Which is the best sword in Conan the Barbarian overall? Get your own licensed replicas from Windlass: www.museumrepl... Atlantean: bit.ly/43G2zf2 Fathers: bit.ly/3N9Knol Valeria’s: bit.ly/3qsKB1i
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@scholagladiatoria Жыл бұрын
Which is the best sword in Conan the Barbarian overall? Get your own licensed replicas from Windlass: www.museumreplicas.com/conan-the-barbarian-original-movie-classic?affiliate=scholagladiatoria Atlantean: bit.ly/43G2zf2 Fathers: bit.ly/3N9Knol Valeria’s: bit.ly/3qsKB1i
@lalli8152 Жыл бұрын
To me as kid when i watched it was one of the curved swords just by based how it looked. I think it was the Conans archer friends sword tsubodai maybe he was called
@Solon_The_Lich Жыл бұрын
Crom!
@larryc835 Жыл бұрын
Nice thumbnail, fine sir.💯
@justindunlap1235 Жыл бұрын
I say the Valeria. I just received a custom made copy of the Valeria sword with a 22 inch 80crv2 blade and an Arabic inspired T guard with a similar grip(mine has a flatter profile) and pommel as in the movie. I'm still doing the hand finishing before my smith puts a final edge on it, but it handles like a dream the short relatively heavy blade paired with the long grip makes for a very versatile tool.
@caseybullock4201 Жыл бұрын
I like subotai’s sword
@digitaljanus Жыл бұрын
I love that this movie cast three great thespians (James Earl Jones, Mako, and Max Von Sydow) to give these amazing speeches, and then everyone else in the cast is some variety of athlete giving a great physical performance.
@VideoMask93 Жыл бұрын
Apparently they cast the “great” actors specifically in hoping they would inspire better performances from the others.
@abnunga Жыл бұрын
My favourite thing about the film is Basil Poledouris' soundtrack. I consider the film almost a 90 minute music video. :D
@Maldunn Жыл бұрын
@@abnunga Yes the soundtrack is amazing! I especially love the main theme and the Theology/Civilization track.
@Wastelandman7000 Жыл бұрын
Max got around. (RIP) He played Solomon's father in the Solomon Kane movie.
@TomTasker Жыл бұрын
@@abnunga yeah its almost an opera
@chrisfields8077 Жыл бұрын
It originally didn't have a cross guard. I talked to Sandal about the two versions, and they added the integrated guard shortly after the first rehearsal when Arnold accidentally hit her finger and seriously injured her hand, almost cutting a finger off. She said she was bleeding all over the place. So they added the integrated guard the next day.
@MorangRus Жыл бұрын
Accidental living history.
@Robert_Douglass Жыл бұрын
How did you get to meet her? Did you interview her or did you work on the Conan set?
@chrisfields8077 Жыл бұрын
@@Robert_Douglass got to do an interview at a convention she attended
@bskec2177 Жыл бұрын
How is it possible to "add" an integrated guard? An integrated guard is made from the same piece of metal as the blade. To do this you would have to cut the blade, heat it, bend the cut bits into shape, which would leave obvious markings on the blade itself, making the whole thing weaker. Looking at the blade he is holding, even if they used steel from the tang, I don't see how this would be possible, especially within a day. Is it possible they had a version with a cross-guard already made, and just switched it in?
@chrisfields8077 Жыл бұрын
@@bskec2177 keep in mind these props not real swords. First one they welded the side lugs on. Then the rest the made with the lugs after. These were all made via stock removal from cut out blanks.
@JT_Soul Жыл бұрын
Sandahl Bergman was in incredible shape for this role and moves so well thanks to her training as a dancer. Unlike a lot of actors in fantasy films, I find that she comes across as a pretty believable swordswoman. With her height, fitness, and agility I think she would have been a dangerous opponent if she'd continued to pursue armed martial arts (whether eastern or western or both). Imagine squaring off against her in her prime in a HEMA context, for example. Formidable.
@blacknapalm2131 Жыл бұрын
Agreed! It was genius casting by John Milius to cast real life athletes in these roles, a bodybuilder, a dancer and a SURFER!
@lavrentivs9891 Жыл бұрын
@@blacknapalm2131 A surprising number of action heroes were at one point or another dancers.
@JT_Soul Жыл бұрын
@@blacknapalm2131 True! Gerry Lopez is a legend.
@eldorados_lost_searcher Жыл бұрын
@@lavrentivs9891 I mean, there's a reason why American football players regularly take ballet classes. Also, the level of body control required lends itself well to performing intricate fighting choreography.
@Forgotten-Gaming Жыл бұрын
Indeed, there's never been a better female movie representation of a fantasy warrior. Far better than Brigitte Nielsen in Red Sonia (which Sandahl also starred in). I'd say Grace Jones in Destroyer was also amazing honestly despite the films shortcomings. Milius really managed to make the Frank Frazetta art come to life with this film, I doubt we'll see the like again.
@realhorrorshow8547 Жыл бұрын
I definitely preferred Valeria... Oh, swords. Still Valeria's.
@Solon_The_Lich Жыл бұрын
I'm afflicted by the yellow fever, so I'm partial to the Witch
@simontmn Жыл бұрын
@@Solon_The_Lich That's an Italian actress I believe. Although I did have a Khakassian girlfriend from southern Siberia who reminded me of her!
@derricklarsen2919 Жыл бұрын
They both have nice curves 😊
@lunarmodule6419 Жыл бұрын
Man was she something?! She started my puberty with a bang lol!
@rich-lf1bm Жыл бұрын
By crom she could wield that sword
@kennethfharkin Жыл бұрын
I also always preferred the father's sword but again I agree that Valaria's sword is the one best suited to normal, non-Arnold proportioned, humans.
@smoothblast2415 Жыл бұрын
What about Subotai? Are we going to see his gear as well? Please please please!
@danielflynn9141 Жыл бұрын
The replica of Valeria's sword made by Windlass is missing details from the original prop. The integrated guard you referenced did not exist on the original prop, at least not in the beginning. Sandahl Bergman had one of her fingers nearly sliced off from an extra's blade sliding down the edge of her blade. After that injury, the props team welded the integrated guard on to help avoid additional injury and give her some protection. Furthermore, the pommel has a demon's face depicted on it and not a floral motif. The grip, also, was less cylindrical and was wrapped in leather, whereas the grip on the Windlass replica is bare wood.
@danielflynn9141 Жыл бұрын
The Valeria sword, unlike the Father's sword or the Atlantean sword, was never made as a hero weapon, i.e. from steel. All of Sandahl Bergman's swords were made of aluminum. It's a small detail, but she came from a dance background and not a martial arts background.
@digitaljanus Жыл бұрын
@@danielflynn9141 Did any of the actors have a martial arts background at the time? I thought most of them were bodybuilders and strongmen, and Gerry Lopez was a surfer.
@danielflynn9141 Жыл бұрын
@digitaljanus None of the principal actors had martial arts experience. Ben Davidson, who played Rexor, was an NFL player, and had experience concussing people. That's about as close as anyone got to having martial arts experience.
@thorgrim2010 Жыл бұрын
@@danielflynn9141 Thorgrim actor, Sven Ole Thorsen was a Karate Black Belt, so "technically" did have martial arts experience although not necessarily swords...
@danielflynn9141 Жыл бұрын
@@thorgrim2010 Ahh, I did not know that about him! Thanks for the feedback.
@jamesc8259 Жыл бұрын
*Let me tell you of the days of high adventure!* I appreciate you and your vids. I liked all the different swords from the Conan movies including Red Sonja. Also the very epic soundtracks!
@denzh6980 Жыл бұрын
One of the best movie from my childhood... P.S. Love and still listen the soundtrack, while reading some stuff ... it is truly Basil Poledouris great work!
@staticdynamic1605 Жыл бұрын
I love that you included this sword, it never seems to get the love it deserves.
@GustavoRubioGSR Жыл бұрын
The part of the cave, when they are scaping from the Mountain of Doom (I think it is called like that), is a good example of how Valerya uses this sword. The hits looked realistic!! Great series of vid BTW
@davidhawley3337 Жыл бұрын
Yes.
@sonichog Жыл бұрын
Loving this series as I love CONAN! But I am eyeing that helmet of Maximus in the corner and hoping you got some vids showing off those items as well.
@Pavlos_Charalambous Жыл бұрын
Me to!!
@danielbretall2236 Жыл бұрын
Lets not forget she did almost KILL somebody with this sword in the movie, despite being an unsharped, prop. When Valeria squares off with the cultists in the tunnel, she accidentally stabbed one of the actors in the throat! The take is in the movie, and you can frankly see the concern in her face before she runs off.
@whyjay9959 Жыл бұрын
Haven't heard that one. A lot of people got hurt on that movie...
@danielbretall2236 Жыл бұрын
@@whyjay9959 she wanted to stop and check if he was alright, but she also didn't want to ruin the take. And as far as stunt people go, if they get badly injured doing something on film, they WANT it in the movie.
@erminos8628 Жыл бұрын
I could not find anything about this. Would you happen to have a source, by any chance?
@sirrex9982 Жыл бұрын
i got to meet sandahl a few years ago at a small con. she is a lovely lady and very sweet we ended up chatting for nearly 40 mins it was a bit weird meeting one of my childhood crushes but it was awesome. she really loved doing conan and red sonja
@donferoce5652 Жыл бұрын
I have the authorized replica from Windlass, and while the edge may be thick and dull, the tip will penetrate flesh quite easily. 😬
@shawngilliland243 Жыл бұрын
How wonderful that you traveled to India to do the video from Windlass' HQ! Kudos to you, sir!
@justindunlap1235 Жыл бұрын
What perfect timing. I literally just received my custom copy of the Valeria sword. Its a 22 inch blade in 80crv2 with an Arabic inspired T guard and a flatter version of the props handle and pommel. Its a very versatile blase i plan to use as a falchion/machete. I kinda blended the Valeria sword with a hanger sword i saw in a lewis and Clark exhibit in The Dalles.
@larryc835 Жыл бұрын
Masterpiece film. Valeria was outstanding.💯🔥🗡
@oxxnarrdflame8865 Жыл бұрын
I saw Conan in the theater when it first came out and many times since, and after watching this video I’m going to watch it again tonight. (VHS or CD? Hmmm). I’ve read the books and love the movie. Arnold was a perfect choice in fact I loved all of the casting.
@neohubris Жыл бұрын
Conan the Barbarian is on my list of top movies! absolutely loved it as a kid, still do now as middle aged warrior
@PaIaeoCIive1684 Жыл бұрын
People say it's a dumb, violent Schwarzenegger film, but it's much better than that. Some of the lines are memorable, the mythos is believable, it has some great actors like Von Sydow and Earl Jones AND the astonishing music score.
@neohubris Жыл бұрын
@@PaIaeoCIive1684 Conan the Destroyer was kind of dumb :) Barbarian is a classic I still want to see Conan the King
@nodescriptionavailable3842 Жыл бұрын
Heck yeah, great sword, i just saw a remastered, colorized video of Winston Churchill presenting Stalin with a sword, it was medieval style and encrusted with rubies with a rock crystal pomel, beautiful, the sword maker later made 3 copies for whatever reason but a video on ceremonial and diplomatic gift swords would be interesting. Great vid!
@antivalidisme5669 Жыл бұрын
That hatchet point, and I hope the distal taper coming along it, has always been an insta
@jeffthebaptist3602 Жыл бұрын
I've always like Valeria's sword the most because it was such a practical piece. At one point Windlass was turning out "barbarian" swords when they didn't have the rights to the Conan name and they had a different version that I liked even more. It had more of a practical fullered blade and a slightly different pommel and guard that looked even better. Really cool.
@mpotter9944 Жыл бұрын
She also had the best armor, not realistic by any means but I am willing to overlook it.
@chrish1657 Жыл бұрын
"Armour"
@Riceball01 Жыл бұрын
@@chrish1657 Only if you speak British English. In American English, it's just armor as well as color.
@robertlehnert4148 Жыл бұрын
Armour/Armor? Oh yeah, that way too much coverage Valkyrie outfit....
@holycow666 Жыл бұрын
@@chrish1657 "Amour" 😉
@thomasparker6124 Жыл бұрын
@@Riceball01 I don't think it's in quotation marks over conflicts of spelling...
@captainflint89 Жыл бұрын
i love all the swords from conan ! one of the best ever fantasy films . one of my top tens would be the 1952 disney robin hood . i think they got the look and feel of medieval england pretty well and the colours and heraldry popping like it should . i would love to see you review this film looking at the costumes and weapons ect ect . i particularly like the scene where the king rallies his army and rides off with all the knights and men at arms in proper looking garb . not sure if its entirely accurate for the time but it feels much more medieval than some other more recent offerings Edit , if anyone knows the hymn the army is singing as it rides off to crusade i would love to know
@Mara999 Жыл бұрын
Yeah, it's a damn cool blade. As a kid I quite liked reading R.A. Salvatore's books about Drizzt, and this is pretty moch how I still picture Drow scimitars looking like.
@trenwilson6613 Жыл бұрын
Do they have the Red Sonya sword their? If they do can you do a review and comparison video?
@thomasparker6124 Жыл бұрын
Valeria always did know what she was doing more than Conan.
@frogurtand Жыл бұрын
Yeah. Conan was always being pulled this way and that. Valeria knew what she was about.
@davidhawley3337 Жыл бұрын
Yes.
@daveedlouza8589 Жыл бұрын
Hey Matt! Thanks so much for doing another video on the Conan swords! Any chance we'll see Subotai's sword? Great vid! Bulletproof love from Canada!
@josemauriciorefojofranco4888 Жыл бұрын
Yes to this! A few years back I requested in the comments (I can't remember the video in particular, could it be one he made about the movie?) for Matt to do a commentary on Valeria's and Subotai's combat styles in the movie. I'd love to see that happen.
@bellakaldera3305 Жыл бұрын
I totally agree but what about Subotai's sword?
@raphaelargus2984 Жыл бұрын
Coolest character too.
@bellakaldera3305 Жыл бұрын
@@raphaelargus2984 Food for wolves?
@raphaelargus2984 Жыл бұрын
@@bellakaldera3305 My god is the everlasting sky. Your god...lives underneath him.
@PaIaeoCIive1684 Жыл бұрын
Yes, Subotai only 'chops' a few enemies with his cutting sword in the film as he's a 'thief and archer' primarily. The hispanic guy playing him was known as a champion surfer before being cast, so he was used to being cool before acting.
@PsyKotyK Жыл бұрын
Got to love the rediculous wooden maul with the huge head and short handle
@tgillies101 Жыл бұрын
Lets all agree, they were all pretty neat blades, all had character and it matched the character.
@DavidMann10k Жыл бұрын
That is a beautiful sword. Looks very practical for a fantasy sword as well.
@larryc835 Жыл бұрын
The man has a masterclass arsenal.💯🔥
@Poohze01 Жыл бұрын
I was 12 when Conan the Barbarian hit the big screen, and Valeria's sword was the one I wanted. I tried to work out the dimensions from publicity stills and did endless drawings of it. I still really like that style of sword. Valeria made a pretty big impression on me too, at that impressionable age, but I don't know how much that related to the sword preference...
@lunarmodule6419 Жыл бұрын
I bet you "like" Valeria...
@Poohze01 Жыл бұрын
@@lunarmodule6419 I *was* 12 🤭
@Rekaert Жыл бұрын
Great sword, and great actress. Sandahl Bergman was phenomenal in that role.
@fuferito Жыл бұрын
I hope there'll be another upcoming video; When Conan and another fellow student train in the East, they are using long versions of samurai-type swords worth mentioning.
@PaIaeoCIive1684 Жыл бұрын
That's right. The two have katana-type swords when training under the oriental sword master/martial arts sensei. Conan also uses a 'spiked knuckle duster' type weapon to kill off an opponent in the arena soon after.
@nevillesavage2012 Жыл бұрын
Sandahl Bergman is a friend of My Family. She knows My Uncle Blane Savage. They were both dancers during the casting of this film
@SibylleLeon Жыл бұрын
Can't believe you're making a *second* video geeking out about fantasy swords from a silly movie. I'm HERE FOR IT 😁🥰
@kirbyculp3449 Жыл бұрын
It's a great movie.
@SibylleLeon Жыл бұрын
@@kirbyculp3449 Indeed. And incredibly silly, too (I love it, but ... come on)!
@lunarmodule6419 Жыл бұрын
Conan was huge in the 80's!
@BanjoSick Жыл бұрын
It‘s the best Fantasy movie to this day, man.
@SibylleLeon Жыл бұрын
@@lunarmodule6419 I know, I was a teenager back then :)
@OGDamnnation Жыл бұрын
The mothers sword is nice also and Subotai's sword is decent also
@Fukigaeshi11 ай бұрын
When Valeria faces two guards in the tunnel and puts herself on guard, if you look at the edge of the weapon it is not pointing forward, this is what happens with the cylindrical grip that you are not aware of where the edge of the sword is pointing. Design error
@Hibernicus1968 Жыл бұрын
I remember reading a lengthy article about the production of Conan the Barbarian in the magazine Cinefantastique right after the movie came out that said Valeria's sword had an aluminum blade to make it lighter and more nimble.
@ChickSage Жыл бұрын
Valaria`s sword reminds me of the Beastmaster`s sword.
@raphaelargus2984 Жыл бұрын
yeah me too
@VFella Жыл бұрын
I haven't watched Conan the Barbarian yet... this month. I love it, every piece, even the non-canon origin scene (I take as some sort of stuff the narrator invented) and it's just as good as the rest, barbarians, swords, fights... what's not to like? Not to mention the soundtrack! And Sandal Bergman!!! I think I'll watch it now, it's time for high adventure!!
@fennec13 Жыл бұрын
fun video - though I always thought Valeria's blade looked more like falchion. or a scimitar.
@asa-punkatsouthvinland7145 Жыл бұрын
"He is Matt Eason, Englishman he won't cry...so I cry for him." ~Subatai; thief & archer
@raphaelargus2984 Жыл бұрын
nice
@solomonkain Жыл бұрын
Funny you should make a video on these swords, Matt! I was looking into replicas for myself the other day. I too prefer the Father's sword!
@MojoNFE Жыл бұрын
Wow, great timing! This video is released and two hours later, the film itself is on TV!
@lutherpendragon8649 Жыл бұрын
Thank you. I am a huge conan fan, owning most novels ever written, and loved the original movie. I alwAys thought true what this video is about. Blown away someone actually agree with me and made a video about it. Bravo.
@robertboyle2573 Жыл бұрын
Valeria is a very believable female warrior and the fight scenes are excellent.
@Myndir Жыл бұрын
Absolutely. More athletic women like Sandhal Bergman should get cast in these warrior-woman roles. Like Arnie, it makes suspension of disbelief so much easier.
@fallskjermjeger. Жыл бұрын
I literally had this discussion with a friend while we rewatched the movie about 2 months ago.
@dominikdalek Жыл бұрын
All of the Conan designs are great. One day I'll buy me some Fangs of the Serpent. One day.
@davidm3190 Жыл бұрын
Brilliant video but if it is a thief's sword you want to examine what about Subotai's often overlooked sword? He is primarily an archer and his blade is short and broad. I would be curious to know your thoughts on that. Windlass does not produce one but I believe Albion Swords did.
@Erikreaver Жыл бұрын
All of the weapons in the movie, which brought me to both forging and fantasy when I was but a wee lad seeing it for the first time, have a lot of character and soul, even if they are not the most practical, they are quintessentially fantasy, and I love them to bits.
@SheyD78 Жыл бұрын
I love all the swords from Conan, but Valeria's looks closest to one I'd actually want to use. Such an awesome film.
@TITANAS84 Жыл бұрын
The best curve ever and the sword is good too. But the best weapon in Conan was the Hammer of Thorgrim.
@raydrexler5868 Жыл бұрын
Subotai had a cool sword too. And the sword of Conan’s mother was epic. The lack of a cross guard is very telling about the fighting style of a Cimmerian. All attack
@MrPlainsflyer Жыл бұрын
Valeria and her blade are favorites of mine
@CalamityCain Жыл бұрын
I just love the Atlantean Sword's design. It's so damn iconic. I just wish it had a WAY longer blade. As a kid I thought it was perfect, now it just looks like a toothpick when wielded by Arnold
@TheDmac66 Жыл бұрын
What about the sword Conan’s buddy, the archer who Conan saved from the sucubus, had? I always liked it.
@michaeljames4904 Жыл бұрын
Subotai: thief and archer!
@danielbretall2236 Жыл бұрын
I remember it being similar to Valeria's sword, but I'm sure there are different details if examined.
@soyevquirsefron990 Жыл бұрын
Subotai was a great right hand man, a real character not just a sidekick. He’s the one who saves the Princess at the end. He had more of a scimitar
@baccusx13 Жыл бұрын
He has more like a short or small sword with a curved blade like a little falchion so it's not the best for duelling but for closed quarters and quick disposals of cultists, it does the job! XD Also, less chance to get in the way of the bow when he use it. :)
@danielbretall2236 Жыл бұрын
@baccusx13 I looked up the reproduction online, and its listed having a 19" blade. More than enough to be a handy short sword.
@ndwilcock6575 Жыл бұрын
A warning for those of relative youth. Matt is talking about the 1982 film starring Arnold Schwarzenegger not the 2011 remake starring Jason Momoa. The original is by far and away the best, a true Swords and Sandals epic. The 2011 version is OK and worth a watch but......
@hawkeyepierce67 Жыл бұрын
He's taking about the ONLY Conan movie, end of story! 2011 version is simply a waste of 2 hours of your lifetime! As for Matt's original question, I always liked Conan's sword best. Although it's never been called 'Atlantean' at any time in the movie. (And No, the bone heap sitting in the cave ain't KULL neither ;)!)
@ndwilcock6575 Жыл бұрын
@@hawkeyepierce67 I won't disagree but what I wouldn't want is forsomeone to watch the original THEN watch the inferior version expecting something similar - they'll be very disappointed! As for the sword's name I wonder if it was mentioned in the original books on which the film was based (Author - Robert E Howard)?
@hawkeyepierce67 Жыл бұрын
@@ndwilcock6575I'm pretty sure wasn't. Won't swear an oath to it by Crom though ;). Since of all the Conan books I own, I have not read the one you've mentioned in a very long time. Guess it's been 25 years... or even more. Guess it's because I've never had a very large interest in this book and only bought it out of collecting reasons.
@freshhands9461 Жыл бұрын
Any human who loves Conan the Barbarian is my ally and comrade, no further introductions needed :D Crom willing, Albion's Subotai will one day be mine!
@williammarshall12345 Жыл бұрын
This movie and excalibur are my two main favourites, I literally love them
@grahamhunt5847 Жыл бұрын
You need a oval shaped hilt for a couple of reasons. It resists twisting in combat. It allows you to know from the feel where the blade is pointing. Ever tried tomahawk throwing with a round handle and an oval handle? The round handled axe ends up being thrown sideways most of the time, the oval shaped handle means you know where the blade is pointing even when its back behind your head as you go to throw it. I wouldn’t use a sword with a round handle either.
@aaronmccullough4926 Жыл бұрын
Subotai's sword never gets mentioned
@raphaelargus2984 Жыл бұрын
I thought of Subotai's sword as similar to Valeria's but more compact, and the most practical sword of the three, much like the character himself.
@Thanatos-- Жыл бұрын
I can't say I have really scrutinized or even taken note of VaIeria's sword despite having seen the movie who knows how many times. I'm going to have to make a day of watching it and Thunderball (my favorite Bond) again. Thanks for the video.👍
@TheFlyingMage Жыл бұрын
You should review "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon". Both choreography and arsenal.
@johnedgar7956 Жыл бұрын
Conan the Barbarian is one of my most favorite movies of all time. I agree, Valeria's sword is imminently practical looking. I even like the cylindrical grip (sorry about that). 🙂 I'm not built like Conan, so the lighter falchion style of her sword would be my first choice.
@zali13 Жыл бұрын
Matt, please review Subotai's sword! Hyrcanian and the Khitan katana Conan trained on with the swordmasters of the East
@VikingAF1111 Жыл бұрын
I have both. Atlantean from marto armouries and Valeria’s I had hand made my black guard customs. The atlantean sword is 11 1/2 pounds. It is not practical. As to where Valeria’s sword is practical functional and can be used as a legitimate fighting tool. Not taking anything away from the Atlantean, as it is iconic and beautiful, but unless you get the one from Albion that actually has a distal taper, and is only about 7 pounds, the 12 pound beast is a one hit wonder better make sure that it lands lol. Great video. Anyone that loves the source as much as I do deserve all the respect in the world.
@midnightprince30 Жыл бұрын
I love the fathers sword. It has very cimmerian tones to its design. I also thought valerias was akin to a Tulwar but I'm sure you'd have a more accurate comparison. Keep up the good work!
@MrDowntemp0 Жыл бұрын
Would you prefer a CJM pattern sword with a Dao/Falchion style curve at the tip? Best of both worlds?
@jimcy1319 Жыл бұрын
Nothing to do with the fit woman in the fantasy leather under wear then.😂
@RyanHamley-cl6en Жыл бұрын
Love your channel Love Conan What sword would you suggest For fighting quadrupeds
@badrequest5596 Жыл бұрын
we have all three swords back at the office and just from holding each one i have to say the most functional has to be valeria's. it's considerably lighter than the other two, and you can actually do something with it. my only complaint is the thick grip. it's too big.
@CausticPuffin Жыл бұрын
Valeria’s sword is definitely the best sword overall.
@ravenrise320 Жыл бұрын
Subotai had a similar Dao or tulwar style sword, in addition to his bow.
@waylonbruce6087 Жыл бұрын
As much as I like the iconic 3, I've always had a soft spot for the oversized katana looking blade he trains with at the dojo. Just something about its sleek clean minimalist style really speaks to me.
@-RONNIE Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the video ⚔️
@oldnumber5866 Жыл бұрын
I believe the Valeria sword was also used in the movie “Army of Darkness”.
@whyjay9959 Жыл бұрын
Is it double-edged? Kinda looks that way, though you might not expect that from the general shape.
@mynameisnobody9689 Жыл бұрын
The company I work for has a slogan everyone has to memorize. When they ask me to recite it I always respond with "Crush your enemies see them driven before you and hear the lamentation of their women"
@aaronmatheson9730 Жыл бұрын
My favourite sword by far is the nodachi/katana with no tsuba and a real deep sori (curve). He was trained with it near the beginning!
@dylansylvester4719 Жыл бұрын
The protrustions on the atlantean actually serve a practical purpose(even if inadvertantly by its designers). They deflect blades coming down from a bind away from the hand. Its very similar to a german feder longsword.
@Famine2k Жыл бұрын
Where can we get the Windlass products in Australia? Trying to get a 1796 but can't seem to get one in Australia.😞
@johntearle6357 Жыл бұрын
As part of my edged weapons collection, I have a Chinese pirates short sword. Would you be familiar with this? Thanks for you channel, love it!
@ProtoNeoVintage Жыл бұрын
That is the sword I gave my wife as a wedding gift over 10 years ago. It is my favorite sword in all of fantasy. I have been in love with the falchion ever since I saw "Conan the Barbarian" the first time.
@MGMan-ce7sf Жыл бұрын
So a teenage Matt Easton appreciated Valeria's sword most of all, eh? Are you sure there wasn't some other aspect of Sandahl Bergman's "dramatis persona" you appreciated more, Matt? Hmmm?
@lightbox617 Жыл бұрын
Sandahl Bergman was a trained dancer with Broadway stage experience, Look for "All that Jazz" a sort of bio of the dancer choreographer Bob Fosse where she shows you how to combine ballet with athleticsm of, my personal favorite (I have very low taste in movies) Hell comes to Frogtown with co Star Roddie Piper
@robo5013 Жыл бұрын
All of Roddie Pipers movies were awesome, for what they are.
@ashleyphotog Жыл бұрын
how about the sword from Red Sonia?
@davelightman10 ай бұрын
Very good. Valeria was the absolute GOAT of that movie, and I entirely agree - her sword was the best and most practical in the movie.
@Jay-ql4gp Жыл бұрын
If you haven't already, and if it is at all possible, could you please do one on the Beastmaster sword by Vic Anselmo?
@JackGorton1960s8 ай бұрын
I have one. Its perfect as is. Big grip provides control, ease of access, & counter balance as well as look. Simple. Clean. Q: is the tang heavy /wide to the pommel???
@mattnobrega662111 күн бұрын
Epic display. I own both atlantian and the fathers sword. I like Valerias sword. Wish they had conans mothers sword. 😃👍
@TheSaneHatter Жыл бұрын
More than the other weapons in the story, it's practical: basically a hand-and-a-half machete, it probably makes a well-suited camp tool, as well.
@toddwebb7521 Жыл бұрын
So are we going to get more vids with some Conan the Destroyer swords
@lalli8152 Жыл бұрын
Oh wow now that im actually watched the video you pulled the sword out i wasnt sure was it the archer guys or Valerias, but thats it for me as well
@conanthebarbarianofficial6 ай бұрын
A mighty blade for one of the mightiest warrior women of all time! We swing the swords around in our office regularly and this one is definitely the most practical of the bunch!
@ericschmitz6789 Жыл бұрын
That pommel looks like a mace head and that is sweet.
@kaoskronostyche9939 Жыл бұрын
... or a Messer or a Falchion ... Let's face it - there are only three or four ways to shape a blade to make it an efficient instrument with which to dispatch ones Foes. Thanks, Mr Easton. Cool sword, good narrative.