Uploaded February 2025 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
This practical test illustrates one of the main differences between swords and hafted weapons of history like maces, war hammers, spears, polearms, etc. Also probably a big factor in why swords were highly desirable to just about anyone who could afford them.
Even though they are also kind of overrated in some ways. ;)
youtu.be/UTbVzx3PYcg
Another directly relevant video:
Sword vs. Polearm - Can You Just CUT it Off?
youtu.be/_Fa-3gUhxC0
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1450 War hammer with langets
metmuseum.org/art/collection/search/25073
Late 15th century all-steel flanged mace
metmuseum.org/art/collection/search/33836
Mid-16th century reinforced war hammer
metmuseum.org/art/collection/search/33853
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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
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This practical test illustrates one of the main differences between swords and hafted weapons of history like maces, war hammers, spears, polearms, etc. Also probably a big factor in why swords were highly desirable to just about anyone who could afford them.
Even though they are also kind of overrated in some ways. ;)
youtu.be/UTbVzx3PYcg
Another directly relevant video:
Sword vs. Polearm - Can You Just CUT it Off?
youtu.be/_Fa-3gUhxC0
Can I interest you in joining the elite club of refined gentlefolk who graciously fund this channel?
patreon.com/skallagrim
youtube.com/channel/UC3WIohkLkH4GFoMrrWVZZFA/join
*** Sources ***
1450 War hammer with langets
metmuseum.org/art/collection/search/25073
Late 15th century all-steel flanged mace
metmuseum.org/art/collection/search/33836
Mid-16th century reinforced war hammer
metmuseum.org/art/collection/search/33853
*** 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
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 #mace #axe #historicalweapons #test
