Uploaded November 2025 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago
Swords are cool and all, but... Would they really be a practical option in a (realistic) fictional apocalyptic setting where you have to fend off undead hordes?
Would they do enough damage compared to other weapons (improvised or not)? Are there other downsides that might make them less ideal? Let's talk about it (i.e. nerd out)!
The video I'm responding to:
youtube.com/shorts/wEdyqwDEddo
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Kult of Athena, my favorite online store for reproductions of historical arms and armor, fantasy swords, etc:
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Where to get HEMA gear and practice swords:
woodenswords.com/?Click=1799
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Swords are cool and all, but... Would they really be a practical option in a (realistic) fictional apocalyptic setting where you have to fend off undead hordes?
Would they do enough damage compared to other weapons (improvised or not)? Are there other downsides that might make them less ideal? Let's talk about it (i.e. nerd out)!
The video I'm responding to:
youtube.com/shorts/wEdyqwDEddo
*** Credits ***
"Red Curtain" by HorrorPen
opengameart.org/content/red-curtain
Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 license (CC BY 3.0)
wiktenauer.com
commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Seattle_-_Cherry_Blossom_Fest_-_sword_01.jpg
*** Merch ***
bonfire.com/store/skallswag
If you want to join Bonfire to start selling your own merch: bonfire.com/welcome/07bb14169c804
*** 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
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 #zombies #zombieapocalypse #swords
