Uploaded January 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Here is something I despise: Stealing someone else's work and trying to profit off of it. It comes in many forms, and all are reprehensible. Obviously I'm *not* talking about taking inspiration from existing designs... just about everyone does that on some level, and there is nothing wrong with being influenced by what came before. Blatantly copying and exploiting work you're not willing to do yourself is something entirely different.
This came up when I found a Zombie Tools ripoff on Temu and went on an angry rant about it during a stream. I feel strongly about this, so figured it warrants a video as well.
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Here is something I despise: Stealing someone else's work and trying to profit off of it. It comes in many forms, and all are reprehensible. Obviously I'm *not* talking about taking inspiration from existing designs... just about everyone does that on some level, and there is nothing wrong with being influenced by what came before. Blatantly copying and exploiting work you're not willing to do yourself is something entirely different.
This came up when I found a Zombie Tools ripoff on Temu and went on an angry rant about it during a stream. I feel strongly about this, so figured it warrants a video as well.
*** 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
Merch:
bonfire.com/store/skallswag
If you want to join Bonfire to start selling your own merch: bonfire.com/welcome/07bb14169c804
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
*** Other social media ***
https://bsky.app/profile/skallagrim.bsky.social
facebook.com/SkallagrimYT
instagram.com/skallagrim_yt
#skallagrim #rant #plagiarism #counterfeit #fake #knockoff #sword #knife
