My favorite thing about Tod is just how he talks like he didn't make these things. It just goes to show how invested he is in history and how much he supports historical accuracy over just a dagger that will sell. Love ya Tod keep it up

“I’m copying the mistake somebody else made” Tod is the man!

That spiderweb dagger is honestly the coolest dagger I've ever seen.

There is a lot of work in those daggers, this is a really cool collection

"The French were very keen on three ball daggers." Of course they were.

I love watching daggers I can't afford. God bless Tod for making the Tod Cutlar mark for people like me :)

Also can I just say how impressive it is that Tod has made 14 daggers in just a few weeks! Especially with this level of detail, just thought I'd comment as nobody else seems to have mentioned it.

I'm so glad the science and craftsmanship of these tools are still being produced.

thanks for the video, daggers dont get as much limelight as they deserve. Hearing you talk about the triangle cross section blades being banned made me interested in seeing you talk about modern military combat knives (like the Fairbairn-Sykes and KA-BAR). I'd be interested in your perspective, as someone who makes and knows a lot about historical weapons.

I am an avid customer if Tod's workshop and I must say it is 100% worth it to at least take a browse through his products. I can say from first hand experience that his work is very good and all products he produces are at a high quality. Absolutely love his work and now love his YT, too! Thumbs up to you Tod

As I’ve got older I’ve become more interested in history and have stumbled across this channel and found myself absolutely absorbed by its content and Tod’s engaging presentation style.

I'm now the prouud owner of the horn/antler hilted dagger at 2:27 Absolutely lovely piece!

I am trying to start my journey as a Renaissance vendor and this video helped me a lot! Thank you!

I have just received one of Tod's 13c daggers. It's stunning, it's seriously high quality, and it was very affordable. I'm just a chuffed punter and a fan btw, nothing more. Thank you Tod.

Tod, my friend, you are great !

Regarding the guards on some of the daggers being less than robust, I had thought that they would act more as an arrest for the hand; preventing it from sliding down the blade.

"Quite a fancy piece" I'd say it is quite a phallic peice haha

The second dagger was so nice. My fav of the bunch.

5:55 Video gets demonetized... "It's a French thing." 😅

What a delight, in my long life I have collected and used a lot of knives, graduated onto some backyard cutting and got interested in old weaponry. I have quite a few short-bladed weapons which I am slowly getting rid off but am using my daggers as decoration in my home. The form of a well-styled dagger must have been absolute bling, this video was like a bag of sweeties, I am in the process of acquiring your Cutler range of daggers, more in my budget, but for every rich man, there are 1000 not so rich men who like luxury items.

Absolutely stunning workmanship and I love the hilt of the spiderweb-pommel dagger.

i find the explanation about triangular/cruciform bayonets being banned by the 1922 Geneva convention puzzling 1st: France always has been a signatory part in all Geneva conventions, yet they didn't drop the cruciform bayonet until 1956. they kept using the Rosalie with the Lebel and Berthier and the MAS Mle 1936 was adopted with a cruciform bayonet that stored inside the hand-guard, same for the MAS Mle 1944. 2nd: the Geneva convention does not preoccupy itself with the rules of war, the Geneva convention is concerned in it's ruling with the identification, treatment and protection of wounded, prisoners of war, civilians, medical personnel and medical infrastructure. the ruling over the customs and weapons of war is decided with the Hague conventions of 1899 and 1907 3rd: the Hague conventions have no rules pertaining to bayonets, the closest would the the article 23 of the Hague convention of 1907, point (e) :it is especially forbidden To employ arms, projectiles, or material calculated to cause unnecessary suffering. all documents can be accessed in the website of the ICRC at: ihl-databases.icrc.org/applic/ihl/ihl.nsf/

I seriously loved this video! Watching all these unique craftmanship its just stunning. Im amazed that you possese so many medieval daggers and that says a lot of your dedication and your interest. I love medieval, and i love daggers, and you make very nice videos! So interesting!

Tod, I thoroughly enjoy and appreciate the work you do and the videos you make. I’ve been an Infantryman for over 13 years and what I love most about your work is getting a realistic view and explanation of the tools these Soldiers of the past used. To me it creates a tangible connection to the past as I imagine what it would be like to use in a normal day to day routine.

"It sits on your belt looking dam cool"...awesome! Fantastic channel Tod, you bring history alive for my two sons.

That 14th century spider web pommel dagger is just awesome. The back of the blade is just gorgeous

I love these Tod. I'm a leather craftsman who is starting to move from traditional work (bags, watch straps etc) into sheath-making. I'm loving collaborating with custom cutlers, and as a result of your videos developing an interest in exploring traditional leather kit. That impetus came from watching your vids! Thanks for helping me discover a different dimension to my own interest.

Whilst I prefer what you've done with Henry's stabber, I reckon it would have been a tudor rose. He was all about that branding.

I have one of your bollock daggers in my collection and it is a great piece. I just recently ordered a rondel, and a eating knife that I can carry everyday. The work on your daggers is awesome, especially for the prices and I just can't get enough of them.

How you pronunce Landsknecht is really quite funny. But Great work and a really interesting video!

The dagger with the red handle and spider's web pommel might have been made for someone in the rope industry. The guard looks like rope or yarn and the pommel might be some sort of knot design instead of a spider's web.

Tod, the last dagger you showed would have to be my favourite, not overly glitzy, functional and robust. Your hand would feel very safe and secure and fighting wise if it was to get damaged probably the most inexpensive to repair, I’m also assuming it’s backhand and punching action would be somewhat affective if the situation presented itself. Your feedback and opinions regarding my observations would be most delightful, always a joy to have a craftsman showing his handy work, thanks.

You my good sir are quite the master craftsman,incredibly beautiful work ! Thank you for sharing your knowledge and work with us !

6:00 now i learned something new about the anatomy of french people...

You are obviously both artist and historian. The arts are appreciated.

Just amazed at your level of craftsmanship

"This I made for the king" o_O

TY for showing and giving a knowleadgeable talk through.

There is a lot of work and admirable skill in these daggers.

The spiderweb dagger look so fancy and fantasy-ish I just can't believe it was a historical dagger, and I'm not alone in this, 99% of the medievalists would swear it is just a movie or game prop! Really one of the kind! If you ever come around more fancy designs like this Tod, please show us!

Your supreme craftsmanship, depth of knowledge, and sheer enthusiasm, coupled with clear and concise explanations make your videos a joy to watch. On a point of detail, I thought the difference between English and French bollock daggers was not the number, but that the English bollocks were much bigger.

They are all beautiful - your craftsmanship (and passion) shine through. Many thanks for all the great videos you make and keep up the good work

Those daggers are works of art, each and every one... you're quite the craftsman!!

Thank you so much for taking the time to show off your work. Simply beautiful pieces each and every one.

I have bought two of your "eating knives" sold by Kult of Athena. The prices seemed more than reasonable and I believe I can trust your quality.

love those particularly the gentleman's stiletto dagger....outstanding...

Quillon Daggers are my favorite. Looks like a little sword. Also it’s a very practical design for dagger.

I've seen this video a couple of times now, and I have to say I'm amazed by your work! The German bollock dagger must be some of the prettiest bollock dagger I've ever seen!

I have never had any interest in knives, daggers, swords, etc. But after watching a few of your videos and seeing your passion, I'm a fan now. I wanna buy some of these now lol

What a superb array of stabbers ! I like what Tod said about the aesthetics being just as if not more important that comfort. These weapons were dress bling that spoke about the wearer. At least that's how I am understanding what I'm hearing. I have one of Tod's quillon daggers, now I want more ! Really fancy a rondel now ! Great work Tod, and I really admire youre facts and no nonsense approach.

Love the checkerboard pattern on the lacing on some of the sheathes.

The daggers being made to be either practical and simple or decorative, really puts into perspective the stark differences between frequently used weapons and daggers. Really cool stuff, though! I'd love to see more daggers

Henry 8th dagger looks really well thought through, everything just seems to fit together nicely, well done!

You should be extremely proud of your ability to make such fine daggers sir.

As you were saying that triangular blades are against the Geneva Convention I couldn't help glancing at the stiletto on my shelf...glad they're civilian legal! Beautiful work as always Tod.

Lovely work Tod, thanks for posting.

Great video, even better craftsmanship! Beautiful work, your pride and enjoyment of the work shines through

I just ordered the Spiderweb Quillion @11:46. I can't believe it was still available. I have several of Tod's daggers and this will be a fine addition to my collection.

I would absolutely love a video on the process of building medieval dagger hilts. Or sheaths for that matter!

I think a limpet shell pommel would have looked great with that shell guard design! All of your work is so intricate! I also like learning some of the history behind each design. All the best...

Breath-taking skill, Tod.

Wow works of art, I tinker with knives in my garage and know how hard it is to get everything so symmetrical like that great job.

The second one is bloody gorgeous.

The last dagger was my favorite. I really like the chisel work on the pommel. It does mirror well.

Us English DO prefer two balls rather than the three piece set

I love your work, u keep the past alive.

I think you are really nailing it with your interpretations of the style at that time, the recent videos have been so good!

I love your videos. Been lurking for a couple of years now. I really appreciate you sharing your knowledge and creations.

Magnificent work! I didn' t know about the triangular blades being against the Geneva Convention for military use due to the wounds they created. I heard Henry VIII once visited Hatfield House back in the 1500's and left a dagger there with a green stone in the pommel, but by the 1700' s it had disappeared....

Your recreation of the Henry VIII dagger is one of my favourites. You nailed the styling!

Thanks for the video. I particularly enjoyed being surprised to recognize the Catharsis reel at the end.

Very nice indeed. When I see wonderful videos like this, I anguish over moving back to Australia. A land that is most definitely not the same as the one I left 30 years ago.

Wonderful work on that second to last one, never would have known it was not original!

Beautiful work. I can’t tell you how much I appreciate you sharing you knowledge.

The problem with the UN convention on triangular and square blades is (besides it being baseless and there being no difficulty in stitching a three sided wound if you've had a bit of practice (grapes are useful)) but that a single edged blade IS a triangular blade. Unless it's double sided then it's quadrilateral and has four sides.

Very cool. Seeing the different styles of daggers. And great info!

You are an artist sir. Breathing talent.

Eagerly awaiting my ealmy 14th century quillon dagger from the Todcutler range!

Tri-bollock dagger? Hmmmm, now we know where Total Recall got that idea... Joking aside, these are lovely! The Bauernweher you featured in an earlier video is one of my favorite pieces of yours.

Wow ! What a stunning collection ! You have some talent Tod . I own one of your bollock daggers , excellent craftsmanship . Thank you ! 🙂👍🍗🍷🍻

That last dagger had a cool handle to it, quite interesting looking.

These are masterpieces Tod. I can't even imagine how to start making something like this. You should do a video on how you got into blacksmithing.

Beautiful craftsmanship!

Excellent craftsmanship and historical notes. Thank you!

Not daggers, but I was looking through museum pages the other day for original langes Messers (or grosses, or kriegs). I found tons of dussaks and later period pieces, but very few Messers. Great looking work as always, I thoroughly enjoy it!

That first dagger is gorgeous! Should've saved it for last, nothing else quite matched it for me 🤣

The third one and the second-from-last one are gorgeous.

I know a few weeks is a vague term but I'm amazed you can turn out that many pieces, especially when they are all different.

Best opening logo i've ever seen, rewound just to watch it again!

They are not illegal under the Geneva Convention. The Hauge covers weapons, and triangular bayonets and knives are not mentioned, and they can be sewn up.

A wealth of knowledge. Thank you!

I already own three of your daggers! I love them!

Amazing craftsmanship Tod, would you consider making any videos showing the process of making weapons?

Really like that first roundel dagger Plain and functional, minimal frills

great work...it would be nice to see the complete process on how to manufacture at least one of them....

I always love watching your videos. You're a real craftsman, Tod.

I really like the English rundle man at arms dagger from 1450. It's a bit more plain Jane but just cool looking!

I am curious if Todd would entertain the idea of making a blade but fixing the mistakes. I really appreciate the historical accuracy of replicating weapons as they are, but i do wonder if he does productions that "fix" the errors. Maybe thats more something you have to request custom.

Lovely and instructional, as always. Thank you mate!