Sorry, Matt... You're Missing the Point 😉

Описание: The video I'm responding to:
"Why Some Swords Had BLUNT TIPS - DON'T Stick 'Em With The Pointy End!" by ‪@scholagladiatoria‬
   • Why Some Swords Had BLUNT TIPS - DON'T Sti...  

Why did some blades have a rounded or even square tip? Is there a good reason for a design that takes away thrusts as a viable option in armed combat? Matt Easton has one explanation, I have a different one. Let's discuss and see what you folks think.

Would be interesting to know what ‪@DaMonStith‬ has to say about the blade shape of the Takouba. Were thrusts commonly taught with this type of sword?

I tried to keep "pointless" puns to a minimum but may not have entirely succeeded. :)


Older videos I'm referencing here:

Stabby Time! - Straight vs. Curved Swords on Ballistic Gel
   • Stabby Time! - Straight vs. Curved Swords ...  

Plywood shield vs broadsword, katana, axe, kriegsmesser, and war hammer
   • Making, testing and repairing a Viking cen...  

Making, testing and repairing a Viking center-grip shield
   • Making, testing and repairing a Viking cen...  


The swords I'm showing in this video:

Adorian messer by Landsknecht Emporium
https://www.kultofathena.com/product/...

Gustav messer by Landsknecht Emporium
https://landsknechtemporium.com/produ...

Discontinued longsword-katana hybrid by Windlass Steelcrafts


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Outro:
"Highland Storm" by The Slanted Room Records
https://theslantedroom.github.io/stev...
Used with artist's permission


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