Sabre ramble: Head to Head to Head comparing Windlass, Cold Steel, and LK Chen 1796. Dlatrex Swords 2026-09-23 | Sabre ramble: Head to Head to Head comparing Windlass, Cold Steel, and LK Chen 1796.
Review $2000 Sword: Winter Cutlery type XVIIIc Dlatrex Swords 2025-01-10 | Today we review the lovely Fang of Caerbannog from Eric Estlund/Winter Cutlery. wintercutlery.com/product/the-fang-of-caerbannog/147Since the time of this filming this sword has been sold! Eric does sells completed pieces, so if you see something of his that you like, best that you contact him before it goes.This is the first video review I have done of a high-end custom sword, and it was lovely to have the chance to do. While I did have the sword for a while and got to know it pretty well, the combination between time available and weather meant that I did not have much time to get this particular video completed, so hopefully the subsequent videos showing off Eric's handiwork will be a little more in depth.0:00 Intro0:30 Scabbard4:45 Historical Context9:28 Hilt12:00 Blade13:09 Test Cutting4:00 BladeMake sure you check out @alientude's review of a Winter Cutlery longsword as well!youtu.be/8jxdA7V0Ntkand Eric, Kyle and I discussing these swords and others from Winter Cutlery on stream!youtube.com/live/J6JN4lGQmfM?si=HY6UVZ9iEyGuxQSf
Swordmaker Interview: Eric Estlund from Winter Cultery! Feat: Alientude Dlatrex Swords 2025-01-05 | We will have a sitdown and talk with custom swordmaker Eric Estlund of Winter Cutlery, and be joined by the one and only Alientude!
Happy Sword New Year! 2025 Dlatrex Swords 2024-12-31 | Big thanks to everyone who stopped by the channel to say hello, ask questions, provide references (super useful!) and offer corrections. All of this helps us learn more about swords and history together.Big thanks to @scholagladiatoria for the shout out earlier in the year, along with swordfriends @alientude @Matthew_Jensen @UnsheathedSwordReviews @LancelotChan @FortuneFavoursTheBold and more who have all provided things to the channel for review!Dlatrex's 2024 Swordtuber playlist:@the.wandering.warrior @Guccigatana @saberserpent1134 @SifuKuttel @Rapiersdelight @Blindy_Sama @medievalreview 0:00 Intro0:30 Thanks1:00 Swordtuber list3:30 2025 Sword Preview
#shorts Zuko’s favorite: testing paired oxtail sabres Dlatrex Swords 2024-12-28 | #shorts #swordship #chinesesword #wushu #zuko #avatarthelastairbender Trying out a double dao from swordmaker LK Chen and having a little fun honoring prince Zuko at the same time. These are very thin blades that come very very sharp!
Test Cutting: Carving a Christmas Ham with a Sword Dlatrex Swords 2024-12-26 | 0:00 Talking0:35 Disclaimer 1:00 Methodology8:19 Sword No. 113:10 Sword No. 215:47 Sword No. 318:13 Casualty18:45 Autopsy
First impressions: LK Chen Majestic Huang Taiji Yao Dao sabre Dlatrex Swords 2024-12-24 | Merry Christmas! For those who missed the live stream, here is a condensed version featuring this latest offering from LK Chen.
Bonus: Christmas Unboxing Livestream! Dlatrex Swords 2024-12-24 | Short Live stream with a mystery box....
#shorts Slow cut challenge Dlatrex Swords 2024-12-21 | #shorts #history #sword #rapier #chinesesword Slow cutting challenge time! Cutting through targets is “easy” when done at full speed. But how slow can you go and still be effective in your cut?This will vary tremendously with sword type and target type, but it’s a good test for technique as well.
Munitions grade swords: Another context. Reply to @Rapiersdelight Dlatrex Swords 2024-12-20 | Before you watch this video please watch the great video from @Rapiersdelight where he points out the fallacy of using the term "munition's grade" for all of these swords that look like they didn't pass inspection!youtu.be/50n89bDXAxc?si=O01eiUtW2T-G7SuFHere we take another look at both the term, and how militia swords looked in other parts of the world...0:00 Intro1:00 New Definition5:06 Other Militia Swords
#shorts Merry Christmas from Dlatrex Swords Dlatrex Swords 2024-12-18 | #history #sword #chinesemartialarts #christmas #music Wishing everyone a Merry Christmas and a Happy Sword New Year!
Urgent: Bladesong demo weekend! Dlatrex Swords 2024-12-13 | #Bladesong #Swords #gaming Playthrough of Bladesong's tech demo, which is live through 12/16 on steam. Go check it out! store.steampowered.com/app/2305640/Bladesong
Longsword testing: halfswording and thrusting Dlatrex Swords 2024-12-12 | We compare how different longswords do in a battle of half-swording vs the fearsome cardboard box! This is a non-scientific experiment, to gather preliminary data on how each of these swords perform in the thrust.Featured:Hanwei Tinker Pearce Great Sword of Warkultofathena.com/product/hanwei-tinker-great-sword-of-war/?srsltid=AfmBOooqzRozEIe_d5WrTyEjpJ1RpiEYOCzqDENBjsh6l_qy0JWd7J3KAlbion Baronalbion-swords.com/product/the-baronWindlass Royal Armouries Collection Type 14 Hand and a Half Swordmuseumreplicas.com/14th-century-hand-and-a-half-sword/?srsltid=AfmBOoraDwurUJjisTvX1oyaXligSiLa0m-tyWZonMd5hSOB1_bgOXkWBalaur Arms 15th Century Italian Longswordkultofathena.com/product/balaur-arms-15th-century-italian-longsword-3/?srsltid=AfmBOoo43wH132F4GRuH3XDdH4tSc0io28ccj0qAJijq_DU9hhrH1ReAWinter Cutlery Fang of Caerbannogwintercutlery.com/product/the-fang-of-caerbannog/147Albion Castellenalbion-swords.com/product/the-castellan0:00 Intro1:45 GSW2:55 Baron3:54 Windlass RAC5:00 BA Italian6:00 Winter Cutlery Fang8:10 Castellen9:09 Results
#shorts Cutting with an “unsharpened” Longsword. Dlatrex Swords 2024-12-10 | #shorts #medieval #swordship #sword #challenge #unsharpenedUsually I only do testing on properly sharpened swords, however some manufacturers do not put a final apex on their blades (or have a questionable interpretation of what 'sharp' is). In this case, we have a 14th century Hand and a Half sword, from the Royal Armouries Collection reproduced by @scholagladiatoria and Windlass very faithfully. The Geometry of the blade is so good, that even without a final apex, it can perform cuts against certain targets (if your form is correct!). Perhaps this should be a cutting challenge for you other Windlass owners? #performcutwithunsharpenedsword
Viking Age Swords: From Albion Dlatrex Swords 2024-12-10 | Looking at 2 different Albion swords from the age of the Vikings!Kindly sent to me by my good friend Sword of DamokleseThe Albion GaddhjaltThe Albion Broke Back Seax0:00 Intro0:44 Gaddhjalt6:38 Seax15:03 Bottle cutting18:00 Thrust testing23:00 Final thoughts
How accurate are Lego Swords historically? Dlatrex Swords 2024-12-04 | #lego Taking a break from real swords to review some toy swords!Here we look at some Lego sword designs and compare them to possible historical counterparts.Actual swords featured from the Metropolitan museum of ArtWallace CollectionRoyal Armouries Collection Mandarin Mansion0:00 Intro1:00 Reddit2:00 LOTR4:00 Sword 16:00 Sword 28:00 Sword 39:20 Sword 411:00 Sword 513:00 Sword 615:00 Sword 716:20 Sword 820:50 Sword 921:50 Bonus section
#shorts Variation in blade stiffness Dlatrex Swords 2024-12-02 | #shorts #hema #fencing #history #swordA quick sample of the variation that can be seen even within the same “pattern” of sword produced by different modern makers.
#shorts vacation sword cutting Dlatrex Swords 2024-11-30 | #shorts #sword #history #medieval Doing some test cutting with the Balaur arms knight Templar arming sword. It’s a beast!
#short Swords at Thanksgivings Dlatrex Swords 2024-11-28 | #shorts #thanksgiving #turkey #sword #funny #samurai #katanaHappy Thanksgiving from my family to yours!
Stiffness in swords: how is it measured? Dlatrex Swords 2024-11-26 | A shout out to Michael Monroe who asked this question regarding his Balaur Arms arming sword.Also, check out the research done by Sean Franklin on the science behind flex testing.swordstem.com/2020/12/22/difficulties-with-sca-flex-test-and-buckling-test-for-measuring-blade-stiffness0:00 Intro1:03 What is stiffness3:00 Black Fencer test7:08 Flex tests on swords12:25 Bonus round: sabres13:30 Parting Remarks
#short High end “Langes messer” Dlatrex Swords 2024-11-25 | #shorts #medievalhistory #medieval #sword #messer #langesmesserA quick glance at a gorgeous langesmesser from Winter Cutlery
Sword art: The Swordsman Boutique Review Dlatrex Swords 2024-11-22 | Today we are reviewing this print from The Swordsman Boutiqueswordsmansboutique.com/products/copy-of-ming-dynasty-the-battle-against-piracy-painting-left-section-framed-art-printVery kindly provided by Darren this is a high quality print of an important piece of Chinese history, showing us key details about both Ming Military and "Pirate" weapons that occurred between the Wokou ("Japanese" pirates) and Chinese during the 13th-16th centuries. To see more of these prints, and hear even more analysis please check out friend of the channel @SifuKuttel youtu.be/Am2fJ2g8FMo?si=Dnx2mqOVnT_KQcwE0:00 Intro 0:15 Disclaimer1:32 Quality of Print4:23 History of Scroll6:17 First boat7:29 Second boat8:20 Third Boat10:30 Influence on swords
#shorts High end Falchion testing Dlatrex Swords 2024-11-21 | #shorts #history #sword #medieval #medievalhistory #italy #italian This is a lovely late period Italian falchion or “Storta” made by smith Eric Estlund of Winter Cutlery. Boy does this cut easily!
Sword Tips Tested Dlatrex Swords 2024-11-19 | Here we experiment the relative thrusting ability on a variety of different swords, with slightly different sword 'tips'.Featuring:Albion Gaddhjaltalbion-swords.com/product/the-gaddhjaltAlbion Oakeshottalbion-swords.com/product/the-oakeshottBalaur Arms 15th Century Italian Longswordkultofathena.com/product/balaur-arms-15th-century-italian-longsword-3/?srsltid=AfmBOopTox9Tz8KyWrAVrrzEJxfhhdk6hjCTmqSoPxMq9jt6gN4mYGaMAlbion Castellan (Thanks @FortuneFavoursTheBold !)albion-swords.com/product/the-castellanWinter Cutlery Fang of Caerbannogwintercutlery.com/product/the-fang-of-caerbannog/147?cp=true&sa=true&sbp=false&q=false0:00 Intro0:35 Introducing the swords5:00 Base thrust testing11:18 Armored testing16:37 Summary20:03 Bonus content!
#shorts Will Jeans protect you against a sword? Dlatrex Swords 2024-11-18 | #shorts #history #chinesesword #china #sword #swordtestingCan textiles serve as armor? Yes, but a lot of factors go into it: how much padding, the type of material, the type of weapon and the force of the strike all make a big difference.
Hey sword friends, thanks very much! Dlatrex Swords 2024-11-17 | Woah, when did we hit 2000 subscribers? Thanks to everyone who had dropped by and chatted about swords!⚔️
Flamberge testing: Textiles redux Dlatrex Swords 2024-11-15 | Here we give another round of testing swords against 'fabric armor'. In this case rather old denim jeans. Swords featured are the LK Chen Longquan Jian and the Lutel Katzbalger Flamberge.
#short Is a Falchion just a Machete? Dlatrex Swords 2024-11-14 | #shorts #history #medieval #sword #machete #falchion Very frequently I see a comparison made between falchions and machetes. This is perhaps closer than how many originally thought they were large axe or club like blades. In truth this is taking it a bit too far in the other direction. Falchion are war swords that need to be sharp, stiff, nimble and flexible all at the same time. Very different from agricultural blades.
#shorts Flamberge sword testing Dlatrex Swords 2024-11-12 | #shorts #history #swordship #sword #testcutting Comparing a side sword to a flam bladed sword with both thrust and cutting power
Sword unboxing: custom smith Dlatrex Swords 2024-11-11 | A sneak peak at 3 lovely swords sent for review by swordmaker Eric Estlund of Winter Cutlery. wintercutlery.comThese are gorgeous pieces, and showcase some of the range of the talent he is able to produce. I do not believe I have taken the time to review bespoke pieces like this from a custom smith previously on my channel, so this is an absolute treat, and it is difficult not to fall in love at first sight!0:00 Intro1:00 Sword 17:10 Sword 213:30 Sword 319:40 Closeup beauty shots
#shorts Simple cuts with Albion Oakeshott arming sword Dlatrex Swords 2024-11-10 | #shorts #swordship #sword #medievalhistory #medieval #history Testing out this lovely Albion sword, the “Oakeshott” based on a very unusual arming sword in the Wallace collection London. Handles like a dream.
#short The Pumpkin Tragedy Dlatrex Swords 2024-11-08 | #shorts #pumpkin #sword #chinesemartialarts #chinese #history The end of the poor pumpkin, compliments of this lovely Han Jian from swordmaker LK Chen
Historical accounts for Katana vs Rapier: reply @scholagladiatoria @LondonLongsword (Reupload) Dlatrex Swords 2024-11-07 | #history #sword #katana This is a re-upload of the original video I loaded a year ago, with some minor quality improvements. Also, I celebrated by including another period account featuring Europeans encountering Katana....Recently there have been some great videos provided by Matt Easton of @scholagladiatoria and David Rawlings of @LondonLongsword on the topic of how an encounter between Katana vs Rapier might go down. I thought I might weigh in as a 'non fencer' =)Looking at the topic strictly from sword dynamics and by trawling historical accounts maybe we can glean some information about what would or would not happen during such an exchange.Please look at Matt's videos: youtube.com/watch?v=89ENvXaI78kAs well as Dave'syoutu.be/9_RQED55sAY?si=6Y2zFJlNtECmrLwLThe Japanese text for this video was taken from http://www.nihontocraft.com/Suishinshi_Masahide.htmlAlso, for those of you who want to watch Katana fail by being struck on the Mune, please visit @Matthew_Jensen and see him push swords to failure like this one...youtu.be/NJ10eXhaexY?si=7lTmw7N7MxlTtSJP0:00 intro 0:15 Bonus Spanish Account!2:28 Original Introduction4:00 Account from Boxer5:55 Defining Katana7:50 Defining Rapier 9:30 Di Grassi Account11:53 Note from the Editor!13:50 Swetnam Account17:30 Japanese blades19:30 Katana 121:00 Katana 222:50 Katana 323:15 katana 425:05 Katana 525:20 Katana 625:40 Katana 728:00 Katana 829:10 Katana 930:45 Katana 1031:00 Katana 1131:30 Katana 1233:15 Katana 1333:33 Katana 1434:45 Katana 1535:30 Katana 1636:38 katana 1737:40 Katana 2138:40 Oops!39:40 Katana 1840:05 Katana 2240:15 Katana 2340:26 Katana 2441:00 So who would win?
#shorts Custom Katana testing Dlatrex Swords 2024-11-06 | #shorts #history #Sword #Katana #japanesesword #japan Here is a quick test of a rather large Katana made by Hanbon Forge, by way of Swordis. It has Shobu Zukuri Cross section and as a results can do some interesting false edge cuts...
Giant Mystery Katana: Custom order from Swordis Dlatrex Swords 2024-11-01 | This is just a taste of a longer review looking at a custom katana kindly arranged to be provided by Swordis.swordis.comThis monstrosity was put together using the Custom Katana Builder, and then used Hanbon Forge to bring it to life. A friend also went through the same process, and sent their sword to me for review as well, so there will be a later video featuring TWO sword in the near future!As this video was finishing being processed, my buddy @alientude released a video showing his own experience using Swordis, so please check out his video as well.youtu.be/X8No6LsMJY0?si=moYtO2aVr3GwZIr7
#shorts Flamberge testing Dlatrex Swords 2024-10-31 | #shorts #history #sword #knight #flambergeA preview of testing the Flamberge blade!
Flamberge Tested! Response to @Skallagrim Dlatrex Swords 2024-10-29 | Today features a 'Katzbalger' style sword with a wavy blade (flaberge/flammenschwert) made by Lutel, as generously lent by swordfriend Chris.68 cm blade, 1360g weightThis is video acts as a follow up to the awesome video performed by @Skallagrim and @scholagladiatoria where they look at antique swords that have wavy blades and discuss how they may have been used and why they might have come about in different cultures.youtu.be/ebBD-ntO0eQ?si=E7Gl-__TRPonqxAESwords featuredWallace collection: Dusägge A714Two Handed Swords: CornelistrompSmallswords: Royal Armouries Leeds (Savagecats)Rapiers: German Historic Museum (DHM) Berlin0:00 Intro0:00 History6:28 Bottle tests7:34 Rope tests13:46 'Fireaxe test'14:46 Cardboard test18:19 Bamboo test19:48 Dowel Test27:20 Textile Test29:27 Conclusions
Swords vs. Pumpkins 2024: Thrust testing Dlatrex Swords 2024-10-23 | Here is a fun and not particularly scientific contest between a 9 modern swords and their ability to deliver a thrust.Their enemy? The villainous Halloween pumpkin!Featured in this video are:LK Chen Munich Town Guardlkchensword.com/munich-town-guard-swordLK Chen LongQuan Jianlkchensword.com/long-quan-jianBalaur Arms Knights Templarkultofathena.com/product/balaur-arms-preorder-knight-templar-arming-sword-preorderPesery Handicrafts Ottoman Kilijpeserey.comLKChen Yuan Mongol Daolkchensword.com/yuan-mongolian-saberLK Ming Tai Yang Yanlingdaolkchensword.com/yan-ling-daoLandsknecht Emporium Gottfried Langsmesserlandsknechtemporium.com/products/standard/messer/Gottfried-M3C-MesserMaciej Kopcuich f1A Falchionartofswordmaking.com/category/falchionsWindlass British 1796 Light Cavalry Sabrewindlass.com/products/windlass-british-1796-pattern-light-cavalry-saber-w-steel-scabbard0:00 Intro0:10 Rules0:30 Town Guard1:05 Longquan Jian1:26 Knight's Templar Arming Sword2:12 Pesery Kilij3:04 LK Mongol Dao3:41 LK Yanling Dao4:47 LE Langesmesser5:23 Kopcuich Falchion5:48 More Mulligans6:40 Windlass 1796 sabre7:07 Results
Sword Review: LKChen Shamshir Dlatrex Swords 2024-10-19 | Reviewing the LK Chen Persian Shamshirlkchensword.com/persian-shamshirThis is a very faithful reproduction of original sabres from the Safavid period of Iran's history. A great buy at the current price point. Also make sure to check out the great video put out by the guys at @baytal-asad , who specialize in Persian arms, armor and combat!youtu.be/aTcs2nWOfSw?si=h0w5pHWYq392BTpM0:00 Intro0:25 History of the Shamshir3:45 Details of the scabbard5:57 Fittings8:55 Grip11:50 The Blade14:10 Penetration testing16:45 Cutting tests18:55 Concluding remarks
#shorts Falchion vs Jian sword test Dlatrex Swords 2024-10-11 | #shorts #chinesemartialarts #medieval #sword #history Comparing the LKChen Scarlet Sunrise Jian from the Jin dynastyWith a Medieval Elmslie 1a Falchion by Maciej Kopcuich
#shorts Comparing 1796 Light Cavalry Sabre models Dlatrex Swords 2024-10-07 | #swords #history #british #military Doing a quick side by side cutting comparison with different producers of the British model 1796 Light Cavalry sabre:The Cold steel The WindlassAnd the LKchen All of these versions have advantages and disadvantages; they will warrant a full review!
Sword Review: Albion Kern the Irish Ring Pommel Arming Sword Dlatrex Swords 2024-10-03 | This is the Albion Kern albion-swords.com/old_albion_site/The%20Kern.html Generously sent to me for review by my mate Duzzies. This is personally one of the most beautiful swords I've had the chance to work with. It is nimble and dynamic for an arming sword, sporting an Oakeshotte type XIX blade, and very well executed fullering. This specific example happened to be slightly less sharp than most Albions i have handled, and while I could easily bring it up to full sharpness, it was not my sword to modify, so I have only left it as-is, which limited it's cutting performance. 0:00 Intro 0:25 History 2:30 Handling 4:10 Comparison with other XIX 6:25 The Edge7:42 B-roll8:43 Cutting Tests10:31 Plastic Discussion10:50 Overview and discussion
Cutting and Preview of Balaur Arms : Knights Templar Arming Sword (Re- upload) Dlatrex Swords 2024-09-21 | A short overview of the Knights Templar Arming Sword from Balaur Arms, a joint venture by Kult of Athena and LK Chen.kultofathena.com/product/balaur-arms-preorder-knight-templar-arming-sword-preorderThis is an awesome sword, very sharp, and a steal at the current asking price of just under $400.0:00 Intro0:30 Meet the Sword1:05 History2:36 Blade3:12 Test Cutting5:55 Parting Thoughts
Answering Sword Comments from YouTube Dlatrex Swords 2024-09-19 | We take a quick trip to the comment section of the much respected @robinswords ! Go check out his original short which packs a lot of information into less time that it takes to read this sentence.youtube.com/shorts/Z5FY6JGMrbQ?si=mgwmAaWOjiMVBWVII left a comment on his video in good fun which generated many other responses, and I thought they were worthwhile enough to respond to on camera and keep the sword discussion going. Hope someone finds them useful.
#short Shoulder cuts with rapier Dlatrex Swords 2024-09-07 | #shorts #medieval #sword #rapier Showing casing the cutting power of a German style rapier. On a pumpkin!
#shorts Comparing two sword types Dlatrex Swords 2024-09-04 | #shorts #medieval #chinese #swords Looking at two different sharp swords from LK Chen: The Saxony Rapier, and the Song Hand Dao. Both take extreme opposite approaches to blade designs. The Rapier is a civilian sword designed to empahsize dueling culture, and being able to get in sneaky thrusts against a single opponent who is wearing little to no protection.The Dao, is a military sidearm, intended to be used with a shield and heavy armor, designed for powerful cleaving strikes against other heavily armored foes when in close combat and possibly in opposition against heavier weapons such as spears and axes. It maximizes cutting power at the expense of having very poor thrusting.
Weapon Dynamics tutorial for Sword Friends Dlatrex Swords 2024-09-01 | A fun discussion and overview about using the Weapon Dynamics Computer and how to interpret the results! subcaelo.net/ensis/dynamics-computerPrevious tutorials made with Vincent’s help.youtu.be/-KpBO3wOJ1M?si=IKbpQcZ_qbMDvstbyoutu.be/DAKuoazEDx0?si=GHdIOwyUB_rUDoq5Also check out @medievalreview ‘s great series on the dynamic computer which also featured Peter Johnsson discussing their interpretation and use!youtu.be/sRlLLtz-aFE?si=KKj6d1s6OkNdk3Y80:00 Intro1:24 Background/History12:00 Weapons Dynamics Computer17:40 Measuring the Lengths26:59 Hilt and Blade Nodes31:50 Action Points and Pivot Points43:00 Graphical Output52:00 Q&A and Swords1:01:00 Curved swords1:09:00 Complex Hilts1:21:36 Chit chat
