The only LARP BROADSWORD I have EVER SEEN | Mitryl Larp Sword

[@August_Mannaz]

A video on larp sword repair and maintenance would be dope

[@ralphremo1862]

Shad did a great video on sharpening blades if that's up your alley

[@August_Mannaz]

@ralphremo1862 It is, thank you !!! 🔥

[@Gabdube]

Mitryl have a video on repair and maintenance on their YT channel. It has been our group's go-to reference for 9 years.

[@TheMadPoetHimself]

That looks so awesome. After discussion with a couple of groups, I've been considering a Scottish Jacobite/Highlander impression (among others) lately - having a combat-safe sidearm like that might be helpful! Thanks for showcasing it. Also looking forward to the kilt! THE HYPE IS REAL

[@LivingAnachronism]

I too, have been working on a Jacobite style character! Perhaps one day we'll complete a Highlander charge together

[@TheMadPoetHimself]

@@LivingAnachronism Lol that's awesome! I'd love to see the day that happened. ALBA CU BRAGH!

[@patrickbateman3146]

Matt Easton has talked about how these broadswords do have a slightly bent, angled grip, almost like a pistol hilt for a saber.

[@patrickbateman3146]

So it's probably intentional.

[@l0rf]

It was just a logical continuation from fingering the guard to bend it over slightly. Which is not at all an innuendo, if presented in the right context. Schola Gladiatoria memes aside, I think that was for delivering better thrusts.

[@DH-xw6jp]

​@@l0rfso, you are saying the thrust is always better bent over after fingering?

[@l0rf]

@@DH-xw6jp it can help to grab the butt to increase penetration.

[@workingmothercatlover6699]

Wow. This is the first time I've ever been the first to comment. That LARP sword looks sweet. I love your content.❤❤❤

[@LivingAnachronism]

Thank you!

[@workingmothercatlover6699]

This has absolutely made my day. I don't know how to spell your name, but I love you. Not romantically. As a brother.

[@LivingAnachronism]

@@workingmothercatlover6699 Kramer, for the future, cheers mate!

[@potatochrisp]

You should really do a video on your full collection of larp swords/weapons. I think it would be really cool

[@imahoare4742]

I do love the design of basket handle swords. Specifically ones that look like a fusion of longswords, rapiers. They're really impractically IRL but they're so aesthetic.

[@cappinjocj9316]

A properly balanced rapier with a basket hilt is actually very practical and quick in the hand. Crap for deep cuts, but soooo stable in the thrust and very quick and mobile. Virtually all the weight is concentrated at the grip. Can’t comment on a more traditional long sword version, as I’ve not tried one yet.

[@professorclaymore6458]

Mitryl is in my opinion better than calimacil, so it warms my heart seeing them get some attention

[@mitryl]

Thank you very much as our goal is not to be better then others but simply to offer a great product at a great price so our passion gets to be even more realistic and safe.

[@texasbeast239]

Slick pick-up. Comprehensive, objective review. And an introduction to a manufacturer that is totally new to me. Score! (They need more axes though.)

[@samuellabrie1726]

If they don't have what you are looking for. You can ask an edit on any axe to get what you want.

[@ReasonAboveEverything]

The background view is absolutely gorgeous.

[@Caseyuptobat]

I've seen some of Mityrl's stuff on etsy before. You, sir, have sold me on the quality.

[@samuellabrie1726]

Quality is amazing, over the years I got 3 weapons from them and the first one is still in fighting shape even after many years of rough use.

[@himonightbreeze]

It's good you mentioned that it depends on the LARP you are attending because the game I go to isn't going to be allowing Mitryl brand weapons next season because their handles and pommels are too hard. Some games are gonna have different safety requirements, and it's always good to check out what they allow before dropping a couple hundred bucks on an objectively beautiful piece you can't play with.

[@mitryl]

Hello, as Mitryl CEO i have diificulty reading the reason why your LARP would not accept our products. We have been making LARP gear since 2002 and we live in the same country as Calimacil and Mythicworkshop. We attends the same events and we talk and compare our products. Players also compare products and strangely, players are coming to us because the other 2 brands are too hard. It would be interesting that you elaborate on your comment.

[@himonightbreeze]

@@mitryl Calimacil is also not coming back next season. Their biggest issues are that your gear just doesn't have enough padding in the pommel and grip, and it's becoming a safety issue. Your location and experience have nothing to do with it.

[@mitryl]

@@himonightbreeze That is a personnal issue, nothing to have with safety. It's ok to put up some very high safety standards, but safety comes with knoledge on how to manipulate a weapon without hurting your adversary. Again i am asking, if a professionnal company that as made more then 20 000 weapons for LARP's in 20 years and NEVER as a insurace request and is insured for any corporal damage ask you.... why would you considerate not accepting our product, your answer would still be not enough padding... Mmmm i have seen more accidents with arrows and metal armors then foam swords.

[@LoicGrignon]

Le plus gros problème que j'ai vu pour les arme en général s'est plus du bord des assurances elle même s'est sa que sa donne quand s'est des personne avec moins de connaissances dans se domaine qui on presque un pouvoir de vie ou de mort s'est les arme accepté

[@mitryl]

@@LoicGrignon En effet, nous avons vécu ca dans le passé avec des compagnies qui avaient des ententes commerciales avec de grosses compagnies et qui demandait de refuser systématiquement des fabricants. Quand je lit un commentaire de la sorte provenant d'un GN qui a pas plus d'expérience que nous en matière de sécurtié et qui n'est probalement même pas assuré cela me met hors de moi. Qui est tu pour juger qu'un produit est sécuritaire ou non? Toute les compagnies reconnues travaillent d'arrache pieds pour fournir des produits sécuritaires. C'est comme si je bashais le GN gratuitement en disant... ne va pas a ce GN c'est de la grosse marde.

[@bagel_guy9495]

They make the bread knife

[@LivingAnachronism]

And frying pans, if you're going the Rapunzel route

[@andrewflannery5790]

@@LivingAnachronism Taking a foam frying pan to a LARP as a weapon would be legendary 😂

[@kookurikapooh]

@@LivingAnachronism Or if you want to go as the legend himself, Samwise Gamgee

[@LivingAnachronism]

@@kookurikapooh True, the OG pan wielder

[@patrickgagnon1019]

Watching the video holding my Mitryl basket hilt sword. When I saw it in a con I had to buy it, I really like the style, I even bought a kilt after the sword to go with it. And what you said about the handle is true it feels form to your hand and is very confortable.

[@brynf4377]

Lots of people think the basket hilt Scottish broadsword is a kind of rapier or something, but it has its own distinct place in history and even a special use on the battle field.

[@arronis]

I am so happy that you checked out Mitryl! I talked to you about them several months ago and I even got my own custom sword from them since then! I even met the owner in person and I must say that he goes above and beyond for every customer he has! I wish I could send you a picture of my sword, I'm sure you would find it very interesting in it's design!

[@samuellabrie1726]

Same, I have had him make a custom historically accurate viking axe and I am so happy with the results.

[@arronis]

@@samuellabrie1726 That's awesome! Mine was what I like to call the two-handed short sword. Basicaly, it's a short blade (24") with a two handed handle (16"). Sounds weird on paper but the functionnality it offers is stragely suprisingly good!

[@cappinjocj9316]

Please consider looking at Tartan patterns from the border reaver clans. I’m tied to clan Elliot, and our tartan is awful; mud brown with orange and purple. Looks crap, but makes excellent camouflage.

[@TheOfficialSaracen]

After using a broadsword in Hema, I found that besides the standard broadsword techniques, the weapon was conducive to Indian talwar techniques as well

[@MikeIsCannonFodder]

6:25 Seeing the guard squish in like that makes me think of safety rules at some places where you're not allowed to wear steel toe shoes because if whatever is being worked on or near where tourists are hits your foot, it'll crush (or worse?) your toes more than without.

[@tessareea]

I think the word you're looking for instead of "clumsy" is "clunky" :) great vid, thanks for the shop rec!

[@tjcrooms]

Just ordered this sword and I am exited. This is going to be for my assassin’s main sword.

[@Echo_419]

1:02 I did not know of a kilt video before this, and thusly I was not hyped. However, now I am hyped.

[@Gabdube]

Mitryl is really the hidden gem of LARP weaponsmiths. All of their stuff is awesome, of amazing quality for the price, and still 100% made in north-america. And they've been small-scale producing injection-molded stuff for years, something that Epic Armoury, the industry giant, is only barely starting to dip its toe into (they still make new latex shit, FFS).

[@LivingAnachronism]

I'm really glad I finally decided to try out Mitryl, love to support a small company, and they produce a great product at fairly uneatable prices.

[@TheMastercyric]

I got the same guard but I got it without the clothe and a saber blade. My desire was for something closer to a heavy cavalry weapon. Great weapon I will also mention that Mitryl can make real custom weapon. My group had a run of twelve sword made with a custom, unique hilt.

[@robthomas7392]

definitely on my buy list for my "Rob Roy" cosplay

[@GannAinm]

Really gorgeous looking bit of kit, all the more so if it really captures that pure, forgive my crassness with words here, swordfighteriness of a proper claybeg. Your form really shows it well too, all it needs is a nice targe to accompany it. Looking forward to the kilty video, I'm sure it will be fandabidozi. Buiadh no bas.

[@Kargoneth]

I like how you equipped the sword @0:17, Kramer.

[@Jumbojet776]

The kilt hype is REAL. Also gonna have to take a look at Mitryl!

[@samuellabrie1726]

Love Mitryl weapons. I have got all my axes from them. Got a custom axe recently and I can't be more happy then to support such a good manufacturer.

[@yoostcool6889]

"a strip of leather painted gold" XD 7:20

[@DH-xw6jp]

"A strip of leather, painted gold." Or "A strip of leather-painted gold." Punctuation is your friend.

[@RyuuKageDesu]

Tried making an ultrasaber, with a basket hilt, out of PVC, but had to move part way through the project.

[@THE_WÜLFHAMMER]

Kilt video!!! You make this Scotsman proud

[@gnegnegneur2938]

I love their hidden foam blades series. The hidden knife in a fish is hilarious and safe to use.

[@sharoncrimm]

Love the video. Thank you for the honest review. Very informative, yet entertaining. That is something I love about this channel. Your videos are bever boring even though there is a lot of facts and information. Your enthusiasm and authenticity makes it such a joy to watch you.😊

[@LivingAnachronism]

Thanks so much sharon!

[@samuelleask1132]

THE KILT VIDEO IS COMING, HYPE

[@EmeraldVideosNL]

The kilt, haha, I knew I noticed a glimpse of him wearing it in an earlier video (the one where je didn't have electricity I believe).

[@ObsidianDragon616]

I don't know if you have already done a video like this but I would love to see you do a medieval-style survival video passably a collab... with a known survivalist youtuber possibly one that's known to use more "traditional" methods.

[@therovingranger]

How many LARP swords do you have? 😂 Looking forward to the kilt video!!! 😄😄

[@folkvarwolfwind]

I can recommend Wyverncrafts. Super realistic Larpswords and Axes. I love every item I have from them. And Typ52 longsword looks kind of like a specific sword from LOTR. 😉

[@statesrights01]

If you haven't seen it, watch Rob Roy (1995) starring Liam Neeson. Love the vid and SO looking forward to the kilt episode😃

[@Gabdube]

I think the harder layer around the foam of the guard is the same material as hockey arena rubber mats. Basically, recycled tire rubber. It's also a fantastic material substitute for making vegan leather armor without resorting to polyurethane pleather shit.

[@spacedinosaur8733]

Kilts, Kilts, Kilts, KILTS!!! WHoo Hoo!

[@gamithemighty5932]

that is a beautiful sword

[@erikhansen7766]

I know it isn't probably the type of video you'd usually do, but I think it would be so awesome and insightful if you did a video on your LARP weapons collection. Wouldn't have to be super in depth; maybe just what they are, why you got them, and what you think of them now.

[@tyrian666]

I got two larp scottish basket hilt broad swords one a 1 to 1 replica of an actual sword and one is a custom design Both made by Bidenschmiede in germany, his goal is to make larp weapons that are as authentic and close to the real life counterparts, also they are affordable as all hell (my most intricate longsword that was custom made was around 180.-$) i can recommend him Also his basket hilts have full coverage with included engravings and everything so im pretty sure the gap there was a design choice Bidenschmiede's newest swords also have his newest paint type wich makes em look like real steel even reflecting like steel

[@LivingAnachronism]

Thanks for letting me know about Bidenschmiede's, just found him on facebook, and his stuff looks amazing, depending on the shipping cost to get something to the states, I would love to get my hands on one of these to try out as well. They look amazing!

[@tyrian666]

@@LivingAnachronism hes a buddy of mine so ill ask him what he can do for ya 😁👍🏽 Edit also where could i reach ya once i got more info ?

[@LivingAnachronism]

@@tyrian666 You could put in a good word, it would be appreciated, I'm on IG as livinganachronismofficial and my email is the same, at gmail. IG is in the description of all videos, and my email is ina the about section on the channel page. Thanks mate!

[@tyrian666]

@@LivingAnachronism okay i forgot to mention it yesterday but he said he wont send stuff to the usa due to customs costs and other complications, otherwise hed be happy to sell you one

[@Jason-jo3tu]

Loved this video thanks!

[@andrewwolff2161]

This is starting to have Fandabidozi vibes

[@Stoicwindseternal]

Always an instant thumbs up! ⚔️

[@ATG3192]

That looks cool as heck! Was looking through their catalog and I'm definitely tempted by their offerings! Just out of curiosity, have you ever heard of a company called Fake Steel Armory? They're a Czech company that offers really good-looking LARP swords and flintlock pistols. I know you can order their bastard sword to match the sizing specs of the Witcher sword that you highlighted in your video talking about your custom Calimacil sword. They also offer sabers with actual legit curved blades, not just straight blades with a mild curve.

[@LivingAnachronism]

Yep! I've been able to play around with some of their longswords, and they always feel great, and I just bought a dagger from them, though I think they outsource their blades on the daggers to a different company and then just do the handles.

[@minaharker9615]

The kilt video is coming!!! ❤️😍❤️

[@radarreally2110]

Its probably been said already, but check out a fencing saber. The handle sounds similar to what you're describing.

[@ambuknight]

KILT VIDEO INCOMEING...INCLUDEING A SCOTISH BACKET BORADSWORD!!

[@theeightbithero]

I missed this one for some reason.

[@Ozarkwonderer]

The first basket hilt I ever saw was on OG star trek

[@markfergerson2145]

“The kilt video is coming” and we’re here for it. There’s so much disinformation and outright BS out there about kilts. I hope you’ll talk about the different kinds of kilt and how and why they evolved. Clearly you made a choice, so again I’m hoping you’ll explain why you chose as you did.

[@WARobertsonMMII]

Commenting for the algorithm!

[@CreepyMF]

While i have no real interest in larp weapons, i did however enjoy this review.

[@Bornahorse]

They have foam FISH AND BAGUETTE weapons!!!!! Instant win!!

[@ulvapyren978]

Love the video!

[@robertjensen1438]

Just some words for the old algorithm

[@Blondie42]

Oh no, they kilt, you. 😉😎 Seriously though, nice kilt. 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@davidfletcher6703]

Doesn't look too bad, but it's kind of odd that the basket is open in the front

[@Saber64]

You have a lot of swords. I feel like you need to have a blade merchant character or something.

[@mirrormimi]

10:26 It might be Worbla. I've never worked with it, but I know it's used in similar ways to EVA foam in cosplay.

[@hanelyp1]

Worbla and EVA foam are distinctly different materials. Worbla softens enough to mold at a temperature you can work by hand, but is stiff when cool. Everything I see shows it great for shaping, not as padding.

[@danielwesley5051]

It’s probably ‘What The Foam’, an extremely dense type of EVA foam

[@zacharylindahl]

I've only fought with rattan and Dagorhir boffers. Do latex or polyurethane weapons have enough friction to bite or bind with each other?

[@thehumortumor]

KILT KILT KILT KILT KILT

[@trex6052]

Cool

[@DollopussD]

Do they make the shields and dirks to go with those?

[@tonystoops7802]

I like kilts, my neighbors on the other hand.......

[@DrekiMegin]

Hello Do you interesting to do the a review video for our dreki megin Larp rapiers

[@TheDecaystar]

I can in no way shape or form recommend Mitryl. I ordered some blades diy from them in 2016 I think it was. And that was quite a sad story. I loved the look of their blades, it was a more tapered and slimmer one. The quality was terrible. At first it looked fine and smooth, but as soon as I squished the blade lightly up and down with my hand, hidden air bubbles right underneath the surface began to appear. So the surface pulled inwards on these. Several of the spread out over the blade, and they remained that way. The tips also had cut marks from what looked like a thin hobby knife. If postal service was responsible, pr Mitryl themselves remains unknown, although it seemed like the package was never opened on its way to Denmark 🤷

[@whoahanant]

They might've improved since then. That's 7 or so years of, hopefully, improving their crafting, painting, materials and packaging. If they're still the same currently then that's bad. I'm willing to give old shops second tries because as an artist I know you improve over the years. If a product is bad 2 times I won't look at them again. My art and sewing was terrible in 2016 compared to now.

[@TheDecaystar]

@@whoahanant that I easily could. But its not about what you do, but how, and the indifference and silence from Mitryls side isn't exactly igniting a spark in that direction 🤷

[@mitryl]

Hello decaystar, i am gald to read your comment even if it's not the best i read on this post but you know what... comment's like your have made us better. 2016 is quite far but i will take the time to make some light on your situation. First of all, did you know that your products were garanteed? If you were not satisfied whith your purchase that we simply replace if? Anyways, just to make a long story short... Mitryl is not a big enterprise.. it's only 2 LARP lovers that founded a family in 2010. In 2016 ma partner was pregnant of our 3rd child. I do not know if you have any children but having your parner not abble to work and 3 childs in low age makes a father tired. Yes maybe Mitryl should have closed doors for 1 year but it's never good for buisiness. Since 2016 we have... -Developped our own polyurethane foam (Mitryl foam) witch is softer then the other generic brand we used before. -We have a humidity controler witch helps alot in terms of small bubbles. You can never take away bublles from foam... it's like you would buy an aero chocolate bar without bubbles! -We have now a paint room for all our blades. Before the blades were hand painted. Like you can see, we have come a long way, we are still not perfect and we will never be but we take great pride of our products and our clients. That is one reason we do not wish to expand and offer our products in 50 stores. We wish to keep that close relation with our clients.

[@fjalarhenriksson]

But no Seaxes for my dogs to practice with on their list :/ And of coarse no proper spears but that i didnt expect either xD

[@LivingAnachronism]

In the spear department, they have one option called the lancelot, but it depends on what you are looking for in a spear. They definitely have a seax option, it's called the "Hermit", it has what looks like a horn handle, but the thumbnail uses a different blade so it just looks like a hunting knife, but if you click on the item, they have a picture and an available scramasax blade option.

[@drewphilips75]

What is a necromancer?

[@Timbyte]

gr8 vig

[@SilverOasisPublishing]

Your discord linky is invalid :(

[@ianwalker3144]

I've built and used Dagorhir boffers for training and I have a few decent steel swords, but I've never even handled a LARP sword. Calimicil look good, but I appreciate another choice...now to decide...yikes...

[@LivingAnachronism]

Check out fake steel and wyvern crafts too, if more realistic, historical looking and feeling weapons are your style

[@anblueboot5364]

Haha as a long time larper I will also recommand wyvern, their Quality is great and feel awesome. When it comes to larps in germany, there are few safety concerns when talking about wyvern because of their realistic looking blades they are also thin which at Times May lead to Cuts if one isn't care full. For Winter that means: you need to massage them to keep them soft. (And still would recommand them(

[@kellysmith1144]

To clarify this is a straight instead of curved Chinese Broadsword, yes?

[@LivingAnachronism]

Correct, this is a Scottish, basket hilt broadsword

[@DH-xw6jp]

Did you watch any of the video?

[@Meladonessable]

What larp does he do?

[@bobsmith9283]

First

[@hanelyp1]

I would not safety pass the tip of that sword, not enough padding. Not knowing the construction method, I'd also be concerned about the core digging through what little foam there is at the tip. Actual experience may cover the latter concern.

[@mitryl]

Our tips have a 2 inch flexible core. We can make it longer on demand for any LARP safety but here in Canada and USA 99% of LARP's do not accept any stab attacks as they are dangerous.

[@hanelyp1]

@@mitryl That's not what it looked like on the video.

[@Lillyluri]

This makes me greedy for a beginner video: Types and materials of LARP weapons and weapon / armour materials. Weak points, wear and tear, manufacturer, rule sets...

[@super56333]

Mytril is not as good as you make them seem to be. They often send out item very very very late (Took me a month to get my sword and they sent me the wrong one) And make you pay so they can send you back the correct item. I am not the only one who had this issue, and this lack of professionalism made me stop buying from them.

[@mitryl]

That is not true. All shipping cost made from an error made by us is 100% assume by us. Second, since october 2023, we have been forming new employe and reduce our delivery time from 6 weeks to 4 weeks. All order in the past 6 months have never been late... always in advance. I think you are trying to put a bad image on our small company.

[@super56333]

@@mitryl You made a mistake on my order and made me pay 15$ extra in order for you to ship the correct item to my home. You also told me that since you already paid for me to ship you back the wrong item, I have to entirely cover the shipping cost for you to send me back the correct item. I still have the records, you can't say I'm wrong. It was about a year and a half ago though, so what I'm saying is based off my own experience and issues I've seen people having.

[@murderyoutubeworkersandceos]

3 periods for an ellipsis is all u need. If u say 140 is a good price, ill take your word for it. Sounds like a lot to me

[@fauxmarmorer9544]

Its giving fandabidozi (is that how the kids talk, am I hip)

[@theeightbithero]

I missed this one for some reason.