Uploaded November 2024 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Here's an updated, extra long collection video, old school show & tell style.
Here is what I'm showing in this video, not in order and not 100% complete (would exceed character limit). Anything on Kult of Athena is an affiliate link, so by shopping there you support the channel at the same time.
Jian, rapiers, shamshir, cavalry sabers, and hook shield by LK Chen
kultofathena.com/brand/lk-chen-chinese-swords/?koa=259
Basket-hilt broadsword by Hanwei, customized by Vaughn Morphett
kultofathena.com/product/hanwei-scottish-basket-hilt-broadsword/?koa=259
etsy.com/ca/people/vaughnmorphett (Australia)
waterfieldforge.com/vaughn-morphett-metalcraft
Supreme Cutter & Red Baron by Lancelot Chan
lancelotsword.com/the-red-baron
lancelotsword.com/classic
Leiomano (sharktooth cub) & Newa Pohaku (stone mace) by Koa Studio
youtube.com/@KoaStudio/videos
Fantasy scythe
Original "Reaper" design:
instagram.com/copperheartforge
youtu.be/4LSClpSID9g
Turned into a war scythe:
youtu.be/W7NMmUy_erQ
Type XVIIIc Alexandria longsword by Balaur Arms
kultofathena.com/product/balaur-arms-15th-century-type-xviiic-alexandria-sword/?koa=259
Flanged mace & chakrams
wulflund.com/weapons/axes-poleweapons/european-mace-with-wooden-handle-replica.html
wulflund.com/Search?fraze=chakram
Two-handed Igorot headhunting axe and disc mace by Quinn Waterfield
waterfieldforge.com
The "Skalchion" (medieval Italian falchion reproduction) by That Works
youtube.com/c/ThatWorks
Unboxing & testing:
youtu.be/wJZLh84475k
Dacian falx by Cristian Iamandi
iamandi.net/en/weapons-historic/falx-ursici
Different types of Messer by Landsknecht Emporium
kultofathena.com/brand/landsknecht-emporium/?koa=259
Ewart Park type bronze sword by Neil Burridge
bronze-age-craft.com
The "Grim Grin" by Thinker of Thoughts
facebook.com/ThinkerOfThoughtsThings
thinkerofthoughts.deviantart.com
The Legionnaire & Reaver Cleaver by Zombie Tools
zombietools.net
Bearded Viking axe by Nils Ögren
nilsogren.com/axes
Viking light ax by Sharp Blades
shopsharpblades.com/collection/sharp-blades-viking-light-ax
Javelin by Arms & Armor
kultofathena.com/product/arms-armor-javelin/?koa=259
12th century lugged spear by Arms & Armor
kultofathena.com/product/arms-armor-12th-century-spear/?koa=259
Danish war axe by Arms & Armor
kultofathena.com/product/arms-armor-danish-war-axe/?koa=259
Vendel helmet by Royal Oak Armoury
royaloakarmoury.com
Munition grade crossbow with goat's foot lever
todsworkshop.com
Synthetic sparring sai & katana
akadoarmory.com
Zhang Fei serpent spear
swordsofnorthshire.com/products/zhang-fei-viper-blade-dynasty-warriors-serpent-spear-snake-blade-battle-ready-chinese-three-kingdoms-replica
Talhoffer buckler by GDFB
kultofathena.com/product/talhoffer-buckler-16-gauge-steel/?koa=259
Shikomizue (hidden katana) by Hanwei
kultofathena.com/product/hanwei-bamboo-stick-katana/?koa=259
Battle-ready Inosuke & Obanai sword
minikatana.com/products/beast-1045-carbon-steel-sharp-katana
minikatana.com/products/serpent-sword-sharp-katana-1060-carbon-steel
APOC survival yatagan
kultofathena.com/product/apoc-survival-yataghan/?koa=259
Viktor Berbekucz (VB) practice swords from Purpleheart Armoury
woodenswords.com/?Click=1799 (affiliate link)
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Here's an updated, extra long collection video, old school show & tell style.
Here is what I'm showing in this video, not in order and not 100% complete (would exceed character limit). Anything on Kult of Athena is an affiliate link, so by shopping there you support the channel at the same time.
Jian, rapiers, shamshir, cavalry sabers, and hook shield by LK Chen
kultofathena.com/brand/lk-chen-chinese-swords/?koa=259
Basket-hilt broadsword by Hanwei, customized by Vaughn Morphett
kultofathena.com/product/hanwei-scottish-basket-hilt-broadsword/?koa=259
etsy.com/ca/people/vaughnmorphett (Australia)
waterfieldforge.com/vaughn-morphett-metalcraft
Supreme Cutter & Red Baron by Lancelot Chan
lancelotsword.com/the-red-baron
lancelotsword.com/classic
Leiomano (sharktooth cub) & Newa Pohaku (stone mace) by Koa Studio
youtube.com/@KoaStudio/videos
Fantasy scythe
Original "Reaper" design:
instagram.com/copperheartforge
youtu.be/4LSClpSID9g
Turned into a war scythe:
youtu.be/W7NMmUy_erQ
Type XVIIIc Alexandria longsword by Balaur Arms
kultofathena.com/product/balaur-arms-15th-century-type-xviiic-alexandria-sword/?koa=259
Flanged mace & chakrams
wulflund.com/weapons/axes-poleweapons/european-mace-with-wooden-handle-replica.html
wulflund.com/Search?fraze=chakram
Two-handed Igorot headhunting axe and disc mace by Quinn Waterfield
waterfieldforge.com
The "Skalchion" (medieval Italian falchion reproduction) by That Works
youtube.com/c/ThatWorks
Unboxing & testing:
youtu.be/wJZLh84475k
Dacian falx by Cristian Iamandi
iamandi.net/en/weapons-historic/falx-ursici
Different types of Messer by Landsknecht Emporium
kultofathena.com/brand/landsknecht-emporium/?koa=259
Ewart Park type bronze sword by Neil Burridge
bronze-age-craft.com
The "Grim Grin" by Thinker of Thoughts
facebook.com/ThinkerOfThoughtsThings
thinkerofthoughts.deviantart.com
The Legionnaire & Reaver Cleaver by Zombie Tools
zombietools.net
Bearded Viking axe by Nils Ögren
nilsogren.com/axes
Viking light ax by Sharp Blades
shopsharpblades.com/collection/sharp-blades-viking-light-ax
Javelin by Arms & Armor
kultofathena.com/product/arms-armor-javelin/?koa=259
12th century lugged spear by Arms & Armor
kultofathena.com/product/arms-armor-12th-century-spear/?koa=259
Danish war axe by Arms & Armor
kultofathena.com/product/arms-armor-danish-war-axe/?koa=259
Vendel helmet by Royal Oak Armoury
royaloakarmoury.com
Munition grade crossbow with goat's foot lever
todsworkshop.com
Synthetic sparring sai & katana
akadoarmory.com
Zhang Fei serpent spear
swordsofnorthshire.com/products/zhang-fei-viper-blade-dynasty-warriors-serpent-spear-snake-blade-battle-ready-chinese-three-kingdoms-replica
Talhoffer buckler by GDFB
kultofathena.com/product/talhoffer-buckler-16-gauge-steel/?koa=259
Shikomizue (hidden katana) by Hanwei
kultofathena.com/product/hanwei-bamboo-stick-katana/?koa=259
Battle-ready Inosuke & Obanai sword
minikatana.com/products/beast-1045-carbon-steel-sharp-katana
minikatana.com/products/serpent-sword-sharp-katana-1060-carbon-steel
APOC survival yatagan
kultofathena.com/product/apoc-survival-yataghan/?koa=259
Viktor Berbekucz (VB) practice swords from Purpleheart Armoury
woodenswords.com/?Click=1799 (affiliate link)
*** 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
Books about history, martial arts, swords, knives, video/audio equipment, and other stuff I recommend (affiliate links):
US - amazon.com/shop/skallagrimnilsson
Canada - amzn.to/2HeOCMA
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![Just how Dangerous are Sword Cuts? These Tests will Give You an Idea...
We can analyze historical designs to draw conclusions about how well a particular sword might cut, based on the profile and cross-section of the blade, grind, weight and balance, etc. Or we can put it to the test and find out what it does in practical terms... which has its downfalls.
Hands-on testing depends on the skill of the user (and there is such a thing as a bad day) and the test medium. Tatami mats are a good material for checking edge alignment and sharpness, but the results can be misleading.
So in this video Im trying to give you an impression of how you might have been underestimating the performance of swords (against unarmored targets).
What Makes Swords & Knives Cut Well (Sharpness, Blade Geometry, Etc)
https://youtu.be/V0O4eqnmREs
Making the ballistic gel dummy with 3D printed ribcage:
https://youtu.be/fod7UNkaDqM
What I use here: (Kult of Athena = affiliate links):
Tizona Spanish cup-hilt rapier by LK Chen
https://www.kultofathena.com/product/lk-chen-tizona-17th-century-spanish-cup-hilt-rapier/?koa=259
Saxony German military rapier by LK Chen
https://www.kultofathena.com/product/lk-chen-saxony-german-rapier/?koa=259
Rugger by Adam Bodorics
https://www.kultofathena.com/product/adam-bodorics-rugger-landsknecht-short-sword-with-scabbard/?koa=259
Honshu Boshin parang machete
https://www.kultofathena.com/product/honshu-parang-with-sheath/?koa=259
Huang Taiji Yao Dao
https://www.kultofathena.com/product/lk-chen-huang-taiji-yao-dao/?koa=259
Danish war axe by Arms & Armor
https://www.kultofathena.com/product/arms-armor-danish-war-axe/?koa=259
The Knecht kriegsmesser by Albion
(discontinued)
Strongly curved katana by Yomikuni
[update: The brand Yomikuni doesnt seem to exist anymore, or at least their website is gone, and I cant find them anywhere.]
Steel disc made by Quinn Waterfield
https://www.waterfieldforge.com/
Recent armor tests:
Could 3D Printed Armor Save You from a Knife Attack?
https://youtu.be/Dl4jYtLZIJU
Testing Ultra Light, Mythril Style Maille (Chainmail) from Ringmesh
https://youtu.be/T-u7Ne1sQZQ
Is Wax Hardened Leather Better than You Think?
https://youtu.be/4THLG0QfebA
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Kult of Athena, my favorite online store for reproductions of historical arms and armor, fantasy swords, etc:
https://www.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):
https://gamersupps.gg/Skall
I highly recommend the balms and oils from Beard Sorcery:
https://beardsorcery.com/?ref=0UEFtHWvZEmtD
Books about history, martial arts, swords, knives, video/audio equipment, and other stuff I recommend:
US - https://www.amazon.com/shop/skallagrimnilsson
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#skallagrim #sword #test #ballisticgel Just how Dangerous are Sword Cuts? These Tests will Give You an Idea...](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/pKveB0K1ucM/mqdefault.jpg)




