Uploaded January 2025 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Few swords are so underrated, yet so effective and interesting as the Dussack. Elaborate craftsmanship, excellent hand protection, and remarkable power without sacrificing too much in nimble handling. Bonus points for style.
Let's find out how this particular reproduction by Landsknecht Emporium looks, handles, and holds up in tests. Hope you find the review useful and entertaining. :)
*** Specifications ***
Overall length: 94 cm (37'')
Blade length: 77 cm (30-1/3'')
Width: 3-4 cm (1.2-1.5'')
Thickness: 5mm, tapering to 2mm (3/16'' - 1/16'')
Weight: 1.14 kg (2.5 lbs)
Point of balance: 10.5 cm (4'') from the guard
Material: 6150 high carbon steel
Construction: Full tang, peened
*** Where to find it ***
kultofathena.com/product/landsknecht-emporium-dorothea-dussack-sharp/?koa=259
Blunt version for HEMA practice:
kultofathena.com/product/landsknecht-emporium-dorothea-dussack-blunt/?koa=259
(affiliate links)
*** Music credits ***
"Tiptoe Army" by Alexandr Zhelanov
opengameart.org/content/tiptoe-army
Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0)
"Sound 1" by Snabish
opengameart.org/users/snabisch
CC BY 4.0
Outro:
"Highland Storm" by The Slanted Room Records
theslantedroom.github.io/steve.yee
Used with artist's permission
*** Merch ***
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*** Support the channel ***
Help fund future videos, get bonus content and access to an exclusive Discord server:
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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
*** Other social media ***
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Few swords are so underrated, yet so effective and interesting as the Dussack. Elaborate craftsmanship, excellent hand protection, and remarkable power without sacrificing too much in nimble handling. Bonus points for style.
Let's find out how this particular reproduction by Landsknecht Emporium looks, handles, and holds up in tests. Hope you find the review useful and entertaining. :)
*** Specifications ***
Overall length: 94 cm (37'')
Blade length: 77 cm (30-1/3'')
Width: 3-4 cm (1.2-1.5'')
Thickness: 5mm, tapering to 2mm (3/16'' - 1/16'')
Weight: 1.14 kg (2.5 lbs)
Point of balance: 10.5 cm (4'') from the guard
Material: 6150 high carbon steel
Construction: Full tang, peened
*** Where to find it ***
kultofathena.com/product/landsknecht-emporium-dorothea-dussack-sharp/?koa=259
Blunt version for HEMA practice:
kultofathena.com/product/landsknecht-emporium-dorothea-dussack-blunt/?koa=259
(affiliate links)
*** Music credits ***
"Tiptoe Army" by Alexandr Zhelanov
opengameart.org/content/tiptoe-army
Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0)
"Sound 1" by Snabish
opengameart.org/users/snabisch
CC BY 4.0
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
*** 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 #review #renaissance #history
