Uploaded June 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
One of those silly fantasy tropes that would never work in a real sword fight, right? Well... it depends. IF done right there is a tactic that may look like twirling but is meant to defeat an opponent's defense.
This applies to top heavy weapons, like maces, war hammers, axes, and even heavier cutting swords. With a light and nimble sword it would make no sense.
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"Wandering Merchant" by Tausdei
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One of those silly fantasy tropes that would never work in a real sword fight, right? Well... it depends. IF done right there is a tactic that may look like twirling but is meant to defeat an opponent's defense.
This applies to top heavy weapons, like maces, war hammers, axes, and even heavier cutting swords. With a light and nimble sword it would make no sense.
Background music:
"Wandering Merchant" by Tausdei
opengameart.org/content/wandering-merchant
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/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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#fantasy #swordfighting #hema
