knightly duel | Ars nobilis

[@elchacaldelzanjon310]

real nice figth... better than medieval UFC

[@justahotdog8430]

Tbh mideavel ufc is just ufc but in armor and a stick

[@dustysaurus6137]

I like how armor is so effective in protection that most of these fights end in wrestling and trying to slip a dagger into the armor nooks. Not that you guys are actually trying to kill each other, but the daggers are usually the “decisive” blows in these bouts

[@dequitem]

In the description is a breakdown of the fight, I actually killed him withe twohanded sword half of the fight.

[@FKyoutubeSERIOUSLY]

​@@dequitem If y'all stopped when landing a "death blow" it wouldn't be as much fun, for sure.

[@BUFFAL0S0LDI3R]

This is very, very good but I just have to point out one glaring historical inaccuracy: in this time period, in this part of the world, people did not yet possess cameras

[@games2gamers275]

It was done using witchcraft dw

[@Auxius.]

at a rate of 60,000 oilpainters per second

[@thegoofygoblin2081]

Gotta love the halfsword stance.

[@dequitem]

Both is cool.

[@blakeadamson9489]

Bro casually making the greatest content on the internet and only has 30k subscribers wow

[@dequitem]

And my videos often has only 1000 views. The algorithm sucks.

[@vtheman1850]

Just discovered your channel, I've been practicing HEMA for ages, but never really had the chance to do any armored stuff. I love that these are just raw footage. The sound of metal against metal is so therapeutic , and genuine... nothing really sounds like metal other than metal :D

[@TheLadderman]

Amazing stuff, just discovered your channel the other day and I love this stuff. I love how you give a full breakdown of the fight in the description as well.

[@dequitem]

Thanks. I will make a breakdown soon, that's why I made a small script and put it in the description.

[@aaron4820]

Imagine accidentally walking into this while hiking

[@joshuagraham1800]

I would just think "This is a fun dream"

[@XKietseroX]

I absolutely loved the break down of the fight in the description. It shows how much intention goes into what can appear as an instinct driven scrap

[@TheCSC017]

Most of these strikes would be death blows against peasants. It's so crazy how different battle was for a nobleman versus his serfs. Fantastic video, as always!!!

[@sparen22]

1:00 oh they're hugging, how sweet. It really restores faith in humanity when two people make up a conflict with their emotions :) EDIT: Nevermind :(

[@dequitem]

🥰 Lovely comment!

[@TheCrispyForge]

I love the accurate battlefields you find to battle in. It makes it look so much more incredible.

[@justdont_lol]

this is so much less like stabbing and so much more like wrestling than i imagined... cool stuff

[@tgchan]

The description that breaks down the fight is super eye-opening. Everyone should read it if you want to know who won and when. " I actually killed him with the twohanded sword half of the fight. " The nature sounds mixed with metal clings and clangs make it so dangerously magical...

[@survivalstream]

These locations are so awesome.

[@ultimagus8086]

I love how half the fight is grappling, kicking, and knife-fighting.

[@MADSAHAD]

See, we started off with two handed swords and ended with table knives. None of that movie crap, real and down and dirty knife work.

[@dequitem]

Thanks. Red knight was already dead in Halfswording.

[@Zodd83]

Found recently your channel. Let me tell you I admire your work in an huge measure. And as a HEMA and armour fencer I deeply hope to cross the sword with a talented and skilled fighter as you are. Thanks for your works and your vids.

[@isaakroscopovitch5516]

The settings in your videos ar always so damn beautiful ! Plus your fights are amazing ! I've watched several HEMA fights but they always feel slow, as fighters don't want to hurt each other (can't blame them though). But your fights feel somewhat authentic, tensed and dangerous !

[@dequitem]

Don't underestimate the speed. This is full speed armored combat and it's fast enough to beat most hema people in modern protection.

[@robertortiz-wilson1588]

I've always longed to find a channel like this!

[@ericaugust1501]

Thanks for the description breakdown of the fight. that's was very interesting. i'd love to see this on all your fights.

[@nazarnovitsky9868]

Thank You very much for the new video ! 😊

[@robnewman6101]

Interesting.

[@bananbanan6520]

Wonderful vid and channel man

[@timothyling1954]

Love the channel and all your videos. I've done buhurt/armored combat in the US before and I'm so curious; how do you guys not absolutely destroy your hands when you drop gloves to pull out the daggers? Going full contact like that I feel like I would accidentally catch a bit of armor and shred or break a finger.

[@dequitem]

It's dangerous but make so much fun!

[@benjaminherrington8124]

europeans are lucky for all these beautiful castles!!

[@suliko1]

coolest video i've seen all year

[@pilotmanpaul]

For a second there, it looked like a UE5 render. The camera work is just magnificent.

[@dequitem]

Thanks, All without a cameraman. It's only us two!

[@lionljb]

1:40 German translation: "just die already"

[@ThoaiTran-ow9vn]

0:14 perfect wallpaper moment.

[@Yashu1105]

You earned a subscriber, fine sir

[@NewKnightmare]

Every time I see the word knightly I get so confused for a split second lmao (my name is Knightly 😂) Awesome stuff that is insanely cool!

[@louisjean1821]

A chaque combat je cours devant le jeu chivalry 2, terrible vidéo ❤

[@dequitem]

Terrible video?

[@WeddingVegetables]

@@dequitem "Terrible" in French can mean something positive, just like "bad" or "sick" or "wicked" in English.

[@GandBeckz]

Now... Have at you!

[@latch9781]

Surprisingly quiet

[@Pentagathusosaurus]

The guy in red, is he wearing a full brigandine body under the plate or is it just a piece that covers the top of the chest? Is it actually brigandine or is it full plate with a fabric covering?

[@dequitem]

It's a top brigandine with a lower full plate armor. (historical accurate)

[@RhetoricalSyndicate]

EPIC

[@dequitem]

Thanks!

[@krevula]

Imagine their conditioning to have to be able to fight a death match in all that armour

[@dequitem]

Thanks for the compliment.

[@kingoietro99]

Beautiful duel. What's your definition of a counter attack? And in what it differs from a parry?

[@dequitem]

It depends to the context. Sometimes it's the attack after an enemies attack, but sometimes it's an attack that hits the opponent and parries with the crossguard at the same time, like some of the halfsword thrusts.

[@kingoietro99]

@@dequitemi was asking because at 0:21 you say "With two more counterattacks I manage to push myself out". Since i dont really understand the bind here i was confused

[@dequitem]

@@kingoietro99 mayby I was confused too, when I wrote the text. I will check it tomorrow. It's 00:17 o'clock here in Germany 🙄 I have to go to bed.

[@robertbeier5521]

Do you guys choose more flexible blades for harness fencing for safety or is it just because they are from HEMA fencing? For example at 0:42 Felix managed to get the halfsword behind your neck probably trying to lever you down to the ground but wasn't able to pull off the technique with the flexibility of the blade.

[@dequitem]

It's the force. The blades are 17 kg. Most hema blades bend up to 12 kg. 17 kg is around the historical weight to bend the blades. But sometimes we also use blades from Sigi forge to have more safety.

[@justin9202]

So... Question about finishes with a dagger. Im a Lefty. Would that give me an advantage in the final struggle since id be able to pick between locking my opponents arm with my dominant and stabbing with my right, or stabbing with my left and dodging his stab since were on the same side and he has a harder time reaching? What tactics could a southpaw employ to have the advantage in a finishing blow? Since most people are righties i think expecting a finish from the left would be less expected

[@dequitem]

We have left handed fighters in our training group. It always feels weird, but they don't have a big advantage.

[@justin9202]

@@dequitem makes sense. Usually lefties have a small timing advantage over eighties because we're used to fighting righties. Just thought it applied to coup de gras too

[@dequitem]

@@justin9202 I often change hands when fighting left handed people with daggers. With swords and other stuff it has no impact!

[@Pierre-bc4cr]

Wow i discover your channel with youtube short and this is one of the best channel on youtube. You guys are from Germany ? (im in Lorraine).

[@dequitem]

Thanks for the compliment.

[@Mordorszmato1]

Is it possible to know this place from you? It has its own atmosphere and giving out witcher vibes,will be on my journey list for sure.

[@dequitem]

Burg Wildenberg In Germany.

[@Mordorszmato1]

Danke

[@ilovefuzzycats]

Museum workers after closing

[@TheRedEmperor_]

What kind of swords are you guys using? 0:42 I've never seen a sword bend that much.

[@dequitem]

It's a twohanded Feder sword from regenyei. But Buhurt blades do the same.

[@aidenlewis2244]

you should do a longsword vs poleaxe duel

[@dequitem]

I will. I already have done some Sparring with twohanded sword vs poleaxe, but not a video in a perfect location.

[@samuelmoon3739]

unreal engine 5 looking great!

[@dequitem]

But it isn't.

[@siraj_jr_]

What type of daggers do you guys use in close combat and where can I buy em

[@dequitem]

Regenyei rondel dagger.

[@attri3977]

is the dueling map in Mordhau based off this location?

[@Quasi_Modo_lives]

These "duels" always end up with the guys wrestling one-another ?? I can't believe this is how things were .... What are the weapons for ? Maybe they should just toss the weapons first up & go straight to the grappling phase ..

[@bartomiejzakrzewski7220]

It is looks like we have two best friends here :D

[@dequitem]

Yessss.

[@Ewil.Bluetooth]

I really would love to try this stuff. I'm from Sweden. Is there some site where you can find the closest "club"?

[@dequitem]

Look for hema and Bohurt groups.

[@Vulcy]

Could you please do a Polearm vs a Short weapon such as sword with no shield? I always wondered how a fight like that would go down!?

[@dequitem]

I will do one day!

[@Vulcy]

YESSS!!!! @@dequitem

[@survivalstream]

How much does one of those suits cost and are they any kind of bulletproof?

[@dequitem]

They are not bullet proof. Mayby the lowest kalibers. Around 10.000 €

[@survivalstream]

@@dequitem that would be cool to see how bullet proof they may be.

[@sadge0]

@@survivalstream just google it, there are few videos about it. Spoiler: they aren't bulletproof starting from 9mm iirc, but may slow down the bullet so you'll not get too much damage. They're arrow and boltproof tho, if the crossbow isn't too powerful

[@dogukan127]

Interesting - but what is the point of using sharp weapons for stab and slash? They dont seem to have any effect on plate armour? Did knights historically cling each other to death like this? I understand that killing blows likely came from getting to soft spots with daggers or something. What I dont understand is the initial sword fighting. Shoulsnt they wrestle straight away?

[@afistfulfett7526]

They have indeed no effect on the plate armer - but on everything else! Visor slits, gaps and powerful thrusts into mail armor for example

[@docholiday7975]

Read the video description.

[@sauronthemighty3985]

I would like to see poleaxe vs zweihandr.

[@dequitem]

I will recordings in future. Next fight will be poleaxe vs warhammer.

[@xxlCortez]

Is there a rule on what counts as subduing? Those weapons appear quite real but without causing actual damage, I'm not sure about the rule.

[@dequitem]

No rules but the tips are back forged and the blades are blunt.

[@oliverengelhard4464]

...geiler Kampf....aber wieso kommt ihr dabei unbedingt ins "Ringen".....könnte man das auch vermeiden wenn man wollte?

[@dequitem]

Klar, nur in dem Fall schwer, da wir beide schon recht erschöpft waren. In der Beschreibung findet sich eine kleine Analyse.

[@oliverengelhard4464]

...danke euch!!!@@dequitem

[@dequitem]

@@oliverengelhard4464 kennst mich doch, bin nur eine Person wie jede andere. "Euch" ist da nicht nötig.

[@hunniibuni]

and then they kissed and apologized immediately afterwards like real bros

[@dequitem]

Indeed!

[@hunniibuni]

@@dequitem i showed my friend this particular video and they drew “gay yaoi” of the two because i commented this and i don’t know if it’s wholesome or weird

[@suki7075]

How do you repair damage done after sparring? How much money does it cost to maintain this hobby?

[@dequitem]

If you have the armor the price is lower. Its around 100 € each month if you keep going and don't change much. I often buy new stuff for videos, forging, improve the armor, so it's 300 € each month.

[@suki7075]

@@dequitem awesome! I figured after sparring so much you’d eventually have to do some repairs. Cool stuff.

[@johnpsmith8132]

How much dudes unskilled with daggers?

[@dequitem]

What?

[@joaogonzaga446]

Nice fight, where was this set?

[@dequitem]

Set?

[@joaogonzaga446]

@@dequitem What country was this filmed?

[@dequitem]

@@joaogonzaga446 in an old castle in Germany.

[@Love1isall]

That's dark Souls 1

[@korapino7777]

That's we have spiked iron ball

[@LlamaSweater1928]

Commenting so this video and every other video gets more views.

[@dequitem]

Thanks again ❤️

[@zy7056]

cool, use a blunt weapon next time

[@wedrownyniedzwiedz837]

What's type of helmet are you using?

[@dequitem]

Closed helmet and bascinet.

[@malusclarion3527]

God I love watching these. As an American, it’s sad I can’t participate in things like this. I’ve always been an enthusiast for Harnischfechten, but I’ve never gotten any farther than reading books and manuscripts. The most surprising thing I saw about this channel was the fact you forge your own armor! I could only dream, haha!

[@dequitem]

Thanks. I hope you find a group in your region and one day visit us and fight with us.

[@malusclarion3527]

⁠@@dequitemThank you so much. If you don’t mind me asking, do you recommend any armorers who I can pay for? I’ve heard names like Darkwood Armory, but I’m looking for one I can start with beginning armor sets. I also want to ask what type of clothing/socks you wear underneath? I know gambeson and linen pants are worn, but what about the shirt and socks?

[@dequitem]

@@malusclarion3527 😅 I like real whool socks because my historical shoes don't feel nice to my feets. And my underwear is pretty normal and unhistorical. No name shirts (I like white shirts) and boxershorts. 😂😂😂😂 Try some Buhurt shops like medival extrem or Buhurt is love... I can't recommend cheep stuff.

[@malusclarion3527]

@@dequitemAgain, thanks a lot! Despite how much I’ve read on I’m a total noob at the whole physical appearance parts.

[@dequitem]

@@malusclarion3527 no problem. Work for it every week and in 1 year, you become another person.

[@AnupamHazarika-qt8nd]

is this real or choreography I just wanna no😅

[@dequitem]

It's a real fight with blunt swords and daggers.

[@Mudskipper-z2b]

And that’s why maces were invented