How to carry a Zweihander around

I must apologize for the changing quality through out the video; I had some technical issues.
Nevertheless, here are some Ideas how you could carry a greatsword with you.

[@iamalaser4185]

This is the opposite of clickbait, you answer the question in the thumbnail :)

[@TricksterModeEngaged]

the perfect accessory for every occasion

[@BirdmanDeuce26]

Not gonna lie, was half-expecting to the video to be 5 seconds long with just the words "mit zwei hand" and that would be the end of it, haha

[@A_Medieval_Shadow]

XD Don't tempt me with these ideas XD

[@stealthbeastgaming]

😂It would've been wonderful Bird

[@timothythebrokecrackheadra8062]

​@@A_Medieval_Shadow What book was that at 1:27

[@A_Medieval_Shadow]

@@timothythebrokecrackheadra8062 The Art of the twohanded Sword by Ken Mondschein.

[@knightforlorn6731]

like that swiss carry. learned somethin'

[@yureiotakughost9464]

Wow thank you, Ill use these techniques with my Zweihander that I just have in my room next time

[@kompatybilijny9348]

I usually use the one with the crossguard on my right shoulder. But you have to get used to it, because with heavier variants, your shoulder will hurt after prolonged periods. I carried it like that all day on a convent and my shoulder hurt for the next 2 days. I have a pretty chunky boi though, so that certainly did not help.

[@LonesomeHighwayman]

Interesting tutorial. I was thinking about that, because I plan to buy a greatsword next spring and I want to carry it at medieval festivals. Thanks for sharing your knowledge Sir !

[@A_Medieval_Shadow]

Yeah I usually shuffle between these on festival since sometimes I want to look at the goods of the sellers without bumping into their tent-ceilings or need to hold the sword in a manner so people behind me don't get hit when I turn. Hope some of these grips will help you💪

[@oisnowy5368]

I'd consider the fact that there are so many options, that there is no really good universal option. I'd guess the factors would be how well protected the arms were, how quickly deployable, whether or not the weapon becomes dangerous for the carrier or those around him and of course, how energy efficient it was. Personally, if I was alone and the weather would be as enjoyable as the weather you had while filming, I'd very much agree with the first over the shoulder approach.

[@Rocknoob49]

Parrier = cross guard / cross btw

[@A_Medieval_Shadow]

Thank you, forgot the english word and remembered it while cutting 😂

[@Rocknoob49]

@@A_Medieval_Shadow i know the struggle :D

[@shawnclifford362]

Cheers Shadow. I don't use two handed swords, but I still find your tutorials interesting. Slan leat☘️

[@A_Medieval_Shadow]

Thank you for the kind words👍

[@crusader5256]

An excellent guide! God be with thou.

[@janamato6579]

Loved seeing this. As an aspiring sword nerd, this was helpful

[@pandapruitt2542]

I wonder what the biggest sword is that is actually somewhat convenient to carry around

[@UserNamechannel]

Depends how big you are. A longsword is already a little less convenient than an arming sword. So, probably a large-ish variation of longsword for most people would be the max to wear on the hip, and even that wouldn't exactly disappear from your mind as you carry it.

[@pandapruitt2542]

@@UserNamechannel maybe it would be a sword that doesn't exist like a really long really flexible sword you just wrapped around your torso lol

[@A_Medieval_Shadow]

Hi! The manuscripts and depictions usually say that a Montante for example should be about the size of the wielder. Something about the length from the ground to the chin, or even Man high. I think if you have to carry a weapon around, it will get on your nerves, like a Rifle or machine gun for the soldier who has been carrying it around for days and weeks. Even a smaller sword on your hip. Maybe a long Dagger will do the trick.

[@sjakiedevuilnisman]

Nice choice of music, from the movie sword of the stranger. Not many people know it but its beautiful.

[@A_Medieval_Shadow]

Indeed a very good movie

[@triple7968]

very good tutorial

[@CyberCat45]

Dark Souls got it right!!!

[@Dianji]

great video

[@A_Medieval_Shadow]

Thank you, Sir👍

[@joaomanoel3197]

Muito bom 🇧🇷👍🏻

[@OliverJanseps]

I ever ask me if the way of the swiss guards method is a variation because of the assautrifles modern soldiers use regulary. Btw. Godinho told us to carry the greatsword without the sheet at night, because if you had to use it and leave the sheet in the streets, you could be identified by it 😄 Okay nothing we should be thinking of today 😅😁

[@MansMan42069]

Step 1: Acquire a greatsword

[@A_Medieval_Shadow]

This is one of the funniest parts

[@JamesCrone]

Nice

[@theradioactiveplayer3461]

There's another option: a functioning backscabbard! Someone else here on youtube, Shadiversity, figured out how to make a functional backscabbard. Essentially, you make a scabbard that is open on one side down to half its length, with a bit of extra, rigid material flaring out there, along which the guide the sword in, and to avoid poking yourself. In order to secure it to your back, you can use any manner of ties or belts you think should work, although I have seen that two straps - one standard going from shoulder to hip and the other being able to be tied or fastened on at right angles to the first, under the arm - works very well

[@bagamnan9170]

or you could get a scabbard for it and wear it on your back like a backpack as seen in videogames right?

[@A_Medieval_Shadow]

I think you can make it work like a sheath with a gunsling around your shoulder. It is mind boggling how difficult it is to find a text, a picture, carpets and so on wgich depicts or describes a Sheath or a scabbard. With the parrying lugs on Montantes for example it is difficult to build, but not impossible to make one. Then again, you find nothing and the sources I could find describe the swords carried with the bare Blade. Shadiversity found several cool possibilities to wear swords on your back. He even made viable Backscabbard for longswords. You should check out his video about using magnets to draw and sheath a sword, they are good.

[@Yourebeautyfull]

@@A_Medieval_Shadow Yeah Shadiversity really experimented a lot on making this idea work more or less convenient, but still not nearly as convenient as carrying a standard sword. Honestly I doubt there ever was a custom to carry swords like them, because no where in history did they find such an item or was it mentioned. My assumption is that they simply carried their sword, one way or another, but not sheated, as there are no references anywhere that support this theory. Still good thinking on his part though :)

[@MrGarthboy]

I'm glad I seen this it reminded me of my rapier idea, it fits two parts cut in half at the knee on a pair of pants, 3 part blade, handle and 2 sticks.

[@MrGarthboy]

Oh ya and a lefthanded sorta knuckles u can use as a guide, I figured that is the poles stick sorta guide that might be able to fend off a bear. 🐻

[@MrGarthboy]

Are u viking lieten to "manegarm eld", can u understand it.

[@A_Medieval_Shadow]

No sorry. I am turkish-german😜

[@jimmywells33]

Get your health in order, brother. Thanks for the video.