One of the FINEST Medieval Swords SURVIVING - Castillon 'Group A' Arming Sword

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  • @scholagladiatoria
    @scholagladiatoria  Місяць тому +60

    It seems that some people watching through the app on their phones are getting this in German - it's a glitch and apparently if you restart your app it fixes itself.

    • @GUNNER67akaKelt
      @GUNNER67akaKelt Місяць тому +4

      I'm watching it on a computer and getting German. Wth?
      Edit: Just refreshed the page and now you're in english.

    • @droolhd
      @droolhd Місяць тому +8

      Interesting, one can select automatically generated dubbed versions... The german one is quite bad, but what surprised me the most is that your original sound is labeled as "English (United States)". Did I miss something?

    • @xmaxdamage
      @xmaxdamage Місяць тому +1

      Italian for me 😂

    • @PalleRasmussen
      @PalleRasmussen Місяць тому

      😅😂 ​@@droolhd

    • @DavidSmith-vr1nb
      @DavidSmith-vr1nb Місяць тому +1

      ​​@@droolhd That's just the UA-cam and Microsoft default, even on software sold in other English-speaking areas. It takes a great deal of effort to get English(UK), and running English(Ireland) feels just like a copy of (UK) as it refuses to accept some idioms and idiosyncrasies of Hiberno-English, almost as if they didn't bother to study it and just slapped an (Ireland) label on the (UK) version. I don't know about (India), (Aus), (NZ), (SA), or (Canada) versions because I've never seen them. For that matter I don't know if they distinguish between Castilian Spanish and South American Spanish, or Portuguese from Portugal from Brazilian Portuguese (I could go on, but you get the idea).

  • @MrBottlecapBill
    @MrBottlecapBill Місяць тому +44

    That's pretty great craftsmanship honestly. Solid, simple and strong. For a battlefield, not for showing off.

  • @Evan-rj9xy
    @Evan-rj9xy Місяць тому +53

    I was not expecting a German Matt when I clicked on this video

    • @scholagladiatoria
      @scholagladiatoria  Місяць тому +13

      Apparently a glitch with the YT app - it needs to be restarted.

    • @Evan-rj9xy
      @Evan-rj9xy Місяць тому +4

      @@scholagladiatoria Yep it's good now! Seems like the default audio just didn't load for some reason

    • @obelixthegreat5687
      @obelixthegreat5687 Місяць тому +2

      I'm getting a Brazilian one😂

    • @chrish1657
      @chrish1657 Місяць тому +1

      His cold isn't that bad...

    • @ronnyweinreich
      @ronnyweinreich Місяць тому +2

      Hehe, i was also hard confused to hear a German robot voice. 😂

  • @goldenageofdinosaurs7192
    @goldenageofdinosaurs7192 Місяць тому +31

    Man, that has to be one of the best fittings I’ve seen. It’s incredible that the hilt & quillions are still rock solid after almost 600 years.

  • @boydgrandy5769
    @boydgrandy5769 Місяць тому +41

    I'm hoping that you are taking measurements and pictures of this blade to facilitate the creation of a replica that would be available to enthusiasts.
    It looks like the archetypal knight's sidearm. I'm positive that folks would lust after a carefully crafted replica. Sharpened, of course.

    • @darthkek1953
      @darthkek1953 Місяць тому

      Todd'll be on the game...

    • @batteredwarrior
      @batteredwarrior Місяць тому +1

      ​@@darthkek1953 He's already there. Look at the latest sword he has released in his Tod Cutler line.

  • @AF-mw8gy
    @AF-mw8gy Місяць тому +27

    Matt Easton, sword sommelier

  • @svenkuba2820
    @svenkuba2820 Місяць тому +13

    06:19
    Nobody expects the most holy Inquisition!

    • @gussie88bunny
      @gussie88bunny Місяць тому +5

      Hah hah hah!
      I wasn't the only one who saw the subtle mark of the Emperor's secret right hand burnt by holy fire into this blade, which clearly is designed for combating power armour or heavy carapace of the ruinous powers, or perhaps the mutated chitin of gene-stealer cultusts.

  • @Kamamura2
    @Kamamura2 Місяць тому +21

    This belongs in a museum!!!

    • @Leman.Russ.6thLegion
      @Leman.Russ.6thLegion Місяць тому

      Shut

    • @darthkek1953
      @darthkek1953 Місяць тому +5

      There are so many already in museums. It's not a one-off. But yeah museums can bid...

    • @Kamamura2
      @Kamamura2 Місяць тому +9

      @@darthkek1953 You know, among nerds and all... I did not think anyone could miss an Indiana Jones reference. ;-)

    • @darthkek1953
      @darthkek1953 Місяць тому

      @@Kamamura2 Not a fan. The character Indiana Jones was a paedophile, and the actor Harrison Ford has publicly protested in favour of Roman Polanski.

    • @captainharlock3998
      @captainharlock3998 Місяць тому +2

      It belongs in my private collection.

  • @thunder2434
    @thunder2434 Місяць тому +20

    What a wonderful sword. Thank you for showing us this, Matt!

  • @titanscerw
    @titanscerw Місяць тому +9

    Thank you gor showing us!

  • @AaronLitz
    @AaronLitz Місяць тому +5

    That first one in Group B has always been my _favorite_ sword.

  • @natel8777
    @natel8777 Місяць тому +11

    Another Banger Video Matt, cant wait for the next vid.

  • @robertusaugustus2003
    @robertusaugustus2003 Місяць тому +9

    By far my favourite crossguard design, lovely sword

    • @TheCJRhodes
      @TheCJRhodes Місяць тому

      It’s so simple and iconic. Hard to beat imo

  • @foowashere
    @foowashere Місяць тому +8

    08:29 Deep dive? Yes, please! 🙏
    Thanks for making and sharing. :)
    Edit: spelling.

  • @polymathart
    @polymathart Місяць тому +9

    I’m gonna say it: I love your outfit, Matt. Always liked the waistcoat and jeans combo.

  • @tomr2982
    @tomr2982 Місяць тому +12

    Before watching a Schola Gladiatora video i had never heard of distal taper as a thing, but now i find myself waiting in keen anticipation for these stats 😅

    • @scholagladiatoria
      @scholagladiatoria  Місяць тому +1

      🤣😂

    • @strydyrhellzrydyr1345
      @strydyrhellzrydyr1345 29 днів тому

      I heard of it . Just because I grew up in small town.. so you gotta learn to survive young.
      I just didn't know how to explain it. Or it's spelling

    • @IceniBrave
      @IceniBrave 28 днів тому

      He has trained us well. In another recent video I spotted the reinforced tip before he pointed it out.

    • @tomr2982
      @tomr2982 28 днів тому

      @IceniBrave spatulated?

  • @matthewmillar3804
    @matthewmillar3804 Місяць тому +7

    Checking out the auction catalogue, they have some awesome stuff in there! I wish I had money.

  • @Bwaze
    @Bwaze Місяць тому +1

    Amazing overview, ant not a bit too long! This is really quite different from just seeing the sword in an image, or even seeing it in a museum behind the glass. Such videos about museum artifacts with all the relevant stats and thoughts about weight distribution, handling etc. are priceless. Thank you, Matt Easton!

  • @JohnC2009Edin
    @JohnC2009Edin Місяць тому +6

    Great video!

  • @felipeborrero9858
    @felipeborrero9858 Місяць тому +3

    Beautiful. This video made me realize how much I've learned from you over the past year and so. Love your content Matt!

  • @dogevanzandt2889
    @dogevanzandt2889 Місяць тому +11

    Ah yes i love this genre of sword;
    The "stabbypointychoppyboi"

  • @dougsinthailand7176
    @dougsinthailand7176 Місяць тому +3

    If memory serves, there was an online discussion group, Netsword, where sword enthusiasts would converse, among them an individual named Piqulet (or similar spelling) and there was also a young man named Matt. I learned a lot from both of them.

    • @TheCJRhodes
      @TheCJRhodes Місяць тому +1

      I know in early videos he’d bring up his discussions on early sword forums.

  • @andreweden9405
    @andreweden9405 Місяць тому +6

    Matt, I am so looking forward to hearing what you have to say about this sword from the amazing Castillon Hoard! Btw, if you get the chance, it would be awesome if you could talk about the smaller war axes of the Muslim/Ottoman World, specifically, the tabar, aka tabarzin. Thank you!

  • @FraxinusExelsior
    @FraxinusExelsior Місяць тому +3

    This is just fantastic content, feels like documenting a sword oneself. You should trace the blade and hilt parts and sell those, invaluable for swordmakers.

  • @teutonalex
    @teutonalex Місяць тому

    Been doing HEMA for years and I’m always impressed by the similar workmanship and dimensions of a modern made sword.

  • @rich5774
    @rich5774 Місяць тому +1

    Beautiful sword. Thanks Matt

  • @sixxfreak58
    @sixxfreak58 Місяць тому

    Matt ... Thank you for this video, especially the focus on the subtle intricacies of the sword.

  • @zenhydra
    @zenhydra Місяць тому

    I love these types of videos (from you, and the few others making an effort to do so). Thank you.

  • @KlausBeckEwerhardy
    @KlausBeckEwerhardy Місяць тому +1

    Another great sword described by the greatest swordplainer.

  • @JohnDoe-tv4zf
    @JohnDoe-tv4zf Місяць тому +7

    Wow, this sword will probably auction at around $38,000 US without auction day fees and shipping ... do antiques like this usually hold or gain in value ? I would suppose so......I’m very interested in getting this as a gift for a friend, it’s exquisite with a brilliant history, we both are obsessed with anything medieval

    • @brianpeck4035
      @brianpeck4035 Місяць тому +3

      My uneducated opinion is yes, medieval arms and armor gain in value very well. If there's exceptional provenance such as with the Castillon collection of swords then all the better to raise in value. The pride of owning a quality piece of history combined with the investment potential often makes these a worthy buy. Beware auction fever though! Prices can fly past professional assessment very easily.

    • @JohnDoe-tv4zf
      @JohnDoe-tv4zf Місяць тому +2

      @ thanks! I’m going to monitor and see what happens

    • @Coincidence_Theorist
      @Coincidence_Theorist Місяць тому

      @@brianpeck4035 i like the Japanese stuff and it typically has its transfer papers from Japan and such.

    • @brianpeck4035
      @brianpeck4035 Місяць тому

      @@Coincidence_Theorist Which Japanese stuff? I was obsessed with Japanese swords and traveled to the Tampa sword show to learn about and handle them. The complexity and knowledge seems so deep and fulfilling. Understanding Nihonto began to quench my desire to possess them. I also practiced Iaido for a short time but didn't like the look of kendo. I really found satisfaction in HEMA Longsword. Nothing to me like the weight and clash of metal on metal combined with that in the moment dance and real danger albeit minimized by protective gear. The Connoisseurs Book of Japanese Swords is a must for those so inclined.

    • @Uruz2012
      @Uruz2012 Місяць тому +1

      When considering value, take inflation into account. If currency loses value then the dollar denominated cost may go up while the real value goes down.

  • @drizztdourden1060
    @drizztdourden1060 Місяць тому +1

    The fact that the the point is still perfect is actually quite crazy

  • @petar.dj98
    @petar.dj98 Місяць тому

    I love these types of videos the most out of the ones you do

  • @EricMadsen-jc1vj
    @EricMadsen-jc1vj Місяць тому

    Love these latest videos. Great perspective on these relics were really like

  • @jellekastelein7316
    @jellekastelein7316 Місяць тому

    These recent old antiques videos are really in my sword sweet spot. Please keep them coming!
    Any chance you could speak about the Pisan crab claw hilted sword in the background Matt? I got an example recently (not in the same impeccable condition, but still very cool), and I would be very interested in learning more about them and their use.

    • @jellekastelein7316
      @jellekastelein7316 Місяць тому

      Also the koncertz would be a great one to see up close. Not a lot of English language sources of info on either of these types of swords.

  • @jakubvlasak2146
    @jakubvlasak2146 Місяць тому

    thanks a lot for sharing with us

  • @peartart
    @peartart Місяць тому

    I love these descriptions of swords up for auction.

  • @Jabbawokeez4
    @Jabbawokeez4 Місяць тому +18

    13:05 I hate it when my wood contracts with dryness and use.

    • @dantherpghero2885
      @dantherpghero2885 Місяць тому +5

      A good rub down, with some proper oil should do the trick.

    • @darthkek1953
      @darthkek1953 Місяць тому +3

      A great big chopper giving with penetrating thrust, providing you grip it right. The downfall of many a man...

  • @EdwardCooler-py6mu
    @EdwardCooler-py6mu Місяць тому

    Every time I watch one of Matt's videos, I feel as if I just had a Master Class in swords!

  • @FiliiMartis
    @FiliiMartis Місяць тому

    I think I want to register for the auction. Not for the gorgeous piece showcased in the video, but for other gorgeous pieces that were in the background.

  • @nickgoodman1127
    @nickgoodman1127 Місяць тому

    been wanting to get into Hema, recreation and other medieval combat and wanted a heater style shield and sword, this is pretty much the weapon I wanted never knew what I was looking for now I do thank you, let the shopping begin lol

  • @Leftyotism
    @Leftyotism Місяць тому

    I absolutely enjoyed looking at this beauty! But the sword is also pretty pretty! 😁

  • @NL-Chaos
    @NL-Chaos Місяць тому

    Now this was interesting to watch, thank you, i bought my first sword for re enactment and i really love it that you mentioned the weight as mine is almost simular(1475 grams).

  • @SterlingArmory
    @SterlingArmory 24 дні тому

    The ones we've studied at the MET, Art Institute of Chicago, and the Royal Armouries, heavyily inspire our type XVIII blades that we make. :)

  • @filthypappenheimer5355
    @filthypappenheimer5355 Місяць тому +3

    Can you do a video about one of those german basket hilts in the background? Really love those swords.

    • @scholagladiatoria
      @scholagladiatoria  Місяць тому +6

      @@filthypappenheimer5355 maybe there is such a video coming 😉

  • @Jabbawokeez4
    @Jabbawokeez4 Місяць тому +13

    That maker's mark looks like the Chinese for 'king' 王 😮

    • @JustIn-mu3nl
      @JustIn-mu3nl Місяць тому

      It's also similar to some knights Templar symbols as well, who's order would have just been destroyed. Maybe they were thrown into the river, as they would have probably had some superstitious belief about them.
      Either that, or some crafty Chinese were making swords for the French!

    • @ighmur
      @ighmur Місяць тому

      More likely two E (one is inverted) or a combination of stacked letters like L,T,I,E. Perhaps the maker entire name is in the monogram.

  • @IPostSwords
    @IPostSwords Місяць тому

    These are my favorite euro one handers - by a pretty substantial margin

  • @nickdavis5420
    @nickdavis5420 Місяць тому

    That catalogue is beautiful

  • @GrantHendrick
    @GrantHendrick Місяць тому

    Very interesting video!

  • @tatache5971
    @tatache5971 Місяць тому

    Goddamn, hat an incredible display of swords. Would like to see more of the schiavonesca, the polish saber handled rapier and some dusägge

  • @-RONNIE
    @-RONNIE Місяць тому

    Thanks for the information in this video ⚔️

  • @d9720267
    @d9720267 Місяць тому +1

    I have a replica of this from Tod's Workshop. It's excellent.

  • @hughjohnston
    @hughjohnston 23 дні тому

    Great video Matt ! Wow the informous Castilion sword Hall. I would love you to do a presentation on the part of the sword that has not survived very well which is the hilt , how did they look and how were they constructed ?

  • @rubenskiii
    @rubenskiii Місяць тому

    This video gives Forgotten Weapons vibes and i am not complaining.

  • @DETHMOKIL
    @DETHMOKIL Місяць тому

    Loving these Ian McCollum Forgotten Weapons videos!

  • @densonsmith2
    @densonsmith2 Місяць тому

    Great job!

  • @camilstoenescu
    @camilstoenescu Місяць тому +4

    Wonderful sword. Was it chipped in battle or is just rusted by time?

    • @darthkek1953
      @darthkek1953 Місяць тому +1

      Could be either or a bit of both, a small chip being a vector to rust. We cannot know for certain.

  • @thomaswilkinson3241
    @thomaswilkinson3241 Місяць тому +1

    I love the simplicity in the Design. Useful as a weapon, no extra knicknack Additions. What stories this Sword could tell if it could speak. 😅

  • @BreakChannelZero
    @BreakChannelZero Місяць тому

    I have to imagine a veteran soldier picking that up as their new sword and immediately knowing they were holding real quality.

  • @311Bob
    @311Bob Місяць тому

    I noticed on a lot of these swords is the cross guards are still tight on the blade not loose and flopping around because of the grip is gone keeping it tight on the blade

  • @oldschooljeremy8124
    @oldschooljeremy8124 Місяць тому

    Wonderful!

  • @mistercroc9407
    @mistercroc9407 Місяць тому

    Very nice relic. The heavy duty construction probably made it a fearsome and reliable sidearm.

  • @Templarium
    @Templarium Місяць тому

    Very nice sword. I wonder where it will end up. Hopefully somewhere it will be properly taken care of.

  • @EriktheRed2023
    @EriktheRed2023 Місяць тому +1

    I'd love to hear about the theories of the barge sinking!

    • @MrBottlecapBill
      @MrBottlecapBill Місяць тому +2

      More likely one box or barrel fell over the side in my mind. Otherwise there would have been a LOT more stuff there.

    • @EriktheRed2023
      @EriktheRed2023 Місяць тому +1

      @@MrBottlecapBill Thank you!

  • @alexanderguesthistorical7842
    @alexanderguesthistorical7842 Місяць тому

    I wonder how the pommel was made? Some early machining going on there, in the 15th century, perhaps? I cant see any way of creating that shape by hand, with hand tools in a single block of iron. And did I see a little grey line between the blade and the cross-guard? Evidence of lead solder or even brazing perhaps? Fabulous weapon.

    • @ighmur
      @ighmur Місяць тому

      Think of how lenses are made. Perhaps the center of the pommel was a guide for a grinding stone.

  • @TeilorMadinox-bg5gf
    @TeilorMadinox-bg5gf Місяць тому

    Your work is magnificent! I would like to know what type of wood was used in the handle of this sword.

  • @Murgoh
    @Murgoh Місяць тому

    A beautiful, obviously very well made and well preserved (for the circumstances) sword, still solid after all this time and probably still could quite easily be restored to usable condition, which of course should not be done to a relíc like this, but I think it could be done.
    I suppose the slight hollow grind is the result of the radius of the (fairly large as they were usually hand cranked so they had to be of large diameter to achieve a reasonable surface speed with the low rpm) stone grinding wheel used to smooth out the blade after forging. The radiusing is probably there for the entire lenght of the blade, it's just so slight it's only really noticeable on the wider flats at the base of the blade. Also, it might have disappeared from the front of the blade during the final hand polishing that would have been done with lenghtwise motion. Just guessing here of course, I don't really know much about swords yet (but I'm learning, thanks to you and the other great sources) but I know a thing or two about metalworking.
    And some great looking swords on the wall behind you, I especially like swept-hilt cut-and-thrust swords, my personal favorite type (along the longsword) being the so-called Munich sword (I have the Windlass model), thought I'd love to own a cutting-capable swept-hilt rapier some day.

  • @LuisFM33
    @LuisFM33 Місяць тому

    Will some of these go for a second series of windlass replicas? I own 2 swords from the first series and are spectacular pieces. Please put also a type X or XI oakeshott crusader's sword in the group for a second windlass batch. That would be amazing.

  • @guyplachy9688
    @guyplachy9688 Місяць тому

    That looks like an exquisitely crafted weapon - certainly not something that would be dumped in a river, except by accident - &, thinking on it a second, with the grip fitted the point of balance could be almost back on the cross-guard!

    • @scholagladiatoria
      @scholagladiatoria  Місяць тому

      Grips make remarkably little difference to the point of balance surprisingly. I guess because they're light and close to the point of balance.

  • @adcaptandumvulgus4252
    @adcaptandumvulgus4252 Місяць тому

    Matt's got into the Brandy again, look out.

  • @donaldbie8481
    @donaldbie8481 Місяць тому

    We had a Castillion sword in the Art Institute of Chicago. It was from the same year of 1453

  • @thor498
    @thor498 Місяць тому

    Amazing 🎉🎉🎉

  • @tedhodge4830
    @tedhodge4830 Місяць тому

    With regards to the point of balance, it strikes me how prominent is the wheel pommel, which surely must be contributing quite a bit to the weight distribution beneath the hand and bringing the point of balance back towards the hand. Perhaps this is the reason for this design of pommel? Basically a counterbalance? It sure looks the part to me.

  • @allanburt5250
    @allanburt5250 Місяць тому

    A beautiful sword. I wonder what its story is if it could tell. I would love to know how it was forged and the process. It was a premiere type in its day and still looks every part a battle sword now.

  • @ianwright4255
    @ianwright4255 Місяць тому

    I wonder how much it went for? Beautiful sword. Form and function

  • @tedrex8959
    @tedrex8959 Місяць тому

    Could the little nipple be an attatchment point for some kind of decoration? Perhaps a question for Todd of Todd's Workshop as well?

    • @awilk418
      @awilk418 Місяць тому +1

      If you are referring to the peen on the pommel that is how they affixed the blade components together. To my knowledge there is no historic evidence for it being used as a mounting point for decorations during this period and in this region.

    • @tedrex8959
      @tedrex8959 Місяць тому +1

      @awilk418 No, I was referring to the raised nipple in the centre of the circle on each side of the pommel. I could imagine that a flat surface like that would have been an ideal place for a fashion conscious rich medieval swordsman to add a little bling, even if it were as simple as a piece of enamel, for example.

  • @davidcritchley8424
    @davidcritchley8424 Місяць тому

    So if the tang is sometimes thicker than the blade and the cross guard is friction fitted, would that suggest the cross was fitted hot rather than cold?

  • @stefthorman8548
    @stefthorman8548 Місяць тому

    have you seen the videos on the game called "half sword playtest"? i've been addicted to watching this youtubers shorts for the past few days, and the stances, timing, and movements are immaculate, i've been learning alot, and by following the players body, i could move my 4lb bastard sword very well. he's called "heart over death" or search "Half Sword Playtest | Longsword Throat GOAT"
    as for this video, well the sword is nice for an archers/sergeants side arm, but i prefer two handed swords, since those are able to crush the one handed swords guard, and hit the neck. but this sword is thick and stiff, so it might be able to block if you grab the blade, but otherwise, the leverage is on the two handed swords side. but this sword is pretty good, in an utilitarian way, able to do what sword things does, small enough to carry around relatively well, and also as an prybar. it's good that other then being thick, it's fairly wide, kinda like an katana, so it's able to cleave, although i bet it'll cut worse, since it isn't 2 handed, an bit unwieldly, despite the heavy pommel to balance it.

  • @tommeakin1732
    @tommeakin1732 Місяць тому +1

    I have to say, Matt, I can't think of many places where I can find such lengthy and deep analysis of historical blades. Even amongst sword lovers, I think most of us would not even have guessed how complex a wheel pommel can be (and maybe often were?). That pommel is a work of art and it's wild to think it was done by hand.
    My one ongoing gripe with you is that you love to speak French (I could say Greek-Romance, to be broad) more than English 😂Please at least stop trying to teach us to speak French. I don't like that I am not allowed to talk about many things, full stop, in English. I don't want to broaden that sin.

  • @polymathart
    @polymathart Місяць тому +1

    Second sword from the left on the wall-is that a polish saber? Looks like a helluva long blade for a one handed sword.

  • @strydyrhellzrydyr1345
    @strydyrhellzrydyr1345 29 днів тому

    That sword you show us.. it reminds me SOOOOO MUCH of the one i seen on here LONG AGO... that i fell in love with. But now I CANT FIND THAT SWORD for the life of me.
    Very similar looking. The blade had a bit more of a CENTRAL POINT. center of the blade was very Very thick.
    Same grip size. Red ish leather i think. Very similar Disk pommel. SORRY WHEEL POMMEL.
    God it STILL is the most beautiful sword i ever seen. Just can't find it

  • @braddbradd5671
    @braddbradd5671 Місяць тому

    I bet that antique dealer who wrote books about the Templar's and had a series on TV has got a few of those

  • @srb1346
    @srb1346 Місяць тому

    A similar pommel to A460 in the Wallace.

  • @smilodnfatalis55
    @smilodnfatalis55 Місяць тому

    Silly question- are those wheel pommels hollow steel or solid? I would assume hollow, but if so how are they made?

  • @Remainsofaruineddeadcursed-d7t
    @Remainsofaruineddeadcursed-d7t Місяць тому

    What would be the differences in this sword distinguishing it as a type 18 as opposed to a type 15?

  • @strydyrhellzrydyr1345
    @strydyrhellzrydyr1345 29 днів тому

    Id love a copy of the catalog...
    Also . Hey... It was the 5 th today..

  • @lathanchurch8352
    @lathanchurch8352 Місяць тому

    The second one on the left of the screen at 0:12 looks really unusual

  • @john-draftanimal
    @john-draftanimal Місяць тому

    I liked this one. Thats a real battle sword, not some upper crust noble's show or duelist sword. Cool and thanks

  • @jancello
    @jancello Місяць тому

    The pommel is probably solid at that weight?

  • @iatebambismom
    @iatebambismom Місяць тому

    as much as I love seeing actual historical swords, being tied to auctions all the time is wearing.

  • @strydyrhellzrydyr1345
    @strydyrhellzrydyr1345 29 днів тому

    Wait what . Brass inlay into the blade... wow. Interesting

  • @420JackG
    @420JackG Місяць тому +2

    Doubt I'd look that good after 500 years in a French river.

  • @alicelund147
    @alicelund147 Місяць тому

    It is pretty even with the patina.

  • @haydenskullsmasher7234
    @haydenskullsmasher7234 Місяць тому

    Amazing, but what's the price tag boss

  • @DD-jn1mp
    @DD-jn1mp Місяць тому

    Please do a deep dive into the theory behind this collection ending up at the bottom of a river

  • @Leman.Russ.6thLegion
    @Leman.Russ.6thLegion Місяць тому +1

    I have a Todd Cutler sword that looks exactly like that.

    • @scholagladiatoria
      @scholagladiatoria  Місяць тому

      Yes, the Group A features a few dozen swords and Tod's sword is inspired by the group.

  • @Odin029
    @Odin029 Місяць тому

    I'm watching this before the auction, but I might need a fatter bankroll to purchase that sword anyway.

  • @HypocriticYT
    @HypocriticYT Місяць тому +3

    Matt is fluent in German 😂

  • @OBXDewey
    @OBXDewey Місяць тому

    I wonder why they would have thrown the swords into the river perhaps after battle?

  • @luisfernandotetatzinalmaza11
    @luisfernandotetatzinalmaza11 Місяць тому

    WOW, I didn't expect to hear the video in Spanish

  • @chrish1657
    @chrish1657 Місяць тому

    119 quid is pretty good value 👍