A classic ThegnThrand episode! Those are some solid hit with the sparth axe. I tested and reviewed an Irish ring-pommel two-handed sword before and the blade geometry makes it an incredible cutter against combatants with clothing and gambeson, but it won't do much at all against maille and plate. I've tested swords of different geometry and a rondel dagger against pork shoulder under gambeson and riveted maille--similar to your setup here, and it's impossible to do anything with cuts by swords and extremely difficult to penetrate the combination of maille and gambeson while still doing meaningful damage to the flesh underneath. One solid stab with the rondel dagger while supporting the back rondel with the offhand busted a maille ring and went through, still the penetration is limited to half an inch. Even without full plate armor, what you need is a polehammer, or two-handed axe like this. What's advantageous with two-handed axes is that the edge can still cut very well--evident from the cut you did that sheared through the gambeson cleanly, while still having similar amount of impact to break the neck or crack the skull through solid steel plates like that helmet. The only disadvantage with axe is that the axe is relatively small comparing to the edge of a sword, so the wielder does need to take good measure against opponents that are constantly moving around, so he doesn't land the hit on the pole. These are some visceral results! Hope you find a proper adobe for your family and a good location for future filming soon.
To quote Skellige warriors from the Witcher " Grand those swords, but I prefer my trusty ax!" :) Ax is an amazing, fascinating weapon. And the way you wield it is just amazing. Imagine, to face such warrior on the field! The equal measure of fear and awe would be with you for the rest of your life. So like 15 seconds ;)
To Thegnthrand: Did the ancient Greeks play field hockey? The reason why I ask this is because they have a Ancient Greek wall relief that depicts two individuals with other individuals with curved sticks playing with a ball in which it’s look like field hockey? Then why is Heracles depicted wielding a olive wooden war club on Ancient Greek vase paintings and wall reliefs?
The shape of the bit varied a lot. There are examples of axe heads functionally identical to Petersen Type M and L alongside the straight edged ones. The defining feature of the gallowglass axe was its unusual length. The haft was uniformly described as being well over 5.5 feet in length.
@@Thrand11Yeah, the ‘Sparth’ axe as shown here comes from a couple of near identical examples found in and around Co. Donegal. They seem to be made by the same smith to a specific design. Concurrently, and what seemed to the opposing English as anachronistically, you had Gallowglass using axes with heads exactly like the Langeid Dane Axe but on a longer haft. By all accounts, no matter what type of head the ‘sparth’ had, it was horrible to go up against.
That spine fracture at about the 20 min. mark, can be described as a hangman's fracture or an internal decapitation. On a real person or animal, it's exactly what it sounds like. The dens or axis of the C2 vertebrae projects upwards through the C1 vertebrae, enabling the head to turn and also protecting the nerves and blood vessels that pass through the area. A fracture through this area can easily be outright fatal, or a delayed fatality from the fracture destabilizing at a later time. The risk of this from a neck or head trauma event is one of the main reasons for EMTs and emergency personnel applying a C-Collar, to essentially splint and immobilize the neck and head. In modern times, a fracture through this area is possible to manage, though what level of functionality the person will have in life going forward, varies widely. I don't know what, if any, management of this kind of injury they would have had in the time contemporary to this awesome weapon.
The arms and armor version is a bit lighter and shorter more accurate to the museum piece but this one is more of a best a little longer with hair more weight and blade width. Both should perform spectacular just one more nimble and the other hitting a hair harder.
@ThegnThrand Thank you your opinion is much appreciated. Because of the cost of postage from the U.S to Australia is $250 which is insane I ended up buying from Volkraft, it's literally more than half the price. If you're impressed with the Sparth Axe from Volkraft then I know that I have made a good purchase.
What source do you have for a 13 century helmet having only 1.5 mm untempered steel as protection???? The rest of the video is awesome, I would love to see stabbing with the "point" of the axe against the proper mail "like a spear" to see what it does.
I'm a simple man, I see a new Thrand video, I watch. That is a bad ass axe. Cracking the skull through the helmet. The damage was astounding.
Agreed And design protected the tips with straighter edge allowing to cut into dome of helmet
Would love to do some collaboration with you.
We shall just contact me and we can work something out
Always love to see the damage these big axes can do. really awesome and really frightening.
Agreed!
A classic ThegnThrand episode! Those are some solid hit with the sparth axe. I tested and reviewed an Irish ring-pommel two-handed sword before and the blade geometry makes it an incredible cutter against combatants with clothing and gambeson, but it won't do much at all against maille and plate. I've tested swords of different geometry and a rondel dagger against pork shoulder under gambeson and riveted maille--similar to your setup here, and it's impossible to do anything with cuts by swords and extremely difficult to penetrate the combination of maille and gambeson while still doing meaningful damage to the flesh underneath. One solid stab with the rondel dagger while supporting the back rondel with the offhand busted a maille ring and went through, still the penetration is limited to half an inch.
Even without full plate armor, what you need is a polehammer, or two-handed axe like this. What's advantageous with two-handed axes is that the edge can still cut very well--evident from the cut you did that sheared through the gambeson cleanly, while still having similar amount of impact to break the neck or crack the skull through solid steel plates like that helmet. The only disadvantage with axe is that the axe is relatively small comparing to the edge of a sword, so the wielder does need to take good measure against opponents that are constantly moving around, so he doesn't land the hit on the pole. These are some visceral results! Hope you find a proper adobe for your family and a good location for future filming soon.
Thank You shield brother!
He's back! 😀
Ja ek em bak!!!!!!!!!
Wow, incredible. No wonder these warriors were renowned, feared and highly sought after mercenaries. Shock troops for sure. Can’t wait for more tests!
I can not wait to do more
To quote Skellige warriors from the Witcher " Grand those swords, but I prefer my trusty ax!" :) Ax is an amazing, fascinating weapon. And the way you wield it is just amazing. Imagine, to face such warrior on the field! The equal measure of fear and awe would be with you for the rest of your life. So like 15 seconds ;)
The smart viking wields an axe and uses the money he saved on his chainmail and helmet.
...don't anger the lumberjack even if he is wearing high heels and sleep all day.
Ja agreed!
Sleep all night and work all day, he wears women's cloth too.😂
I like to press wild flowers 🌸
To Thegnthrand:
Did the ancient Greeks play field hockey? The reason why I ask this is because they have a Ancient Greek wall relief that depicts two individuals with other individuals with curved sticks playing with a ball in which it’s look like field hockey? Then why is Heracles depicted wielding a olive wooden war club on Ancient Greek vase paintings and wall reliefs?
They very well may have played a game similar to it sticks and ball games are common
Hell yeah, keep it up brother.
Thanks and I shall!
Awesome video. One bad ass axe. Stay cool out in this heat.
It was extremely hot helm was an oven lol
@@Thrand11 I believe it lol
Great work mate
Thanks shield brother
The shape of the bit varied a lot. There are examples of axe heads functionally identical to Petersen Type M and L alongside the straight edged ones. The defining feature of the gallowglass axe was its unusual length. The haft was uniformly described as being well over 5.5 feet in length.
Agreed
@@Thrand11Yeah, the ‘Sparth’ axe as shown here comes from a couple of near identical examples found in and around Co. Donegal. They seem to be made by the same smith to a specific design. Concurrently, and what seemed to the opposing English as anachronistically, you had Gallowglass using axes with heads exactly like the Langeid Dane Axe but on a longer haft. By all accounts, no matter what type of head the ‘sparth’ had, it was horrible to go up against.
Axecellent!
Thanks
That spine fracture at about the 20 min. mark, can be described as a hangman's fracture or an internal decapitation. On a real person or animal, it's exactly what it sounds like. The dens or axis of the C2 vertebrae projects upwards through the C1 vertebrae, enabling the head to turn and also protecting the nerves and blood vessels that pass through the area. A fracture through this area can easily be outright fatal, or a delayed fatality from the fracture destabilizing at a later time. The risk of this from a neck or head trauma event is one of the main reasons for EMTs and emergency personnel applying a C-Collar, to essentially splint and immobilize the neck and head. In modern times, a fracture through this area is possible to manage, though what level of functionality the person will have in life going forward, varies widely. I don't know what, if any, management of this kind of injury they would have had in the time contemporary to this awesome weapon.
I would suspect it would be treatable but uncertain if the warrior would fit again if they survived such an injury on the field
Someone needs to get this man a 4k camera. Someone rich please.
I would not say no to one
So in other words, this is an axe you want to bring to an HMB Tournament.
Lol
You have my sword. And you have my bow. ...
Stay safe, stay healthy. Praying for you. All you need is a surcoat, might help against the heat...might.
Thank you and we all appreciate it and any help any one gives us in out time of need.
I've always wondered if there's a reason you do your battle cry/kiai after the blow. It's very distinctive.
I hold breath during impact exhale after kinda like in powerlifting
Have you compared the Sparth Axe from arms n armour and the Sparth Axe from Volkcraft ?
I would really appreciate your opinion about these.
The arms and armor version is a bit lighter and shorter more accurate to the museum piece but this one is more of a best a little longer with hair more weight and blade width. Both should perform spectacular just one more nimble and the other hitting a hair harder.
@ThegnThrand Thank you your opinion is much appreciated. Because of the cost of postage from the U.S to Australia is $250 which is insane I ended up buying from Volkraft, it's literally more than half the price. If you're impressed with the Sparth Axe from Volkraft then I know that I have made a good purchase.
Wow! New Thrand!
Ja ek em bak!
Wouldn't a helmet have something closer to 8 or 12 gauge? Although some parts may only be 16 gauge.
Depends on the helmet and construction but it varies nothing was a standard or uniform in the period all items hand made and custom.
What source do you have for a 13 century helmet having only 1.5 mm untempered steel as protection???? The rest of the video is awesome, I would love to see stabbing with the "point" of the axe against the proper mail "like a spear" to see what it does.
We will be testing the axe on a torso against proper maille and breast plate.
The design could also be to give it a little more strength when hitting heavier types of armour.
agreed
Häl Thrand 🗡️
Hail shield brother!!!
5:04 WUAHHHHHHH
Lol
Thrand I love your videos, but just be careful swinging weapons around when your dog is in your yard.
No he stays out of range plus Kati watches him close like marshal to call hold if he even dares come near
Nice meat cleaver! Looks more nimble than the Dane axe but, does similar damage.
Agreed
I always think you do your kiai shout a lot late for adding power to the blow. Almost like you're so loud the microphone skips a second.
Lol I hold breath on hit release as I finish like in powerlifting release as I finish on extreme blows
@@Thrand11 oh good, I'm glad you know what you're doing, I will try that way next time I hit something
Axe is awesome.
Thanks shield brother
Definitely looks like more of an armor busting design.
Agreed
Sick I want one of these but first I’m getting a custom vampire hunting knife made .
Noice link me a pic later when you get it
*_Gallowglass_*
Ja