Can you hang an AXE from your back as easy as Kratos in God of War?

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How easy is it to hook an axe on your back like Kratos does from the video game God of War with his Leviathan Axe?
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[@LordShplane]

Kratos, watching you fumble around with this axe: "BOY. YOU ARE NOT READY."

[@user-js8jh6qq4l]

Well hey, Atreus's God Powers seemed to involve knowing languages, so maybe Shad is a demigod in terms of writing and martial arts >:)

[@darkliok]

Роман Гогешвили do you mean Loki ... uups spoiler alert.

[@-firathelightpheonix-3117]

XD

[@andrewness]

Me, watching Kratos fall off yet another plank that is wider than his shoulders... I thought you were a sailor?

[@zZiL341yRj736]

Adequate.

[@TankTaur]

"Mommy, how did daddy die?" "He was making a KZbin video, and then accidentally chopped himself in the face with an axe."

[@MrWeAllAreOne]

A wooden axe,not a real axe!

[@rotta5425]

@@MrWeAllAreOne The joke __ This is your head👨

[@renzoalagon]

Street Skater 66 r/whoooosh

[@gaminggumba8191]

“Oh, is that why you said I’m grounded?” “Yes my child, *KZbin* is VERY dangerous”

[@Benxall]

@@MrWeAllAreOne R/Woooooosh

[@NeoluceKV]

"once it's in pulling it out is pretty darn easy" -Shadiversity 2018

[@mikloboi7397]

Game Hunter Neoluce I'm the 69 like

[@bunnymaster7507]

😂

[@pops1183]

Only is thou was true

[@vandalieu5753]

That what she said

[@kyleandrew7962]

...............ohhhhhhhh.......you made a funny..... haha

[@PotatoPatatoVonSpudsworth]

It looks like Kratos's horseshoe has an intentionally smaller gap so the axe physically can't fall out as he moves. To slot it in and out he raises it to the thinner part of the shaft where it can fit through. Doing that would take a LOT of practice... but I feel like it'd eventually become natural.

[@tekken.universal2343]

Yes exactly

[@bokuwatobi_]

I kept yelling this at the screen😂

[@iam4evr387]

I was thinking the same thing but I appreciate you typing out the comment before I did so I dont have to👍🙏

[@TheGeckoNinja]

very few games show weapons attaching to back holsters, usually, they just have weapons stick to the back

[@markbutcher7900]

Including the blades of chaos from all the other GoW games. He doesnt even wear a shirt, yet the blades just suction cup to his back

[@euansmith3699]

That just requires a strip of velcro on the blade, a very hairy back, and a high pain threshold. ;)

[@VueiyVisarelli]

Or they exist in Hammerspace.

[@andryuu_2000]

The sword and dagger from Shadow of Mordor has a hook and sheate for them

[@coladict]

@Mark Butcher this doesn't sound like suction, but more like invisible metal holsters kzbin.info/www/bejne/qJWulKBpmd1sr5I

[@leveticus5721]

Video Disclaimer: user does not meet strength or dexterity requirements

[@Anonymous-ld7je]

Jason Levesque Luckily, his intelligence stat seems to compensate.

[@lethargicsloth4913]

I put off watching this for some reason and you've spoiled the video on me. Reading it was worth the smile I had as it ran through my mind about half way through. Under rated comment. Take my "like" haha

[@birubu]

God: "So how did you die?" Shad: "An axe to the face" God: "Who did it?" Shad: "Me" God: "..."

[@Kabronizador]

God: you should go to hell for commite suicide Shad: that wasn't suicide God: .............

[@v3i70ivigaming9]

By god did you mean Kratos???

[@CharNatorn]

@@v3i70ivigaming9 probably

[@EnemyAtom65]

@@Kabronizador Suicide is defined as purposeful death caused by the same person.

[@EnemyAtom65]

*The God turns out to be Kratos* Kratos: "I said you are not ready."

[@HollowFoXx]

Someone tell this guy he can just press triangle to recall his axe without taking it off his back 🙄 smh

[@renthhayes558]

Ikr

[@R.Kellyy]

Ik I’m late but thank you for this comment 😂

[@mariacalabrese1330]

Yeah seriously I know they don’t tell you that but put 2 and 2 together like bruh

[@ThePope406]

🤔 It's right on the D pad for me....

[@BurntBread38]

​@@ThePope406 hmmm it's circle button for me

[@zaqzilla1]

I'm just imagining your neighbors looking out the window going "Oh, Shad must be making another one of his KZbin videos again.".

[@mgk2020]

zaqzilla1 His neighbors looked out the window and said, "At least he has pants on this time."

[@davidbriggs264]

MGK2020: ROFL

[@RequiemPoete]

mgk2020: Considering how many KZbinrs just wear their boxers cause they record waist up, I wouldn't be surprised if a few forgot themselves.

[@ameenoahmad]

You read my mind, brother!

[@hououinkyouma9438]

I think you misunderstand the design of Kratos' axe holder. The entrance to it is smaller than the widest part of the axe handle, but it's wider than the thinner part of the axe handle. If the axe enters the holder and twists then the axe will be far more secure in all scenarios. The main issue would be trying not to hit your head.

[@benvankessel1904]

Hououin Kyouma! YES! except he's right about it falling down...

[@hououinkyouma9438]

Ben van Kessel Yeah, but that's only a problem if the axe twist a lot. It'd be solved by just angling it upward. It would still be a bitch to get anything on it though.

[@aidankugley]

and thats where the practice comes in

[@christianhunt7998]

Ben van Kessel If you were to put some holes in the ring, I think you could lace it so that it stays up without the axe but fall slightly with the weight of the axe.

[@kimholmgren974]

And then you have the reason kratos hook is hanging. It functions as a locking mechanism (sorry if i misspelled anything)

[@damightymage5049]

The omega shape of the clip actually serves a useful purpose. Note that the shaft of the axe widens as it nears the blade. If you watch Kratos' sheathing animation carefully, you'll notice he puts the axe through the gap in the omega clip where the shaft is narrower, then allows the axe to slide down in the clip. The wider part of the shaft will fit in the "hole" of the omega, but not through the gap, so at that point it's secure from falling out no matter how you move -you have to actually lift the axe straight up, so the narrow part of the shaft can fit through the gap, to get it out. Using this shape, perhaps with longer and wider guide legs to help with aligning the axe, would probably make this carry method more reliable.

[@Jacob-W-5570]

Because the Kratos style hook is loose hanging, the axe will gravity lock itself into place by friction. doesn't explain how he can swing it into it though.

[@budsalanmikilyngdoh3681]

Before Kratos swings his axe, he pushes it up ( so that the axe unhooks) and then pulls it . I think you'll get it.

[@savior7556]

Muscle memory

[@suryanshsoni8809]

If you seen the animations right he pushes his axe at an angle so the less wider area of the handle goes in the hook and then he spins the handle to lock it

[@AndreLuis-gw5ox]

@Graham I think a better response would be "because thr game devs thought it looked cooler", which is the reason for almost all design and visual choices of almoat every game. Not that this is a bad thing

[@KennyF550]

Why am I the only one that thought of the holster just being magnetic

[@kaidrescher6321]

he's like a happy kid playing with his newest toy

[@mandragoradravgis]

He IS a happy kid playing with his new toy. And I love him for it :)

[@brackonstudios]

He does have a rustic looking wooden castle with a slide as a backdrop. :P Great vid btw.

[@Terrekain]

Less play, more work; I'm still waiting on the Medieval accuracy review on movies like Excalibur and Eaters of the Dead (13th Warrior). Double time! xD

[@julietfischer5056]

Excalibur made no pretense to historical accuracy. According to the commentary, though, that was some high-grade armor they'd made. Aside from the mask-helmets, it matches existing patterns.

[@Werezilla]

Such good audio despite being outside throughout the entire video. So professional.

[@roran0432]

What is really impressive I think is: Him drawing it looks almost exactly like Kratos drawing his axe. So the designers have probably also tried this.

[@ouroboros5793]

It's an animation... I would be willing to bet it was mo-capped just like all the other animations

[@alilali313]

Kratos once said: "The axe is not sliding off my back because the hook has the right angle, but it has respect and fear." At least I think he said that 😅

[@localdingus6788]

I don’t know but it sounds like something he’d say

[@xyoungdipsetx]

Ali Altan your dumb

[@OsirisMawn]

@@xyoungdipsetxthat's "You're" oh smart one

[@hellspawnwholaughs1357]

Joseph oh my fiery Prometheus that gives us oh mortals knowledge it’s actually you’re

[@mfauzanasyrafsyahputra4909]

@@xyoungdipsetx lol idiot

[@n4m31355h4dow]

I love how your channel have become a tutorial for cosplaying kratos. Can't wait for the hair part

[@OblivionKisame]

Drake Ensiferum a bald shade?! 😖

[@Armazillo]

The problem with your design is that the hook is attached to a loose strap that slides out of position every time you move. Kratos' version is directly part of his vest thing and is therefore far more secure and practical. Try again dude!

[@kylecox5127]

I agree, that loose double belt thing doesn't do the axe holster justice.

[@draconianwolf6390]

Lets also note that kratos' ring allows a more secure grip. Shad's open horse shoe has a wide opening, while kratos' has a small opening, meaning to holster it, thd narrow side of the handle enters, and you twist to hook it

[@sebhipolito5244]

Actually!

[@Crazael]

It clearly needs some refinement, but as a proof of concept, it's pretty damn effective.

[@theomega7project326]

@@draconianwolf6390 Kratos' "horseshoe" was not a horseshoe. It was an omega symbol. While they share a similar shape, the omega's feet, the things that stick out, are on average far closer together than the standard horseshoes.

[@MarshallLeeFlames]

"So this movement with an axe is actually a superhuman feat." Of course. You talking about the God of War himself.

[@7seasmyth]

This dude wearing all black in the sun, must have been hot. Respect

[@brunopereira6789]

Shad is always hot

[@spacejesus6581]

Probably why his face looked like a tomato the whole time lol

[@evertonkauan]

Me, as an emo, can relate with him.

[@jeremycrouch4356]

This was neat winter in Australia, meaning it would have likely been cold otherwise.

[@simpslayer9284]

In Australia no less

[@serensoriano6890]

Step 1) watch Shad's video Step 2) make new, more convenient axe holders in D&D campaign Step 3) profit

[@user-js8jh6qq4l]

this youtube section is a gold mine for creative work!

[@airdragongamer6947]

I love how happy he was when it worked at the end.

[@SLMNDR520]

Kratos version would be so secure because it uses physics to hold it in place because of the horseshoe hanging and the opening being only big enough to let the lower part of the handle through

[@stainliss2006]

U take that back that was the omega symbol. I am just joshin man

[@opticfloyyyd]

alexander brown it was the symbol of war in Greek.

[@wuida341]

@The spanish inquisition it's just the last letter of the Greek alphabet man, alpha is the first by the way 😉

[@Heralmon]

@The spanish inquisition Yeah, its the last letter no the greek alphabet, but it also means "war" In greek mythology

[@KennyF550]

Am I the only one who just assumed it was magnetic

[@fernandorodriguez252]

Kratos can lift that heavy axe past his back cause his strength is literally astronomical

[@FakeLeffty]

What's funny is that his strength is astronomical, but he can't rip a fucking wolf in half and has to use axe.

[@lancethedecayedguardian2719]

@@FakeLeffty He purposely holds himself back tbh

[@FakeLeffty]

@@lancethedecayedguardian2719 why?

[@mfirdanhb]

@@FakeLeffty kids are watching literally

[@stefman3553]

@@FakeLeffty cuz of his son

[@vraska8799]

Now i need you to extend this video with Metatron, Skallagrim, etc... all together trying this xD

[@Pudy15236]

Here is one from the Metatron, have fun. :-) kzbin.info/www/bejne/rIKll4GlnpdrkJY

[@Pudy15236]

PS: but with a sword not an axe.

[@briansmith3011]

Why did I read that as Megatron and Skeletor?

[@HebaruSan]

This is basically experimental archaeology, but for something fictional. Neat.

[@Terrekain]

The angle at which he made the supports for the horseshoe is too high; it didn't account for the slope/arch of his back. Another design might simply be to use a wire hanger (for experimental purposes) and bend the hooks up like a a double-pronged coat-hanger like so |~

[@Terrekain]

Oh, he already suggested it in his video; I'm typing as I'm watching.

[@KickyFut]

Lol, you prolly should finish the videos before commenting on something he possibly could address.... in the video. 😅

[@haveiszalfaroqie1628]

Terry Kain Nah, the best equipment is the one custom-made.

[@Terrekain]

Fine. Shad, get on it. Get a 3D printer if you don't already have one, and knock out the G-Code.

[@KA-sx3sc]

I know I'm late to the party (as I just recently discovered your channel) but it seems to me that given the bio mechanics of your arm you would be better served to have the axe head on your off-hand shoulder. In my arm chair scabbard designer mind I would: 1. make the cross-body strap/harness span from weak-side shoulder to strong-side waist - this minimizes how much you need to bend your arm and rotate your shoulder - it would be similar movement to scratching an itch around your kidney or retrieving a wallet from your back pocket 2. connect the cross-body harness to your belt so that it stayed at a constant angle relative to your waist. 3. make the axe head holder (be it horseshoe, hooks, or some other design) opening parallel to the strap (as opposed to perfectly vertical) - this should result in the axe hanging diagonally (for a right handed user the axe head would be by your left shoulder with the handle ending somewhere around your right hip or butt cheek, depending on handle length) 4. Add a small hook to the bottom of the shoulder strap or belt that angles diagonally toward your strong hand side for the bottom of the handle to rest on which should serve a few purposes - keep the grip in a consistent location (muscle memory would train to perfectly place your hand and you'd never have to grope around to find the grip) - hold the handle more securely making running and jumping less prone to dislodge the axe as well as keep the handle from freely swinging all over creation - give you an extra orientation point when holstering the axe (you could feel for the hook with the back or side of your hand and know the exact angle to manipulate the axe to ensure the head goes to the right spot Below is a really bad rendition of how it would look for a right-handed user: O

[@yedigamingperson3727]

So this is a representation of it on the other side. O U \ U ___________________

[@michaeldavis8250]

I was thinking the same thing! You put a commendable effort into explaining this, so great job!

[@jhanvelascocastor9697]

This is actually really interesting! Ive been thinking of something similar, but you explain so much better than I could.

[@GamerFish234]

I want shad to have this build like he did the Shabbard (his cross back sword scabbard)

[@maxs-lz4pn]

Hm I might have to give this a try. Seem simple enough but also very smart

[@timbrownlee6301]

the leviathin axe comes to his hand when he want it anyway so none of this matters

[@rosomak6900]

xD

[@dondeka2086]

He couldve left it on the side of the road when not in use lol

[@PotatoPatatoVonSpudsworth]

It also helps that he can kill people just as well WITHOUT the axe, too.

[@shadfacts6465]

Shad Fact: When Odin needs wisdom he goes to Mimir, when Mimir needs wisdom, he turns to Shad.

[@jaceblass9336]

Shad Facts It can hang down if the ring has more of a choke. Lift till the small part is above the threshold and then drop its wont fall out. You can see this in game

[@jaceblass9336]

And I can lift an axe behind my back like kratos

[@MrGamingANDfootball]

When you've killed the entire pantheon of Greek gods, hooking an ax on a hook is child's play

[@edjellock9265]

Boy

[@amertvyy]

Don’t press me, boy!

[@TheChangeling13]

He actually did NOT kill the entire pantheon of gods, but that's besides the point XD.

[@hydra1668]

Be Quiet Boy!

[@donkatthree913]

Shad: *jumping around swinging an axe and nearly slicing his face in half like a mad man* Kid next door: Mooom, the man has an axe this time. Mom: Just ignore him sweetie, hes a youtuber

[@pedroalmeida3474]

This video was awesome, really liked the step by step progression!

[@donutboi467]

How all fights start: "You looking at me funny? Lets fight. fight!"

[@swordguy1243]

I like how you got better at it as the video progressed 😂😭😂 level up

[@NickCorvello]

Your genuine childlike wonder and amazement at the coolness of the concept and your design on the quick draw was great to see :). Glad to see someone having genuine fun on a video like this

[@AmericanFry]

I love your videos found u about a week ago and I love it, feels like I’m watching something with quality

[@Untolddead]

I think most of the struggle came from the belt holding the axe kept moving. With a more secure belt that was fitted properly the hook would be in the same spot every time making it much easier to use. This was cool though since it did work!

[@Sylencer1982]

That, and if the hooks were actually aimed up and down, as opposed to at the cross angle the belt was held at, there'd be less problems with lateral motions pulling it off of the hooks.

[@johnfrancisdoe1563]

Brent Ruby Yeah, the shoulder belt should be hooked to the regular belt to prevent it from sliding down.

[@nathanielwright1183]

Many of those attempts were... Axe-dental successes.

[@nikolaytekuchev136]

That's an omega, the last letter in the greek alphabet.

[@elijahbutterfield4869]

"Did I get it? Am I hooked?? *flops around*"

[@LavenderTexas]

So this is what a training montage would look like if they were honest.... I have to put some Kratos God of War Cosplayers to the test now and see if they can do it as easily as Kratos in the game.

[@Kyrious]

Fortunately it's the draw speed that is most important as sheathing it is usually after the battle.

[@ChrisPPotatoIDC]

But in battle what if your Axe Runic attacks are on cooldown and you have to switch to Blades of Chaos...

[@Chrono_Mitsurugi]

Just throw it, the axe comes back to your hand when you call.

[@BlightedChild]

Kratos has his hook attached to his armor keep that in mind.

[@Mr_Maiq_The_Liar]

i tried to lift an ax past like that on my back (a pix ax actually) and i was able to do it with my wrist fixed, a lot of help with my elbow as most of the work, and a bit of a guiding help with my other hand. It had no accuracy though

[@nazamroth8427]

Meanwhile, the neighbours are looking at a guy in front of his ramshackle crenelled yard gate in full black puffy outfit in the 40+ degrees, swinging an axe around his back and shouting...

[@julietfischer5056]

"Shad's making another video." "Cool!"

[@nate_thealbatross]

Nazamroth Industries... neighborhood theft is low. Also property values. Crazy ax guy has advantages and disadvantages.

[@nazamroth8427]

"And this beautiful home could be your for the low low price of *insert low australian price here*" "So why is it so cheap?" *Shad comes charging at them while screaming machicullations and swinging a giant axe in full battle gear* "That is why..." "BUT WHAT ABOUT THE DRAGONS?!"

[@julietfischer5056]

The potential buyer's kids want to live next to the kids with the cool fort.

[@smokingunstudios6474]

Nazamroth Industries 40° is cold my man maybe not cold enough for that but still

[@_Arminius]

There's just one tiny downside. If you are in a crowded place, let's say a marketplace, it very easy for someone who is standing behind you to disarm you or just take your axe and plant it in the back of your skull. Not so easy to do if your weapon is at the side of your belt.

[@_Arminius]

True, but I did consider the fact that if he wants to kill you, because somebody put a price on your head, he's close enough to stick his dagger in the soft spot of your head. If his intent is to disarm you, he's probably not alone. Lesson to be drawn here is to always watch your back. (Yes, in my scenario I have really pissed off several high ranking people XD )

[@evelynace388]

Arminius I mean if he can get that close than what's stopping him from just stabbing you in the spine with his weapon

[@ColdNorth0628]

Arminius kratos kinda locks in it place, the hoom/loop is small so seeing as how it is, kratos puts it in facing then then locks it horizontally.

[@_Arminius]

Evelyn Ace I mentioned that in the comment above yours. An assassin would know to jam the dagger directly into the brain where the spine meets the skull or behind the ear. The spine's a little trickier. carlos conde I know, you can't just jank it out, you might get into a heap of trouble when he turns around :-D. Shads design makes it easier to lock it on your back (if indeed there were some hooks at the end), but if some people are looking for you, you might want to avoid places with a large number of people passing you by. They're also going to spot you easily because you will match the description they've been given which will contain: "He's carrying a big axe on his back."

[@evelynace388]

Arminius The problem with that lime of thinking is it implies your in full battle dress and as far as an indicator goes plenty of people traveled with weapons on their back when not in use so it's not nearly as obviuse as you think. Besides if discretion is what your going for get a belt loop at the nearest leatherworker. Because it was pretty rare to be hunted or marked out for assianation. Unless you were a noble in which case their are 20 different things identifying you other than that axe and even if the ace was the only thing as a noble you have bodyguards if any of them have axes have them wear it the same way. My point is this seems like a non issue

[@grahammmotherwell9798]

This guy is so awesome! Reminds me your never to old to have fun! I also love his vast and accurate knowledge of medieval history and lore.

[@sandycaninevr3897]

These are quite interesting and I always enjoyed learning about old weapons

[@laundrycinnamon684]

There's something so entertaining about watching a geek bust details in fictional material, IRL

[@Sandalphonium]

Insert required comment on Astolfo

[@EvilJoeReaper]

Laundry & Cinnamon that drawing of astolfo looks like it was made by asanagi...

[@consumerjtc5835]

Looks like some people are already busting on fictional material. Me too

[@Sandalphonium]

Because it was Joe

[@markarbuckle8393]

Laundry & Cinnamon He's not flexible also he's not as buff as kratos

[@Pivotguy419]

Shad is basically just an adult teenager. Right on dude

[@Surfacekilla1]

M-47 yupp

[@KelseyJonesrunescape]

This was so lovely and entertaining 😂❤️ great video !

[@robertdevito5001]

8:50 yeah if you split wood a lot you will be able to hold the very end of the handle and hold the axe out perfectly straight, and then maintain it. It's a good workout for your wrist to slowly raise it from vertical to horizontal while holding your arm out horizontally. In fact, I do this with my maul... Or at least I used to, until the handle split all on its own while I was splitting wood with it... Oops Edit: it's nice to be called super human repeatedly, Shad. Thank you

[@slycooperscane]

With a bit more work on the design I this seems to be the newest and greatest way to store an axe.

[@instinctart2548]

this is also a great idea for the next LARP. It's got all the potential to become a trend

[@TheOwnerX5X]

And it works really well to, because you generally only NEED to be able to unsheath your weapon quickly, not sheath it quickly, well... unlesss your playing monster hunter

[@YenzQu]

The Boss It seems a bit dangerous to me that the axe blade is so close to the neck. If you sit down the handle could hit the ground and the blade would then hit you in the neck. Also it probably has similar problems as a back quiver. It gets caught on things and falls out when you bent over.

[@user-js8jh6qq4l]

suck on this, Raskolnikov!

[@Zarvain]

Sengi; that's probably why Kratos has it facing the other way, keeps the business end clear(er) of his head should it get bumped.

[@oblivionstrider839]

So shad I tried this with my wood splitting axe and found that if you do it in one motion and not the two step process of swinging down and then levering it up it is quite possible. Albeit being a little bit dangerous. Got a small nick on my shoulder but I suppose if I had a leather shoulder scrappy thing that would’ve been fine. As always practice does make perfect 🤔

[@SneakyBadAssOG]

Yup, the momentum really helps, the stopping is quite a difficult task. Especially if you have double-edged axe. I also got a nick..well quite a gash, but it was worth it. War scars. You can see Kratos doing the exact same thing in slow mo. He swings the axe and midway through open his hand, to let the axe land on the back thingy.

[@frking100]

Oblivion Strider yeh doing it in 2 or 3 motions would require a lot of strength but allowing momentum to do it would be easier also nothing against shad but if he was a bit thinner and more flexible he could get away with holding the axe a bit more up the handle and thus not struggle as much with the strength part

[@user-js8jh6qq4l]

why bother with leather pads if your shoulders are mighty cliffs? He would sooner split the axehead with his shoulder than get any sort of injury!

[@davidstrickland8550]

Practice makes permanent, perfect practice makes perfect

[@Lionlovesunity]

I love how much fun he’s having. Yes. And it works perfectly!!

[@MrTrystlore]

Also general shape of kratos hook would allow for slide in the haft at an angle to fit through the slotthen dropping it flushing the inner circle locking it in.

[@FreyasArts]

09:18 "Am I hooked?" Well I definetly am 'hooked' 😂

[@andrewcastle8470]

I see a couple of things with your design that might need more attention. 1 you need a belt that would go across your stomach to secure the harness. 2 the actual buckle where the axe is latched to is to small. What I see kratos do to get his axe in his buckle is the put the skinny side in first then twist the axe to the fat side of that axe. This might lock the axe in the buckle more securely. Thank you for your videos expecial love the one with the great sword. Keep up what you are doing; this stuff is awesome.

[@MrTrees77]

andrew castle what if he flipped the axe upside down so the fat ended handle was the end the axe was hanging from. Make hook opening a bit smaller and that way he could just lever the handle down on to it and let it drop in. To pull it out just reach back over your shoulder and pull up and out on the handle and the axe will come up and over, like a sword in the movies

[@blaz3r77]

That was what I was thinking this entire time the width of the ax head itself would make it easier to stay on your back flat so it's not going to do much if it's like as secured above ( kinda like a wooden puzzle, turn the handle to get free) and do as shad is doing here and his holstering technique it would be fairly simple and for kratos's back carry method to be practical

[@Cavouku]

andrew castle Adding to this: the Omega-symbol design has those outward-sprawling ends which may secure the axe more. Not sure if outwards, upwards, or both would be most secure, but worth a test.

[@samuelgermaine3880]

Thanks for this. This was a good reference for figuring out the axe for my OC.

[@Astro123P]

It actually shows how he puts it back in the game. He pushes the hook up and lets the axe fall in place. And his shoulders are just really flexible.

[@frankieb9444]

Well, I think we know who the real Dad of War is.

[@TheLiamis]

A weapon on the back is probably ok on a long march through open areas where you probably won't be under attack. Also puting a weapon away is less important than drawing it fast. So might take 40 seconds to put away but that won't cost your life. The fast draw will maybe save your life.

[@neffomp]

Hey Shad, do u think u could do a "how to", if you will, on carrying the flail? I think that could be quite interesting

[@MuradBeybalaev]

I still think you should try the original Ω latch design. Making it stick out and not lie flat is only a matter of attaching a beefy chunk of material on the belt/armor just beneath the hinge/pivot. You'd also have to be inserting/removing the axe with the blade aligned towards yourself to fit through.

[@VAULT-TEC_INC.]

Shad: “It’s in, and its out... it’s in, and then it’s out.. “ This is the weirdest sex ed video I’ve ever seen.

[@Orgikan]

Also the realistic depiction of how getting it up all the time is a superhuman feat.

[@rickymcgowen6776]

Shad to be honest with you, that 'horseshoe' holder on Kratos' back is actually the Greek Omega.

[@DefNotNeph]

Ricky McGowen haha put it to him easy i see

[@rickymcgowen6776]

Harley Spaulding Yes, because I wanted to be respectful while I corrected his inaccuracy.

[@DefNotNeph]

Ricky McGowen ik just thought it was funny

[@Lurifaks707]

Yes, thank you. Was looking for this comment

[@antediluvianspy5371]

I'm fairly certain he knows that lol.

[@Floydrose335]

Watching this inspired me. I recently got into knife making. I'm going to make a back sheath that is functional.

[@mikeshoults4155]

Good Job man. That is the new way to do it.

[@mrmadness2699]

The castle playground in the background is proof positive that Shad is the COOLEST DAD!

[@thatchannel195]

MrMadness is he one?

[@mrmadness2699]

+LNB KS, Yes he mentioned that he was a family man offhandedly in one of the videos.

[@thatchannel195]

MrMadness o

[@davidbriggs264]

And actually, both of his kids (a boy and a younger girl barely out of diapers the last I saw her) have been featured in his videos. They may in fact have appeared in the making that axe video.

[@mrmadness2699]

David Briggs, I havent seen that one yet

[@inoob26]

I'd like to point out that it is a magically infused axe made by 2 Dwarfs who are known to use "happyness" "sadness" and "fear" as an ingredient in their craft *fades away unscientifically*

[@adriannelson4214]

Mimir does point out that they created an unbreakable band/chain out of a cat's footfalls and bird's spit. (Paraphrasing) And in Norse mythology they used a few more non-material ingredients, but it made the band that holds Fenris until he breaks free at Ragnarok.

[@g80gzt]

they made an unbreakable chain out of a cats footprint and some spit.

[@BertGrink]

Would the dwarves' names be Galar and Fjalar by any chance? If memory serves me right, those were the dwarves that Odin contracted to do some work for him, in the old norse mythology.

[@inoob26]

Im not well versed in Norse mythology but in this case they are called Brok and Sindri (spelled this way in-game)

[@Daniel-zg5mb]

BertyFromDK No Galar and Fjalar are the dwarves who killed the giant Kvasir and made mead from his wisdom that Odin stole. The dwarven smiths in norse mythology are two sets of brothers. The sons of Ivaldi and Brokkr and Eitri. After playing a prank on Thor where he stole his wife's hair, Loki convinced the two sets of brothers to compete with each other for the gods' favor. The sons of Ivaldi made Sif new hair for Thor, a new ship for Freyr, and a magic spear for Odin. Brokkr and Eitri made an infinitely multiplying gold ring for Odin, a magic boar mount for Freyr, and Mjolnir for Thor. Brokkr and Eitri won the contest. Brokkr and Eitri are the ones in God of War, but they are spelled Brok and Sindri

[@BartJBols]

The turks used a similar piece of iron (omega shaped) with leather straps as kratos uses to carry their arquebus on their back, they use the same 'locking' mechanism that the weapon was more wide then broad, so it would lock in when flat against the back, but unlock and fall away when turned. there was also a pole attached to the omega that they would stick into the sand to mount their arquebus on.

[@prometheus8010]

7:55 it would still hang if it was lower because of friction and because of the shape of Cratos hook it's only wide enough for the skinny part of the axe to slide through after it's in the larger part can't get out 10:45 My point was made

[@blahblahsen1142]

okay, when you said that lifting the axe up with your wrist is "superhuman" i had to know...i heard "challenge accepted" in my mind and needed to try this because it looks super-easy on camera and i just assume you didnt have a ton of wrist strength. Little backstory here for perspective. I'm a blacksmith of about 15-16 years, and i had surgery 4 days ago on my abdomen where i had some unfortunate stabbing. so i'm not in my best strength right now and in the early stages of rehab to get back in shape. fortunately this is almost 100 percent wrist and shoulder work and after 4 days of light movement i'm a bit weak everywhere. So being a blacksmith and injured i should be equaled out to something halfway comparable to working class average. Now the axe i used was a double sided wood chopping axe, so considerably larger than the single axe in the video but probably about 30 percent lighter than the Kratos axe made of steel. now i'm not stupid, so i wasnt about to do an injured swing blindly behind my back with a razor sharp axe. it was in the "dull pile" of the shop and pretty blunt, plus i taped the crap out of it with 3 layers of duct tape to ensure there was nothing sharp at all, which i am now glad i did. stood as shown, extended the axe and gave it a go. Now i wont lie and say this was easy, there was straining and some comical sound involved as well as profanity. its VERY awkward, its difficult and i did whack my shoulder in the first try, but it got there. is it superhuman? nope. Injured blacksmith with a fairly similar sized weapon did it on the first try, and i assure you i am mortal, the big wound on my stomach and the slow recovery from that injury reminded me of that aspect in full. plenty mortal, i now regret this adventure and am a little sore, but it worked... technically. second try didnt make it up, fizzled out halfway and dropped the tip, third try did pretty good. then my shoulder hurt and i quit and sat down for a bit. so its tough but humanly possible if you have blacksmith arms and the willpower. Practical...shit no, doing that with a sharp blade would be dumb as hell and i didnt have a harness so i have no idea where it ended up exactly and no way of knowing if it would have holstered correctly either of the successful 2/3 attempts. I'm assuming a god with lots of experience could do that pretty easily and it doesnt require super-human anything, just dangerous and impractical for us hoomanz. i do NOT recommend trying this with any sharp anything, and if you have any injury or are less than a full week past major surgical work please do not try this. my back is killing me right now and im fairly sure a blunt axe to the head would be even worse. but despite how much i dont recommend this or claim its usefulness in any way...its very humanly doable and with some practice i dont see why its even overly difficult. i think your problem may have been an undersized beard. i noticed Kratos in the thumbnail pics has a rather triumphant beard, larger but similar to mine. Huge beard...easy as pie. fairly large beard...barely successful. trimmed beard...utter failure. So, out of 3 test subjects the level of beard power seems proportional to the success of the holstering...coincidence? maybe. Go swing a hammer fullering for a few weeks, main-line some rogain and bullshark testosterone, let that beard grow out and then try it. you'll get it every time. easy peazy. lol (Note: everything in the second column is bullshit, just a disclaimer for the readers who may be shy on brain-cells. do not do intravenous drugs, especially hair growth products. The only drugs i recommend are coffee, lean protein and manual labor. just disclaimering and covering my ass here.)

[@HakotaaVR]

Finished reading that novel gonna take a nap now

[@randomboiyo6254]

PUT A WALL OF TEXT WARNING PLS

[@oneofmanyparadoxfans5447]

Funny enough I already take the protein part of that list of drugs of choice. It's shown that nut proteins are better absorbed by the body than meat, but should I still supplement the daily dose of nut proteins with meat, or will nuts be fine?

[@Mrtheunnameable]

Nice essay dude.

[@pewpewplunkett87]

more beard is always the answer to manlyness related failures.

[@cristi947]

I have that axe.

[@xxhippie_jesusxx5850]

It's quite a nice one too

[@collinlloyd3266]

A baddass axe to be specific

[@chapablo]

BOYYYY!!!!

[@CrashWeezerman]

And a boy

[@annhentaiuser6658]

Me too, but mine is bigger.

[@maxpalombella11]

NICE reflexes shad!

[@travist8898]

As far as how it may have been done in the past, I'm not sure... But for RPG purposes, I'd say to use magnets. Maybe one on the head and another near the middle of the handle. They could be hidden under some leather, that way they can slide more freely for an easier disconnection.

[@johnrenski5574]

I think it can be done. first of all the axe is 90 percent held by the little dashes on the sides of the omega sign, and not the actual curve of the omega(and since it's an axe , this method is very effective) . And secondly the holster is way more stable on kratos body because it's not just straps and the thing is actually connected to shoulder guards. also you can easily make the omega sign stand at an angle rather than flat , by adding a little leather under it to give it slope. And lastly kratos has probably holstered his axe so many times that he simply has enough muscle memory not to mess it up like you do. So overall i think it can be done.

[@cadeyrndragheim22]

Indeed, I agree. Not even a fan of the game or Kratos, but this axe holster thing seems very possible. Also, his strap moved so much and was pretty loose in the whole video, so no wonder it wasn't too stable.

[@Sharikacat]

Let's not kid ourselves here- this was the devs having a goal and working backwards to make it possible. They've paired Kratos with the Greek Omega symbol in every other game, but they're not in Greece anymore, so they worked from a conclusion of using the Omega symbol somehow. This was a design choice to show you that symbol, regardless of any functionality. Don't get me wrong, how Kratos hooks and draws the weapon is undeniably badass- and that's the point. In God of War, historical accuracy takes a backseat to badassery.

[@Humble197]

Sharikacat yes but it worked logically why take credit from the.

[@Sharikacat]

I simply mean that people shouldn't try to jump through hoops to explain how that Omega-symbol hook is 100% properly functional because that wasn't the goal when it was created.

[@Humble197]

People do that all the time anyway why even watch this video if that annoys you so much.

[@maglorian]

I'll eagerly await your 'realism of my garden-castle' video.

[@misguided8236]

Lol! Oh my goodness! The one time you got it in there easy, was when you turned it the way Kratos does it, and it seemed to be more secure that direction too! Great video, I needed that laugh!

[@JoshuaProtz]

i like these outside videos. would love to see more like this.

[@bjornironside4674]

Wow, not only does your castle have MACHICOLATIONS but it also has a SLIDE!!!

[@njnjco]

But is the slide historically accurate?!?!

[@matteoalberti2729]

Sixty Five Oh First yes, of course. It was used in the past when dragons attacked the castle. But has the past really happened?

[@thewoodworkingmetalhead2712]

Most Likely Dead let's make this a meme

[@bjornironside4674]

Bigfoot makes weapons, no, don't

[@johnam5]

I think a more G shaped hook might be more effective Thank you for this gloriousness

[@AaronGiffordOfficial]

You can use the momentum of moving the axe behind you to help lift it up

[@toxic_icecream]

Buut you risk to chop off a part of your back

[@ians2777]

@@toxic_icecream it won't be in the way next time.

[@brianvanmaanen1897]

Informative, inspring, and funny to boot

[@HarveyJackOlden]

But you're missing the important question... *WHAT ABOUT MACHICULATIONS?* Did I shadiversity right?

[@p7outdoors297]

And dragons! WHAT ABOUT DRAGONS!

[@kellymccabe9154]

I appreciate that you give fantasy video game stuff a chance. You shoot it down when it deserves it, usually, but not before taking a look yourself.

[@DoomBot217]

8:59 u can't argue with that hes a god of war literally in the first mission he carried a tree

[@AO191]

Thank you for not wasting my time

[@zebjensen4251]

I am glad someone decided to axe you this question.

[@peacefulwarrior2929]

zeb jensen you magnificent bastard

[@zebjensen4251]

sorry to cut your request down but unless you have tera account I don't think so. get it cut.

[@rickykeim2005]

Shadiversity AKA The Chronicles of the Gambeson Madman. your attitude is absolutely infectious. Did you ever think that one day you'd make the world a nerdier place?

[@shadiversity]

I hoped ^_^

[@igorthelight]

But be aware of NerdSlayer! He can be... dangerous to you :-) (NerdSlayer is a channel about games and gamedesign).

[@peka2478]

...a place, where everybody wears black gambesons in Australia's sun? :D

[@aston-2871]

The way for honor characters just sticks it to the back when doing some of the executions and climbing ladders is just amazing :D

[@TheloniusMiles]

Somehow watching this man fumble with this axe 2 years ago has earned him a subscriber today. Good show sir, good show.

[@jamessarvan7692]

When you said "but what about axes" I was so sure there for a moment you would say dragons.... Since you didn't though, I'll say it for you. WHAT ABOUT DRAGONS?!!??!!?

[@Gorm169]

Usually you'd put yourself on the dragon's back, not the other way around.

[@zombieblood1675]

Kratos wouldnt be able to do a lot of things if physics applied. But if it did he would probably just beat up physics and kill it.

[@greatmightypanda]

God of physics sounds much more boring until you realise that quantum physics would allow for destruction at an abstract level, literally unmaking reality at a whim.

[@galeden5700]

The man lifts stone monoliths... physics need not apply.

[@ohlookasquirrel5868]

zombie blood you seem to forget that his god..... nothing appiles to him

[@Monyato]

zombie blood just like he beat up fate. If someone ever just told Kratos: “fate brought us together.” He’d just say: “Fate? I killed fate.”

[@zombieblood1675]

Slapfacegamer Npc: god bless you kratos Kratos: *goes to beat up jesus*

[@regal2652]

I would also say in a battle you would only wear a weapon to and from the battlefield as opposed to pretty much all the time in a self-defense situation so comfort would be a big thing in self defense carry.

[@Drummerx04]

I had a similar problem when I took up archery. I got the over the shoulder quiver because it looks cool, then very quickly discovered that the angles to make that work were not friendly to newbies... At first I would reach back and essentially miss the quiver with a stack of arrows and drop them all over the ground, but over time I figured out how to effectively load them. I figure it would be a similar use case with an axe.

[@DamonHallam]

A couple things that might improve it. I think you need to find the "sweet spot" on your back and tighten it a lot more so it doesnt move also on the prongs it bends in slightly so it creates a more of a circle. Very interesting topic though thanks for the video Shad

[@canary0074]

Damon Hallam I would definitely agree. The loop you have the hook in is far too loose to be effective. A few years back (unintentional pun) I tried my hand at making a back-scabbard and what I found to work the best is to have the loop that goes around your torso to be tight. For the greatest ease you would want the loop to also attach/be a part of the belt you wear around your waist. That would be the most stable, and also emulates the two-part sword scabbards used for the waist.

[@davidbriggs264]

Raphael: Are you talking something along the lines of a Sam Browne belt, worn almost universally by Officers during the First World War?

[@Alpha1200]

You can definitely see how much fun Shad is having in this video. I love it. Also, sort of spoiler, not the conclusion I was expecting.

[@taylorrathbone5638]

One of the most entertaining videos :) I was laughing pretty much the entire time XD

[@willeschberger6754]

It’s so nice to see a video game feature a weapon technique that’s not only plausible, but improves on areas of the traditional method. Even if it is just carrying.