A talk about different blade shapes of swords and their effectiveness

Описание: This is about some of the basics of why blades are shaped in different ways, and some remarks about the cutting performance of particular blade profiles and cross-sections. And also my opinion on the infamous curved vs straight blade debate.

The swords shown in this video:

The Gaddhjalt by Albion (straight medieval arming sword)
http://ww4.aitsafe.com/go.htm?go=kult...

Scimitar / shamshir by Windlass Steelcrafts (Persian saber)
http://ww4.aitsafe.com/go.htm?go=kult...

Pappenheimer rapier (blunt, for practice) by Darkwood Armory
http://www.darkwoodarmory.com/index.p...

The Berserkr by Albion (single-edged Viking sword)
http://ww4.aitsafe.com/go.htm?go=kult...

Ewart Park sword by Neil Burridge (Bronze Age leaf-blade sword)
https://www.bronze-age-craft.com/swor...

Kumar Kobra from Himalayan Imports (long khukuri)
http://www.himalayan-imports.com/khuk...

The Duellist by Dynasty Forge (thrusting oriented medieval longsword)

The Town Guard by Arms & Armor (Renaissance sidesword, aka cut & thrust sword)

The special guest:    / @lindybeige  


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