Uploaded October 2025 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
There are really only a few drawbacks that prevent battle axes from being a king of combat, whether it be in real-life medieval times or in a fantasy scenario. Let's delve into the pros and cons!
Check out Matt Easton's video on why axes are hard to use in combat @scholagladiatoria
youtube.com/watch?v=1e7aGbopchQ
Two-handed Dane axe vs. longsword sparring
youtu.be/f5nVlV7c3yM
Testing swords on two different wooden hafts
youtu.be/u5rGmZUkTNQ
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"Countdown" by Alexandr Zhelanov
opengameart.org/content/countdown-0
Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 license (CC BY 3.0)
"Skall's Roar" by Fenrir
soundcloud.com/mr-fenrir
commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Indian_(Sind)_tabar_2.jpg
commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Horseman%27s_axe_-_1475.jpg
commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Lviv_-_Arsenal_-_26.jpg
German Battle Sword 7 difficult strikes challenge by @LancelotChan
youtube.com/watch?v=3SoPypIvwSU
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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:
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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There are really only a few drawbacks that prevent battle axes from being a king of combat, whether it be in real-life medieval times or in a fantasy scenario. Let's delve into the pros and cons!
Check out Matt Easton's video on why axes are hard to use in combat @scholagladiatoria
youtube.com/watch?v=1e7aGbopchQ
Two-handed Dane axe vs. longsword sparring
youtu.be/f5nVlV7c3yM
Testing swords on two different wooden hafts
youtu.be/u5rGmZUkTNQ
*** Sources / Credits ***
"Countdown" by Alexandr Zhelanov
opengameart.org/content/countdown-0
Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 license (CC BY 3.0)
"Skall's Roar" by Fenrir
soundcloud.com/mr-fenrir
commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Indian_(Sind)_tabar_2.jpg
commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Horseman%27s_axe_-_1475.jpg
commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Lviv_-_Arsenal_-_26.jpg
German Battle Sword 7 difficult strikes challenge by @LancelotChan
youtube.com/watch?v=3SoPypIvwSU
*** 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 #history #historicalweapons #medieval #fantasy
