Sword on horseback: How annoying is carrying a medieval sword on horseback? (We try it out)

The Medieval Sword was a ubiquitous weapon on the battlefield. How was it worn on horseback? (we try it out). #sword #knight #horse
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[@arayashikinoshaka]

Warlord always steals the show, sorry jason, but he's the real star here

[@ModernKnight]

I know!

[@Mrequine1]

@@ModernKnight how about the origins of dressage

[@Mrequine1]

@RIchyJ Productions moan!!!! 🤣🤣

[@PalleRasmussen]

Talos too, both very goodhearted, attentive and focused horses.

[@krislamb613]

What about wearing the sword upside down and on your back?

[@thrownswordpommel7393]

Jason and Warlord are like the real life Geralt and Roach.

[@AndrewFraser1]

Our 13th cent re-enactment group spent a while being confused about wearing a sword (similar to your norman design scabbard). On foot its much more comfortable and practical to have the sword on your hip - the movement is more neutral and higher on the waist is a bit uncomfortable. BUT, sources show that that swords were worn higher on the waist which isn't as practical or comfortable. So we lived with the contradiction as we fight tournaments on foot. Then one day we went and had a session on horses. My friend was in full knights kit. He got on the horse, and for comfort the first thing he did was hike the belt up to his waist.. AH!! now we see! Jump off the horse, waist belt is high. 10 minutes later after the scabbard smacked the horses flanks which led to an unscheduled trip to the woods at high speed, he then twisted the belt so the sword was more in front of him. which resolved that issue and made cutting the horses ears off less likely.

[@ModernKnight]

Yes I agree, the higher belt position is a cavalry thing.

[@richarddietzen3137]

@@ModernKnight What about a sheathed scimitar in a sash like a cummerbund, around the waist as seen in Laurence of Arabia with Peter O’toole?

[@J8n3eyr3]

Pandemic binge watching- In medieval times I would have just died from the plague, so this is much better.

[@Camaika1997]

I just love ~ the way you treat your horses! You rarely see people handling their horses with both love AND skill.

[@SamK-qz2gt]

Nice video Warloard! Thanks for bringing your knight with his swords!

[@HisameArtwork]

Min 9:01 the horse gives him an epic side glance. Love it. "Watcha doin' hooman? Cat was right, they are weird."

[@Tsototar]

I was about to post something about the horse looking back at the 9m mark too, then I noticed you'd already done it 😊

[@DieFlabbergast]

The cat would know: always believe a cat.

[@michaelmerck7576]

@@DieFlabbergast especially a Cheshire cat

[@caitlinhalliday4468]

At the start, Warlord just kept peeking at him like, “Are we doing anything fun yet?” 💛

[@daisyxfaith]

A man with a horse, a sword, long hair AND a history buff... 😍

[@SUB0SCORION]

When he drew the sword from the back of the horse was pretty majestic

[@SUB0SCORION]

Dr. Phil's creampie lounge Thank you, you sexy beast Doctor Phil. He will never have a sexy forehead like yours

[@meri_teri_82]

Mirax3, I agree. A very romantic figure indeed.

[@Paslayas]

To fully appreciate the equipment, he must wear stockings a la Henry VIII😏

[@InnannasRainbow]

Mmmm, I know what you mean. Watching him wear his armor and 'fight' is quite enticing.

[@valandil7454]

Such a well behaved horse, beautiful ☺

[@andrewfewtrell3983]

You show the nuances of history and help to bring it to life, any small detail and you're instantly their trying to work it out. Great channel really appreciate the dedication you put in. You must be very happy.

[@ModernKnight]

Thanks for that!

[@scubasteve3743]

Warlord wasn’t impressed. At all.

[@SUB0SCORION]

just give him a carrot! that will satisfy his interests

[@zymuur]

9:00 "no"

[@Batavijf]

Clay Indeed, "could you not, please?"

[@ILMENTULATORE]

what a badass name, though!

[@Gunslinger1875]

Better than anything you have I guess?

[@auntlynnonline6206]

I'm so glad War Lord is willing to put up with all of this so we can see it. Please give him an apple from 'us'! Great video. Thank you.

[@madmattgaming3951]

8:59 Warlord be like "Bro, that's annoying, can you not? k thanks"

[@akoilady9097]

Warlord photobombed you! He is such a lovely lad. I think he wanted your attention.

[@wayneparker9331]

Came for the history lesson but found myself just enjoying and watching Warlord’s every movement. 🐎

[@jonravenwulf7788]

When you touched Warlords side with the sword he just looked at you lol you really are blessed to have such a good horse mate.

[@14USMA]

Jean de Joineville indicated in his first-hand account of a battle during the 7th crusade that he was equipped with two swords. One was attached to his person and one on the side of his horse. He mentions having to draw the "horse sword" as a lance strike made it impossible for him to reach the one at his waist.

[@beardedbjorn5520]

That is very interesting, it implies that he had his horse mounted sword on the right side.

[@manchagojohnsonmanchago6367]

@@beardedbjorn5520 like tatars and russians heavy horsemen or mongol noyans ect they probably carried 2 swords the one on the horse longer than the other on your belt. the one used on horse of the russians can have a 1.5 meter blade

[@beardedbjorn5520]

@@manchagojohnsonmanchago6367 that’s interesting

[@manchagojohnsonmanchago6367]

@@beardedbjorn5520 yeah poles 16-18th centuries carried 2 swords on horseback too due to this tatar influence as many of their troops were tatars, .. but i think such long swords only used on horseback got far back in nomad histor, there is savres with peircing points that are 130cm blades found in the altai for example, so its likely they carried two swords. as the shorter swords have different blade styles and some long swords are very specialised, id guess there woukd be different belts or hangers for the two types. the price of such long swords in 1500s russia was sometimes 4-6x that of a regular sabre because they were long quality steel blades with a point to pierce mail and leather armor

[@dubuyajay9964]

@@manchagojohnsonmanchago6367 Has two handed swords ever been used on a horse? Just "steering" with leg commands when using it?

[@AKRenlor]

Started tapping Warlord in that soft point and goes, "What are you doing back there!?"

[@rovers141]

7:08 I don't have hardly any experience with medieval weapons or armor but I am good with horses, having grown up in rural parts of the US where horses are still used for cattle and rodeos. I can tell you that a good rider with a well trained horse doesn't need to hold the reins at all times. You can give commands to your horse with your feet, or assuming the noise levels aren't too high around you, your horse can also take simple audible commands such as "clicks" and "smooches", etc. I would imagine that if a knight really needed to he could drop the reins for a moment and still have control of his horse.

[@stacyenzmann1230]

You know, I asked this exact thing at a HEMA clinic I attended some time back and I got a really interesting answer from the instructors: there are a couple fight book plays we know of where mounted knights would close fencing distance into saddle grappling, in which scenario you'd first make a grab at the reigns to take control of the opponents horse, and if your opponents hand's aren't in control of the reigns, they're SOL. One that was directly referenced was from Fiore's 'Fiore di Battaglia' (45th Verso in the Getty); you can see the "play" of stealing the reigns if you go to the mounted fencing section and scroll down to number thirty: wiktenauer.com/wiki/Fiore_de'i_Liberi#Mounted_Fencing

[@PacdemonStudios1]

It also wouldn't be unreasonable to assume that anyone who could afford to take a horse into battle would have also practiced drawing a sword quite a lot, especially knights who were trained for years

[@vincentproductions8963]

this dude is definitely a time traveler, Sir.Jason Kingsley .

[@LightworkerKuri]

I remember way back long ago now it seems, when I first started riding horses. My instructor told me, we always mount on the left side of the horse, it was due to knights wearing swords and the sword would get in the way if they tried to mount from the right :) I’m glad you showed that and talked about it!

[@marybrown4469]

I find it very admirable the way you treat your horses. Thank you.

[@OneMeanArtist]

Growing up with horses you're taught that traditionally you always mount from the left side, but it's neat to learn the reason for why that came to be (makes sense since most ppl being right handed and wearing their sword on the left hip makes for easier mounting). Also, wouldn't they use a long saddle blanket (caparison) as part of the tack in order to prevent the sword from bumping and rubbing against the horses flanks? Just a thought. Great vids as always!

[@lcmiracle]

As with bardings, caparisons weren't always used. And since he started with norman swords, the Bayeux tapestry actually depicted no armored horses. Every norman knight rode horses with no coverings.

[@aaron756]

@Real Aiglon Actually the reason why most people get on the left side of a horse is cause, like people, horses have a favored side. And also like humans mostly favor the right side, horses usually favor the left. I know this cause I’ve worked with horses most my life.

[@professormetal4411]

​@@aaron756 But, isn't it possible that horses favoring their left is an adaptation they developed from being mounted on the left side for over 1,000 years?

[@aaron756]

@@professormetal4411 No cause a horse today wasn’t mounted a thousand years ago. A horse that has never been rode has no clue about riding, regardless of how many or their ancestors have been rode. They aren’t connected like that and anyone who says they are has never worked with or tamed horses.

[@mrbrianparker]

Warlord is a lovely boy. All of that horse emotion and personality upstaging Jason at every minute possible. Love those animals, they are quite extraordinary.

[@adrielrowley]

Jason, love how Warlord when first handling the swords making noise Warlord investigated rather than being shy. Obviously very at ease and intelligent. Animals say a lot if we pay attention and thanks to you seeing more of the language of horses.

[@Monkaylova]

Talhoffer does mention that one should draw the sword above the rein hand, to prevent cutting your reins. That is the possibility number two which Jason eliminate.

[@PieterBreda]

Or cutting your horse's ears off

[@wobblysauce]

Most of the attempts of drawing the sword were fine, the arm was lower/back of the Hilt and clear and free.

[@neuroticshark3114]

I'm sure you get this comment a thousand times a day but Warlord is absolutely the prettiest horse to ever live. Ethereal. 200/10. I'll follow him anywhere.

[@ModernKnight]

thank you

[@TobyVenables]

One thing that interests me about the change in suspension methods is how they reflect the availability (or not) of your other hand. Because the earlier method is strapped quite tight it's easy to draw with one hand, but later methods are sufficiently loose that you may need to hold the scabbard to draw it cleanly (certainly this is true of very late battle swords such as military sabres, which literally hang off the waist). This is obviously important when your left hand is required to hold a shield, as is almost certainly the case with the Norman example. Later, of course, shields fall out of use among armoured knights, simply because the armour is effective enough on its own. That availability of the other hand also leads to an increase in the use of two-handed swords. How all this relates to being on horseback, I have no idea (though you probably have...) - but I'm also aware that actually fighting from horseback became *less* frequent towards the end of the medieval period. We tend to think of knights in full plate armour launching great cavalry charges, but by the time of the Wars of the Roses they were rare, and it was far more usual to dismount and go into a pitched battle on foot (partly because armour had become so effective, partly perhaps because of the impact of archery on cavalry). All of those things taken together clearly have a big influence on the suspension method. What struck me the most, though, when strapping on a sword, was how awkward it was going up and down stairs... Combine that with the cramped space of a tower spiral staircase, and wearing a sword becomes a really major pain. I have a strong suspicion that swords were simply carried most of the time.

[@jeffwebster402]

The hours and hours of training are so evident here. Warlord is at ease being still, under lights, and with Sir Jason making alk sorts of clinking noises with his swords, which he must be used to. Excellent horsemanship on full display here.

[@mireillelebeau2513]

Sometimes Jason haven't the answer, But he never misses the question that makes all the differences.

[@ArtanisOwns]

Warlord is such a proud boy! he's so cool! I love to see you riding around with the sword out, swinging it and all. It's rad to see a modern knight

[@spaztron5000]

Warlord lightly stomping his back hoof kept making me smile. ^_^

[@crreplogle]

Tapestry art seems to suggest that the sword suspension for horseback was quite a bit different than that of a foot soldier. The sword is position much further forward and much more vertical than at an angle.

[@TorchwoodPandP]

Funnily samurai mount from the right, not the left…

[@christina1wilson]

I love your relationship with your horses. You can see how much they trust you.

[@thankfulgrateful9623]

My goodness,Warlord is so beautiful and majestic.. wonderfully trained..and such a beautiful union of man and beast!

[@sterlingwallace7465]

I love the little details you share from getting out there and actually doing the things 👌👌

[@robertlombardo8437]

Awww, Warloooord! He's conquered our hearts. 🥰 🐎

[@edgeeffect]

He's such a good boy.... all that "mucking around" and he just lets you get on with it.

[@sigiluvsu]

I love your care for your horse (your little hello when Warlord was nudging you at the beginning was so sweet) and how much you love the minutiae of history as much as you love the grand things

[@isaaclaw7317]

If you wear the sword lower it sits against your leg which pushes it out of the way more. See later 18th/19th century cavalry swords which are very low.

[@choiettech]

The cutting of the inside of the arm could be one explanation why single edge swords became popular with Cavalry, provided the edge was facing down. Which is something that both Samurai and other asian cultures did

[@ModernKnight]

very interesting point.

[@choiettech]

@@ModernKnight actually i take my point back, i upon some light experimenting will dull swords realised that the main problem comes from the true edge. So either double or single edge sword would still be able to cut the inside of the arm. Could you also do a video on how swords would be used on horseback? Since the two main forms that I'm aware of is cutting from horseback, which seems quite dangerous to the horse, and a more thrusting approach like seen in tent pegging.

[@Jim-fi4dc]

Warlord is probably the most beautiful horse I have ever seen.

[@Oracle_]

Man, you and your horse are both majestic as fuck

[@madnessbydesign1415]

It's refreshing to see a scholar who likes to get his hands dirty. Having theories is all fine and good, but until you test them in real-world conditions, they're just theories. I really like this channel, and I wish you great success! :)

[@ModernKnight]

Thanks, having a go s one of the reasons I do this channel.

[@madnessbydesign1415]

@@ModernKnight Wow, I didn't expect a response, let alone such a fast one! Your enthusiasm for the subject matter comes through, and is a large part of what makes these episodes more engaging. I also like your attitude of 'different tools/weapons for different times/applications'. That tells me you've actually used them, and thought about their application (a weapon will tell you how to use it, if you let it). With your knowledge, enthusiasm, and good production values, I look forward to watching the rest of this series (and hopefully more to come)... :)

[@jonravenwulf7788]

Your horse is trying to tell you something mate. I mean hes so patient I love it such a good horse.

[@soulfire2588]

Being descended from Polish nobility, I've always been fascinated with Polish knights (later hussars), since my ancestors actually were mounted soldiers. In old paintings I've seen, I know that they did in fact wear their szablas on their hips, as well as directly on the saddle (hilt in front) as you've mentioned. Granted, szablas are curved Easter European blades, so I'm not sure if that would work for a straight Western sword...

[@ModernKnight]

interesting, I have very little experience of curved swords.

[@maggiepie8810]

I believe that a good hint is to look at how the Royal Guard and mounted police are riding with sabres and batons. I also think that there's a clear benefit to a single edged weapon, such as the sabre, on horseback. A single edged weapon can be carried with the blunt side of the weapon against the body, and there's also less risk of accidentally hurting the horse.

[@longsword1969]

I know they didn't carry them on their backs but it seems it would be a convenient way to travel on horseback when not to battle

[@rolandruesch6862]

I believe, when traveling, weapons and suits of armer were carried on another horse managed by a squire.

[@longsword1969]

I think mostly only knights could afford a squire other lower men at arms could have carried there own gear.

[@williamphillips6779]

Admittedly this is US Cavalry related, but we were taught to hold the reins low by the pommel and tight against the waist, then draw the saber over the rein-hand (blade out so as not to amputate your hand, but then this is for a single-edged saber). Of course, we always wore leather cavalry gauntlets. So I would (dare I say it) 'assume' that the riding style would have been modified from a 'rains high' to a 'reins low' for the draw. Just my two cents worth (sorry, we haven't used the 'tuppence' in a couple hundred years). Keep up the good work.

[@pvsampson]

When I was younger and riding I was taught the left hand/arm was at times kept hanging at the side of the body.Maybe this is a carry over from the days of wearing the sword to avoid the contact with the arm.

[@markgaston3824]

I'm no where close to your experience, for me growing up in the USA and having ponies and horses as a child and teenager was a great time as well as a life experience, and so I've always been extremely interested in fighting styles on and off horses I read about and watch reenactments of battles and other different ways that individuals would use their swords (I'm really interested in swords and how they effected our history over time, and also the way that people would think of a specific sword almost as it was alive just like you would with hourse, with it being just as important) and the two ways that seem to be most prevalent was reins down to the left or right of your waist so that the forarm or palm would rest on the top of the scabbard and the other hand would draw the sword, the other method is the scabbard is attached to the saddle normally in front of the leg with enough strap so as if you're right handed you would reach down grabbing scabbard close to the hilt with your left hand pulling the sword out with the right hand while temporarily letting the reins dropped over the pommel of the saddle. The first being use with the idea of using the sword as a main weapon in an event like a charge, the later seems to be with the idea that the sword is a backup for some other main weapon such as a lance. I just found your channel and I have really enjoyed your videos it's refreshing to see someone taking such an active role in trying to show how our ancestors fought and died, and also how they lived and went about their ways of doing things.

[@rozzaziobrown6515]

Just found this channel and I have a feeling I'll be watching it all spring break

[@jackavalon8366]

Fascinating as usual. Some cutaways of the swordbelt fastening process would make it more professional and interesting. It's great to see there are still horsemen pursuing this ancient skill.

[@katencat]

I truly appreciate that you always ask and answer the questions I truly want to know.

[@DavidM-um2uk]

You can tell how much you love Warlord by how you talk to him

[@Subtleknife12367]

For more modern british military swords there is a hook on the frog. It allows you to hitch the sword right up onto the belt itself and dramatically changes the position of the sword so it is pretty much pointing straight down. Perhaps medieval scabbards had this on them. Would mean when walking around you can have it loose and dangling which I presume looked cool at the time then you hook the sword up higher when riding to ensure it was easily reachable and not hitting the horse.

[@robertnewell5057]

Warlord looking magnificent as ever

[@angelflorezescalante3862]

Warlord, a excelent name for a battle horse, thank you for the inspiration 😁

[@darienchiba5060]

Fantastic series of videos. Keep up the great work!

[@ineedabetterusername7424]

Interesting point about drawing a sword while riding and still keeping the arm safe. As for carrying the sword on the saddle vs. the hip, I believe Jean de Joinville in his account of a battle in which he and several French knights were defending a small bridge, recounts that they were taken by surprise by a group of enemies so quickly and tightly-packed that he had no room to draw the sword at his waist, so he had to draw the one from his saddle. Of course, sword-draw technique wasn't the focus of his chronicle, but it's interesting how he just casually mentions the sword in his saddle as if his audience already knew that's where a sword would be -- despite wearing one already on his person. Fortune favors the redundant, apparently...

[@eugenio5774]

I love how Warlord is like "mmh, what u have here hooman? is it muchies? no, no munchies. mh, wat dis? foot? no interesting, me wants munchies"

[@deanwilson354]

i bet you.. since everything was so customized. that every knight had a certain way they had their things. i think you are on with them. you would say these things to your "team" and they would try to fix it.

[@christinab1611]

my favourite thing about this video is how you can ever so slightly hear the rain pattering away on the roof

[@C-mz1bl]

See, I was always under the impression that in order to equip a weapon, you have to press the "Inventory" button, then go to "Equipment", then select the weapon you want, then press "A" to equip. Then the weapon just sort of hovers on your back or around your hip

[@AnonymousBosch3158]

8:58 "What are you doing back there, my friend?"

[@herbertgearing1702]

My guess is that saddle scabbards were the best solution ultimately, much like the ones used for cavalry carbines in the US Civil War. This demonstration gave me an interesting idea - could a soldier implement a brace for his back similar in design to the wings of the winged Hussars which carried a set of small spears, javelins, or the like? It would keep them out of the way and would eliminate the need for a porter/page to rearm them after every charge.

[@ccityplanner1217]

Army officers wore swords on horseback until quite recently, maybe not recently enough to get a first-hand account but well into the photographic age.

[@michaelpage4199]

I love this video. Warlord is such a beautiful horse.

[@Aznaveh]

Very interesting to watch drawing the blade. It seems if the blade is long then it would be nearly impossible to draw easily on the horseback. I think curved blades might be easier

[@ModernKnight]

what an interesting idea, something to look into in the future I think.

[@astrick1768]

I would think the curved sword/scabbard also moves the point up so it isn't whacking the horse as much.

[@beardedbjorn5520]

Maybe this is the reason the Sabre became popular with the nomadic steppe cultures, easier riding.

[@AthenaCreamer]

Warhorse flinched when he said, “That’s about SIT.”

[@NervozniZivota]

Been thinking about it, having realised we always ride with bare swords without scabbards at events and then, while watching this vid, I realised that in some ancient depictions the nobles on foot have their sword sheeth positioned literally in front of their left leg. Also, do note how high they wore belts compared to us today- at waist and not on hips. Tnx for vids. Just keep em coming. 👍

[@SizzleCorndog]

I like how the entire time Warlord is just like "what is this madman doing"

[@DingoAteMeBaby]

i love your enthusiasm!

[@ibonarzua2811]

Loved the video. Tinny details never get attention

[@thetiniestpirate]

This was lovely. A delightful exploration in practicality.

[@blackjackkittyyy4682]

Beautiful horse! Loved the video content and your kind treatment of Warlord.

[@trevorcollins9297]

Such a very interesting video, thank you for sharing and what a beautiful horse. I know nothing about horses and wish I did being a country man but warlord is stunning!!

[@OLIVERTHOMPSON1]

Very interesting video. Great stuff!

[@seymourfields3613]

In war, you have to think the small problems of having a sword on a horse were out stripped by the desire to have a back up weapon in case something happened to your main weapon. We know the epic scene of a knight drawing his sword from a metallic sheath and leading a charge likely wasn't reality. The knight would much more likely have charged in with a lance, lowered it at the last moment to strike his target, and then moved back out of there. If he was cut off from his withdrawal, the lance would likely be dropped (if not released or broken from the charge) and the sword drawn as quickly as possible to defend himself and fight his way out. The time frame you're talking about, in part, predates knights and you would have more skirmisker style light cav with spears or poleaxes instead of lances, but the situation would still be the sword being drawn for a fighting withdrawal after a charge. What is interesting, is the lance used later on is much less useful after the initial charge once mounted melee begins.

[@Falconlibrary]

I've never carried a sword but I grew up on a ranch in Kansas. We had to ride the fences and always carried a .22 rifle "just in case" we ran into trouble. I carried mine in a holster strapped to the right side of the saddle. Why wouldn't medieval warriors strap their swords to the side of the saddle? It's easier to draw and is out of the way until you need it.

[@angelinabrown2931]

They could have done just that. Problem is there's no real evidence proving WHAT they did. Jason's approach is to just try different ways and guessing what was the most likely.

[@MagizardInternet]

Iirc, sometimes they did have them strapped to the saddle. I don't think it's very common due to what they said above, if you dismounted, it stays on the horse.

[@chrislefroy1034]

Australian light horse squadrons during WW1 often had a leather rifle bucket on the right side of the saddle for the Lee Enfield rifle to sit in when they were in transit. It was relatively easy to retrieve if needed, but if the unit was expecting a fight, then they slung them with their slings for quicker access. No reason a knight couldn't have had 2 carrying methods depending on if they were just traveling, or traveling to a battle.

[@Kshlan]

I’ve enjoyed following your series so much! It’s been fascinating and informative. Thank you! Do you have any suggested readings that could help with further questions?

[@kristeyh2761]

I appreciate this series and how you care for your horses.

[@jaredfoust9210]

he's so nice to his horses. it's gotta be that you had different backup weapons, smaller daggers and hammers. We hear about maces with knights a lot.

[@frantucker608]

Yep, making yourself bleed out before encountering the enemy generally considered a bad thing! LOL

[@Phoenix-yu5td]

i saw painting from medieval times and i saw they carried there swords attached to the thighs pointing downwards

[@ThomasRonnberg]

You have very beautiful and well behaved horses

[@scaredofghosts6813]

I like the channel i just wish he did more than just medieval..i wanna see this content with a 19th century calvary saber

[@leemcgann6470]

The drag of the scabbard looks like it not only will hit the horse on the flank but also in some of the movements of the horse, it will likely jab your mount in the flank. & a soft scabbard could possibly tear out & stab your horse with the blade.

[@thefourseasons100]

thank you!! this was super helpful for my book lol

[@ModernKnight]

Glad it was helpful!

[@sirwi11iam]

Thank you for your vids!

[@danimalgb8387]

Interesting point of view. Thanks.

[@danielkleinheksel8853]

Love the simplicity of early medieval style.

[@slgarrett]

Napoleonic sword suspension allowed the weapon to be hitched up when mounted, or let down on foot. Is it possible that 15th C. knights adjusted their weapon's suspension so that it's more rigid while mounted, and more flexible on the ground?

[@anne-marievini4980]

As a rider this is a question that has always just wandered around in the back of my head, particularly how the sword moved in various positions of the horse. Great to see it in action to truly understand how it works/doesn't work. If you ever get a chance I would love to see you compare many of the medieval knight topics that you cover with those of another great, but very different, horse based war nation - Mongolia. Just a thought if you ever feel the impulse :)

[@sunflowervillager]

What if the sword was parallel to your thigh? Probably not great for drawing it but then it wouldn't be hitting against the horse

[@AnnaAnna-uc2ff]

He's a good boy.

[@saarlann]

Great video. Explains why maces and cavalry hammers were so popular.

[@sugaz5435]

Warlord has such a great character lol

[@landroamer1000]

Mabye they twisted the whole belt around on them so that it sat more kind of on their front. That seems like it would stop the slapping against the horse and move the blade away from your left hand

[@thenorthernlion9176]

Roamer's Rambles litterally looked for this exact comment, hah, dont see how that would be an issue, sure the sword should sit tight etc, but your idea seems like the perfect solution for this situation

[@groglas]

also had this thought, possibly a bad idea to have the sword angled out and away from you whilst riding in formation? or are the swords short enough to allow it? I don't have any experience with either riding horses or swords like this, but food for thought.

[@nighthunter3039]

@@groglas I'm not realy seeing a problem with it. It would angle the Sword only a few centimeters away enough to get out of the way and to not hit the horse but still not far enough to hinder riding in formation. But to realy know we have to watch Jason and a few others try that I guess ^^ (would love to see it) @Roamer's Rambles on tepestry swords on horsemen are often depictet siting further forward on the hip than on footmen. So it seems possible that this was indeed the way to go.