Uploaded September 2025 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
If you're one of those folks who think "rapiers can't cut", you're half right. Well, less than half actually, but you're at least not 100% incorrect. As usual.... it depends. It sure does when comparing two VERY different types of rapier.
So let's see what makes these as close to opposites as the same type of sword can get (unless you want to push a sidesword with a much shorter, broader blade under that label too).
The review of the cup-hilt rapier:
youtu.be/Rk78vtV--Lc
The review of the "Town Guard" sidesword:
youtu.be/msFoaJJZpGA
Tests on ultra-light mail and hardened leather armor:
youtu.be/T-u7Ne1sQZQ
youtu.be/4THLG0QfebA
Test cutting on a ballistic gel torso with 3D printed ribcage:
youtu.be/pKveB0K1ucM
*** Where to find these rapiers ***
kultofathena.com/product/lk-chen-tizona-17th-century-spanish-cup-hilt-rapier/?koa=259 (affiliate link)
lkchensword.com/shop-1/ols/products/tizona-spanish-cup-hilt-rapier
kultofathena.com/product/lk-chen-saxony-german-rapier/?koa=259 (affiliate link)
lkchensword.com/shop-1/ols/products/saxony-german-rapier
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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
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If you're one of those folks who think "rapiers can't cut", you're half right. Well, less than half actually, but you're at least not 100% incorrect. As usual.... it depends. It sure does when comparing two VERY different types of rapier.
So let's see what makes these as close to opposites as the same type of sword can get (unless you want to push a sidesword with a much shorter, broader blade under that label too).
The review of the cup-hilt rapier:
youtu.be/Rk78vtV--Lc
The review of the "Town Guard" sidesword:
youtu.be/msFoaJJZpGA
Tests on ultra-light mail and hardened leather armor:
youtu.be/T-u7Ne1sQZQ
youtu.be/4THLG0QfebA
Test cutting on a ballistic gel torso with 3D printed ribcage:
youtu.be/pKveB0K1ucM
*** Where to find these rapiers ***
kultofathena.com/product/lk-chen-tizona-17th-century-spanish-cup-hilt-rapier/?koa=259 (affiliate link)
lkchensword.com/shop-1/ols/products/tizona-spanish-cup-hilt-rapier
kultofathena.com/product/lk-chen-saxony-german-rapier/?koa=259 (affiliate link)
lkchensword.com/shop-1/ols/products/saxony-german-rapier
*** Merch ***
bonfire.com/store/skallswag
If you want to join Bonfire to start selling your own merch: bonfire.com/welcome/07bb14169c804
*** 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 #sword #history #review
