Review of the bronze Budget Khopesh by Neil Burridge

[@vitriolicAmaranth]

I've heard the khopesh was likely designed for use on longer campaigns by footsoldiers- specifically, it's a kind of elegant ancient multitool for a soldier. In combat you can catch blades and parry with it as well as wound the foe, making it functional on the basic level as a sword, and on the road due to its axelike shape and balance you could chop wood and butcher meat with it, and use its long, round edge to efficiently chop herbs. I'd assume it could be used similar to a machete in clearing away vegetation to good effect as well. Might be a sword that could still see some good pragmatic use in the modern era.

[@ericward8459]

An enlightened statement that I agree with

[@soppero]

+vitriolicAmaranth I agree, it would be really interesting to see a modern version of the khopesh.

[@ericward8459]

+soppero I will be making one once I set up my own forge.

[@soppero]

Nice :)

[@duksingchau8948]

+vitriolicAmaranth Is there a type of sheath for it?

[@baconsoap8967]

When I lived in Hawaii I carved a khopesh from a guava branch. Sold it to a hippie for thirty bucks and an ounce of weed.

[@thatnoobnextdoor]

Cool.

[@elofkjellson3906]

I don't know why but I laughed so hard from this lol.

[@BigPuddin]

@@Hundido350 Well, he is a hippie after all.

[@Narrative_Protocol]

That's legit dude. Right on

[@henryliang9828]

Holy shit a whole ounce for a stick? 🤣

[@skyhop]

This is something I'd like to see modernized, mostly just material wise. Stick with the shape, but go with an upper end steel, G10 grips, and add in a more proper guard.

[@Skallagrim]

Not quite what you described but there are actually steel versions: kultofathena.com/product.asp?item=SBK004 kultofathena.com/product.asp?item=SBK009

[@skyhop]

And if you wanted to keep the bronze look, you could always give it a fairly thick plating.

[@skyhop]

***** That is a lot less sculpted and quite bland.

[@Tyler_Lalonde-]

FUCK OFF KZbin he's not showing off! he just making weapons for fans of video games and movies. that they would never get to see or hold otherwise and he makes what we want him to. he would never make Clouds' sword otherwise.

[@skyhop]

Tyler Lalonde I think you replied to the wrong person.

[@wojtekimbier]

You know you suck at sharpening when a bronze sword cuts phonebook paper better than your 12c27 stainless knife.

[@BronzeAgeSwords]

as the maker of the sword that is the best compliment thank you made my day cheers

[@lengthyounarther]

I have seen television documentaries that explicitly dismissed these as unwieldy and designed to meet aesthetic or traditional norms, not functional ones. The same dismissive attitude has been used toward other technologies like chariots. Modern researchers just assume they are not functional, but when you actually see them at work, they seem effective for what they are needed for. Given that the state of armor at the time would rarely go beyond leather (I have seen some bronze and some bone helmets) this seems like an effective battlefield implements. I certainly would not want one slicing into me.

[@Tyler_Lalonde-]

thats from people pushing their views on others. like katana and other sword cutlists.

[@RandomGamerNumber01]

Tyler Lalonde Did you mean to make that pun?

[@archibaldc.1833]

Oh gosh I hate those types of "experts" Who do crap like that. Like this one who completely disregarded the entirety of European armour in favor of Japanese samurai armour.

[@FryingPan2312]

"Canadian and American dollars are typically the same" oh how I wish this was still true

[@Skallagrim]

Yeah, that statement is extremely outdated now.

[@jaymiddleton1782]

Skallagrim this is why KZbin is going to be considered our most accurate historical archive 200 years from now. Unless before then the internet dies. Then 200 years from now they'll think human culture hit a dead stop in 1998.

[@charlottewalnut3118]

Jay Middleton Not if they keep deleting everything which they do a lot of

[@Alittlefruitgoesalongway]

Even more so now unfortunately.

[@FryingPan2312]

@@Alittlefruitgoesalongway my god, little did I know then

[@jelle7680]

coolest sword so far in my opinion.

[@lvcsslacker]

I really want to get a bronze sword... Maybe even one of these. Such a stunning piece.

[@dubldeka]

Bind the handle with windings of cloth or cord and it would be complete and comfortable.

[@arbington]

You see those warriors from Hammerfell? They've got curved swords. Curved. Swords.

[@BespokeCarpentry]

You beautiful son of a bitch, I see you everywhere, just being an npc everywhere you go. Definitely appreciated. Thank you

[@drcatinstein]

Uh you know that the Alik'r use scimitars? Not khopeshes

[@arbington]

Nah, the Alik’r totally use claymores of course. Everyone knows that.

[@stephenwalsh2476]

@@drcatinstein I hope they make the dwemer swords in ES6 khopesh like

[@drcatinstein]

@@stephenwalsh2476 That would be pretty cool

[@SAsgarters]

If you made it out of steel, would it beat the katana? ;) Anyway, that's one of the more interesting types of bladed weapon. Would be very interesting to see how ancient alie... I mean Egyptians fought with it.

[@thegamingmind1245]

I don't want to start a shitstorm so I'll leave the katana part, but if you were to make this blade out of steel, you have to admid, it would look a lot less cool.

[@SAsgarters]

Kick Doornekamp Absolutely. There are a few types of weapons I like more than the rest: 1. Weapons made from "obsolete" materials (eg. bronze age weapons and stone age weapons). 2. Tools that double as weapons (eg. kukris, seaxes, machetes). 3. Improvised weapons (bats, chains, shivs). The whole thing about the katana was a joke, of course.

[@SAsgarters]

***** And a reason why they switched from stone and wood to bronze. ;) That Mitchell and Webb Look - Bronze Orientation

[@FlipTheAngryAsian]

***** Beat the katana? wrong question. All swords have their pros and cons. so it's mostly the person not the blade itself

[@FlipTheAngryAsian]

my bad. meant to respond to op

[@DropForgedSurvival]

That is so sick....

[@emlmm88]

I'd like to see a modern steel Khopesh sometime.

[@emlmm88]

Silver Drake Thank you. Sometimes my typing reflexes get the better of my spelling.

[@awesomerckr3]

Coolnicknameguy that's fucking hideous

[@Imakebootysclap]

James Collins so is your mother, happy new year

[@awesomerckr3]

to you too mate XD

[@tywillis2395]

***** very malleable you mean....

[@1NCUB1]

I met Neil earlier today (lovely bloke btw) and as soon as i mentioned i'd heard about his work from you he was very pleased and very kindly offered to sell me one of his beautiful bronze swords for only £40!!!! so thanks Skall ;)

[@EGraf]

Hi, about the pronunciation, I can help with that. The Egyptian original name is ḫpš. Because why don't know exactly how the ancient Egyptian language is pronounced (but there are certain "modern rules"), either Khopesh or Khepesh is ok. Egyptologists still prefer to stick with the transliteration when writing Egyptian language. Also, this is the original one: www.griffith.ox.ac.uk/perl/gi-ca-qmakesumm.pl?sid=197.161.196.209-1446348982&qno=1&curr=582a A heavy bronze scimitar: blade and handle plate cast in one piece; the handle itself formed of side plates of wood, only a suggestion of a guard; the weapon well balanced, but more fitted for 'crushing' than for 'cutting' the edge being only partially developed

[@AzuriteCoast]

Would you say that this blade is sharpened/being used wrong?

[@EGraf]

+oem42 that statement was from Howard Carter, the Egyptologist who discovered Tutankhamun's tomb

[@gingercore69]

oem42 even if i agree with you on some stuff... like... monotheism not been just about the christian god... the kopesh has been found in canaan too...

[@gingercore69]

Bana tou are you saying there is a supreme race? id like to know more about how nephilim and anunaki are related to the aryan race... because one of the anunaki was called "queen of the black heads" and the nephilim were "giants" while the average height of aryans is not really that much... certainly not more than the africans wich were in contact with hebrew people... and even better, to this day, there are people who worship the dingir... me among them... the rituals usually involve water and fish blood, not stargates... so... sitchin is wrong... still, tell me your side of the story

[@ХристоМартунковграфЛозенски]

It is for me the first time I see someone on KZbin who uses the special, "translitteration" letters. I suppose you have studied Ancient Egyptian, right? Cool! nfr.t pw, Xnms=j !

[@runakovacs4759]

Can you do a video on the effectiveness of serrations? Can one actually use a completely serrated sword in a duel or formation battle? And if such can be used, what's the maximum size such a "teeth" can reach before it becomes a decorative piece?

[@videogamemagick8572]

Ever since I seen the Khopesh in one of your other videos I've been fascinated by it, never seen anything like it before and love it. Great review as always

[@Cabbolf]

Always thought those are simply beautiful.

[@TheAtHamptonDotCom]

the Khopesh is my favorite style of sword, thanks!

[@Vebinz]

Interesting to think that that word you bought will still be around a 1000 years from now when everything around it will be long gone.

[@EdOfTheNorth]

That is not a fire hammered sword but is a cast bronze sword. An excellent replica of the 3500 year old sword housed at the Royal Ontario Museum in Toronto, Ontario Canada. By the look of it, it is nearly museum quality, minus the green patina and the wooden grips as opposed to the originals which are bone. It is well worth the money and then some to any serious collector.

[@bmxriderforlife1234]

i wonder how you are sure that its a replica of the ROM's khopesh? does neil burridge state this somewhere?

[@TheNeokiller666]

i've watched this video about 40 times and i loooove the Khopesh so much i think i want one even if i'm not really colectioning swords the khopesh is just awesome.

[@tapioperala3010]

Great video, Skall! I've always liked the design, the looks, of Khopesh, and I definitely will look into Neills' selection when I get more money!

[@draconus15]

I have always wanted a khopesh and this is one of the first reviews that I have seen that says the reproduction is of good quality and well made and not a misshapen pipe when I have the money to spend I will defiantly look into getting one of these

[@kyradavis9344]

It's beautiful.

[@0ne0fmany]

7:40 Waterproofing silicone gel? :D or mix sawdust with superglue, fill the gaps, sandpaper and laqueur the grip

[@gusbisbal9803]

Skallagrim, I just watched your videos for the first time and in the for 6 seconds I judged you as a kind of dorky gamer guy that is overly obsessed with irrelevant stuff. I was completely wrong. (well wrong about the put down anyway, you might be all those things I don't know) You have a passion and that passion is about as relevant as loving painting. In other words ENJOY, have at it, your having a great time, I learnt a lot and I became interested even when I have very little interest in it. In other words, you created inspiration about the topic with someone that didn't like you and you turned them around with your love of the topic. Well done Sir.

[@TrueFork]

I bought the unfinished version with only the edge hammered. The bronze was surprisingly hard to file into shape, I thought it would be more or less like brass but it's a LOT harder to work, almost like iron. It also stabs very well, the point is exactly in line with the arm.

[@Craft2299]

You could place some kind of cloth or leather over the handle to make those small annoyances dissapear. When you pointed out the balance on the weapon and that it cuts even if not so sharpened. Along with how ancient kopesh found still are in good condition really made me hooked into actualy wielding one and discovering how it feels. I believe the balance on the weapon is the most important along with its weight. If there is a balance on the weapon that means that the design actualy has a purpose for the use of balance. Egyptians have done this many times, ranging from sturdy pyramids to the Ankh symbol that as a tool prolongs vibration. So there is a mysterious mathematical notion on the design of the sword. Im not stating facts, but i believe the connection makes sense.

[@chaoticrabbi2647]

a more accurate handle would be tightly spun linen

[@hueyfreeman8852]

Craft2299 well duh, Archimedes law of leverage, u put a 20 pound weight a 1/4 and a 10 pound weight 3/4 from the balance point the weight is balance (equal weight)

[@Adison19KH]

Wow, after reading just the first few paragraphs I already think this Nick Burridge guy is an awesome person. Okay, I'm convinced. My perceptions towards bronze compared to iron has totally changed after watching this vid. Thanks, Skallagrim!

[@Skallagrim]

Glad to know that the video had some educational value. :)

[@TLIMalcom]

That was pretty cool. I have never really gotten a good look at a Khopesh. I've seen them in some old strategy games that included in Egyptians, but I've never really seen them in detail in any movies, games, or videos. I haven't really seen much about bronze weapons before, either. I've seen them in games, and obviously I know they were used historically, but this is the first time I've actually seen a bronze weapon, or a khopesh, let alone a bronze khopesh, in action. Thank you for the video, that was pretty cool.

[@JTMC93]

Game of Thrones TV Series used a Shotel as its Arakh. Originally in the A Song of Ice & Fire Books it was inspired by a Khopesh mixed with a Shotel. Basically a Khopesh with a Shotel's Curve and turned around.

[@RavenTheObsidian]

Thanks to your videos with it, I'm a lot more interested in the Kopesh/Khopesh than I used to be! Definitely a more interesting sword than I previously realised. Bronze is definitely a more potent material than I previously gave it credit for.

[@roymvp1993]

where I can buy a Khopesh like this one ?

[@Jraptor1959]

I always loved that sword style too

[@benclone24]

Could you make the sword a little bit larger around the size of an Albion Caithness give it a guard and make it out of steel

[@lfortg]

Love your kopesh Skall, I've always been fan of old egiptian culture. Thanks for such a great video

[@wullgrew1]

I use copper and bronze on some of the knives I make, and I'm a big fan of both. An interesting fact about copper and bronze is that they can be cold forged. That's the only way to harden them. If you run into a Smith that says he does the same with steel, thank him for his time, and run.

[@neighslayer768]

Just to let you know, Neil Burridge is no longer selling the budget Khopesh. Site says that they'll become available again when he carves a new stone mold in spring 2016. It is almost spring 2017.

[@lompass379]

Neigh Slayer thats sad

[@thehermitdruid]

I’ve been a fan of yours for 8 or more years, seen this sword in so many videos, somehow never saw this.

[@mahmoodali5043]

That is by far the best looking and most accurate design khopesh I ever saw and it's not only bronze smiths, Swordsmiths using steel also make monstrous abominations and call them khopesh swords by the war for pronunciation, you are doing just fine as far as an English speaker is concerned, the Egyptian pronunciation tends to be rather dragging in any language.. sounds a little bit like an Italian accent, so it would be something like Koo-pesh

[@ΚωνσταντίνοςΜπιγιάκης]

I think they were supposed to use the weapon shape to strike around a shield that is held close to the shoulder and chest.

[@olelarsen7688]

Don't you think the shape could make you want to make a short pull in the grip when the blade hits? For a deeper cut.

[@motokohammond4737]

I really love the Khopesh :) , I also love how the Ancient Egyptians used them in battle, they would fight with a Khopesh & a shield, but not just any shield, just like the Khopesh isn't just any sword there shields where far from regular as well, many of there shields where made from woven reads, almost looking like an odd shaped wicker basket with leather on the outside these shields are strong enough to stop an arrow from a modern day composite bow dead in its tracks with little to no actual piercing of the shield :D

[@anedgyegyptian9678]

Egyptian army consisted of Nubians (Sudanese slaves), Egyptians and some mercenaries. Nubians fought w/ spears, mercenaries w/ swords and Egyptians were archers :)

[@Stefanoitch]

Im very happy I found your channel

[@sethguest781]

Fine choice of background here, three pre-dynastic pyramids (possibly those built by Djoser) contrasting with the famous pyramid complex of Khufu, ancient engineering marvels at their finest!

[@zegh8578]

This design, although unusual, is possibly the "grandfather" of all later swords. In prehistoric warfare, before swords, spears and axes were used (as well as other "forgotten" weapons, like sling-shots and such, even "hand-axes" which were basically sharpened stones held in ones hand), and the kopesh represents a "re-imagination" of a war axe. 3000 BC is amazingly old, and most people don't really know quite how old this is: It is basically as old as urban civilization, as old as the earlyest concepts of kings and governments. It most definitely has a connection to these simultaneous developments (not on its own, of course, but it is a great contributor of shaping humanity and cultures to come)

[@deusirae7867]

You should do some experiments on the thrust: I've seen Mike Loades test a Khopesh and I seem to remember him saying that the tip of the blade and the handle were aligned in such a way that the thrust was as effective as a more conventional bronze sword..

[@Lightray110]

So to get over the Grip problems I could just wear a glove or wrap the handle in something right?

[@narciska0]

If the khopesh becomes green, it's not so useful because the patina is poisonous so you can't grip the handle or the blunt part of blade. But there's no problem to clean it and if the green blade injures the opponent but he manages to run away from combat, he dies few hours or days after that because of the poison. But the patina as a weapon poison is useless; if you want a weapon poison, use kurare, barachotoxin and I've heard that you can make a weapon poison of aconite or yew. Do you know something about it?

[@Skallagrim]

Where did you get that information from? I studied archeology for a while and I've never heard or read that bronze patina is hazardous in any way.

[@Razorboy60]

***** the reason that bronze would turn green would be because of the copper in it corroding. just like an older penny, they get a green corrosion on them after years of use. so, i don't think a green khopesh would be any more poisonous that a old penny would be.

[@Balltrocity]

***** It's no more poisonous than any other form of rust. The green is actually rust, its the oxidation of the copper. However handling it shouldn't harm you in any way; I work with copper, brass, and iron every day and I have yet to get poisoned on the numerous hand injuries I sustain to oxidized copper. However with bronze, and most copper alloys, the outer layer of oxidation creates a protective shell preventing any further damage to the metal.

[@fyrestars3193]

***** Fun fact, that green patina on copper and copper alloys is called verdigris. It appears that verdigris is potentially poisonous, however. Some links: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Verdigris en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Copper_carbonate The second one is to the compound that I think is most likely to be found on a copper alloy weapon because that is the compound that forms by exposure to air.

[@TheRealSkeletor]

Fyrestars So don't swallow a green sword.

[@gordonlawrence3537]

I would love to have a go at making one of those. Not practical these days but a fascinating weapon.

[@TheShatteredSword]

Do you know the book "Swords and Swordsmen" by Mike Loades? It has a chapter about the Khopesh. He states that its actually very good at thrustng.

[@PandemicalShade]

Wow, a khopesh!!! I've never seen one in use before *_* Does somebody know where to get these made out of proper steel? I would love to fight with one such weapon!

[@hyuugaamida]

www.kultofathena.com/scorpion.asp

[@MagusDouken]

I think it looks better being bronze

[@hyrumcannon3789]

I have read in several places that the curved part of a khopesh was used for hooking and/or disarming your opponent. However, the curved part of the sword used in the video looks far too shallow to effectively grab an opponent's weapon. Can anyone explain?

[@jdzencelowcz]

How is the grip held on? I don't see any pins/rivets, & I don't imagine any kind've glue would B strong enough.

[@benjamin-sg3kh]

are there longer versions of the weapon. it looks very capable with its edge , think of how much better it would be.

[@WastelandSeven]

Interesting. It occurs to me that it cuts so well because it is like a Kukri, as the blade weight distribution and edge geomitry seems somewhat similar.

[@WastelandSeven]

The edge geometry also reminds me of Parangs as well.

[@WastelandSeven]

Well, not geometry, but, the relation of the edge to the hand when slashing, I should say.

[@General_Kenobi_212]

I think the website for bronze age swords is down? Because i clicked the link in the description of this video and it took me to some kind of slot game ad website.....

[@salemsmith2878]

That sucks.

[@uralskicossack]

What difference does the shape of a khopesh make on its usage compared to a more "regularly-shaped" curved sword of similar proportions and made of similar materials?

[@dr.zoidberg8666]

I'm no expert, but I think that particular shape made it possible for them to make it longer. I think the bend & backwards curve closer to the handle might behave like a shock absorber, similar to a recurve bow.

[@Aconitum_napellus]

Its very attractive, even if it were not sharp it'd still be worth buying and wall hanging, as it is its just really cool.

[@radiantjet418]

I collect knives and swords but i have never owned a bronze sword. What i wanted to know how well a bronze sword holds its edge?

[@Fiddling_while_Rome_burns]

You gone from steel swords to bronze swords, how about stone swords next?

[@jnobile22]

Lol, Tin Swords...

[@Fiddling_while_Rome_burns]

jonathan nobile Like those Samurai dudes used....

[@twotone3471]

Stone swords are very collectable, especially Polynesian obsidian weapons.

[@wildstorminside]

I like the aesthetic of non-European blades like the Khopesh. Do you think you'll review any other unique curved blades in the future? Maybe something like a Shotel?

[@Skallagrim]

Sure, I just need to get my hands on functional reproductions.

[@youtubeisapublisher6407]

The reason the weapon cuts so well is because of the way the blade is shaped. It foucuses all of your swings kinetic energy into the curved part of the blade, similar to the kuhkri. Thus the weapon doesn't need to be as durable to do as much damage. Good for limb hacking, good for a single killing stroke.

[@aren4319]

Definitely one of my favorite sword designs. Would love to own one.

[@benfarnsworth9224]

i'd like to get the kopis or falcata for my first bronze age purchase

[@MarcRitzMD]

I am wondering how much of the item price is actual labor cost. Can anyone give some insight into bronze swordmaking? Wouldn't one be able to just manufacture a mold and mass produce a lot of these?

[@JackSilver1410]

At home? I'd hardly call it mass production. You might be able to make five swords out of green sand molds at once. But that would take a pretty large furnace, a big crucible, and a lot of bronze. Anything more would be prohibitively expensive to do yourself. Plus you have to finish each blade you make, take off the flashing and the sprue, polish it, harden and sharpen the edge, make a handle and maybe a scabbard. Lots of smaller details to make it aesthetically pleasing. A wise man once said "knife making's dirty little secret is that it's mostly jeweler's work. A sword demands quality, and if you try to cut corners and churn out as many as you can without worrying about how good they are, you'll end up with abominations like this: www.budk.com/product/Red-Guardian-Fantasy-Sword-with-Sheath/172823.uts .

[@Alopex1]

Ever considered testing the Greek Kopis? It uses similar principles as the Khopesh...

[@TheAfghan72]

not at all, the kopis is like a yatagan

[@sergeantsilly-pantsjackson1942]

I have always liked these swords.

[@TheFozze]

A thought has been sneaking into my mind recently... would a khopesh mounted on a pole like a halberd work, or would it just be silly? i was thinking a khopesh made of steel, mounted on a short pole not quite long enough to be a spear, but more like a 2 handed axe. the pole would be short enough to use with one hand, but long enough to gain distance advandage when wielding it with two hands, not to mention the extra power. I love the khopesh and would love to know what you think of this idea.

[@bryangooden4298]

Although i totally understand your gripe about the grip,i also think that back in the time of actual use, that one would have likely been a "good one', if not flat out great, considering the amount of those than an armorer would have been making. Likely the nicest ones were kept very good track of, if the weilder fell the others in his brigade? (is that right? I have no idea the names of ancient egyptian formations,lol) would have been very attentive of that fact after the battle, if not during, and the scramble for the "good one" amongst he and his fellows would have been ON. it's also possible that arrangements were made made prior to entering the fray.

[@SinerAthin]

I really love the Khopesh for its unique look!

[@EGYPT197]

Could you please do a how to sharpen a khopesh or a any other swords like it? Oh and the is a great video keep up the good work, I actually am learning a lot from your videos.

[@primalwolfe4711]

The khopesh is one of my favorite swords.

[@huntermoss9403]

So its been six years, where can i find one now

[@ConsoleCleric]

Some versions of the khopesh have a talon on the end, which could be used to pull down enemy shields. You then thrust the khopesh into the enemy's face!

[@thehealthbodyfitness]

hey what about ancient Pharaonic Battle Axe you go video on it

[@dahwriter]

Do you think it would work to get the bare bronze version without the wood grips, and instead, use strips of leather to wrap snugly around the tang?

[@Skallagrim]

That would probably work, although I wonder how durable it would be.

[@iaman2016]

***** Skallagrim i am thinking about buying a Damascus steal knife any cautions or opinions on the metal

[@darthruin666]

Joseph Busch Besides that nobody can make true Damascus anymore as we don't know how they made the ingot or the exact methods (which somehow put nanowires into the alloy,) I don't know very much about it.

[@fyrestars3193]

Runaway909 I thought damascus was steel and iron folded together a bunch of times? Granted, a bunch of times may mean 1,000 times.

[@darthruin666]

Fyrestars That's the closest modern day equivalent.

[@BarraNor]

Regarding your pronunciation of Khopesh, since you noted that you were unsure of it. "KHO-pey-sh" is how it was said in Demotic (The Ancient Egyptian Language, and one of the contributing bases of MSE Arabic).

[@Belphoron]

Would be nice to see a review of an aztec obsidian cutting weapon

[@Simonoriginal]

I would like to hear a little bit more history about this sword. Why is it curved like that? Has it some specific reason? Did ancient Egyptians wield also a shield with it? etc.

[@DayDrinkin]

it could be used to catch and parry other swords.

[@My-Name-Isnt-Important]

It got its shape from a farming implement that was similar to a sickle. It was common for farming tools to be turned into weapons. Its not effective to stab, but you can chop and hack at enemies.

[@tripbunny]

Oh sorry I just noticed, you did a video on this weapon!

[@EvilLeprechuan]

Hey Skal, can you review the Mambele, its nearly the opposite of the Khopesh, apparently meant to be weilded with the inside curve as the sharp side, from what I have seen.

[@AnonYmous-kw8kf]

Why not sand down the protruding parts and then wrap it?

[@Brainchild69]

I don't think you're nitpicking at all, for the price, even being a custom job, I would expect the grip to be done better. That being said I do like it.

[@metademetra]

So if you had a golden sword made the same way as this, would it still work despite being a softer metal?

[@redbaron5247]

No, as far as combat practicality is concerned it would not work. Reason being, the edge tends to roll and gold is the one of the heaviest natural occurring metals. You may be able to get one or two guys before the edge rolled, and maybe swing it for 20 minutes before you got winded. From a 12 year old idiot.

[@metademetra]

redbaron5247 Hey I figured that it would be heavy! And I did think the sword would bend/break before I saw this.

[@libertyprime1155]

This is my favorite blade out of your collection.

[@arte0021]

so they made the sword after he had ordered it? i thought they already had several swords for sale

[@MuneShadow1]

The only gripe I have with the khopesh is that it's quite short in length, but I like the sword as is overall. If I were to have one made especially for tall wielders like me, it would be 50-75 percent longer; give it a two handed hilt and it will be slightly thicker than normal.

[@clongshanks5206]

Can you make a small sword or axe out of brass or aluminum bronze?

[@atomaszfarbaa1650]

Yes, totally! Not only small, brass have strenght similiar to bronze, but it uses zinc which is harder to obtain so it wasnt used so much in history but they were in use. Aluminium bronze has even more strenght than brass and bronze, so its even more suited for this.

[@akku8737]

would this be good to be dual wielded?

[@Ragnarok6664]

Would like to try one of these, slightly bigger & with a wrapped handle :)

[@johnsmith4630]

does "edge packing" work w/ bronze? Modern metalugicaly theory say that edge packing (beating hardness into the edge) is of no consequence subsequent to the hardening & tempering cycles.

[@ZacLowing]

It may be accurate being a copy of one found in a kings tomb, but wouldn't that be akin to an officer's display sword?

[@scp-4494]

could you use it for defense or were they used with a sheild

[@AkaVlady]

I have a question, many Bronze Age swords that are found do not seem to have wooden Handel? And most look like the Handel is cast together with the sword is that the case?

[@Instantnudl]

Great video. But, if you review replicas of historically swords, could you tell a little bit about the history of the sword?

[@Skallagrim]

Instantnudl I prefer to talk more about that reproduction itself because that's what really matters for a review. If I included history as well the video would get too long.

[@darthruin666]

If I didn't live in a college dorm and I actually had the money, I'd get one in a heartbeat. Bronze is just an awesome material.

[@pauljs75]

I wonder if these were more like machetes as a general purpose cutting tool, rather than just a sword? Rather coming into use as a type of sword out of familiarity with an already proven design. As for the problem with the rough spot on the grip, why not use some kind of wrap? Doing so might not be out of historical context either. Certainly the Egyptians had access to leather and various textiles.

[@mage005]

Me and my friends are in debate here, which bronze weapon was better suited for its time?