Care Ballistol is a good Option ! When you touching the blade ,clean it instantly or you get Fly rust ! I have maybe a Idiot proof sharping method with a list of tools Tungsten Carbide sharpener ( Accu Sharp)for the rough sharpening for fine Work a kyocera ceramic sharpener with a ceramic disk if the hull break tape it together ,and a normal ceramic sharpener ! should work by the most blades !
Hear! Hear! I really would like a video about how to sharpen a sword. I think this is especially important since the Windlass/RA/Easton sword line will be needing sharpening.
@@scholagladiatoria Hi matt the swords are totally awesome! I've been waiting for something like this for years! Swords like this under 1000$ with a scabbard amazing! Job well done brother. I'm curious if it's not to big a spoiler... will there be any viking/saxon swords in the next group of replicas?
This is the first time I've seen you explain the genesis of this range, and I'd foolishly assumed that they'd approached you, but as you're the prime instigator I think you should be extremely proud of what you've done here. I'm positive that there are many European museums who would be interested in a similar sort of arrangement. I'm saving up for the single-edged arming sword, but I'd love to own any/all of them.
Thanks. My original idea was to get stats for original swords and see if Windlass could make them for me, and potentially to sell as stock models. It was Windlass that suggested approaching the Royal Armouries about a formal partnership, and as I knew a couple of people there I pitched it to them. So the partnership wasn't 100% my idea exactly, but I guess I was pivotal in making it happen. I also chose the first 6 swords and measured/photographed them all. But colleagues at the Royal Armouries have also been important in making this happen, and of course Windlass have massively upped their game in manufacturing these. Hopefully it is a trajectory that will continue.
What's nuts is, I have a Japanese sword made in the 1430's, signed Soshu Ju Sukehiro. These European swords look so different, and it's so cool to compare them. I will be getting one of these royal armories swords.
I had and reviewed that sword, and for the price I think it was amazing value. However, the leap from that model to this is really like night and day - not only is this a much more subtle and detailed design, from the pommel detailing, guard form and hollow grinding, but due to the distal taper and more accurate proportions, this version handles much more nicely, is stiffer, and of course is accurate to the museum original.
This is the one I have most looked forward to seeing. I have wanted a repro for a while and went to the RA just two weeks ago to inspect it. They had mentioned it was getting a repro but not that Matt was involved. Once I learned the details of this series of repros I thought I thought this sounded perfect. Seeing the photos and comparing them to my own of the original it is a remarkable repro. I do WoR reenacting and love these English two handers so it is great to have something to use.
If it weren't for the fact that I'm currently in Albion's queue for an Archduke (a very similar sword to this one), this is the one of this batch of swords that appeals most to me. Here's to hoping these are successful enough to warrant a continuation of the line. Cheers.
@@mikefelix238 I ordered my Archduke back in November 2021, so it should be TOO much longer before I receive mine. I figure that once I do, I will be obliged to review it, since it seems to be an Albion model that hasn't had one yet (at least I have never been able to find one in written or video format). I'm a tall guy, and bigger swords appeal to me. I've been curious for some time about whether the Archduke will feel more like a longsword or a dedicated two-hander to me. All that said, I may still end up picking up one of these Windlass IX.1787 repros to add to my collection of bigguns at some point.
I wouldn't say they were similar in any respect other than length. This English two hander tapers a lot more. The Archduke seems like a great sword as opposed to a large longsword.
This is spectacular! Had an eye on this historic piece for longer. Now this offer here is affordable for me. Thanks, Matt, you truly make dreams come true!
That looks like it would be a great longsword for a friend of mine who's nearly 6'10" (208cm). He actually could use it as a sidearm to go along with his linen backed yew longbow.
Replicas of Royal armouries most iconic swords? What a splendid idea. Personally, and if I could choose, I would like something in the vein of Harriet Dean sword or some type of swiss sabre.
The market for the XVIIIc swords, like the Harriet Dean, may already be saturated. Arms and Armor make a replica of one owned by the Royal Armouries and displayed at Leeds Castle. The Albion Alexandria is replica, I believe, of the one held by the Metropolitan Museum of Art. Darksword, Ronin Katana, and others offer less expensive, and probably less accurate, versions as well. On the other hand, a good factory made replica of a swiss sabre would be something new to the market.
I just got mine. Some people have said theirs left a lot to be desired. They had poor uneven grinds and bad alignment. Fortunately, mine only has the slightest misalignment where the blade and hilt veers slightly to one side. Overall, I'm very happy with it. I have a Honshu Claymore and it handles totally differently in that it's more responsive and far superior for thrusting. I wondered if they'd be better quality from Royal Armouries because they wouldn't allow poor representation with a flagship item of theirs. By the way guys, Royal Armouries and Knightshop are selling them on reduction at the moment. If you subscribe to Royal Armouries you'll 10% off too. I was going to do that but I would have only saved £22 so there was no point cancelling my order. Having said that Knightshop is usually out of stock while Royal Armouries still had them. I hope that helps.
So excited that you chose this sword to replicate Matt! I'm still stuck with my 1998 Windlass version of this sword. It's very floppy. Maybe I'll be able to upgrade!
This seems almost the same as 15th century windlass two hander that ive seen you and Shad make videos on. Im guessing the taper on the blade is the main difference besides the wire wrap on the hilt? As someone who owns the previously mentioned sword is differnet enough or just better enough to warrant a second purchace?
OK, I have a new favourite! Sadly I won't be able to afford any of them in the forseable future, so it would be really cool if you did a video (or in fact a series) of those swords in action (some bottle cutting etc.).
Now we're talking! I'm not a longsword fan - but I do love a greatsword- and that is about the shortest I like a two-handed sword to be. A very sweet weapon, nicely done!
Well, in Europe they arent as cheap anymore...the prices were increased shortly after release. The sword in the video costs a wupping 1150€ which is pretty much Albion territory.
@@divafever9754 when I looked at them on the museum replicas site , they were 6-700 us . To me that's a fair price for a decent quality sword . I mean the mall ninja swords are 2-300 now and that's junk .
Is there any chance that you could make those measurements available to the public? I know at some point I would like to start making replicas myself and others might as well. If you had smaller weapons that are carefully measured I bet I'm not the only one who is interested. It would help me visualize the sword as well.
I am thinking of purchasing this, with regards to sharpening, do think the entire edge would have been sharpened or do you think the 1st third along the strong may have been left dull for 1/2 swording and parrying?
@@scholagladiatoria Oh I have been really hoping for a falchion, but I didn't want to undermine any of the other videos with a 'but I want a falchion!' comment.
Mine came in last week and it is fantastic. Incredibly lively in hand. It’s ground wonderfully thin and didn’t take long to put an edge on it. I think it’s probably Matt’s favorite so he’s saving it for last.
This is a beautiful piece! Will you expand to later blades? I'd be interested in a 1796 light cavalry saber that actually meets the specs, or one toledo style blade. A schiavona or Austrian Pallasch would be nice too...
It's very similar to the English 2-hander with blue leather grip & scabbard you reviewed some time ago. How do you feel the 2 compair in size, weight & balance?
Matt, I’m looking into buying one but museum replicas in the US says it’s unsharpened but has a bevel. There’s no sharpening service box to check. Does the bevel go down enough to sharpen with something like a worksharp or will I need to send this one to my blacksmith friend who has a belt grinder?
So many two handed swords look clumsy and impractical but this looks deadly in every line. Imagining facing it it in the hands of an armored knight is a scary thought. I can see why he picked it.
That's a fantastic reproduction two hander. Nice work by you and Windlass on that one. Historically, how late would a sword like that be used? Perhaps to 1525?
That's pretty and beautifully proportioned., Matt. Interesting to see it's almost identical in size and proportions to my Regenyei Trnva feder (the light version) but somewhat heavier, about 20% if I remember rightly. (edited to remove the effects of predictive text on "Regenyei Trnva" which was mangled beyond recognition)
I've always liked this style of sword - big two-handed swords that aren't quite greatswords (sometimes referred to as war swords). Definitely intending to pick one up at some point.
Also very much on my to-get list. So long as it doesn't offend for me to say it, for a "proto-claymore" customization I've *long* dreamed of, since I saw it on a painted cover for a MacDonald clan souvenir booklet on the Isle of Skye in 1995. 😉 (Wheel pommel, downsloping grip but with spatulate ends, not quatrefoils.)
Whoa, I love 2 handed european swords I just have no idea how to use one 😄 I've sparred against a few and in group melees, they're so intimidating and unless you have something with reach there aren't many chances to do anything but defend. Beautiful and scary 🙂
This would be all good if Windlass hadn't discontinued the slightly lesser blue version of this sword that I've had sat in my wish list for a while as you'd said in your own review that it was a half decent cutter. The price difference is 4x and the RA version I certainly don't consider to be 4x the sword. This just feels like Windlass are pulling a fast one on us and now I feel like I've been done out of a half decent cutter so on that note is there an alternative budget longsword that you consider to be a goodish cutter?
Imagine Matt's face when there was anything but a sword in there 🤣 Jokes aside: Yeah! Another sword release! As said before: I could watch this all day long. 👍💪
One thing I resent about this sword is the fact that Windlass seem to have discontinued its less refined but much more affordable predecessor. The one with the blue grip leather that was available for less than 300 bucks. Instead of offering both swords so people could choose between a premium and a budget version they just completely replaced the old one with the Royal Armories one which unfortunately will be unaffordable to a lot of us. Plus I actually liked the old one better aesthetically and am still mad that I passed on it until it was too late to get one. 😢
will this sword make a good cavalry or dragoon weapon since it is too big for wearing on foot but can still be practically carried on the side of the saddle?
I no longer have the old one, but they are very different in loads of ways. On a basic level, the old one was essentially an economy build and really good value, but lacked the distal taper, hollow grind, and edge geometry of this one. The fact that they come from the same manufacturer is really almost irrelevant, as this is a way more advanced and researched build.
@@scholagladiatoria thats cool man, getting the finale of your efforts - kinda feel like we are in a bit of a golden age for decent replicas and so on, like many things having the internet so accessible seems to have caused a shift in pushing companies to "get away with less" and strive for better :)
I honestly figured you would want the hole where the blade enters guard... To be tighter... Kind of how you say about in a lot of your reviews of other makers... Or companies
You keep mentioning Ewart Oakeshott sword typing, you ought to do a video on him and the system. Is his book even still in print? I know the Wisby books are long out of print, but Ffoulkes is reprinted, as is Sir Ralph Payene Gallowey’s excellent book. Brian Flax’s excellent book on mail has long been unavailable.
The old Windlass English two-hander was only very loosely based on this sword, as they did not have the detailed measurements then and this version is much more expensive and time consuming to make, having significant distal taper, hollow grinding, a hugely more complex pommel etc
I'm not really sure what you are implying, but if you mean the surface of the leather, there should be no issues at all. A lot of modern replica gauntlets are made incorrectly and damage sword grips, but if you get gauntlets properly tailored and following historical examples, then the grips remain undamaged. I can demonstrate this with my own gauntlets and swords.
@@scholagladiatoria I'm saying that two bare hands fit very nicely but how about two hands with gauntlets? I have large hands and adding gauntlets there are swords that can not accommodate my hands. No implication of build quality or grip problems. When I spread my bare hands the distance from tip of thumb to tip of pinkie is 25.5cm. This is a personal situation and not a criticism of that sword.
Lovely sword. I would say that, looking at photos of the original, it does seem that the bulged ends of the crossguard are noticeably larger on the original than on this reproduction.
I kind of wish more RUclipsr's would make video's about this sword and I do want to know what the blade width is for most people who own this sword because Kult Of Athena says that the width if 46.2 millimetres but the width is apparently supposed to be 50 millimetres I can't tell based off of seeing video's and images but I am curious as to the width most people find it having
Well, you need the money to pay for it, and I guess you need to legally own or lease the wall. Otherwise no problem. Just don't wander down the street with it, or keep it in the car boot "just in case"!
Yes. It also has what looks to me like edge damage. There are a lot of questions about the Castillon group of swords, but to my eyes this particular sword (whether it was from the same group or not) was almost certainly used in rough combat. To bend a tang like that, you have to hit something really hard. If this is from the Castillon group and that group of swords were indeed booty from the battle, or another clash at a similar time, then I think this sword shows the sort of damage we might expect from a battlefield relic.
Would the decoration on the end of the pommel not be evidence for it originally having a scabard, as that's when people are going to be able to see such a decoration.
Interesting sword i remember swords of similar sizes from effigies one dating back to 1342. They do seem to have scabbards but its not clear if they would have carried them on their belt. I would assume they did, since we do see very long longswords (although later in time 1480-1522) being carried by swiss and german citizens and some picture show having scabbards with belt systems.The the effigy from 1342 also shows scabbard with beltsystem. Did those swords have a contemporary name or where they just named swords/longsword?
It varies. There seems to have been a few regional names, with German areas calling them something like 'battle sword' or 'war sword', in contrast to bidenhanders being called 'two-hander', 'alley-sword', 'slaughter sword'. The Scottish called them 'halflang swords', which many of the clamshell and Highland greatswords fit into. Conversely, they show up as 'longsword' in Marozzo and a couple of other Bolognese and German sources without any differentiation in nomenclature, although a ricasso with lugs does seem to sometimes differentiate them.
@@nevisysbryd7450 Hi thanks for the answer, i meant more like pre 1500ish. I know that in burgundy they had specialised bowmen with what they called " two handed swords" probably like the one in the video. Bidenhänder is the wrong term for Greatswords the word itself is however contemporary. Schlachtschwert( is always used for the big distinguishable swords in the sources. Overall term for all longer swords being longswords yeah. Alley-striker (Gassenhauer) is another term that i couldnt find any sources for aside from the alley-strike in longsword. But interesting that the scots called them half-long swords. Was just curious if they did have a specialised name for those swords or if they still considered them just as longswords since sometimes in reports they seem to distinguish them from normal swords or at least imply a difference.
@@superrobotmonkeyhyperteamf3194 Pre-1500? Not that I know of. I found little indication of them outside of England until the very end of the 1400s, and no nominal differentiation. While the depiction of them in manuals seem to imply some differences in usage, the nomenclature usually calls them 'longsword' from what I have seen.
@@nevisysbryd7450 Ah so just longswords then. Seems like it is the same as for the german sources. Hoped there were some more precise contemporary terms for them for better research. Quite interesting one of the earliest ones ive seen was a german effigy iirc showing a similar sword but despite its size they do not seem to name it differently. From what i gather from manuals there werent much difference and some authors like pietro monte even bluntly say it. So yeah could be they didnt see the need to differentiate since fencing wise it would be the same with the typical adjustments.
Matt, I'd really like to see a series on tips for beginners on sword ownership. For instance, how to sharpen, care for, and store or display a sword.
Care Ballistol is a good Option !
When you touching the blade ,clean it instantly or you get Fly rust !
I have maybe a Idiot proof sharping method with a list of tools Tungsten Carbide sharpener ( Accu Sharp)for the rough sharpening
for fine Work a kyocera ceramic sharpener with a ceramic disk if the hull break tape it together ,and a normal ceramic sharpener !
should work by the most blades !
...Getting it through Australian customs....
So would I!
Hear! Hear! I really would like a video about how to sharpen a sword. I think this is especially important since the Windlass/RA/Easton sword line will be needing sharpening.
@@cygil1 Unless you live in the people's republic of danastan you shouldn't have any trouble. I recently imported a 155cm Nodachi - zero probs.
I think it’d be sweet if you did a Windlass factory tour.
I should be heading out there at some point in the next year and yes it would be good to get some filming done there.
@@scholagladiatoria Hi matt the swords are totally awesome! I've been waiting for something like this for years! Swords like this under 1000$ with a scabbard amazing! Job well done brother. I'm curious if it's not to big a spoiler... will there be any viking/saxon swords in the next group of replicas?
@@scholagladiatoria I would also love to see windlass factory, or work being done 👍👍
Superb idea! That would be super interesting to watch for sure.
This is the first time I've seen you explain the genesis of this range, and I'd foolishly assumed that they'd approached you, but as you're the prime instigator I think you should be extremely proud of what you've done here. I'm positive that there are many European museums who would be interested in a similar sort of arrangement. I'm saving up for the single-edged arming sword, but I'd love to own any/all of them.
Thanks. My original idea was to get stats for original swords and see if Windlass could make them for me, and potentially to sell as stock models. It was Windlass that suggested approaching the Royal Armouries about a formal partnership, and as I knew a couple of people there I pitched it to them. So the partnership wasn't 100% my idea exactly, but I guess I was pivotal in making it happen. I also chose the first 6 swords and measured/photographed them all. But colleagues at the Royal Armouries have also been important in making this happen, and of course Windlass have massively upped their game in manufacturing these. Hopefully it is a trajectory that will continue.
@@scholagladiatoria I hope so too.
What a great collab!
that fishtail pommel is beautiful. I really like simple, elegant swords with small detailed flourishes like that.
What's nuts is,
I have a Japanese sword made in the 1430's, signed Soshu Ju Sukehiro. These European swords look so different, and it's so cool to compare them. I will be getting one of these royal armories swords.
i always wanted the version they made in like 2012 when i was small happy to see they now make a proper version
I had and reviewed that sword, and for the price I think it was amazing value. However, the leap from that model to this is really like night and day - not only is this a much more subtle and detailed design, from the pommel detailing, guard form and hollow grinding, but due to the distal taper and more accurate proportions, this version handles much more nicely, is stiffer, and of course is accurate to the museum original.
@@scholagladiatoria yeah i also watched shad's review of it and it looked decent but my wallet and standards have luckily changed since i was 12 lol
This is the one I have most looked forward to seeing. I have wanted a repro for a while and went to the RA just two weeks ago to inspect it. They had mentioned it was getting a repro but not that Matt was involved. Once I learned the details of this series of repros I thought I thought this sounded perfect. Seeing the photos and comparing them to my own of the original it is a remarkable repro.
I do WoR reenacting and love these English two handers so it is great to have something to use.
If it weren't for the fact that I'm currently in Albion's queue for an Archduke (a very similar sword to this one), this is the one of this batch of swords that appeals most to me. Here's to hoping these are successful enough to warrant a continuation of the line. Cheers.
You too? I ordered my Archduke back in March. Seriously considering the new Windlass two-hander offering...
@@mikefelix238 I ordered my Archduke back in November 2021, so it should be TOO much longer before I receive mine. I figure that once I do, I will be obliged to review it, since it seems to be an Albion model that hasn't had one yet (at least I have never been able to find one in written or video format). I'm a tall guy, and bigger swords appeal to me. I've been curious for some time about whether the Archduke will feel more like a longsword or a dedicated two-hander to me. All that said, I may still end up picking up one of these Windlass IX.1787 repros to add to my collection of bigguns at some point.
I wouldn't say they were similar in any respect other than length. This English two hander tapers a lot more. The Archduke seems like a great sword as opposed to a large longsword.
Matt should do cutting videos with each of these so we can see how they move in action
This is spectacular! Had an eye on this historic piece for longer. Now this offer here is affordable for me. Thanks, Matt, you truly make dreams come true!
That looks like it would be a great longsword for a friend of mine who's nearly 6'10" (208cm). He actually could use it as a sidearm to go along with his linen backed yew longbow.
That pommel design-wow! I enjoy these videos.
A beautiful weapon, and I'm sure my squire will appreciate that it has a scabbard while he carries it around for me.
What a GORGEOUS looking sword!
Replicas of Royal armouries most iconic swords? What a splendid idea. Personally, and if I could choose, I would like something in the vein of Harriet Dean sword or some type of swiss sabre.
You would love the last one
The market for the XVIIIc swords, like the Harriet Dean, may already be saturated. Arms and Armor make a replica of one owned by the Royal Armouries and displayed at Leeds Castle. The Albion Alexandria is replica, I believe, of the one held by the Metropolitan Museum of Art. Darksword, Ronin Katana, and others offer less expensive, and probably less accurate, versions as well. On the other hand, a good factory made replica of a swiss sabre would be something new to the market.
Absolutely stunning sword! Those pommel details are beautifully done...
I just got mine. Some people have said theirs left a lot to be desired. They had poor uneven grinds and bad alignment. Fortunately, mine only has the slightest misalignment where the blade and hilt veers slightly to one side. Overall, I'm very happy with it. I have a Honshu Claymore and it handles totally differently in that it's more responsive and far superior for thrusting. I wondered if they'd be better quality from Royal Armouries because they wouldn't allow poor representation with a flagship item of theirs. By the way guys, Royal Armouries and Knightshop are selling them on reduction at the moment. If you subscribe to Royal Armouries you'll 10% off too. I was going to do that but I would have only saved £22 so there was no point cancelling my order. Having said that Knightshop is usually out of stock while Royal Armouries still had them. I hope that helps.
So excited that you chose this sword to replicate Matt! I'm still stuck with my 1998 Windlass version of this sword. It's very floppy. Maybe I'll be able to upgrade!
Well done Matt! Its very difficult to choose a favorite from the line, but this one is up there. Gorgeous longsword
Ey up, the sword fairy has left Matt something long and pointy, and he's so delighted he looks like a smurf with two hats!
Looks great! This is my number two pick (behind the single edged arming sword). Can't wait to see it in person!
Love this first batch so far. Looking forward to the future ones
this is such a beautiful sword. breath taking
This seems almost the same as 15th century windlass two hander that ive seen you and Shad make videos on. Im guessing the taper on the blade is the main difference besides the wire wrap on the hilt? As someone who owns the previously mentioned sword is differnet enough or just better enough to warrant a second purchace?
That's a beautiful, beast of a sword.
OK, I have a new favourite! Sadly I won't be able to afford any of them in the forseable future, so it would be really cool if you did a video (or in fact a series) of those swords in action (some bottle cutting etc.).
Wonderful small swords in the back….. I have been watching your site to get one ever since I missed out on the last pair you had up over a year ago
Got that same sword, had customized it with 2 ring guards and a pear shaped pomel. Kind of heavy but a beast in SCA fighting.
Now we're talking! I'm not a longsword fan - but I do love a greatsword- and that is about the shortest I like a two-handed sword to be. A very sweet weapon, nicely done!
This is the most exciting sword of the collection for me. Big sword : Big Hype!
Looks beautiful!
Man I already got the blue version from your recommendation, but now I have to get this one since it's more accurate. Ah well.
I'm so happy to see such intricately made reproductions . It allows those of use who like swords to be able to buy at an affordable price.
Well, in Europe they arent as cheap anymore...the prices were increased shortly after release. The sword in the video costs a wupping 1150€ which is pretty much Albion territory.
Hi Karl, there's a type-o in your comment, mate. Funnily you said that they are affordable. £1000 for a sword is obviously ridiculous.
@@divafever9754 You can buy an Albion for that.
@@patio87 Lead time on that Albion?
@@divafever9754 when I looked at them on the museum replicas site , they were 6-700 us . To me that's a fair price for a decent quality sword . I mean the mall ninja swords are 2-300 now and that's junk .
Could we see the originals alongside the replicas please
Fantastic work Matt, do you have any recommendations about where to go to get one sharpened?
Love it! Now next we need a montante or zweihander! :D
Matt just rawdogging the blade made me tense up for a second
Is there any chance that you could make those measurements available to the public? I know at some point I would like to start making replicas myself and others might as well. If you had smaller weapons that are carefully measured I bet I'm not the only one who is interested. It would help me visualize the sword as well.
I allready pre ordered the arming sword and the holy Roman empire long sword. Can't wait to get them 😄😆
What an amazing sword! Lovely!
I am thinking of purchasing this, with regards to sharpening, do think the entire edge would have been sharpened or do you think the 1st third along the strong may have been left dull for 1/2 swording and parrying?
I look forward when you do a review of the Royal Armouries 15th Century Falchion
That's the final review - should be up in the next couple of days.
@@scholagladiatoria Oh I have been really hoping for a falchion, but I didn't want to undermine any of the other videos with a 'but I want a falchion!' comment.
Mine came in last week and it is fantastic. Incredibly lively in hand. It’s ground wonderfully thin and didn’t take long to put an edge on it. I think it’s probably Matt’s favorite so he’s saving it for last.
This is a beautiful piece!
Will you expand to later blades?
I'd be interested in a 1796 light cavalry saber that actually meets the specs, or one toledo style blade. A schiavona or Austrian Pallasch would be nice too...
If they made an accurate 1796, there'd be a 2 year waiting list I reckon...
I have been working on a 1796 sabre with Windlass. It should hopefully be available in the not-distant future.
@@scholagladiatoria Wow. Thanks!
Any chance of a 1796 Heavy Cav sword? Sharpe fan here! Also a viking age pattern welded, preferably Saxon style hilt? Yes, Uhtred fan too! :D
@@edi9892 Thanks. Some gorgeous swords there. Way out of my price range though sadly.
It's very similar to the English 2-hander with blue leather grip & scabbard you reviewed some time ago. How do you feel the 2 compair in size, weight & balance?
beautiful. something to save for!
Matt, I’m looking into buying one but museum replicas in the US says it’s unsharpened but has a bevel. There’s no sharpening service box to check. Does the bevel go down enough to sharpen with something like a worksharp or will I need to send this one to my blacksmith friend who has a belt grinder?
Sorry my answer is so late. I have the IX 144 falchion and the edge is only about ,1/2 mil so not at all difficult to sharpen. Wish I had a worksharp!
So many two handed swords look clumsy and impractical but this looks deadly in every line. Imagining facing it it in the hands of an armored knight is a scary thought. I can see why he picked it.
That's a fantastic reproduction two hander. Nice work by you and Windlass on that one. Historically, how late would a sword like that be used? Perhaps to 1525?
This video came out just as mine arrived!
That's pretty and beautifully proportioned., Matt. Interesting to see it's almost identical in size and proportions to my Regenyei Trnva feder (the light version) but somewhat heavier, about 20% if I remember rightly. (edited to remove the effects of predictive text on "Regenyei Trnva" which was mangled beyond recognition)
I've always liked this style of sword - big two-handed swords that aren't quite greatswords (sometimes referred to as war swords). Definitely intending to pick one up at some point.
I wish more RUclipsr's would get their hands on this sword, sharpen it and do cutting video's with it
I was looking for an affordable reproduction longsword meeting the Meyer recommended proportions for someone 6 feet tall and was pleased to see this.
These look like fine replicas.
Also very much on my to-get list. So long as it doesn't offend for me to say it, for a "proto-claymore" customization I've *long* dreamed of, since I saw it on a painted cover for a MacDonald clan souvenir booklet on the Isle of Skye in 1995. 😉 (Wheel pommel, downsloping grip but with spatulate ends, not quatrefoils.)
Beautiful!!!!
Whoa, I love 2 handed european swords I just have no idea how to use one 😄 I've sparred against a few and in group melees, they're so intimidating and unless you have something with reach there aren't many chances to do anything but defend.
Beautiful and scary 🙂
You might want to check Matt Gallas 64 cuts
@@titanscerw So it's a flow instead of sudden bursts to change direction, nice thanks 🙂
This would be all good if Windlass hadn't discontinued the slightly lesser blue version of this sword that I've had sat in my wish list for a while as you'd said in your own review that it was a half decent cutter. The price difference is 4x and the RA version I certainly don't consider to be 4x the sword. This just feels like Windlass are pulling a fast one on us and now I feel like I've been done out of a half decent cutter so on that note is there an alternative budget longsword that you consider to be a goodish cutter?
Just asking do you know much about The Wallace Collection A474?
Fantastic looking sword; how would this relate to the sword in St. George's chapel, Windsor? That of Edward III? i believe that is 6'8" long.
Out of curiosity what exactly is the distal taper of this swords blade?
Another beautiful sword.
Could we see how they are made please
Imagine Matt's face when there was anything but a sword in there 🤣
Jokes aside: Yeah! Another sword release! As said before: I could watch this all day long.
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One thing I resent about this sword is the fact that Windlass seem to have discontinued its less refined but much more affordable predecessor. The one with the blue grip leather that was available for less than 300 bucks.
Instead of offering both swords so people could choose between a premium and a budget version they just completely replaced the old one with the Royal Armories one which unfortunately will be unaffordable to a lot of us.
Plus I actually liked the old one better aesthetically and am still mad that I passed on it until it was too late to get one. 😢
That is impressive. Will you be testing it?
will this sword make a good cavalry or dragoon weapon since it is too big for wearing on foot but can still be practically carried on the side of the saddle?
Maybe if you dismount first. It is not very wieldy from on horseback.
Epic man well done
Aha! So that’s what the black-gripped sword that looked a lot like the Windlass English two-hander in the background of some of your videos was
Can you do a comparison of the old version, and this one?
I no longer have the old one, but they are very different in loads of ways. On a basic level, the old one was essentially an economy build and really good value, but lacked the distal taper, hollow grind, and edge geometry of this one. The fact that they come from the same manufacturer is really almost irrelevant, as this is a way more advanced and researched build.
@@scholagladiatoria that is to bad, I really wanted to see a comparison…..maybe @shadiversity can do it. Thanks for the video by the way.
Are you getting to keep one of each of the final products? They are so good 😊
Yes
@@scholagladiatoria thats cool man, getting the finale of your efforts - kinda feel like we are in a bit of a golden age for decent replicas and so on, like many things having the internet so accessible seems to have caused a shift in pushing companies to "get away with less" and strive for better :)
were there 1 handed or hand and a half swords that were of this size and weight?
Still blown away at the price on these
I was surprised to see a quality sword like that was only $795 (USD).
Matt is torturing me by saving my favorite to present last. 🤣 This is the fifth of six right? My favorite is next I think!
I honestly figured you would want the hole where the blade enters guard... To be tighter... Kind of how you say about in a lot of your reviews of other makers... Or companies
"lets take a look at the biggest member!"
When are you gonna help with a spadroon or a Georgian era piece? Be interested in having some accurate replicas from that timeframe
Could you please do a video where you sharpen it can cut with it?
Thing of beauty
Ugh, I want one, but sadly can’t justify the expense at the moment, hopefully it will be something they continue to offer into the future.
You keep mentioning Ewart Oakeshott sword typing, you ought to do a video on him and the system. Is his book even still in print? I know the Wisby books are long out of print, but Ffoulkes is reprinted, as is Sir Ralph Payene Gallowey’s excellent book. Brian Flax’s excellent book on mail has long been unavailable.
You can search 'Oakeshott' in my videos ;-)
@@scholagladiatoria 😃
I'm curious to know how practical a sword like this might be for combat if sharpened
Another good video ⚔️ thanks
oh I like that one a lot it reminds me of the mount and blade greatsword
Oh, is this based on the same sword that WIndlass made a replica of for a while?
The one Shad owns; his war sword? That's pretty cool
The old Windlass English two-hander was only very loosely based on this sword, as they did not have the detailed measurements then and this version is much more expensive and time consuming to make, having significant distal taper, hollow grinding, a hugely more complex pommel etc
@@scholagladiatoria So yes 😅
I knew it looked familiar
If I had the skill to know I could sharpen that up perfectly I would get it in a heartbeat, but I’d hate to take the risk on such a beautiful blade
How good might this sword be for thrusting?
I'd like to see that grip when the wielder was wearing gauntlets.
I'm not really sure what you are implying, but if you mean the surface of the leather, there should be no issues at all. A lot of modern replica gauntlets are made incorrectly and damage sword grips, but if you get gauntlets properly tailored and following historical examples, then the grips remain undamaged. I can demonstrate this with my own gauntlets and swords.
@@scholagladiatoria I'm saying that two bare hands fit very nicely but how about two hands with gauntlets? I have large hands and adding gauntlets there are swords that can not accommodate my hands. No implication of build quality or grip problems. When I spread my bare hands the distance from tip of thumb to tip of pinkie is 25.5cm. This is a personal situation and not a criticism of that sword.
Lovely sword.
I would say that, looking at photos of the original, it does seem that the bulged ends of the crossguard are noticeably larger on the original than on this reproduction.
Are there any plans to make baited versions of these swords for practice, sparring, etc?
No, only replicas
@@scholagladiatoria Thanks. Can't wait to get one!
Looks to be about Vadi size for Matt.
I kind of wish more RUclipsr's would make video's about this sword and I do want to know what the blade width is for most people who own this sword because Kult Of Athena says that the width if 46.2 millimetres but the width is apparently supposed to be 50 millimetres I can't tell based off of seeing video's and images but I am curious as to the width most people find it having
Just recieved my knife from will Goodwin, I'm so happy
It's beautiful - how does the average person in the UK stand legally if they want one to display on the wall?
Well, you need the money to pay for it, and I guess you need to legally own or lease the wall. Otherwise no problem. Just don't wander down the street with it, or keep it in the car boot "just in case"!
There are no restrictions on the ownership of straight swords in the UK, other than having to be over 18.
The Originals' tang looks like someone used it for a massive Mordhau with the pommel and bent it on someones helmet 😅
Yes. It also has what looks to me like edge damage. There are a lot of questions about the Castillon group of swords, but to my eyes this particular sword (whether it was from the same group or not) was almost certainly used in rough combat. To bend a tang like that, you have to hit something really hard. If this is from the Castillon group and that group of swords were indeed booty from the battle, or another clash at a similar time, then I think this sword shows the sort of damage we might expect from a battlefield relic.
Would the decoration on the end of the pommel not be evidence for it originally having a scabard, as that's when people are going to be able to see such a decoration.
I want one, but I want it with a shabbard.
Interesting sword i remember swords of similar sizes from effigies one dating back to 1342. They do seem to have scabbards but its not clear if they would have carried them on their belt. I would assume they did, since we do see very long longswords (although later in time 1480-1522) being carried by swiss and german citizens and some picture show having scabbards with belt systems.The the effigy from 1342 also shows scabbard with beltsystem.
Did those swords have a contemporary name or where they just named swords/longsword?
It varies. There seems to have been a few regional names, with German areas calling them something like 'battle sword' or 'war sword', in contrast to bidenhanders being called 'two-hander', 'alley-sword', 'slaughter sword'. The Scottish called them 'halflang swords', which many of the clamshell and Highland greatswords fit into.
Conversely, they show up as 'longsword' in Marozzo and a couple of other Bolognese and German sources without any differentiation in nomenclature, although a ricasso with lugs does seem to sometimes differentiate them.
@@nevisysbryd7450 Hi thanks for the answer, i meant more like pre 1500ish. I know that in burgundy they had specialised bowmen with what they called " two handed swords" probably like the one in the video.
Bidenhänder is the wrong term for Greatswords the word itself is however contemporary. Schlachtschwert( is always used for the big distinguishable swords in the sources. Overall term for all longer swords being longswords yeah. Alley-striker (Gassenhauer) is another term that i couldnt find any sources for aside from the alley-strike in longsword. But interesting that the scots called them half-long swords.
Was just curious if they did have a specialised name for those swords or if they still considered them just as longswords since sometimes in reports they seem to distinguish them from normal swords or at least imply a difference.
@@superrobotmonkeyhyperteamf3194 Pre-1500? Not that I know of. I found little indication of them outside of England until the very end of the 1400s, and no nominal differentiation. While the depiction of them in manuals seem to imply some differences in usage, the nomenclature usually calls them 'longsword' from what I have seen.
@@nevisysbryd7450 Ah so just longswords then. Seems like it is the same as for the german sources. Hoped there were some more precise contemporary terms for them for better research. Quite interesting one of the earliest ones ive seen was a german effigy iirc showing a similar sword but despite its size they do not seem to name it differently.
From what i gather from manuals there werent much difference and some authors like pietro monte even bluntly say it. So yeah could be they didnt see the need to differentiate since fencing wise it would be the same with the typical adjustments.
How sharp are these from Windlass?
Edge about 1/2 mil. Easy to sharpen.
So where is the point of balance? I don't think you said that, sorry if I just didn't hear.
Ah, so *that's* where my next paycheck is going.