Do SHARP swords BITE into each other? Sword edge on edge damage TESTED!

It's often been assumed that sharp swords will bite into each other and stick a little bit but has that ever truly been tested?
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[@ShaunRF]

Maybe you should now do a sword sharpening and/or repair video with that chipped Master Sword, to show how well sword fighters could address such battle damage after a fight.

[@jeffreyharville1918]

I'm glad I read the comments, because, I was going to say the same thing!

[@rafaelcastor2089]

Hello there, not a sword fighter but i am an amateur knifesmith I have done pretty much the same thing they did in the video with some knives and i grew to regret that very much. I didn't even put as big of a dent nor that many of them in the two knives i was using and it took me about a day of honing and sharpening to bring them back to an acceptable state (though admittedly, i'm not that good at it nor was i trying to go fast with it). Even now after performing maintenance many times over i can still see the parts that had dent in it. So overall it's not something you can quickly address after a fight, you probably have to set it aside and grab another sword until you can either spend some hours fixing it or get it to what is likely to be a very unamused bladesmith

[@cycleboy8028]

In some old movies, you see the camp with a grindstone (think Skyrim). You have to re-grind almost a full new bevel. If a big chip, heat and drop in some molten steel to weld up the chip, and re-grind almost a full new bevel again. Then re-edge it. And yes it will be weaker than it was before. A soldier that went a full career (not cut short by death) doesn't keep the same sword throughout. EDIT: That's why knights had dress swords and working swords.

[@greyknight627]

I really like Tyranth, he’s got a pretty good demeanor on his own for delivery, and I also appreciate his stance on a lot even when I disagree with him. He seems like a chill dude.

[@manoz6194]

The presentation on this video was next level! So slick! Seeing that beautiful Master Sword getting damaged made me rather sad though :(

[@shmoga]

just take it to the local hockey rink and get it sharpened along with your skates.

[@raspiankiado]

​@@shmogaUhm? You serious?

[@shmoga]

@@raspiankiado 100% bro for sure super cereal

[@vodarara7184]

I completely agree it felt like watching a documentary/educational video.

[@Smona]

uh I believe you mean presentizisation

[@TheBl00D1u5t]

I love Shad "jumping in ahead of chat" by correcting Tyranth when shad just got done saying "opple" 😂😂

[@adamczechowski614]

Romanticiseation?? .... IT'S a Word now! Run with it!!! =)

[@stormrhode2330]

Shad was actually wrong. Romanticization is actually a word...

[@adamczechowski614]

wrong context then @@stormrhode2330

[@TheBl00D1u5t]

He wasn't saying romanticization.

[@stormrhode2330]

@@TheBl00D1u5t what did he say???

[@thunderring8056]

In fact, I have.

[@ColonialEagle5455]

In fact, we have.

[@PickledGamesNZ]

In fact, we all have

[@bendover9620]

I fact, in have

[@raspiankiado]

Deserves a pin.

[@babilon6097]

In have we fact

[@Grandwigg]

This is an excellent video. Nice mix of humor and defined methodology and process. It's just goofing off until it's written down. Then it's SCIENCE! Nicely done. Entertaining and informative.

[@KillerPirate86]

If its possible it would be nice to see an attempt to repair the edge using something close to a historical method.

[@alexplays5846]

It would just take a lot of time on a grindstone, and then as the chips get ground away, it would get sharpened with whetstones

[@skyereave9454]

Seconded

[@J_Taka]

Tyranth has come SUCH a long way. he's is so confident in front of the camera these days. love seeing it.

[@Disgruntled_Grunt]

I am loving Tyranth's energy in this one. He kinda comes across as Bob Ross on speed, and it's great. That's also a cool cover of Dovahkiin playing in the background. I've listened to several versions of it but this one's new to me.

[@thegreatking8495]

Only 4 minutes in and the production of this is insane. It feels like I’m watching an actual documentary type show. I mean I kinda have been with all these videos, but this one feels different. Great job.

[@bgl11]

Seriously, the editing and production is on another level here, terrific job.

[@Velacroix]

Wonderfully structured intro, I adore the near documentary esque-TFS Vegeta-like-cadence from the "Look at your men, back to me, I'm not your men, where's the dragon ball? Gone!" bit.

[@Rychlas]

The montage, the presentation, the chemistry between you folks - I love it all. All the best to you in the New Year, I hope you will all stay healthy and get more recommendations!

[@babilon6097]

In the spirit of correcting in comments: The word "montage" means something else. I think you meant "editing". I get where you come from though. In polish we have a word "montaż" that sounds like "montage" but it has both meanings - "montage" and "editing". (I'm only talking about the context of a video - obviously all the words have other meanings in other contexts).

[@Rychlas]

@@babilon6097 Thanks for the intent. I checked it just in case. From Oxford Languages: Montage, noun - "the technique of selecting, editing, and piecing together separate sections of film to form a continuous whole." From Cambridge Dictionary: Montage,noun - "a piece of work produced by combining smaller parts, or the process of making such a work" Are you sure it can't be used this way?

[@babilon6097]

@@Rychlas Well... I was sure, but between me and Oxford whom should I believe? Whom will you believe?

[@richard_n]

Another fantastic episode. I love how well you guys keep the bar high for quality each week.

[@ATribeCalledLegion]

Anyone else notice how different this video was edited? I think a mix of this and the usual simple but strong Shadiversity style would be a good change.

[@Kargoneth]

Yes. It felt a bit more made-for-TV. Like Mythbusters. More scripted. More serious.

[@Kargoneth]

@@JohnSmith-ty2he Fair enough.

[@Kargoneth]

@@JohnSmith-ty2heI don't blame you.

[@positivelydj]

Love all the instructional pieces that were put into this video regarding the different parts of the sword.

[@Ranstone]

I'm glad to see this, honestly. I had fallen into the belief that if I ever swung my Albion at another blade, there would be a centimeter deep gash in it. Glad to see that was just a dramaticization.

[@joashchechet1675]

😂I see what you did there

[@reeceemms1643]

Day one 105 of asking for a video on the misconceptions of Medieval weddings. Or just a video on Medieval weddings such as how they were done, why they were done, and some of the rules and traditions of them. Plus how they can be incorporated into our fantasy stories and roleplay games if the story calls for it. That isn't just ripping off Game of Thrones. I also want to know if there is any text or examples somewhere of a lower class person marrying a upper class noble, and any of the repercussions of that. That has definitely happened somewhere.

[@edwardscott3262]

It wasn't medieval but Peter the Great's second wife was a peasant.

[@reeceemms1643]

@@edwardscott3262 that’s interesting. However I want to know if there are any medieval accounts of peasantry marrying nobility. Mostly because I have a fantasy story which I’m publishing (or attempting to) publish the first part of. Though this doesn’t happen until the second part. The main character a Princess marries her love interest who is not a peasant but a Robin Hood esc outlaw. But I do have examples (albeit only mentioned) of Nobles or people of particular class and wealth in love with lower class people. But they can’t be together due to the worlds class system.

[@TehRedBlur]

I never get tired of these videos. There's so much to learn about weapons and armor!

[@mildlydazed9608]

I’ve always assumed the sword with weaker material would give or be chipped dented on edge contact. Glad we’re getting answers to these important questions

[@samisnotreal4360]

Nice one Tyranth, this'll definitely convince Shad that you need more than 1mm of steel blade on that giant sword!

[@laughingskull3881]

one of the best videos on this channel. very clear and structured and so well edited. i love the attention to definitions and base definitions of things provided at the start and how consise everything is

[@classifiedveteran9879]

At 8:19 the sparks flying off is pretty cool, and something you don't ever see in the movies. Also, it doesn't sound like the movies at all. More a metallic _"clunk"_ rather than a _"clang"_ followed by a _"shling"_ that we are used to hearing.

[@jamesfrankiewicz5768]

Sometimes, you do see sparks, but it's always ridiculously excessive (squibs and/or video effects).

[@classifiedveteran9879]

@@jamesfrankiewicz5768 In movies? Not typically from what I remember. 🤷‍♂️ But I'll take your word for it.

[@jamesfrankiewicz5768]

@@classifiedveteran9879 Usually not ones that were trying for realism in the first place. Ones where the most memorable thing about the movie was "what's with all the sparks!?"

[@classifiedveteran9879]

@@jamesfrankiewicz5768 The sparks are so small and brief that it's excusable. The sound however, that's hard to let go. Where's the _"shing"_ and clash of steel in anger? ☹️ Instead it sounds like a dull _"thop..."_ 😫

[@LordReginaldMeowmont]

Basically Medieval Mythbusters now. This needs to be a show.

[@redpyramid6843]

I love that these guys make a living off of what kids do in their backyard, i need to do something like this.

[@callowaygwin1890]

I never realized the intro music had such an epic full song to it. I didn't know I needed this until now.

[@sebastiandk9575]

Loving the added enthusiasm and presentation in this video! Thanks as always

[@andreachai9318]

Best edited Shadiversity video to date! Phenomenal!

[@txdino6063]

So the same things that happen to knives in hard use but the steel vs steel test is new and worthwhile to see. Bravo.

[@samcriddle1912]

Another great video guys, really enjoyed the approach, it really upped the feeling of dramatisisation ;)

[@_aullik]

The presentation style of the intro was incredible slick and had a nice flow. Well done tyranth! As i guess you want constructive feedback on this here is some: Add small breaks, specially between the different sections of the video. The first 3 minutes was a nonstop monologue, a really good one, but also a very long one. After a time i had to pause to process what you said as you didn't give me a pause to do so. When comparing it to a book, add clearer paragraphs. Again this was a really great video. Tyranth you should be proud! P.S. Shad must also feel like a proud teacher watching his acolyte achieve this video.

[@deadoakparanormal]

Ayo! The production on this video is SO GOOD!

[@queery]

I like the Quality on Contextualisation of this Test so much more than many in the Last year. You realy push the Channel foreward. Nice!

[@thewarrior6627]

Okay, Tyranth seems like a sword salesman in the beginning. 😂 I love it. Great video, as always!

[@rafaelsodre_eachday]

The baldy guy: the wiser one by far, people should really listen to him and let him finish speaking. The barbarian guy: is the skilled one, often I have to replay in slow motion to understand his movement economics. Shad: the charismatic, big-hearted guy, the kind that end up having lots of knights defending his own castle.

[@FusionDeveloper]

This video made me realize how great the 3 guys are. I would watch solo videos of any of the 3. They each have their own knowledge, skills and styles and to me, each one is equally entertaining in their own ways.

[@Eli-phunt]

Excellent test boys, but that's not a zombie tools sword.

[@Riwillion]

I definitely think that much more so than the actual hardness of the steel used in either sword, the determining factor of how much damage each sword will take is the difference between their hardness. Sure, two really tough swords will hold up better than two really soft ones, but a slightly tougher sword will probably take significantly less damage than a softer one when they clash.

[@Flamewolf14]

I was quite impressed with the snappy edits and the transition tittles and highlighted pieces with sword parts very noice. And I think this was the first time I heard the rock or metal cover of the shad theme sick! If it's just the first I have noticed it is cool

[@jessehinman8340]

The fight scene near the end in "House of Flying Daggers" has a lot of sword-on-sword hits. It's a pretty neat detail where at the start of their fight their weapons are smooth and clean but at the end, they look like saw blades.

[@DanielRyanScott]

I would like to see how well the sword could be touched up after the blade on blade combat. Not with power tools, but with something like a whetstone a soldier would carry on his travels for blade maintenance. How many of the nicks could be worked out, how sharp will it be afterwards, and how many cycles/battles before it would need to be replaced. The video had me thinking about it when it ended haha. BTW, That intro with the explanation was a big jump in quality! Good work fellas.

[@laydoe]

Today marks my fourth year of being subscribed. Haven’t regretted it since keep up with the good work.

[@codyc7477]

This is probably the most well made video I've seen on this channel. Awesome work.

[@williamralston4949]

Great job, the editing and informative images are great. I like where this channel is going.

[@Tord69]

Very well spoken, presented and cut. Great video!

[@torinkjenstad]

Sword fights got dramatized because Hollywood's been lobotomized and now poor Shad is traumatized.

[@sethwhite4635]

Would be interested in a video about sword maintenance. How did armies repair and sharpen swords after battles?

[@Silvos00]

I watch all your videos, but don't normally leave comments. The presentation in the beginning of this one definitely caught my attention though. Props to you for explaining everything that was going to be needed for reference in the testing.

[@Glimmlampe1982]

Addition: Sharp swords do stick, but not if you just clash them together like maniacs. It is a definite difference in the bind, where it's way more easy to control than with blunt swords (or even latex blades, those slide like grease)

[@evilmandrake]

Swords are just cool, man. Just hitting swords together is awesome.

[@alexmashkin863]

Dramaticisitatation in this video is top notch!

[@davidshultz4566]

Love this video, great work!

[@alexlozhar6724]

Loved the presentation!

[@patrickbateman3146]

Impressive. Very nice.

[@patrickbateman3146]

Let's see Paul Allen's sword damage.

[@CreepyMF]

Great start on the new year and i liked the educational bits, that will be very helpful to people new to swords.

[@dominator146]

On this episode of TopSteel!

[@mikecarson7769]

very informative with the sword diagram !!!

[@AnachronisticArmory569]

I love this show so much 😍

[@neverware767]

Tyranth brother your intro was so good...congrats to a very well spoken video!!!!!!

[@JustAms01]

Love the format of this video!

[@classifiedveteran9879]

1:31 I need that in a gif to piss off all the Katana fanboys.

[@OpsFox245]

What a great video. Love the clear methodology.

[@sixpathskaiokentv]

This is quite possibly the best release on the channel to date, in my opinion. I love the Top Gear-esque vibe of the presentation on this one. More like this for sure!

[@TRPLD]

Bang on pacing in this video! Loved the editing!

[@vakuzar]

The editing was really nice for this video. That's awesome!

[@chrisfields8077]

Great vid. This topic came up in a few hema tournaments out west here in the US and some instructors tested some cold steel sharp long swords and the same results, bounced every time and no real sticking.

[@asolanara]

I loved this educational video! Thank you so much for your amazing content

[@username65585]

Great job on the solo presentation.

[@19Burgandy]

finally a great honest review. I learned alot so thank you

[@spencerpalmer2918]

Thank you for doing this. I've been curious about this for years.

[@themasquerader101]

The functional fandom intro brings me such joy 🙏🏽💙

[@thomasinefitzpatrick]

Phenomenal video guys!

[@timeshark8727]

I would have expected that zombie slaying sword (hunk of metal) to be more rigid than it was. It really changed shape when he hit the stationary sword.

[@josuesepulveda6850]

The production quality of this video is fantastic,great job guys!

[@roperhodson2580]

Another great video as always, I have to say I have not heard the whole shadiversity song and it’s sick

[@SolGladio]

Great video. Love the dramatic rendition of the channel music

[@lobstereleven4610]

great video as always! entertaining and educational. Happy new year all! cheers!

[@maximilianorojas2845]

Edging our swords together.

[@baoxidiaoyu]

The kids call it docking

[@GrimrDirge]

Excellent work for the budget.

[@deadwolfresistance13]

Awesome work 👍

[@kristopherscholefield1723]

Very well done video . Keep up the fine work good sirs.

[@Redlabel0]

Beautifully narrated, thank you kindly

[@joepvanmoorsel4140]

The video was so slick! You guys are getting so good in editig! Amazing seeing the channel grow❤

[@jabz1582]

I love this energy

[@brianmincher716]

I for sure have wondered this. Love it.

[@stephenread7944]

Really like these more informative structured videos

[@lew526]

The deadpan face at 4:11 is brilliant. 😆

[@andreyrulev8064]

finally...good video with good tech classification and engineering logical structure. hope to see more.

[@hyrumcastaneda1427]

Happy new year!

[@E4ys]

This video had me on the edge of my seat the whole time. Amazing as always 👍

[@myage819]

That intro is crazy good!

[@ChillgameshGaming]

Shad!! I finally bought your book! I'm only a few chapters in, but so far I'm loving it. You Legend you.

[@blackbirdrc8348]

Always had great content. Yet it still gets better.

[@dantegallardo1974]

dang the editing and presentation is amazing

[@shawn6860]

Great video, and a nice presentation voice work!

[@Gomezli16]

Can you guys do a video on how damaged sword blades were fixed or how long they usually lasted? From this video doesn’t seem like they’d last long in a battle. Did they melt them down and make new ones or were they able to smooth out the knicks?

[@weonconpatasbreadcake6494]

love this style of video format, very interesting indeed

[@xxxclaiburr4152]

The presentation was a masterpiece. The construction of the sentences, the rhythm of speech and movements.. so well thought out. Like visual poetry!

[@xBermellonx]

veeeery cool intro, nice editing, over all a very good video, congratulations gentlemen, loved every minute.

[@christinepearson5788]

I'm surprised that you didn't include leather welding gloves and a face shield to your PPE. Loving this, I doubt I'll ever have a James Bond or zombie apocalypse sword battle: but good to know. Mildly disappointed you didn't go at it at least once with tool steel katana

[@alecebeling9723]

These videos are so good! I love Tyranth