Uploaded July 2025 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago
This is a hands-on exploration of how practical a two-handed khopesh would be, from the perspective of HEMA instructor Xian Niles. Including some observations on particular features that I gave this custom design, incorporating elements from 15th and 16th century swords.
What are its strengths and weaknesses, what would be good techniques and tactics to use? Let's find out!
nilesfencingacademy.com
Previous videos about this fantasy weapon design (the "Messesh", made by Landsknecht Emporium):
youtu.be/qVg2OAv0kKc
youtu.be/j0GSRQY8xWw
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This is a hands-on exploration of how practical a two-handed khopesh would be, from the perspective of HEMA instructor Xian Niles. Including some observations on particular features that I gave this custom design, incorporating elements from 15th and 16th century swords.
What are its strengths and weaknesses, what would be good techniques and tactics to use? Let's find out!
nilesfencingacademy.com
Previous videos about this fantasy weapon design (the "Messesh", made by Landsknecht Emporium):
youtu.be/qVg2OAv0kKc
youtu.be/j0GSRQY8xWw
*** 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 #hema #fantasy #history
