This makes me think of my favourite detail in the Lord of the Rings films. The sword Aragon uses as a ranger has a small whetstone and a small eating knife stuck in the scabbard. It's never used in the movies. It's just there as a nice detail.

Beautiful work Sir, this brought back memories of the LOTR extras, Viggo Mortensen suggesting a knife set and bow for someone roaming around the wilds. As he said he's not going to hunt and butcher a deer with his sword.

“You can never have too many knives.” - Logen Ninefingers

Utensils sets like this would actually be a great subject for a well-produced book, every bit as much as swords.

I love hearing this stuff cause this will just add these smaller more improtant details to my story

Maybe this would be bad news from a business point of view, but as an amateur leather worker I'd love to see more of you process for making these multiple blade scabbards.

Swiss army knife middle-age edition ^^

It is pretty interesting to see that the people in different part of the world independently developed exactly the same thing. In Japan, on the scabbard(拵え) of a katana or wakizashi, there a usually one place for a small knife(小柄), and another place for a pricker(笄).

Your skill of craftsmanship amazes me every time. Wonderful.

I know this is an older video now but I'd like to point out that this is also an affliction of many bushcrafters. There are many combinations that I've seen dependent on requirements or personal preference. Having a machete / hatchet / tomahawk on your belt for those bigger tasks whilst having a smaller bushcraft knife / cleaver attached to the scabbard along with a pouch for a folding saw, small sharpening stone, tinder box and / or eating utensils is not uncommon. It's just purely for convenience, having all related items in one place. So this could also just serve as backup to the reasoning behind why they did it all those years ago. It just keeps life simple when you're out there having to rely on what you have on you to live.

Awesome and genius system. Next party I tell everyone to bring their knives and forks 💪🙏😍

Interestingly enough, I remember watching the behind the scenes documentaries on the props and costumes of Jackson's The Lord of the Rings adaptations, and Richard Taylor showed that Aragorn's sword scabbard has an extra integrated scabbard for a smaller, ordinary medieval knife. Useful for eating, or just carving a stick, etc. There was even a tiny compartment for a whetstone, to sharpen the knife edge or sword edge when needed. I really like details like that, clearly inspired by historical precedents. Your dagger with an extra compartment for an eating knife instantly reminded me of that.

This stuff looks amazingly well done. So much craftsmanship

"Why have 1 big knife, if you can have two?" Tod: What About 6.

the 2 kitchen knives are gorgeous. I love that set.

Great Episode Tod, do you have some info about Throwing Knives in Medieval times? You deserve much more views and Subscribers my friend! Cheers from Czech

When you’re in trouble and wanted to pull out a dagger to kill someone quickly and quietly... But you pulled out a spoon...

A thought about the three-piece set: I, myself am often surprised that the spoon seems not to be very well represented, considering the prevalence of gruel and pottage in the medieval diet.

Dear Tod, Thank you for showing us more of your fine créations. They are beautifully made and it shows how skilled our forebearers actually were. On top of that it is a history lesson and once more opens the door for all to see how meals were eaten and how everyone carried their own utensils. It's almost like one was on a life-long camping trip where you had to have all your gear all the time.

I have been in awe and delight of the Deutsch serving sets since I saw my first photo. Erhaben in Funktion und Kunst. Super! 😊🥰

Very very interesting, I love medieval arms and armour but having been a chef it was doubly interesting to see chefs knives sets, thanks.

Thank you Mr Tod this is my favorite KZfaq channel looking forward to more

A very likeable tecnical explanation. And the serving set is wonderfull!

I love the idea of the bonded leather technique. Such a seemingly simple solution for complex geometry but yields a beautiful result. Thank you for sharing.

They do this with Kukris too, they all usually come with 2 smaller knives tucked into the sheath.

Wow I'm blown away by those knife and tools

Love your stuff, really interesting videos showcasing the weaponry and tools in the middle ages. Can't wait for the next one!

Really fascinating. Our ancestors were practical people for sure.

A bit addicted to your videos since discovering your channel! Always awesome to have such varied and based historical information about weapons!

Amazing work, thanks for sharing!

Thank you for the lesson, and mind blowing workmanship.

This is just amazing. I've never heard of these, but this video of yours just solved some problems I had (as an amateur writer who worries a lot about small details). Thank you, sir.

I can't get over the craftsmanship you do just absolutely stunning and i like the history lessons

All very beautiful works, great video

Such pretty work!

Truely gems. Beauty and usability

You truly are a master craftsman. Absolutely stunning work.

Beautiful work and great historical information, as always

I didn't even know I needed to know this! Thanks Tod! Now that you're back you can educate me more!

I am just awed by the craftmanship. The blades, the hilts, the scabbards... I don't know if anyone can bring themselves to using these, they look so pretty. And yeah, I know you make them to be used, they are not wall-hangers, I just don't think I would... :)

fantastic presentation

You can find scabbards with cooking knives until pretty late. For example I have seen early 20th century pictures of chefs with such a piece of equipment - even the first printing of the Larousse Gastronomique (1938) has pictures of it. Those scabbards were pretty simple, made of walnut wood with brass or copper alloy fittings. Usually they contained 4 pieces : a big 11" blade chef's knife, a 6" carving or filetting knife, a 4" paring knife and a large trussing needle (about 10"). Some of them also had a fourth knife, some a 10" carving knife, some a 9" chef's knife. It's amazing to see how long those scabbards were actually used by chefs.

Thank you Tod.I always wondered about that

Thank you for sharing your incredible work and knowledge! Love the videos, friend.

That at 0:01 is handsdown the best Bauernwehr/Brotmesser set I have ever seen. Eventhough it uses Antlers, it is really beautiful on this one.

Thank you for your passion and information

I´m pretty sure that the spoon was separate, but carried as well. As for today, the 5 Cs do apply for wanderers and on top of it, they probably did carry a spoon, a bowl and possibly a mug (the latter two when they went e.g. for pilgrimage and expected to get a serving on their long path). For those wondering about the 5 Cs: Cutting: a knife or more Combustion: a fire kit (back then probably a metal box with tinder, flint and striker) Container: a water bladder (today a canteen that can be put on a fire and probably an additional water bottle) Cover: a cloak, a Kilt or a tarp for shelter or as a sleeping bag Cordage: for repairs, improvisation, camping, making traps etc. Lastly, a staff seemed to have been pretty common (for walking on uneven ground, test for swampiness and defense)

Unreal work, it would be so nice to see you making these

Such a great resource, thanks.

thats one amazing looking rondell

Great info and beautiful craftsmanship Tod🤠👍

Thank you for this excellent explanation and presentation :)

Very interesting stuff, thanks Tod.

It's the first time I saw such sets, but they seem to be quite handy, no-brainer they liked then. I really appreciate your craftsmanship, those are really nice knifes.

I used to have a belt with little sheaths for my wallet and phone. It was really convenient, I keep meaning to repair it and add a pocket for my keys.

When I was at the sacrificial part of eid two months ago, the butcher that was handling the animals also had a set like this, it held three knives of different shapes and he kept it on the right side of his belt. His was plastic I think, it was basically a small box with three slots for three knives.

Well done Todd, buitiful workmanship.

Love the show. Be well and keep up the good content.

I have one of the 3 piece sets with the spoon, very useful.

Restock the shirts on your website and I’ll buy one. I love your content and personality, you’re opening up a whole new world to me. Thank you

Enjoyed your video and gave it a Thumbs Up

Nice to more videos from todd

my interest is historical firearms, swords and bows and stuff is way before my interest period, but i could listen this guy talk all day!..i keep learning stuff......very knowledgable, thoroughly enjoy every video!

My dad has a hunting knife set like these. Three knives in one scabbard. Think it was actually made by the W.R. Case Company well before I was born. He's got a bit of a collection.

Nice to see 2(+) knife sets from history. I have a sami knife 2 piece scabbard/knifeset. At work we somethimes tape a smaller knife sheath outside out normal knife. (often a serrated tomato knife outside the usual work knife. Excellent for cutting small ropes and sort of keeping a sharp backup)

Terrific vid, so happy I found your channel.....Happy St. Crispins Day, .......

That's really awesome!! I would love to know more about the case/scabbard making process

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This was carried over in modern times. Here in Bavaria a Hirschfänger or Waidblatt comes with a Nicker in a combined sheath as a hunting implement and they are still in use with traditional hunters (as is the Jagdhorn). While the short Nicker is used to kill a wounded animal by stabbing it in the neck (hence the name Nicker), the Hirschfänger is used to stab into the heart because it is a long and slender blade like a medieval dagger. The Waidblatt has a long and wide blade, it is used like a hatchet to open the animal and take the guts out, while the nicker is used to skin it. Lederhosen have also a sheath for a Nicker built in, so you have your edc tool always at hand for work tasks.

I think it's also very interesting to note that nowadays this preference is coming back around into popularity with the bushcrafting community. People are having sail needles, ferrocerium rods, small whetstones, and smaller eating knives attatched to the sheaths of their primary knives or machetes.

As niche a focus as this videos is.... Holy shit. It's rare I see such a clear example of reeeeaaalllllly oldschool EDC. It's a bit of history reaching out and saying "You are not the first to consider what knife/ tool fits the situation.' This video showcases that thousands÷ human beings have grappled with everything from corrosion to unsuitable blades in odd circumstances. It...well...it feels a bit like reaching back in time, and giving a tiny sliver of voice to all those unremarked people who felt with the simple problem of the tools they had at the time. Well done.

Those knife in the big kitchen knives are MASSIVE

GOOD VIDEO , THANK YOU .

That serving set is gorgeous. As is its case.

combination sets occurred in a lot of different cultures as well. In japan many knife or sword scabbards included smaller side scabbards or storage spaces (such as an attached cloth pouch) for holding various items such as eating implements or items for personal grooming (ie hair/beard combs, tooth picks etc)

Fasinating video Thanks

Cutler on cutlery. Another amazing video.

Late last night, I was stumbling home from a dance under the full moon when a gentleman stepped out from between two houses and slightly belligerently asked me if I had considered the benefits of owning a good set of knives. I replied that I had not, whereupon we were embroiled in an argument. Myself being somewhat the worse for drink, and himself being rather persuasive in spite of his abrasive manner, he got the better of me in the end and I purchased a set, and he threw a pricker for no extra charge. Looking back on the matter in the light of day, I feel slightly embarrassed at the impulse purchase, but the scabbard is nicely decorated and they hold their edges quite well.

I'm guessing the poker was used much like we use forks today, when did forks come into the scene?

People in medieval times liked things in sets, That alone explains why we had daggers with a set of bollocks on them.

I like having sets of things too

They are great tools for cooking

Tod would be the coolest instructor ever.

Awesome

I bought a piggy back outlaw Bowie knife set a few years ago, the big blade broke and was made into a draw knife set(crappy but functional) the small one got a ton of use until it got lost or stolen. Even today sets are a popular thing. I usually carry a mixed set of tools on me daily.

Those knife cases were still used in the 19th century. Buffalo hunters had them. You see some rather crude ones on the internet, but they had some pretty nice ones. Saw a couple of different nice ones back in the early part of this century sometime between 01 and 04. I saved one image to try and make and of course lost it when the computer crashed. It held about five of the common Green River knives.

Of course Germans are going to love this. It's just so typically German :D It's just so convenient.

At the risk of sounding crude...that one scabbard with the metal bit around the rim looks a lot like a "Fleshlight" when looking at it end on.

Cool video, now i need a tutorial to make myself one of these

that second set looks like it would be an amazing addition to my camping/fishing trips, I hope to buy something like that when i save up next instead of a modern "survival" knife

I love these! I've been thinking about making my own multi knife set fr camping and bushcraft. A bit like the scandi sets. Maybe I'll add an eating knife in!

Exceptional craftsmanship and video as always Tod. Love the channel!!! Will you be making more of the Bauernwehr knife sets in the future? I found them to be an ideal idea for a field set. I realize the antler for the handle material can be expensive and more rare. So, I would gladly accept basic bone or hard wood scales. Thank you :)

I knew this was done, that people wore their knives at their belt. However, I did not know it was so widespread, or that a host wouldn't provide cutlery (except maybe spoons). It makes sense, why bother if everyone is going to have a knife on them anyways, but somehow in all my reading on the subject this never sunk in. Really neat stuff, and bloody beautiful knives.

!! You have my word... before i was believing that daggers are used to eat allso!! The small knives allong with the dagger are a joy to see!!! Humans are civilised by the needs! Its a fact!

I Love the editing and scripting. We don't have amazing museums in easy reach in Wyoming Middle of Nowhere. Also, the "Case Knife" gave me an excuse to buy those veg tanned scraps at the Feed Store. Lol.

I'd love to have something like that

Many years ago, before i really heard about the multi knife sets, i built my self an outdoors kit by taping a smaller utility knife to the scabbard of my kukri... funny how you don't reinvent the wheel sometimes!

Tod, excellent video as always. Have you ever considered doing a video covering fabrication of your reproductions? In particular I'm interested in how you form and shape the steel you use...swords, daggers, prods for your crossbows, etc. It seems like that would be a specialty all it's own. In any case, cheers from the states

thanks !!!!!!

Honestly just having a scabbard that could hold like 4 knives would be really helpful