The Quint - an unusual type XVIIIc Longsword

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  • Опубліковано 30 сер 2022
  • This is a creation of an Oakshot Type XVIIIc longsword combined with the proportions of a blade from the German Blade Museum at Solingen. What makes this sword so special I explain in this video. Have fun!
    The blade is made by longsword-longleg.de/
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  • @edi9892
    @edi9892 Рік тому +153

    This sword would really fit to the game the Witcher 3. It's beautiful, looks late medieval, and is an agile cutter.

    • @yoursexualizedgrandparents6929
      @yoursexualizedgrandparents6929 Рік тому +4

      And very unique.

    • @GermanSwordMaster
      @GermanSwordMaster Рік тому +3

      And its scabbard is a backscabbard ^^ handeled it before. Its crazy!

    • @randomnickify
      @randomnickify 10 місяців тому +7

      Witchers in books use short swords because Witchers are all about speed. They use short swords as talons, their battle style is more animalistic, witchers try to split enemy open with one fast strike. Also keeping short swords on the back actually works and it was also the only reason why 12 years old Ciri was able even lift the Witcher sword - it was just small.
      The games introduced long swords due to technical reasons - hitboxes work better with bigger weapons, most videogames use oversized swords. Unfortunately now everyone thinks that monsterslayer with massive two hander who spends half of his life in tight caverns, tombs and severs makes any sense... It doesn't, it never did 😂

    • @elgatochurro
      @elgatochurro 5 місяців тому +1

      Witcher is jsut a rip off of Elric of Melnibone

  • @thepoorhistorian2325
    @thepoorhistorian2325 Рік тому +136

    "I would not look at fantasy swords nor hold them in my hand." I love that. You're great! 😁

    • @grunztiertransmutator770
      @grunztiertransmutator770 Рік тому +21

      Depends on the fantasy swords; Peter Lyons LOTR designs and Peter Johnsons pieces he designed for House Of The Dragon are spot on functional and as real as it gets. That crossguard in the video is taken by a fantasy sword anyway: it appears on a steel sword from the Witcher-III video game.

    • @paavohirn3728
      @paavohirn3728 Рік тому +6

      @@grunztiertransmutator770 I suppose there are fantasy swords and fantasy swords. In a sense the ones you mention aren't fantasy in the sense that they would ignore historical accuracy altogether.

    •  Рік тому +38

      I also don't see it as narrowly as it might have come across in the statement. But something about the piece should be historical so that it has an added value for you in the presentation.

    • @W4ldgeist
      @W4ldgeist Рік тому +4

      I love real swords, but there are some fantasy swords I just love, too. The Atlantean Sword is so iconic and beautiful, even though it's absolutely stupid in its design, weight, weight distribution and application. I really don't like the "d&d swords" which have spikes sticking out everywhere and really oversized blades from comic designs, but some fantasy movie swords are really beautiful designs.

    • @Bourikii2992
      @Bourikii2992 Рік тому +1

      ​@@W4ldgeist Albion has an atlantean reproduction. I don't think it's design is that bad functionally. I'm curious if there's any reviews of it professionally out there.

  • @NoName-lo9ym
    @NoName-lo9ym Рік тому +72

    What a unique and beautiful sword typology. Thanks for the awesome video 👍🏻

  • @michaeltrapp8224
    @michaeltrapp8224 Рік тому +34

    As beautiful as that sword is, seeing it in motion is just breathtaking.

  • @sjoerdvanasseldonk502
    @sjoerdvanasseldonk502 Рік тому +6

    might be completely wrong but i feel like some chinese choppy swords have similar blade to handle ratios.
    might have had similar purposes?
    regardless, very nice looking sword and sword usage

  • @ShagShaggio
    @ShagShaggio Рік тому +69

    Great video and such a beautiful sword.
    The first time I have seen this style of sword (large handle with relatively short blade) I didn't like it but I have grown to really like it especially now seeing one in motion and knowing it is a historical design.
    A bit of criticism about the video, the volume of your voice is quite low compared to the volume of the intro and outro music. I have noticed this in some of your previous videos as well.
    Cheers!

  • @alexhunt7810
    @alexhunt7810 Рік тому +15

    2.44kg? That's astonishingly heavy for a longsword, but I imagine the relatively high CoG keeps it very managable.

  • @aanathan0
    @aanathan0 Рік тому +5

    I just fell in love with that sword. It sounds to me like it is a Zornhaw beast.

  • @martinsmith9054
    @martinsmith9054 6 місяців тому

    I just love the musical intro not really knowing what I'm going to see but it will be cool.

  • @valtenLbOz1495
    @valtenLbOz1495 Рік тому +1

    Thank you for yet another awesome video!

  • @J.J.Spencer
    @J.J.Spencer Рік тому +24

    This particular proportion is what I used for 'The First Blades' in my fantasy novel Chasing the Unicorn! I fell in love with the Alexandria sword and other Type XVIIIc blades for the wide proportions, long hilts and wide crosspieces. They somehow look elegant and nimble but also brutal and efficient - the perfect sword for a Paladin fighting eldritch horrors from beyond time!
    Wonderful walk-through with the weapon.

    • @killerkraut9179
      @killerkraut9179 Рік тому +3

      I think Scottish and irish Longsword have different proportions as well !

    • @soldierbreakneck771
      @soldierbreakneck771 Рік тому

      We can see some sort of this shape with Galadriel in outcoming "Rings of Power")) but really low quality, and bad design, made looks like from solid piece of material, with no detachable hilt, crossguard, no pommel and so on.

    • @wlg2677
      @wlg2677 Рік тому

      Does the Paladin uses a flintlock gun?

    • @J.J.Spencer
      @J.J.Spencer Рік тому +2

      @@wlg2677 No, but one of his allies is very fond of black powder bombs, ye olde original style: clay vessel packed with black powder and metal shot.
      Not as effective as the magic of the Divines, but still pretty brutal.

    • @wlg2677
      @wlg2677 Рік тому

      @@J.J.Spencer Ok. So there is blackpowder?
      Good.

  • @badadvice6276
    @badadvice6276 Рік тому

    Such a gorgeous blade.

  • @carlosdiaz2688
    @carlosdiaz2688 Рік тому

    Outstanding Show

  • @Interrobang212
    @Interrobang212 Рік тому +4

    I honestly missed most of the words in the video because I was mesmerized just watching Bjorn do his drills. You make it look so easy. The mark of an expert.

  • @y-callos3970
    @y-callos3970 Рік тому +1

    beautiful sword!

  • @Martin-iu5fw
    @Martin-iu5fw Рік тому +1

    Beautiful sword 👍

  • @OmegaBahn
    @OmegaBahn Рік тому +1

    Great presentation! 😃

  • @Thoregor
    @Thoregor Рік тому

    The details on the hilt and the shape of the blade make me fall in love with this mithril-looking beast!

  • @blackbaxter1
    @blackbaxter1 Рік тому

    Beautiful sword.

  • @DogsaladSalad
    @DogsaladSalad Рік тому

    Incredible craftsmanship

  • @Mischievous_Moth
    @Mischievous_Moth 10 місяців тому +1

    This sword is absolutely gorgeous. I hope someday I'll be skilled enough to make blades of this quality and beauty.

  • @Crucial_End
    @Crucial_End 10 місяців тому

    Wow that sword looks amazing. The blade shape, crossguard and handle is so estethically pleasing thats it just satisfying to simply look at the sword. Its like watching a great painting or statue. I know next to nothing about hema but after seeing you fencing with it I have an urge to try.

  • @frankmoller7290
    @frankmoller7290 Рік тому +1

    Wow, verry beautyfull and impressable. It's such a masterpiece.👍👍👍

  • @pumpy2728
    @pumpy2728 Рік тому

    Very good Video Björn wish to see more of u, i really liked the Flail Videos.

  • @idratherfeedturtles
    @idratherfeedturtles Рік тому +1

    Luv the Design

  • @W4ldgeist
    @W4ldgeist Рік тому

    It's so beautiful. *drooling*

  • @anthonymuzyczek
    @anthonymuzyczek Рік тому

    Great video!

  • @occupationallystrong1606
    @occupationallystrong1606 Рік тому +1

    I love these reviews.

  • @bliblivion
    @bliblivion Рік тому +1

    beautiful sword

  • @blackfurio2381
    @blackfurio2381 Рік тому

    I like the gameplay in the background !

  • @andrewzz2671
    @andrewzz2671 Рік тому +4

    This sword, with a slightly smaller handle, is what I imagine Dawn from Game Of Thrones would actually look like. Fantasy sword, I know, but GOT swords still look like they actually existed and could be used.

  • @bassemb
    @bassemb Рік тому

    It is good to see you uploading more often compared to previous years. I hope your channel grows in viewership as it deserves.
    This sword is impressive. I am surprised at the weight. That must explain the length of the (beautiful) grip to assist in handling such a heavy sword.

  • @patrickGforce
    @patrickGforce 4 місяці тому

    une épée exceptionnelle et d'une beauté rare! De plus tes mouvement sont si naturel,c'est impressionnant

  • @fluffy4993
    @fluffy4993 Рік тому

    idk what's prettier, this mans blade or this mans movements. both are very well crafted.

  • @PandorasFolly
    @PandorasFolly Рік тому +2

    Excellent technical overview. Its proportions remind me of training sword a fellow I used to know had. One of his favorite tactics would be a "lunge" style maneuver where he would choke down till both hands were at the pommel and between legs. Most swordsmen would then parry the end of the blade straight into their thigh.

  • @Lobster_Lars
    @Lobster_Lars Рік тому

    Oh man, that music is giving me flashbacks to Medieval II

  • @idratherfeedturtles
    @idratherfeedturtles Рік тому

    Had to Watch Again. Your Handling of the Sword Top Notch,😏 I Will be Studying .
    Thank You.
    👍👍

  • @kiltedcripple
    @kiltedcripple Рік тому

    Nice handling!

  • @trikk9964
    @trikk9964 Рік тому

    ... looks fantastic.

  • @jonathanalaniz2621
    @jonathanalaniz2621 Рік тому

    Although it's massive, the way you mice makes it look light! And I love the sneaker and pants combo

  • @andretube5031
    @andretube5031 Рік тому +1

    Ein großartiges Schwert wurde hervorragend geschwungen, vielen Dank für diese Vorstellung.

    • @killerkraut9179
      @killerkraut9179 Рік тому

      Ich denke auch Schottische und irische Schwerter haben auch andere Proportionen !

  • @crowned-bear240
    @crowned-bear240 Рік тому

    funny enough that you mention this sword in connection with fantasy, your video was recommended to me cause of vermintide 2 where this sword is portrayed, thank you for sharing your knowledge, nice video.

  • @starpicker1264
    @starpicker1264 Рік тому

    멋지네요! 잘 봤습니다

  • @dariomanente741
    @dariomanente741 Рік тому +1

    Spes mayer trousers and High Nike basket shoes...so frickin cool!!!!

  • @algridas4633
    @algridas4633 Рік тому

    i really like longswords... and that is a beauty

  • @GentlemanBystander
    @GentlemanBystander 5 місяців тому

    You really made it dance.

  • @benoitlamothe1647
    @benoitlamothe1647 Рік тому

    amazing!

  • @kennethlerman5369
    @kennethlerman5369 Рік тому +1

    you cannot handle my pro-potions, traveler

  • @Bunnicula71
    @Bunnicula71 Рік тому

    I love the trainers matching his medieval pants

  • @a.m928
    @a.m928 Рік тому

    My man loves the word proportions !

  • @koudacyen
    @koudacyen Рік тому

    Now that's a scary sword and fighting style

  • @yoavnissen8390
    @yoavnissen8390 Рік тому +3

    Relatively short blade on a relatively long handle is the perfect longsword both in feeling and in looks IMO

  • @willaumep
    @willaumep 8 днів тому

    Hello, I think it is a very good intrapolation. I have an a very similar sword comissioned (from SKokloster schloss in sweden) The blade is not quite the same. It has 100 cm lenght is as wide as type XVc (55 cm and 5mm thick it get thick to be 6.5 at 77 cm the tip is 4.5mm) and tapers to a re-inforced point but until it become diamond section (well ultra flatten diamond section, as is the rest of the cuting plan) it is closer to a type XVII. the hilt is 39 cm and a pommel 5.5. I handled the original, it is only 1850 kg and it is incredibly stiff and nimble.

  • @12lionwhelps71
    @12lionwhelps71 Рік тому

    Excellent

  • @beo3627
    @beo3627 Рік тому +2

    drilling with a sword in jordans with matching period-pants lol

  • @BringDHouseDown
    @BringDHouseDown 11 місяців тому

    that looks like a Dark Souls weapon, and half-expecting a moon light beam to shoot out of it with an overhead swing

  • @mahn5678
    @mahn5678 Рік тому

    Even by your standards, it was a great video.

  • @e.m.p.3394
    @e.m.p.3394 Рік тому +1

    Its such a beautiful blade. I'd love to learn how go use that kind of sword and own one.

  • @jeffreysnethen9586
    @jeffreysnethen9586 Рік тому

    another beauty!

  • @taylorahern3755
    @taylorahern3755 Рік тому

    Badass blade!!

  • @hunterwolfe6295
    @hunterwolfe6295 Рік тому

    very nice looking. I would own one similar no problem

  • @user-rm2nj7sy4t
    @user-rm2nj7sy4t Рік тому

    Дуже гарна робота! Просто бездоганна!

  • @gobbygoberton7113
    @gobbygoberton7113 Рік тому +2

    Nice!

  • @honeybear278
    @honeybear278 Рік тому

    Omg i love it! 😍

  • @NateGLJ
    @NateGLJ Рік тому +3

    I own a Albion Principe it is also type XVIIIc but the Principe looks a bit shorter, perhaps its just the grip length of this Quint version throwing me off. Btw is this an Albion make as well perhaps? Great video enjoyed your commentary and analysis.

  • @3skoronimus
    @3skoronimus Рік тому

    Dang, I can hear that blade whispering "AM CHONK". Very cool stuff in all regards!!

  • @StudSupreme
    @StudSupreme Рік тому +1

    You'd think such a large weapon would be very difficult to control. Evidently the design is extremely well thought out.

  • @Soulcrushers666
    @Soulcrushers666 Рік тому

    That is a SEXY blade!

  • @ColossalSwordFormAndTechnique
    @ColossalSwordFormAndTechnique Рік тому +1

    Basically a Scandinavian greatsword, but longsword version

  • @DeadBoyHK1
    @DeadBoyHK1 Рік тому +1

    Beautiful sword. I had an idea for one just like it many years ago, but unfortunately I’m not a sword smith lol.

  • @666abraxas999
    @666abraxas999 Рік тому

  • @EresirThe1st
    @EresirThe1st Рік тому

    It's a beauty. Approximately what date would this have been in use?

  • @di5450
    @di5450 Рік тому

    Great footwear! not sure about which historical period it belongs to, but sure does look as comfortable as the blade's grip.

  • @notanotherswordreviewchann4901

    Simply gorgeous 😍🥰

  • @dominiumbrasilis
    @dominiumbrasilis Рік тому

    I dont know if I call it longsword, but its a nice sword. Great video !

  • @majintab7710
    @majintab7710 Рік тому +1

    It really reminds me of the elven greatswords from the new lotr series

  • @bumbykitty
    @bumbykitty Рік тому

    Beautiful. Do you find the raised part on the crossguard interferes with thumb placement?

  • @feldwebel7734
    @feldwebel7734 Рік тому

    fascinating...

  • @feanor3791
    @feanor3791 10 місяців тому

    A beautiful sword; one can almost feel its balance and handling just from watching. Its proportions remind me of some of the faussarts in the Maciejowski Bible.

  • @tylerrobbins8311
    @tylerrobbins8311 Рік тому

    Beautiful sword. I wonder are there any examples of a late german battle sword with a blade in the iviiic style? The sword here has a handle length of nearly identical length. Would be intresting to know if there are any examples of such.

  • @stewforwords
    @stewforwords Рік тому +1

    Well I'll be, I designed myself a sword some years ago, and it seems this is it.

  • @VvFrostyvV
    @VvFrostyvV 10 місяців тому

    I live in the US, how would I get my hands on this piece of beauty

  • @paavohirn3728
    @paavohirn3728 Рік тому

    Wow!

  • @JamesLaserpimpWalsh
    @JamesLaserpimpWalsh 10 місяців тому

    Huh. My M4 bayonet is Solingen steel. It's pretty legendary. What is the weight? That's the acid test. You hold a pint in each hand, arms outstretched. See how long you will last. That's what it is to carry a big heavy blade for a week along with all your other gear. I believe any primary weapon should have three things. Lightness. Durability. Simplicity. Cheers for the vid.

  • @Davlavi
    @Davlavi Рік тому +3

    cool.

  • @chungnguyen8638
    @chungnguyen8638 29 днів тому +1

    Nice sword and nice moves ! how much !?

  • @WisdomThumbs
    @WisdomThumbs Рік тому

    Huh. I designed a sword just like this for a novel dedicated to my late brother. But it’s a novel about fantastic coincidences and omens and shared dreams, so I guess that’s appropriate...

  • @acemarvel1564
    @acemarvel1564 Рік тому +1

    Now this looks like a real manly blade

  • @LongswordRussia
    @LongswordRussia Рік тому +1

    Dear Björn , do you think the Scottish Claymore swords are similar to the proportions of your sword in this video? Perhaps these are swords of an intermediate class between a longsword and a two-handed sword?

  • @kyle1157
    @kyle1157 Рік тому

    Absolutely gorgeous sword. Was this a custom piece or are they available for purchase? If so I'd deeply appreciate knowing where.

    •  Рік тому

      Have a look at the vid description...its a custom piece but maybe still for sale :)

  • @JCOwens-zq6fd
    @JCOwens-zq6fd 5 місяців тому

    Similar geometry to the albion principe with extra leverage. It would very very powerful sword against lightly armoured opponents.

  • @Juusokakku
    @Juusokakku Рік тому

    Like the Scottish Highlander Greatsword, but with even shorter blade and longer hilt

  • @zakr911
    @zakr911 Рік тому

    How would this do as a feder? If the same proportions (minus the blade width) we’re used and total length capped at 52in with the handle length adjusted to the new overall and blade length?

  • @mr31337
    @mr31337 Рік тому

    Where can I get some pants like that? Also, what hair conditioner do you use?

  • @Joeseph113
    @Joeseph113 Рік тому

    "if you like this content and want to see more like and subscribe" DONE AND DONE what a beauty of a weapon

  • @Zerir
    @Zerir Рік тому

    It looks beautiful!!!
    P.D also i think the volume of the video was a bit low or maybe it was just me i don't know.

    •  Рік тому +2

      it was...i try to fix that...i guess the intro and outro is always way to loud...and than all seem low in comparison to it

  • @soldierbreakneck771
    @soldierbreakneck771 Рік тому +4

    Interesting one. Couldn't it be that that sword in the museum originally had a longer blade, which, for example, broke off and was resharpened to a shorter length?

    •  Рік тому +15

      Good question! But we have some indications that it should be so. The tip ends up exactly in the circular geometry (7circles) and the two hollow lines ends just in front of the tip...it seems that these propotion was real

    • @soldierbreakneck771
      @soldierbreakneck771 Рік тому +1

      @ got it.

  • @TheCompleteMental
    @TheCompleteMental Рік тому

    Would this be a dedicated two handed longsword I hear so much about?

  • @AdventureThroughLife
    @AdventureThroughLife Рік тому

    Are there any swords of the same proportions of that one but longer?

  • @robertfaucher3750
    @robertfaucher3750 Рік тому

    I wonder if I'll ever see a XVIIId