Skallagrim | These Fantasy Polearms are Cool AND (Reasonably) Practical! @Skallagrim | Uploaded 2 months ago | Updated 6 hours ago
Just because a design is ahistorical and unconventional doesn't automatically mean it wouldn't work. Here are a few examples that wouldn't need too much modification to make them practical in real life.

The spears and other polearms we're talking about here (the naginata is the only battle-ready one, the others are made for decoration or cosplay):

King's Chastiefol from The Seven Deadly Sins
fireandsteel.ca/products/kings-spirit-spear-chastiefol

Scáthach's Gáe Bolg from Fate/Stay Night
fireandsteel.ca/products/fate-stay-night-lancers-gae-bolg-spear
Baal's Engulfing Lightning from Genshin Impact (foam version)
fireandsteel.ca/products/genshin-impact-baal-s-engulfing-lightning

Historical naginata for comparison
fireandsteel.ca/products/naginata


Previous videos:

Conan's Atlantean & the Kurgan Sword: How Realistic are They?
youtu.be/mgpjch3R3qw

Over-Thinking Fantasy: Keyblade, Frostmourne, Dante's Rebellion, Etc
youtu.be/Ni2AXrsFjbE

An Overly Pragmatic Hands-On "Review" of Anime Swords
youtu.be/CTNMz1nzSsA

Let's Talk about Final Fantasy Weapons in Real Life...
youtu.be/OD4jQKNjjb0

A Fun Chat with the Owner of a Sword Shop
youtu.be/pPdak3xdPsk


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