Uploaded January 2025 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
The kind of "trick weapon" you would expect to see in games like Bloodborne or Assassin's Creed, except it's real, from the 16th/17th century. There is even more than one of these! A rapier that can transform between single-handed and two-handed "mode"... now isn't that like a real-life fantasy sword?
It caught my eye when I visited the Royal Armouries, and I just had to dig a little deeper. Such a unique design, and impressive craftsmanship! Let's talk about how it works and whether it's a good idea.
*** Sources ***
royalarmouries.org/collection/object/object-88
https://www.landesmuseum.ch/en
https://www.artic.edu/artworks/116492/rapier-with-extendable-handle
instagram.com/p/B73Gbnijw-8
The Spadone Project
youtube.com/@thespadoneproject
facebook.com/TheSpadoneProject
Portugese law (1539) that prohibits swords above a certain length
vikingsword.com/vb/showthread.php?t=20032&page=1&highlight=extendable
Rapiers at the Met museum
metmuseum.org/art/collection/search/22367
metmuseum.org/art/collection/search/662375
metmuseum.org/art/collection/search/662416
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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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I highly recommend the balms and oils from Beard Sorcery:
beardsorcery.com/?ref=0UEFtHWvZEmtD
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The kind of "trick weapon" you would expect to see in games like Bloodborne or Assassin's Creed, except it's real, from the 16th/17th century. There is even more than one of these! A rapier that can transform between single-handed and two-handed "mode"... now isn't that like a real-life fantasy sword?
It caught my eye when I visited the Royal Armouries, and I just had to dig a little deeper. Such a unique design, and impressive craftsmanship! Let's talk about how it works and whether it's a good idea.
*** Sources ***
royalarmouries.org/collection/object/object-88
https://www.landesmuseum.ch/en
https://www.artic.edu/artworks/116492/rapier-with-extendable-handle
instagram.com/p/B73Gbnijw-8
The Spadone Project
youtube.com/@thespadoneproject
facebook.com/TheSpadoneProject
Portugese law (1539) that prohibits swords above a certain length
vikingsword.com/vb/showthread.php?t=20032&page=1&highlight=extendable
Rapiers at the Met museum
metmuseum.org/art/collection/search/22367
metmuseum.org/art/collection/search/662375
metmuseum.org/art/collection/search/662416
*** Merch ***
bonfire.com/store/skallswag
If you want to join Bonfire to start selling your own merch: bonfire.com/welcome/07bb14169c804
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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
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