Uploaded July 2026 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago
Remember that odd tip shape that so many artists drew on blades in retro games and anime during that era? That trope has gone away, but would making a sword like that have any realistic benefits in our world? Well, let me over-think it a little...
Sources / credits:
metmuseum.org/art/collection/search/35888
metmuseum.org/art/collection/search/23367
artofswordmaking.com/gallery/cross-sections-types
“Magical Theme” by Remaxim
opengameart.org/content/magical-theme
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Remember that odd tip shape that so many artists drew on blades in retro games and anime during that era? That trope has gone away, but would making a sword like that have any realistic benefits in our world? Well, let me over-think it a little...
Sources / credits:
metmuseum.org/art/collection/search/35888
metmuseum.org/art/collection/search/23367
artofswordmaking.com/gallery/cross-sections-types
“Magical Theme” by Remaxim
opengameart.org/content/magical-theme
Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 license (CC BY 3.0)
*** Support the channel ***
Help fund future videos, get bonus content and access to an exclusive Discord server:
patreon.com/c/skallagrim
youtube.com/channel/UC3WIohkLkH4GFoMrrWVZZFA/join
Merch:
bonfire.com/store/skallswag
If you want to join Bonfire to start selling your own merch: bonfire.com/welcome/07bb14169c804
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
*** Other social media ***
https://bsky.app/profile/skallagrim.bsky.social
facebook.com/SkallagrimYT
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