The Arms Museum - Trip to Brescia [Part 1]

[@KnightSquire]

Hi, for anyone who is interested, never fear, I am in fact still alive. Me and my wife have a little one now, and I'm doing some career stuff. But all is well. I mainly stopped doing KZbin to focus on my club and my own fencing, figured my time was better spent sword in hand than sitting editing. These videos took a really long time for me to edit, and I didn't wanna be one of those youtubers who talks endlessly about a topic they don't actually know well. I still write videos, and have a lot of ideas, just the other day I was shopping for a bunch of stuff to make a video. I hope to come back to it at some point, I really do... but as I'm sure people can understand KZbin videos (though really good fun) are hard work and time consuming, time I just don't seem to find much of right this second. Yours lovingly, Ser Knightius of Squire

[@ColossalSwordFormAndTechnique]

Omg! That's great man. Long as you doing well. Gratz!

[@damaldazzar]

Good to know you're still alive and swording.

[@robertodeluca1786]

Don't worry We still love you. True love pass the test of time

[@Dharzjinion]

oh thank God - so glad to hear :)

[@ericonmarzs]

Its sad to see few videos but that's fair, how is the hema club going?

[@Vermbraunt]

RIP this channel. Hope you come back at some point

[@SuperLumipallo]

WHERE ARE YOU DUDE!? part1 suggest there is more videos coming.... WHEN!!!? WE WANT MOAR!!!!

[@jantrzeci1851]

This chanel had such potential. It is so sad its dead

[@jovanciric2742]

Well, he himself said that he made the channel to find people for starting a club. He has a club for 2 years now, so no reason to upload (although i would love it if he did)

[@jantrzeci1851]

@@jovanciric2742 Big deal, Kevin Donelly has been a HEMA practisioner for 10 years now xd

[@jovanciric2742]

@@jantrzeci1851 Yeah i know, but this channel was made for the purpose of finding future clan members. It has fulfilled that purpose for our man and he has less reason to upload.

[@brendan9868]

Are you good man? I’m a bit concerned since you haven’t uploaded in almost a year

[@nik774]

Oh yeah what the hell happened to him?

[@dreadrath]

I think Brian Danner finally got him.

[@elirantuil5003]

Those maces are just beautiful.

[@adam-bf8li]

KnightSquire looks like an awesome Hema ObiWan.

[@xiezicong]

Missing your videos. :'( Also understanding that IRL is hard but I want to let you know that people do care about your content. Happy New Year and wish you the best!

[@StorminNormanTheMormon]

Hope you're well man

[@tomkarnuta2201]

Thanks for posting. My Albion Breccia just got delivered Friday, super awesome to see the original on your video. My original order was for the Regent and I changed it for the Breccia 6 months into to wait. The new order went all the way to the bottom of the pile so I had plenty of time to save a bit more cash.

[@ktoth29]

"That was a lot more steps..." Funny how they put castles in the most inconvenient places

[@Hildigis]

oh no, he did it again

[@kieranlock3070]

I had this reaction when i saw the weapons in the royal armouries in the tower of london. So glad to feel rationlised at the loss of words when you see a weapon

[@inwerd6540]

You introduced me to hema thank you

[@Mettwurschtbrot]

I got the albion brescia spadona. My First and only albion sword. Yes it expensive but man it is well worth every cent. Get it!!! You have seen it! Can you imagine how good it handles? Perfect in cutting and thrusting. And the pommel is the most beautiful and for striking also useful one that ever existed in history. Get it while it is still available and make a video!

[@hungry0wl550]

Honestly knight squire (or john whatever you like best) you are really cool and have really taught me a lot about HEMA while making me laugh at the same time. You've come really far since your introduction video. i cant say im your oldest sub or your most active one but i can in all honesty say that i really love your videos (including the ones where you just vent to the camera about your training that day or your plans) and one day hope to be as active in the HEMA community as you (hell you're even working on that app which will help people know even more about HEMA). I just hope that you keep making these videos and have as much fun making them as we do watching them. ps: sorry i wrote so much its just really cool to have someone who's videos entertain you as much as they teach you.

[@KnightSquire]

Thank you for this wonderful message. Means a lot.

[@hungry0wl550]

KnightSquire wow heck i didn't know you actually read these that's so crazy!!!! idk what to say man you're super awesome keep up the good work can't wait for the next vid!!

[@lucanic4328]

If you managed to see Mantova, which is not so far from Brescia, there is a lovely Museum with the oldest 15th century armor in Italy. And it's a wonderful city too

[@dimitrizaitsew1988]

Is there going to be part two? This video is like 5 months old.

[@abcdef-cs1jj]

Dude, your inactivity is worrying me. Especially after calling this video a [Part 1]. It would be really cool to add a disclaimer that you aren't going to upload anymore or something. I keep checking back and there is just nothing ... hope you are well.

[@ColossalSwordFormAndTechnique]

He probably got dumped by his girlfriend, or maybe they have a baby. And they been busy. Or maybe they both died or became homeless. Or maybe they're in prison? Hmmm... 🤨🤔😌😏🙄😑😎😤

[@KnightSquire]

I'm really sorry, I actually did have a baby. :D Hope to get back to KZbin at some point.

[@ColossalSwordFormAndTechnique]

@@KnightSquire Your thoughts on coronavirus? Been a while good sir.

[@ludovicocammisa9320]

I suggest you to visit the Stibbert museum in Florence, it has an awesome collection of weapons and suits of armor

[@Paul-ng3xn]

I guess, the selling the kidney thing , did go a bit problematic...

[@SkylordHoward]

Wait a sec, I think I've been there. Shame I didn't know that "that" sword was there. I was just in awe from all the items there!

[@orsettomorbido]

Wow, such a cool video! And the sword is amazing!

[@sarasthoughts]

I’m laughing so much, I live in Brescia so it’s so fun to see it as an actual interesting place lol

[@MasterGreybeard]

If you have the time, try visiting the "Klingenmuseum" in the traditional knife makers city Solingen in Germany. It's quite cool and has a ton of original swords.

[@hungry0wl550]

Dear knightsquire I hope you're doing well. It's been a bit since your last video so I hope you're okay. I've been rewatching your old videos in the meantime but can't wait for new ones since it's kind of hard to find a youtuber who does hema videos that are as fun to watch as yours.

[@palacsintapalacsinta7750]

2:47 and he died

[@palacsintapalacsinta7750]

2:17 and he died

[@marcogiulianotti2017]

W Brescia, my city ❤️

[@connorgrainger7842]

I didnt get any notifications when this fist come out

[@raphaeljara2720]

amazing

[@fasckira]

Great video! What is it about the Brescia that gets you hyped in particular?

[@Mettwurschtbrot]

If you'd ask me, i'd say that it has quite a unice look under all the existing longswords. Simple but elegant. And it is the perfect tool for what it is made for. The ultimate sword u might say. And the albion version gives you the best and most accurate replica while using the best possible materials and heat treatment. No matter what you order from them it will always be absolutely perfect in function and asthetics. And the brescia is just such and optimised design while looking absolutely amazing....could talk forever here i just love this sword. Got it from albion and man its just perfect

[@himanshuwilhelm5534]

They did not survive the trip back, however, and as such, there hasn't been an upload in 8 months.

[@Chaosism]

@2:17 - Wow... Are you even still alive after uploading this video?!?

[@brandorgraccus6653]

bubs

[@Chaosism]

Bran'dor Graccus kzbin.info/www/bejne/l37Nk3yphNt8bqs

[@palacsintapalacsinta7750]

No more videos since then lol

[@brumalogresteer4124]

@@palacsintapalacsinta7750 is he stuck in Italy? Is he in trouble with the Mob? Dead? Where is he.....

[@palacsintapalacsinta7750]

@@brumalogresteer4124 i have no idea bro

[@opiwaran354]

Damn, you got buffer

[@ColossalSwordFormAndTechnique]

Been sometime since you've uploaded. Are you dead? 🤨🤔 Edited In 2020: He's alive! Alive I tells yas!!! 😌😏🙄 A little overexggerated sorry lol.

[@helmbreaker8622]

Part 2

[@bathrobebattousai84]

I’d go in and try to order one of everything. 🤔😂

[@addeel1337]

When will you uppload the next video Sir KnightSquire?

[@sharpestbulb]

i bet I know what the viewing analytics are going to be like for this vid

[@askalle_2971]

Hey man what are you doing man ???

[@Ezio999Auditore]

Is he alive??????

[@ColossalSwordFormAndTechnique]

Yeah. He's got a little one. So he's been unable to upload videos.

[@helmbreaker8622]

Come back

[@calebfail2116]

Sooooo..... is this channel dead now? Shame, loved this stuff.

[@ColossalSwordFormAndTechnique]

He's alive. Look at the replies at some of the comments.

[@Chaosism]

@6:06 - Such a dreamer. :) Once you get a little more rich and famous, the next Albion you get can be the Brescia! ;)

[@Estupitastico]

Chaosism yours is one of the most patronizing comments directed to a content cretor i've ever read.

[@Chaosism]

Estupitastico I'm sorry it came across that way to you, but I can understand. Joel's got a great sense of humor, and that's all that was meant by it. In fact, I actually hope he can one day build up to afford it. And he's also committed himself more to making videos, here, so he may garner some well-deserved Patreon support!

[@Estupitastico]

Chaosism it was just the feeling i got from your choice of words but that's obviously very subjective. Thank you for not snapping immediatly as usually happens on the internet.

[@Chaosism]

Estupitastico Oh, yeah. It's difficult to discern subtle meaning from just text, for sure.

[@juanpablogonzalez8528]

So... is Brian Danner keeping you hostage again?

[@schwertschwinger]

Wow nice Music! Did you made this? Will you visit Germany as well in the Future? I live in Front of a Castle ;) (I know, like EVERY German...)

[@xiezicong]

Nope, it's Kevin MacLeod's 8bit Knight. Both MedievalReview and Skallagrim use his music because it's royalty-free.

[@James-cs6oy]

That totally is your feder Joel ! We're all sick of cleaning it for you :P

[@vedymin1]

Brescia spadona ftw !!!

[@polakpolak4290]

Dude, you're still alive?

[@FedericoMalagutti]

Like you i've been in front of that sword, staring at it for like... Too much probably XD

[@lucifer0247]

you should defenitely watch berserks sword fighting and tell us if its practical :D

[@chickensandwich1589]

kewl

[@MrPants-zu6dm]

Dear Knight squire I just watched the new robin hood movie and it was awful. Truly awful. Right away I thought to myself that you would be the right person to make a video explaining why the movies fight scenes are unrealistic. What stands out the most to me is that the characters use war bows as if they were assault rifles, "clearing" rooms and fighting house to house as if it was post 911 Bagdad. Also the crossbows shoot in rapid fire and never need to be re-cocked.... Its painful to watch. So, if you have time, I think your subscribers would like to get your perspective, I sure would.

[@billyheaning]

4:41 I have the Balaur Arms reproduction, which is similar to the Albion Prescia Spadona. The blade is a type XVIIIb instead of an XVIa, and it's about, oh, $1,900 cheaper. Still, the hilt and fittings are almost identical. kultofathena.com/product.asp?item=BR104&name=Balaur+Arms+%2D+15th+Century+Italian+Longsword+%2D++2nd+Quality

[@IpolsYoutube]

Hey can I come say hi on Friday afternoon?

[@HardcoreMasterBaiter]

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[@roccoautelitano7330]

I live in Italy

[@aldor9357]

Have you eaten your pasta today though?

[@roccoautelitano7330]

Aldor no, I don't, olnly an ice-cream

[@solomonkain]

pasquale autelitano anche io

[@ShagadelicBY]

Damn are those real? ... the swords?

[@simonenasty3842]

if you are interested in a reproduction of the brescian sword (longsword) I recommend you contact www.malleusmartialis.com recently they made one and I can guarantee you that it is fantastic from the point of view aesthetic balance etc. ..They make reproductions of every kind of European sword and daggers for sport, re-enactment or study, from every historical period

[@Timbyte]

beubz

[@anotherranger2924]

Well no one speaks good english in Italy. So good luck. Btw im italian and thats how i know

[@sarasthoughts]

another ranger mah non é vero, siamo tanto agli estremi, o non si parla o si parla bene

[@francesconesi7666]

Bresa? Pota brao.

[@felix.der.ritter]

You have a hot Girlfriend