Deadly Bling: Stunning Swords & Daggers in History
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Күн бұрынHumans are like magpies when it comes to shiny things, and we don't hesitate to turn weapons into elaborate artwork. Precious metals, gems, intricate carvings in exotic wood, bone, ivory, and other fancy designs... there is a staggering number of breathtaking historical examples.
Let's take a look at a few of them. Instead of agonizing over how to rank them I simply went in chronological order. Hope you enjoy some excessively luxurious blades. :)
** Time stamps **
00:00 - 00:39 Intro
00:40 - 01:07 Selections
01:07 - 04:44 Egyptian pharaoh Tutankhamun’s gold daggers
04:44 - 05:44 Mycenean daggers with gold inlay
05:44 - 08:11 Vendel & Migration Period swords / pommels
08:11 - 09:19 Aztec sacrificial dagger (Tecpatl)
09:19 - 10:19 Sword of Cesare Borgia
10:19 - 12:12 Kriegsmesser & other swords of Holy Roman Emperor Maximilian I.
12:12 - 13:47 Guarded katars from India
13:47 - 14:53 Exorbitantly jeweled ceremonial dagger of Ottoman Sultan Mahmud I.
14:53 - 16:57 Burmese Dha with silvered / openwork hilt
16:57 - 17:46 Final thoughts / outro
** Sources **
The meteoritic origin of Tutankhamun's iron dagger blade
onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/f...
curiosmos.com/unwritten-myste...
The artist who made the detailed 3D model
ezykeyal.artstation.com/
Mycenean artifacts
users.stlcc.edu/mfuller/mycena...
onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/a...
student-journals.ucl.ac.uk/pi...
Reproduction: www.britishmuseum.org/collect...
Migration Period Swords and Fancy Hilts & Pommels
www.tf.uni-kiel.de/matwis/ama...
Vendel sword with oath ring
mis.historiska.se/mis/sok/bild...
Patrick Barta’s high end reproduction
templ.net/english/weapons-anti...
Sacrificial Aztec knife (Tecpatl)
www.britishmuseum.org/collect...
Cinquedea of Cesare Borgia
ufdcimages.uflib.ufl.edu/UF/E0...
Hunting sword / messer of Maximilian I.
German: www.khm.at/objektdb/detail/37...
English translation: translate.google.com/translat...
Ceremonial dagger of Sultan Mahmud I.
art.thewalters.org/detail/747...
Video by Asian Art Museum, showing it in its full sparkly, glittering glory:
• Jeweled gun of Sultan ...
The gem encrusted flintlock musket that it's stored in:
www.tert.am/en/news/2019/02/0...
A spectacular Burmese Dha
www.mandarinmansion.com/item/...
Dha with openwork handle
www.mandarinmansion.com/item/...
** Music **
Intro song:
"Illuminate" by Vindsvept
vindsvept.bandcamp.com/track/...
Used with artist's permission
"Licking Wounds" by Viktor Kraus
opengameart.org/content/licki...
Outro:
"Highland Storm" by The Slanted Room Records
theslantedroom.github.io/stev...
Used with artist's permission
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@tycarne7850 2 жыл бұрын
Most people: use a pointer to point at stuff Skall: uses a massive knife
@loicduchange4429 2 жыл бұрын
what ? don't you use a big knife for that purpose to ?
@j.pinardgaming985 2 жыл бұрын
Looks like a Kiritsuke.
@tycarne7850 2 жыл бұрын
@@loicduchange4429 Lol. It's very much in character, to be fair!
@marocat4749 2 жыл бұрын
Should do that at every presentation, imagine that in schools :P
@Segalmed 2 жыл бұрын
@@loicduchange4429 An estoc has longer reach and is even pointier.
@VeryPersoon 2 жыл бұрын
I love every time he uses a knife or sword to point at something. Just imagine a professor in the middle of a lecture pulling out a long sword to point at the board.
@Klaaism 2 жыл бұрын
I don't think I'd be sleep ing thru that class.
@shahnxaoc7749 2 жыл бұрын
Well, if I ever become a professor, i will definitely be doing this.
@silverhand9965 2 жыл бұрын
Maximilian I's swords are the kind of stuff you'd get from beating a lv 99 superboss without getting hit once in a RPG. Probably deals like 50% holy damage and turns undead to dust as well. My favourite is probably the first Burmese Dha though. The colours are just so nice and it while it's very finely decorated,it genuinely looks usable
@ser6Ijvolk 2 жыл бұрын
More likely raises affection with blood relatives by 50 points.
@WildWolfGod 2 жыл бұрын
Maximillian I just completed the Dawnbreaker quest
@reapercushions9372 Жыл бұрын
@@ser6Ijvolk As such it is really a "jaw-dropping" piece of work.
@ulfhedtyrsson 2 жыл бұрын
As a smith, I can safely say. If it gets you closer to a nobles daughter it's worth the time.
@weldonwin 2 жыл бұрын
Assuming the Noble doesn't find out and castrate you with your own wares
@ScottKenny1978 2 жыл бұрын
@@weldonwin depends on whether he was planning to marry that daughter off to someone else or not. I mean, marrying a noble's daughter basically makes you the smith that nobles personal worker.
@calebking707 2 жыл бұрын
Great comment haha
@weldonwin 2 жыл бұрын
@@ScottKenny1978 Yes, but is he going to let his daughter marry one of his workers?
@ScottKenny1978 2 жыл бұрын
@@weldonwin if you're a good enough worker? It might be worth a political marriage with an extra daughter to make you his exclusive worker for life.
@afz3003 2 жыл бұрын
Skall "If I may draw your attention to this Egyptian Pharaoh's sword" pulls out dagger
@pastorofmuppets4552 2 жыл бұрын
Well, people were shorter then.
@melissawardjohns220 2 жыл бұрын
Also dagger or sword depends on culture for length.
@wingnutbert9685 2 жыл бұрын
When taking into consideration that these were not only just made with hand tools, but they weren't using hand tools of the 'quality' we know now, like specialty high carbon steel and carbide. But tool's that would be considered dollar store junk by modern standards. Just mind blowing. I wonder if there are records on how long it took and/or examples or records of the tools used? Thanks! Enjoyed this video and wouldn't be disappointed to see more. :)
@logic9140 2 жыл бұрын
Seconding would love video on how crafted
@alanwatts8239 2 жыл бұрын
Do not underestimate acient egypt.
@napalmholocaust9093 2 жыл бұрын
Hand files like riffles and all kinds of superfine chisels and gravers.
@silverhand9965 2 жыл бұрын
dollar store junk is probably an exxageration,but otherwise yeah,what they had available to them was definitely limited
@manimen91 2 жыл бұрын
U are no doubt exaggerating the capability of ancient times lol
@elijahdursosabina 2 жыл бұрын
Dunno if this is of interest to people, but there is actually another naturally occurring form of metallic iron called Telluric Iron. It's extremely rare, though.
@modlio745 2 жыл бұрын
if it isn't too much trouble, mind telling us more? (I know, I could Google it, but this is way more fun)
@seraphwithatank6535 2 жыл бұрын
The more you know.
@Henbot 2 жыл бұрын
Yeah, it only exists in Greenland and was used by the Inuit in the area
@Henbot 2 жыл бұрын
@@modlio745 The only deposit in the world now is in Greenland, and it was adopted and used by the Inuit in the area for the sharp edges
@themanthemyth4522 2 жыл бұрын
I was going to bring up king tut's meteoric dagger but skall got to it first : (
@MarcJaxon 2 жыл бұрын
Seeing pretty things is why we come here, Skall; you're a beautiful man.
@VespertilioGiganticus 2 жыл бұрын
Yes.
@thelongestsword 2 жыл бұрын
Ditto!
@calebking707 2 жыл бұрын
Yeah he's super dope.
@prismaticc_abyss 2 жыл бұрын
Theres something really aethatically pleasing about men with long hair and beards
@DailyCorvid Жыл бұрын
Lol well this threads a creepy one isn't it. Skall mate lock your doors and windows 🤣
@Tadicuslegion78 2 жыл бұрын
"The engraving gives you no tactical advantage whatsoever" Revolver Ocelot
@jannehansen-haug3375 2 жыл бұрын
Well the opponent would brobably rather be stabbed by one of these insted of a normal knife
@Chrono-bo4zc 2 жыл бұрын
Snake said it first ocelot is a fan boy
@firestorm165 2 жыл бұрын
I dunno, might shave a few micro-grams off of it.
@Victor.-.E 2 жыл бұрын
kojima sucks. great game mechanics, but his characters, stories, and direction are fucking horrible. i wish the gameplay wasn't so well done, i wouldn't have had to stomach his garbage storytelling.
@silverhand9965 2 жыл бұрын
@@Victor.-.E Kojima kinda caught lightning in a bottle early on,but he let it get to his head. He then started making stuff convoluted just because he could and tried to pass it off as exceptional storytelling, as well as blaming people for being too stupid if they didn't like it. But really his storytelling is pretty much what you'd get if you took Dark Souls storytelling but removed the overarching direction altogether. You get a nebulous mess that kinda just doesn't work whatsoever
@RegretMSTRPWN 2 жыл бұрын
These types of videos might make the most sense while your not in an easy location to make more test videos and all that! These are super fun and you can offer opinions that most people wouldn’t be able to!
@calebking707 2 жыл бұрын
Just commenting to add comments so his videos get through the algorithm.
@omariscovoador7486 2 жыл бұрын
Just a side note: i appreciated how well the green-screen is made, very smoooth
@Skallagrim 2 жыл бұрын
Aside from the bit of green around my face fuzz that I couldn't get rid of, which is annoying. :)
@ShummaAwilum 2 жыл бұрын
Didn't even notice that, was too engrossed in the craftsmanship.
@bilbo_gamers6417 2 жыл бұрын
My god, it makes your jaw literally drop. I have made knives, and to imagine a human making this... it is beyond belief. Those Egyptian daggers look like they come from a different world entirely, one where the orange leaves and the sunset never fade away, and where their golden color is wrung out into solid metal and made into these unbelievable works of art. This art is beyond Earth.
@Mare_Man 2 жыл бұрын
The perfect daggers for a god incarnate then, don't you think?
@robinrehlinghaus1944 2 жыл бұрын
Probably
@Member_zero 2 жыл бұрын
Well ... it came from a meteor - so ye ... beyond earth!
@RicardoMoralesMassin 2 жыл бұрын
My feelings exactly. I was like yeah, I'd fall to my knees on my hut and call a God any guy who would show up with THAT
@bo_392 2 жыл бұрын
alien trash lands on earth, humans go ape over it, more at 11
@ChadKakashi 2 жыл бұрын
2:08 picking up a dagger to point to the fine details. That’s most Skall thing I’ve ever seen from you.
@khandimahn9687 2 жыл бұрын
The craftsmanship that went into these is just amazing.
@O-D-X 2 жыл бұрын
What about the craftsmanship and research that went into making this video for us neophytes.
@sanguiniusszuiriel4984 2 жыл бұрын
I’d personally love to see your opinions on the techniques required to begin training with a spear, and possibly some interesting spear designs that allow for differences in fighting style based on their shape or design. Love the work you do, and I appreciate you taking the time to share your interests and passions with us. From mine to yours, thank you.
@Cin9999 2 жыл бұрын
there are literally zero requirements which it was the most common weapon
@logic9140 2 жыл бұрын
There are zero requirements to use many weapons but to be expert that’s different People spend years studying how to yield sticks and staff best, I can see those techniques being combined with spear but now u have point and more U can have various wings or things that you learn to use for deflection shielding etc Thrusting throwing or cut centric Pairing it with other things or formations So I can imagine complicated
@Cin9999 2 жыл бұрын
@@logic9140 Did he ask to be an expert? That doesnt even make sense he just wants to get startet
@seraphwithatank6535 2 жыл бұрын
Hashtag polearms Am I right?
@kingofravens6335 2 жыл бұрын
Lindybeige has some awesome videos on spear use from fightcamp
@Henbot 2 жыл бұрын
This stuff is honestly fascinating, especially the quality, we forget that they had the same brains we do, just different tools and techniques or 'science'. The incredible craftsmanship and by hand is mind-blowing.
@calebking707 2 жыл бұрын
Very epic
@trulyinfamous 2 жыл бұрын
We really are doing our ancestors dirty. They were just like us, it's just society and technology that has changed. We've been the same humans for thousands of years.
@TallicaMan1986 2 жыл бұрын
@@trulyinfamous I think the Internet fundamentally changed the game. The amount of information being spread world wide is unlike anything recorded history has ever seen. Not to mention. Technology in of itself is a form of Art. The Large Hadron Collider? Beautiful.
@matthieuniclas9784 2 жыл бұрын
Holy shit. Yeah please more of this, this is great
@MarcJaxon 2 жыл бұрын
Alternate Title: Pointing a Fancy Knife at VERY Fancy Knives/Swords
@octopunch9300 2 жыл бұрын
Sword Jesus showing us the bling.
@leetri 2 жыл бұрын
I wonder how much the craftsmen were compensated for these pieces. Like, if you made one of these could you live off the profits for years or did you just barely recover the cost of the time and materials?
@Howjadoo22 2 жыл бұрын
I would guess that, if you're making things like these for rich and powerful customers, you're probably being compensated quite generously.
@VespertilioGiganticus 2 жыл бұрын
Years.
@jacobosaldarriaga4820 2 жыл бұрын
I am not educated in this but I'd assume they weren't really compensated but rather were provided for, I can imagine that a lot of the artists that made these kingly weapons being closely associated with their leaders at that time and maybe even living in palace grounds or stuff like that, this is just an assumption though.
@7ali7 2 жыл бұрын
I should imagine in many cases the mere privilege of being requested by your liege lord or queen to produce work for them, was all the payment many artisans ever received. For to refuse would have surely meant the dungeons, or death.
@ScottKenny1978 2 жыл бұрын
@@7ali7 no, at the time it was fairly typical to have such an artist live in your manor, basically all needs and expenses covered for a period of time (enough to make at least one item) in addition to a cash stipend. It was called patronage. There was also some significant "poaching" of skilled artists between different nobles. There are very, very few recorded instances of a noble or king killing an artist for refusing to work for them. Doing so would have really pissed off all their neighbors who also wanted that artist to make something for them. Not to mention any guild that the artist may have belonged to.
@hollymacarone6424 2 жыл бұрын
I’m so proud Burmese Dhar is getting recognition! Thank you! The ones you showed are called “Ngat Gee Dawng” which means big bird’s wing. As beautiful as they are,they were used in battles and are fierce weapons! Some are even decorated with jewels. The most famous one in Myanmar history is the one decorated with Burmese ruby which existed in Bagan era!
@MatthewVKing 2 жыл бұрын
I would definitely enjoy seeing more of these, those swords were gorgeous. You could probably do an entire video just on guns, I remember a wheel lock rifle from 1625 featured on the Forgotten Weapons channel that would definitely fit in a video like this.
@comrade-princesscelestia4907 2 жыл бұрын
When will Gun Jesus collab with Knife Jesus
@Henbot 2 жыл бұрын
I'd love to see more, but he is going on the analytics
@calebking707 2 жыл бұрын
Yeah these are great
@henryrodgers7386 2 жыл бұрын
Perhaps a video on fancy combination guns, like the old German matchlock pistols that could be used as a hatchet. Or, more recently, the ridiculous French carbines that fitted an OFFICER'S SWORD as a bayonet. It'd be fascinating to see Skall's opinion on one, seeing as it was specifically designed with up-close crowd control in mind.
@wonderelk4prez706 2 жыл бұрын
Sword Jesus and Gun Jesus should do a colab about the effectiveness of different firearms against different types of medieval armor, from gambison and mail to full plate and beyond.
@highlandoutsider8148 2 жыл бұрын
🤯 Hell. Yes. 👍😅
@misterdinkleburg789 2 жыл бұрын
Or maybe even an indepth look at bayonets and the erasure/modern application of sabres. O.O good idea. Ian would be all about some Kabars and Ak knives. (The latter cut barbed wire with the sheath!)
@christiandauz3742 2 жыл бұрын
American Civil War Rifled-muslets and Revolvers vs every Medieval Armor
@johndododoe1411 2 жыл бұрын
You mean in addition to Skall's own videos on the topic?
@wonderelk4prez706 2 жыл бұрын
@@johndododoe1411 yes. Ian has a rather large and varied collection of firearms that skall doesn't have. And skall has fired at a couple of helmets, a breastplate, and a set of mail if i remember right. It would be very cool to see a wider variety of armor tested.
@nishidohellhillsruler6731 2 жыл бұрын
Me, an extreme cheapskate: "The knife has a stag's antler handle and a brass pummel? Oh, what a luxurious blade!" :D
@palomapalacios6036 2 жыл бұрын
They are all such stunning works! Thank you Skall for showing us the Aztec dagger! You should read Zelia Nuttal’s descriptions of atlatl & atlatl darts inlayed with shells & gems, intricately carved, gilded in precious metals, painted feather designs in vibrant colors & dart heads bound on shafts with metal wire! And so much more!
@Rafael_Mena_Ill 2 жыл бұрын
Ya don't need to read, there are plenty of surviving atlatl's with the described attributes.
@flokoeh4994 Жыл бұрын
those swords are literally breathtaking, they are marvelous artworks
@MajoraZ 2 жыл бұрын
I do essays and content on Mesoamerican history: The "pokeball" symbols on the Aztec Mosiac knife is a pretty widespread iconographic motif in the art of civilizations in or around Central Mexico during the Postclassic period (that shared art style being known as the Mixteca-Puebla or the International style). As Skallagrim says, they can represent eyes, but they're also sometimes used to represent stars and are associated with deities with night sky and stellar ties, and also commonly with death deities like Mictlantecuhtli and Mictecacihuatl... but if you wanna talk about extremely ornate & pretty martial armaments in the context of Mesoamerica, I think their warsuits, helmets, and shields are what really deserves attention. The most basic type of armor worn amongst the Aztec was a sort of gambeson vest or tunic (known as Ichcahuipilli in Nahuatl, the Aztec language), but over this more elite soldiers wore additional armor, known as either Tlahuiztli for a full body suit or Ehuatl for a ornate tunic. These were made from an additional thick textile base, and then covered in tens to hundreds of thousands of feathers, with feathers of different colors being arranged in such a way to make different patterns and insignia (such as geometric designs, jaguar spots, mythological motifs, etc.) to indicate rank and unit division. Many of these feathers would have been iridescent (coming from hummingbirds or quetzals) so they would have had a metallic sheen that changed color based on the viewing angle. Shields and helmets also were adorned with Feather Mosiasc, but sometimes also precious stones (like the knife in the video, though the shields made entirely from stone/shell mosiacs are probably ceremonial. There are also very similar stone/shell mosiac masks over a wood base too) gold, copper, or bronze ornamentation, etc. What's truly remarkable is some of the Feather mosaic "paintings" produced in the early colonial period by Aztec artisians for the Spanish, which depict catholic religious scenes, but again, made from tens to hundreds of thousands of feathers indivually arranged rather then out of paint, many of which were iridiescent and glimmer. Some of these are so detailed it is impossible to even tell it's not made out of paint if not for that shimmering and if you don't closely inspect them. A quickj search of "Aztec feather painting" on google will bring some up. I'd go into more detail about all of this, about each of the 3 types of armor I mentioned, who got to wear them specific variations of patterns, shield insignia, etc (and I'd love to talk about the variety of weapons used amongst Mesoamerican civilizations, there's so much more then just knives and Macuahuitl) but KZfaq tends to mark my comments as spam when they are too long, so I'll leave it here. If people wanna learn more there was actually a Webinar earlier this year as part of a CLAAS Webinar series where Laura Filloy did a presentation on some of the surviving Aztec shields, how they were constructed, where feathers were sourced from, etc, which I highly recommend. Feel free to also reach out to me via DM on twiter, I'm Majora__Z there, i'm always happy to answer questions on Mesoamerica and provide resources/.
@ScottKenny1978 2 жыл бұрын
Sweet, thanks for the info!
@rom7809 2 жыл бұрын
That really interesting, man! Thanks!
@bc7138 2 жыл бұрын
Very interesting information. I saw an Aztec feathered shield in a book and it looked amazing, even though the color of the feathers had rather faded after nearly 500 years. It was brought to Europe after the conquest as a gift for the Holy Roman Emperor Charles V, and was described by the artist Hans Holbein, I believe.
@HAN0N777 2 жыл бұрын
Beautiful blades, love the variety of origins and styles!
@calebking707 2 жыл бұрын
Very epic blades
@Str4vv 2 жыл бұрын
Great video! The Swords from Maximilian are my favorites. I´m a sucker for gold/black contrast and European blade styles.
@nere3318 2 жыл бұрын
sometimes you become a bit jaded, you feel like you've seen everything. but then you see something so impressive and so rich in history and implications, here I am as a modern person in awe at a thousand year blade. if I was a 12th century farmer Joe tending to my farm, and I saw some of those, I'd believe them if they told me they were sent by god
@markusbrieden865 2 жыл бұрын
Would love a few more looks at egyptian and aztec pieces :) Great video, Skall :)
@sim.frischh9781 2 жыл бұрын
This was fascinating, those blades are definitely what one would call a cultural heritage. The rifle as well, though that probably would already go as a national treasure.
@Rjm1331 2 жыл бұрын
Been looking forward to this one!
@johnfischer707 2 жыл бұрын
This is definitely one of my favourite videos of yours! I also appreciated the Premiere feature use :) Mostly just commenting for the algorithm, but figured I'd throw in some nice words! Keep it up!
@LordZachael 2 жыл бұрын
Fascinating video Skall! The level of detail in these is mind blowing. Thanks for your time making this video!
@jonnyo.7319 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you sooo much for the awesome video! The weapons you picked are truely astonishing!
@HBFT_Gaming 2 жыл бұрын
I like this video because of its insight into what Skall finds fascinating/beautiful as I do for the weapons/artistry. :)
@PsyKotyK 2 жыл бұрын
Yes more , i love to see this stuff. Its crazy how the nicest weapon was the oldest. The dagger. Perhaps a video on sword maintenance and where to get tatamimi mats and stuff.
@AnotherBrownAjah 2 жыл бұрын
Looking good today Bud. I've been excited about this video
@user-dz3go3qv4v 2 жыл бұрын
Those are gorgeous! I will be really happy too see more in the future.
@wowfirebat 2 жыл бұрын
Beautiful and inspiring. Your commentary is great too. I would appreciate more of this. It wouldn't necessarily have to focus on the most intricate or gaudy pieces: some weapons are just esthetically pleasing by design. I like learning new things about how craftsmen around the world have made things and found beautiful solutions to problems or shown off their incredible skill.
@elsasswow 2 жыл бұрын
"Engravings... give thou no tactical advantage whatsoever" Sir Ocelot of house Revolver
@53luxornanaelcamio17 2 жыл бұрын
This is absolutely fascinating!💛💛💛 Love your channel.
@sorrowjv 2 жыл бұрын
Amazing video! Such beautiful pieces (and very informative commentary as well)
@foxymoronvideos3270 2 жыл бұрын
I can't even begin to imagine how stressful it must have been to craft some of these. They'd probably have to live and work in the middle of nowhere to get away from unwanted sounds. It'd be nerve-wracking enough trying to carefully work away at these inticate details, but if you hear someone step on a twig or something, you'd have a heart attack thinking you'd just ruined the masterpiece. There must have been times when these guys were living on the borderline of perpetual nervous breakdowns. The fact that all of these pieces were created with primitive hand tools, in some cases using Bronze Age technology, makes it all the more impressive. Especially working with meteoric iron. Even in comparatively modern times, working with meteoric iron isn't easy, so to do it in the Bronze Age... just damn, it's hard to get more impressive than that.
@rumpelpumpel7687 2 жыл бұрын
funny thing about "primitive handtools" is that the handtools for woodworking/carpenter and smithing/metal processing and other crafts did not change much for the last ~500-1000 yrs. The tools might be of slightly better quality today, if it comes to clean homogenous material, but apart from that, the only thing that really changed are the handles. Most of them are slip-proof rubber-plastic handles today. And you can get abrasives for fine-sanding much easier and in all shapes and formes today. But if a craftsman of today (hi it's me) looks at tools from the 10th century, it all looks quite familiar. :) (same for tools from the celts, like tools found in La Tène) -ofc powertools make work easier today. But keep in mind, they are not completly new tools, they only do a fast job on the energy-consuming part for the human handling it. Like moving a sawblade, turning sanding material and so forth. And a prestep to modern powertools were probably waterwheels that transfered energy to swing smithing hammers for example (nothing for delicate work though, i give you that). But still, the tools they used were not primitive. They were hand-pwered, thats all xD
@calebking707 2 жыл бұрын
🤙🏻👌🏻
@Member_zero 2 жыл бұрын
Yeah King Tut's dagger is my favourite of the bunch. Because the material is actualy very good for the time from practical standpoint and not just ornamental. It is better than most blades would be at the time I immagine. So it would realy be like a dagger of legends, sent from the sky to defeat pharaoh's enemies, supperior to all other weapons. The handle and scabbard are just a bonus - to reflect balde's fighting characteristics. If a blade like that didn't have a golden hilt ... that would be just an insult. Didn't save the guy from his hunting accident tho ... wielded a blade of gods ... got pwned by deer :P So maybe ... the dagger was cursed!
@MonteMind 2 жыл бұрын
In a similar vein of blinged-out swords, I would appreciate it if you made a video about sword hilts that are made out of different material such as bamboo (katanas for example), ivory, etc.
@juliaevelsizer4445 2 жыл бұрын
I like this. It is well done and has some wow factor. Thank you for your time and comments. I loom foward to seeing more.
@jlreger 2 жыл бұрын
Loved this presentation! Amazing when given by a knowledgeable host.
@shadrakistann6833 2 жыл бұрын
“It’s made of meteoric iron, which tends to capture people’s imaginations” what a diplomatic way of saying there are a bunch of alien crazies out there
@seanheath4492 2 жыл бұрын
To be fair, it's had lots of fantastic properties ascribed to it even before little green men from outer space became a popular concept.
@seraphwithatank6535 2 жыл бұрын
ITS FROM THE GODS!
@silverhand9965 2 жыл бұрын
@@seanheath4492 Yeah,hard to not get wild theories and ideas in your head when a new,unknown metal that's better than the best you have in almost every aspect falls down from the sky to be forged into a blade fit for a god-king
@DJMarcO138 2 жыл бұрын
I like these videos, personally. More than the sword tests if I'm being honest.
@rorydonaldson2794 2 жыл бұрын
I really enjoy these videos, I like seeing unique and skillfully made historical arms and armor
@nedwardmumford7525 2 жыл бұрын
Great video! Loved seeing these different things!
@mrladygirl 2 жыл бұрын
School teacher: Point at smart board with a pointer Skall: Knife
@Scarlet_Soul 2 жыл бұрын
The shiny...it calls to us.... Shiiiiiiny
@wyjerz 2 жыл бұрын
woah, super awesome job of collecting them together and introducing them. These are real treasures and artifacts!
@jovicagasic98 2 жыл бұрын
Beautiful works of art. Thoroughly enjoyed 👌
@niklasw.1297 2 жыл бұрын
leaving a nice comment just for algorithm
@wyverncraft4566 2 жыл бұрын
Could you do a vid looking at Chinese weapons like why chinese spear hafts are bendy?
@voodooozo3755 2 жыл бұрын
Isnt that for more momentum while swinging?
@asterisk606 2 жыл бұрын
You should search for someone who focuses on Chinese historical weapons specifically. I'm sure there are many of them out there.
@thelongestsword 2 жыл бұрын
That was Amazing! Loved seeing all the beautiful blades and pain staking work that went into them from all periods of time.
@jayrobinson5033 2 жыл бұрын
Great video Skall, love your content as always!
@pinpetos 2 жыл бұрын
Metallurgical pedantry: an alloy being defined as stainless has to do with a minimum chromium content, not nickel. An example with 15% chromium and 3% nickel can be considered stainless steel, while the inverse is not true. Some stainless grades have no nickel at all! Great video!
@Anderson_101 2 жыл бұрын
Let’s imagine being killed “rightly” with one of these.
@maccurtis730 2 жыл бұрын
Sexy death by pommel.
@docstockandbarrel 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the putting the time into our entertainment! Always great into. Love the descriptions of the blade art, like describing the flavor of a wine.
@lambs5258 2 жыл бұрын
Awesome video skall, so fun to see all this!
@loicduchange4429 2 жыл бұрын
that's awesome MORE !!! maybe a few more europeans and chinese ones next time and maybe 1 katana if the weebs are crying over it
@andreasbjerreovergaard4641 2 жыл бұрын
First time i try video not working
@avodarth 2 жыл бұрын
It’s not released yet
@LunarBulletDev 2 жыл бұрын
its a premiere video, meaning it will release when the counter goes to 0
@andreasbjerreovergaard4641 2 жыл бұрын
Never expirenced i could not tell. I did not see a counter. Im casting. Maybe put something on the still with note and utc in case of problems. Telling u because I have heard you wanting feedback to reach more and understand feature and quirks. I reacon yt changes and bugs around from time to time so maybe different next week :)
@stefanfranke5651 2 жыл бұрын
That was the content I needed right now! Pure (deadly) beauty for my sore and weary eyes 😍
@shaynecarter-murray3127 2 жыл бұрын
Definitely good to see you enjoying the material.
@oolooo 2 жыл бұрын
1- If the decorations on your weapon can not withstand very hard usage and abuse , they are an insult to the material , the weapon itself , the arts of using the weapon and decorating it , yourself and even the person that might be harmed by it . 2- The fact that engravings , inlays and especially in-setting of gemstones in crossguards and pommels of Arming Swords rarely ever happened and still rarely happen now is insulting and a detriment to Human existence .
@tycarne7850 2 жыл бұрын
All of that is only true if your weapon is actually a weapon; most of the things Skall is looking at were decorations and status symbols, and never intended to be used in combat. This specific use of weapons exists to this day; when I was in the British army, there was all sorts of ceremonial crap knocking around the various regiments, including (generally) blunt swords, uniforms that were obviously wildly unsuitable for actual use in the field, actual bore loading cannons, totally impractical polearms(!), goats, nicely shiny but useless armour, some truly ridiculous helmets and hats, you name it. I can look back on it with a sense of humour now, but at the time, those symbols, though not intended for combat, were very important for fostering a sense of identity and togetherness, amongst other purposes. Making some bizarre blanket declaration otherwise is basically revealing your ignorance of human history and culture, not revealing the truth to all those who are ready for it, or whatever you think it is you're doing. You're not a samurai, mate, even if you have convinced yourself you are, in your own head.
@dcyphered1 2 жыл бұрын
Wow not even half way through and really enjoying this more than I thought I would. Historical amazingly detailed blades!
@FlinnGaidin 2 жыл бұрын
Amazing craftsmanship. Great video 👍🏻
@user-jp3ni6yn7m 2 жыл бұрын
Amazing work again Skall
@eugenefender1279 2 жыл бұрын
Definitely make more vids like this man! Great watch!
@garrettjackson9897 2 жыл бұрын
Absolutely love your videos Skal! Your videos reinvigorated my interest in this subject
@darthwalrus4740 2 жыл бұрын
Always great to come home and see a new video from Skallagrim! Nice way to start the evening, love this stuff. :D
@MaeckesPlanB 2 жыл бұрын
One of your best videos in my opinion!
@armahdhi8749 2 жыл бұрын
Please more of these episodes. My jaw dropped at how dazzling these weapons are.
@burak2329 2 жыл бұрын
I enjoyed the video at 2 am. I just couldn't stop watching. Thanks a lot for the great effort, very interesting!
@benjaminbrand3714 2 жыл бұрын
Awesome work as always man!
@cobiemccoy 2 жыл бұрын
Awesome video! Hopefully a part 2 one day!
@theangrycheeto 2 жыл бұрын
Please do a part 2. Absolutely love these.
@ByrdManKun 2 жыл бұрын
Dude This is great. I like these videos. Thank you for sharing these beautifully blinged blades.
@shadown5757 2 жыл бұрын
Beautiful and excellent pieces, thank you for sharing 😎👍
@TimmyB1867 2 жыл бұрын
Always nice seeing some of the amazing examples of art and craft in weapons. I like simplicity for my own tastes, but it's cool seeing all the things made for the purpose of being beautiful.
@rogerlacaille3148 2 жыл бұрын
That final piece you showed was absolutely exquisite!
@aslakjacobsen1517 2 жыл бұрын
this is probably my favorite video you have made Skall
@OG_Fireflare 2 жыл бұрын
Very much enjoyed this!
@shawnwolf5961 2 жыл бұрын
Wow, these swords just look amazing! Awesome video!
@FeralMess 2 жыл бұрын
Great video and content! Thank you, Skall!
@KamiSeiTo 2 жыл бұрын
Yes! More!! ^o^ Thanks a lot, it was amazing.
@andrepakulak2513 2 жыл бұрын
Those are all incredible! Great vid
@hiI4mT3o 2 жыл бұрын
Nice video, these are some Insanely beautiful swords !
@rogue1345 2 жыл бұрын
This was fantastic I would love to see more like this!
@JoshuaC0rbit 2 жыл бұрын
These videos and sword tests are my absolute favorite. I drool over amazing craftsmanship like this.
@shanebisme 2 жыл бұрын
Great video. Great idea for a video and excellent choices you made to show us. This is the type of video I click on and watch as soon as I see it.
@calebking707 2 жыл бұрын
Great video as always man.
@LuxisAlukard 2 жыл бұрын
Great video! Nice pointer, it deserves a video of it's own! =) And thanks for all the links in the description!
@miguelvillanueva9438 2 жыл бұрын
Those weapons were real POGGERS, mate. Great vid ❤️
@kieran2221 2 жыл бұрын
This is really excellent content, thanks Skal. I've always watched for your historical content - so more like this, please!? :D
@HanasDad 2 жыл бұрын
This video was really interesting and entertaining! Thank you for making it!
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