I REALLY enjoyed seeing this one tested, and honestly, I would absolutely want one of these if I was kicking around in the 16th century. Perhaps the only change I would make is to add hooked quillons and have those teeth a little wider spaced.
I think the name sword breaker doesn't necessarily mean that it snaps the blades in half. I think it's old fashioned and it's being used the way you would "break" a horse. It's synonymous with taming. It allows you to tame and control the blade the way you would a horse, therefore you've "broken" the enemy's blade.
@@Assdafflabaff I don't think the name 'sword breaker' was used in period, it's just a modern invention. As far as I know, we have no period accounts talking about these specific daggers, so we don't know what they called them.
@@tods_workshop Another thing to look at, given the possibility of teeth breaking off that you mentioned in an earlier video, might be to remove a few (perhaps every other tooth to make the testing easier) and see how it functions that way.
Perfect. This sort of experimental archaeology/re-enactment is worth ten books of theory and for teaching us about how the objects are properly used is the best tool we have.
We live in a wonderful time, where such an experiment, demanding knowledge, expert weapon creation, weapon use and on-the-spot discussion, is possible. Formal historians should notice, here is history brought to life.
I think that the sword breaker needs a bit of its own series, akin to the lockdown longbow,, where it's design is tweaked to be a more practice oriented blade and tested against a few different types of blade as mentioned in other comments
Just as I'm thinking "I can't understand this guy, I wish there were subtitles" the SUBTITLES AVAILABLE sign appeared on the screen. So I rewound a few seconds, turned on English subtitles and picked right back up. Brilliant. Thank you for the extra time care and attention to make that happen.
So much. Not just this video, but for some reason the comments section on my vids is mainly free of abuse and is just crammed with fabulous information
@@tods_workshop The content, presentation, and community involvement of a channel tends to attract and promote certain kinds of audiences. Your material is largely educational on a niche topic, presented in a professional manner, and you openly invite (and respond to, thus, in some regard, 'reward') debate, additions, and other such comments.
The bind at 5:31 was soooo satisfying to watch! Good point about being (possibly) better against cutting blades - it makes complete sense - if you cut it's much easier to match the angle, and despite that I also never thought about it.
I love these joint things and the facts that you guys seem to acknowledge the caveats in your knowledge. I get the impression that Matt is no expert in Rapiers so he gets two experts to test the weapon. This is good science. Also, I'm with the cutting logic. When somebody is dedicated to a cut, it would be hard for them to retract before you bind the blade.
I absolutely love this series! I feel like I'm gaining so much insight into some classic medieval (or thereabout) era weapons that have long been almost entirely theoretical in application. The sword breaker has been so widely debated, it's wonderful to see you two stepping up to test the theories and take on the experimentation. Couldn't have picked a better combination of experts either.
I kinda want Tod to make one for one of Matts pupils who will use it for a month or 2 so we can see someone who actually has experience using it. Just from looking at it, i believe you need quite a lot of experience with a weapon like that to actually become effective with it.
Absolutely fantastic! Just having the teeth slows down the blade enough to get an advantage, who would have thought? I would love to see the side sword theory tested (and other types of sword as well) or even just a sword breaker with wider gaps between the teeth. Lantern Shields? Oh, you tease!
This tool seems like it would require more practice time to really pay off. It seems to require a change in angling of the blade to increase contact and percussion to "break" an opponent's attacks and flow rather than deflect them. I imagine holding it ninety degrees to the arm and making a sweeping motion would be effective, and would make some sense with the side ring, but I am no fencer. Fascinating videos.
Really enjoying this series, and I hope you investigate the sidesword/wider teeth paths. I know others have said exactly this but this deserves the extra engagement from the algorithm.
This is one of those oddball weapons that I've always been really curious about. If a newer version comes along incorporating the lessons discussed in the video, it'll be a hard thing to resist. Hats off to the maker and the fencers for going the extra mile! :-)
Great experimental research guys! This type of work and video is definitely more than the mere addition of you two, and the best of your videos. Long life to your enlightened collaboration. (and thank for the subtitles, that definitely help non native speaking like me ;D)
On the "breaker" being a misnomer, I would suspect the name to be metaphorical for a modern perspective but literal for contemporaries. In german treatises breaking something is used synonymous with defeating or countering something for example several iterations of "widerpruch" (the break towards) from Andre Lignitzer or "Bruch auff den Bogen" (the break for the guard position "Bogen") or simply "Bruch." indicating the start of a paragraph concerning a way to defeat something in Joachim Meyer. Loved the video, great content as always.
One thing that came to mind while you two were speaking - maybe it is really less about catching, and more about controlling. More specifically - directing the trajectory of the blade in a different way than jus a deflection from a flat surface.
Honestly, I think that the sword breaker is almost an aggressive defense weapon, where you're almost trying to actively catch the opponent's weapon before either of you start to commit to an attack. If that's the case, having it designed to optimize catching nearer the tip of the blade makes sense to me. But that's just what my absolutely in experienced impression is, after watching just a bit of their use.
Beautiful video. When the world devolves into chaos and guns are useless we need more people like you 🧡, keep up the amazing videography, and swordsmanship.
I like these colabs especially when it's UA-camrs I'm already subscribed to, gives me a good feeling of I've clearly been watching the right people on this subject.
I was thinking about a more functional version of batman's armor based on late medieval/renaissance examples, and I realized how useful a swordbraker would be to him. By doing a few modifications to his classic (and useless) forearm blades, and of course, making them retractable, he could easily block, catch and disarm an opponent. The longer the blade, the easier it would be.
This is so cool. I would love to try a blunt "swordbreaker" with a rolled tip for sparring. (I think it wouldn't be safe enough though with the built in weak spots that can turn sharp for general sparring.) Looking forward to more if possible!
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Awesome video. I'm with Mr. Easton on this one, it'd definitely work on chops instead of thrusts, so, yes arming swords/broadswords... that'd be the next thing to try. Thanks again, cheers!
Nice Analysis on the Matter. I really want to See the Handling of the sword breaker against broadswords or sideswords as the Matter. I think matt is right there that the teeth of the Blade actually are meant to Catch a Cut rather than a thrust. It was funny to See how the Fencers learned in the Go. At First there wasn't really Binding at all but after time there came a Lot of halfly binds die to the friction and the adjusted angel of the breaker. Love the series with both of you analysing medival "wierdos" such as the breaker or the flail.
Towards the end of the video Matt mentions using the catchy bit on the inside. That got me thinking: perhaps the catchy bit is for when the sword is inside your guard. You can always use the outside edge to block blows, whereas if the blade gets inside, the comb will help you catch it.
I remember back in my navy days, an officer that taught me about fencing, starting with a foil, leading up to epee, and then to rapier. Rapier turned into my favourite, simply because it sharpened my reflexes so much. Never came across anyone that used a blade breaker.
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One issue though. The timing for the first part of the first answer in the subtitles is a bit messed up. That is to say the subtitle that ends "is it a learning curve?" hangs around for so long that the subtitle that ends with "slows it down a little is just" only appears on screen for a very brief moment before being replaced by the subtitle that ends with "rather than having and edge"
I wonder about the zigzag blade if we're talking about slowing down. Or maybe something like spikes at a 45degree pointing up. Like a pine cone. Basically different designs to show which one trap the sword best.
It's hard to read the subtitles at 4:14 because the first sentence only appears for a second. Should be easy to fix the timings. Great video as always.
If the added friction is valuable, could that be the reason for flamberge style blades? No need to finicky hooks, just enough to get advantage on the bind.
idea for another weapon test: the shield! specifically the 1100-1300 European shield, with a strap on the far corner and a sling to brace it with your shoulder. from my understanding it’s pretty cool, and will shed more light on the eternal boss vs. strap debate! 😜
If the sword breaker was used against a side sword, and therefore against the cut more than thrust, might it be more effective with the teeth facing out rather than in as seemed more effective against the rapier?
I think another thing to consider with the the swordbreaker is that it could also be meant to be used as a pair instead of just one, which may be where the name really comes from.
That's definitely possible, but there are lots of reasons why something could have been abandoned. Off the top of my head, they could have been rare because of the cost of manufacture, difficulty of making strong enough steel in period, the specific style of duel going out of favor, difficulty to learn, or poor aesthetics. Someone might have more information than I do, but if the reason they're rare isn't known I'd think it is worthwhile to test them out and try to figure out a reason in practice.
@@holyknightthatpwns also they were likely fairly ineffective on there own when the range was two short to properly apply the rapier a more conventional dagger is much better in a tavern brawl
It was interesting to watch how each fighter adapted to a new technology. I think with some practise to put into muscle memory the "catch and pull" technique, this weapon would demonstrate some of its full potential. Also, Matt's suggestion of the type of opponent sword might be important. Training to use it less like a more conventional duelling dagger would definitely show its usefulness. An inexperienced swordsman might be better placed to exploit it from a naive position. Perhaps giving it to inexperienced fighters would be more useful, than to experts in a particular style?
I think these are late medieval/early renaissance version of tacticool. There's probably use for them, but I doubt it would be enough to justify the complexity and additional training it takes.
I'm wondering if used against a slashing sword if the dagger would just be ripped out of your hand. Parries need to either deflect or adsorb with some give.
Really like the "Detective Dee" film series. The main character Dee uses a sword breaker, they call it the dragon taming "Mace", but it is infact a tri-blade sword breaker
@@romgl4513 it's basically a Chinese sword breaker, very similar to a Portuguese left hand guard dagger. Both used in history, basically a heavy rod that could bend or brake a normal sword. The one in this video looks way too fancy and large, like a videogame weapon
Seeing how much the thinner rapier flexed, the idea the dagger could have snapped some lower quality blade is not to be thrown out of the window. And, maybe, opposed against better steel were the dagger teeth to break off (and this will match some of the specimens in museums)
I REALLY enjoyed seeing this one tested, and honestly, I would absolutely want one of these if I was kicking around in the 16th century. Perhaps the only change I would make is to add hooked quillons and have those teeth a little wider spaced.
next video testing it against side swords?
What if the teeth were made to be longer? Would longer teeth throw off the balance?
I think the name sword breaker doesn't necessarily mean that it snaps the blades in half. I think it's old fashioned and it's being used the way you would "break" a horse. It's synonymous with taming. It allows you to tame and control the blade the way you would a horse, therefore you've "broken" the enemy's blade.
Honestly, having a sword breaker is such a powerful move.
@@Assdafflabaff I don't think the name 'sword breaker' was used in period, it's just a modern invention. As far as I know, we have no period accounts talking about these specific daggers, so we don't know what they called them.
I would love to see a follow-up with sidesword/backsword vs. the sword-breaker just to test the hypothesis about more cut-centric styles.
I'm wondering if you use it like a normal perry dagger vs rapiers, but locking for the sideswords.
I think we will come back for that - it is a great idea
@@tods_workshop Another thing to look at, given the possibility of teeth breaking off that you mentioned in an earlier video, might be to remove a few (perhaps every other tooth to make the testing easier) and see how it functions that way.
There's also the possibility to design two different tooth spacings and test them both against both kinds of blade dimensions at the same time.
Tod, I'm loving this series with Matt. You guys are both a wealth of knowledge and seeing real implementation is fascinating.
Seconded
same here absolutly love their colaboration
Totally agree.
Thanks Collin and we enjoy it
I love how Matt beams around his students. It's lovely to see a teacher so personally invested in their student's success!
It should really be the default for teachers. I had a few such teachers. By far the best classes.
Perfect. This sort of experimental archaeology/re-enactment is worth ten books of theory and for teaching us about how the objects are properly used is the best tool we have.
Thank you
Fun to see actual HEMA pros play with an unfamiliar blade type. They seemed to adapt to its flaws and strengths quite quickly. Fascinating to watch!
We live in a wonderful time, where such an experiment, demanding knowledge, expert weapon creation, weapon use and on-the-spot discussion, is possible. Formal historians should notice, here is history brought to life.
Thanks, that is very generous of you
My gut says you could get a writeup of this published in a scholarly journal. Really great stuff Tod, thanks for educating all of us.
This is great practical history research.
Thank you an dI personally just find it really interesting and I know Matt does too
I think that the sword breaker needs a bit of its own series, akin to the lockdown longbow,, where it's design is tweaked to be a more practice oriented blade and tested against a few different types of blade as mentioned in other comments
We could always come back
@@tods_workshop That would be very cool! :)
Just as I'm thinking "I can't understand this guy, I wish there were subtitles" the SUBTITLES AVAILABLE sign appeared on the screen. So I rewound a few seconds, turned on English subtitles and picked right back up. Brilliant. Thank you for the extra time care and attention to make that happen.
One of the things I am really enjoying, in this series, is not just the video but the wealth of informed discussion in the comments it generates
So much. Not just this video, but for some reason the comments section on my vids is mainly free of abuse and is just crammed with fabulous information
@@tods_workshop The content, presentation, and community involvement of a channel tends to attract and promote certain kinds of audiences. Your material is largely educational on a niche topic, presented in a professional manner, and you openly invite (and respond to, thus, in some regard, 'reward') debate, additions, and other such comments.
The bind at 5:31 was soooo satisfying to watch! Good point about being (possibly) better against cutting blades - it makes complete sense - if you cut it's much easier to match the angle, and despite that I also never thought about it.
I love these joint things and the facts that you guys seem to acknowledge the caveats in your knowledge. I get the impression that Matt is no expert in Rapiers so he gets two experts to test the weapon. This is good science.
Also, I'm with the cutting logic. When somebody is dedicated to a cut, it would be hard for them to retract before you bind the blade.
I absolutely love this series! I feel like I'm gaining so much insight into some classic medieval (or thereabout) era weapons that have long been almost entirely theoretical in application. The sword breaker has been so widely debated, it's wonderful to see you two stepping up to test the theories and take on the experimentation. Couldn't have picked a better combination of experts either.
It works better than I thought
The only thing more fun that watching an expert share his knowledge is watching an expert discover and explore.
And we do
I kinda want Tod to make one for one of Matts pupils who will use it for a month or 2 so we can see someone who actually has experience using it. Just from looking at it, i believe you need quite a lot of experience with a weapon like that to actually become effective with it.
That is a nice idea, but would require some dedication from the student
@@tods_workshop I mean you could ask matt to give the offer to his students, maybe one will bite.
Absolutely fantastic! Just having the teeth slows down the blade enough to get an advantage, who would have thought? I would love to see the side sword theory tested (and other types of sword as well) or even just a sword breaker with wider gaps between the teeth.
Lantern Shields? Oh, you tease!
That surprised me too
This tool seems like it would require more practice time to really pay off. It seems to require a change in angling of the blade to increase contact and percussion to "break" an opponent's attacks and flow rather than deflect them.
I imagine holding it ninety degrees to the arm and making a sweeping motion would be effective, and would make some sense with the side ring, but I am no fencer.
Fascinating videos.
This is the best thing you guys have done so far.
Thank you! I have read and seen much on these but never seen one in action. Awesome job gents.
Really enjoying the series, please do the lantern shield.
These series are so cool, Amazing to FINALLY see people putting these weapons to the test
Really enjoying this series, and I hope you investigate the sidesword/wider teeth paths.
I know others have said exactly this but this deserves the extra engagement from the algorithm.
Loving this kind of experimental archeology ❤️ The joy of not knowing stuff and allowing the research to come forward .... brilliant.
Thanks and it is a mine of information for us too
This is one of those oddball weapons that I've always been really curious about. If a newer version comes along incorporating the lessons discussed in the video, it'll be a hard thing to resist. Hats off to the maker and the fencers for going the extra mile! :-)
Thank you , Tod .
Thanks Matt and guys .
Great experimental research guys! This type of work and video is definitely more than the mere addition of you two, and the best of your videos. Long life to your enlightened collaboration. (and thank for the subtitles, that definitely help non native speaking like me ;D)
Great that you two are discovering new stuff during the tests. Love it!
On the "breaker" being a misnomer, I would suspect the name to be metaphorical for a modern perspective but literal for contemporaries. In german treatises breaking something is used synonymous with defeating or countering something for example several iterations of "widerpruch" (the break towards) from Andre Lignitzer or "Bruch auff den Bogen" (the break for the guard position "Bogen") or simply "Bruch." indicating the start of a paragraph concerning a way to defeat something in Joachim Meyer.
Loved the video, great content as always.
This channel’s awesome. I’m always looking for informational content, and I really needed something to help me focus on drawing.
Real martial fighting is so amazing to see on this channel!
You should definitely test it with some side swords, I think that's a really interesting idea!
I had a book as a young child with a huge picture of a very nice swordbreaker. One of my early favourites.
That blade catching is really satisfying to watch.
Thank you so much for the subtitles for the masked fighters!
Kudos to those fighters, by the way. Such an interesting demonstration.
Glad you enjoyed it!
One thing that came to mind while you two were speaking - maybe it is really less about catching, and more about controlling. More specifically - directing the trajectory of the blade in a different way than jus a deflection from a flat surface.
Possibly, but the serrations on the opponents dagger do that; this is more than that
Honestly, I think that the sword breaker is almost an aggressive defense weapon, where you're almost trying to actively catch the opponent's weapon before either of you start to commit to an attack. If that's the case, having it designed to optimize catching nearer the tip of the blade makes sense to me. But that's just what my absolutely in experienced impression is, after watching just a bit of their use.
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I think if it was supposed to be used offensively, it would be longer
As always, fascinating to watch y’all work these thing out 👍👍
Beautiful video. When the world devolves into chaos and guns are useless we need more people like you 🧡, keep up the amazing videography, and swordsmanship.
That was significantly more useful than I was expecting it to be
Awesome to see one actually in use
Great feedback and insight from Matt Easton on this one!
I like these colabs especially when it's UA-camrs I'm already subscribed to, gives me a good feeling of I've clearly been watching the right people on this subject.
I was thinking about a more functional version of batman's armor based on late medieval/renaissance examples, and I realized how useful a swordbraker would be to him. By doing a few modifications to his classic (and useless) forearm blades, and of course, making them retractable, he could easily block, catch and disarm an opponent. The longer the blade, the easier it would be.
That was a fantastic example of a cross disciplinary case study. Well done everyone involved.
This is so cool. I would love to try a blunt "swordbreaker" with a rolled tip for sparring. (I think it wouldn't be safe enough though with the built in weak spots that can turn sharp for general sparring.)
Looking forward to more if possible!
Its always great to see a demonstration of how something is used. Keep it up! New subscriber here!
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Yes! I would love to see more about lantern shields! (and sword gauntlets and spiked pavises)
So cool seeing your tools in action
Very cool series!!! Good work by all!! Merry Christmas!!!
Great video! I sense a visit to Jason Kingsley in the near future.
Awesome video. I'm with Mr. Easton on this one, it'd definitely work on chops instead of thrusts, so, yes arming swords/broadswords... that'd be the next thing to try. Thanks again, cheers!
Need to investigate this one more fellas. Great video.
Nice Analysis on the Matter. I really want to See the Handling of the sword breaker against broadswords or sideswords as the Matter.
I think matt is right there that the teeth of the Blade actually are meant to Catch a Cut rather than a thrust.
It was funny to See how the Fencers learned in the Go. At First there wasn't really Binding at all but after time there came a Lot of halfly binds die to the friction and the adjusted angel of the breaker.
Love the series with both of you analysing medival "wierdos" such as the breaker or the flail.
I'm impressed. Now to try with wider spaces and vs broadswords!
Towards the end of the video Matt mentions using the catchy bit on the inside. That got me thinking: perhaps the catchy bit is for when the sword is inside your guard. You can always use the outside edge to block blows, whereas if the blade gets inside, the comb will help you catch it.
I remember back in my navy days, an officer that taught me about fencing, starting with a foil, leading up to epee, and then to rapier. Rapier turned into my favourite, simply because it sharpened my reflexes so much. Never came across anyone that used a blade breaker.
Probably against the rules of formal fencing, you'd only see it in a casual or open setting?
These videos are frankly amazing.
Good job on the dagger Tod. Very well done sir 👏
Thanks 👍
Looking forward to seeing the sword breaker against a more cut based weapon.
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I would love to see an analysis of spiked shields
Thanks for the video.
Swordbreakers are great weaopns, nice to see them in action :D
Awesome workshop!
that was soo fantastic to watch
Amazing vid once again boys!
Have yall tried parry with main hand weapon and then handing it off to the "swordbreaker" in the offhand to ensure the bind?
One issue though. The timing for the first part of the first answer in the subtitles is a bit messed up. That is to say the subtitle that ends "is it a learning curve?" hangs around for so long that the subtitle that ends with "slows it down a little is just" only appears on screen for a very brief moment before being replaced by the subtitle that ends with "rather than having and edge"
I wonder about the zigzag blade if we're talking about slowing down. Or maybe something like spikes at a 45degree pointing up. Like a pine cone. Basically different designs to show which one trap the sword best.
This is a great series of videos.
Thanks - appreciated
Love your collaboration 👍
Thanks and we enjoy it too
I wonder about the academic value beyond entertainment of this video series…
I hope you publish the findings of your experiments
Hey it works! I wonder if it would work better with teeth on both sides
Matt, "That's my rapier..." [Matt's rapier bends alarmingly in the Swordbreaker] 😱
Thanks for sharing 👍
Good stuff as always!
That's really interesting, I'd like love to see if a flameberge blade had a similar increase in binding as the serrations.
Yes please do lantern shields!
It's hard to read the subtitles at 4:14 because the first sentence only appears for a second. Should be easy to fix the timings. Great video as always.
i wonder if its possible that the spcific dagger you based this off of was left handed. Maybe thats made it special enough to survive
They are all pretty similar to this, so no I think it was a left handed dagger, but for right handed sword fighters
I was just thinking about the sword breaker the other day and here we are.
If the added friction is valuable, could that be the reason for flamberge style blades? No need to finicky hooks, just enough to get advantage on the bind.
Enjoyed your video and I gave it a Thumbs Up
I'd like to see more sword breaker content and investigations.
This is brilliant
idea for another weapon test: the shield! specifically the 1100-1300 European shield, with a strap on the far corner and a sling to brace it with your shoulder.
from my understanding it’s pretty cool, and will shed more light on the eternal boss vs. strap debate! 😜
If the sword breaker was used against a side sword, and therefore against the cut more than thrust, might it be more effective with the teeth facing out rather than in as seemed more effective against the rapier?
I was thinking that a breaker could bend a softer steel blade. maybe designed to work esp well with some maneuver from one of the manuals.
Would be interesting to see the control from using a ice pick position
I think another thing to consider with the the swordbreaker is that it could also be meant to be used as a pair instead of just one, which may be where the name really comes from.
Pretty cool, thanks
THAT'S SO COOOOOOLLL
Could their rarity and our lack of knowledge about them mean they were something tried and tested and abandoned rather soon?
That's definitely possible, but there are lots of reasons why something could have been abandoned. Off the top of my head, they could have been rare because of the cost of manufacture, difficulty of making strong enough steel in period, the specific style of duel going out of favor, difficulty to learn, or poor aesthetics.
Someone might have more information than I do, but if the reason they're rare isn't known I'd think it is worthwhile to test them out and try to figure out a reason in practice.
Also cultural issues, these could have been considered unsportsmanlike and therefore rarely used.
@@holyknightthatpwns also they were likely fairly ineffective on there own when the range was two short to properly apply the rapier a more conventional dagger is much better in a tavern brawl
It was interesting to watch how each fighter adapted to a new technology. I think with some practise to put into muscle memory the "catch and pull" technique, this weapon would demonstrate some of its full potential. Also, Matt's suggestion of the type of opponent sword might be important.
Training to use it less like a more conventional duelling dagger would definitely show its usefulness. An inexperienced swordsman might be better placed to exploit it from a naive position. Perhaps giving it to inexperienced fighters would be more useful, than to experts in a particular style?
I think these are late medieval/early renaissance version of tacticool. There's probably use for them, but I doubt it would be enough to justify the complexity and additional training it takes.
You definitely have a point, but I guess that is really what this film is about - is that the case?
I'm wondering if used against a slashing sword if the dagger would just be ripped out of your hand. Parries need to either deflect or adsorb with some give.
Really like the "Detective Dee" film series. The main character Dee uses a sword breaker, they call it the dragon taming "Mace", but it is infact a tri-blade sword breaker
Imaginary weapon, looks like a mace, did not see the tri-blade function, but Imaginary, so it can do anything. Here is real world, real weapons.
@@romgl4513 it's basically a Chinese sword breaker, very similar to a Portuguese left hand guard dagger. Both used in history, basically a heavy rod that could bend or brake a normal sword. The one in this video looks way too fancy and large, like a videogame weapon
I agree, it looks like that; but it isn't. Its all real
Seeing how much the thinner rapier flexed, the idea the dagger could have snapped some lower quality blade is not to be thrown out of the window. And, maybe, opposed against better steel were the dagger teeth to break off (and this will match some of the specimens in museums)