The Poor Historian
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Making an inexpensive Steel Scottish Basket Hilted Broadsword for HEMA: a Saga!
Scottish Basket Hilted Broadswords (aka Claymore) have an awesome and unique style of fighting and history behind them. But the only steel versions really available for steel HEMA sparring are right around $600 at the cheapest on the market right now. So I set off on making my own. This is kind of a DIY, but also a bit of a saga! Could even be ASMR! Enjoy.
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Goofing around with 3 Greatswords!
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I recorded a whole long video about these great swords, and then hated the quality and questioned why I was putting so much information on it, so I cut out about 90% of it and turned it into this goofy video! Enjoy it if you wish!
Historical Japanese Swordsmanship: 4 Tips Before Starting!
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I offer a short list of suggestions and precautions to take before beginning your journey in practicing and researching Historical Japanese Swordsmanship To join the growing online community, feel free to join this group: groups/753295419767778/?ref=share_group_link
What is HISTORICAL JAPANESE SWORDMANSHIP?? An intro, why to practice, and similarity to HEMA
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A return to UA-cam with a new (and certainly debate-worthy) Swordmanship topic: Historical Japanese Swordsmanship! There will be many more videos (hopefully) exploring this topic more thoroughly. I want to clarify that I am not downplaying the significance or quality of any of the popular Japanese Sword Arts that are around today; only to make the distinction that they are very separate from *h...
Mysterious Training Cutlass UNMASKED! The truth behind the sword!
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We finally know the truth, or at least pretty darn close to it! It's a training version of either the 1898 Dutch Klewang, or the similar US1917 or "1941" Naval Cutlass! Book on the Klewang: www.goodreads.com/book/show/5681442-klewang
Are the American Flag of fencing masks any good?
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Are the American Flag of fencing masks any good?
Where are the videos?? The Swordsmanship Museum and Academy
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I've been MIA from UA-cam for a long time, years it seems, aside from an occasional upload. I hate feeling like I'm letting my wonderful subscribers down, and not sharing content with you. But I wanted to share with you a little bit about what I've been doing, and so I'm introducing to you the Swordsmanship Museum and Academy!
Musings on Historical Japanese Manuals in HEMA
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Just a video to share my thoughts on Japanese Manuals in a HEMA perspective. Heiho Kadensho: www.amazon.com/Sword-Mind-Japanese-Treatise-Swordsmanship/dp/0760765316/ www.amazon.com/Life-Giving-Sword-Secret-Teachings-Shogun/dp/1590309901/ The Complete Musashi: www.amazon.com/Complete-Musashi-Definitive-Translations-Writings/dp/4805316160/ Sword Scroll: www.amazon.com/Way-Sword-Closer-Look-Scroll...
Oddfellows Fraternal Sword at Century Antiques
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I don't usually do videos on fraternal swords, and my familiarity with them is limited, but I thought I would do a quick video about this one for sale at Century Antiques in Grand Rapids, MI.
Filipino Moro Armor at Century Antiques
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We take a close look at this Kurab-a-Kulang at the fantastic Century Antiques in Grand Rapids, MI
Unboxing the WISH Odachi!
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Unboxing the WISH Odachi!
I got a JAPANESE OTACHI sword from WISH! What could go wrong?!?
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I got a JAPANESE OTACHI sword from WISH! What could go wrong?!?
Unknown Antique Fencing Swords found in Northern Michigan
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Unknown Antique Fencing Swords found in Northern Michigan
Differing Qualities of Sword Replicas
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Differing Qualities of Sword Replicas
The PLUG BAYONET and the PIKE: Precautionary Video
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The PLUG BAYONET and the PIKE: Precautionary Video
unboxing FRIENDSHIP EDITION
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unboxing FRIENDSHIP EDITION
Unboxing - WEEB Edition!
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Unboxing - WEEB Edition!
UNEXPECTED GIANT fly fishing reel and rod!
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UNEXPECTED GIANT fly fishing reel and rod!
This unique CIVIL WAR SWORD is more AWESOME than I hoped!! Unboxing history.
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This unique CIVIL WAR SWORD is more AWESOME than I hoped!! Unboxing history.
AWESOME fish hooks and Valentine's Day Swords!!!!
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AWESOME fish hooks and Valentine's Day Swords!!!!
These MEDIEVAL THROWING AXES are sick!! Plus a Polish Saber - unboxing
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These MEDIEVAL THROWING AXES are sick!! Plus a Polish Saber - unboxing
VIKING fishing and HUGE HOOK unboxing!!
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VIKING fishing and HUGE HOOK unboxing!!
These VIKING SHIELDS need some work! Swords, unboxing, and COFFEE!
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These VIKING SHIELDS need some work! Swords, unboxing, and COFFEE!
PB&J MEAD! Also the last of the Unboxing (for now!)
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PB&J MEAD! Also the last of the Unboxing (for now!)
THIS MEAD IS DELICIOUS! also unboxing.
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THIS MEAD IS DELICIOUS! also unboxing.
Unboxing the VB MILITARY SABER from PURPLEHEART ARMORY, and others
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Unboxing the VB MILITARY SABER from PURPLEHEART ARMORY, and others
MONSTER BOX, teeny fishing pole
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MONSTER BOX, teeny fishing pole
Unboxing TREBUCHETS-R-US!! (Awesome postcards!)
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Unboxing TREBUCHETS-R-US!! (Awesome postcards!)
I did NOT want this "Ice Fishing" item! Antique Unboxing!
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I did NOT want this "Ice Fishing" item! Antique Unboxing!
Unboxing a 1907 FLY FISHING POLE and other VINTAGE FISHING goodies!
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Unboxing a 1907 FLY FISHING POLE and other VINTAGE FISHING goodies!

КОМЕНТАРІ

  • @Akkeef07
    @Akkeef07 3 дні тому

    Can I get the measurements of those plates?

  • @DanvsMedius
    @DanvsMedius Місяць тому

    Whatever happened to the manual?

  • @JCOwens-zq6fd
    @JCOwens-zq6fd 2 місяці тому

    Yeah that's a typical tourist model. Sometimes you get a decent blade out of them for a project but def depends on whether its the stainless or carbon steel version. Id recommend saving ones $ & buying an actual antique talwar. They are suprisingly affordable as far as such goes anyway.

  • @joaomanoel3197
    @joaomanoel3197 2 місяці тому

    👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

  • @FUCKINGRI0T
    @FUCKINGRI0T 2 місяці тому

    It goes for almost 900 now...

  • @omarisawesome1996
    @omarisawesome1996 2 місяці тому

    When i google this, everything says "it was rare" but when you look at specific battles, many involved close combat.

  • @Professional_Designer-f7r
    @Professional_Designer-f7r 2 місяці тому

    Your videos are amazing. I really like it. I am a new subscriber. Can I talk with you about your channel?

  • @PeregrinTintenfish
    @PeregrinTintenfish 3 місяці тому

    I want to try this with dussacks

  • @leafgreen5314
    @leafgreen5314 4 місяці тому

    Can you post a link to the video referenced in the beginning.

  • @raphlvlogs271
    @raphlvlogs271 5 місяців тому

    can you convert an odachi in to a wearable sword by replacing the hilt with a shorter 1

  • @raphlvlogs271
    @raphlvlogs271 5 місяців тому

    have you made a review video on that mini kukri?

  • @tolerhousecookies69
    @tolerhousecookies69 5 місяців тому

    Looks like to be more like a weapon of the māori people of New Zealand

  • @oliveromarsson4189
    @oliveromarsson4189 6 місяців тому

    I recently got one similar to this, but the embroidery was only on one side and the seller said ot was around 50 years. It looks so nice hanging on the wall!

  • @TheJoakimp87
    @TheJoakimp87 6 місяців тому

    Just bought one for a pirate themed party! 😂

  • @hirohitotvtv1819
    @hirohitotvtv1819 7 місяців тому

    Is there a ghost?

  • @Chickenbutt436105
    @Chickenbutt436105 7 місяців тому

    pure swag

  • @Jameseerdmans
    @Jameseerdmans 7 місяців тому

    new greatsword class soon?

    • @thepoorhistorian2325
      @thepoorhistorian2325 7 місяців тому

      Lol prolly. Hopefully when the weather warms up and we can use the Park

    • @Jameseerdmans
      @Jameseerdmans 7 місяців тому

      sweet, im recovering from a surgery but will be back for some kind of sword soon @@thepoorhistorian2325

  • @JCOwens-zq6fd
    @JCOwens-zq6fd 8 місяців тому

    Useful video.Deepeeka does have a reputation. However i will say they have been getting a lot better lately & quality can depend greatly on which of their many grades you get.

  • @michaelbanzhaf5793
    @michaelbanzhaf5793 8 місяців тому

    It's not

  • @szablotukpolski5201
    @szablotukpolski5201 8 місяців тому

    Nice film. Gretings from Poland and szablotłuk polski

  • @seigatron
    @seigatron 8 місяців тому

    I like the video but, I believe going that far back to study Japanese swordsmanship is counterintuitive. Most people that want to practice Japanese swordsmanship want to learn to use the uchigatana. A mostly Edo period sword. The same way someone interested in the rapier wouldn't study longsword manuals. If you really want to learn how to fight like a battlefield Sengoku Samurai, allow me to introduce you to the arquebus and the Yari.

    • @thepoorhistorian2325
      @thepoorhistorian2325 8 місяців тому

      I agree, those are definitely the more common weapons on Sengoku battlefields. But we're also limited to the primary sources of the era. If I find a gunner manual or a yari manual, or even a formation manual, I'd HEAVILY promote it! But I haven't found one from the Sengoku era yet. (There are short sections in some manuals, namely those of Yamamoto Kansuke, that have spear techniques, but not enough to make a full study of)

    • @theechidna2916
      @theechidna2916 17 днів тому

      ​@@thepoorhistorian2325 What Manuals would you recommend, I am interested in studying some historical Japanese Swordsmanship, and learning to shoot the yumi! What would you recommend?

    • @thepoorhistorian2325
      @thepoorhistorian2325 17 днів тому

      @@theechidna2916 It really depends, but if you are also interested in the bw, try to hunt down Yamamoto Kansuke's Okugisho since it also has a small bow section

    • @theechidna2916
      @theechidna2916 17 днів тому

      @@thepoorhistorian2325 Thanks what else would you recommend for swordsmanship?

    • @thepoorhistorian2325
      @thepoorhistorian2325 16 днів тому

      The Sword and the Mind by Horoaki Sato, combined with the Life Giving Sword by William Scott Wilson. Two translations of the same work, neither are good by themselves, but together some concepts can be interpreted.

  • @TopLob
    @TopLob 9 місяців тому

    By "The Poor Historian," do you mean that as in bad at history?

  • @curtissmontgomery4308
    @curtissmontgomery4308 9 місяців тому

    Zachary is correct - it is “Patriarchs Militant” the uniformed upper body of the Odd Fellows. Ihling Brothers were a well-known and prolific manufacturer or swords and other material for many fraternal societies including the Freemasons, Royal Arch Masons, and Knights Templar. Nice find.

  • @geomaster9409
    @geomaster9409 10 місяців тому

    Really enjoy the video

  • @OrangeColt
    @OrangeColt 10 місяців тому

    You should check the updated version with the bolt for a Negal and do a video on it.

  • @raphlvlogs271
    @raphlvlogs271 10 місяців тому

    heat flattened plastic pipes can actually make great scabbard materials

  • @MagneticNerdsCreate
    @MagneticNerdsCreate 10 місяців тому

    Great video!

  • @Tacklebox3000
    @Tacklebox3000 10 місяців тому

    There is another UA-cam channel called “just a bug” that recently put out a book on historical Korean martial arts and he applies the hema mindset and equipment to pressure test the system. I found it a pretty interesting read as a hemaist

  • @zacharycastillo7075
    @zacharycastillo7075 10 місяців тому

    Odd Fellow here. The sword is from the highest branch of the Odd Fellows called the “Patriarchs Militant”. That is what you described as possibly being in French. The other engraving I do believe is the name of whoever’s it was. The Patriarchs Militant is the only group to this day other than the military that is allowed to display honors at The Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. This was started by President FDR who was an Odd Fellow. “IOOF” stands for the Independent Order of Odd Fellows. There is also a Officers sword with a FAR more elaborate hilt and guard.

  • @KnightlyNerd
    @KnightlyNerd 10 місяців тому

    I would really love to see you do more about mesoamerican macuahuitl stuff, particularly seeing as an original has been discovered in the mayora museum.

    • @thepoorhistorian2325
      @thepoorhistorian2325 10 місяців тому

      Bro same! 😅 Hopefully soon.

    • @KnightlyNerd
      @KnightlyNerd 10 місяців тому

      @@thepoorhistorian2325 first off, thank you for the reply, and second off, thank you for being basically the only guy on UA-cam doing some real investigation into the original macuahuitl. While I have your ear, I’d like to ask some questions if you don’t mind. 1. Is it possible that the macuahuitl was not a jagged paddle like what we see in the codices, which are disproportionate for emphasis, but rather a true sword with a continuous edge of small, durable blades packed tightly together? 2. I cannot find a source confirming that macuahuitl blades are prismatic blades knapped from a blade core. Is it possible that macuahuitl blades were their own type of blade, knapped for durability rather than pure sharpness, than sharpened in the field by flaking in the style of a stone knife? 3. Have you ever thought of doing a comparison with the flint bladed swords of Neolithic Europe? Peter Wiking on instagram does some replicas of them.

  • @2RANbit
    @2RANbit Рік тому

    Note: the word "Machuitl" ends in "TL". In my opinion, the "L" at the very end cannot be treatedas if it were not there. On the contrary: there are other words which also contain this "TL" ending, like Popocatepetl, Quetzalquatl, Cacaoatl and even such a word as Sisiutl(!). So don't just drop that ending as if it did not exist and ignore it!

  • @MH-it3se
    @MH-it3se Рік тому

    Looking pretty squished haha😂

  • @funkytownjedi
    @funkytownjedi Рік тому

    😎👍🏽👍🏽

  • @brandon7482
    @brandon7482 Рік тому

    Rollin G. Easton 1865-1934 Dowagiac, Michigan Riverside cemetery

  • @thebigs14
    @thebigs14 Рік тому

    Huey Quaholloli, this weapon was ussually reserved for high ranking officers within the triple alliance. A weapon of Tepanec origin from what I understand.

  • @JesseNenninger
    @JesseNenninger Рік тому

    Cahokian erasure!

  • @Paul-w8i
    @Paul-w8i Рік тому

    0:19 spelled reviews wrong 🤦‍♂️

  • @MrSmokeyBaer
    @MrSmokeyBaer Рік тому

    First, just "hitting" someone with a saber is NOT what they did, nor did they keep them 'razor sharp'. A saber needs to perform a 'draw cut' in order to be effective. Only the front half to two thirds is sharpened, preferably with a file. This is to produce more of a tear than a cut. Sharp cuts bleed a lot, but ragged 'torn' cuts are much more painful. The goal, especially in close combat, is to put the enemy out of action and someone who is bleeding to death still is dangerous unless he is incapacitated with pain. Next, the triangular bayonet was for stiffness, not because "you could not sew it up". Surgeons manuals from the Revolutionary war illustrated sewing triangular wounds. The 'cannot be treated' old wives tales were passed around barrooms since before that time. On can most certainly sew up a triangular wound. Steel was not of modern quality, and to get a durable tool on the end of the one shot rifle, they added thickness. It still had to penetrate, ergo instead of a square cross section, they made a triangle. Sadly, you need less whiskey and more research prior to making a video .........

    • @thepoorhistorian2325
      @thepoorhistorian2325 Рік тому

      Friend, I appreciate your comment and understand where you're coming from. This video was made five years ago and my research has grown exponentially since then. Unfortunately only one of your points holds water, and that is the triangular bayonet wound hole topic, which I have since changed and stopped promoting. In fact, I independently discovered that revolutionary era surgeons note that you mentioned and helped share it around social media. I do recommend looking into the varieties of swords available at the time in relation to the belief that a draw cut is required, as well as the myth about the 2/3 of the blade being sharpened. They all get shared quite a bit but really have no supporting evidence, and in fact there's plenty to support the opposite. I wish you luck on your own research path.

  • @danjudex2475
    @danjudex2475 Рік тому

    Though highly likely to not be true. There is a possibility that the Macuahuitl came *with* the armor from Japan. This is because during the Spanish conquest of the Philippines the Spanish built an army to fight against the ottomans with an army of Japanese mercenaries, and some Aztec warriors they brought with them. These Aztecs also partially settled in the islands and were influential enough to put a few Aztec loan words into the modern Filipino language. Now granted the vast majority of these warriors would have probably been armed with Spanish weapons, their is a possibility that they brought some of their older weapons with them out of personal preference, sentimental value, or simply they had nothing else . So this macuahuitl could have been just picked up by a random samurai/ronin as an oddity or even traded to him and was an artifact of one of the weirdest and most unexpected interactions between 2 cultures.

  • @buffordevans6942
    @buffordevans6942 Рік тому

    Love this sword

  • @Bigboi69735
    @Bigboi69735 Рік тому

    Nice

  • @noahinvero351
    @noahinvero351 Рік тому

    9:34 the inscription: "this was a sort of weapon like a club full of very sharp stone razors, with which they fought two-handed and with great valor in their way"

  • @MR.BONES007
    @MR.BONES007 Рік тому

    I have one my grandpa had it

  • @ambravirlebreton
    @ambravirlebreton Рік тому

    Yeah it's interesting for the price ! Reenactors without lot of money needs to go for simple textile clothes, not overcomplicated armours

  • @thepoorhistorian2325
    @thepoorhistorian2325 Рік тому

    VISINE Medieval Undertunic for Men Linen Long Sleeve Shirts Viking Pirate Cospaly Costume a.co/d/0RWi9NT

  • @geomaster9409
    @geomaster9409 Рік тому

    Nice video

  • @geomaster9409
    @geomaster9409 Рік тому

    Hey man

  • @thepoorhistorian2325
    @thepoorhistorian2325 Рік тому

    Wow this uploaded all funky... 🙄

  • @FLMKane
    @FLMKane Рік тому

    Wait a minute... My cold steel trailmaster was 300 bucks. Are you saying the greatsword is the same damn price as my fucking Bowie knife!?

    • @laurentius1986
      @laurentius1986 Рік тому

      In Europe this sword is priced around €800 LOL...

  • @robertotamesis1783
    @robertotamesis1783 Рік тому

    Strongest evidence in history was during rebellion of the Spartan and Laconia, when Alexander the Great who headed south of India he divided his army . One army headed back to Iran by land and the other by sea. Mostly the best mercenaries come from Laconia and Sparta. Alexander made a secret not to tell his Laconian and Spartan Mercenaries about what's happening in their homeland, so they were sent by sea. We can speculate that someone told what's happening in Laconia and Sparta. So a band of Laconia warriors rebelled and took some of their ships instead heading west to Iran they head east until they reached places there were no Hindus . If I recall the Philippines archipelagos was hadn't touched by Hindu religion. Strongest evidence ; Language the word : hila ( pull ) or hilos to bind tackle. The bolo resembles the Falcatta or Kopis, and lastly the dish we called "Dinuguan", a regular Spartan dish call "Minas Zomos ".