An Awesome New Kriegsmesser! (Review: Landsknecht Emporium Falke)

[@Skallagrim]

[Correction] The price of 867 EUR does NOT include the scabbard. I got that wrong in the video.

[@ndld4955]

Anyone else getting a Yo ho yo ho a pirates life for skagrim.. vibes . Lol🤣👍 big fan mate👍

[@bustinmcdank8429]

What do you think of his sword? kzbin.info/www/bejne/rJmygHxpl52id80

[@Klaaism]

Not many focus on nice scabbards. Swords get all the flashy press.

[@Atrenu]

To clarify, the scabbard is priced at 252 EUR, so you're looking at something like €1,119, $1319.91 US or $1666.23 CAD before tax or shipping

[@MrLennybach]

Hey Skallagrim BC boy, I am from Vancouver. I shared some of your videos. Super awesome!

[@MajorShepard]

man having Skallagrim chatting about/reviewing swords while at a rocky beach is actually kinda relaxing ~w~

[@AndreasSweden]

He does have a very relaxing voice.

[@joey_ramone_96]

@@AndreasSweden yup, it's smooth

[@foxfroth2179]

Yeah I watch his videos a lot when I got a lot on my mind

[@thetalantonx]

@@foxfroth2179 Same, so I've been watching quite a bit of late. This video is incredibly soothing and energizing as the review and bits of information about history or the type of steel fill up the idea tank, so to speak.

[@colebertram8482]

I watch his sword review Playlist so I can fall asleep at night

[@Rain..._]

Nice job recording the sound next to the ocean. Sounds good

[@thefirebreathingleftist8648]

Good point

[@michaelmccoy1794]

It looks like he is actually in front of a green screen, though...

[@zombiewarrior225]

@@michaelmccoy1794 if you watch till the end, he's actually by the ocean

[@4bst4]

In other words, sound sounds sound

[@JPeakman96]

This almost sounds snarky and I hope it’s not, the sound is good on this video.

[@Shadowoftheoldones]

Between the water, the bandanna and the curved blade of your weapon, this video definitely gave me strong pirate vibes.

[@Klaaism]

Weird timing as theres an new anime about pirate samurai.

[@MrPatlikescorn]

@@Klaaism I gotta ask for the name of the pirate samurai anime pls

[@Klaaism]

@@MrPatlikescorn Fena Pirate Princess currently airing this season on Crunchyroll, can watch episodes for free about a week after original airtime.

[@Rodclutcher]

Duuuude same.

[@MrPatlikescorn]

@@Klaaism good looks dude

[@bryce4228]

I've been enjoying Skall's other videos, but I'm glad to see he's able to do sword reviews again.

[@Skallagrim]

Unfortunately it'll still be somewhat rare for another 5 months or so. Finding locations and transporting stuff back and forth is quite a time commitment now.

[@bryce4228]

@@Skallagrim understandable, but at least you're making quality content in the meantime, regardless.

[@tatache5971]

This "Falke" one is definitely by far the messer reproduction that has my preference. Love the handle, long quillions and curved blade. And it looks like it cuts like hell!

[@Kremit_the_Forg]

Look up Pavel Moc on Facebook. His Swiss Saber / Kriegsmesser are beautiful too

[@Klaaism]

But does the pommel come off?

[@ssunfish]

To "end him rightly", no?

[@dgundeadforge17]

I would recommend making a video, advice for new sword makers, what to expect. I eventually want to make and sell swords once I get the proper forging tooling and experience. A lot of younger people like myself have gotten into bladesmithing. Would be cool to hear a sword collector's expectations.

[@NikozBG]

Have you seen Matt Easton's video on the topic?

[@gergokerekes4550]

wow it has such a sharp noise when hitting the thinner branches. Cool blade, might pick one up myself now. There goes the hobby budget.

[@seangriffey8669]

The struggle of having multiple expensive hobbies. Swords, guns, music, and gaming are constantly bleeding me dry.

[@imcrummy6114]

@@seangriffey8669 haha I feel you I used to collect pocket knives, pens, watches, shoes, and im a gamer its rough

[@diamondproductions2]

@@seangriffey8669 don’t forget dirt biking

[@babysealsareyummy]

I wonder if Albion will ever produce theirs again. That being said, this one seems pretty nice. (Also love the ocean backdrop Skall!)

[@saintrico3456]

agreed, the rocky beach background was a great idea

[@Terreos]

I’ve emailed them about it and they have said no they will not. It was a limited edition run and it’s over.

[@babysealsareyummy]

@@Terreos damn that sucks.

[@Lesvult]

@@babysealsareyummy It should be known that Albion will be producing a new kriegsmesser. Not the same model, but a new make. It'll be some time, of course.

[@alientude]

@babysealsareyummy I spoke to Mike from Albion at Combat Con and asked about the Knecht. He said they were not going to bring it back, but they do have plans to produce a new kriegsmesser.

[@ajmoore7649]

For work purposes, I use a machete alongside other tools in brush and land clearing. With that being said the messer held up better than many machete´s I have used in the past, honestly shocked at how much wood the blade was able to chop through with little to no damage.

[@djinndevyl7077]

Ah, I smell a fellow surveyor

[@joshwist556]

Gotta start carrying a Messer bro.

[@BERZ3RK100]

A friend gave me the "Bauernwehr" by Landsknechts Emporium as a birthday present. It is such a rigid, sharp, and well designed knife that I'll probably give it to my children one day.

[@borisbootsbauer3861]

„Straight is the line of duty curved is the line of beauty.“ G.L. Watson

[@saintrico3456]

always found Skallagrim to have the most thorough and honest cut&dry sword reviews on YT

[@jnzupka]

The Knecht takes exception! Every day Skall, you stray further from the god of cutting swords X3 In all seriousness though it does look pretty awesome As ANY Kriegsmesser does

[@prismaticc_abyss]

In terms of visual appeal the Knecht has a slight *edge* over this one

[@shawnwolf5961]

I agree, the Knecht has better aesthetic, which for me, would be very important in a sword.

[@caseydubois3645]

You've really got a *handle* on sword puns, don't you?

[@shawnwolf5961]

@@caseydubois3645 oh my GOD. The pun in the original post WOOSHED over my head x_x

[@prismaticc_abyss]

@@caseydubois3645 dont let your *guard* down or i might throw in another pun at you

[@dante4500]

shadow of intent yeaaaa

[@sirapple2406]

I'm gonna be honest, the final part of you sitting on the rock giving your thoughts about the swords performance looked really cool.

[@JoshuaBenitezNewOrleans]

Fuck yeah! Another great test. That is definitely one of my favorite swords and I’m glad you were able to get back to testing! And I appreciate that you clarify the sword was given to you for free, yet you don’t have any incentives to talk about it highly Thanks for hauling your gear all the way out to the ocean for us! Ps more of those collaborations on cross cultural weaponry, that machete episode was absolutely incredible- I’m from New Orleans and a lot of our history is in tandem with Haiti. So, it was the first time any weapon style covered started to touch on the region im from. SUPER SUPER COOL

[@hookedblades6471]

My favorite part of the channel has returned. Not to diss on his other stuff of course, but hearing about weapons from an expert has a great appeal for me, and I don't know of any other KZbinr who reviews their product with as much honesty and professionalism as Skall.

[@Skallagrim]

Unfortunately it'll still be somewhat rare for another 5 months or so. Finding locations and transporting stuff back and forth is quite a time commitment now.

[@jaffakeks4403]

omg I missed sword reviews SO MUCH!

[@thelonerider9693]

The blade and on this is stunning. The curve, simple fuller, and profile taper... wow what a sword. Very different than the albion but then it is supposed to be.

[@shawnwolf5961]

If I had around 1k USD to drop on a good sword, I'd LOVE to get that one. Beautiful sword, and looks fun as hell to cut with! Thanks for another awesome video Skal!

[@frederikschule9296]

The blade makes a lovely ringing sound. Can't get enough of that.

[@FrostyFyre]

What a sturdy construction! That is one respectable blade.

[@kieran2221]

Skall, I love your new use of natural backgrounds - they are gorgeous!

[@GoppleDoof]

I'm fairly sure high sword prices are to account for the time the smith put in to the blade more so then cost of materials used

[@cercaz]

I love the scabbard on this thing. Those two little knives and the pattern made by the leather straps

[@fastboi8093]

I want to see more fantasy characters use the Kriegs messer. It is a non nonsense, no chill, two handed cutting sword. Perfect for a mercenary near you

[@coreygraybz]

Mihawk?

[@leoprzytuac3660]

Definitely my favourite one to this date. I don't know, it's something about the big guard and deeply curved blade. And it also has my favourite kind of nagel.

[@JCOwens-zq6fd]

Idk what their costs are but I've made a couple of swords for myself & the materials weren't cheap. The true cost comes w/ the labor involved imo.

[@Irishhellion420]

Incredible looking sword and for the price to performance and my personal preference towards the simple yet elegant styling with the additional scabbard and knives I would love either but wow bravo. Really enjoyed the camera perspective showing how invisible the blade becomes when being presented at the correct angle I imagine following the guard or hands is of high importance to keep track of the movement.

[@MarcJaxon]

Very nice video, Skall. The outtakes at the end are a nice touch. And, as always, very informative and concise.

[@ddeathshade]

As someone who's always had problems with mosquitoes ruining my evening walks near the riviera whenever I go to the sea for holidays, mosquitoes are always located the most at or near the beach. So be on the lookout for that.

[@rlanguid]

The camerawork in this video was great. Caught myself thinking multiple times "wow, that was a nice shot/zoom in". Great stuff.

[@chenoaholdstock3507]

I have literally no idea what that title means, but I am just glad to have seen one of your videos. Here am I!

[@Null_Vampyrr]

Albion's Knecht Kriegsmesser has been one of Skall's favourite (or maybe even the favourite) swords for years.

[@BeamMonsterZeus]

I've seen you for years now whip out the Knecht because it's among your favorites and looks classy in the hands. I think it's time I get one.

[@mcjagergaming]

Dual wielding a kriegsmesser and bauernwehr, sorta like a rapier and parrying dagger. It would be a cool idea since messers aren't usually that heavy, and them both having nagel to be handguards. At the very least it be cool do in larping or a fantasy setting.

[@TheDamokles]

Hi, the scabbard is not included in the price, it's €252 on top. Thanks for the closeups, I was wondering how the quality of their Kriegsmesser is. The Langmesser from LE can be very... lets charitably call it "rustic" in the hilt department

[@Gary_a_normal_human_being]

0:46 the flawless pronounciation of Landsknecht pleases my German soul

[@jackgrimble9418]

GOD DAMN that sword handling is on point! Such a satisfying video.

[@billycharter4332]

Glad to see a good ol’ fashion sword review! Keep it up!

[@mnordman2007]

I just got the Landsknecht Emporium Adorian, the lightest (792 grams) single handed messer they make, sports a curved 22" blade and is paper cutting sharp. Cuts water bottles just fine too. I have no plans to chop wood with it :)

[@nikkothegoblin]

Always a good day when a Kriegsmesser is involved Missed this in my sub box, good thing I checked on my own

[@svensvensson627]

I can watch this 100 times. What a sword! Just beautiful and seems like a very good type of sword. Modern. If someone was gonna do a sword today this might be it

[@amaurystengel]

I usually watch your videos while having breakfast, and I laughed out loud when I heard the joke about the background at the end. I absolutely loved it!

[@bynightfall_4516]

I love your Albion kriegsmesser cuts like a lightsaber through butter!

[@ty_demon_1107]

Whenever I see I see skall using a war knife I know It’s going to be a great video 😌

[@-KorruptionOfLight-]

I'd love to see a video explaining the physical characteristics and attributes of the different specific kinds of weapons in moderate detail. You know, like what is a spadroon? What's a partisan? At what point does a spear become a halberd? When is it a sidesword and not a rapier?

[@farkasmactavish]

A spear just has a point. A halberd has an axe blade and a back spike, as well. As for rapier/ sidesword, you're looking at length: a rapier should come up to the armpit, while a sidesword will be significantly shorter, and while some rapiers are three edged, sideswords almost always are. And spadroons are garbage.

[@danielolortegui515]

Bastard swords don't get enough appreciation. They're not my first choice, but I'll take it over a long sword or a great sword any day

[@trrk1745]

What's your first choice?

[@danielolortegui515]

@@trrk1745 Arming sword

[@Klaaism]

More of a claymore fan tbh; however, it does look nice.

[@diamondproductions2]

Please continue the super backgrounds, I love it

[@CreativeUsernameHere-r1k]

Oooh, hungarian steel... fancy! I still got my grandpa's messer (it lacked a guard so when I was a teen I added a sheet metal, one but planning on giving it a new more sturdy one, with come fancier design)

[@bassemb]

Beautiful location for the video, great background sound & view! I still like the look of the Albion Knecht better, especially the grip

[@DerStreifenralf]

The sword review with shore background ist awesome. Personally I don't care that much about Tatami/bottle testing (or cutting tests in general). So this format ist a definitive upgrade for me.

[@123edwardzpad]

I thoroughly enjoyed this. I like that you kept the bit and at the end with the mosquitoes. It would be hilarious for you to do a review and comparison of of electric shock mosquito tennis racket looking devices.

[@logospaint4290]

nice skill in the unedited final wood cutting scene Skall!

[@RyzawaCh]

So kind of the mosquitos for paying you a visit by the beach, they went through great lengths to keep you from feeling lonely!

[@raics101]

And sword reviews are back, in style.

[@madao7865]

Wow, that green screen of yours is so convincing! With sound effects, even.

[@ZakRoks487]

What a simple yet elegant sword! Very impressed!

[@hideousphidias]

You are very right about the background and the knife is nice too

[@jaytucker7873]

Hey I'm late to the video, but it was great seeing your big grin with that beautiful blade!

[@dero4378]

It's beautiful. The form! ah... I love the shape of the blade very much! Also the Scabbard. +++ Very nice!

[@daveirwin6903]

Happy to see you with a new sword again!

[@mathiaslindgren9544]

Nice to see that you were able to put together a sword reveiw!

[@AegisRamble0]

What a beautiful addition to my collection ❤️

[@frankharr9466]

Great background. I'd like to hear more about your thoughts on the paper test. But there might not be too much. Good to know. Even better to know that it was close. It's more interesting that way. Maybe mosquitos just like you.

[@weaponman3872]

I had a t/10 katana I got from wish for $100 , I chopped through like 5-6 cow femur bones , some were frozen and took many huge shots to get through but it got them all and then gashed up a steel folding chair, it stabbed huge holes and slashed huge gashes in it before breaking when I hit the chair real flat on that thick steel seat on which it snapped in half

[@rat488]

Hey skall i have been a sub to your channel since you were first bashing tires in that gym years ago. I have skipped a few episodes and you just came back with a thing on viewer decline. Recently I have gotten back into watching hobby gaming content but watching this sword review reminds me of why I love your channel. And this video inspired me to check back in on your most recent content

[@Randolphlalonde]

Fantastic video, great review. I'm bookmarking this so I can review it if or when I have the money and space for a real sword collection.

[@fettmaneiii4439]

6150 is a medium carbon steel that is on the lower end of tolerable steels for swords, known for its ease of machinability and heat treatment. However, it is not known for toughness or abrasion resistance. In fact, it is specifically chosen by production makers for its higher susceptibility to abrasion- in other words, it is very easy to grind with sanding belts and scotch-brite belts.

[@simondean5227]

6150 modern steel is still better than 99% of medieval steels for sword making lol

[@davidguerchovitchgueran2391]

Please more videos with this fantastic background !!!

[@Kabissz]

I've always loved messers, this video is a treat.

[@Garrett-Y]

Love the setting! This messer has such an odd astetic to it cause of its shape, I kinda love it

[@bobzthabarbarian]

Really like the bloopers at the end! Idk how you are on video games, but this fairly new game called Chivalry 2 has several medevil weapons that maybe one day you could see if they're historically accurate or just review them and give your feedback on the model of them. Great video!!

[@juliaevelsizer4445]

Skall Thank you for doing a messer video! It is my favorite sword. Could you make a combat analysis video. ?

[@SnusKongen]

You always seem to upload right after my dinner is ready, brilliant timing

[@forlorn9134]

Glad to see sword reviews again

[@svensvensson627]

I think you are the only one on youtube that actually really swing the blade hard in tests. Almost.

[@CyberBeep_kenshi]

I still have a springsteel jian on my wishlist. First need to improve though, because i wouldn't wanna lose bodyparts when i walk form lol. This German sword, nice simplicity, usually better imho for real world applications

[@xxxlonewolf49]

Has a "weird" almost claw look to the blade, imo. I think I like the Albion blade "look". Neither cheap I see...but both seem to work well.

[@Krishnaeternal]

As a katana user, I love the shape and design of this sword.

[@Zero_8347]

I love the handle groove. Looks very nice

[@raptorokc]

Great video!! Appreciate the ocean background

[@M.M.83-U]

A proper review, a nice background. Very good video

[@sheahon1179]

This was amazing to watch! I have always loved your reviews and this was an awesome one to come back to!

[@Magmafrost13]

Also wow holy crap the sound quality in this video is really good considering where it was filmed.

[@aonghassprangach333]

seems like beautiful craftsmanship too awesome stuff

[@davidpavlovic4612]

I can’t wait to see you review the balaur arms kreigs messer whenever they release that. It looks like it’s going to be a budget version of the knecht

[@Reaperwing47]

Very impressive sword and the scabbard looks amazing too!

[@swampgoat6343]

Its like someone made my boffer from when I was a teen into a real sword. I love it

[@Sceadusawol]

Landsknecht Emporium Owners Group represent!

[@mtgAzim]

For your squito problem, there's these things we used to get called "punks", they might be called something else in other places, but they look like gigantic incense sticks. Some people use them for lighting fireworks, but they also worked nice for warding squito's. In "my" experience anyhow. They're also easy to carry, and smell nice. And you don't have to worry too much about starting an accidental fire as long as you're just a little bit mindful. If you're gonna do more recording at the water there, or even when you're out test cutting, you should see if you can get some to try out. You could also try those little portable repellent things, but I never had much luck with any of those. And I don't particularly like myself and my clothing and gear smelling like poisonous chemicals. So it's "punks" for me and mine. ^_^

[@foxymoronvideos3270]

It's certainly a more affordable Kriegsmesser than the Albion Knecht, but then again Albion is generally pricey but also super high quality. From what I can see, this Falke is extremely high quality as well, though. The grip might be a little awkward for some people, though the newer version is liable to be different. The scabbard looks very high quality as well, and the two knives are a very nice addition, too. As for mosquitoes, I think pretty much the only place you can escape those is Antarctica. Yeah... screw that.

[@JC-Denton]

This rock in the upper left-middle background caught my eye! Reminds me of a shark-fin, accompanies the sharp topic. Must be coincidence, but still made me smile. Like the sword, bye the way, thanks for the review... Cheers, J.

[@farkasmactavish]

wtf are you doing signing your KZbin comments

[@ss4vegita]

Nice video. Good choice on background and keeping the sound good.

[@tonnywildweasel8138]

Great vid again, sir! Informative and very intresting, enjoyed it a lot! Thanks. Greets, T.

[@netherrazor5872]

To test the sharpness of your blades (works best with knives) you should try the hair test. The paper test is really not that accurate since it is influenced to much by blade geometry and other factors. The hair test is quite similar to the good old fingernail test just a little bit more accurate, you gently place the edge of your blade on your hair and very carefully press down (if done right you should not be accidentally shaving yourself, to be honest i don't even know if that could even happen) if the blade does not slide of and bites into the hair its sharp. I have learned this trick from an old Austrian blacksmith, i always combine it with the fingernail and shaving test, while sharpening so I can really get to a good sharpness I need.

[@ct7567CaptRex]

Skall talking about the possibility of another type of messer being better than the knecht. Me: wouldnt that make you... A TRAITOR???!!!??? Jokes aside, keep up the great work and thank you for reviewing a sword again. I missed that kinda format dearly.

[@thelongestsword]

Awesome blade! Thanks for the show.

[@moldybread1956]

This is my favorite kind of video from you

[@EmberTheShark]

Man thats a fine looking blade