The Sword THROW Re-Visited: How Practical is it Really?

[@DRsatanus]

it only works if you say "parry this you f*cking casual" before throwing it

[@TheSpongyMallard]

In the halls of madness, dwells a mad philosopher. \[T]/

[@MedievalSolutions]

I can imagine Fiore dei Liberi saying that before any encounter. Just imagine being a thug and doing thug things with your band of thugs while somewhere in the distance you hear "parry this you fucking casual" and a spear flies right through your friends skull while the other thugs suddenly realize they got nailed by thrown daggers and javelins. A man covered in gold appears outta nowhere and all you see before your death is the swirling guard of a fancy sword.

[@altheapolyam]

THIS MADE MY DAY XD

[@johndododoe1411]

@@MedievalSolutions Then he pulls out his famous notebook and writes down how easy this was. Which is how he got his nickname.

[@dragonslayerornstein387]

No lie there's a comment with that sentence below yours on my end xD

[@RiderOftheNorth1968]

Hmmmm, interesting technique. He is throwing the pommel with the sword still attached!? Weird.....

[@jerichtandoc7789]

It's too weigh the pommel down. A special variant of the technique that deals less damage if the thrower wants the target alive momentarily.

[@RiderOftheNorth1968]

@@jerichtandoc7789 Aaah, that explains why he throw it backwards, with the pommel trailing. Thanks for the explaination!

[@velazquezarmouries]

It's a technique for the times where screwed on pommels weren't a thing

[@bernardoheusi6146]

It´s based on roman times.

[@jessiehogue.]

@1misanthropist I don't get it. If the point of throwing the pommel is to end them rightly, why make it less deadly? In fact, why have a sword at all when one could have a backpack full of pommels?

[@kaimagnus5760]

Sword 1: Parry this you filthy casual! *throws sword* Sword 2: *smacks the sword out of the air* The F- was that? Sword 1: A Distraction. *Throws Pommel* Sword 2: NANI!!!

[@altheapolyam]

POMMEL TO END THEM RIGHTFULLY

[@shapshane8241]

wtf was that a plot twist

[@Deris76]

The sword throw is a mere distraction for the ultimate weapon that is the pommel

[@omariscovoador7486]

Sword 1: 9:51

[@HanSolo__]

Nani!

[@owenamenta1]

Thought the bit about the duelist who stabbed each other with their swords being able to continue fighting was cool. Adrenaline and pride are a hell of a drug.

[@allengordon6929]

And rage.

[@joserubenuriberusca1248]

So does that counts as double penetration?

[@maxlutz3674]

Depending on the wound channel it can take minutes to loose enough blood to be incapacitated (e. g. a stab through the liver). The captains Fairbairn and Sykes created table that lists how long it can take to loose conciousness or die with stabs and cuts in different regions of the body.

[@StergiosMekras]

Kinda reminds me of a scene in Highlander

[@eiskalteshandchen9036]

yeah things like this can really take time. And when the hit is not even mortal as long as the sword or whatever weapons sticks inside this means trouble. Someone not checking is own safety is a great risk.

[@Tadicuslegion78]

Squirrel: Bob! That weirdo's chucking swords again!

[@CreativeUsernameHere-r1k]

Ross: Don't worry , he's just making happy little accidents

[@mink.9897]

See you in a year when this stupid comment has 243k likes and 500 replies

[@VespertilioGiganticus]

@@mink.9897 mk

[@rupen42]

SpongeBob?

[@sirderp2343]

Sword-chucks, yo!

[@mullamulamahmadahmal-yussu7524]

I don't think sword throwing was ever meant to be used on a specific situation (especially one on one, 'duelling' type scenarios), but rather "if you ever need to throw your weapon - then this is how it should be done, and how it should be defended". In this context it's practicality is determined by the user and the situation.

[@johndododoe1411]

It's described as an idiotic move that a swordsman needs to deal with. Also it's a way to train defenses against spears, using only standard training swords. Probably a first year exercise at Fiori (the book writer) 's fencing school.

[@forestwells5820]

There are plenty of cases where fighters are told how to counter insane moves because they happen enough to come up in training. "They throw their shields?" "I don't get it either, but they do, so you need to be ready for it."

[@Wynaro]

@Raziel354 It does, but only if you throw it pommel first.

[@normang3668]

If you have to come up with a counter, then that sort of implies that the maneuver is at least somewhat effective.

[@Wynaro]

@@normang3668 I dont think it's really that the maneuver is effective as much as the suprise and panic of any unknown/unexpected action can cause a person to drop their guard and prove potentially fatal. A sneak attack only needs to work once.

[@steevemartial4084]

Now we need a penetration test of the "surprise throw" vs "Fiore's throw"

[@Debilinside]

Its pretty obvious the Fiores throw will be better. Its closer to a javelin/spear throw, the body mechanics are way better.

[@steevemartial4084]

@@Debilinside Yes but how much better? Because the other throw is faster, the trade-off might be worth it, but it won't be if it can't put your enemy out of combat.

[@stitchowi]

Steeve Martial Well as mention in the video, it doesn’t need a whole lot of power, it Depends on where you hit. Furthermore they might not drop instantly anyways.

[@Makingnewnamesisdumb]

@@stitchowi A hit in the face is pretty unlikely and against an opponent wearing some measure of armor I imagine it would be difficult to injure them with either throw with a torso hit.

[@Sk0lzky]

@@steevemartial4084 A "surprise throw" with a knife is strong enough to get stuck in a solid door made of tar soaked wood (idk what wood, it was already covered in it when I was born). A sword is heavier, period swords have more "stabby" blades than that particular knife, and it had the added benefit of making you trip and potentially cutting you all over your arms even if you mess up the throw :D BUT Pen testing is always fun, gib content

[@xllab1]

Throwing someone else's sword lying on the ground on a battlefield while having another weapon ready would be a pretty good move. Edit: never had that many likes in my life, even combined.

[@bubbasbigblast8563]

It would only happen in a truly weird situation, like two groups of skirmishers fighting, and they've lost their shields for some reason. Knights wouldn't do it, because their first priority is to either remount, or reach the infantry as fast as possible. Infantry fight in formation, so they wouldn't do it either, and a melee would be too chaotic for something so elaborate, since you might hit a friend instead.

[@halfmanhalfnerd4986]

Also, there is nothing against helping a fellow soldier by throwing a fallen sword at an enemy combatant they are fighting. A sudden blow to the side or back from an unknown source would make them change tactics to believe they have another attacker to deal with, which would be a shock, and possibly a devious advantage for the soldier you would be helping.

[@Dunkopf]

@@halfmanhalfnerd4986 yeah but there's always a chance you miss and hit your buddy.

[@андрейкопылов-л6ъ]

Oh, YES.

[@xelldincht8149]

maybe that was the idea behind this technique or if you are in a desperate situation

[@AdamCeladin]

Sword Throwing ? Instant Click! Great Job on this one Skall! I am definitely sure it was done in past in some scenarios

[@corvoadrian6970]

Soon in Adam Celadin chanel: 69 drills to improve your sword throwing. Hehe a hug from Brazil my friend love your videos

[@AdamCeladin]

@@corvoadrian6970 haha good one my friend much love :))

[@HamannGeorg]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/anjSgp-smMR7adU this scenario i find very plausible. He has seen him down two opponents, he doesn't want to fight him, so just try your luck an run.

[@3756hans]

Phft: Only if you caught your opponent offguard with his sword still in his hilt, otherwise it's a silly desperate move.

[@chieckenman4432]

@@AdamCeladin Hey i watched your channel too, i like throwing stuf

[@marty2129]

Bob was ended... however, he wasn't ended rightly, so he may still rise...

[@appa609]

He was ended wrongly. He will be avenged.

[@sprucetwigs4864]

@@appa609 should pommels do smite damage to the undead?

[@appa609]

Spruce Twigs Radiant damage with wis save for half?

[@robinthrush9672]

This is the ultimate pommel throw, he's just holding it backwards.

[@grindsaur]

The pikes must be together at the raising of the guard By the raising of the guard...

[@berner]

Is it possible he was trying to say "If someone is going to be stupid enough to try and throw a sword, this is how they'll throw it and you can easily defend yourself against it" as opposed to "If you want to throw your sword at an opponent, this is how you do it. However since I'm me and you're not, I would be able to easily defend it"?

[@ScottKenny1978]

Possible, but Fiore seems to be a bit of a troll in his own manuals...

[@Julian-lz4do]

Lol when i was 8 i did this exact throw at another kid when we fought with wooden swords and it worked! So can confirm it whack a child but I've never gotten it in my experience sparring in hema as an adult lol. I feel like fiore comes in two portions one is his techniques, he shows hanging parries, grappling and stuff like that but there's another group of techniques like this one that seem like pure tricks, something that could work if you fought a drunken peasant and wanted to show off

[@excitedbox5705]

No throwing your sword when you have a dagger can distract your opponent and when he blocks it draw his sword to the side. This allows you to tackle him to the ground and dagger him. The weight of armor adds to your advantage making it harder to get you off him.

[@vidard9863]

I suspect that part of the throwing of it is more of a ' you wouldn't kill an unarmed man, but I want to tell everyone that I fought to the end. ' Additionally the manuscript mentioned advancing. I somewhat suspect that this was how to deal with someone threatening to throw the sword. Advancing in a guard, particularly one that will use the false edge to parry, and in the parry ready for a proper strike seems helpful.

[@drageveilertsen2509]

@@ScottKenny1978 Yeah there's some really strange stuff in there ; like grabbing opponents sword after a bind and such. We tested it at my club at approaching full speed and the consensus was that if you tried that against a sharp sword, you'd be looking for your fingers ^^'

[@davidegaleotti94]

Oh well, Fiore is full of dirty, tasty tricks: pommel strikes in the face, kicks to the knee to make it fold backwards, joints fracturing and so on. I think he's one of the most brutal masters out of the early Italian ones

[@saltypork101]

Eldritch Knights in D&D 5e can teleport their weapon to their hand as a bonus action. This video has interesting implications for that.

[@TheodoreMinick]

If I were going to do something like that, I'd go with a purpose-built throwing weapon (ie one with the Thrown quality), rather than a sword. I can think of one or two cases where it might be useful, such as running out of movement 10 ft away from your opponent, but I think a misty step might be a better use of your bonus action, especially if you're 5th+ level, and can attack more than once on your action.

[@saltypork101]

​@@TheodoreMinick I don't see a problem with using a sword as an improvised spear, per the improvised weapon rules. Having watched this video I might even be tempted to give advantage on the thrown weapon attack, depending on the monster's passive perception or something. If you have extra attack, you can even divide up your attacks either side of your bonus action, making this move even stronger. You throw your sword, close in while they're dodging, and then stab them when they think you're disarmed. Seems like a creative way to get advantage on two attacks on round 1. Pure EK doesn't get 2nd level spells until level 7. As a caster with con proficiency, high AC, and very limited slots, you're better off using those higher level spell slots on valuable concentration spells.

[@TheodoreMinick]

@@saltypork101 Fair point. I don't think I'd grant advantage on that first attack, what with the weakness of a throw vs a thrust, but the second one, which is coming in after your foe thinks you've disarmed yourself, would definitely get advantage.

[@notamexican91]

Rolled an eldritch knight on an out of the abyss playthrough and stayed attuned to a spear for this reason. "Theres a drow up on that ledge!" "Gotchu, fam" *YEET* Bonus action *YEET AGAIN*

[@inquisitorsneed2]

I played a dragonborn admiral named Montgomery who had this, used a trident and it worked wonders

[@christianstorms3950]

reminds me when my wife and me played Assassins Creed, I think 2: Revelations. We lacked an achievement "Heavy weapon special attack" or something so I googled the tut and my wife played. "Mark enemy as target, then hold (button)". Ezio rises his bastardsword above his head. "What is he doing?" I asked, when he finally yeeted the pointy thing into the enemy's face. I cryed out laughing.

[@TheodoreAzlain]

I really want a video trying this out. I remember doing that quite a bit when I played it.

[@stitchowi]

Christian Storms rah

[@The_Custos]

So good, try it with the heavy axes.

[@ColCoal]

Hans... call the guardsmen... the neighbor is throwing swords again....

[@joe125ful]

Huh?

[@exitiokaoset2319]

Is this some warhammer nazi reference?

[@ColCoal]

@@exitiokaoset2319 No....

[@exitiokaoset2319]

ColCoal then what is it?

[@NicofTime...]

@@exitiokaoset2319 Warhammer is Communism bro, especially guardsmen. They follow Russia and Chinas goblin tactics.

[@facina3390]

I was talking to a blade smith in Texas, about a sword that I’d taken to him for sharpening, we were in his yard and he was talking about different ways to attack. He suddenly, threw the sword underhanded, right into a tree that was 6 feet away. It stuck perfect and was almost perfectly vertical. I never forgot it. I was 18 when it happened and it was humbling to see that a heavyset older man, would had killed the hell out of me in a fight.

[@bg3841]

Thinking along those lines, I do wonder what an extremely strong and skilled swordsman could pull off. I mean there's only so much force you need to fuck someone up right?

[@The_Custos]

@@bg3841 poor bastard staying out of cut range could have been killed by surprise. 😲

[@motage_4487]

Yep with fat people its actually a pretty good chance they are really strong. Guys in my family are hard working class guys, slow metabolism tho so were sorta chunky..lol. But I have big arms and shoulder muscles swole like frickin barrels. Like seriously if it looks like ive been swinging hammers my whole life its because I have been my whole life.

[@ClaimSuit]

it would seem to me the main reason he writes to deflect in such a way is the exact scenario you show at 10:20. if you bring that sword up while you move you can both deflect the opponents throw and be in a good position for a downward cut should he rush you with a side sword or dagger. as for why one would throw? i can imagine a low grade sword breaking down over an extended duel, right before the blade gives out you throw it at them as a distraction or cheap shot to draw your sidearm more safely and possibly break some of that sword off in the opponent. a quick throw more to disorient and maim then to kill quickly so to speak.

[@johndododoe1411]

@13falcon_ :-] Standard sword is a sidearm, greatsword or halberd is the main weapon, dagger is the backup weapon. Dirk is the backup weapon in the boot.

[@Riceball01]

I don't think that any sword was made so cheaply that it would break simply because it was used in an extended duel. First off, duels typically didn't last that long. Secondly, it wouldn't have been like what you see in the movies and TV with lots of swinging about and parrying dozens of attacks. It would have been just a bit of posturing, a few attacks and it would be over because one person is dead or, in the case of a duel to first blood, bleeding. The only way a sword is going to break down during a duel is if it was made of super soft or super hard metal that's not steel and is already starting to fall apart at the shop.

[@l33tsamurai]

My uncle taught me the second throw technique when I was in his Dojo. He said it exactly as you do; it's not a kill move, it's a distraction to rush them with something else.

[@jayvalle50]

@@wilhelmseleorningcniht9410 😂😂😂😂😂

[@LoneEagle2061]

Personally, it feels to me more like something seen or heard about in a judicial bout - although it may be anachronistic, some of the weirder forms were coming in by Fiore's time IIRC. In a judicial bout in which the first blood could play such an important role, this sort of "sideways" tactic has some value. I am no expert - this just feels somehow... anecdotal...

[@marcusc9931]

The problem of 'dying rage' was actually discussed as an argument against neutron bombs - you don't want enemy soldiers alive but fatally irradiated.

[@captainahab5522]

If I saw the heavenly blue death glow I’m taking as many people with me until My blood cells die

[@EmilReiko]

sounds intreresting, do you have a source fresh in memory

[@luisnunes2010]

The Attack of the Dead Men. Sabaton.

[@afasdfasafd314]

a man that has nothing to lose should be feared as much as a man with everything to win but even more, for its easier to lose everything and yet still live that to have the chance to win everything.

[@TheLumpy107]

When you mentioned the people surviving being run through by a sword, I remembered a story about a bank robber that actually managed to run several blocks even though he was shot to the heart and the bullet was still there when they found him collapsed... sometimes it's really crazy what our bodys can survive.

[@gilliam8897]

I imagine sword throwing came into existence due to one being so frustrated at how bad their being beat they just say screw it and throw their sword

[@goukitrickg5590]

And accidentally killing the opponent.

[@mingyi456]

Would just bounce right off your armour unless it was an armourslayer. But the design of the armourslayer looks more suited for cutting so it might not work well when thrown. Now I wonder what if you throw a rapier instead?

[@gilliam8897]

@@mingyi456 you'd have a better chance, but not by a lot I assume

[@gergokerekes4550]

@@mingyi456 I would say a mace or hammer is the best to toss at an enemy swing and let go, thus the head will fly with quite a bit of momentum and if it hits it will make nice *thunk*

[@mingyi456]

@@gilliam8897 Best chance against you would be to throw a hammer against you. Unless you have already been promoted to general and there is no way to predict beforehand what you would be wielding. (Also if you happen to be using a short spear/tomahawk you would can just retaliate with your own throwing weapon). In that case only magic attacks would stand a chance. Or maybe just shoot from a ballista from the other side of the map Edit: I just remembered the rapier is almost fully weighted towards the handle so that might not work well in a throw as well.

[@americanfascesparty3935]

Seems like a good reason to triple wield swords. 🤗

[@MarkVrem]

Was gonna say this is the proper reason for duel-wielding lol.. but your genius took it to the next level already.

[@americanfascesparty3935]

@@MarkVrem Gotta be able to throw one and still dual wield. 👍

[@altheapolyam]

@@americanfascesparty3935 M-MASTER!?

[@Tony-bo3rw]

it seems you have not heard the way of the 3 swords....get rekt scrub :p

[@GhostRS3411]

Ah yes holding a sword in the mouth

[@ОлегКозлов-ю9т]

I feel like you're ignoring the obvious situation: throwing sword at already defeated and retreating opponent =)

[@blakelowrey9620]

Man that would be brutal

[@christianstorms3950]

that's not ending them rightly. The pummel has to be in front while hitting

[@edi9892]

Or if you got a spear and draw your sword and throw it... Especially, if you want to stop someone attacking an ally. You could draw and chuck it immediately.

[@dearcastiel4667]

This or soemone on the ground or picking up something on the ground but out of your reach, a situation where you have an easy opening but are too far away and charging would be too dangerous because the opening could be over by the time you arrive.

[@istvanbarath6333]

@@dearcastiel4667 or a reloading crossbowman

[@Terreos]

Let me save everyone eleven minutes. Pommels are still more deadly.

[@bmxriderforlife1234]

Nah you misunderstood the point. The sword throw is actually the distraction tactic before you toss the pommel. Its a double surprise.

[@maus9777]

I kind of feel like throwing a sword can also be pulled off when there's multiple people on both side fighting, throwing the sword of a downed enemy or friend at an enemy that is a few steps away and is currently being occupied by one of your friends seems logical to me

[@mondaysinsanity8193]

Honestly shit that's a really good point

[@sonofcelebrimbor7481]

In a battle or brawl, I can see it, but there’s a few problems. you waste time picking up a second weapon, you lose some control of your main weapon (assuming it’s 2 handed), you are likely throwing with your non dominant hand, and it would take time to switch to the throwing grip

[@mondaysinsanity8193]

@@sonofcelebrimbor7481 sure if its improvised. If you actually trained the technique it should be fairly quick and just switch your main weapon. Remember the idea isn't for when engaged it's to take advantage of the chaos of battle

[@HanSolo__]

​@@sonofcelebrimbor7481 Aw... Never knew swordsmen have one dominant hand. I think it used to be two dominant hands per single fencer. You know, a left-dominant and right-dominant. Nah Just kidding, but still, with a saber, you want to learn fencing both hands equally.

[@TheBriguy1998]

Honestly, if your foe is distracted fighting somebody else, you're best bet would just to move a few steps and take a full power, controlled swing at then rather than taking the time to look away from your enemies, pick up a sword on the ground and throw it with less than half of the force of a normal strike and a chance of hitting your ally if you miss.

[@EricScheid]

9:22 “..and you nail him, and he still has a sword..” Two swords, he now has TWO swords Skallagrim.

[@MonkeyJedi99]

"Only Porthos could invent a new way of disarming himself" - Aramis, "The Three Musketeers" (film - 1973)

[@MedievalSolutions]

2015? God, that felt like just a year or two ago.

[@1IGG]

Yeah, I still remember watching that video on throwing.

[@kota86]

Dude, I was thinking the same thing. T-T

[@librasunmoon8513]

Would you like time too move slower?

[@robertwright3243]

Your videos are always full of great information. Also, I like how you use primary and secondary sources to make your point.

[@Kurokubi]

Oh, look at that, skall's hurting my feelings again and throwing an expensive sword I'll never be able to afford over gravel. Hng

[@selenagamya1612]

It looks like he's using a metal training sword in the video. I doubt even Skal would throw one his his nice sharp swords over and over again if he's not abuse testing it.

[@benjaminjohnson6936]

@@selenagamya1612 that training sword is an Albion Lichtenauer, the Rolls Royce of HEMA longsword blunt trainers.

[@FedericoMalagutti]

Nice video Skall! Happy to see you working on Fiore! Cheers!

[@themagicman2320]

Could you conceal the throw behind a sheild to make it more of a surprise? Then your able to charge and still have protection.

[@MrBiggins99]

I like that. Maybe you could conceal the throw, knock them down with the shield and follow up with a dagger.

[@themagicman2320]

@@MrBiggins99 that's kinda what I was thinking. A well placed bash while drawing your dagger then finish up with a well placed stab then its done

[@francesbadger3401]

If you're fighting with a shield, there's a good chance your enemy has one too. Blocking a thrown sword with a shield would be ridiculously easy! Edit: a typo

[@drslyi]

Hey, I really enjoyed this video. I recently started practicing Fiore's system and actually finished learning the sword in one hand section.

[@lukaku2095]

Musashi threw his sword and short sword many times to great effect. I think it is viable, and something you might be able to risk if you have multiple arms on you. Also the throw you did at 2:43 was a thing of beauty. I have no doubt that would skewer an unarmoured opponent.

[@The_Custos]

A sword saint could always just pull them out of you later.

[@zackarybrown6752]

I was about to make a comment about how you could throw the sword from a different position... but then you where like "but you can also throw the sword like this". How dare you make a cohesive video it was great I loved it.

[@CynicalL3NS]

This is what you do when the pommel is too hard to screw off but you still want to end them rightly boys.

[@dragonborn9935]

Me and some friends do a viking larp and we like to practice sword fighting with pvc swords we make. I watched alot more of you and threw my sword once in a fight. After watching you and practicing I'm one of the top fighters along beside our jarl. With that I say thank you

[@mr.madman9467]

@Skallagrim, this could be useful If there is a spare weapon lying around. Maybe on a Battle field, or i dunno in a rare occasion where youve got a sword which isnt your main near you. Nice way to Open Up your opponent for an Attack.

[@undertakernumberone1]

Could also be useful as a bit of a disctration, like "Ending him Rightly". You throw the sword, and if it hits he might get injured... and right after you can follow up with your dagger, even if he isn't injured.

[@brianhochhausen2757]

Speaking of battlefield, throwing a sword would probably be far more effective if your target was looking at another person, who was also trying to kill them

[@minisam1988]

i remember the first of these vids you did. I always thought it an obscure technique that was probs never used. but in certain circumstances it can be very effective. I also love the way you explore the techniques as a human. I mean you dont go by the manuals to the letter, you feel for the right way to do it to and say. Thanks for that insight into ancient combat.

[@SergeantKillGore]

“Parry this you filthy casual!”

[@jeffreycierniak8536]

I think it's easier to dodge when you know it's coming, too. In the moment and not expecting someone to throw their longsword, I think it would be at least a higher percentage move. Starting from Posta di Fenestra would also conceal the throwing grip very well. Great video, as always!

[@gj4312]

You are expecting an attack so i do think just because it's thrown is an issue. Plus, it isn't the fastest manouvre to swap grip and throw.

[@jeffreycierniak8536]

@@gj4312 True, but you're not expecting an attack to come from out of measure. And if their feet aren't fast enough to sidestep and they just try to parry and mess it up, could still very well work. From Posta di Fenestra (if throwing overhand) it would take basically nothing to change to that grip, and it's highly unlikely that the opponent would notice the change. If underhand, Oar in the German tradition would kind of be the same.

[@Gabenmon]

Please test the sword throw on a ballistic gel dummy

[@alecnolastname4362]

Ballistics gel is pretty springy if it does penetrate the lack of mass/momentum is the problem it’ll just stop and the hilt will fall to the ground.

[@Gabenmon]

@@alecnolastname4362 Isn't a ballistic gel dummy supposed to model a human torso?

[@JohnAndJohner]

@@Gabenmon No, it is sometimes supposed to model a human torso in regards to bullets, hence the word ballistic. The ballistics of a bullet and a thrown sword are so wildly different that you'd need to redesign the gel significantly. Same reason why some bulletproof vests aren't stab proof.

[@scragglybeard9322]

So... Test it on a Part of a dead Pig?

[@Gabenmon]

@@JohnAndJohner interesting! I never knew

[@Garrett-Y]

Love the re visit to this idea. Especially since your first throwing swords video is how I found your channel

[@hellentomazin6488]

Me learning Fiore Footwork: "Teacher how do I do this weird step?" "you cross your legs!" "what?" "you cross your legs!" "... but .... every other martial arts teachers say that you lose stability when you cross your legs." "do it!!" *cross my legs* "wow this is strangely stable"

[@natew9196]

This is the quality content I subscribe for! Thanks, dewd!

[@TomaszDurlej]

What if you use this „throwing stance” as fooling enemy into something stupid rather throwing for real?

[@shawnwolf5961]

I thought about that, feinting a throw--but presumably if you are out of measure when you do that, by the time you close the distance, they can see you were feinting because you never actually threw, and be ready to defend or attack.

[@TomaszDurlej]

Shawn Wolf i was thinking about forcing them to close distance in some reckless manier. But making some usefull strike from this position look like impossible (at last very hard).

[@The_Custos]

Elaborate feint, turn to a cut at the temple.

[@conservat1vepatr1ot]

I’ve been subscribed to you for a good bit now and while many channels get stale and boring, your videos and content have maintained quality and entertainment. You are awesome and so is your wife.

[@davejacob5208]

either charge in afterwards, or make sure that the hit is lethal (somehow) and just keep your distance/pull out a shield etc.

[@shawn6860]

That's why there is a back up weapon. Charge, grapple and pull out dagger.

[@brenneisen-baumpflege]

Skall, thanks for your mind Blowing Videos. Keep that Fire burning. 👊🏼

[@DarkOmegaMK2]

5:11 "What you really wanna do is get... OFFLINE" Video ends.

[@robertsophiea05]

Several years ago I discovered this channel randomly. I own no swords probably never will. But here I am

[@jackodenthal2392]

Last time I was this early, Skall shot a sword with a gun and said it was trash!

[@joe125ful]

How?:)

[@HanSolo__]

7,62x39!

[@johndododoe1411]

@@HanSolo__ Nice blade cross section. ⅓inch spine.

[@jameskazd9951]

still probably one of the dumbest things i've seen skall do. its ok tho we all do stupid things from time to time. and i cant say it wasnt a cool thing to witness.

[@MattsGreatHall]

“Catch!” It’s always nice to give a person a heads up.

[@forgottenredemption4970]

So i can see this being practical in some situations. So let's say for some reason 2 men approach you. They came for a fight or maybe it just escalates to that point. And they are not wearing any real protection. So a 2v1 is not ideal. So you throw the sword at the best target pull a dagger. Or you run. Sword may be expensive but your life is far more so.

[@The_Custos]

Especially if the only guy that was armed now has a sword in him.

[@ThomasAdkisson]

Really enjoyed this one man (: looks like you’re making good progress on your weight as well. Hats off to you mate. 🖤🌲

[@macacofrito]

Knowing it´s not historical, i´d like to see you try the Braveheart tecnique of sword throwing

[@p.s.9658]

Me too! Hrustwick did it representing a sagas passage.

[@TheMadKing724]

You should have demonstrated the side step parry with Fiore's sword in one hand guardl. You could have done it as a draw cut aswell. Also with the risk of throughing the sword. You should consider in a duel of arms you would likely have access to a few weapons. But I think the most important scenario to consider would be an suprise attack or ambush by multiple attackers. They surround you. The first guy draws his sword, if you are unable to reach your weapon in time, execute the 20th scholar of Stretto sword disarm (unarmed sword snatch). Strike the now disarmed guy with a half sword cut/bash. Then if there is enough space, throw the guy's sword at the next opponent closing in. Then draw your own weapon. Just some thoughts. The Flower of Battle is extremely versatile in giving you lots of situational techniques and close quarter options. Nice video.

[@_sargentocoelho_4441]

"YEET" -Fiore after running out of ideas.

[@yuritrasimaco5201]

a remake of one of the videos I met Shad for? what a beautiful start on wednesday! I demand a remake of End Him Rightly now hahahaha

[@kharga9046]

Thug: hey look it’s fiore! Fiore: sup guys you want my signa- Thug: yeah the so-called “sword master” why don’t you parry this you f*cking casual! *throws sword Fiore: little do you know you have triggered my trap card Thug:NANI?!

[@beefshorty1234]

This is why I love skal excellent video

[@Ranstone]

That "Dying man's rage" is very true in gunfights. Especially if you're chambering in M855, one round center of mass will rarely stop a contact, and after they've been shot, they tend to either mag-dump, or charge like a weeb-rambo. This is why CQB is so dangerous. unless you have a shotgun, you can literally shoot a man in the head, then watch him mag dump you point blank as he falls. When in doubt, use distance, a shotgun, or 40 mike mike.

[@TheOnlyWay2Go.]

MY BOY HA GOTTEN THICC -- its been a while since ive been here but nothing but love for Skallagrim

[@lisliaer7999]

Can you throw it underhanded? Edit: I'll just keep my questions to myself until the end...😖

[@onetwothreefour3957]

ever did some olympic spear throwing? try it with that technique, i'm curious if it'd help for distance, as the only way i could ever imagine throwing a sword if you see some bad guys about to get away. otherwise i'd always rather go up to the person and not throw my best weapon away

[@yashizuko]

Its the natural evolution of throwing a pommel!

[@robertcaseydavis]

I dig the technical swordsmanship input straight from an old medieval master's manual.

[@schwengalanga8296]

New recommended watch quickness record: 38 seconds

[@KostasK7117]

4 minutes

[@niohoggrniohoggr6848]

It seems to me that it would minimize the tell to start the throw from a wrath guard variation with the dominant or throwing hand already in position. In that case the only tell should be the shifting of the blade with the fingers. Although based on the picture the hand is fully telegraphed like a javelin or spear throw. I guess the method of choice depends on the distance and whether or not you value power or subtlety.

[@prismaticc_abyss]

5:10 What you really wanna do is to get... offline *closes KZbin, turns off pc*

[@BleakComposure]

I really enjoyed this one. I learned and I giggled, what more can I ask for? Thanks once again.

[@genobreaker1054]

Anytime I think of sword throwing, I think of the movie Ladyhawk. Anyone else here know the scene I am talking about?

[@downunderrob]

I actually thought of The Black Knight in Monty Python and The Holy Grail.

[@adambielen8996]

@@downunderrob A man of culture I see.

[@downunderrob]

@@adambielen8996 Well it's been twenty years since I've seen Ladyhawke, so my memory was fuzzy on the scene, Geno was referring to. Though I'm sure it involves Rutger Hauer and the evil Priest.

[@augpuppy]

Hey Skall , love the videos. Do you think you could upload more sparring videos and slow-mo break downs of techniques?

[@LuxisAlukard]

9:20 Maybe you run, after you hit him? I can't imagine someone with sword in their abdomen being able to run for very long... Edit: Note to myself - watch whole video, than comment

[@DoctorProph3t]

Good to see your arm is much better :D

[@NietzscheanMan]

Getting chunky man, you looked healthier a while ago. Take care of yourself. Enjoy your vids!

[@alecnolastname4362]

Its the Covid-15(lbs) all the white women on Twitter are saying that anyway... I don’t know how staying inside stopped anyone from doinv situps, pushups, and dead lifts with a box from storage....

[@septegram]

What, precisely, is the benefit to commenting on Skal's weight? How is it anyone's business but his?

[@clangford1212]

Didn't anyone ever teach you the wise old saying, "If you don't have anything nice to say, shut your fucking mouth." ? Skal already talked about his weight. Let the man make his videos and deal with his own life.

[@MaxSpiderX3]

@@septegram Agreed buddy. Also this misconception that you have only to be skinny or ripped to be healthy always kills me.

[@dazmo4348]

I think it’s just a puffy jacket

[@haveguitar]

I just love videos like this, where else can you watch a lesson in throwing a sword!

[@ryosuke707]

Great info, i can use this maneuver on my main protagonist in my novel that i work on, as he's able to recall his longsword.

[@Artifact276]

Wow, I've just started practising this for fun with my friend and we get more stuff about it! (We already mastered ending enemies rightly)

[@cosiabuffo8527]

At 5:16 {circa} about the movements: What if the picture from the manual shows the ending of the movement and not the start? Like you cut from your right shoulder {Posta di Donna if I'm right} towards your left.

[@leighton5608]

You are the medieval equivalent of forgotten weapons and I love it. Sword jesus

[@sevenproxies4255]

I guess that's why Jubei Kibagami in Ninja Scroll had his sword attached to some wire. So when he threw it, he could retrive it.

[@ScottKenny1978]

It also lets you pull the sword up after you use it as a step to get up the (surprisingly short) walls of a manor house.

[@filtratedbread]

There is also a lot about throwing swords, and other such items, with the Japanese samurai. Even read mention of it having a post battle role, with it keeping ones own self alive after being on a losing side. The premise was loose weapons / arrows, or even broken weapons ( like spear heads and such ), left on the ground that could be utilized to disrupting enemies mopping up after the fight was lost.

[@a091720626100]

GREAT VIDEO SKALL THANK YOU

[@bmxriderforlife1234]

interesting note of reference before the edo period in japan many schools had sword throwing techniques. musashi's niten ichi ryu is believed to have a sword throwing technique, the special thing about it is its one style that may still have it intact or at least a reconstruction of the technique and musashi did his sword throwing different to all the other schools. i always wonder if multiple throwing techniques mightve existed in european contexts. draw throws, throwing from sword and dagger, throwing to distract the enemy to switch weapons. like spear on the ground you have sword and shield other dude has a pole arm, chuck your sword pick up the spear and out range plus keep the shield if you can or also chuck a shield or drop it. for armored context you might be able to make someone flinch still, a flinch lets you run in with a shield and dagger while less armored and knock em to the ground use the shield to kinda pin em and stab at lighter armored areas and gaps. i also wonder if any techniques existed that flipped the sword as thrown making use of the balance to increase distance. like a half flip or full flip knife toss. or potentially just to land a pommel strike. i cant imagine getting hit in the face with a thrown sword pommel side first would feel pleasant. i can also imagine that if you broke a nose it could give you a chance to run away or take the other person out. or a bleeding wound from the forehead. blunt objects can still split the skin in the head. boxxers get cuts all the time. head wounds bleed alot and blood in the eye can make it difficult to see.

[@johnjriggsarchery2457]

And I think, this is why I'm learning to throw knives with both hands.

[@TheGeehanlolShow]

5:05 in regards to this, this is the correct way. Because it's a fundamental movement in boxing, or martial arts in general. Which date back thousands of years; this is generally the footwork you'd utilize when stepping off to get an alternate angle of attack or defense on an opponent while maintaining your stance

[@johnnypopulus5521]

Of all the videos I dont get notifications for it's when Skall does some Fiore.

[@morgwai667]

i love the "surprised enemy" face impression, LOLz :D

[@ofidiotabagista5259]

Skall knows we use his channel as a source to argue with the DM on the effectiveness and practicality of our character's silly moves.

[@gumbothegreat4596]

While playing Blade & Sorcery in VR, I found that the underhand throw works really well if you yourself are sprinting towards the enemy, as it makes up for the initial weakness of the throw.

[@ozmoses2492]

It would be interesting to see throwing tests with different types of swords.

[@sonofcelebrimbor7481]

Now I’m not a sword man, nor have I seen the manuscript, however I am a martial artist. We are always taught to step towards your backside (Sidestep). What’s the pros and cons, when armed with a sword at least, of moving forward (to your front side) rather than sidestepping (to your back side)?

[@townwitchdoctor5538]

One of the images showing this is Fiore vs the 3 ruffians which would probably be a good use for it, you throw your sword and the guy has to parry it while your 2 buddies also attack him. You might already have the advantage but he could be a renowned Italian sword master. The Archer's guard he shows for this with sword in two hands has him holding the tip, feigning the half-sword, and in armour holds the hilt normally and talks of it as an actual fencing guard as opposed to just for throwing the sword. You could make a 1 or 2 handed thrust, throw the sword or use it as a lever during grappling. It's surprising how often it comes up, I wonder if it was that common, or if it was something people just heard/worried about.

[@leemcgann6470]

I do have a suggestion... bark or the old leaves for a cushion for falling swords & such. I’m sure the gravel did a number on your sword

[@SovereignAUS]

I'm wondering if it might be easier to conceal the sword throw behind a feint over head strike or quickly transition from the back draw of a right hand thrust?

[@hernandogaribaldi8627]

You could also use the 'palo conejero' throwing technique wich the initial positions are also is similar to preparing to swing the weapon.

[@robertschetlick8946]

While setting up characters for D&D i had an idea for a bit of flare later in the game. To plant the seeds for what was going to happen (my character was a 2x dagger fighter/rogue) I casually asked the dungeon master (DM) what the range on a rapier was. Usual hand weapon ranges were say 10ft (1 extra grid space) for a staff, to say 45ft (8extra grid spaces) for a composite bow. My DM replied "its a rapier...rapier don't have range." I glanced up from writing, looked him dead in the eye and very seriously stated, "It does if you throw it..." He looked as if it had never occurred to him that those words could be put together in that order. Deadpan silence for 45sec and then gut busting laughter as it dawns on him, I was serious....

[@Zanemob]

I've been waiting for this.

[@Fuilleverte]

Add a cord that you can connect to the pommel and around your thumb you can perform something like an Atlatl in RPGs they have a spell called return where any thrown weapon returns to its user. Either teleporting to it's scabbard or flying back which becomes quite fun with the weapons path

[@Solrex_the_Sun_King]

So if ending them rightly with a pommel fails, just chuck the entire sword then?