How did the billhook change with a longer haft?

#polearm #billhook #hema #martialarts #shorts

[@ardenthatred6111]

Love the fact that you able to explain and show all of the movement in formal attire..

[@Trash2000s]

Business casual 😝

[@botezsimp5808]

@@Trash2000s He needs tighter pants.

[@Trash2000s]

@@botezsimp5808 noooo 😭😭

[@advaidhrajasekar4902]

door to door salesman lvl 100

[@Coolman-nu2lm]

@@botezsimp5808 why? The fit is called classic fit...

[@bengarrett8618]

"that's what your sidearm is for" *pulls out Glock when the footman pulls up on you with his dollar general heater shield and one hander*

[@bobthegamingtaco6073]

Remember, switching to your sidearm is faster than re-forging your billhook

[@Drekromancer]

@@bobthegamingtaco6073 Tremendous comment

[@zakkymiftahurrahman1665]

"Parry this, you filthy casual."

[@khateatingcactus]

i was just about to comment this

[@botezsimp5808]

"Have my cake and eat it to!" Dudes been reading his comment section. 😅 Dudes like a mini Clark Kent.

[@theinacircleoftheancientpu492]

I laughed when I heard that too. Not a big fan of the ass comments purely cause it's lame enough when the odd person does it. After all, sexual stuff is quite personal and each person has their own line. At least between mates there is the chance to judge what is appropriate, to say such stuff to a stranger is usually too much. Even if things are a bit different on the internet the same social rules loosely apply.

[@theinacircleoftheancientpu492]

Just to clarify, I'm not particularly criticising you here. In case it came across that way.

[@botezsimp5808]

@@theinacircleoftheancientpu492 All my comments have been about his cake 🎂. Lol 😂 I almost feel like I started it until I started reading more comments. But your right, these cake comments on have gotten out of hand I think.

[@ItsAsparageese]

​@@theinacircleoftheancientpu492 I'm with you on this as a general rule, it can be quite problematic when people sexualize someone they only have a parasocial relationship with and I think people should err on the side of not doing it. But when it blows up among an audience in such a way where it appears the creator is cool with it (I can only guess, based on his lack of ever having said otherwise and occasionally playing into the jokes) then I think that's totally fine. Hard to say how it can get there if all people were hypothetically more cautious in the first place, but I guess we can always count on someone pointing out attractiveness in any audience large enough and see where it goes from there lol. Also I'm usually the first to point out issues with gender double standards, males can absolutely be harassed and victimized in unacceptable ways, but in a particular subculture like this where it's mostly men giving bromance vibes toward a male creator, I think it (generally) carries a more wholesome tone overall (as long as the creator doesn't mind it, as always) than often happens in other circumstances. Dudes just don't get enough compliments and general affection in today's society and I like seeing it normalized gradually for them to step up and give that reinforcement to each other, even if it's often in kinda crude ways lol

[@jackychang9148]

I love the Clark jokes I've been seeing. Too*

[@eggsaisle1317]

Now listen to this with your eyes closed

[@Arif-gg9gw]

"that's a fair bit of length I can work with"

[@muke392]

😂 holy shit. Well done sir.

[@Pokesus]

Bro 💀

[@bobtehdinosaur]

God dammit. For once I head out of the gutter, then you went and shoved it right back in 😂

[@gavinotheshitpostartist5586]

I instantly went to the comments so see if somebody else noticed

[@butch4740]

Man I love this dude, his enthusiasm and explanations are a highlight of my week. Keep on!

[@DribbleThrottlewort]

I believe the pole axe (the shorter weapon) came along later than the billhook and has a completely different purpose. It was extremely popular for fighting foes in very heavy armor after plate armor had reached its highest level of development. It was to be used in closer quarters than a billhook, halberd or the like. It is very hard to use a long weapon in the press, as they called it when large numbers of people were pressed together in a melee. The short shaft allowed for stabbing at very close range. The billhook was used by more lightly armored troops in large masses, but even they carried a hanger or the like for use in the press, when the reach advantage of the polearm became a liability. If you look at the construction of the two they are for completely different purposes

[@knoathing]

He actually went through and rehafted the billhook in the video a little bit ago to give it the longer haft. I think the pole axe is mostly just there to give a frame of reference for the length it used to be. Its super interesting to get to hear a breakdown on the differences between the two though! Thank you for that 😄

[@TreeHairedGingerAle]

Thank you! ✨

[@alisaforster28691]

bro is like a real life "giles" from "buffy the vampire hunter".

[@reaper7263]

Nothing beats a long pointy stick it’s the oldest tool ever designed

[@wstavis3135]

*rock has left the chat

[@notuxnobux]

A bow does, which is likely 100 000 years old

[@tmac2744]

@@notuxnobux Bow = Long stick that makes pointy stick go WOOOSH

[@kayleelockheart8208]

Praise be the Almighty Stick

[@GhostRider659]

This guy looks like an office worker from the early 90‘s, but with combat training from a medieval polearm master

[@WhisperingWisp357]

I love the button down collar with the knit tie. Stylish and deadly as always man! Keep it up.

[@NoName-lo9ym]

Now with the longer version I would feel a bit more comfortable if someone was coming at me on horseback. What's the total length of it now? About 8 foot-ish?

[@bloodred255]

I mean if someones got a horse, get a rifle.

[@danlorett2184]

Prob like 8.5 or 9, he looks like he's prob more than 6 foot

[@robinswords]

I'm not sure what we ended up at. I'll give it a measure if I remember

[@NoName-lo9ym]

@@bloodred255 If I had a rifle why would I use a billhook for anything other than pruning? Alternatively - I reach for my rifle in the 15th century and my hand grips....Nothing

[@Specter_1125]

Just remember that their lance is still likely going to hit you before you ever have a chance to hit them.

[@SandrockCustom]

I see Billhook, I click 😤

[@johncullen5129]

“Switching to your side arm is faster than reloading.”

[@Kuru_tbea]

Your Chanel has single handedly converted many men who knew nothing about medieval weaponry into middle ages fanatics

[@dolphinboi-playmonsterranc9668]

I'd like to see you in a zombie apocalypse movie. Something about the hair, the glasses, the outfit, with good direction, you'd be perfect.

[@ironwolf3319]

Remember, switching to your secondary is faster than using a polearm in close quarters.

[@nimay13]

Medieval weapons salesman be like: Long stick good yo.

[@DragonSlayerRob]

Thanks so much for sharing your expertise. I’ve been a lifelong martial artist with a heavily growing interest in HEMA. All of your content is truly fascinating and taught so well 🤙🏻

[@robinswords]

Thank you!

[@kayleelockheart8208]

I love that billhook. absolutely stunning.

[@donnymcjonny6531]

The man cut the bottom of his own tie just to show you how effective polearms are. True professional!

[@MysteryMedia2001]

This feels like it was pulled out of an alternate reality where he has to use these to defend himself in an apocalypse

[@Drekromancer]

Remember, switching to your sidearm is always faster than reloading.

[@sagitarriulus9773]

When Clark Kent quits the daily planet to pursue his real dreams of being a medieval arms historian.

[@Zeeboklown]

I think a billhook and a long dagger/short sword is the best melee weapon combo in history

[@mRibbons]

Sometimes I forget that people used to brutally dismember and kill each other with the weapons and techniques you educate us on. 🤔

[@DemonicWeapons]

Awesome videos, thank you for uploading! Would you be able to do a short video covering the 'sidearms' of the day? 🤔😊

[@ragingnixon3235]

Remember, switching to your sidearm is faster than reloading

[@danjohnston9037]

And since fun IS the objective Mission Accomplished 😏

[@jensenraylight8011]

as a Mount and Blade:Bannerlords enjoyer, i can approve that this weapon is really fun to use on horseback. charging while slashing 3-5 enemies at once gave you an absolutely great feeling

[@spongederp160]

I wanted to get into medieval martial arts. Is HEMA a good choice?

[@Liberator1917]

Hema is a category of martial arts fighting systems. Do you want fast, fluid, and technical bladework with 1h or 2h swords? The german styles, from Meyer and Liechtenauer may interest you. Do you wish to grapple, disarm your opponent, or otherwise use biomechanics and human geometry to your advantage? The italian styles, like Fiore's methods may be your best bet. What about fighting like zorro with a rapier and even a cloak? The spanish "Destreza" might be what you're looking for. If you want to learn from the east, kenjutsu, iaido, or even advanced levels of Kung Fu, where you can learn techniques for the jian or dao, might fit the bill. Good luck, and train hard!

[@DanteYewToob]

Buy a fiberglass extending handle and you have the ultimate setup. Collapsible for tighter quarters, but you can twist, extend, twist and you have a full length pole for long reach! Those poles are crazy strong too! I have one that I got years ago to use as a training bo/quarter staff and it still locks and extends with a slight twist, stays locked under extreme force and I’ve beaten the shit out of it for dozens of hours and it’s still strong. I’ve done staff on staff impact, staff to bag, and hundreds of drops and bashes from trying fast spins or tosses that hit the ground. They make long ones for painting or even collapsible shovel and tool handles… for training and use ability it’s absolutely worth it in my opinion.

[@SirJeremyBridges]

I honestly really appreciate your videos as well as your expertise sir.

[@marianmcclellan6527]

Man I wish I could take classes from you ⚔️

[@morganvolpe4700]

Why Clark Kent is telling me that i need a longer bill?😂

[@emiliosalazar9962]

This guy looks like he permanently cosplaying Clark Kent.

[@cobalt1754]

Clark Kent really going the extra mile to convince all of us he's not actually Superman, just a regular guy with cool, but regular hobbies.

[@johnpletcher7304]

dude looks like he is on his lunch break in an office job

[@darkfent]

My brain: splittable in half, nunchuk

[@Mutualititve]

When you said the sidearm part, I immediately think of pulling a gun out of your pocket during a spar.

[@namastereciprocity4549]

The billhook sounds cooler every video I see about it.

[@lordsithous4406]

Definitely one of my favorite channels.. right up there with scholagladiatoria or how ever the channels spelled 😆

[@kahlzun]

If Clark Kent started work at a sword academy instead of the daily planet

[@tdarassp]

This is the weapon you use when you take the Polearm Master feat

[@WetterZuLaub]

Real life Clark Kent right there

[@egomaniac7230]

The back end hit was really smooth and I want it hit me in the chin...

[@theltlexay]

"This guy is a perfectly adequate length, but I prefer Big Bill."

[@RyanHarris77]

As a kid, I poured over the latest edition of Museum Replicas Limited and dreamt about one day owning a collection of polearms. I love swords too, but polearms are just so interesting. That collection never happened though; I just couldn’t afford it on a part time almost minimum wage. These videos are weirdly nostalgic of a time that never existed for me.

[@iron_potato40k]

the office knight returns

[@user-lh2qi5gx8v]

The billhook was used behind the shieldline where the billhook would be able to pull down the opposite shield wall(hook down) then the poll hammer would be able to break through the line, it was just one of the potential strategies used to break the wall. Rather than just pound the wall until so.ething broke/gave way.

[@donnymcjonny6531]

Dom put on the hat at the end to look like Bradley just to emphasize how small he feels bc of his own body dysmorphia

[@Chodor101]

Weird my ex said the same thing about her new boyfriend

[@kat0na_cat]

“Now that’s length you can work with!”

[@Jordan.A.07]

Remember... Switching to your sidearm is faster than half-staffing! (COD reference)

[@ThePoll321]

It's also for formation fighting. Men lining up in a column and fight as a unit against another column of men at arms

[@linusthevirus1251]

Dude build like a pixar mom

[@sebastiannoriega9466]

The longer pole could provide some counter weight when you hold it by the middle, that could make it more maneuverable imo

[@samuelwalton9275]

Switching to your dagger is always faster than swinging your halberd again!

[@Krikenemp18]

Big long pokeys have long been my favorite weapons of choice in video games, even if they don't tend to utilize them to the fullest extent (imagine being able to choke up and turn any spear or halberd into a twinblade lite in Elden Ring!)

[@droganovic6879]

"But hey, that's what your sidearm's for" Did Clark Kent just advise me to pull out a gat? _Cool!_ Thanks Clark! 😀

[@proffiesloth]

Where do you even get those? 😱

[@sovietcorgi3595]

I love these videos so much! Can you make a video about cavalry weapons?

[@benjaminmorris4962]

Imagine hearing this out of context 😂

[@jaycenzimbeck7638]

Okay so I know when he said sidearm he meant a shortsword or a dagger or something but I couldn't help but imagine him pulling out a glock when accosted by medieval ruffians in an alleyway.

[@tylerdruskoff9689]

Can you please make videos on each weapon, how they were used, and the techniques of the weapons?

[@jro4488]

That's an extra 1d4 damage right there

[@Dingus_Khaan]

It hooks Bill.

[@efrenrodriguez3121]

Love the channel !! Great videos

[@Matt_The_Hugenot]

I use agricultural/forestry bills for work and long handled ones are generally around 5' (150cm), of course that's without a spike or a butt. It's natural that as the tool evolved into the weapon it would gain reach.

[@yohumanfrisk]

Funnily enough, the original saying was "eat your cake and have it, too". Just a fun little fact on semantics.

[@CharlieBell-ex2oc]

This was probably a weapon you would have been using standing on formation with a guy on your left and your right

[@andresmillioud2603]

So sharp it sliced the tip of your tie.

[@Inogat]

Clark Kent the Dragoon

[@hhowdy]

As a guy who absolutely loves anything to do with Medieval, historical or fantasy what is your favorite helmet design ever?

[@robinswords]

Sallet. It was my first love, and remains my favorite.

[@hhowdy]

@@robinswords just searched it up I see how you like it I also noticed the big piece sticking out, is that to protect the back of the neck?

[@robinswords]

@@hhowdy If you mean off the back of the helmet, yes. If you're seeing a sort of jaw coming out from underneath the visor, that's a bevor. It covers the neck and lower face.

[@ricwalker6600]

the billhook shown is the intended size of the thing, unless you are a more than 2 meters tall guy. it was meant to hack from above from the 2nd row and pull the enemies front and second row guys offbalance for easy pickings for your own front row brothers.

[@bryanjames7528]

So this is what Ray Palmer does after Legends of Tomorrow ended

[@Lamefoureyes]

Right right, that's why you always have a holstered pistol at the ready

[@nobody79901]

Am I the only one who thinks he is the IRS agent upgrading from larping

[@jasonfortress9027]

Those are awesome zombie apocalypse weapons

[@danny_decheeto8300]

The best weapon in Vermintide 2, fight me

[@bravebeatT]

Hey, can you talk about the Chivalry 2's animations?

[@RaggedyManCosplay]

Didn’t think Clark Kent needed weapons…

[@TheBoneBrew]

There is a sword sized pollaxe (maybe 6 inches longer than a normal rapier or long sword) that feels aboalutlye amazing. I think the perfect reach for any weapon is actually a Kali stick sized weapon

[@chinesemassproduction]

The moment a sword user learns to parry a back hand pole strike then the polearm becomes useless

[@stresslevel1009]

Do you own a 'bec de corbin' or 'crows beak' polearm? If you don't I'd love to see one on the channel.

[@robinswords]

I have a Bec de Faucon

[@stresslevel1009]

@robinswords just googled it, close enough for me. Guess I missed your videos on it 😅

[@CMDRFandragon]

Theres alotta "thats what she said" in here

[@bagaboo4746]

Just broke my glaive... Its now a scimitar lol

[@overzealouscrusades]

Wow Smallville. Glad to see that losing your powers hasn't stopped you from looking into new ways to protect metropolis!

[@Hana1LuLu]

I can only imagine what it's like to look over and see a sharply dressed man, in his backyard, swinging around homemade medieval weapons. + For doing so to a camera. Nevertheless I greatly enjoyed this tidbit

[@julianlange920]

Waving these weapons of war around in a business outfit is very funny. You don't look like a knight at first and than baaam! Expertise with the polearms! 👍😄

[@manfrombritain6816]

lord clarketh de kent

[@kylesimmons2631]

Thank you SpongeBob

[@MilesDei95]

Tbh recently poleaxe is starting to grow on my ngl

[@Ozymandias1111]

Thank you

[@RustyNinja100]

Chivalry 2 Footman advice

[@alexmcd378]

I always did think 3.5e had it wrong when saying you couldn't use a polearm to attack someone closer than 10 feet (2 squares).

[@mekosmowski]

I'd love to see you compare the voulge to the poleax.

[@soplet6121]

I've learned a lot of miscellaneous knowledge about melee arms from this guy. By the way, Whenever I see him and when my sister saw him, we just thought he's Clark Kent taking a different job.

[@Jiggyb00]

Its faster to switch to your dagger than reloading your billhook.

[@EternallySaucey]

Billhook pog

[@burgerking3763]

A billhook and a short sword are probably the best matchup you could ask for. Unless you're fighting a plate mail knight who keeps trying to grapple you in a hallway. Then you're fucked.

[@nicolaspeigne1429]

This sounded way too dirty in my mind, i need to to sleep.

[@mjp152]

This "Bring your own device" office thing is becoming ridiculous