Uploaded August 2025 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Have you ever wondering what a two-handed scythe might do against a longsword, or even dual hook swords? Or who might have the upper hand when fighting sickle against shortsword?
In this video I'm looking at four sparring sessions from different channels, feating medieval weapons that you don't see often. Or, in case of the scythe, even a tool... The blade is mounted at a right angle, unlike a war scythe. Basically an oversized pick... which is really hard to defend against.
Check out the videos that I'm commenting on here:
“Billhook vs Shield and Scythe” by @MagetheGriffin
youtube.com/watch?v=hmep9_qdL2g
“Scythe vs hook sword sparring” by @斗战胜会视频站
youtube.com/watch?v=X7AuxB0i_OQ
“slow sparring with synthetic scythe and longsword” by @sjuharadsfaktskola6796youtube.com/watch?v=VTnJNPSeyYs
“Sickle vs Short Sword Sparring” by @zukuru
youtube.com/watch?v=Msilwychit4
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Have you ever wondering what a two-handed scythe might do against a longsword, or even dual hook swords? Or who might have the upper hand when fighting sickle against shortsword?
In this video I'm looking at four sparring sessions from different channels, feating medieval weapons that you don't see often. Or, in case of the scythe, even a tool... The blade is mounted at a right angle, unlike a war scythe. Basically an oversized pick... which is really hard to defend against.
Check out the videos that I'm commenting on here:
“Billhook vs Shield and Scythe” by @MagetheGriffin
youtube.com/watch?v=hmep9_qdL2g
“Scythe vs hook sword sparring” by @斗战胜会视频站
youtube.com/watch?v=X7AuxB0i_OQ
“slow sparring with synthetic scythe and longsword” by @sjuharadsfaktskola6796youtube.com/watch?v=VTnJNPSeyYs
“Sickle vs Short Sword Sparring” by @zukuru
youtube.com/watch?v=Msilwychit4
*** 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
instagram.com/skallagrim_yt
#skallagrim #hema #sparring #medievalweapons
