By The SwordThis is a comparison video between the Albion Mercenary Type XVa longsword and the Swordier SWMZ-1004 Type XVIIIc longsword.
This is not a full sword review for either the Albion Mercenary or the Swordier Type XVIIIc but rather a video to investigate the idea floating around the sword community concerning whether Swordier copied Albion in this particular instance.
I am honored to do this collaboration video with @Matthew_Jensen. You can check out the link to his review and comparison here: youtube.com/watch?v=YOLrMTlKU_4
0:00 Intro 1:10 Handle & Fittings Comparison 4:52 Blade Comparison Link to Matthew Jensen Collaboration Video 5:37 Blade Weight and Length Comparison 7:25 Non-Sword User Perspective 9:07 The Effects of Design Copying/Theft in the Sword Community 12:56 My Personal Belief on What Swordier Is Doing With Their Designs 17:05 A Plea for Sword Makers to Not Directly Copy Designs but Create Their Own Designs 20:20 Closing Thoughts
There Can Be Only One! - Albion Mercenary vs Swordier Type XVIIIc ComparisonBy The Sword2025-08-27 | This is a comparison video between the Albion Mercenary Type XVa longsword and the Swordier SWMZ-1004 Type XVIIIc longsword.
This is not a full sword review for either the Albion Mercenary or the Swordier Type XVIIIc but rather a video to investigate the idea floating around the sword community concerning whether Swordier copied Albion in this particular instance.
I am honored to do this collaboration video with @Matthew_Jensen. You can check out the link to his review and comparison here: youtube.com/watch?v=YOLrMTlKU_4
0:00 Intro 1:10 Handle & Fittings Comparison 4:52 Blade Comparison Link to Matthew Jensen Collaboration Video 5:37 Blade Weight and Length Comparison 7:25 Non-Sword User Perspective 9:07 The Effects of Design Copying/Theft in the Sword Community 12:56 My Personal Belief on What Swordier Is Doing With Their Designs 17:05 A Plea for Sword Makers to Not Directly Copy Designs but Create Their Own Designs 20:20 Closing Thoughts
For business inquiries email me at bytheswordyt@gmail.com
#sword #longsword #swordreviews #Albion #SwordierStacked Challenge - Take 1 #longswords #sword #longsword #HEMA #SwordierBy The Sword2025-09-17 | Attempting this stacked bottle challenge! Shout to @tempestbladeargus & @gargoylesblade for making me want to try this. I still need ALOT of practice!
Bonus: My dad came over to watch me and wanted to give it a try. Check out his attempt at the end!
Disclaimer I paid for this sword with my own money but I wanted to cancel my order and order the SWM-1030 with the pattern welded steel but when I ordered I selected the spring steel version by mistake. I contacted Swordier asking to change the order and they upgraded me to the pattern welded version at no additional cost. The price difference was approx. $30 at the time so I bought the sword myself but got the $30 price difference upgrade for free. If you believe this gives me a bias, you are now aware of what Swordier provided me.
#sword #Swordier #hema #fencing #martialarts #shorts #TypeXVIa #longsword #swordsmanship #swordsmanICYMI - Swordier SWM-1038 Type XXa First Impressions #sword #longsword #longswords #HEMA #SwordierBy The Sword2025-09-15 | In case you missed it, I released a first impressions video for the @Swordier SWM-1038 Type XXa longsword! Check out the full review below!
#sword #livestream #hema #longsword #swordier #albion #albionswordsICYMI - Swordier SWM-1038 Type XXa First Impressions #sword #longsword #longswords #HEMA #SwordierBy The Sword2025-09-12 | In case you missed it, I released a first impressions video for the @Swordier SWM-1038 Type XXa longsword! Check out the full review below!
#sword #livestream #hema #longsword #swordier #albion #albionswordsBeast of a Blade - Swordier SWM-1038 First ImpressionsBy The Sword2025-09-10 | In today's video, I give my first impressions on the @Swordier SWM-1038 Floral Themed Fishtail Pommel Type XXa Longsword. This is a beast of a blade and I wanted to give first impressions of the sword. There will be a full review that you can find in the link below once it has been finished!
For business inquiries email me at bytheswordyt@gmail.com
#sword #longsword #swordreviews #firstimpressions #swordierFinished Homemade Scabbard - Albion Mercenary #sword #longswords #longsword #carpentry #HEMABy The Sword2025-09-08 | My father decided to try his carpentry skills at making a walnut scabbard for my new Albion Mercenary! Check out the finished work!
#sword #longswords #hema #carpenter #carpentryMaking New Homemade Scabbard - Albion Mercenary #sword #longswords #longsword #carpentry #HEMABy The Sword2025-09-05 | My father decided to try his carpentry skills at making a walnut scabbard for my new Albion Mercenary! Check out the progress!
#sword #longswords #hema #carpenter #carpentryNew Sword Rack #carpentry #carpenter #sword #swords #longswords #longswordBy The Sword2025-09-03 | My new sword rack! I was speaking to my dad about needing a rack for me swords and he immediately went to his workshop and started working on a custom rack for me and brought it to me the other day to hang up.
#sword #falchion #hemaICYMI - Albion vs Swordier #sword #hema #swordier #albionswords #longswords #swordreviewsBy The Sword2025-09-01 | In case you missed it, I released a collaboration video with Matthew Jensen to go over the differences and similiaries between the Albion Mercenary and the Swordier SWMZ-1004 Type XVIIIc. Check out the full review below!
#sword #livestream #hema #longsword #swordierICYMI - Albion vs Swordier #sword #hema #swordier #albionswords #longswords #swordreviewsBy The Sword2025-08-29 | In case you missed it, I released a collaboration video with Matthew Jensen to go over the differences and similiaries between the Albion Mercenary and the Swordier SWMZ-1004 Type XVIIIc. Check out the full review below!
#sword #livestream #hema #longsword #swordier #albion #albionswordsGhost of Tsushima Bamboo Strikes Challenge - Water Bottle Edition 5 #katana #ghostoftsushima #swordBy The Sword2025-08-25 | So I restarted a new playthrough of Ghost of Tsushima on my gaming channel and, of coarse, finding all the Bamboo strike challenges made me want to give it a try with my katana once again!
I had to use water bottles instead of bamboo for this one but I am making a bamboo attachment for my cutting stand so that I can use real bamboo in the future.
Using my Bugei Shobu Katana
Bugei Shobu Katana Product link - No affiliate link is contained therein. I receive no kickback or compensation if you visit this page to review the product featured in this video: bugei.com/collections/katana/products/shobu-katana
#ghostoftsushima #katana #sword #hema #kendo #martialartsGhost of Tsushima Bamboo Strikes Challenge - Water Bottle Edition 4 #katana #ghostoftsushima #swordBy The Sword2025-08-22 | So I restarted a new playthrough of Ghost of Tsushima on my gaming channel and, of coarse, finding all the Bamboo strike challenges made me want to give it a try with my katana once again!
I had to use water bottles instead of bamboo for this one but I am making a bamboo attachment for my cutting stand so that I can use real bamboo in the future.
Cutting with my Bugei Trading Company Old Pine Katana that I purchase a decade ago or longer.
The Bugei Old Pine katana runs a cost of $1600 USD and features a shinogi-zukuri blade geometry.
Old Pine Katana Product link - No affiliate link is contained therein. I receive no kickback or compensation if you visit this page to review the product featured in this video: bugei.com/products/old-pine-katana
#ghostoftsushima #katana #sword #hema #kendo #martialartsFollow up Strike Practice #HEMA #longsword #longswords #swords #backyardcutting #swordierBy The Sword2025-08-20 | Attempting to hit a follow up strike using my Swordier SWM-1030 Type XVIa longsword.
Disclaimer: I paid for this sword with my own money but I wanted to cancel my order and order the SWM-1030 with the pattern welded steel but when I ordered I selected the spring steel version by mistake. I contacted Swordier asking to change the order and they upgraded me to the pattern welded version at no additional cost. The price difference was approx. $30 at the time so I bought the sword myself but got the $30 price difference upgrade for free. If you believe this gives me a bias, you are now aware of what Swordier provided me.
#sword #Swordier #hema #fencing #martialarts #shorts #TypeXVIaAttempting Five Milk Jugs #sword #swords #backyardcutting #Swordier #HEMA #swordsmanship #swordsmanBy The Sword2025-08-18 | Attempting to cut five milk jugs with a horizontal strike using my Swordier SWM-1030 Type XVIa longsword.
Disclaimer: I paid for this sword with my own money but I wanted to cancel my order and order the SWM-1030 with the pattern welded steel but when I ordered I selected the spring steel version by mistake. I contacted Swordier asking to change the order and they upgraded me to the pattern welded version at no additional cost. The price difference was approx. $30 at the time so I bought the sword myself but got the $30 price difference upgrade for free. If you believe this gives me a bias, you are now aware of what Swordier provided me.
#sword #Swordier #hema #fencing #martialarts #shorts #TypeXVIaWhy I Use This Over Other Expensive Swords #Swordier #sword #longsword #HEMABy The Sword2025-08-15 | Why I Use This Over Other Expensive Swords
Clip from my full review of the @Swordier SWM-1030 Upgraded Type XVIa Floral Themed European Longsword
Disclaimer: I paid for this sword with my own money but I wanted to cancel my order and order the SWM-1030 with the pattern welded steel but when I ordered I selected the spring steel version by mistake. I contacted Swordier asking to change the order and they upgraded me to the pattern welded version at no additional cost. The price difference was approx. $30 at the time so I bought the sword myself but got the $30 price difference upgrade for free. If you believe this gives me a bias, you are now aware of what Swordier provided me.
#sword #Swordier #hema #fencing #martialarts #shorts #TypeXVIaLightweight, Cuts Like a Dream! #Swordier #longsword #sword #HEMABy The Sword2025-08-13 | Lightweight, Cuts Like a Dream!
Clip from my full review of the @Swordier SWM-1030 Upgraded Type XVIa Floral Themed European Longsword
Disclaimer: I paid for this sword with my own money but I wanted to cancel my order and order the SWM-1030 with the pattern welded steel but when I ordered I selected the spring steel version by mistake. I contacted Swordier asking to change the order and they upgraded me to the pattern welded version at no additional cost. The price difference was approx. $30 at the time so I bought the sword myself but got the $30 price difference upgrade for free. If you believe this gives me a bias, you are now aware of what Swordier provided me.
#sword #Swordier #hema #fencing #martialarts #shorts #TypeXVIaNew Sword Unboxing - Albion Mercenary Type XVa #sword #unboxing #Swordier #longsword #martialartsBy The Sword2025-08-11 | New sword day unboxing of the Albion Mercenary Type XVa longsword! Full review of this sword to follow!
Albion Mercenary Product link - No affiliate link is contained therein. I receive no kickback or compensation if you visit this page to review the product featured in this video: albion-swords.com/product/the-mercenary
Disclaimer: I paid for this sword with my own money but I wanted to cancel my order and order the SWM-1030 with the pattern welded steel but when I ordered I selected the spring steel version by mistake. I contacted Swordier asking to change the order and they upgraded me to the pattern welded version at no additional cost. The price difference was approx. $30 at the time so I bought the sword myself but got the $30 price difference upgrade for free. If you believe this gives me a bias, you are now aware of what Swordier provided me.
#sword #Swordier #hema #fencing #martialarts #shorts #TypeXVIaEarly Morning Cutting #longsword #sword #HEMA #swordier #backyardcuttingBy The Sword2025-08-06 | Woke up at 6 AM and decided to head outside and practice some more water bottle cutting using my Swordier SWM-1030 Type XVIa longsword.
Disclaimer: I paid for this sword with my own money but I wanted to cancel my order and order the SWM-1030 with the pattern welded steel but when I ordered I selected the spring steel version by mistake. I contacted Swordier asking to change the order and they upgraded me to the pattern welded version at no additional cost. The price difference was approx. $30 at the time so I bought the sword myself but got the $30 price difference upgrade for free. If you believe this gives me a bias, you are now aware of what Swordier provided me.
#sword #Swordier #hema #fencing #martialarts #shorts #TypeXVIaWill This Longsword Make You King? #Swordier #longsword #sword #HEMABy The Sword2025-08-04 | Will This Longsword Make You King?
Clip from my full review of the @Swordier SWM-1030 Upgraded Type XVIa Floral Themed European Longsword
Disclaimer: I paid for this sword with my own money but I wanted to cancel my order and order the SWM-1030 with the pattern welded steel but when I ordered I selected the spring steel version by mistake. I contacted Swordier asking to change the order and they upgraded me to the pattern welded version at no additional cost. The price difference was approx. $30 at the time so I bought the sword myself but got the $30 price difference upgrade for free. If you believe this gives me a bias, you are now aware of what Swordier provided me.
#sword #Swordier #hema #fencing #martialarts #shorts #TypeXVIaCan you Buy A REAL Longsword for $200 #swordier #longsword #sword #HEMABy The Sword2025-08-01 | Can you Buy A REAL Longsword for $200?
Clip from my full review of the @Swordier SWM-1030 Upgraded Type XVIa Floral Themed European Longsword
Disclaimer: I paid for this sword with my own money but I wanted to cancel my order and order the SWM-1030 with the pattern welded steel but when I ordered I selected the spring steel version by mistake. I contacted Swordier asking to change the order and they upgraded me to the pattern welded version at no additional cost. The price difference was approx. $30 at the time so I bought the sword myself but got the $30 price difference upgrade for free. If you believe this gives me a bias, you are now aware of what Swordier provided me.
#sword #Swordier #hema #fencing #martialarts #shorts #TypeXVIa$200 Masterpiece or Cheap Wallhanger - Swordier SWM-1030 Type XVIa Longsword ReviewBy The Sword2025-07-30 | In today's video, which is my first official sword review, I review the @Swordier SWM-1030 Upgraded Type XVIa Floral Themed European Longsword.
For business inquiries email me at bytheswordyt@gmail.com
#sword #longsword #swordreviews #hemaSwords of the American Civil War #history #sword #swords #civilwar #saber #sabersBy The Sword2025-07-28 | Exploring the historical swords used during the American Civil War while visiting the Nation Military Park and Museum in Gettysburg.
History of The Battle of Gettysburg
The main battle opened on the morning of July 1, 1863 with Confederates attacking Federal troops on McPherson Ridge west of town. Though outnumbered, the Federal forces held their position until afternoon, when they were finally overpowered and driven back to Cemetery Hill south of town. During the night the main body of the Federal army arrived and took up positions.
On July 2 the battle lines were drawn up in two sweeping arcs. The main portions of both armies were nearly one mile apart on parallel ridges: Federal forces on Cemetery Ridge, Confederate forces on Seminary Ridge to the west. Lee ordered an attack against both Federal flanks. Lt. Gen. James Longstreet’s thrust on the Federal left turned the base of Little Round Top into a shambles, left the Wheatfield strewn with dead and wounded, and overran the Peach Orchard. Farther north, Lt. Gen. Richard S. Ewell’s evening attack on the Federal right at East Cemetery Hill and Culp’s Hill, though momentarily successful, could not be exploited to Confederate advantage.
On July 3 Lee’s artillery opened a two-hour bombardment of the Federal lines on Cemetery Ridge and Cemetery Hill. This for a time engaged the massed guns of both sides in a thundering duel for supremacy but did little to soften up the Federal defensive position. Then some 12,000 Confederates advanced across open fields toward the Federal center in an attack known as “Pickett’s Charge.” The attack failed and cost Lee over 5,000 soldiers in one hour. The Battle of Gettysburg was over. The next day, July 4, Lee began his retreat to Virginia.
#history #sword #swords #civilwar #americancivilwar #saber #sabersCutting Practice - Swordier SWM-1030 Type XVIa #longsword #HEMA #sword #swordier #cuttingskillsBy The Sword2025-07-25 | Cutting with my Swordier SWM-1030 Type XVIa.
Disclaimer I paid for this sword with my own money but I wanted to cancel my order and order the SWM-1030 with the pattern welded steel but when I ordered I selected the spring steel version by mistake. I contacted Swordier asking to change the order and they upgraded me to the pattern welded version at no additional cost. The price difference was approx. $30 at the time so I bought the sword myself but got the $30 price difference upgrade for free. If you believe this gives me a bias, you are now aware of what Swordier provided me.
#sword #Swordier #hema #fencing #martialarts #shorts #TypeXVIa #longsword #swordsmanship #swordsmanSwords of the American Civil War #history #sword #swords #civilwar #saber #sabersBy The Sword2025-07-23 | Exploring the historical swords used during the American Civil War while visiting the Nation Military Park and Museum in Gettysburg.
History of The Battle of Gettysburg
The main battle opened on the morning of July 1, 1863 with Confederates attacking Federal troops on McPherson Ridge west of town. Though outnumbered, the Federal forces held their position until afternoon, when they were finally overpowered and driven back to Cemetery Hill south of town. During the night the main body of the Federal army arrived and took up positions.
On July 2 the battle lines were drawn up in two sweeping arcs. The main portions of both armies were nearly one mile apart on parallel ridges: Federal forces on Cemetery Ridge, Confederate forces on Seminary Ridge to the west. Lee ordered an attack against both Federal flanks. Lt. Gen. James Longstreet’s thrust on the Federal left turned the base of Little Round Top into a shambles, left the Wheatfield strewn with dead and wounded, and overran the Peach Orchard. Farther north, Lt. Gen. Richard S. Ewell’s evening attack on the Federal right at East Cemetery Hill and Culp’s Hill, though momentarily successful, could not be exploited to Confederate advantage.
On July 3 Lee’s artillery opened a two-hour bombardment of the Federal lines on Cemetery Ridge and Cemetery Hill. This for a time engaged the massed guns of both sides in a thundering duel for supremacy but did little to soften up the Federal defensive position. Then some 12,000 Confederates advanced across open fields toward the Federal center in an attack known as “Pickett’s Charge.” The attack failed and cost Lee over 5,000 soldiers in one hour. The Battle of Gettysburg was over. The next day, July 4, Lee began his retreat to Virginia.
#history #sword #swords #civilwar #americancivilwar #saber #sabersCutting Practice - Ronin Katana Two-Handed Crusader - Euro Model #13 #sword #HEMA #longswordBy The Sword2025-07-21 | Some cutting with my Ronin Katana Two-Handed Two-Handed Crusader - Euro Model #13 longsword.
The blade is so heavy I over committed to much. What do you think?
#sword #RoninKatana #hema #fencing #martialarts #shorts #TypeXIIa #longswordNew Forge!By The Sword2025-07-20 | Unboxing my new propane forge! Getting my shop together to start blacksmithing in earnest! More to come soon! Reupload from other channel.
⚠️WARNING:⚠️ Forging is dangerous and not to be attempted without careful consideration of safety measures. Please be sure to follow all safety procedures and abide by local laws if you consider picking up this hobby.
None of the equipment listed and/or shown in this video are sponsors of this channel. Links included are only for informational purposes for those interested in what equipment I am using.
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History of The Battle of Gettysburg
The main battle opened on the morning of July 1, 1863 with Confederates attacking Federal troops on McPherson Ridge west of town. Though outnumbered, the Federal forces held their position until afternoon, when they were finally overpowered and driven back to Cemetery Hill south of town. During the night the main body of the Federal army arrived and took up positions.
On July 2 the battle lines were drawn up in two sweeping arcs. The main portions of both armies were nearly one mile apart on parallel ridges: Federal forces on Cemetery Ridge, Confederate forces on Seminary Ridge to the west. Lee ordered an attack against both Federal flanks. Lt. Gen. James Longstreet’s thrust on the Federal left turned the base of Little Round Top into a shambles, left the Wheatfield strewn with dead and wounded, and overran the Peach Orchard. Farther north, Lt. Gen. Richard S. Ewell’s evening attack on the Federal right at East Cemetery Hill and Culp’s Hill, though momentarily successful, could not be exploited to Confederate advantage.
On July 3 Lee’s artillery opened a two-hour bombardment of the Federal lines on Cemetery Ridge and Cemetery Hill. This for a time engaged the massed guns of both sides in a thundering duel for supremacy but did little to soften up the Federal defensive position. Then some 12,000 Confederates advanced across open fields toward the Federal center in an attack known as “Pickett’s Charge.” The attack failed and cost Lee over 5,000 soldiers in one hour. The Battle of Gettysburg was over. The next day, July 4, Lee began his retreat to Virginia.
#history #sword #swords #civilwar #americancivilwar #saber #sabersICYMI Swordier Critical Analysis of Newer Models Pt. 2 #sword #Swordier #longsword #HEMA #swordsmithBy The Sword2025-07-16 | In case you missed it, I livestream reviewed the newer models in the Swordier catalog from their site to see the improvement over time. Come join the discussion!
#sword #livestream #hema #longsword #swordierSwords of the American Civil War #history #sword #swords #civilwar #saber #sabersBy The Sword2025-07-14 | Exploring the historical swords used during the American Civil War while visiting the Nation Military Park and Museum in Gettysburg.
History of The Battle of Gettysburg
The main battle opened on the morning of July 1, 1863 with Confederates attacking Federal troops on McPherson Ridge west of town. Though outnumbered, the Federal forces held their position until afternoon, when they were finally overpowered and driven back to Cemetery Hill south of town. During the night the main body of the Federal army arrived and took up positions.
On July 2 the battle lines were drawn up in two sweeping arcs. The main portions of both armies were nearly one mile apart on parallel ridges: Federal forces on Cemetery Ridge, Confederate forces on Seminary Ridge to the west. Lee ordered an attack against both Federal flanks. Lt. Gen. James Longstreet’s thrust on the Federal left turned the base of Little Round Top into a shambles, left the Wheatfield strewn with dead and wounded, and overran the Peach Orchard. Farther north, Lt. Gen. Richard S. Ewell’s evening attack on the Federal right at East Cemetery Hill and Culp’s Hill, though momentarily successful, could not be exploited to Confederate advantage.
On July 3 Lee’s artillery opened a two-hour bombardment of the Federal lines on Cemetery Ridge and Cemetery Hill. This for a time engaged the massed guns of both sides in a thundering duel for supremacy but did little to soften up the Federal defensive position. Then some 12,000 Confederates advanced across open fields toward the Federal center in an attack known as “Pickett’s Charge.” The attack failed and cost Lee over 5,000 soldiers in one hour. The Battle of Gettysburg was over. The next day, July 4, Lee began his retreat to Virginia.
#history #sword #swords #civilwar #americancivilwar #saber #sabersCutting Practice - Cold Steel Warrior Series O-Katana #katana #sword #coldsteelknives #kendo #swordsBy The Sword2025-07-11 | Cutting with my Cold Steel Warrior Series O-Katana that I purchase a decade ago or longer. Note that the one in the link now is different as the tsuba, menuki, and kashira are all different from the current one.
Sometime in the last decade or more they did a fittings redesign and the dragon motif on mine was replaced with a sword motif in the newer versions.
The Cold Steel Warrior Series O-Katana runs a cost of $600 USD and features a shinogi-zukuri (I think though the top is a bit thicker then I expected) blade geometry with bo-hi.
Cold Steel Warrior Series O-Katana Product link - No affiliate link is contained therein. I receive no kickback or compensation if you visit this page to review the product featured in this video: coldsteel.com/o-katana-warrior-series
#katana #sword #hema #kendo #martialarts #coldsteelknives #katanas #swords #swordsmanshipSwords of the American Civil War #history #sword #swords #civilwar #saber #sabersBy The Sword2025-07-08 | Exploring the historical swords used during the American Civil War while visiting the Nation Military Park and Museum in Gettysburg.
History of The Battle of Gettysburg
The main battle opened on the morning of July 1, 1863 with Confederates attacking Federal troops on McPherson Ridge west of town. Though outnumbered, the Federal forces held their position until afternoon, when they were finally overpowered and driven back to Cemetery Hill south of town. During the night the main body of the Federal army arrived and took up positions.
On July 2 the battle lines were drawn up in two sweeping arcs. The main portions of both armies were nearly one mile apart on parallel ridges: Federal forces on Cemetery Ridge, Confederate forces on Seminary Ridge to the west. Lee ordered an attack against both Federal flanks. Lt. Gen. James Longstreet’s thrust on the Federal left turned the base of Little Round Top into a shambles, left the Wheatfield strewn with dead and wounded, and overran the Peach Orchard. Farther north, Lt. Gen. Richard S. Ewell’s evening attack on the Federal right at East Cemetery Hill and Culp’s Hill, though momentarily successful, could not be exploited to Confederate advantage.
On July 3 Lee’s artillery opened a two-hour bombardment of the Federal lines on Cemetery Ridge and Cemetery Hill. This for a time engaged the massed guns of both sides in a thundering duel for supremacy but did little to soften up the Federal defensive position. Then some 12,000 Confederates advanced across open fields toward the Federal center in an attack known as “Pickett’s Charge.” The attack failed and cost Lee over 5,000 soldiers in one hour. The Battle of Gettysburg was over. The next day, July 4, Lee began his retreat to Virginia.
#history #sword #swords #civilwar #americancivilwar #saber #sabersICYMI Swordier Critical Analysis of Newer Models Pt. 1 #sword #Swordier #longsword #HEMA #swordsmithBy The Sword2025-07-04 | In case you missed it, I livestream reviewed the newer models in the Swordier catalog from their site to see the improvement over time. Come join the discussion!
#sword #livestream #hema #longsword #swordierSwords of the American Civil War #history #sword #swords #civilwar #saber #sabersBy The Sword2025-07-01 | Exploring the historical swords used during the American Civil War while visiting the Nation Military Park and Museum in Gettysburg.
History of The Battle of Gettysburg
The main battle opened on the morning of July 1, 1863 with Confederates attacking Federal troops on McPherson Ridge west of town. Though outnumbered, the Federal forces held their position until afternoon, when they were finally overpowered and driven back to Cemetery Hill south of town. During the night the main body of the Federal army arrived and took up positions.
On July 2 the battle lines were drawn up in two sweeping arcs. The main portions of both armies were nearly one mile apart on parallel ridges: Federal forces on Cemetery Ridge, Confederate forces on Seminary Ridge to the west. Lee ordered an attack against both Federal flanks. Lt. Gen. James Longstreet’s thrust on the Federal left turned the base of Little Round Top into a shambles, left the Wheatfield strewn with dead and wounded, and overran the Peach Orchard. Farther north, Lt. Gen. Richard S. Ewell’s evening attack on the Federal right at East Cemetery Hill and Culp’s Hill, though momentarily successful, could not be exploited to Confederate advantage.
On July 3 Lee’s artillery opened a two-hour bombardment of the Federal lines on Cemetery Ridge and Cemetery Hill. This for a time engaged the massed guns of both sides in a thundering duel for supremacy but did little to soften up the Federal defensive position. Then some 12,000 Confederates advanced across open fields toward the Federal center in an attack known as “Pickett’s Charge.” The attack failed and cost Lee over 5,000 soldiers in one hour. The Battle of Gettysburg was over. The next day, July 4, Lee began his retreat to Virginia.
#history #sword #swords #civilwar #americancivilwar #saber #sabersCutting Practice - Bugei Raptor Katana Unokubi Zukuri #katana #sword #bugei #swordsmanship #kendoBy The Sword2025-06-27 | Cutting with my Bugei Trading Company Raptor Katana Unokubi Zukuri that I purchase a decade ago or longer.
The Raptor Katana Unokubi Zukuri runs a cost of $485 USD and features a unokubi zukuri blade geometry. @bugeitrading
#katana #sword #hema #kendo #martialarts #katanas #swordsmanshipNew Sword Unboxing - Swordier Type XVIIIc SWMZ-1004 #sword #unboxing #Swordier #longsword #fencingBy The Sword2025-06-24 | New sword day unboxing of the @Swordier SWMZ-1004 Type XVIIIc longsword! Full review of this sword coming soon!
#sword #Swordier #unboxing #hema #fencing #martialarts #shorts #TypeXVIIIc #longswordZwerchau Practice - Swordier SWM-1030 Type XVIa #longsword #HEMA #sword #swordier #cuttingskillsBy The Sword2025-06-18 | Practicing Zwerchau Cutting with my Swordier SWM-1030 Type XVIa. I am still extremely new to this cut and this is only my 3rd and 4th time cutting targets with a zwerchau. I practiced with my blunt trainer for safety for the basic motion before trying it with my longsword. Once I felt I had the motion down decent enough to not injury myself, I attempted twice off camera and then recorded my 3rd and fourth attempts! Any and all advice is welcome in the comments below!
Special thank you to @FalseEdgeHEMA for his amazing short of his Zwerchau. I watched this short at least 100 times (no exaggeration) watching his form and side profile to try my best to emulate his movements. Thank you for posting and for anyone else that wants to see him do a Zwerchau you can do so here! Spoiler: He makes it look so easy and fluid! - youtube.com/shorts/GcP6FOvzdfs
Thanks to my son for the camera work and the commentary! I love you buddy!
Music clip used in the short by @rjpasin check them out on YouTube music as well! He rocks!
Disclaimer: I paid for this sword with my own money but I wanted to change my order and order the SWM-1030 with the pattern welded steel but when I ordered I selected the spring steel version by mistake. I contacted Swordier asking to change the order and they upgraded me to the pattern welded version at no additional cost. The price difference was approx. $30 at the time so I bought the sword myself but got the $30 price difference upgrade for free. If you believe this gives me a bias, you are now aware of what Swordier provided me.
#sword #Swordier #hema #fencing #martialarts #shorts #TypeXVIa #longsword #swordsmanship #swordsman #zwerchauCutting Practice - Bugei Shobu Katana #katana #sword #bugei #katanas #swordsmanship #kendoBy The Sword2025-06-11 | Cutting with my Bugei Trading Company Shobu Katana that I purchase a decade ago or longer.
The Bugei Shobu Katana runs a cost of $1300 USD and features a shobu-zukuri blade geometry. @bugeitrading
Shobu Katana Product link - No affiliate link is contained therein. I receive no kickback or compensation if you visit this page to review the product featured in this video: bugei.com/collections/katana/products/shobu-katana
#katana #sword #hema #kendo #martialarts #katanas #swordsmanshipCutting Practice - Old Pine Katana #katana #sword #bugei #katanas #swordsmanship #kendoBy The Sword2025-06-04 | Cutting with my Bugei Trading Company Old Pine Katana that I purchase a decade ago or longer.
The Bugei Old Pine katana runs a cost of $1600 USD and features a shinogi-zukuri blade geometry. @bugeitrading
Old Pine Katana Product link - No affiliate link is contained therein. I receive no kickback or compensation if you visit this page to review the product featured in this video: bugei.com/products/old-pine-katana
#katana #sword #hema #kendo #martialarts #katanas #swordsmanshipPracticing Ascending to Descending Cuts IN THE RAIN #longsword #sword #HEMA #swordier #rainBy The Sword2025-05-28 | Practicing my ascending to descending cuts with my Swordier Type XVIa longsword!
Bonus: It is raining outside so you can hear the lovely background noise of birds and the rain hitting the leaves of the trees.
I paid for this sword with my own money but I wanted to cancel my order and order the SWM-1030 with the pattern welded steel but when I ordered I selected the spring steel version by mistake. I contacted Swordier asking to change the order and they upgraded me to the pattern welded version at no additional cost. The price difference was approx. $30 at the time so I bought the sword myself but got the $30 price difference upgrade for free. If you believe this gives me a bias, you are now aware of what Swordier provided me.
#sword #Swordier #hema #fencing #martialarts #shorts #TypeXVIa #rain #rainsoundsPracticing Swift Ascending Cuts IN THE RAIN #longsword #sword #HEMA #swordier #rainBy The Sword2025-05-23 | Practicing my ascending cuts from side to side as swiftly as I can with my Swordier Type XVIa longsword!
Bonus: It is raining outside so you can hear the lovely background noise of birds and the rain hitting the leaves of the trees.
I paid for this sword with my own money but I wanted to cancel my order and order the SWM-1030 with the pattern welded steel but when I ordered I selected the spring steel version by mistake. I contacted Swordier asking to change the order and they upgraded me to the pattern welded version at no additional cost. The price difference was approx. $30 at the time so I bought the sword myself but got the $30 price difference upgrade for free. If you believe this gives me a bias, you are now aware of what Swordier provided me.
#sword #Swordier #hema #fencing #martialarts #shorts #TypeXVIa #rain #rainsoundsNew Sword Unboxing - Swordier Type XXa SWM-1038 #sword #unboxing #Swordier #longsword #martialartsBy The Sword2025-05-01 | New sword day unboxing of the @Swordier SWM-1038 Type XXa longsword! Full review of this sword to follow once my custom Type XXa arrives.
This is a review sample provided by Swordier for the purpose of comparison to the Type XXa that I custom ordered and purchased myself. I will be comparing the unaltered review sample of a production SWM-1038 to the custom order that I purchased from Swordier.
#sword #Swordier #unboxing #hema #fencing #martialarts #shorts #TypeXXa #longswordPracticing Accuracy with Ascending Cuts - Bugei Old Pine Katana #katana #sword #bugei #kendoBy The Sword2025-04-24 | Cutting with my Bugei Trading Company Old Pine Katana that I purchase a decade ago or longer. Working on my accuracy with my ascending cuts.
How do you practice accuracy?
The Bugei Old Pine katana runs a cost of $1600 USD and features a shinogi-zukuri blade geometry.
Old Pine Katana Product link - No affiliate link is contained therein. I receive no kickback or compensation if you visit this page to review the product featured in this video: bugei.com/products/old-pine-katana
#katana #sword #hema #kendo #martialarts #katanasPracticing Ascending Cuts - Bugei Old Pine Katana #katana #sword #bugei #kendoBy The Sword2025-04-18 | Cutting with my Bugei Trading Company Old Pine Katana that I purchase a decade ago or longer. Working on my ascending cuts.
The Bugei Old Pine katana runs a cost of $1600 USD and features a shinogi-zukuri blade geometry.
Old Pine Katana Product link - No affiliate link is contained therein. I receive no kickback or compensation if you visit this page to review the product featured in this video: bugei.com/products/old-pine-katana
#katana #sword #hema #kendo #martialarts #katanasGhost of Tsushima Bamboo Strikes Challenge - Water Bottle Edition 3 #katana #ghostoftsushima #swordBy The Sword2025-03-29 | I've been playing a lot of Ghost of Tsushima lately and finding all the Bamboo strike challenges made me want to give it a try with my katana! I had to use water bottles instead of bamboo for this one but I am making a bamboo attachment for my cutting stand so that I can use real bamboo in the future.
Special thanks to my son for being my cameraman on this one!
Using my Cold Steel O-Katana (Warrior Series)
Product link - No affiliate link is contained therein. I receive no kickback or compensation if you visit this page to review the product featured in this video: coldsteel.com/o-katana-warrior-series
#ghostoftsushima #katana #sword #hema #kendo #martialarts #coldsteelknives #okatanaGhost of Tsushima Bamboo Strikes Challenge - Water Bottle Edition 2 #katana #ghostoftsushima #swordBy The Sword2025-03-19 | I've been playing a lot of Ghost of Tsushima lately and finding all the Bamboo strike challenges made me want to give it a try with my katana! I had to use water bottles instead of bamboo for this one but I am making a bamboo attachment for my cutting stand so that I can use real bamboo in the future.
Using my Bugei Shobu Katana
Bugei Shobu Katana Product link - No affiliate link is contained therein. I receive no kickback or compensation if you visit this page to review the product featured in this video: bugei.com/collections/katana/products/shobu-katana
#ghostoftsushima #katana #sword #hema #kendo #martialartsNew Multi target Accessory #katana #sword #hema #martialartsBy The Sword2025-03-17 | Testing out the new long flat plane that slides onto the top of my stand to allow for multi-target cuts.
Using my Bugei Shobu Katana
Bugei Shobu Katana Product link - No affiliate link is contained therein. I receive no kickback or compensation if you visit this page to review the product featured in this video: bugei.com/collections/katana/products/shobu-katana
#katana #sword #hema #fencing #martialarts #shorts #pell #pellworkGhost of Tsushima Bamboo Strikes Challenge - Water Bottle Edition 1 #katana #ghostoftsushima #swordBy The Sword2025-03-14 | I've been playing a lot of Ghost of Tsushima lately and finding all the Bamboo strike challenges made me want to give it a try with my katana! I had to use water bottles instead of bamboo for this one but I am making a bamboo attachment for my cutting stand so that I can use real bamboo in the future.
Cutting with my Bugei Trading Company Old Pine Katana that I purchase a decade ago or longer.
The Bugei Old Pine katana runs a cost of $1600 USD and features a shinogi-zukuri blade geometry.
Old Pine Katana Product link - No affiliate link is contained therein. I receive no kickback or compensation if you visit this page to review the product featured in this video: bugei.com/products/old-pine-katana
#ghostoftsushima #katana #sword #hema #kendo #martialartsTesting new wooden sword design 2 #carpenter #carpentry #swordBy The Sword2025-03-07 | Not content with the failure of the last wooden sword, a new wooden sword design needed to be made! At least this time it looks more like a falchion then a strange hybrid abomination!
Second test cut with my dad's new wooden sword. Let's see how it goes!
#sword #falchion #hema #bloopersTesting new wooden sword design 1 #carpenter #carpentry #swordBy The Sword2025-03-05 | Not content with the failure of the last wooden sword, a new wooden sword design needed to be made! At least this time it looks more like a falchion then a strange hybrid abomination!
First test cut with my dad's new wooden sword. Let's see how it goes!