My favorite thing about Tod is just how he talks like he didn't make these things. It just goes to show how invested he is in history and how much he supports historical accuracy over just a dagger that will sell. Love ya Tod keep it up
Yeah but has he ever shown his shop other than the occasional shots of his wooden workbench? Does he have a belt grinder, mill, metal lathe, forge, three little dwarfs living under the porch who really do all of the work at night while he sleeps? Does he outsource his blades from China? It’s all a bit secretive isn’t it?
I find it quite amusing that I kind of find it the most "meh" because so many weapons in fantasy look like that lol. All of the others have that "historical look", but that one kind of looks like it's out of the Elder Scrolls or something ;) But I actually really like the interesting cut outs on the blade
Also can I just say how impressive it is that Tod has made 14 daggers in just a few weeks! Especially with this level of detail, just thought I'd comment as nobody else seems to have mentioned it.
I am an avid customer if Tod's workshop and I must say it is 100% worth it to at least take a browse through his products. I can say from first hand experience that his work is very good and all products he produces are at a high quality. Absolutely love his work and now love his YT, too! Thumbs up to you Tod
As I’ve got older I’ve become more interested in history and have stumbled across this channel and found myself absolutely absorbed by its content and Tod’s engaging presentation style.
I seriously loved this video! Watching all these unique craftmanship its just stunning. Im amazed that you possese so many medieval daggers and that says a lot of your dedication and your interest. I love medieval, and i love daggers, and you make very nice videos! So interesting!
I love these Tod. I'm a leather craftsman who is starting to move from traditional work (bags, watch straps etc) into sheath-making. I'm loving collaborating with custom cutlers, and as a result of your videos developing an interest in exploring traditional leather kit. That impetus came from watching your vids! Thanks for helping me discover a different dimension to my own interest.
I have just received one of Tod's 13c daggers. It's stunning, it's seriously high quality, and it was very affordable. I'm just a chuffed punter and a fan btw, nothing more. Thank you Tod.
Tod, I thoroughly enjoy and appreciate the work you do and the videos you make. I’ve been an Infantryman for over 13 years and what I love most about your work is getting a realistic view and explanation of the tools these Soldiers of the past used. To me it creates a tangible connection to the past as I imagine what it would be like to use in a normal day to day routine.
thanks for the video, daggers dont get as much limelight as they deserve. Hearing you talk about the triangle cross section blades being banned made me interested in seeing you talk about modern military combat knives (like the Fairbairn-Sykes and KA-BAR). I'd be interested in your perspective, as someone who makes and knows a lot about historical weapons.
@Christian Morgan I think that this Marine was happy to have his. www.marinecorpstimes.com/news/your-marine-corps/2014/11/22/statue-honoring-iconic-fallujah-photo-unveiled-at-pendleton/
I have one of your bollock daggers in my collection and it is a great piece. I just recently ordered a rondel, and a eating knife that I can carry everyday. The work on your daggers is awesome, especially for the prices and I just can't get enough of them.
What a delight, in my long life I have collected and used a lot of knives, graduated onto some backyard cutting and got interested in old weaponry. I have quite a few short-bladed weapons which I am slowly getting rid off but am using my daggers as decoration in my home. The form of a well-styled dagger must have been absolute bling, this video was like a bag of sweeties, I am in the process of acquiring your Cutler range of daggers, more in my budget, but for every rich man, there are 1000 not so rich men who like luxury items.
I have never had any interest in knives, daggers, swords, etc. But after watching a few of your videos and seeing your passion, I'm a fan now. I wanna buy some of these now lol
What a superb array of stabbers ! I like what Tod said about the aesthetics being just as if not more important that comfort. These weapons were dress bling that spoke about the wearer. At least that's how I am understanding what I'm hearing. I have one of Tod's quillon daggers, now I want more ! Really fancy a rondel now ! Great work Tod, and I really admire youre facts and no nonsense approach.
Regarding the guards on some of the daggers being less than robust, I had thought that they would act more as an arrest for the hand; preventing it from sliding down the blade.
Your supreme craftsmanship, depth of knowledge, and sheer enthusiasm, coupled with clear and concise explanations make your videos a joy to watch. On a point of detail, I thought the difference between English and French bollock daggers was not the number, but that the English bollocks were much bigger.
I've seen this video a couple of times now, and I have to say I'm amazed by your work! The German bollock dagger must be some of the prettiest bollock dagger I've ever seen!
I just ordered the Spiderweb Quillion @11:46. I can't believe it was still available. I have several of Tod's daggers and this will be a fine addition to my collection.
The daggers being made to be either practical and simple or decorative, really puts into perspective the stark differences between frequently used weapons and daggers. Really cool stuff, though! I'd love to see more daggers
12:40 -i believe those cutouts are for opening the wound while stab happens, also harms bones and such if cought in the way of blade (ribcage, collarbone, spine).
Luckriel The Everliving I remember seeing something like this years ago in reference to tradesmen. It was supposedly a handy ruler, so each section would have a specific length for a specific product.
The spiderweb dagger look so fancy and fantasy-ish I just can't believe it was a historical dagger, and I'm not alone in this, 99% of the medievalists would swear it is just a movie or game prop! Really one of the kind! If you ever come around more fancy designs like this Tod, please show us!
Very nice indeed. When I see wonderful videos like this, I anguish over moving back to Australia. A land that is most definitely not the same as the one I left 30 years ago.
Tod, the last dagger you showed would have to be my favourite, not overly glitzy, functional and robust. Your hand would feel very safe and secure and fighting wise if it was to get damaged probably the most inexpensive to repair, I’m also assuming it’s backhand and punching action would be somewhat affective if the situation presented itself. Your feedback and opinions regarding my observations would be most delightful, always a joy to have a craftsman showing his handy work, thanks.
I think a limpet shell pommel would have looked great with that shell guard design! All of your work is so intricate! I also like learning some of the history behind each design. All the best...
As you were saying that triangular blades are against the Geneva Convention I couldn't help glancing at the stiletto on my shelf...glad they're civilian legal! Beautiful work as always Tod.
i find the explanation about triangular/cruciform bayonets being banned by the 1922 Geneva convention puzzling 1st: France always has been a signatory part in all Geneva conventions, yet they didn't drop the cruciform bayonet until 1956. they kept using the Rosalie with the Lebel and Berthier and the MAS Mle 1936 was adopted with a cruciform bayonet that stored inside the hand-guard, same for the MAS Mle 1944. 2nd: the Geneva convention does not preoccupy itself with the rules of war, the Geneva convention is concerned in it's ruling with the identification, treatment and protection of wounded, prisoners of war, civilians, medical personnel and medical infrastructure. the ruling over the customs and weapons of war is decided with the Hague conventions of 1899 and 1907 3rd: the Hague conventions have no rules pertaining to bayonets, the closest would the the article 23 of the Hague convention of 1907, point (e) :it is especially forbidden To employ arms, projectiles, or material calculated to cause unnecessary suffering. all documents can be accessed in the website of the ICRC at: ihl-databases.icrc.org/applic/ihl/ihl.nsf/
Thank you for your post. That Geneva convention thing drives me nuts. It's Hague and st. Petersburg for rules of war. Even my drill instructor in the army got it wrong.
Isn't the idea of war to kill the other guy before he kills you? And they are worried about the difficulties of stitching up a wound from these blades??
@@Mr.56Goldtop They are exactly not Cruciform blade wounds (according to some medics) are not too much difficult to stitch up The main advantage of those blades is that they are stronger and easy to make. They may make you bleed more easily but that's it Outside of bogus internet claims, nobody cares about what shape the blade of your bayonet has
Saw your wax tipped video bro, that's a helluva good recommendation from youtube. Now I see you've got so much good content! Looking forward to watching
Not daggers, but I was looking through museum pages the other day for original langes Messers (or grosses, or kriegs). I found tons of dussaks and later period pieces, but very few Messers. Great looking work as always, I thoroughly enjoy it!
The dagger with the red handle and spider's web pommel might have been made for someone in the rope industry. The guard looks like rope or yarn and the pommel might be some sort of knot design instead of a spider's web.
A very interesting overview of these daggers. Your craftsmanship looks superb and there is a lot of work there for a "few weeks' production!" I'm sure I wouldn't be alone in wanting to see some footage of you cutting and chasing the hilts and the methods and craftsmanship involved. I imagine it would work well with some explanation of the tools and methods along with some timelapse. Perhaps worth you considering on some of your next productions?
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“I’m copying the mistake somebody else made”
Tod is the man!
It adds an extra layer of historical authenticity.
My favorite thing about Tod is just how he talks like he didn't make these things. It just goes to show how invested he is in history and how much he supports historical accuracy over just a dagger that will sell. Love ya Tod keep it up
@BLUE DOG More than likely it's simpler: What works and people like.... works, and people like it.
@BLUE DOG r/badhistory
@BLUE DOG r/badhistory
Yeah but has he ever shown his shop other than the occasional shots of his wooden workbench? Does he have a belt grinder, mill, metal lathe, forge, three little dwarfs living under the porch who really do all of the work at night while he sleeps?
Does he outsource his blades from China?
It’s all a bit secretive isn’t it?
@@scotthaddad563 he definitely doesn't outsource them and this is his home not his shop
That spiderweb dagger is honestly the coolest dagger I've ever seen.
looks almost Victorian
I find it quite amusing that I kind of find it the most "meh" because so many weapons in fantasy look like that lol. All of the others have that "historical look", but that one kind of looks like it's out of the Elder Scrolls or something ;) But I actually really like the interesting cut outs on the blade
The keyhole guard is really eye-catching, almost looks like knotted rope.
The blade is very strange indeed!
I was just going to say that!
The next one is very cool too :)
There is a lot of work in those daggers, this is a really cool collection
i think most of it is bollocks
Also can I just say how impressive it is that Tod has made 14 daggers in just a few weeks! Especially with this level of detail, just thought I'd comment as nobody else seems to have mentioned it.
I love watching daggers I can't afford. God bless Tod for making the Tod Cutlar mark for people like me :)
I am an avid customer if Tod's workshop and I must say it is 100% worth it to at least take a browse through his products. I can say from first hand experience that his work is very good and all products he produces are at a high quality. Absolutely love his work and now love his YT, too! Thumbs up to you Tod
@@tods_workshop it's quite alright. Looking forward to the Bauenwehr I ordered not too long ago! :D
I'm so glad the science and craftsmanship of these tools are still being produced.
"The French were very keen on three ball daggers."
Of course they were.
C'est offensant
I honestly wonder if the french liked the bollock daggers purely for the innuendo
Must be compensating for something...
I only need 2
@@thetallone7605 That´s the point about much of medieval ornamentation. 1100-1700 is the Age of Innuendo. I mean...Landsknecht fashion, ahemm....
As I’ve got older I’ve become more interested in history and have stumbled across this channel and found myself absolutely absorbed by its content and Tod’s engaging presentation style.
I'm now the prouud owner of the horn/antler hilted dagger at 2:27
Absolutely lovely piece!
I seriously loved this video! Watching all these unique craftmanship its just stunning. Im amazed that you possese so many medieval daggers and that says a lot of your dedication and your interest. I love medieval, and i love daggers, and you make very nice videos! So interesting!
I love these Tod. I'm a leather craftsman who is starting to move from traditional work (bags, watch straps etc) into sheath-making. I'm loving collaborating with custom cutlers, and as a result of your videos developing an interest in exploring traditional leather kit. That impetus came from watching your vids! Thanks for helping me discover a different dimension to my own interest.
I have just received one of Tod's 13c daggers. It's stunning, it's seriously high quality, and it was very affordable. I'm just a chuffed punter and a fan btw, nothing more. Thank you Tod.
Tod, I thoroughly enjoy and appreciate the work you do and the videos you make. I’ve been an Infantryman for over 13 years and what I love most about your work is getting a realistic view and explanation of the tools these Soldiers of the past used. To me it creates a tangible connection to the past as I imagine what it would be like to use in a normal day to day routine.
I am trying to start my journey as a Renaissance vendor and this video helped me a lot! Thank you!
You are obviously both artist and historian. The arts are appreciated.
Tod, my friend, you are great !
"Quite a fancy piece"
I'd say it is quite a phallic peice haha
You my good sir are quite the master craftsman,incredibly beautiful work ! Thank you for sharing your knowledge and work with us !
Thank you very much!
thanks for the video, daggers dont get as much limelight as they deserve.
Hearing you talk about the triangle cross section blades being banned made me interested in seeing you talk about modern military combat knives (like the Fairbairn-Sykes and KA-BAR). I'd be interested in your perspective, as someone who makes and knows a lot about historical weapons.
@Christian Morgan I think that this Marine was happy to have his.
www.marinecorpstimes.com/news/your-marine-corps/2014/11/22/statue-honoring-iconic-fallujah-photo-unveiled-at-pendleton/
I have one of your bollock daggers in my collection and it is a great piece. I just recently ordered a rondel, and a eating knife that I can carry everyday. The work on your daggers is awesome, especially for the prices and I just can't get enough of them.
"It sits on your belt looking dam cool"...awesome! Fantastic channel Tod, you bring history alive for my two sons.
What a delight, in my long life I have collected and used a lot of knives, graduated onto some backyard cutting and got interested in old weaponry. I have quite a few short-bladed weapons which I am slowly getting rid off but am using my daggers as decoration in my home. The form of a well-styled dagger must have been absolute bling, this video was like a bag of sweeties, I am in the process of acquiring your Cutler range of daggers, more in my budget, but for every rich man, there are 1000 not so rich men who like luxury items.
Thank you so much for taking the time to show off your work. Simply beautiful pieces each and every one.
Absolutely stunning workmanship and I love the hilt of the spiderweb-pommel dagger.
Great video, even better craftsmanship! Beautiful work, your pride and enjoyment of the work shines through
They are all beautiful - your craftsmanship (and passion) shine through. Many thanks for all the great videos you make and keep up the good work
I have never had any interest in knives, daggers, swords, etc. But after watching a few of your videos and seeing your passion, I'm a fan now.
I wanna buy some of these now lol
I think you are really nailing it with your interpretations of the style at that time, the recent videos have been so good!
What a superb array of stabbers ! I like what Tod said about the aesthetics being just as if not more important that comfort. These weapons were dress bling that spoke about the wearer. At least that's how I am understanding what I'm hearing. I have one of Tod's quillon daggers, now I want more ! Really fancy a rondel now !
Great work Tod, and I really admire youre facts and no nonsense approach.
The second dagger was so nice. My fav of the bunch.
Likewise~
I love your videos. Been lurking for a couple of years now. I really appreciate you sharing your knowledge and creations.
Regarding the guards on some of the daggers being less than robust, I had thought that they would act more as an arrest for the hand; preventing it from sliding down the blade.
Just amazed at your level of craftsmanship
Your supreme craftsmanship, depth of knowledge, and sheer enthusiasm, coupled with clear and concise explanations make your videos a joy to watch. On a point of detail, I thought the difference between English and French bollock daggers was not the number, but that the English bollocks were much bigger.
5:55 Video gets demonetized...
"It's a French thing." 😅
Lovely work Tod, thanks for posting.
That 14th century spider web pommel dagger is just awesome. The back of the blade is just gorgeous
I've seen this video a couple of times now, and I have to say I'm amazed by your work! The German bollock dagger must be some of the prettiest bollock dagger I've ever seen!
You are an artist sir. Breathing talent.
Beautiful work. I can’t tell you how much I appreciate you sharing you knowledge.
Probably my favorite new UA-cam channel. You do fantastic work sir.
Love your videos. I recently took up knife making as a hobby and your videos have given me a lot of ideas of things I want to try.
Those daggers are works of art, each and every one... you're quite the craftsman!!
How you pronunce Landsknecht is really quite funny.
But Great work and a really interesting video!
Very cool. Seeing the different styles of daggers. And great info!
You are an amazing craftsman beautiful works of historical art
You should be extremely proud of your ability to make such fine daggers sir.
Wow works of art, I tinker with knives in my garage and know how hard it is to get everything so symmetrical like that great job.
I always love watching your videos. You're a real craftsman, Tod.
I just ordered the Spiderweb Quillion @11:46. I can't believe it was still available. I have several of Tod's daggers and this will be a fine addition to my collection.
By the way, I loved the Henry VIII dagger, but I did not see it on the website or I would have grabbed it.
TY for showing and giving a knowleadgeable talk through.
Keep it up Tod, I really enjoy your videos and your passion for history. Super interesting stuff
Breath-taking skill, Tod.
There is a lot of work and admirable skill in these daggers.
I love your work, u keep the past alive.
I thoroughly enjoy watching your videos, it's very relaxing. Absolutely stunning workmanship as well!
Thank you again for all your work!
all of your videos are enlightening in one form or another.
Keeps me thinking of new ideas for my writings!
The daggers being made to be either practical and simple or decorative, really puts into perspective the stark differences between frequently used weapons and daggers. Really cool stuff, though! I'd love to see more daggers
12:40 -i believe those cutouts are for opening the wound while stab happens, also harms bones and such if cought in the way of blade (ribcage, collarbone, spine).
Luckriel The Everliving I remember seeing something like this years ago in reference to tradesmen. It was supposedly a handy ruler, so each section would have a specific length for a specific product.
The spiderweb dagger look so fancy and fantasy-ish I just can't believe it was a historical dagger, and I'm not alone in this, 99% of the medievalists would swear it is just a movie or game prop! Really one of the kind! If you ever come around more fancy designs like this Tod, please show us!
Love your channel Tod. Great presentation and excellent craft. Thank you.
Thank you kindly!
Beautiful work Tod. Keep up the fantastic work on your constructs as well as your videos!
love those particularly the gentleman's stiletto dagger....outstanding...
Excellent craftsmanship and historical notes. Thank you!
Love the checkerboard pattern on the lacing on some of the sheathes.
Henry 8th dagger looks really well thought through, everything just seems to fit together nicely, well done!
It is the first one that everyone wants to look at when they view my collection. It is absolutely stunning.
Stunning work; interesting information, all in all: a cool and interesting film. Thank you!
Very nice indeed. When I see wonderful videos like this, I anguish over moving back to Australia. A land that is most definitely not the same as the one I left 30 years ago.
Best opening logo i've ever seen, rewound just to watch it again!
I already own three of your daggers! I love them!
Hell of a video! I'd love to see more of these as you make them. Swords too, of course!
Tod, the last dagger you showed would have to be my favourite, not overly glitzy, functional and robust. Your hand would feel very safe and secure and fighting wise if it was to get damaged probably the most inexpensive to repair, I’m also assuming it’s backhand and punching action would be somewhat affective if the situation presented itself. Your feedback and opinions regarding my observations would be most delightful, always a joy to have a craftsman showing his handy work, thanks.
I think a limpet shell pommel would have looked great with that shell guard design!
All of your work is so intricate! I also like learning some of the history behind each design.
All the best...
Thanks for the video. I particularly enjoyed being surprised to recognize the Catharsis reel at the end.
Beautiful craftsmanship!
The last dagger was my favorite. I really like the chisel work on the pommel. It does mirror well.
its a Baselard a swiss Style
As you were saying that triangular blades are against the Geneva Convention I couldn't help glancing at the stiletto on my shelf...glad they're civilian legal! Beautiful work as always Tod.
Yet another superb video!
Lovely and instructional, as always. Thank you mate!
Wonderful work on that second to last one, never would have known it was not original!
I have bought two of your "eating knives" sold by Kult of Athena. The prices seemed more than reasonable and I believe I can trust your quality.
They are all very beautiful,I love it!
i find the explanation about triangular/cruciform bayonets being banned by the 1922 Geneva convention puzzling
1st: France always has been a signatory part in all Geneva conventions, yet they didn't drop the cruciform bayonet until 1956. they kept using the Rosalie with the Lebel and Berthier and the MAS Mle 1936 was adopted with a cruciform bayonet that stored inside the hand-guard, same for the MAS Mle 1944.
2nd: the Geneva convention does not preoccupy itself with the rules of war, the Geneva convention is concerned in it's ruling with the identification, treatment and protection of wounded, prisoners of war, civilians, medical personnel and medical infrastructure. the ruling over the customs and weapons of war is decided with the Hague conventions of 1899 and 1907
3rd: the Hague conventions have no rules pertaining to bayonets, the closest would the the article 23 of the Hague convention of 1907, point (e) :it is especially forbidden To employ arms, projectiles, or material calculated to cause unnecessary suffering.
all documents can be accessed in the website of the ICRC at: ihl-databases.icrc.org/applic/ihl/ihl.nsf/
Thank you for your post. That Geneva convention thing drives me nuts. It's Hague and st. Petersburg for rules of war. Even my drill instructor in the army got it wrong.
Thank you! This drives me crazy
Isn't the idea of war to kill the other guy before he kills you? And they are worried about the difficulties of stitching up a wound from these blades??
@@Mr.56Goldtop
They are exactly not
Cruciform blade wounds (according to some medics) are not too much difficult to stitch up
The main advantage of those blades is that they are stronger and easy to make. They may make you bleed more easily but that's it
Outside of bogus internet claims, nobody cares about what shape the blade of your bayonet has
@@quentintin1 Plus with standard bayonet drill often being a 'stick, twist, withdraw, repeat' it doesn't really matter much what shape the blade is.
I'm not sure why, but I could watch hours of this.
Beautiful work Tod, and informative as always. Thanks.
Saw your wax tipped video bro, that's a helluva good recommendation from youtube. Now I see you've got so much good content! Looking forward to watching
Quillon Daggers are my favorite. Looks like a little sword. Also it’s a very practical design for dagger.
I would absolutely love a video on the process of building medieval dagger hilts.
Or sheaths for that matter!
Not daggers, but I was looking through museum pages the other day for original langes Messers (or grosses, or kriegs). I found tons of dussaks and later period pieces, but very few Messers. Great looking work as always, I thoroughly enjoy it!
I love your channel! I wish you all the best for the following years :)
Whilst I prefer what you've done with Henry's stabber, I reckon it would have been a tudor rose. He was all about that branding.
Really nice craftmanship! Cheers!
The dagger with the red handle and spider's web pommel might have been made for someone in the rope industry. The guard looks like rope or yarn and the pommel might be some sort of knot design instead of a spider's web.
Beautiful daggers, love them all.
Magnificent work, as usual.
A very interesting overview of these daggers. Your craftsmanship looks superb and there is a lot of work there for a "few weeks' production!" I'm sure I wouldn't be alone in wanting to see some footage of you cutting and chasing the hilts and the methods and craftsmanship involved. I imagine it would work well with some explanation of the tools and methods along with some timelapse. Perhaps worth you considering on some of your next productions?
Excellent craftsmanship Tod. Sometime I'm going to pick up a bollock dagger from you. Really liked the first one you showed.