I have had a Krieger Armory guardian for almost two years now. I love it. It is the best arming sword I have ever used in HMA sword and buckler. 10/10 would recommend anything from Krieger Armory.
I was at an event w/ Sean Krieger selling his swords there, and it took a tremendous effort not to purchase one outright. They all sold very quickly, had they not sold so quickly, I might have caved.
You wish that the grip was slightly larger. I'm just curious if it would be a viable solution to wrap it in leather or sharkskin to increase the profile?
It’s interesting that re-enactors and HEMA people focus on slightly different periods. It makes it a little challenging to use HEMA swords for reenactment. I assume this arming sword would be targeted for I.33?
Huh? :-) There are HEMA systems from c.1300 to the modern day, and there is reenactment of every period. In the UK lots of people reenact the 15th century - the same period lots of the treatises are from.
Nice review - I have one of these on order atm. If the grip is too small/turns in your hand, couldn't you anchor a cord or 1/2 dowel of wood down the true edge side of the grip and wrap the handle again with cord, leather, etc? That might help both issues.
Mark Wildman will be visiting London soon. You should get in touch with him. You two have a lot in common and could make some great collaboration videos.
You frequently mention how a grip feels in your hand, would you recommend makers provide a grip size selection (S, M & L for a narrow to wide grip) with their swords.
I'd be curious about you looking at one of the many swords at Heron Armoury, coming from Australia and having handled some, I'd wager that they're one of the best re-enactment swords out there from 10 years of experience, 5 with a "reenactment lump" and 5 with a Darksword viking "hema" sword (totally to heavy and inflexible for HEMA btw you'd probably kill someone unironically). I wonder if they'd be able to do a brazil nut style pommel on request because I would very much like to use it in a 11thC re-enactment and HEMA contexts.
Hi Matt. I have a rapier, that was used in battle that the Toledo museum studied and valued at 15k. Due to current budget cuts the powers that be did not sign off the purchase of it. I am pestering them for the provenance, so I can sell it elsewhere. Can you help how best to sell it. (I love in Spain)
10:46 Uhm, if that would be round, then you'd always have a focus point on the outside or the curvature. That's also why axes work so great by the way. (Always a great focus point on impact, alongside the curvature.) 😊
You seem to know just enough to be not quite correct. A round edge on an axe is more effective at creating a focus point than a flat edge on a sword, yes absolutely. However, in this case the flaring of the tip is more like a spike perpendicular to the long axis of the sword, and a perpendicular spike is more of a focusing tool than a round edge. This mechanic is a principal reason behind why war picks even exist.
@@Leftyotism It really is a cool story! Weapon mechanics are fascinating and deeply intricate. In the face of learning and exploring deeper into a hobby that you're interested in enough to watch and comment on a video like this, why do you chose to be trite? I totally understand being embarrassed from being corrected, that's happened to me plenty - but trying to make yourself feel better by trying to put me down isn't really going to help you. The internet provides you with the amazing ability to interface with experts, engage in discussion, and learn about virtually any topic. Is this really how you want to spend your time on it?
Hey Matt. Completely unrelated, but I thought it would be interesting to you and I don't think you would ever read my comment there: in another video you commented about the Uruk-Hai bow creaking as something of a movie trope and potentially alarming. I have a Manchu(-ish) style bow that makes that exact noise. It's not anything alarming, it's just the friction of the string loops against the side of the tips while they change angle under tension. It's not a noise a longbow would make, because the tips have a different design. The Uruk-Hai bows seem inspired more on Eastern designs (like the Manchu) than on longbows, incidentally. So, while definitely _also_ a trope, it's plausible for that particular bow. You can hear an example here: ua-cam.com/video/I6PUrr0SUgg/v-deo.html (that's not me).
@@scholagladiatoria Not all of them creak. I have another one that doesn't. I guess it depends on the surface finish and shape of the parts of the siyahs that come into contact with the loops. I didn't know you have eastern style bows as well. Do you shoot them with thumb draw?
Speaking of sword guards 2 weeks ago i went to a museum that has 2 Montante swords and the thing i HATE about those swords are the oversized crossguards nad the handles are also 20 centimeters too long for 16th/17th century Montante swords
I have had a Krieger Armory guardian for almost two years now. I love it. It is the best arming sword I have ever used in HMA sword and buckler. 10/10 would recommend anything from Krieger Armory.
Good to hear another well-informed opinion, thanks.
@@scholagladiatoria I have one of his feders too. You can’t go wrong with anything Shawn makes.
I was at an event w/ Sean Krieger selling his swords there, and it took a tremendous effort not to purchase one outright. They all sold very quickly, had they not sold so quickly, I might have caved.
Twist on the guard is a quarter-turn. This allows them to make it out of a flat piece of steel and the twist adds the outward flair.
They perhaps used a smaller end-mill that would take several passes to cut the whole fuller but could be used so as to taper its width.
Hey that's correct! Very astute 🤓
@@kriegerarmory7631 Hello, I was wondering if you have any affiliation with Krieger Historical Weapons or if it's a coincidence.
@@atom8248 We have no affiliation with KHW. Thank you for asking.
You wish that the grip was slightly larger. I'm just curious if it would be a viable solution to wrap it in leather or sharkskin to increase the profile?
You could certainly wrap another layer of cord and then coat it with a solution to harden it.
I had a Regenyei and a Krieger, and I honestly prefer the Krieger. Which says a lot because I'm Hungarian! LOL
Gods love ya for what you do for the training and reenactment community, pal. That's literally all I can say on this one. Cheers for that.
Awesome review thanks. I want one 🙏
It's gigantic! Love it^^
It’s interesting that re-enactors and HEMA people focus on slightly different periods. It makes it a little challenging to use HEMA swords for reenactment. I assume this arming sword would be targeted for I.33?
Huh? :-)
There are HEMA systems from c.1300 to the modern day, and there is reenactment of every period. In the UK lots of people reenact the 15th century - the same period lots of the treatises are from.
Nice review - I have one of these on order atm.
If the grip is too small/turns in your hand, couldn't you anchor a cord or 1/2 dowel of wood down the true edge side of the grip and wrap the handle again with cord, leather, etc? That might help both issues.
Agreed on the grip. My longsword is a tad thin, and I have small hands.
Thumb up for your amazing content ! We need to see Indian Mutiny non regulations swords again
Thanks Matt. I think I'll become a patron of this company.
Hello! You were in the Lancaster or Yorkist side?
Nice review ⚔️
Mark Wildman will be visiting London soon. You should get in touch with him. You two have a lot in common and could make some great collaboration videos.
That is a great shirt.
How do you like it compared to the Sigi arming sword?
You frequently mention how a grip feels in your hand, would you recommend makers provide a grip size selection (S, M & L for a narrow to wide grip) with their swords.
Would you use a arming sword without a shield or always with a shield?
My only complaint is that the spatulated tip has some sharp corners, and punched a hole in my hema jacket. Easily fixed with a file.
I'd be curious about you looking at one of the many swords at Heron Armoury, coming from Australia and having handled some, I'd wager that they're one of the best re-enactment swords out there from 10 years of experience, 5 with a "reenactment lump" and 5 with a Darksword viking "hema" sword (totally to heavy and inflexible for HEMA btw you'd probably kill someone unironically). I wonder if they'd be able to do a brazil nut style pommel on request because I would very much like to use it in a 11thC re-enactment and HEMA contexts.
Hi Matt. I have a rapier, that was used in battle that the Toledo museum studied and valued at 15k. Due to current budget cuts the powers that be did not sign off the purchase of it. I am pestering them for the provenance, so I can sell it elsewhere. Can you help how best to sell it. (I love in Spain)
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Explain why blunt hema swords need a fuller with square edges. There's no point in saying: "A needs B... Because B is needed by A"
I would be very interested in that blade on a basket hilt.
That sounds like a great thing.
that is a fantastic t shirt
Roy Greenhilt approves!
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Good video. Sadly they don’t ship to Europe.
10:46 Uhm, if that would be round, then you'd always have a focus point on the outside or the curvature. That's also why axes work so great by the way. (Always a great focus point on impact, alongside the curvature.) 😊
You seem to know just enough to be not quite correct. A round edge on an axe is more effective at creating a focus point than a flat edge on a sword, yes absolutely.
However, in this case the flaring of the tip is more like a spike perpendicular to the long axis of the sword, and a perpendicular spike is more of a focusing tool than a round edge.
This mechanic is a principal reason behind why war picks even exist.
@@holyknightthatpwns Cool story bro.
@@Leftyotism It really is a cool story! Weapon mechanics are fascinating and deeply intricate.
In the face of learning and exploring deeper into a hobby that you're interested in enough to watch and comment on a video like this, why do you chose to be trite? I totally understand being embarrassed from being corrected, that's happened to me plenty - but trying to make yourself feel better by trying to put me down isn't really going to help you.
The internet provides you with the amazing ability to interface with experts, engage in discussion, and learn about virtually any topic. Is this really how you want to spend your time on it?
@@holyknightthatpwns No offense, but I don't want to spend time with you, and your condescending ways.
@@Leftyotism then maybe don't start being rude with the whole "cool sorry bro" thing.
Hey Matt. Completely unrelated, but I thought it would be interesting to you and I don't think you would ever read my comment there: in another video you commented about the Uruk-Hai bow creaking as something of a movie trope and potentially alarming. I have a Manchu(-ish) style bow that makes that exact noise. It's not anything alarming, it's just the friction of the string loops against the side of the tips while they change angle under tension. It's not a noise a longbow would make, because the tips have a different design. The Uruk-Hai bows seem inspired more on Eastern designs (like the Manchu) than on longbows, incidentally. So, while definitely _also_ a trope, it's plausible for that particular bow.
You can hear an example here: ua-cam.com/video/I6PUrr0SUgg/v-deo.html (that's not me).
Interesting. I have a few recurves, including Hungarian, Turkish etc, but I don't think any of them creak, but I will check it out!
@@scholagladiatoria Not all of them creak. I have another one that doesn't. I guess it depends on the surface finish and shape of the parts of the siyahs that come into contact with the loops.
I didn't know you have eastern style bows as well. Do you shoot them with thumb draw?
It's a great sword, but it's not a greatsword. Although it would be even greater if someone made it into a great greatsword. ⚔
Speaking of sword guards 2 weeks ago i went to a museum that has 2 Montante swords and the thing i HATE about those swords are the oversized crossguards nad the handles are also 20 centimeters too long for 16th/17th century Montante swords
Of course you have an anvil in your shop.