Skallagrim | Are These the Ultimate Cutting Swords? @Skallagrim | Uploaded 1 month ago | Updated 2 hours ago
These swords show perfectly why it's not just about straight vs. curved blades.
There are plenty of factors that go into the design of historical weapons, and current (re-)interpretations of them. How far can you push it when trying to maximize cutting power? Well, let's see...
This is an in-depth test and review of two designs (four swords in total, three of which are different length versions). Taking a close look at the fit, finish, handling, cutting performance, and overall value.
*** Specifications ***
Supreme Cutter Compact
Overall length: 105 cm (41'')
Blade length: 76 cm (30'')
Blade width: 1.5 - 3.2 cm (9/16'' - 1-1/4'')
Blade thickness: 7 mm (1/4'') tapering to 3.5 mm (1/8'')
Weight: 1.46 kg (3 lbs 3-1/2 oz)
Supreme Cutter Classic
Overall length: 121 cm (47-1/2'')
Blade length: 90 cm (35-1/2'')
Blade width: 2.5 - 3.5 cm (1'' - 1-3/8'')
Blade thickness: Same as Compact and Ultra
Weight: 1.55 kg (3 lbs 3-1/2 oz)
Supreme Cutter Ultra
Overall length: 131 cm (51-1/2'')
Blade length: 100 cm (39'')
Blade width: Same as Classic
Blade thickness: Same as Compact and Classic
Weight: 1.66 kg (3 lbs 10-1/2 oz)
Red Baron
Overall length: 124 cm (49'')
Blade length: 100 cm (39'')
Blade width: 3.5 - 5 cm (1-3/8'' - 2'')
Blade thickness: 5 mm (3/16'') tapering to 3 mm (1/8'')
Weight: 1.68 kg (3 lbs 11 oz)
*** Where to find them ***
lancelotsword.com/compact
lancelotsword.com/classic
lancelotsword.com/ultra
lancelotsword.com/the-red-baron
*** Support the channel ***
Help fund future videos, get bonus content and access to an exclusive Discord server:
http://www.patreon.com/skallagrim
youtube.com/channel/UC3WIohkLkH4GFoMrrWVZZFA/join
*** Music credits ***
Outro:
"Highland Storm" by The Slanted Room Records
theslantedroom.github.io/steve.yee
Used with artist's permission
*** 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:
http://www.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
*** Second channel / other social media ***
youtube.com/channel/UCM7qhOYtW23jASfxTxCYvvg
twitter.com/_Skallagrim_
facebook.com/SkallagrimYT
instagram.com/skallagrim_yt
#skallagrim #sword #review
These swords show perfectly why it's not just about straight vs. curved blades.
There are plenty of factors that go into the design of historical weapons, and current (re-)interpretations of them. How far can you push it when trying to maximize cutting power? Well, let's see...
This is an in-depth test and review of two designs (four swords in total, three of which are different length versions). Taking a close look at the fit, finish, handling, cutting performance, and overall value.
*** Specifications ***
Supreme Cutter Compact
Overall length: 105 cm (41'')
Blade length: 76 cm (30'')
Blade width: 1.5 - 3.2 cm (9/16'' - 1-1/4'')
Blade thickness: 7 mm (1/4'') tapering to 3.5 mm (1/8'')
Weight: 1.46 kg (3 lbs 3-1/2 oz)
Supreme Cutter Classic
Overall length: 121 cm (47-1/2'')
Blade length: 90 cm (35-1/2'')
Blade width: 2.5 - 3.5 cm (1'' - 1-3/8'')
Blade thickness: Same as Compact and Ultra
Weight: 1.55 kg (3 lbs 3-1/2 oz)
Supreme Cutter Ultra
Overall length: 131 cm (51-1/2'')
Blade length: 100 cm (39'')
Blade width: Same as Classic
Blade thickness: Same as Compact and Classic
Weight: 1.66 kg (3 lbs 10-1/2 oz)
Red Baron
Overall length: 124 cm (49'')
Blade length: 100 cm (39'')
Blade width: 3.5 - 5 cm (1-3/8'' - 2'')
Blade thickness: 5 mm (3/16'') tapering to 3 mm (1/8'')
Weight: 1.68 kg (3 lbs 11 oz)
*** Where to find them ***
lancelotsword.com/compact
lancelotsword.com/classic
lancelotsword.com/ultra
lancelotsword.com/the-red-baron
*** Support the channel ***
Help fund future videos, get bonus content and access to an exclusive Discord server:
http://www.patreon.com/skallagrim
youtube.com/channel/UC3WIohkLkH4GFoMrrWVZZFA/join
*** Music credits ***
Outro:
"Highland Storm" by The Slanted Room Records
theslantedroom.github.io/steve.yee
Used with artist's permission
*** 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:
http://www.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
*** Second channel / other social media ***
youtube.com/channel/UCM7qhOYtW23jASfxTxCYvvg
twitter.com/_Skallagrim_
facebook.com/SkallagrimYT
instagram.com/skallagrim_yt
#skallagrim #sword #review
