This is now my Favorite Longsword...

[@gustavoargumanis1863]

"Mommy, the viking neighbour is outside again with a new sword" Mom: "...just ignore him son..."

[@sebcruz9197]

He is literally in the middle of fucking nowhere. His closest neighbor is probably several miles away.

[@stahlhelmturtle9822]

@@sebcruz9197 Calm down bro. It's just a joke. Don't be "That Guy".

[@Drakonian999]

@@sebcruz9197 Not sure how big you think the Island is, but the closest person is definitely less than a mile away. Lol.

[@andyknightwarden9746]

Why would a son ignore the guy using weapons out of history and fairy tales?

[@axelmilan4292]

I think we can all agree Skallagrim would make an amazing neighbor.

[@FoxvoxDK]

What impressed me the most, was while you were swinging it as a full length sword, is how fast you can stop an engaged movement. I can't feel the sword from here, but just seeing it used, the balance has to be near perfect. Also; Drive-by decapitations, yay! xD

[@ChadKakashi]

Kriegsmesser's crying in the corner.

[@subrsubrr334]

I actually like it more - not a fan of double-edged swords in general.

[@Elmithian]

@@subrsubrr334 But majority of sword types are double edged?

[@-GyBer-]

@@Elmithian so he's not a fan of majority swords

[@Elmithian]

@@-GyBer- Majority of sword make it sound so uniform, which it isn't the case at all. There are hundred if not thousands of different types of radically different appearance, usage and rarity.

[@Vulcano7965]

well, it might still be his favourite KNIFE, so there is that :D

[@josephle2155]

Now that’s a sword, literally how I imagine a sword to look

[@theortheo2401]

I know right ?

[@gabrielrodriguez2153]

That does look like a sword damn

[@Joinord1e]

You're god damn right that's a sword

[@arx3516]

If only it had a disc pommel it would be perfect.

[@micahcampa]

@@arx3516 a rondel longsword

[@buzdygan5488]

a viking with a two handed sword, someone has been playing bannerlord way too much

[@Paradisio84]

Lol! Hell yeah!

[@willprox440]

My favorite build so far!

[@KrauserKahn]

Well, Bannerlord's "viking" faction was inspired by Kievan Rus and they certainly used big swords

[@buzdygan5488]

and Sturgia is not only Slav, it's basically Slav-Norse mix

[@mnmlogic]

@@rhel373 Don't enlighten the boomer, it would blow his mind

[@michaelblacktree]

Skallagrim: _"What caught my eye is..."_ (zooms in on the pommel) _"... the hilt."_ Me: Mmm-Hmm...

[@raymondlee5754]

But, the pommel isn't threaded. How can you end them rightly if you can't unscrew it?

[@jongustavsson5874]

@@raymondlee5754 throw the entire sword pommel first?

[@raymondlee5754]

@@jongustavsson5874 I like the way you think.

[@Quantanimobay]

My man is coming up with modern solutions right here

[@phoebusapollo8365]

Modern problems require modern solutions.

[@tl1326]

who needs a horse when you have a car with a small window

[@mencheperra3916]

I would take a motorcycle.

[@danielnokes9146]

Horses were a weapon of the battlefield not just a carrier of a weilder. To be fair... car.

[@mr.personhumanson6871]

I think a moose would be easier to come by than a horse .

[@atrocious7766]

Who needs a gun when you can have a sword...?

[@NaozaneST]

Put archer on a pickup truck :)

[@ryanlorenzo5003]

"What caught my eye-" *Fade shot into close view of the pommel.* "-is the hilt." 'DOST DARE HIDE THY FETISH FROM US'

[@andyknightwarden9746]

Dost thou dare hide thy fetish from us?

[@ryanlorenzo5003]

MY THANKS CHADWARDEN

[@lws7142]

@@ryanlorenzo5003 that's not how you use the Shakespearean dialect

[@andyknightwarden9746]

@@ryanlorenzo5003 Thou art welcome, ChadRyan!

[@delathenleso5793]

"Darest thou to hide the desires of thy flesh?! Away, Away this thine deception! Unveil to purest sun the gleaming bronze and polished haft, the burning steel and poise of thine craft!"

[@MM-sx7zs]

Just wanted to say hello, Skall. Don't know if you ever saw the other hellos, but this one I think you will, thanks for the great content during the lockdown. Your work is not forgotten.

[@theoverpreparerlamenters3r436]

He saw it.

[@mjojni123]

@@theoverpreparerlamenters3r436 nope

[@Koendabomb]

@@mjojni123 Jep

[@MM-sx7zs]

@Some Doofus I'm glad, he should know we all feel the same.

[@mortache]

Day 50 of quarantine: Cavalry charging a water bottle with car

[@RogySan]

Dude from Brescia here: you would pronounce it as "Brèsha", not as Bresseea. It is a city from Northern Italy, between Milan and Venice, known as "The lioness of Italy". Just some patriotic rambling :) Anyway, I love your channel! The lockdown it's giving me an excuse to binge-watch all your videos, and i'm loving them. Keep up the great work!

[@zawarudo596]

So its pronounced "breh-sha"?

[@RogySan]

@@zawarudo596 If the h in breh is silent, yes :)

[@anonim0ful]

Bresa-suní :)

[@JohnDoe-dj3lw]

let's spread some italian knowledge, Rogy! Americans and alike tend to "be unaware" of our culture, too often I'd say. Ignoring the fact that their own originated from Europe.

[@RogySan]

@@anonim0ful Encület, bröt bergamah cicia-gombech

[@yeetloaf6388]

The single dislike is the Kriegsmesser being salty.

[@bluejacket4429]

That, and everyone who loved Kriegsmesser, like myself ;~; Well, I didn't actually dislike it.

[@picklesandnori]

Shut up kriegsmesser is still good

[@yeetloaf6388]

Indeed

[@GonzaloFBP]

And his other 92 accounts

[@dallenhumpherys7911]

He did say longsword.

[@PedroMM193]

Comissar Skallagrim charging into battle with a Vostroyan Firstborn Chimera. (???.M42, colorized)

[@kaboomluong9373]

why is he in a vehicle similar to the engine of woes

[@ottovonbismarck7646]

Do the tech priests know about Commissar Skall's vast collection of old technology?

[@not-a-theist8251]

FOR THE EMPEROOOOOOR!!!!!!

[@kriegscommissarmccraw4205]

He's missing his gun

[@AlphariusPrimarchoftheXXLegion]

@@kaboomluong9373 ah. A man of culture

[@antonioyeats9595]

Ya know back in the day I didn't really like skall, but getting to know the man better and his comfort with creating content for the online audience both growing over the years taught me a lot about humility and being open-minded. (No offense skall obviously the quality of your contents always been great enough to keep me around in-spite of my immaturity lol )

[@TheGuzeinbuick]

How on earth could you not like Skall? He's the most polite and unassuming guy on KZbin.

[@jamestipton7872]

I wonder if he still works at the comic shop looking place? Back in the day he would have a video or two sitting behind a front desk

[@Merilirem]

@@jamestipton7872 I mean almost no one works at comic book shops anymore. They are going extinct. I don't know what kind of place it was but if it was a business its probably not doing too well.

[@Vikt0rian]

@@jamestipton7872 That store was back in Norway, not Canada.

[@jamestipton7872]

@@Vikt0rian wow. been watching for years and did not know he moved to canada lol

[@Iorvethfox]

Ye the sword is nice, but damn has your skill really improved over the years.

[@Ingeb91]

Yeah, he's a helluva lot better than he was at the start. His cuts and form look proper, and his edge alignment can be good enough to cut empty bottles. That is impressive.

[@Ingeb91]

Also, moon and star *bows*

[@stefan1924]

Makes you think how good people got at it back when you actually went to war with it. No matter how passionate you are about it these days, knowing that your life may depend on your skill one day sure is the best possible motivator.

[@thisaccountisntreal107]

@@stefan1924 it's kind of balanced by the fact that people live way longer now and can spend more of their life training but spread over more years

[@jc-kj8yc]

@@thisaccountisntreal107 not really. People live longer statistically nowadays. Meaning the average life span is longer. But in medieval times a ton of people died as children or young adults, because of disease, hunger, etc. A healthy person aged pretty much the same as today. But Skall most likely is still fitter than most people back then. He can sleep up to 8 hours every night, he has constant access to good nutrition (especially protein), to warmth, medicine, etc., which often wasn't a given thing even for rich people

[@casbot71]

Can you conceal it under a trenchcoat? Asking for a _old_ Scottish friend…

[@ourkeving]

They can hide any sword under a jacket or coat. It's a kind of magic.

[@madao7865]

Just tell him to hide it under his kilt and convince everyone, that it's not a sword.

[@JA-sn1or]

@@madao7865 oh my, is that a sword in your pants or are you just happy to see me?

[@jasonsorin1021]

Eyelander

[@ntpgmr]

@@jasonsorin1021 What are you? A black Scottish cyclops?

[@Full_plate_of_armor_and_food]

That opening though A true follower of the emperor

[@Alpha.Phenix]

7:35 ''Believe it or not, I don't actually want to damage the swords I review.'' *Flashbacks to the Reaver Cleaver getting shot by an SKS intensify* 7:39 ''I understand how it may seem like it, sometimes.'' *FLASHBACKS TO THE REAVER CLEAVER GETTING SHOT BY AN SKS INTENSIFY* PS: Man, it's been six years since then (almost), now I feel old.

[@PsylomeAlpha]

We now know why the old man shouted at the cloud.

[@Qwompus]

Principe: "I have defeated Kriegsmesser! Nobody can best me!" Lockwood: "Are you sure about that?"

[@ddm_gamer]

where does ur profile pic come from? Im seeing it everywhere

[@Qwompus]

@@ddm_gamer A Hat In Time!

[@cursedvindiesel7679]

@@ddm_gamer black tar heroin

[@karstenstegink6940]

tbf he has explained, the Knecht is still his favorite, but its not technically an actual "longsword". its a Kriegsmesser

[@lalli8152]

@@karstenstegink6940 He even says on this video that he generally prefers double edged swords, and thats why this is his favorite over the knecht, and i think he has said in the earlier vids than this the same that he likes typical long swords more than kriegsmesser.

[@quietrioter]

Gallowglass in the corner: *cries* Kreigsmesser: first time?

[@danielnokes9146]

“Rain water or... ‘other liquids’ ”

[@ermuunbaatarhuu2205]

He's enjoying it a little too much

[@zenex1741]

@@ermuunbaatarhuu2205 I thought blood, but that too.

[@Peanutjoepap24]

B L O O D G R O O V E

[@knightofarnor2552]

Pepsi?

[@ieuanhunt552]

The tears from the lamentations of their women.

[@anthonycoffey816]

So here's a question: what do all these sword guys do with the remains of the tatami mats after you spend seconds slicing them to pieces? Odd shaped floor mats? Kindling for starting fires? Or just toss them?

[@Skallagrim]

In my case: compost.

[@H.G.Halberd]

@@Skallagrim hey skallagrim i need help do you know where i could get a shaft for a polearm thats about 2 meters long and 3cmØ ? ive bought the halberd from haller and the shaft is 2 pieces of wood screwed together sorry for bothering you but i dont know where i could get a suitable shaft (the link to the halberd if youre interested: www.amazon.de/Haller-Hellebarde/dp/B00B1R6XSY/ref=sr_1_8?__mk_de_DE=%C3%85M%C3%85%C5%BD%C3%95%C3%91&dchild=1&keywords=haller+hellebarde&qid=1587246769&sr=8-8)

[@enriquegarcia2790]

Our man skall is the model of responsibility do your part, recycle or the Corona monster will get you.

[@jay2ssrstt]

@@H.G.Halberd I picked up my wooden shafts, now spear shaft and quarterstaff, from Purpleheart Armory a while back after mentioned by Skal. Very good quality and good finish, looks perfect with a little boiled linseed oil to finish it. They have multiple shapes and lengths. Note that the shipping will be pricey for the longer items but that's to be expected. Perhaps something like their Polehammer Hickory Shaft or the Octagon Hickory Staff from this page. www.woodenswords.com/category_s/2078.htm

[@H.G.Halberd]

@@jay2ssrstt thanks i hope I can scratch that money together in the near future

[@carltomacruz9138]

Ahh, a Warhammer 40K reference. Now you have my attention.

[@오주환-b1n]

Carl Tomacruz same

[@Ake-TL]

Carl Tomacruz I thought it’s came to warhammer from somewhere else or is it an original meme?

[@mistakenotou7681]

Where that happens?

[@Ake-TL]

mistakenot ou I think it’s about “drive me closer, I want to hit it with a sword” in the beginning

[@ottovonbismarck7646]

@@Ake-TL it comes from the Warhammer 40k Dawn of War 2 (or 1) where a commissar says, "drive me closer, I want to hit them with my sword!"

[@chae7684]

oh man wasn't expecting the 40k meme lol XD

[@jamesarrendell9517]

I feel like half of Skal’s videos are high quality analysis and the other is him having so much fun and wearing his nerd badge with honor. I love it so much and it makes me want to be more confident in my nerdy side. Much love

[@dannyhewson5687]

I like the simplicity of the design, especially with the colour contrast from the bronze it’s just kind of...elegant.

[@kolya4536]

Ah yes, a viking drive-by. "You picked the wrong house, fool!"

[@pendantblade6361]

A 40k meme in the first ten seconds of the video. Joy.

[@BigPotatoChill]

Probably the most fun anyone ever had in a KIA.

[@KalaamNozalys]

Bronze+Wine Red= Insta favorite.

[@Ingeb91]

Yeah the combo looks amazing. That with a super good cut, a good thrust, and albion quality. Damn, I want that sword.

[@KalaamNozalys]

@@Ingeb91 Saaame. Apparently you can have a payment plan, so maybe I'll do that someday. Once I have a place to use it.

[@Matt_Romans116_Morris]

@@KalaamNozalys have you got it yet?

[@KalaamNozalys]

@@Matt_Romans116_Morris I wish, this is way too expensive for me. But someday, I hope !

[@Matt_Romans116_Morris]

@@KalaamNozalys we can all dream 😂

[@KnightsWithoutATable]

Moves to an area with a lower cost of living. Spends all the money saved on more swords!

[@sh4dy832]

Uhm yeah, what did you expect?

[@vanuaturly]

That's what you call a win-win situation.

[@FullMetalSpartan19]

Well that didn't age well.

[@KnightsWithoutATable]

@@FullMetalSpartan19 Yeah, a house takes a lot of upkeep. You need at least 20 hours a week just to do cooking at home and cleaning even when you are renting. Yard work, maintenance, and home improvement on a property like that is going to add up to 20 to 40 hours a week. Even divided by two people, if both are working full time or even one full time and the other part time, there just isn't enough time to do it. It is also very easy to take on projects that go out of control or never get done. Then there is finding damage or incorrectly done work when you start looking around. Then there is finding out the roofing or the siding is at its end of life and needs replacing or other major repairs.

[@gabfloro3609]

I absolutely loved the WarHammer40k reference at the beginning. Come to think of it, Skal would make a fine Commissar or an Ordo Malleus Inquisitor.

[@galgaldr3992]

He will have a bolter that shots pommels.

[@yochaiwyss3843]

He'd be a Space Wolf

[@Yimyimyimyim277]

He could also be a tech priest shouting at guardsmen for not showing enough love to their arms

[@gabfloro3609]

@@galgaldr3992 Archaeotech that can easily slay a Daemon Primarch.

[@sam_barris]

Very interesting. Different blade geometry than both the original and Albion's version, but I love the bronze. I also own Albion's version, and it's definitely the last sword in my collection that I'd ever sell. Congratulations on a most excellent purchase.

[@wackyiowa724]

0:07 Reenactment of medieval Calvary but with a very small budget.

[@Prince_of_Dor-lomin]

*Cavalry. Unless Skall has changed into a man of the cloth.

[@Semi-loyal_Guardsman]

Wrong. Imperial commisar on a bane blade reenactment

[@adbar89]

No, not small enough! He hasn't used coconut shells

[@rhett5058]

Never anger a man of the cloth

[@jjw5165]

Yes fill gaps in gard with pitch to prevent it rusting out

[@benjaminthibieroz4155]

When the guy owns a kriegmesser and THE FREAKING GALLOWGLASS and somehow find a sword which is even better... Seems like the sword paradise. Would you allow me on my death, please?

[@Kelticknott]

I think Skal is really a sword dragon. His bed inst gold though, he sleeps on a pile of awesome swords.

[@Vlad_Tepes_III]

@@Kelticknott The Iron Bed?

[@PoorMarvoloSawyer]

I love the comedic edge you're bringing back again!! (The car at the start, the shades, etc.) You're talking about lots of things in the video - very informative, interesting, and fun! You also sound like you're in better spirits in general, and I hope you are!

[@pwnn00bsftwman]

"I don't want to destroy the swords I review." Is that why you shot the zombie tools blade way back when? 😜

[@Skallagrim]

Wow, someone is holding a grudge forever... :p In my ignorance back then I honestly believed it would be able to withstand it. I under-estimated the power 7.62x39 gravely...

[@pwnn00bsftwman]

@@Skallagrim If nothing else it was really funny. Especially when they sent you another sword with a do not shoot sign on it. lol

[@thisaccountisntreal107]

@@Skallagrim oh God never underestimate 7.62x39mm

[@prevale4Dpwn]

@@Skallagrim *laughs in soviet*

[@lucalinadreemur9448]

Character development right there

[@w1r3d]

Ohh wow, that shot of the sword at 0:38 acompanied by the music is just beautiful.

[@willofshields3244]

Skall : this is my new favorite longsword!! War knife : are u sure about that

[@Skallagrim]

Yes. I am sure. Fight me bro.

[@kriegkorpsman402]

War Knife: I thought you loved me

[@drops2cents260]

@@Skallagrim Oh, come on, man - just admit it already that when it comes to swords, you're a strong supporter of polyamory. ;-)

[@Skallagrim]

@@drops2cents260 100%. Polyarmory. :)

[@drops2cents260]

@@Skallagrim Yeah, that too, obviously. Actually, after having watched all your videos, I'd say that's quite a no-brainer. :-) Although I do hope that you won't just dump your beloved Kriegsmesser for your newly found love. Because break-ups can get quite messy, you know - _especially_ if swords are involved. ;-)

[@wullgrew1]

The fluted pommel is beautiful. I love that sword.

[@0num4]

Now that's the kind of blade you can take home to meet your mother, proudly.

[@theArab__]

Onuma But deep down we all know we want the Kriegsmesser

[@0num4]

@@theArab__ SL1019B in the streets, Knecht in the sheets.

[@drops2cents260]

@Onuma Might also be quite useful when meeting your mother-in-law, I suppose.

[@theenigma6160]

*The Mighty Jingles intensifies* A KZbinr just recently posted a video by the same title of what you said in the beginning. Now, not sure if you've seen it, but it was a carrier using its secondary guns to ROFL Stomp an enemy team in World of Warships. The guy in question even set two world records in the same game. Thank you for the memes, Skall, lol

[@swordpanda7panda795]

Viking : future sword? skall : well yes, you two are 700 years apart'' Viking : FUTURE SWOOOOOOOOOOOOOOORD! Skall : ... okay (Black metal music starts) Skall & Viking : BY THE BEARD OF MY ANCESTORS WE SHALL CONQUER!

[@abettermind]

I'm buying this sword (from Albion) to commemorate my dead mother. I have been looking for a proper sword, one that just told me it was the one, and you helped me find it. Thank you. If you or anyone else that sees this comment knows of a good place to have engravings done, let me know. Sorry for hitting an old ass video with a new comment, but hell, you're doing good work, my man. Keep it up.

[@Dragoon876]

The sword's price I expected but over 500$ for a scabbard I did not imagine.

[@Biggiiful]

Ya that's kinda ridiculous

[@zackarybrown6752]

I don't know what new magic you've added to your videos as of late but they have been the best. I will look forward to all upcoming videos!

[@nishanthvenkatesh3527]

Doesn't want to damage his swords he says..... Anybody remember that one time skall shot a sword (zombie cleaver?) to pieces with a rifle?

[@ecthelionalfa]

Never forgetti

[@Reverse-Isekai_Victim]

Yes, the poor old Reaver Cleaver. Rip.

[@tdugong]

Pepperidge Farm remembers.

[@Nekonymous]

Or the cheapo katana that he just smashed and bent over a thousand times until it was completely deformed...

[@fablesguykol3025]

@@Nekonymous Well yes but that was more just....drunken highly confused steel that thought it was a sword.

[@theortheo2401]

3:10 gotta love that angle with the shine just sliding up an down the Blade

[@mylifeisacomplexpastiche7901]

"Drive me closer; I wanna hit them with my sword!" Wrong sword, but I like the reference nonetheless

[@Vlad_Tepes_III]

Well, wrong vehicle, as well.

[@roflzwafflez117]

I love the shine that streaks across the blade 5:47

[@RIOT690]

Yeah, they'd think this is a witchcraft sword, we pretty much live in a time when sword reproductions are magical swords.

[@dd11111]

I was just thinking about this a couple minutes ago. How the steel we have now is probably what "Dwarven steel" is.

[@hamanu666]

@@dd11111 Mithril?

[@chiuhungwong4460]

Hi Skall. Your skill is getting better and better. I watch your channel since years.

[@pseudomonad]

next: review 2m-long weapons suitable for social distance enforcement...

[@savitbharadwaj4023]

Heard of guns yet?

[@andrescampos7881]

*Macedonian noises*

[@NaudiNadia]

Alexander would have mastered social distancing

[@HanSolo__]

A narwahl tusk

[@erikjarandson5458]

No need. Walking around with a Viking helmet is a sufficient deterrent for social contact. Anything added to that is just overkill. Of course, while not necessary, a nice spear does complete the look.

[@daltoncook209]

The juxtaposition from Skall pulling a Comissar charge to the glorious shot of the sword laying in the pine branches with soft music

[@neTTer0h]

A question regarding that gap: would it be practical / period-accurate to close it with something like beeswax to prevent rain or other liquids from getting there?

[@dominusau3064]

My thoughts too, it seems like something they would do, especially during a campaign, but i have heard anybody mention it.

[@scouttyra]

If it is materials that were used in the period and you have knowledge of related techniques, I'd say go for it. Humans have always been resourceful, and chances are someone did it.

[@zoro115-s6b]

Beeswax would have been a more expensive option, animal fat would probably be more readily available. BUT, smearing your sword in bacon grease, while effective, is gross and you'd probably want to use beeswax.

[@neTTer0h]

@@zoro115-s6b it wouldn't be crude animal fat, it will spoil and will definitely ruin cord and leather. And it smells. Tallow, however, would work better, but it is obviously more expensive than fat. And it also will spoil eventually. Edit: Another viable option is wood resin, but it is messier, brittle and hard to remove, if need be.

[@zoro115-s6b]

@@neTTer0h Tallow would likely be preferred for something like that. It's worth considering though that swords back in the day weren't meant to be pristine display pieces. They got bashed against things and covered in gore and often needed to be maintained in less-than-ideal conditions. At home things like beeswax, linseed oil, or tallow would be preferred. In the field, I'm sure lots of weapons wound up smeared with cooking grease just because it was what was on hand and kept them from rusting.

[@NagaTales]

The first 10 seconds slayed me. Best intro to a sword review!

[@onatgz]

"unless you're literally rolling around in the mud with it" and how exaxtly do you expect me to hunt down them drowners?

[@joshsackman4903]

Flawless edge alignment on that initial cut! Impressive

[@videogamaker2117]

8:17 shadowboxing on a whole other level

[@By-The-Sword]

I don’t have sword envy, I don’t have sword envy, I don’t have sword envy, *gets out credit card*, I don’t have sword envy…

[@duchi882]

*Skallagrim:* THIS is my favorite Sword, and its bigger than yours. Whaddya think of that you Mr. Pajama-wearing Basket face Slipper-wielding Clype-dreep-bachle Gether-uping-blate-maw Bleathering Gomeril Jessie Oaf-looking Scooner Nyaff Plookie Shan Milk-drinking Soy-faced Shilpit Mim-moothed Sniveling Worm-eyed Hotten-blaugh Vile-stoochie Cally-breek-tattie

[@someguy1947]

Duchi literally made me lol thank you

[@TronTuborg]

Oh, aye? Well.. YE MAM!

[@Captain_Ironbeard]

A proper scottish insult, Sir :D

[@PoundItNailIt]

*Farts in your general direction*

[@andyknightwarden9746]

"I'm calling you a coward!"

[@Demosthenes10101]

My Lord Skall....your intro has me fearing you maybe going a little stir crazy during this quarantine. Thank the gods Lady Cara is willing to help you go crazy in the name of good content creation!

[@elioamedeo]

Ok I'm gonna help you Skal 😄 Brescia would be "BRESHA" (the "i" is silent). And principe is "PRINCHIPE". Beautiful sword by the way 😁

[@Ari-elle-420]

I don't know it that's just how the company pronounces it, but we don't know how Latin was originally pronounced. Either of you could be correct

[@elioamedeo]

​@@Ari-elle-420 well the company is probably wrong XD. I used to get so angry in Italy when I saw McVeggie ads on TV, the way they pronounced it. Anyway as an Italian I can give you the modern pronunciation but I can't be 100% sure about the XV century one, what I can tell you is that it's definitely not Latin. There's a high probability it was something like "BRESSIA" with a very spanish sounding "s", and in that case the "i" is not silent. Regarding "Principe" that is probably a "CH". Ecclesiastical Latin had lost the "k" sound next to the "e" or "i" in the middle ages, so it's definitely not "PRINKIPE". Regarding a possible "s" sound, "PRINSIPE", in modern Italian, original Latin and later Latin the "c" is never pronounced as "s". That is something that only happens in traditional english pronunciation of Latin words, like Caesar which is pronounced as "SEEZAR" in the english world, where the original latin was "KAESAR" and the ecclesiastical is "CHEZAR". You might be right though because the sword's name is in Volgare, and we don't know how the regional accents of old Italian would say Principe. There's a high chance that it was a "CH" as in the modern variant, or a "TS" as in northern accents but we can't be sure. So I guess the modern "PRINCHIPE" is probably the safest choice. Sorry about the length XD

[@alexlawson4173]

@@Ari-elle-420 I was taught all 'c's in Latin are 'k' sounds. So that would make principe, "prinkeepay"

[@elioamedeo]

@@alexlawson4173 yes exactly, but only in classical Latin 🙂

[@sanguisuga6825]

It is very enjoyable to see you have fun and be this excited in a video, keep it up!

[@jayhannover922]

I always understand the enthusiasm. I could never pay for that sword but I would pay the same for a 1911 for my own enjoyment not defense 😂 not to mention you're lucky enough to be able to get things like this and make the money back only by having fun with it

[@Nobnoxious]

Jeremiah Smith luck tends to follow those that work hard and are smart.

[@jayhannover922]

@@Nobnoxious He does work hard and is smart. You act like I'm saying he's not. I just believe what he does happens to be a little more fun that what I do for a living. But what do I know

[@ootdega]

@@Nobnoxious Ha. Some of the most intelligent, persistent, and talented people in history have died broke, alone, and in debt. People who revolutionized their fields of expertise. In many cases, nobody even remembered their name until 100 or more years later. And in this day and age, you're not even going to get that. Some of my favorite KZbin channels are silent. Some of my favorite artists have purged and disappeared. One of them is literally dead. January 7th, 2014. Nobody will ever know their names. Some people succeed in spite of luck. Most succeed because of it. And then there are those who were born into wealth through no act of their own whatsoever. People in their 60s who don't know how to use a washing machine. Absolutely useless, still has more money than you will ever dream of. No, luck is blind, drunk, and has a bad sense of humor.

[@Nobnoxious]

@ootdega Of course there’s always exceptions to any thing. But trends are trends, and by and large intelligence, persistence, and hard work tends to generate more “luck”than not.

[@shockwave6213]

Has Skall ever stated what he does for a living? Somehow I see him running a school that teaches sword and medieval combat techniques.

[@hrcmfbws]

It's beautiful to see something so well made.

[@tgchan]

Your gf/wife/partner/whatever has such a cheerful and friendly face. Just looking at her makes you feel a little happier/.

[@matthiaskl]

Gotta say Skall, those shots of you swinging the sword in silhouette are really cool!

[@Filip1389_]

That is a good looking sword 😳

[@jerobasangan3386]

Okay Skalla, let's talk about your sword here. Your blade is *sharp* with each slash it cuts beautifully, it pierces through with no problem at all and lacerates on its way out. Your blade will *KEEEEL*

[@streamylc]

the fuller extending into the guard would give a massive relief as far as tolerance is concerned during smithing.... Personally, without the fuller relief (unless extremely skilled) you would be adding numerous hours creating a tight fitment across the entirety of the blade's faces.... It's kinda hard to put into words. Letting the fuller extend down takes away at least 30% of the fitment required. Think of it like those "Gator Grip universal sockets"... 2 sides of the bolt or nut head could be ignored (easier to explain with a picture; draw a hexagon, and you only need to match 4 sides rather than 6).... in an average sword's case, it would just give those 4 sides A LOT more wiggle room to match... or rather; draw a diamond (parallelogram) on a piece of paper.... and then try to cut another, by eye, to precisely fit the first.... you would quickly realize, how much easier it would be to do, if you gave yourself that fuller gap to work with. You wouldn't need to worry about EXACT dimensions of every single face, but rather just matching the blade angles/shoulder(s). You'd only be worrying about 2 angles and not 4. (honestly, you could probably FEEL this concept in your "half-swording:" video @Skallagrim, especially on the second technique kzbin.info/www/bejne/rKjYgoOcq7iGotE ) Seems silly to spend so much extra time on something so trivial, ESPECIALLY back in the day..... Why make it more complicated when you'll most likely be getting "other liquids" in every nook and cranny regardless.... I'd think techniques for tight fitment and/or time would come wayyyy before potential fluid penetration. $$$$$... talkin' pretty fancy details that might be on swords that (I'd bet) didn't even see battle.... and even then, might be completely unrealistic from a historical standpoint. IMO, blacksmiths get "good" by knowing the tricks to make things easier. The fewer times you need to swing your hammer, and the fewer times you need to heat, the better

[@SyntheticFuture]

I like the little catches on the cross guard. That seems like a good way to keep a sword from glancing off and hitting your hand.

[@aenaros6845]

Skall, with all due respect, not saying you are wrong, but i am having a hard time seeing that as a "type XVIIIa" , if i remember correctly a type XVIIIa should not have such a long handle, instead being more oriented to single handed use, it should not have a fuller , and should be a more narrow and straight profile that tapers to a point from the start. Having said that, i have a hard time clasifying it, but if i had to take a guess and looking to my example of "the sword, form and tought" i would say it falls more under the type XVIa. ... In fact, after a quick google search, i am convinced its a type XVIa.

[@PhillipPSee]

Agree

[@LughWalsh]

Skal cutting things from a car with a sword is my new favorite thing on the entire internet. Bravo sir, bravo

[@chainclaw07]

"i want to hit them with my sword!" a mood for sure

[@marz6770]

Hi Skall, I really like that you filled the video with diverse shots (like the shadow flourish), that really makes it easier to watch as you have a good load of things to say about what you reviewing : It makes for pretty lenghty videos so it's nice not to see the same camera shot the whole video :)

[@TacticalDreadnought]

Imagine you have an accident: **Waking up in a fantasy medieval world** **You learn there have been others sent to this world** **You learn to use the sword and other medieval weapons** **You enter the arena to prove your abilities** **You defeat your opponents** **The announcer calls out the final boss** AND NOW THE CHAMPION, SKALLAGRRRRRRIM! **You** ...I'm f*cked...

[@rukathekid7853]

I like how he can go from freaking hilarious to really informative in a heartbeat

[@ArkadiBolschek]

When the video starts with a WH40K reference, you _have_ to upvote XD

[@S1KSOW]

Hey Skal. I'm happy to see your videos have been doing better since the youtube algorithm stuff made it so nobody sees your stuff! Still one of my favorite channels. And happy you found a new play toy haha

[@alexanderringler5747]

Petition for skall riding on a motorcycling while wielding a sword.

[@jamesfischer2679]

We don't need him injured again! Hahaha

[@MH-yp6wg]

Really beautiful sword. I like the bronze-look as well... and it goes well with the red of the hilt. But man... you live in a beautiful landscape - show us! Do some videos from time to time when you drive around or hiking and get us some nice views of those canadian mountains and forests.

[@tefras14]

That helmet has pleased him i assume

[@omokok1877]

Ye

[@martins.4240]

"This one sparks joy."

[@themadscientest]

I fricking love that you and your partner are the kind of crazy to get in a car and do drive by cuttings with a longsword.

[@STIR-FRIED-SUBWAY-RAT]

Me with the lothric knights straight sword in dark souls

[@milanelst5754]

I still don't get why that sword works on every fucking build lol

[@idontwanttoputmyname403]

Almost like the balder swag sword.

[@STIR-FRIED-SUBWAY-RAT]

@@milanelst5754 Great moveset low stats reqs and good scaling on numerous infusions. Claymore is also great.

[@jamesfischer2679]

Falling in love with your channel again Skall! Feels righr to be enjoying your content again

[@infestissumam5422]

The music in the background gives me Witcher vibes

[@Benzy670]

That helmet is so rad, I completely understand why you love it. Looks badass on you!

[@vinnyethanol]

Me, trying mounted combat in Kingdom Come.

[@davidkyo1985]

Yeah, don't bother. Just get off and cut 'em down.

[@sephirothchild]

@@davidkyo1985 Actually, it's more OP than you might think. It's really the only way to kill the Cumans in the beginning. Dragging around their stuff makes you a ton of money whenever you get the chance to sell it. It's like the equivalent of dragging around 20 sets of Enclave armor in Fallout 3. Super slow but, 1800 caps per set is an amazing payout.

[@g1jetfireandrainbowdash798]

That meme in the start is part of the reason I love this channel!

[@therealcarlxii]

An effective pommel is the most important part. Perfect sword...if just the pommel was unscrewable.

[@petruraciula9056]

Ok :)))))). The humour in your videos is escalating. I LIKE IT. Just hope it doesn't impact your time. I know it does, i just hope not too much. And of course i know you kinda need to do this to keep the channel profitable, and still on going. More power, and views, and patrions to you.

[@joelrampersad1359]

Shadiversity has a warbow made by Joerg that could be used by your army when the world reverts to feudalism after Covid 19. 😁

[@fettmaneiii4439]

RIP favorite longsword!

[@aresthebrave9968]

since when have you become a empeiral commissar XD

[@TheriaultDave]

Great video Skall, great sword too. I love the addition of the extra footage/bloopers at the end made me laugh a lot, please do more of those, if you have some of course hehehe

[@francescogulisano2917]

If it's written "Brescia" you would read it "bresha"

[@K4RN4GE911]

Best intro to any video in the history of man.

[@mattias3253]

I don't get this hobby at all! Yet every gosh darn time there's a video with a new sword.. there i am.. watching.. yet.. again!