We made swords for THE WITCHER by NETFLIX

[@ineffect121]

I actually didn't know Tod did the witcher swords. Awesome show and tell.

[@Raz0rking]

He did say it once in a earlier video

[@l0rdkiwi]

Me neither 🤯

[@LoganKaneRhodesCSMR]

Yeah same here- I love the witcher series though- games and the show. it's all great. and I think they have done a great job on the show

[@joejoelesh1197]

Ya, I was this old when I found out

[@kamilszadkowski8864]

The Netflix tv-series is absolutely terrible in general but at least some of the fighting scenes are really good.

[@gallaros9]

There better be a Tod Cameo in the next witcher. Working a forge in the background or something like that

[@Trollvolk]

Some crossbow man in the Background XD or a smith in the rear of a scene doing his business.

[@RaphYkun]

@@Trollvolk credit him as a longbowman, but he has a cross bow

[@justacomment1657]

Someone should write a mail to cdpr

[@DarthBop]

With a lockdown longbow!

[@angrypotato_fz]

@@RaphYkun Brilliant! :D

[@scholagladiatoria]

Fascinating! Thanks for sharing.

[@benholroyd5221]

In what context?

[@tods_workshop]

Thanks Matt; appreciated and hopefully more to come

[@Demoliri]

Always great to get an inside view into what happens behind the scene's. Also, love your work Matt!

[@mariobenedicto3582]

@@tods_workshop About the backscabbard, Tod... have you seen already seen Shad's backscabbard? What do you think of it? kzbin.info/www/bejne/Zna6mmV6o6mil6s

[@MrMartinSchou]

​@@mariobenedicto3582 You could probably make Geralt's back scabbard more functional (for the steel sword at least), if you stole the magnet idea from Shad's design. If it's strong enough you'd also avoid the need for the band it has, which would make it easier to sheathe into.

[@richardmmckinstry7490]

"A Witcher may forget to eat to drink to breathe even, but a Witcher never forgets to care for his sword". Especially as Tod made such a beauty. Edited to the correct quote

[@rinflame44]

Amazing work! I am hoping for a Shad response to the back scabbard.

[@froschnmaximus9108]

As an interrested person in cinema and history. this is the 'behind the scene' content i want to watch. Awesome work and thanks for sharing this!

[@tods_workshop]

Thanks and check this out as well kzbin.info/www/bejne/o3eUh3mieNN_h5Y

[@froschnmaximus9108]

@@tods_workshop Have seen when it came out, subscribed since your 1000lbs crossbow-vids. I had worked in in a (big) theater, at a short film projekt and also done some medival/viking-reenactment as hobby, so there is a lot i can relate.

[@averyshaw2142]

I thought the title meant you recreated swords from the Witcher, I didn’t know you were the guy who actually did them. Congrats and well done!

[@AUTOBOTGJB1997]

I had a suspicion Tod made these props as I'm pretty sure I saw one of his folding knives in the show

[@tods_workshop]

You did

[@grumples1517]

What episode?

[@Visitingwombat]

I'll be damned props for recognising

[@grumples1517]

@@Visitingwombat lol...props

[@mishmashmedley]

Absolutely Amazing, Tod! I really want to see Tod in a bit part as a village smith....

[@tods_workshop]

Thanks and that would be fun, but no one knocking down my door yet

[@raics101]

Hey, if there was a petition to put Ian McCallum in a bond movie I'm sure we can do one to put Tod in the witcher :)

[@Seelenschmiede]

@@raics101 it was about Ian in a Wick movie

[@raics101]

@@Seelenschmiede So it was, thanks.

[@_aullik]

I would really like a "collab" with you and Henry Cavill, I would not be surprised if he does that.

[@hansvonmannschaft9062]

There's certainly a match there. Other than Henry's most likely overloaded agenda getting in the way, we'd have two (three) extremely talented and humble-hearted fellows here.

[@smilodnfatalis55]

It's always nice to hear people explicitly say without any prompting that a bigshot actor like Henry is a polite person. It's just heartwarming to know a person who could very easily be a scumbag is actually a sweetheart.

[@fattiger6957]

Based off everything I've seen of him, Henry Cavil just seems like a nice, down to earth guy.

[@thomastheisman1751]

I've never seen anything bad about him.

[@Sk0lzky]

Being a sweetheart and being polite are two different things, you can be very rude sweetheart and a polite peace of shit ;)

[@Sk0lzky]

@@thomastheisman1751 the good old school of fame, be polite, careful and unintrusive, you're an actor not an omniscient being around which world revolves with a mission to fix everything and everyone. It's a real shame that nowadays this approach is so rare, that we feel the need to endlessly praise people who represent it

[@JjackVideo]

I don't doubt them, but if you want future gigs, it's pretty much the only way forward.

[@Jacob-W-5570]

I didn't know Tod made the swords for the Witcher, that is so cool. and did I hear that season two is being filmed! You can clearly see the difference with the silver, Tod you almost blinded us there :P

[@lukeorlando4814]

Yes Tod accidentally slipped and told us some time ago that he was making the weapons for season 2 before season 2 had been announced.

[@tods_workshop]

Actually I thought I had and had to check, but the news was already out there but it had me worried for a moment

[@clayclymer]

@@tods_workshop the detail on the swords is amazing. And I whole heatedly agree with using actual silver plating for the silver sword. Some people may look at it as an unnecessary expense but for show with as much CGI as the witcher has in it. Having a legitimate prop to properly do light reflection and color tones is a godsend for any visual effects artist. You're helping those poor overworked souls more than you'll ever know I guarantee!

[@andrewrobinson4019]

Now, I fully understand what they mean when they say “the real sword” or “the real chain” (being opposed to the rubber versions), but each time they said it, I had to stifle the thought, ‘oh! that’s the *real* chain that the *real* Geralt of Rivia used!’ Like I’m watching Forgotten Weapons or something.

[@Isambardify]

This guy has a fantastic accent to be talking about witcher-ing with.

[@davethepants]

witchow worwd

[@watchonjar]

you can really tell how much these guys where dedicated to making the props both as high quality as possible but in making them as workable for film as possible.

[@Wormweed]

I really liked how realistic the swords were in Witcher, makes sense now that i know you made them. I hope more movies and shows start using realistic swords like this.

[@tods_workshop]

Thanks and so do I - its good for business

[@houserootie]

I would very much like to see more of this behind the scenes prop talk. Please keep going, very interesting!

[@tods_workshop]

There may be more coming.....

[@TurinTuramber]

I saw the daggers, I instantly thought *bottle opener*

[@Seelenschmiede]

Blade stopper at day, bottle opener at night! It is daggerman!

[@RyanRyzzo]

Tod has the permission to say Jerald's name any way he likes.

[@graceamstrong5875]

RyanRyzzo lol

[@p4radigm989]

Geralt is correct as he says it. You have been saying it wrongly, the setting of this show is like Eastern European, and that's how we say it.

[@yarugatyger1603]

He pronounces it correctly, it's just not as you'd say it in English but it's pretty accurate for the region that Geralt actually comes from.

[@RyanRyzzo]

@@yarugatyger1603 Betcha a surprise, that Geralt's name is inspired by a Soviet-era translation of an Irish legend about Gearóid Iarla (Earl Gerald mac Geralt).

[@DjDolHaus86]

His friends call him Geraldo. Behind his back. Quietly. When he's a long way away.

[@kristjanbrezovnik6485]

Waiting for Shad to compare this back scabbard design to his own ...

[@leadpaintchips9461]

Ya, that would be cool to see!

[@SneakyBadAssOG]

This seems like a really good scabbard for pulling out the blade thanks to the hinge mechanism, but awful at putting it back, which is probably why we didn't see it in a show.

[@stephen9894]

@@SneakyBadAssOG yeah. Whilst it is doable it would look incredibly clumsy, which is fine from a practical point but not a production point - you don't really care how long it can take to put your weapon away as you're probably safe when doing it.

[@Straightfromthehorsesmouth]

@@stephen9894 i guess even if you were in safe situation, like anything that takes a long time to do; putting it away in real life would eventually become a pain in the arse. I expect eventually once the novelty had worn off you would be thinking why am I bothering when I could just use a normal one.

[@stephen9894]

@@Straightfromthehorsesmouth Oh yeah. I just mean if it takes like 20 seconds to do instead of the regular 5 but the rest of it is more convenient then you would consider it. If it is taking around 5 minutes to put your sword away then you're just not going to carry it like that except on rare occasions.

[@blackenedragon23]

Mr. Panthro, you're my favourite Thundercat already, but now my admiration increases by knowing you created the Witcher's weapons.

[@captainpuffinpuffinson4769]

Both swords are for monsters The silver and the steel

[@ericpraline]

I‘ll be honest this kind of blew my mind

[@KT-ur7pi]

Nick was really interesting, to hear another side of how weapons are deployed in film making opened my eyes to how much thought and skill goes into a convincing chop chop. Many thanks guys

[@Elvirth24]

Even just within the world of the Witcher, it makes perfect sense to have your two swords as physically similar as possible to make your technique consistent with both. A nice and very logical touch.

[@KateVeeoh]

Wonderful stuff, Tod! Tremendously interesting to hear the what and why explained behind film props, and the masses of research that go into this. It's very easy for the public to criticize the look of a prop, but it isn't at all easy for a prop to fit the bill on all accounts. Excellent work!

[@tods_workshop]

Thank you and very well said.

[@meanmr.mustard1606]

I had no idea you were the smith that made those swords Tod, fantastic work as always.

[@JanPospisilArt]

"The Youth of Rivia" I can't help but imagine an early 90s tv show in the vein of Beverly Hills, 92010. :))

[@Dreoni_]

Awesome insight! Would have liked to see the backscabbard in action though...

[@bastiancook4821]

Yes please!

[@tods_workshop]

That one was too beaten up and not sure any of them survived season 1 intact , but we will try

[@arthanor9631]

@@tods_workshop Demo with the man himself? Henry would probably make a few of your followers faint just by showing up. Would be amazing!

[@derstoffausdemderjoghurtis]

@@arthanor9631 let's take it slowly at first. What happens on this channel is a revolution and she is unfolding just right.

[@erykczajkowski8226]

@@tods_workshop Well, doesn't this mean this design is not functionally practical? If it's not usable after a few uses by actors with rubber and blunt swords how short would it serve a soldier let alone a witcher?

[@andrewmartin3671]

Nick Jeffries: If you chop enough pieces off I'm sure it will get close to killing it. King Arthur: Who are you, who are so knowledge in the ways of science?

[@spencer1980]

Btw, now totally think you're right about that color blind thing with the wires. Color blindness was probably much more common back in the day (it's more useful for hunting I believe) and it would also explain all the homeric "blue wine" references too.

[@LednacekZ]

So, when are we getting Henry on the show?

[@m.s.79]

If only they had also put you to work on the nilfgaard armors

[@clukskin]

what you dont think recycled tires make good armor?

[@HellYeahCorp]

The Nilfgaard armour has started to make a modicum of sense to me seeing it up close the second time around. It looks like leather was hastily wrapped over ¿steel? armour (probably as to make the armour black, not for armour value). With how rapidly Nilfgaard's army is expanding during the show, this would make sense. *Except for how much leather is needed for such an endeavour.* A bit of pre-industrial mass production.

[@janmikule582]

@@HellYeahCorp And it looks like a p*nis...

[@HellYeahCorp]

@@janmikule582 That's pareidolia.

[@quintoblanco8746]

@@HellYeahCorp The leather armor sort of exists in history. The crumpled ridges provide extra protection. The amount of leather wasn't a problem. Armies need to eat and armies would often travel with live stock since live stock can make food out of grass and a living cow doesn't spoil... Eat the cow, make armor from the skin. The armor looked bad though and really didn't make all that sense given the context, so I'm glad it's gone in season 2.

[@wullgrew1]

That explains why I loved the weapons so much. They're made by one of my favorite makers!!

[@numbers9to0]

Why is on a DVD/BR, in the behind the scenes section, only blah blah about "it was so nice working with this director/actor/..." and never interesting stuff like that?

[@TeaBurn]

IKR...I feel like this video is the kind of content you would expect on the 2nd disc of a special limited edition box set, director's cut, or something. And we get to see it for free on youtube.

[@borna1231]

Watch LOTR Extended Edition making-of documentaries for a fantastic insight into a big budget fantasy production. I really can´t recomnd those enough.

[@CarlosRodriguez-dd4sb]

Bravo Tod!! Take a (lockdown) bow for the work. Now I am inspired to go back and re-watch the show knowing you created Geralt's tools of the trade. Thanks also to Nick for his insights into the movie making world.

[@R.Craig.Collins]

I have a new appreciation for the hardware on the Witcher, and I really enjoy all of your demos. Thanks for the distraction during these odd times

[@QuentinStephens]

I've just watched this for the second time and I hope that should you return to this you will include Cavill for his perspective as the actual user of the items.

[@provenelk]

Anytime a KZbinr unjustly complains about movie swords I will link this video

[@tods_workshop]

And this one kzbin.info/www/bejne/o3eUh3mieNN_h5Y

[@AllanMacMillan]

Great video, wonderful creations. I love the philosophy of making them real weapons. just like your other reproductions. "This is just from a history that never existed" Brilliant.

[@tods_workshop]

Thank you and that is genuinely what we try on do.

[@paddyhinton9665]

Late to catching this, amazed at the amount of work behind scenes. Fascinating.

[@trulyinfamous]

The audio is really strongly divided to the left and right ears, but that's just a minor complaint from me. Great video otherwise.

[@KK-xz4rk]

Yes. Had only 1 earphone on ear and it made video really hard to understand. Had to crank up audio really high and it was uncomfortable.

[@hansvonmannschaft9062]

After watching several of Tod's videos, as you guys surely have as well, where it doesn't happen, I'm positive that in this case it was done on purpose. Helps with a couple different types of issues: with Tod on the left and Nick on the right, you don't have any doubts about who's talking when the camera shows the table or a particular prop. Cheers gents, may you have a great day!

[@charlieross-BRM]

It's muffled too and I've come to acknowledge that is the way things are being produced for now, like it's a style of audio. I hate it but even vloggers showing how to edit sound with a DAW will many times have crap sound.

[@DarkValorWolf]

Oh hell yes! this is absolutely amazing. And damn that dudes voice

[@TheUncleRuckus]

This is why I love this channel!! Great video as always Tod 👍👍

[@regreegg]

This is awesome stuff. Thanks for the video, gents!

[@tl8211]

About the weapons being similar, I imagine it would be the case in real life too: you would probably always want to have your next weapon as similar as possible in balance and profile to the old one. A very interesting point.

[@Omidion]

Thank you both, this was very interesting. I love seeing the craft side of the film production, the focus is always on the actors and the directors but there is a whole industry supporting them which is usually not even shown in "behind the scenes". Thank you for this cool glimpse.

[@Benzy670]

Oh man, I had no idea you were responsible for the show’s swords. That’s so awesome! Fantastic work and fantastic video.

[@blackwater4707]

Wow, that's impressive. Next time though, we need a model for the back scabbard just to see it working. Maybe that super patient one that was mentioned. ; )

[@alexanderasif1845]

Thaler and Dijkstra discuss Geralt's gear, Novigrad, 1272 (colourised)

[@makanidemoulin7591]

Great video! Also got my Dirk I ordered from you today and it is spectacular! Keep it up

[@tods_workshop]

Thank you

[@havekarworkshop]

Holy sh*t i had no idea! Lets watch Edit: yea, I just watched it and I must say that the backscabbard design is pretty genius with this hinge attached to it. Great work gentlemen

[@Katniss218]

Tod's an amazing craftsman!

[@GandalfsHorse84]

Toss a coin to your Witcher sword maker

[@StealthPants1]

What are your (and his) opinions about the Nilfguard armor? Among all the realistic weaponry and incredible detailing in props and set design, those guys look like power ranger villains.

[@sasasasa-lx6cl]

have you seen costume designer for the series? Have a look, listen to his musing on "playing with textures" and try not to get angry :)

[@prestonhamilton6310]

Don't forget Geralt pulled up on his bottom strap to help release his sword from his back...

[@gcvrsa]

As someone who studied Theatre Design at uni, I truly appreciate the level of effort you have put into balancing all requirements of realism and the practical needs of filming, staging, and safety. I think I will watch the series now, just because of this video. Knowing the amount of care that went into the production makes the show much more interesting to me.

[@tods_workshop]

Thanks and I hope you enjoy it - stick with it, it can be construing to get into but once you are at about episode 4 it all starts to fall into place

[@Jaeler9]

Well this answers a few things that Shadiversity brought up in his Witcher armor/weapon review. Can’t wait to see more!

[@TannithVQ]

Fascinating. I can't wait for series 2. I'll be looking out for your hand work.

[@jamessickmore236]

The witcher is gonna visit Tod's workshop to buy a sword in season 2 episode 3

[@mikemac1298]

If I'm not mistaken. In the lore. You can use a silver sword to kill a human. But it will get bent up and too damaged for constant use. Unlike steel. Just like in real life. Which, in their eyes, means silver is not meant to kill a human. However, against monsters. Silver does not get damaged at all, no matter how strong the monster. But steel will. The opposite of humans.

[@wea69420]

I KNEW IT! I had a hunch you had a hand in those pieces.

[@graceamstrong5875]

Fabián Riquelme liar, liar pants on fire! How could you just "know", eh?

[@tobin9575]

It was really clear that they gave a good second thought to all the props and damn it payed of. The Aesthetic was great, the only thing to question was the casting but who cares really, great outfits and swords are a big +

[@gerardbryant4840]

Interesting behind the scenes information.

[@mattjohnston9131]

Shad made a completely functional and better designed (IMO) back scabbard. Maybe use something similar for future seasons! kzbin.info/www/bejne/Y2m8codqgKmGhNU

[@neilwilson5785]

Wonderful. Love that Witcher. "Wind's Howling"

[@andredeketeleastutecomplex]

Vikings had Ulfberht swords. Made from the best steel ever constructed. Materials from Kazachstan and made by a frankish swordsmith, uniquely for vikings. They were flexible like theater swords, they would not break because of it.

[@adamberry3160]

Cheers tod, really enjoyed that, very interesting to learn how things are done on sets, and how problems are solved

[@tods_workshop]

Thanks

[@Fittgris]

Seeing the backscabbard i always think about shadversitys design. If you make the "slide in slot" smaller then he did would look sick. Was that kind of design ever on the table?

[@tods_workshop]

Functionally great but it’s a big thing to look at on your hero’s back....

[@samcoote9653]

I really hope Henry Cavill sees this, I"m sure he probably already knows, but it's so cool and hes such a Witcher nerd :) Edit: Fixed missing spaces and caps

[@StergiosMekras]

Geralt only kills monsters with his swords, it's just that some of them come in human form. Also, kinda surprised that Tod did the show's swords. Pleasantly so.

[@bruceainsley8927]

I’m sure I saw some Tod Cutler daggers in the Witcher as well

[@emknight84]

Fantastic work ....no wonder why the swords in the show look so good.

[@hoegild1]

Shad from Shadiversity is going to have a fit over this video....

[@primeribviking3688]

Like why the longsword handle on an arming sword blade

[@patrickmancini798]

Love the series, love your work, loved this video !!!

[@tragicthegarnering3619]

I just want to know who approved the Nilfgaardian armour, maybe there was a reason behind its design. But it does look like scrotum armour unfortunately.

[@samcoote9653]

These swords are masterpieces Tod as always, you can definitely see why they look so perfect in the show!

Very cool that Tod is part of this very good production. Looking forward to see more of his work on the show.

[@Lurklen]

The collapsible rod method is good for another reason, it gives resistance and feed back to the actor doing the stabbing. The less the actor has to work on imagining the physical aspects of their work, the more they can concentrate on character work. Todd any chance you can get them to stop cutting through plate like it was cheese? (I kid) Glad to see more of the world is seeing the quality in your work we've all come to enjoy.

[@tods_workshop]

Thanks for the comment and yes that is another reason

[@eskimoassasin6764]

Your buddy in the red and white shirt looks like Sigi Ruven

[@mnk9073]

Marvellous, now as insiders with whom do I have to have a talk about the Nilfgardian armour? Oh, please just ignore the barrel of tar and the feathery pillows, just kindly answer the question.

[@Washeek]

I mean it's all great! Awesome explanations and presentation. However, please, can someone explain the scrotum armors for Nilfgaard? All of this work and thought coming into Geralt's kit only makes the atrocious Nilfgaard armor design stand out more.

[@EviusPistachio]

Idk about everyone else, but I totally noticed that a lot of thought went into the back scabbard design. It's something that's always bothered me in video games and what you all came up with seemed plausible at the very least.

[@nothingtoseaheardammit]

Would love to buy real replicas of these swords from the show!

[@NSMike87]

Wow, I don't know why this video did it, but I just figured out something. I've always been confused by your intro when you say, "Hi, it's Tod of Tod's Workshop and Tod Cutler here..." because it sounds like you're introducing yourself twice, but I just made the connection that "Tod Cutler" is one of your brands, not just your name. Heh.

[@torianholt2752]

His real name is Leo Todeschini I think.

[@jhtsurvival]

The game is amazing... most of his silver sword in the games have V shaped

[@SuperIperMegaTriper]

The best Geralt's power is putting out a sword from a back scabbard.

[@nathans45]

actually you'll notice in the show that Geralt carries his swords in a baldric, which it is possible to draw from the back since it only actually covers the end of the blade

[@dr.lexwinter8604]

The Witcher is the worst example of Netflix 'netflixing' a franchise. It saddens me so many peoples hard work are associated with such a show, but this allows those of us who refuse to consume Netflix's propaganda to appreciate Tod's hard work, I like it!

[@chrismiksworld]

My Geek Meter has officially been pegged I mean Tod you have such an interesting Job, I Envy that my friend.

[@TheBerendir]

thought you were gonna say the catches were for opening beers in-between takes :p

[@firsttpt]

I don't watch the series, and this was STILL fascinating.

[@ErwinPommel]

Tod's a coin to your witcher...

[@MadmanDKDK]

Steel swords kill humanoids, if you start cutting into monsters with the steel, they will take less damage or heal right up. Silver supposedly disables the healing and makes them vulnerable, plus whatever poisons Geralt may add to the blades. At least that's how it was in the games.

[@nathans45]

In the books most monsters can be killed with steel, the silver sword is only used for specific monsters that are vulnerable to silver but otherwise heal (Vampires for example). In the books GEralt usually doesn't carry his silver sword at all, he leaves it on Roach

[@eskimoassasin6764]

Todd why is the Bloody Baron talking to you about witcher swords?

[@1183newman]

I hope you also get to work on series 2 as well Tod.

[@tods_workshop]

Currently am thanks

[@WolfSoulZell]

This is really cool! Didn't know Tod made all that! I gotta say though, whenever someone mentions back scabbards, I just think of Shad's design :)

[@MrFreshBanana]

great video. But, please, never do the left-right-stereo thing again

[@asheswright]

I really like the discussion going on here. You can hear the passion in their work.

[@evanplanas]

"I'm Nick Jeffries...I have such sites to show you!"

[@jeanackle]

There is "We made The Whatever (as an imitation) !" and then there's "We made The (orginal) Whatever !"

[@erics745]

Now what about making a replica either of mournblade or stormbringer? Might be tricky for the souls though...

[@speckledjim_]

There's a lot to be said about traditional hand worked weapons and tools, but some of today's modern CNC'd gear......wow. Each has its place

[@MrDarcscythe]

Head of the department for armoury you say? I have a few questions about the nilfgardian armour then: 1. Why? 2. .... No, that's it.

[@RyanRyzzo]

That's another guy, who is a fashion designer. Probably some overruling going on there. Tim Aslam* is his name.