A Big Badass Mercenary Sword! - The Albion Maximilian

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This is a two-handed greatsword, known as Zweihänder in German. Used by the Landsknecht mercenaries in the 15th and 16th century on the battlefield, particularly against pike formations.
The Maximilian is a high end reproduction, and a really impressive sword. Not just due to the sheer size but also the quality of the design, , material, fit and finish.
I suppose you can call this video a review, even though it doesn't my usual testing routine.
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[@wisard734]

The gods gave you two hands and you use them both for your sword. I can respect that.

[@dspa58]

I was an adventure like you till I took an arrow in the knee

[@Zimzilla99]

wisard734 don't suppose you'd enchant my sword. Dull old blade can barely cut butter.

[@dspa58]

Hands to your self sneak thef

[@fish4225]

What is it, cat?

[@MedIevalCyrax]

I used the dragonbone Warhammer, ugly as fuck but god damn it feels good when you clobber someone with it.

[@apocalypseplague67]

A guard might get nervous. A man approaches with his weapon drawn.

[@ASmartNameForMe]

A GUARD MIGHT GET NERVOUS THAT THERES A DRAGON LESS THAN 1000 METERS AWAY!!

[@evanstrachan9996]

No lollygaggin

[@Gameprojordan]

lol i walk around with spells equipped but sheathed and all of the tavern owners freak out and tell me to get my magic out of here

[@Martin-zg7hx]

@@ASmartNameForMe BRUH, A dragon in this world who do fuck lie to you

[@sentinelplayztm922]

martin monzon it’s a Skyrim reference you bafoon

[@Huy-G-Le]

"Maximilian" Maximum destruction. Maximum the cost.

[@kolamoose8717]

so just maximum distruction

[@HandleMyBallsYouTube]

The cost doesn't matter when you have Maximillions

[@jesterjaded73]

"Did you find a giant sword?" "Yes..." "What did it cost?" "All of my wisdom teeth money :( "

[@shaderax_storm6165]

"MAXIMUMMER!!!"

[@stamatisvolanis8482]

Once you are holding the Maximilian and the blacksmith is not, the price is always optional

[@YaksTracks]

"Can I wield a greatsword one handed"? Said every D&D Fighter , ever .

[@aehre_ertl]

True😂

[@maxharter5716]

More like every D&D barbarian.

[@michaeldiebold8847]

Can I duel wield two great swords?

[@user-im9fq6xc5x]

You can in newervinter nights 2. But you have to have Monkey grip perk.

[@antonc108]

There was a bastard that bullied a dungeon master into allowing him dual wield two bastard swords. I did not return to the game after that and heard that most players left. Best he play single player with the weak willed dungeon master.

[@animistchannel2983]

"When you pay for quality, you only cry once."

[@leroilapue15]

Lol nice

[@bp-hx9ts]

animist channel buy once cry once

[@bobthetop3242]

animist channel yesh

[@gendoruwo6322]

Unless you go into a large credit card debt you can't pay off. Then you'll be crying every night.

[@boomerisadog3899]

At least we hope that's true. Though, have seen expensive things of low quality and inexpensive things of high quality. Most of my consumer experience is in firearms, not bladed weapons.

[@spartan117mastrchief]

Universal unit of measurement: Beard height.

[@weswolever7477]

And pommels for weight measurements

[@purplehaze2358]

What if I told you that skall's beard is his source of immense cosmic power?

[@bchin4005]

Skallagrim is Norse for Samson.

[@spartan117mastrchief]

@@purplehaze2358 Haha! I'd believe it! xD One beard to rule them all...

[@camrendavis6650]

@@purplehaze2358 Shouldn't you be back at the foundation? since when do you have time to surf the web?

[@Megadeth7811]

Me: *Gets stimulus check* Government: "That's for essentials only!" Me: *Buys huge-ass sword*

[@madmysticmeister]

DeathlikeSilence holy fuck I think we’re thinking of the same thing right now!

[@eazy8579]

Well, when the corona-zombies come for you, this thing will be very handy

[@tristansmith5387]

@@eazy8579 Those zombies better hold off a year or I'm going to be stuck chopping them up with a hanwei instead of my Duke.

[@popeyethepirate5473]

Shit, with the riots you might as well.

[@chrisw7188]

pretty damn essential when you got rioters on the streets

[@ColdNorth0628]

Missed this by a year, but imagine a really short person weilding this thing.

[@Enthymene]

It weighing less than five pounds, I'd be laughing all the way to the trauma center?

[@picklestheomnipotent4535]

And thus, artorias rose to knighthood

[@AVGyerra22]

I'm a 5'6 guy, it should look p funny for me to swing this thing

[@ryoumakoushiro7447]

Might be a pain to wield, but if I got any chance to wield and swing it, I'm down

[@fjorigg]

I'm only 5'2"... Imagine me holding it.

[@mephistophelesthesilentchi3446]

"It was too big to be called a sword. Massive, thick, heavy and far too rough. Indeed, it was more like a heap of raw iron..." *Berserk intro plays*

[@Dantemustdance]

Tell me why tell me why

[@micohazakin8576]

Tell me what you want

[@thejamman4070]

mephistopheles the silent chief which intro? 97, 16 or 17? The music in 16 and 17 was the only good thing to come out of that series.

[@micohazakin8576]

The Jam Man 1997

[@isakaldazwulfazizsunus7564]

HAIYOOOOOOOO

[@filthypappenheimer5355]

I was so confused at first to hear someone pronounce "Landsknecht" correctly

[@bytex666]

He is Norwegian, that's probably why he didn't pronounce it like an amurrrcan :)

[@jenskoch8868]

@@bytex666 nope german

[@Tacticaviator7]

@@jenskoch8868 did you meant skall's nationality or the word's origin ?

[@jenskoch8868]

His origin. From Germany to Norway to Canada

[@aysseralwan]

@@jenskoch8868 I thought he is norwegian and lived for a time in Germany got back to Norway and then to Canada. But I am not sure ^^

[@dersimmler518]

"The Chadknecht" vs. "The Virgin Spearchucker"

[@pgtv14]

D E M O N I T I Z E D

[@sumitmhatre8419]

I too, came here from that video.

[@shha22]

Im not sure about the usefulness of this sword. You mentioned yourself its really hard to remove the pommel.

[@leodoz1016]

The pommel balances the entire sword so that it is possible to wield it. You dont want to end yourself rightly accidentally

[@neapolitano1914]

You had 69 likes. I ruined that

[@hymanocohann2698]

Acme"s big bag of Pommels! The answer to your melee needs

[@handcraftedgetget2918]

This comment is great

[@acrsclspdrcls1365]

Huzzah!

[@aldor9357]

Word around the Kingdom is you've got a fat sword~

[@Nathan-lc8yv]

Well I've got a fat sword too

[@aldor9357]

Maybe we should rub our fat swords together sometime? Maybe a lil oil?

[@filthypappenheimer5355]

the tip of my fat sword is a little too broad,which hampers thrusting.It's stiffness makes up for that tho

[@aldor9357]

Just the tip is fine~

[@filthypappenheimer5355]

Using just the tip with such a meaty sword would be a waste~

[@floshjix02]

What is a pike?! Nothing but a miserable pile of sticks! But enough talk, have at you!!

[@scottmacgregor3444]

A miserable pile of sticks? Them's impaling words! Have at you!

[@deathserpent9747]

Pff all of you heathens with your large blades. I use my wits along with my daggers to dispatch my foes. Have at you !

[@ribbit6845]

*bard noises*

[@yoursexualizedgrandparents6929]

The irony is that pointy sticks kill vampires.

[@Eeranisus]

Tell this to Charles the bold

[@CrustaceanJames1]

German mercenary and middle class weapons are my personal favorite. Simple, brutal, inelegant and efficient

[@robertbesel1]

What are middle class weapons

[@CrustaceanJames1]

@@robertbesel1 I meant this as in weapons used commonly by the middle class like the Messer

[@robertbesel1]

@@CrustaceanJames1 oh ok

[@CrustaceanJames1]

@Mikel Garmendia wasnt talking about this sword in particular but you have a good point

[@Psykomancer]

There is a good reason to use this sword one-handed. So you can wield 2 of them.

[@BR4IN1N4J4R]

What about using your free hand for rude gestures?

[@BlindKid4]

@@BR4IN1N4J4R make a rude gesture then proceed to unsheath your other sword

[@IceniBrave]

Wielding two swords very badly instead of one sword well? Bad trade off.

[@MarioSantos-zx4bj]

@@IceniBrave r/woosh

[@teothegamer9340]

Or 3

[@silverhand9965]

The handle does look gorgeous,even without holding it Sure it's not the cheapest sword,but Albion never really disappoints

[@MiguelAngel-vn4xz]

Its not expensive. Itsvery easy to forgeit.

[@sanguineregis5354]

@@MiguelAngel-vn4xz what kind of money do you have that almost 1,500 USD is cheap?

[@meepoman3941]

I’m not even super poor and I can’t afford a 300 dollar sword, let alone training or a frequent supply of everything you need to use it.

[@Tadicuslegion78]

The Mountain called, he wants his sword back

[@GreatWightSpark]

Dagger*

[@miguelcondadoolivar5149]

@@GreatWightSpark Toothpick*

[@matthewmuir8884]

Actually The Mountain's sword is a type of sword used by the Irish Gallowglass. One can tell by the distinct pommel.

[@miguelcondadoolivar5149]

@@matthewmuir8884 Of course! How could we not pay attention to the pommel? The most important and powerful part of a sword!

[@matthewmuir8884]

@Miguel Condal Olivar That it is. After all, without the pommel, one can't end their enemy rightly.

[@thalamay]

A bit late, but here are some comments: 1) Technically, “Zweihänder” is the German word for a longsword which includes greatswords. In Germany, this type of sword is usually referred to as “Bidenhänder” which is an older word basically meaning the same thing. Though there is a historical name which I personally prefer: “Gassenhauer” which literally translates to “alley hitter” but a better transcription would be “thing with which you can clear entire alleyways”. Ain’t that a cool name? 2) This sword was rather rare among the Landsknecht community. You needed to be specially trained and certified as a master of the Gassenhauer. The widest use of these was seen under the Holy Roman Emperor Maximilian I (hence the name of this particular sword). A Landsknecht who was a certified master of the Gassenhauer would go on to receive twice the pay as regular mercenaries. Interesting linguistic anecdote: The German word for mercenary is “Söldner” which derives from “Sold” which is the German word for “pay” or “guerdon”. Basically, “Söldner” means “payee”. Wielders of the Gassenhauer were hence called “Doppelsöldner” or “Double-mercenaries / Double-payees”. 3) A regular Landsknecht would wield a pike and as a side arm a short sword called “Katzbalger” which literally translates to “cat-fighter” (not as in fighting a cat but as in performing a fight like two cats would, very close and ferocious and dirty - a cat-fight if you will though that carries different connotations in modern English). That is also a very cool kind of sword which would deserve some love in form of a video. Everyone, please google “Katzbalger” and check out that cool type of sword.

[@GreyGrim]

very late

[@dgerdi]

Zero Crimson not if you consider how long it’s been, since these were used. A year more or less is not more than a blink of an eye. Vielen Dank für die Erklärung!

[@oskardelitz5651]

These are actual fun facts, thanks!

[@TrollDragomir]

Hah, I always thought that katzbalger got it name from the rounded tip, which makes the blade look like cat's tail.

[@robinrehlinghaus1944]

Jaja

[@rocksteadyska6933]

I see big sword? I put my grasses on!

[@ThaiTie94]

Nolthzin wihw be woahng!

[@Art-vs3yd]

See

[@Art-vs3yd]

See

[@onionninja7580]

See

[@abanomex9038]

@@ThaiTie94 its up to you

[@fransthefox9682]

>Not big enough >Doesn't have Chaos enchantment >Lacks the "BASS CANNON" text >You leved up dex u filthy casul

[@hiramesensei3112]

The legend never dies.

[@Rabbit-xs3sy]

Leveled strength and heavy gem= boss killer.

[@MoaxLycan]

Get gud scrub, what rings you got bitch?

[@talyssonmonteiro8141]

Shiva the East? More like Shiva the Deceased

[@boulderthefat154]

Nothing survives the Dragon tooth!

[@thomashongshagen4912]

Now that's a pimp-ass sword if I've ever seen one.

[@misantrope6267]

"You lack the skills to wield this weapon with 1 Hand."

[@gaming4life551]

Folks ask the one handed question so they can still use a shield while enjoying their 2d6 damage 😂 ✌

[@jbloun911]

If one is over 7' feet tall, this sword will feel perfect...

[@nkyfong]

There is one.

[@Ranstone]

Skall, your community will never forgive you if we don't get to see "post-dentist-trippy-Skall" after your wisdom teeth experience.

[@Skallagrim]

Sorry to disappoint you but I wasn't trippy at all. Just a little drowsy and couldn't speak. Still can't talk properly.

[@Ranstone]

'Das sad. I wanted to hear you come home and tell off all your old, cranky neighbors while on medication.

[@thedeegeesaga]

My dentist had no effort with (Some of) my wisdom teeth even though she had to use like the limit of anesthesic per section, and all I felt was a little drowsy.

[@Kamamura2]

@@Skallagrim But why not keep the sword... and pull the tooth with it?! It would be just a "plop"!

[@maxscott3349]

I remember my wisdom tooth surgery. I was sixteen. I was a little confused when I woke up, but not much else. The pain meds afterwards, though, were a different story. The guy gave me Percocet. I didn't realize what it was until I had taken a few. I remember my dad saying something about me being "spaced out on the couch" for a few hours. Good times

[@bigtime9597]

"Tall, muscular..." You mean Gregor Clegane?

[@mykalpennings5968]

This would just be a longsword in Gregor Cleganes hands

[@myview5840]

Be a butter knife in his hands

[@andyroobrick-a-brack9355]

It does look a crap-ton like the Mountain's greatsword

[@shaderax_storm6165]

I haven't read the books in a long while now, but wasn't the mountains sword described as super duper big, I'm sure GRrrrrrrr Martin used those exact words, and he was over 8ft... Or was he just bigger than Hodor? I remember Edrick Storm but I can't remember anything about the minor details anymore

[@andyroobrick-a-brack9355]

@@shaderax_storm6165 Not like an anime sword. It was six feet long, the average length of a montante.

[@notsae66]

You know, if you signed these swords you'd probably get more money for them. People would pay significant sums for a sword signed and once owned by Skallagrim.

[@mikajlod25]

Can younshoot a rifle with one hand? Yes, will you hit anything, probably not. Same with swords.

[@patrykkotkowski8781]

This is just about the best way to explain this. I'm impressed.

[@AVGyerra22]

Best explanation so far.

[@fransthefox9682]

With a sword, you're more likely to hit them with one hand. But not very effectively.

[@googleisacruelmistress1910]

*two handed swords I mean rapiers cavalry Sabres arming swords and stuff are also swords after all

[@garretwoeller7669]

Bastard swords for the win dawg you want to 1 hand cool you want to 2 hand sure go ahead a well balance multi hand grip sword

[@Marhathor]

I like how the handle has like the exact same colour as your clothing.

[@Ezpazmic]

"Oh damn!" aka "The Albion Experience". - Skallagrim, 2019

[@Erick_Bloodaxe]

I love the Maximilian. Our school’s instructor brings his to the cutting parties and I’ve had the pleasure of cutting with it. I wouldn’t choose it for a fight over say, a spear or pole axe, but it’s a fantastic cutter.

[@Art-vs3yd]

See

[@maister_kapli8184]

so basicly giant dad build in real life. The legend never dies!

[@andryuu_2000]

Nah that's the actual zweihander. This is more Dexterity than Strength based, it's like Loyce Greatsword or Astora Greatsword

[@Martin-zg7hx]

@@andryuu_2000 hell yea!! this dude know the way of swords

[@andryuu_2000]

@@Martin-zg7hx ❤️

[@purplehaze2358]

*You take 50 points of magick damage from Skall's beard!*

[@kentlindal5422]

But I rolled nat 20 on resistance!

[@Callyn9x]

The mechanics of Skall's beard ignores resistance

[@purplehaze2358]

@@Callyn9x His beard is truly an anomaly.

[@flightlesschicken7769]

@@kentlindal5422 you may have rolled a 20, but it was out of 100.

[@haydoriobro2441]

SCP

[@dolphinboi-playmonsterranc9668]

1:00 Tell me why, tell me why, tell me what you want

[@oldyellerschannel4676]

I just wanted to thank you for turning me onto Albion Swords. Thanks to your video, I got a Knecht, now sold out. My son has the Caithness, both swords shown on your shirt (weird), and I have the Maximillian also, with a Blue Grip. I like the blue better. I'd like to say, after getting The Earl, with a Green Grip, and Half Wire Wrap, any time you can get a Half Wire Wrap, you should get it. It MAKES the look. The wire, the pins...I mean Albion does an AMAZING job to begin with, but that wire wrap...it is just PERFECTION. With regard to the price of these swords, I agree with you. They are WELL WORTH the price. You get what you pay for, and I have never found a single flaw in any of Albion's Swords. And I LOOK for flaws. I don't think I can say that about any product from any other company.

[@judofry]

That was a really badass intro Ser Skall of Pommelfirth

[@JaveMcManus]

"Jump on my sword evil, I won't be as gentle!" -Minsc :D

[@intzbk1]

Go for the eyes Boo!!!

[@sobinir7933]

Dammit Kruber get back to the fight, the Skaven horde approaches!

[@justinbandy2610]

I see you are also a man of culture.

[@Amoniak7]

"The blade itself incites to deeds of violence" Homer

[@WolFenrisulfr]

I think this is one of the most beautiful swords I have seen. It's simple, it's long, and by your review, it's effective!

[@crsmackinnon]

"But because of the length, you have to adjust a little bit" ahem

[@natespring2183]

I'm writing a story that has a lot of combat with medieval-era weaponry and your channel has helped me so incredibly much to understand how these weapons work, how they're used, and how some of the matchups go. I love your channel, have a great day and I hope you find an exceptionally kind person out and about soon!

[@Attrazzione]

Nobody : .. Big highland boi: *DUNMAGLASS*

[@takumeme545]

I'm more of an *Incredibilis* man myself

[@Mrwisterks]

Haha DUNMAGLASS

[@jeremyjd436]

Beware of the offensive stance

[@moreover2238]

@@takumeme545 INFIRMUS

[@Soulslayer612]

I have but one reply to you sir. ARD PROFUNDIS! Edit: Might be AD, not ARD; I can't remember.

[@cashewwalnut3589]

Ds3 cosplay? - Astora GS - Male Brigand set, lucatiel(?) helm - Dex (maybe quality?) build - No estus, only seigbrau

[@andryuu_2000]

This is more like a loyce gs than an astora gs, that thing is way taller than reaching his beard

[@idleeidolon]

"Can I wield a greatsword one handed?" Is a question asked my many a power gamer in table top RPGs like D&D. the reason being that wielding two weapons allows one to attack twice in a turn (albeit with a lot of accuracy penalties) instead of once. efficiency-wise despite the penalties, two attacks are still two atacks, and with the correct bonuses you don't feel the penalties at all. therefore you get the question: "can I weild a greatsword one handed"

[@bleakwinter1983]

Always think that it should be yes, you are more likely to miss and they do the same / less damage than using two normal swords

[@nkyfong]

Well, what they call a greatsword is a regular longsword instead of a zweihander so the question is still worth asking.

[@averakair9831]

@@bleakwinter1983 except stuff like great weapon master exists. So players will easily take accuracy penalties to do more damage.

[@enfrax]

As a German, I gotta say, your German-pronouncing is very good :)

[@envrnmntlsm]

wearealltubes uhhhh

[@thrownswordpommel7393]

He's lived in Germany for a while I believe.

[@isaac_k98]

William Blazkowicz dont feed the trolls

[@theangrycheeto]

@William Blazkowicz imagine having blazkowicz as your name and avatar and believing that bigotry does not exist bahaha

[@Meftu]

I think that too

[@HafdirTasare]

There is an interesting Mercanary class known in german History called a "Doppelsöldner" meaning they were payed double (Sold meaning pay, so "Söldner" ist just a word for a sword for hire) they were heavily armored up the front and were sent in to cut openings into enemy speer walls. There were even very famouse Doppelsöldner Units who were highly decorated veterans and received stupidly high payments if they survived a battle and were able to open up enemy lines.

[@triphan5842]

Giant Dad ‘s picture??

[@terminator572]

*Dusty Dodongo wants to know your location*

[@DarkMoonSirris]

Well wat is it? Are u kewl yet? Wat ringz u got bich?

[@gigabyteguru2452]

THE LEGEND WILL NEVER DIE

[@JaveMcManus]

That's how you know its a great sword, when it reaches to atleast the beard;)

[@GuilhermeOliveira-fr5ku]

It is a great great sword indeed.

[@JaveMcManus]

@@GuilhermeOliveira-fr5ku Skall should create a new classification for swords called beard swords!

[@0Turbox]

"The stereotypical...... " - you dare to say Germ... Oh, ok.... these darn Mercs, always drunk ;)

[@michaelknight6905]

8:30 this clip, with the second cut being a bit better than the first, conveys very nicely the inertia+handling attributes of the sword that you were praising. When I watched this, I got the distinct impression that the second cut was better because of exactly those two things. I love that you are always testing swords. It was awesome to see this one cut! (And you make awesome fuckin videos :P)

[@SuperOtter13]

Thank you for sharing this with us. What a beautiful beast of a sword. Best of luck with your wisdom teeth my friend. Been there, wasnt much fun.

[@maxharter5716]

I got lucky with my wisdom teeth. Only the top two grew in.

[@eldenbeast8901]

He said dark souls!!!!!

[@valerfor8361]

I was waiting for the Principe & Maximilian reviews for years. Thank you, Skall.

[@davedesdem5703]

If you want to see this sword in all its glory, you'll have *to put your grasses on*

[@sirfijoe450]

You should review more greatswords

[@patrykkotkowski8781]

*YEAH LETS DO THAT MORE OFTEN*

[@DGFTardin]

Matt Easton have spoken in the past that he thinks the notion that two handed swords were used to break pike formation is speculation and he does not think this is true. What are your views about it?

[@fattiger6957]

Did that idea come from real historical texts or was it just historians guessing? I agree with Matt that a greatsword wielder would be good to hold a bridge of a entranceway, but what would they do the rest of the battle?

[@thelegendaryklobb2879]

@@fattiger6957 I think what Matt tries to say is that its a sword for very specialised troops that are not at the core of the battle, so their role is not to fight the battle. I imagine for example bodyguards for generals and high ranked officers. And generally they has a sidearm too, for example the landsknecht used to carry a short sword called a katzbalger for close encounters when their pike, musket or two hander wouldn't be best suited.

[@Suthriel]

Well, there is a picture from the battle of Kappel, October 11, 1531, about Zweihanders used against pikes: academyofhistoricalmartialarts.weebly.com/uploads/9/6/0/2/96029378/3-the-battle-of-kappel-october-11-1531_3_orig.jpg academyofhistoricalmartialarts.weebly.com/blog/history-of-european-martial-arts-part-xiv-zweihander

[@darthplagueis13]

@@fattiger6957 That's mostly guesswork from Matt Eastons side because he couldn't quite figure out how the blades would be used against polearms. However, he has in fact fallen for a certain misconception there as those swords were not supposed to cut through pikes - that would indeed be rather unrealistic. Rather, their purpose was to bind the pikes or knock them out of the way, thus creating space for friendly pikemen to take position. The thing is, if you are waving around a 4 meter long spear, leverage is not really on your side. The thing is rather heavy and already takes a fair bit of power to hold it up for longer periods of time. Now, if someone was to strike it near the tip with, I don't know, maybe a massive, two handed sword, you would get knocked out of position completely, it would even be difficult to hold on to it. Those swords had the nickname of Gassenhauer which translates roughly to something like alley striker, simply because its strikes could create an alleyway in a crisscross of long, pointy objects.

[@Joghurt2499]

@@darthplagueis13 Is "Gassenhauer" an actual historical term or a modern thing like many other sword types we know today?

[@UtmostGorilla]

this is the only channel where i don't skip through sponsors lmao good stuff :3

[@quintinbrakebill8875]

Sees the word “knecht” in Landsknecht Me in Captain America’s voice: I understood that reference.

[@widgren87]

Pulling wisdom-teeth's suck... I've pulled 3 and my dentist worries he'll have to pull a 4th so my sympathies there Skall. Also the the "Paddle" comment made me think of the "Fume Ultra Greatsword" from Dark Souls 2and 3, anyway best of luck to you.

[@dete31]

Fume Ultra Greatsword is the ultimate paddle. Basically a near-rectangular slab of stone with a handle that looks nearly 2 metres in length...

[@guypierson5754]

My jaw juts like the prow of a destroyer, never had to have a butcher pull my teeth out. Am I less evolved? Probably. Does my jaw look weak when I shave the beard? No, it does not. Do I deserve it? No, I do not.

[@lapantony]

@@dete31 It is no paddle, it is but a portable ironing board

[@dete31]

@@lapantony Indeed it is, my mistake.

[@jotabeas22]

You call that a "big badass mercenary sword" huh? You should've met the Hawks Riders' Captain. Now *that's* a big badass mercenary sword. You are just bluffing, Skall. Not cool.

[@eagleofbrittany7231]

It was much too big to be called a sword

[@aqueousconch1103]

( ͡° ͜ʖ ͡°)

[@unknownperson-qm1eu]

It was to big to thick to be called a sword more like a big hunk of metal

[@Pudy15236]

@@unknownperson-qm1eu Gutts sword an the Hawks Riders' Captain was not the dragonslayer, so it was quite a bit lighter.

[@charlottewalnut3118]

Nicholas Meyer that’s the second one

[@ripplecutter233]

Stranger, stranger! Now *that's* a weapon.

[@doodoobonejones]

No thanks, BRO!

[@mattbates5658]

Sad to hear you're moving. Only found out recently that I live in the same city as you (currently) but of course I would wish you nothing less than the best

[@shermuhammadkhan3383]

Saw this a year too late, i hope you do more greatsword content soon skall ! Especially techniques and stuff from the manuals ! I just find them very intriguing !

[@Devil-tm4nu]

Recently bought a Talhoffer. The Maximilian looks beautiful.

[@gagacrazy10]

“Fancy French poof’s” LMAO I never expected that 😂

[@josephlytle1436]

I've been watching your videos on the swords from Albion, and I had the crazy idea that someone who is wrighting a fantasy series should name a sword-smithing village/city after these guys, because of the excellent quality of these swords.

[@emperordemetrius3832]

Skallagrim, are you interested in doing videos about the Byzantine Armor/Weapons? It is really fascinating and very different from their western european counterparts.

[@DrakkarCalethiel]

I think I just fell in love! Only the price puts me off. 1650, with tax and shipping I'm over 2k all in.

[@LaughingOwlKiller]

You want an Albion...you gotta pay

[@DrakkarCalethiel]

LaughingOwlKiller Yeah, but their stuff is worth the price.

[@seanbailey317]

Drakkar Calethiel Think of Albion as a samurai sword from a famous sword smith and most other swords as Chinese copies of the same Katana. Then you will know why they cost so much.

[@l33tster]

Smooth, colour matching your sweater with the glorious grip!

[@douglas2437]

9:45 awesome accuracy hits the orange bit exactly

[@w0lfgm]

Well, twohander, in that size in one hand - only if I am am an Space Marine from Warhammer 40K or Chaos Knight or Warrior from Warhammer...

[@gmeaki02]

Or Robert the Bruce

[@idleeidolon]

"can you use a greatsword in one hand" generally asked by D&D power gaming munchkins, trying to justify dual-weilding a zweihander and an arming sword, since the strength stat of their character is probably higher than 20.

[@manupainkiller]

The intro is out-fucking-standing(ly)-amazing !

[@lucho9911]

Dam thats a nice piece, imo nothing beats a two-hander. King of versatility !!

[@Deucalion289]

Overkill is underrated -Col. John 'Hannibal' Smith

[@fenrir7487]

04:09 probably because of "the Mountain" from Game Of Thrones

[@s8theninjawarrior916]

It triggers me so much seeing him using his greatsword one handed... hes so slow because of it...

[@lastdefenderofxhotl]

@@s8theninjawarrior916 In the books his Sword is a Greatsword but in his hands he can wield it deftly as a Bastard sword. Alternating between one and 2 hands. Halfthor can only be commended for how well he does wield it given his lack of experience and the size of the thing. It's more about the awe inspiring nature of somebody that physically gifted being able to do something like that than the GOT writers actually not knowing how he should wield the weapon.

[@yamiyomizuki]

@@s8theninjawarrior916 mostly he's slow because he doesn't know how to use a sword and is therefore doing it wrong.

[@fenrir7487]

@@s8theninjawarrior916 But he uses his reach advantage perfectly

[@fenrir7487]

@@s8theninjawarrior916 and Hafthor (the actor) can lift up to 455 kg ( 1000 Pounds) so a few extra kilos won't slow him down that much😁

[@davidstover5731]

Been thinking about buying this exact sword for about a year now, you sold me on it.

[@Number-bj1yn]

The Maximilian is a gorgeous greatsword for how simple it is designed.

[@TheMartin537]

Loved that intro!:)

[@greencreekranch]

So... Were are the community dentists, willing to pull some teeth for free?

[@silverhand9965]

*swings mace around* I'm no dentist,but if someone's desperate....

[@guarddog318]

Wisdom teeth have to be cut ( chiseled ) out. No mere dentist is up to the job. It requires an oral surgeon. And it sucks. Greatly. ( Had all 4 of mine done 30 years ago. ) If I had to have it done today, I think I might be tempted to just have my head cut off and be done with it. Sympathies, Skal... Both for the teeth, and having to give up the sword.

[@silverhand9965]

@@guarddog318 Yeah,I'm really glad I can keep mine,I know quite a few people who had to have them remove,and it really fucked them up

[@arx3516]

Why not go to a barber like in old times?

[@guarddog318]

@@arx3516 You really want a hairdresser sticking sharp metal objects in your mouth? With no anesthetic? Also, there's more than a little risk of coming out of it with a broken jaw, if the teeth are impacted, so it's best to let a dedicated professional do the job Times have changed... fortunately. At least in some cases.

[@s_for_short2400]

It goes really well with your hoodie

[@geneberd3300]

Hey. I can't help more than to wish you luck and success financially right now. But I'll send this video to a few friends and ask them to share the video as well. Put up a video responding to the community support. The community would love it!

[@Whiteknight23495]

I say it looks like something Guts would use if he was a realistic person for one that it’d be better then his giant paddle of sword

[@HeneralVisCatholic]

If he'd ever use this, it would immediately break upon impact because.. Well, Guts cuts through armor.

[@arx3516]

It reminds me of Ice from GoT. Personally if it had a more acute point it would have looked nicer.

[@angelsfallfirst7348]

I imagine Ice to look like this but with dark steel and a black died leather grip.

[@quique7764]

LOL that snoop intro put the thought of these guys crip walking into battle w/ their fancy outfits & long ass swords.

[@thomaslietzau2813]

I BOUGHT MINE FROM ARMS AND ARMOR BACK IN THE EARLY 80s AND IS STILL ONE OF MY FAVORITES

[@justinisenberg1841]

Those guys and the Doppelsoldners were my favorite troops in Age of Empires 3 when playing as the Germans.

[@jeffreysmith236]

well, yes, they are beautiful to behold as they hack through anything

[@Shitbird3249]

Sword Jesus Gun Jesus Bayonet collaboration please.

[@txgunguy2766]

On late 19th and early 20th century sword bayonets.

[@tobytoxd]

Great display, thank you very much!

[@jameskennard3072]

"The gods gave you two hands, and you use them both for your weapon. I can respect that."

[@kasper7574]

That sword is an absolute unit!

[@TheOfficialDymonX]

Reminds me of Markus Kruber from Warhammer: Vermintide 2

[@Ruskad]

Indeed. I'm pretty sure the Empire Greatswords in Warhammer were inspired the real deal.

[@wastelander3116]

OK got the sword now. It's like the m1 Abrams of swords. It's powerful for sure. It's a bit more beefy than I was expecting but that's fine. I wanted a chopper, and boy this thing will sail through flesh and bone. That being said, it is slightly heavier than I thought it would be. Like skal said though it's not stupid heavy. It's very wieldable. But it's definitely heavier than my Pavel Moc feder. It may be close in size to my longswords, but the weight may encourage you to wield it like a great sword. Can't wait to test it out.

[@wastelander3116]

Got one in the works coming to me. I expect it will feel a lot like my Pavel Moc feder. The dimension should be somewhat similar. I can't wait to test out it's chopping ability. Such a beautiful sword, worth every penny.

[@wastelander3116]

Yeah it's beefier than my Pavel moc. The Moc feels light in comparison.

[@kasnitch]

have you tried the Landsknecht messer Skall ? what a beauty . Falke M5a++ Kriegsmesser - Landsknecht Emporium

[@patrykkotkowski8781]

Yee he tryed out one kriegsmesser it was georgus and cut everything preaty well.

[@xluca1701]

@@patrykkotkowski8781 Skalls Kriegsmesser is from Albion. He was talking about a Messer from Landsknecht Emporium.

[@grzymsiu]

I want to see it in the hands of Shaq

[@leroilapue15]

Dual weild 😆

[@robertbogan225]

Shaq will do any commerical. any!!! So i think we know what we need to invest in.

[@Wavemaninawe]

Shaq's pocket knife.

[@InvidiousIgnoramus]

Hm, I certainly didn't expect it to be that light, would have thought closer to double that. Neat!

[@Number-bj1yn]

Tidbit: I've tested broom sheathing. Brooms can go up to about your shoulder area, and if you hold it as if it's got a one-handed grip you can sheathe across your chest as long as you flex three fingers and adjust the sheathe area almost in a japanese fashion. It doesn't matter the length of the handle but where your hand position is, the blade is lower than a broom is tall so it's not difficult to sheathe or unsheathe at all, especially if you're broad.