Uploaded June 2025 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
This is a follow-up to the previous video, where I put up most of my collection for sale to fund health expenses. So now I want to express my gratitude for the overwhelming support that has poured, and also to clarify why these things aren't covered by insurance, as well as a general update on what I intend to do.
If you haven't seen that video yet: youtu.be/gPQ2bhtRVqM
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Where to get HEMA gear and practice swords:
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I highly recommend the balms and oils from Beard Sorcery:
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Books about history, martial arts, swords, knives, video/audio equipment, and other stuff I recommend:
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Canada - amzn.to/2HeOCMA
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This is a follow-up to the previous video, where I put up most of my collection for sale to fund health expenses. So now I want to express my gratitude for the overwhelming support that has poured, and also to clarify why these things aren't covered by insurance, as well as a general update on what I intend to do.
If you haven't seen that video yet: youtu.be/gPQ2bhtRVqM
*** Support the channel ***
Help fund future videos, get bonus content and access to an exclusive Discord server:
patreon.com/skallagrim
youtube.com/channel/UC3WIohkLkH4GFoMrrWVZZFA/join
Other ways to support the channel by shopping through affiliate links:
Kult of Athena, my favorite online store for reproductions of historical arms and armor, fantasy swords, etc:
kultofathena.com/?koa=259
Where to get HEMA gear and practice swords:
woodenswords.com/?Click=1799
GamerSupps powdered energy drinks and other stuff (I particularly like the SUS snack bars):
gamersupps.gg/Skall
I highly recommend the balms and oils from Beard Sorcery:
beardsorcery.com/?ref=0UEFtHWvZEmtD
Books about history, martial arts, swords, knives, video/audio equipment, and other stuff I recommend:
US - amazon.com/shop/skallagrimnilsson
Canada - amzn.to/2HeOCMA
*** Other social media ***
https://bsky.app/profile/skallagrim.bsky.social
facebook.com/SkallagrimYT
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![Is This Worthy of a Pirate? - Dussack by Adam Bodorics (Review)
Depending on how you like to define the terms, this could be called a cutlass (or tessack, or Sinclair Hilt saber, or maybe even storta). If you ask me, its the cooler pirate saber. ;)
Its sort of like a very short falchion with a shell guard (and thumb ring). Either way it may be small, but its a great sword design. In this video I test a reproduction dussack (or rather two different versions) made by Adam Bodorics and give you my impression of the quality, handling, etc.
*** Specifications ***
Overall length: 78 cm (30.7 in)
Weight: Light version - 748 g (1 lb 10 oz), Heavy version - 941 g (2 lbs 1 oz)
[normally I would list more measurements, but it has come to my attention that some Chinese manufacturers rip off designs and copy whatever measurements they can find]
Material: 6150 spring steel
Hilt assembly: Full tang, peened
*** Pros / Cons ***
+ Nimble (even the heavy version)
+ Very sharp edge, powerful cutter
+ Durable blade
(+ Subjective: looks awesome)
- Somewhat rough finish
- The pommel of the light version loosened up a little
*** Where to get it ***
https://www.kultofathena.com/product/adam-bodorics-francois-dussack-with-scabbard-light-version/?koa=259 (affiliate link)
https://www.instagram.com/adambodorics/
*** Merch ***
https://www.bonfire.com/store/skallswag/
If you want to join Bonfire to start selling your own merch: https://www.bonfire.com/welcome/07bb14169c804/
*** Support the channel ***
Help fund future videos, get bonus content and access to an exclusive Discord server:
http://www.patreon.com/skallagrim
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Other ways to support the channel by shopping through affiliate links:
Kult of Athena, my favorite online store for reproductions of historical arms and armor, fantasy swords, etc:
https://www.kultofathena.com/?koa=259
Where to get HEMA gear and practice swords:
http://www.woodenswords.com/?Click=1799
GamerSupps powdered energy drinks and other stuff (I particularly like the SUS snack bars):
https://gamersupps.gg/Skall
I highly recommend the balms and oils from Beard Sorcery:
https://beardsorcery.com/?ref=0UEFtHWvZEmtD
Books about history, martial arts, swords, knives, video/audio equipment, and other stuff I recommend:
US - https://www.amazon.com/shop/skallagrimnilsson
Canada - https://amzn.to/2HeOCMA
*** Other social media ***
https://bsky.app/profile/skallagrim.bsky.social
https://www.facebook.com/SkallagrimYT
https://www.instagram.com/skallagrim_yt/
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