Uploaded August 2026 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago
Is the smallsword at a disadvantage against other swords? Yes, it has some limitations. BUT... that doesn't mean you can't win in a mixed duel. This is a great example of how you might be underestimating this "dainty" thrusting sword.
The sparring video I'm commenting on (smallsword vs. saber), by @FalseEdgeHEMA:
youtube.com/watch?v=2sceBkNK6tI
Kudos to the fighters, it was a great match to watch, with impressive technique!
Other sources / credits:
"Why SMALLSWORD SUCKED & what it COULD do against its adversaries" by Matt Easton @scholagladiatoria
youtube.com/watch?v=XmNjDvi7rPI
commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:MANDARIN_MANSION_Dutch_smallsword_1.jpg
mountvernon.org/preservation/collections-holdings/washingtons-swords/washingtons-swords-an-interview-with-erik-goldstein
smallswordproject.com
*** 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
Purpleheart Armoury, for HEMA gear and practice swords:
woodenswords.com/?Click=1799
*** Other social media ***
https://bsky.app/profile/skallagrim.bsky.social
facebook.com/SkallagrimYT
instagram.com/skallagrim_yt
#skallagrim #HEMA #swordfighting #commentary
Is the smallsword at a disadvantage against other swords? Yes, it has some limitations. BUT... that doesn't mean you can't win in a mixed duel. This is a great example of how you might be underestimating this "dainty" thrusting sword.
The sparring video I'm commenting on (smallsword vs. saber), by @FalseEdgeHEMA:
youtube.com/watch?v=2sceBkNK6tI
Kudos to the fighters, it was a great match to watch, with impressive technique!
Other sources / credits:
"Why SMALLSWORD SUCKED & what it COULD do against its adversaries" by Matt Easton @scholagladiatoria
youtube.com/watch?v=XmNjDvi7rPI
commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:MANDARIN_MANSION_Dutch_smallsword_1.jpg
mountvernon.org/preservation/collections-holdings/washingtons-swords/washingtons-swords-an-interview-with-erik-goldstein
smallswordproject.com
*** 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
Purpleheart Armoury, for HEMA gear and practice swords:
woodenswords.com/?Click=1799
*** Other social media ***
https://bsky.app/profile/skallagrim.bsky.social
facebook.com/SkallagrimYT
instagram.com/skallagrim_yt
#skallagrim #HEMA #swordfighting #commentary
