaha

    • @MonsieurWeevil
      @MonsieurWeevil 4 года назад +1

      I think that too

  • @shermuhammadkhan3383
    @shermuhammadkhan3383 4 года назад +3

    Saw this a year too late, i hope you do more greatsword content soon skall ! Especially techniques and stuff from the manuals ! I just find them very intriguing !

  • @crsmackinnon
    @crsmackinnon 4 года назад +12

    "But because of the length, you have to adjust a little bit" ahem

  • @ripplecutter233
    @ripplecutter233 4 года назад +7

    Stranger, stranger! Now *that's* a weapon.

  • @widgren87
    @widgren87 5 лет назад +37

    Pulling wisdom-teeth's suck... I've pulled 3 and my dentist worries he'll have to pull a 4th so my sympathies there Skall.
    Also the the "Paddle" comment made me think of the "Fume Ultra Greatsword" from Dark Souls 2and 3, anyway best of luck to you.

    • @dete31
      @dete31 5 лет назад +11

      Fume Ultra Greatsword is the ultimate paddle. Basically a near-rectangular slab of stone with a handle that looks nearly 2 metres in length...

    • @guypierson5754
      @guypierson5754 5 лет назад

      My jaw juts like the prow of a destroyer, never had to have a butcher pull my teeth out. Am I less evolved? Probably. Does my jaw look weak when I shave the beard? No, it does not. Do I deserve it? No, I do not.

    • @lapantony
      @lapantony 5 лет назад

      @@dete31 It is no paddle, it is but a portable ironing board

    • @dete31
      @dete31 5 лет назад

      @@lapantony Indeed it is, my mistake.

  • @douglas2437
    @douglas2437 3 года назад

    9:45 awesome accuracy hits the orange bit exactly

  • @Attrazzione
    @Attrazzione 5 лет назад +42

    Nobody : ..
    Big highland boi:
    *DUNMAGLASS*

    • @takumeme545
      @takumeme545 5 лет назад +2

      I'm more of an *Incredibilis* man myself

    • @Mrwisterks
      @Mrwisterks 4 года назад

      Haha DUNMAGLASS

    • @jeremyjd436
      @jeremyjd436 4 года назад +1

      Beware of the offensive stance

    • @moreover2238
      @moreover2238 4 года назад

      @@takumeme545 INFIRMUS

    • @Soulslayer612
      @Soulslayer612 4 года назад

      I have but one reply to you sir. ARD PROFUNDIS!
      Edit: Might be AD, not ARD; I can't remember.

  • @cashewwalnut3589
    @cashewwalnut3589 5 лет назад +32

    Ds3 cosplay?
    - Astora GS
    - Male Brigand set, lucatiel(?) helm
    - Dex (maybe quality?) build
    - No estus, only seigbrau

    • @andryuu_2000
      @andryuu_2000 5 лет назад +1

      This is more like a loyce gs than an astora gs, that thing is way taller than reaching his beard

  • @DrakkarCalethiel
    @DrakkarCalethiel 5 лет назад +16

    I think I just fell in love!
    Only the price puts me off. 1650, with tax and shipping I'm over 2k all in.

    • @LaughingOwlKiller
      @LaughingOwlKiller 5 лет назад +1

      You want an Albion...you gotta pay

    • @DrakkarCalethiel
      @DrakkarCalethiel 5 лет назад

      LaughingOwlKiller Yeah, but their stuff is worth the price.

    • @seanbailey317
      @seanbailey317 5 лет назад

      Drakkar Calethiel Think of Albion as a samurai sword from a famous sword smith and most other swords as Chinese copies of the same Katana. Then you will know why they cost so much.

  • @quintinbrakebill8875
    @quintinbrakebill8875 5 лет назад +27

    Sees the word “knecht” in Landsknecht
    Me in Captain America’s voice: I understood that reference.

  • @UtmostGorilla
    @UtmostGorilla 5 лет назад

    this is the only channel where i don't skip through sponsors lmao good stuff :3

  • @quique7764
    @quique7764 3 года назад

    LOL that snoop intro put the thought of these guys crip walking into battle w/ their fancy outfits & long ass swords.

  • @JaveMcManus
    @JaveMcManus 5 лет назад +56

    That's how you know its a great sword, when it reaches to atleast the beard;)

    • @GuilhermeOliveira-fr5ku
      @GuilhermeOliveira-fr5ku 5 лет назад +1

      It is a great great sword indeed.

    • @JaveMcManus
      @JaveMcManus 5 лет назад +1

      @@GuilhermeOliveira-fr5ku Skall should create a new classification for swords called beard swords!

  • @davedesdem5703
    @davedesdem5703 5 лет назад +41

    If you want to see this sword in all its glory, you'll have *to put your grasses on*

  • @triphan5842
    @triphan5842 5 лет назад +113

    Giant Dad ‘s picture??

    • @terminator572
      @terminator572 5 лет назад +19

      *Dusty Dodongo wants to know your location*

    • @DarkMoonSirris
      @DarkMoonSirris 5 лет назад +13

      Well wat is it?
      Are u kewl yet?
      Wat ringz u got bich?

    • @gigabyteguru2452
      @gigabyteguru2452 5 лет назад +8

      THE LEGEND WILL NEVER DIE

  • @josephlytle1436
    @josephlytle1436 3 года назад +1

    I've been watching your videos on the swords from Albion, and I had the crazy idea that someone who is wrighting a fantasy series should name a sword-smithing village/city after these guys, because of the excellent quality of these swords.

  • @manupainkiller
    @manupainkiller 5 лет назад

    The intro is out-fucking-standing(ly)-amazing !

  • @sirfijoe450
    @sirfijoe450 5 лет назад +21

    You should review more greatswords

  • @eldenbeast8901
    @eldenbeast8901 4 года назад +21

    He said dark souls!!!!!

  • @idleeidolon
    @idleeidolon 5 лет назад +13

    "can you use a greatsword in one hand"
    generally asked by D&D power gaming munchkins, trying to justify dual-weilding a zweihander and an arming sword, since the strength stat of their character is probably higher than 20.

  • @valerfor8361
    @valerfor8361 5 лет назад

    I was waiting for the Principe & Maximilian reviews for years. Thank you, Skall.

  • @geneberd3300
    @geneberd3300 5 лет назад

    Hey.
    I can't help more than to wish you luck and success financially right now.
    But I'll send this video to a few friends and ask them to share the video as well.
    Put up a video responding to the community support. The community would love it!

  • @gagacrazy10
    @gagacrazy10 5 лет назад +10

    “Fancy French poof’s” LMAO
    I never expected that 😂

  • @Deucalion289
    @Deucalion289 5 лет назад +5

    Overkill is underrated
    -Col. John 'Hannibal' Smith

  • @w0lfgm
    @w0lfgm 5 лет назад +16

    Well, twohander, in that size in one hand - only if I am am an Space Marine from Warhammer 40K or Chaos Knight or Warrior from Warhammer...

    • @gmeaki02
      @gmeaki02 5 лет назад +1

      Or Robert the Bruce

  • @AceOfShamrock
    @AceOfShamrock 5 лет назад

    Sad to hear you're moving. Only found out recently that I live in the same city as you (currently) but of course I would wish you nothing less than the best

  • @wastelander3116
    @wastelander3116 Год назад +1

    Got one in the works coming to me. I expect it will feel a lot like my Pavel Moc feder. The dimension should be somewhat similar. I can't wait to test out it's chopping ability. Such a beautiful sword, worth every penny.

    • @wastelander3116
      @wastelander3116 Год назад

      Yeah it's beefier than my Pavel moc. The Moc feels light in comparison.

  • @wamlythecrabgod2199
    @wamlythecrabgod2199 4 года назад +11

    "Why would you use a greatsword with one hand?"
    *laughs in Ringed Knight Ultra Greatswords*

  • @emperordemetrius3832
    @emperordemetrius3832 5 лет назад +14

    Skallagrim, are you interested in doing videos about the Byzantine Armor/Weapons? It is really fascinating and very different from their western european counterparts.

  • @jameskennard3072
    @jameskennard3072 4 года назад +2

    "The gods gave you two hands, and you use them both for your weapon. I can respect that."

  • @davidstover5731
    @davidstover5731 5 лет назад +1

    Been thinking about buying this exact sword for about a year now, you sold me on it.

  • @DGFTardin
    @DGFTardin 5 лет назад +53

    Matt Easton have spoken in the past that he thinks the notion that two handed swords were used to break pike formation is speculation and he does not think this is true. What are your views about it?

    • @fattiger6957
      @fattiger6957 5 лет назад +6

      Did that idea come from real historical texts or was it just historians guessing?
      I agree with Matt that a greatsword wielder would be good to hold a bridge of a entranceway, but what would they do the rest of the battle?

    • @thelegendaryklobb2879
      @thelegendaryklobb2879 5 лет назад +19

      @@fattiger6957 I think what Matt tries to say is that its a sword for very specialised troops that are not at the core of the battle, so their role is not to fight the battle. I imagine for example bodyguards for generals and high ranked officers. And generally they has a sidearm too, for example the landsknecht used to carry a short sword called a katzbalger for close encounters when their pike, musket or two hander wouldn't be best suited.

    • @Suthriel
      @Suthriel 5 лет назад +17

      Well, there is a picture from the battle of Kappel, October 11, 1531, about Zweihanders used against pikes:
      academyofhistoricalmartialarts.weebly.com/uploads/9/6/0/2/96029378/3-the-battle-of-kappel-october-11-1531_3_orig.jpg
      academyofhistoricalmartialarts.weebly.com/blog/history-of-european-martial-arts-part-xiv-zweihander

    • @darthplagueis13
      @darthplagueis13 5 лет назад +17

      @@fattiger6957 That's mostly guesswork from Matt Eastons side because he couldn't quite figure out how the blades would be used against polearms.
      However, he has in fact fallen for a certain misconception there as those swords were not supposed to cut through pikes - that would indeed be rather unrealistic. Rather, their purpose was to bind the pikes or knock them out of the way, thus creating space for friendly pikemen to take position. The thing is, if you are waving around a 4 meter long spear, leverage is not really on your side. The thing is rather heavy and already takes a fair bit of power to hold it up for longer periods of time. Now, if someone was to strike it near the tip with, I don't know, maybe a massive, two handed sword, you would get knocked out of position completely, it would even be difficult to hold on to it.
      Those swords had the nickname of Gassenhauer which translates roughly to something like alley striker, simply because its strikes could create an alleyway in a crisscross of long, pointy objects.

    • @Joghurt2499
      @Joghurt2499 5 лет назад +3

      @@darthplagueis13 Is "Gassenhauer" an actual historical term or a modern thing like many other sword types we know today?

  • @fenrir7487
    @fenrir7487 5 лет назад +11

    04:09 probably because of "the Mountain" from Game Of Thrones

    • @s8theninjawarrior916
      @s8theninjawarrior916 5 лет назад +2

      It triggers me so much seeing him using his greatsword one handed... hes so slow because of it...

    • @lastdefenderofxhotl
      @lastdefenderofxhotl 5 лет назад +5

      @@s8theninjawarrior916 In the books his Sword is a Greatsword but in his hands he can wield it deftly as a Bastard sword. Alternating between one and 2 hands. Halfthor can only be commended for how well he does wield it given his lack of experience and the size of the thing. It's more about the awe inspiring nature of somebody that physically gifted being able to do something like that than the GOT writers actually not knowing how he should wield the weapon.

    • @yamiyomizuki
      @yamiyomizuki 5 лет назад +1

      @@s8theninjawarrior916 mostly he's slow because he doesn't know how to use a sword and is therefore doing it wrong.

    • @fenrir7487
      @fenrir7487 5 лет назад

      @@s8theninjawarrior916 But he uses his reach advantage perfectly

    • @fenrir7487
      @fenrir7487 5 лет назад

      @@s8theninjawarrior916 and Hafthor (the actor) can lift up to 455 kg ( 1000 Pounds) so a few extra kilos won't slow him down that much😁

  • @greencreekranch
    @greencreekranch 5 лет назад +62

    So... Were are the community dentists, willing to pull some teeth for free?

    • @silverhand9965
      @silverhand9965 5 лет назад +53

      *swings mace around*
      I'm no dentist,but if someone's desperate....

    • @guarddog318
      @guarddog318 5 лет назад +43

      Wisdom teeth have to be cut ( chiseled ) out. No mere dentist is up to the job.
      It requires an oral surgeon.
      And it sucks. Greatly.
      ( Had all 4 of mine done 30 years ago. )
      If I had to have it done today, I think I might be tempted to just have my head cut off and be done with it.
      Sympathies, Skal... Both for the teeth, and having to give up the sword.

    • @silverhand9965
      @silverhand9965 5 лет назад +6

      @@guarddog318 Yeah,I'm really glad I can keep mine,I know quite a few people who had to have them remove,and it really fucked them up

    • @arx3516
      @arx3516 5 лет назад +8

      Why not go to a barber like in old times?

    • @guarddog318
      @guarddog318 5 лет назад +7

      @@arx3516 You really want a hairdresser sticking sharp metal objects in your mouth? With no anesthetic?
      Also, there's more than a little risk of coming out of it with a broken jaw, if the teeth are impacted, so it's best to let a dedicated professional do the job
      Times have changed... fortunately. At least in some cases.

  • @notyou6674
    @notyou6674 4 года назад +1

    i like big swords because i like to imagine someone trained strong and skilled enough could actually use it like a normal sword only with way more destructive power.

  • @lucho9911
    @lucho9911 4 года назад

    Dam thats a nice piece, imo nothing beats a two-hander. King of versatility !!

  • @Whiteknight23495
    @Whiteknight23495 4 года назад +9

    I say it looks like something Guts would use if he was a realistic person for one that it’d be better then his giant paddle of sword

    • @HeneralVisCatholic
      @HeneralVisCatholic 2 года назад

      If he'd ever use this, it would immediately break upon impact because.. Well, Guts cuts through armor.

  • @arx3516
    @arx3516 5 лет назад +8

    It reminds me of Ice from GoT. Personally if it had a more acute point it would have looked nicer.

    • @angelsfallfirst7348
      @angelsfallfirst7348 5 лет назад +2

      I imagine Ice to look like this but with dark steel and a black died leather grip.

  • @jotabeas22
    @jotabeas22 5 лет назад +134

    You call that a "big badass mercenary sword" huh?
    You should've met the Hawks Riders' Captain. Now *that's* a big badass mercenary sword.
    You are just bluffing, Skall. Not cool.

    • @eagleofbrittany7231
      @eagleofbrittany7231 5 лет назад +37

      It was much too big to be called a sword

    • @aqueousconch1103
      @aqueousconch1103 5 лет назад +3

      ( ͡° ͜ʖ ͡°)

    • @unknownperson-qm1eu
      @unknownperson-qm1eu 5 лет назад +15

      It was to big to thick to be called a sword more like a big hunk of metal

    • @Pudy15236
      @Pudy15236 5 лет назад +14

      @@unknownperson-qm1eu Gutts sword an the Hawks Riders' Captain was not the dragonslayer, so it was quite a bit lighter.

    • @charlottewalnut3118
      @charlottewalnut3118 5 лет назад +2

      Nicholas Meyer that’s the second one

  • @Number-bj1yn
    @Number-bj1yn 3 года назад

    The Maximilian is a gorgeous greatsword for how simple it is designed.

  • @malcolmclancytv2262
    @malcolmclancytv2262 3 года назад +1

    "One handed is pointless"
    GoT Mountain vs. Oberon.
    A review of that would be cool.
    Thank you for confirming my bias

  • @TheOfficialDymonX
    @TheOfficialDymonX 5 лет назад +5

    Reminds me of Markus Kruber from Warhammer: Vermintide 2

    • @Ruskad
      @Ruskad 5 лет назад

      Indeed. I'm pretty sure the Empire Greatswords in Warhammer were inspired the real deal.

  • @grzymsiu
    @grzymsiu 5 лет назад +18

    I want to see it in the hands of Shaq

    • @leroilapue15
      @leroilapue15 5 лет назад +1

      Dual weild 😆

    • @robertbogan225
      @robertbogan225 5 лет назад +3

      Shaq will do any commerical. any!!! So i think we know what we need to invest in.

    • @Wavemaninawe
      @Wavemaninawe 5 лет назад +2

      Shaq's pocket knife.

  • @TheMartin537
    @TheMartin537 5 лет назад +7

    Loved that intro!:)

  • @erikjarandson5458
    @erikjarandson5458 4 года назад +2

    I can't believe he didn't mention this: That pommel is a damn NUKE!

  • @jeremyknop5378
    @jeremyknop5378 5 лет назад

    I feel your pain, I'm missing half my teeth cause extractions are cheaper than root canal and crowns or implants. And also feel your pain on downsizing in prep for moving. I've had to get rid of a few swords and half a dozen axes. Stay strong brother, you'll get you another one someday when you settled in and what not.

  • @kden9772
    @kden9772 5 лет назад +14

    Kinda looks like Ice from Game of Thrones

  • @JosePerez1220
    @JosePerez1220 5 лет назад +40

    I dub this sword the "Thicc Boi"

  • @OscarGreenworth
    @OscarGreenworth 5 лет назад +14

    This is the only sword I ever want but I'm broker than broke.

    • @fransthefox9682
      @fransthefox9682 5 лет назад

      Why do you want just one?

    • @OscarGreenworth
      @OscarGreenworth 5 лет назад

      @@fransthefox9682 One is all I need.

    • @OscarGreenworth
      @OscarGreenworth 5 лет назад +1

      @Timothy Frank I mean you're right, but it's like having a main in a fighting game. Sure there will be times when you use someone else but you always go back to the one you love.

    • @OscarGreenworth
      @OscarGreenworth 5 лет назад

      @Timothy Frank You wanna maybe get me one, too?

    • @richhartnell6233
      @richhartnell6233 5 лет назад

      You should get the windless claymore it looks almost identical and it was only like 300 bucks

  • @l33tster
    @l33tster 5 лет назад

    Smooth, colour matching your sweater with the glorious grip!

  • @thomaslietzau2813
    @thomaslietzau2813 4 года назад

    I BOUGHT MINE FROM ARMS AND ARMOR BACK IN THE EARLY 80s AND IS STILL ONE OF MY FAVORITES

  • @franzbauer2847
    @franzbauer2847 5 лет назад +4

    Hie Landsknecht nehmt den Spieß zur Hand! ... ♪ ♫

    • @Smerpyderp
      @Smerpyderp 5 лет назад

      Franz Bauer wat?

    • @franzbauer2847
      @franzbauer2847 5 лет назад +1

      @@Smerpyderp ruclips.net/video/TXjcljMyh48/видео.html