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@Ezbee2041 Жыл бұрын
This method just blew my mind. Copied it and never had any issues with it. Thanks for your work!
@vantagepoint7653 Жыл бұрын
Very smart and simple ideas.Thank you for sharing.
@taxidrivercarl60745 жыл бұрын
This makes so much more sense than removing the whole belt when you want to set your knife down. Good idea
@swordandshield5 жыл бұрын
Happy that it makes sense to you. It is, however, just a guess of mine. Works well, though.
@masonmorgan70715 жыл бұрын
Roland dude you just blew my mind that is so awesome I would've never thought the knife could be attached like that
@samuelyeates23266 жыл бұрын
The word that you are looking for is toggles. Very inventive mounting system.
@swordandshield6 жыл бұрын
Thank you. I am actually familiar with the term, yet, my word hoard betrays me at times, in particular when using more than one language in one place at the same time as was the case on that very day.
@samuelyeates23266 жыл бұрын
You are still extremely articulate, I am a big fan.
@swordandshield6 жыл бұрын
Thank you.
@KawauMusic6 жыл бұрын
Ich mag diese Version und die Überlegungen dahinter!
@swordandshield6 жыл бұрын
Freut mich.
@Aneokame6 жыл бұрын
Very cool! Great idea!
@Goosebear776 жыл бұрын
Wow!! That is incredible!!!
@raphlvlogs2712 жыл бұрын
they were also worn horizontally across the back of the belt.
@richstone26276 жыл бұрын
Outstanding. Thank you
@cnawan6 жыл бұрын
Very interesting. I can see parallels with the far older belt found with Otzi the Iceman. Do you have a video or another resource detailing the rest of the belt equipment?
@swordandshield6 жыл бұрын
Thank you, I have been pointed to Ötzi in this regard before. I do not have any video on my belt set. Belt and pouch fittings of Eastern descent have been found in numerous contexts in Scandinavia. It is not possible to say if they were imported or if they were worn by immigrants, mercenaries or traders who were finally buried in Birka or elsewhere. Most likely a mixture of all, although there are indications in Icelandic Saga literature that eastern equipment was fashionable with high-ranking parts of society in Viking Age Scandinavia. At any rate, this particular belt is modeled on a complete set found in a grave in Karos, Hungary. The burial was not Scandinavian but Magyar, however. There are numerous publications on both Magyar fittings found in Viking Age Scandinavia, as well as on the Ancient Magyars with hundreds of photos. Find reconstructions of Magyar warriors in this gallery of mine: facebook.com/pg/Dimicator-266934476773420/photos/?tab=album&album_id=296055653861302
@Dantick096 жыл бұрын
I really like that method
@KnifeForge10 ай бұрын
Hi I have a small question about sheaths for the longer type of saexes. As far as you know, is there ever any wood core for support in the scabbard or is it just the bronze clamps along the seam that become some kind of support. I'm going to make two replikas of a saex they found in a excavation a few years ago, near where I live. There was no trace of the scabbard except for a gilded bronze ring. So I have to do a lot of research beforehand so I get it right. They say it's an 7th century knife Whats your opinion about it. Best regards Michael Sweden
@sprungmonkey6inches4 жыл бұрын
very blingy suspension. Someone from Hollywood or Washington DC would like that
@orsettomorbido6 жыл бұрын
Really cool!
@Smutjetk2 жыл бұрын
So i allways wonder why are the knifes and saxes facing blade up? If they are normally drawn you allways have the the wrong way around in the hand snd have to be re aligned
@Davlavi6 жыл бұрын
nice thanks for sharing
@jimwalkerarchery6 жыл бұрын
Would like to see you walk with it attached like that. Hmm, thinking stuff might get a bit sensitive...
@swordandshield6 жыл бұрын
I have even fought with it. No problem. This is not surprising as the position is confirmed by period depictions, at least regarding Saxon and Anglo-Saxon counterparts, so-called saxes or seaxes.
@agustinmarbae75094 жыл бұрын
Hello Roland Warzecha, I would like a book recommendation on the recreation of Vikings of Birka. I hope it has everything related to clothes, weapons, utensils etc ... any recommendations? I would be very very grateful
@ernestsheffield99766 жыл бұрын
Seems plausible. Thanks.
@hilmarheathkliff95116 жыл бұрын
Im curious. Will you be at trelleborg or moesgard festivals later this month? I know i will be there with Rimmugýgur from Iceland. Hoping to get a selfie or 2.
@swordandshield6 жыл бұрын
I would love to, however, I have other obligations: I will be at Castle Coburg doing demos on sword and shield.
@hilmarheathkliff95116 жыл бұрын
Roland Warzecha awesome stuff! Happy that you took the time to reply
@swordandshield6 жыл бұрын
My pleasure. Enjoy your Viking trip to Denmark.
@sc0ttschannel6 жыл бұрын
Could you do a video about ancient Greek martial arts?
@swordandshield6 жыл бұрын
This is not my field of expertise, unfortunately.
@davidweihe60526 жыл бұрын
Why not just tie it to the belt with leather (or even cloth) laces, easily pulled untied? The little bone things look nice, but more expensive than skipping them. Now, a rich merchant or higher up might want them just because they are fancier than necessary, of course. Do the originals have a particular wear pattern that implies your method rather than directly tied to laces?
@swordandshield6 жыл бұрын
Well, lacing takes longer, plus, more importantly, you have to adjust length anew each time. But, of course, it would be absolutelly possible. In regards to cost of materials, the owner of such a splendid knife would probably be quite well off to begin with. However, antler as well as bone were by no means expensive materials. In fact, in places like Hedeby archaeologists found tens of thousands of animal bones. They were used for all kinds of purposes, e.g. carving little containers or combs and cases. Re wear: There was an repair on one of the rings of the original knife sheath, but it does not allow for conclusions regarding suspension, in my opinion.
@evias99435 жыл бұрын
Thats a nice looking knife! Who made it?
@swordandshield5 жыл бұрын
At Moesgaard Viking moot, I purchased it from the gifted craftsman who made the scabbard: medievalcraft.eu/index.php I do not know who actually forged the knife.
@slimlithedwarf6 жыл бұрын
Can you do a video on your entire costume?
@swordandshield6 жыл бұрын
I may do so at one point. Thank you for the suggestion.
@Taulu096 жыл бұрын
Good day ! :) could you tell where you get such a beautiful knife ? :)
@swordandshield6 жыл бұрын
Find all info here: www.patreon.com/posts/suspension-for-19564892
@sue_downing555 Жыл бұрын
Very well, "organic" so they didn't survive. Sounds too simple. What does the avail art suggest as mounting and support method, ? I have heard or seen on Utube others comments and speculate that the mounts did not survive for the archaeologists because they were organic, possibly leather. Sounds prob
@random28296 жыл бұрын
That looks like a Seax. May be the knife that defined a Saxon.
@swordandshield6 жыл бұрын
It is related but not the same.
@spanishinquisition76236 жыл бұрын
Where did ya get it?
@swordandshield6 жыл бұрын
Find all info here: www.patreon.com/posts/suspension-for-19564892
@leviathanssteak6 жыл бұрын
Is the seax normally worn edge up or down?
@2adamast6 жыл бұрын
Maybe there is less wear with the edge up.
@swordandshield6 жыл бұрын
Strictly speaking, this is not a seax which is an Anglo-Saxon term for a particular knife. At any rate, with the Swedish examples from Birka, the cutting edge is on the long and curved edge, which in the sheath faces up and towards the fittings.
@2adamast6 жыл бұрын
Time to edit wikipedia? >>Seax (Old English pronunciation: [ˈsæɑks]; also sax, sæx, sex; invariant in plural, latinized sachsum) is an *Old English* word for "knife"
@robertgoncz46594 жыл бұрын
Hey brother!Your belt and the metal covered bag absolutely 10.century Hungarian. Your textil belt is also Hungarian from Transylvania.Where did you buy them in Hungary?Your hut is also Hungarian . Viking?Bullshit! By the way the knife is very nice!👍😀