Renaissance Swiss Sabre/Saber in the Wallace Collection

[@tuestaco4514]

I just realized how much I freaking love swiss sabers

[@aldor9357]

I love them more than my octopus pron

[@tuestaco4514]

Do you love them more than codpieces?

[@EclipsisTenebris]

yeah, I always liked our saber too...

[@BIIGtony]

I always thought it's one of the best looking weapons out there - especially if you like the more complex rapier-like look.

[@JanetStarChild]

That Swiss saber is actually a very well thought-out design. An example of excellent engineering in historical weaponry.

[@DoktorWeasel]

In your discussion of a sword for an inexperienced person (the infamous Pewdiepie one), based on all the points you made, I was thinking that one of these would possibly be ideal. Two hands so you're not as reliant on strength and conditioning, complex hilt for protection, and designed for cuts which come more naturally than thrusts. I believe you settled on a longsword, but you had mentioned the advantages of a complex hilt, so this is best of both worlds.

[@FiveTen007]

Has to be one of the coolest looking sabers ever in my opinion.

[@IPostSwords]

I know many Hungarian sabres have cutout spines like that on their blades, and they definitely take inspiration from early kilij (not the T spine type, those are late 18thC)

[@CarnalKid]

"Augusto may be short, but he's got a big ol' piece on him"-Matt Easton 2017

[@xiezicong]

I concur.

[@tuestaco4514]

Glad to see fine examples of the rare bladed codpieces. I heard that people in the 16th century wore these to battle to show off that they have the balls to put sabers on their genitals

[@nigelomacnigilson3089]

Wonderful. Clearly inspired by the legendary Elvish blades of old.

[@crozraven]

Man, that swiss long-saber is a beauty!

[@MagickPistacho]

(...)ooO0ºoOoo·o0oooºoo---*oh! There you are, Swiss saber!!* Aaaah, I can feel my soul reaching exponential levels of peacefulness! Thanks for this video, Matt, liking a lot these Wallace Collection series. On the other hand, I wish that scholagladiatora's cinema billboard blesses us with a new hit about the peculiarities and pros/cons of Swiss sabers (Schnepf, as I've seen them refered as in a number of ocassions?) in detail, in the vein of other great blockbuster hits like "Falchions are not little battle axes", "Moro Kris - I like them" or "Pollaxes, halberds and bills". Cheers!

[@thelegendaryklobb2879]

Matt heard your screams from afar, felt guilty and decided to repay you

[@MagickPistacho]

Blessed be his persona.

[@Robjobprendy]

Was expecting a video on codpieces but not gonna complain, absolutely love sabres and messers

[@JohnRaptor]

One of my favorite historical swords.

[@aldor9357]

Well, these are some nice pieces

[@JoakimfromAnka]

That long saber is awesome!

[@HebaruSan]

Thank you for explaining the purpose of 'S' quillons! I saw that in a museum and didn't understand it; I thought maybe they were bent for storage at some point.

[@rickeymariu1]

Never thought Matt would use click bait.

[@scholagladiatoria]

I got the video titles mixed up because I'm editing from somewhere I cannot play the video!!

[@exploatores]

did you change the titles, can´t find what is clickbait about it.

[@scholagladiatoria]

Yes I corrected it. Formerly it was "Matt Easton's Massive Russian Porn Tour".

[@exploatores]

so where do we find that video :)

[@Altrantis]

Ahahaha really?

[@louirudy670]

Ah. My favourite swords of all time. The swiss sabre. The pinnacle of the messer.

[@haveswordwilltravel]

I have seen that sword before. A forend of mine owns a replica of it. I have alsways been amazed that such a complex guard existed in the early 16th century.

[@basilb4524]

Those are some exemplary codpieces. Wow, so many codpieces.

[@wilowhisp]

I wonder if standard longsword techniques would be used with that Swiss saber? could the elaborate guard get in the way of that? I may have a training version of that made someday to practice with.

[@JRT176]

That Messer next to it looks awesome

[@DaelinDwin]

"Armoured codpieces in the Wallace Collection", not a codpiece in sight.

[@hector_2999]

Daelin Dwin clickbaited 😁

[@fisadev]

They were wearing them.

[@pooly5280]

Hey Daelin, love your vids.

[@DaelinDwin]

Thank you, if you like both mine and Matt's videos you are clearly a veritable KZbin connoisseur.

[@TheBaconWizard]

That swiss codpiece looks like it would by really uncomfortable to wear :O

[@tyynymyy7770]

I think it'd be much more uncomfortable to be around a person who wears that kind of codpiece. The original leather strapping has perished, but there are some examples in artwork and historical accounts about them, so we know how the Swiss wore them. The blades we're either perpendicular relative to your body or at slight upwards angle to create the image of youthfulness, fertility and willpower. However, extreme angles were often avoided, because one must always be ready for deep penetration. Sword blade pointing downwards has little to no use in most situations, although they were sometimes used to finish wounded opponents on a battlefield. In modern times that's known as teabagging.

[@TheBaconWizard]

+Tyynymyy ahh yes, the old upward thrust from the codpiece, known in treatises as Morgenruhm or in English, Morning Glory.

[@MrMorphine482]

I've played with Swiss sabers a bit and have very much wanted to pick up the Swiss saber made by Vladimir Cervenka. I think the term you're searching for on it is a Transitional Sword? The balance on most Swiss sabers make it decent for the chopping and slashing that some sabers do, but the lack of a curve in the blade means you can't do some of the tricky maneuvers other sabers can. Makes it a solid piece for more complex dueling though.

[@beardedbjorn5520]

That Hanger next to it is beautiful! Those fullers 😍. More Hangers please Matt

[@secutorprimus]

I wish I could go to the Wallace collection.

[@blakewinter1657]

I feel like we need a longer video discussing the history of this style of weapon and its use!

[@the2ndsaint]

OK, I love the look of the Swiss saber, but the grip never looks quite long enough on them. Like, with a long sword you've typically got a pommel that you could grip, but with these the basket hilt looks like it would get in the way or force the hands too close together. Does that make sense? Am I just not seeing the proportions properly because it's in a video? Obviously they wouldn't be made if they weren't effective so I'm sure it's something I'm not seeing, but they always strike me as a bit odd.

[@ZhouTie47]

the2ndsaint You’re not seeing the proportions correctly, compare it to the handle of the smaller saber next to it which looks to be for one hand.

[@the2ndsaint]

Ah, good point. Thanks!

[@radianman]

I wonder if anyone is making productions of these 2 handed sabres, and if there are any treatises explaining their use.

[@xskyhawkx7821]

Can you demonstrate what combat might have looked like with this sword?

[@bertram238]

I was at Royal Armouries on Saturday and saw a sword with that exact same blade profile, but I can't for the life of me remember what type hilt it had or what section I saw it in.

[@Altrantis]

This type of sword is my single favorite sword type out of all of them. Edit (the lefmost one)

[@flintlocke1001]

That's one sharp and pointy armoured codpiece. Wrong title? Still a good and interesting video.

[@Aeiouuoiea777]

I saw that kind of sword (Swiss saber) at Kelvingrove's museum of Glasgow

[@ColtDouglasMusic]

Finally, a Saber I actually like! Lol.

[@mythguard6865]

(Solid Snake voice) Where Can I find a Swiss saber?

[@raphlvlogs271]

Was the Swiss sabre designed to be used by the heavy cavalry?

[@jarijukkola3482]

I have a replica of that second sword made by windless! It seems the blade and hilt profiles are bit different..

[@thecavalrygeneral3453]

Are the armoured codpieces of the title the two guys talking about the swiss saber and the langemesser? :P edit: awww Matt edited the title. lol

[@ilikewasabe]

To be honest. In my limited knowledge of swords. If that sword were presented to me i would have mistakenly thought of it as a fantasy sword.. But it makes sense though, since a regular longsword has both your hands exposed. Another bucket list sword to my imaginary sword collection written..

[@joshuaspector8182]

Oh so cool. I didn't know these existed, I want one!

[@MartinGreywolf]

The raised back edge is far earlier that kilij, first example that I know of dates to 10th-11th century, found near Bulgarina village Yarebitsa: media.snimka.bg/5132/016518757-big.jpg (far left) The shape of crossguard on that one (short cross ending with two spheres) is characteristic for Magyar sabers of the period. They are also pretty common on mongolian sabres from 13th century.

[@Cibohos]

Oh that's a beautiful specimen

[@elgostine]

umm. theres no codpieces, matt i think youve mixed up the footage files

[@scholagladiatoria]

I did.

[@elgostine]

but i look forward to a talk on armoured codpieces as well, its not a very widesly explored area

[@TheSteelEcho666]

Have you seen the BBC series Gunpowder? If so, what did you make of it?

[@ShagShaggio]

Nice always wondered if there where two-handed swords with saber/basket hilts. Are there any other examples of this that I might look up?

[@Askorti]

Why does the title of the video say "Armoured codpieces in the Wallace Collection" when the video is about a Swiss saber? xD

[@scholagladiatoria]

My error - mixed the videos up.

[@Askorti]

By the way, the thumbnail still shows what looks more like a codpiece than a saber. :)

[@senatuspopulusqueromanus3011]

Well... Have I ever mentioned how much I love the Swiss Sabre that they have there. It's one of my all time favorite swords. PS: I came here hoping to see some armored codpieces...

[@scholagladiatoria]

They're coming... I mixed up the videos.

[@senatuspopulusqueromanus3011]

scholagladiatoria No worries. These Wallace Collection videos are fantastic btw. I'm really enjoying them.

[@ethanspearman3842]

Some beefy looking maces in the background there.

[@mrdrock]

Is it possible these are longswords that have been resmithed/refashioned into sabers? If longswords were going out of style, might as well rework the blade into something new instead of tossing it.

[@Gloin79]

Notification "armoured codpieces" *clicks faster than the speed of light* "swiss sabres" *A N G E R Y*

[@samueldanealexander180]

Great video, more like this!

[@DeltaGreenA]

I have a sense that Matt mixed up video titles, for some reason.... :)

[@scholagladiatoria]

Yeah I did. Now fixed.

[@pauladams1814]

Cool blade

[@Taistelukalkkuna]

Swiss saber? So it stays neutral in conflicts and banks your ill gotten loot. =)P

[@exploatores]

it historical, so it will fight for anybody as long as the money is right :)

[@jamcalx]

Only when it's not Guarding the Pope.😉

[@randythomet2385]

But the Swiss mercenaries used pike and crossbow.

[@exploatores]

I am shure they hade a sidearm.

[@beardedbjorn5520]

Guys, it’s a bloody joke!

[@PARAMONARIOS]

Incredible! Swiss nodachi? :)

[@syntax13x]

"Armoured codpieces" - shows swords. Most uncomfortable codpieces I've ever seen.

[@asahearts1]

Hey, Matt, I was just wondering, if you were in a medieval gang fight, it would probably be a good idea to take a dead person's sword and use it as a projectile, no?

[@PJDAltamirus0425]

This makes me wonder if it is safe to go Posta Breve crazy with this sword.

[@d3m0nprince]

I stumbled onto this post ( myarmoury.com/talk/viewtopic.php?t=17910 ) a while back about a commissioned sword based on this exact piece and have been in love with it ever since. Oh to be able to afford a sword like that...

[@DoktorWeasel]

Oh yeah, I actually just linked to the same sword, although the page in the guy's collection as opposed to this discussion page. I deleted it because your link is better and more complete. It really is a beautiful sword, and I think the only reproduction of one I've seen. I also find the blade geometry quite interesting.

[@grayblackhelm6468]

Now THAT. Is freakin cool.

[@EzioIlMentore]

You see those warriors from Switzerland?

[@fomoran]

the ones who used to get a bit confrontational were shipped off to the vatican, forever to humiliated by wearing silly uniforms, a shame to their race (unless you think other more recent war-adjacent actions of the swiss possibly more worthy of shame...)

[@creme8338]

well its alright i guess but we're really all just subscribed for the estoc video. lets do it!

[@Duchess_Van_Hoof]

So they do exist!

[@benm5913]

Can we all ignore the title screw up and laugh at THE NODs return? Lol.

[@plortpumper5495]

What would be the fighting style of this weapon?

[@shrekas2966]

What are the UK sword laws? Can i buy a sword here without a license?

[@scholagladiatoria]

Yes you can buy one if you're over 18, so long as it's not curved and over 50cm blade length (then you need martial arts or reenactment membership/insurance).

[@shrekas2966]

scholagladiatoria Lol whats the problem with curvature. By the way, it has to be less than 50 cm on its own or just under 50 cm if its curved?

[@thedanksun9486]

I have a repro of this in the making! :D

[@ballerlarva4214]

How much did that set you back and where did you get it?

[@thedanksun9486]

Baller Larva Mine isn't done yet, only the blade is ready. As for where, I used a custom smith Andrzej Mikiciak. As for the price, I dont want to go into details, but depending to what smith you go these go for thousands. That being said, only a handful of smiths can make it, and thats why these are hard to come by. If you want one just for the looks then LUTEL handicraft offers a budget version. It laks the finese of the original, but is significantly cheaper and well-made enough to be usable and functional

[@mirzasahinkaya]

Fun fact: Kilij literally means sword (and all types of sword) in Turkish.

[@mikefelix238]

I want one!

[@xiezicong]

*big nod* . . *short nod through glass reflection in the beginning of the video* . . . . . *short nod caught by edge of camera* *nods nods nods* *nods nods nods* ♥

[@Mythicalmage]

Such a cool sword. ^.^

[@hector_2999]

All those codpiece jokes are lost now, like tears in the rain.

[@fomoran]

for the kind of person likely to enjoy this channel there are clues to be found if you care to look for them. We have patterns backing up suggested explanations and even a probable primary written source from the author.

[@bearwithbeer1518]

We need more swiss sabers in hema :D

[@Ken19700]

Were there any treatises written for the Swiss Sabre?

[@scholagladiatoria]

No

[@DoktorWeasel]

I think the general idea is just use it like a longsword, although with one edge rather than two.

[@mlewis3871]

Is the leather on the grip original to that Swiss Saber?

[@scholagladiatoria]

Yes I believe so.

[@mlewis3871]

Awesome, it's in great condition.

[@Barberserk]

Lots of mascots on the channel lately. :P

[@ivepesusic8792]

Third sword from the left have something that looks like dmg done by bullet 🤔🤔🤔

[@Jdmsword14]

love it

[@krystofdayne]

You really are at the Wallace Collection like at least once a week, aren't you?

[@AGermanFencer]

Weird Augusto didnt know about those.

[@dundschannel]

Was this a civilian sword ?

[@electronkaleidoscope5860]

The old switcharoo

[@yukiminsan]

serious question: why call it a sabre if there's no way to use it but like a longsword

[@SpecArch96]

Hermes The blade. It is single edged and curved, like a sabre. Contemporary folk probably would have called it something else (maybe just langeschwert, seeing as they spoke german). Keep in mind that there ARE swiss sabres with one handed grips, which would've been called a Dusack at the time.

[@MadNumForce]

Actually, the hilt pretty much prevents from using it like a typical longsword. It's certainly not like saber or broasword either, because it's really two handed. My bet is it would be best used with kenjutsu/kendo methods. It's a sort of european version of the katana, only with much better hand protection, and longer blade.

[@FlavioLanfranconi]

Souces suggest hey were probably called "Schnepf" at the time. After the form of the break of the bird with the same name. The name Swissaber was introduced by a swiss curator in the last century. Will post the link to the source when i found it again (in german).

[@ZhouTie47]

MadNumForce Honestly thats what my inexperienced mind turned to when I heard “saber blade with a longsword style grip. I also can’t imagine using it in anyway but japanese style fencing with the way that guard would restrict your hands.

[@psygrit]

GIMME A SWISS SABER VIDEO!!!

[@beaucrawford538]

I like, I like!

[@владимирмоскаленко-щ8д]

да.одна рука мастера. выдают за старину древнюю.

[@erojerisiz1571]

Swiss saber: Saber blade Rapier hilt Longsword length

[@beardedbjorn5520]

Just for every body asking where are the Cod Pieces, they’re wearing them.

[@SergMuller]

Two-handed sabre? So it's a european no-dachi!

[@brandonf5876]

Rather like a kyu-gunto Japanese sword.

[@adrianjagmag]

Someone repro this, I'm in love!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! (!^n)!

[@TanitAkavirius]

Clickbait title. There were no codpieces in this video ;)

[@Greensleeve11]

One of my favorite swords of all time. That specific example, that is.

[@feelz_4_dayz885]

so its like a western katana?

[@asahearts1]

Still a better sword than the katana.

[@wchi8391]

Abradolph Lincler stop ✋ hating on katana

[@fomoran]

typical windows fanboy, nobody wants to use your stupid search interface!

[@littleratblue]

Is it just me or did that have nothing to do with armoured codpieces?

[@scholagladiatoria]

My error.

[@SirDamned]

Shame when I went here during covid they had all this sectioned off

[@yvranx]

WHERE ARE THE CODPIECES! I DEMAND TO SEE CODPIECES!!11!!!1!

[@evillimey6965]

That's one painful cod piece