I was extremely intrigued by that Wallace collection sabre ever since its footage was shown on scholagladiatoria channel. It would be great to hear more in the future about its usage in historical context from you, and also what is extremely interesting is to hear what kind of two-hand-sword techniques cannot be used with it due to hand protection bars and “single-edged-ness”

@AcademyofHistoricalFencing

3 жыл бұрын

Give it a few weeks and I'll be able to let you know a lot more.

Very beautiful. If I were rich, I would get both a sharp cutting version and a blunt sparring version. But most of us can't afford to throw hundreds of $ every week on tatami mats and similar cutting targets, so of course a sparring version is the more practical choice, as it's more likely to be used.

@AcademyofHistoricalFencing

3 жыл бұрын

Exactly. It's something that is boy nice to own, but also to use.

I'm in love! This sword is beautiful!

@AcademyofHistoricalFencing

3 жыл бұрын

It is very pretty.

That's absolutely lovely, Michael

@AcademyofHistoricalFencing

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks.

Re duty, it would be nice if a bunch of hema celebs/KZreadrs could get together to sort out the duty issue. Maybe get together to fund a formal legal advice on what the rate should be on particular kinds of swords and weapons, and a standard reference letter that we can send to the customs when they are trying to overcharge us. My feeling based on the various rates I've been charged over the years is that the customs operatives themselves don't have any standard approach and basically make it up as they go along when they encounter an import. Lovely piece, and thanks for presenting it to us.

@AcademyofHistoricalFencing

3 жыл бұрын

The trouble is that there is a procedure, and anything outside of that is ignored. The main thing is to have all the relevant documentation and push for your refund. Finger's crossed I get what I'm owed. Not pleased!!!

@markmarksson6361

3 жыл бұрын

@@AcademyofHistoricalFencing Good luck! Always a pleasure, dealing with the taxman in his various guises.

I would love to see some sparring with this sword! Such a beautiful piece, honestly thinking of getting one myself

@AcademyofHistoricalFencing

3 жыл бұрын

Do it, you won’t be sorry.

That is a beautiful sabre, sir!

@AcademyofHistoricalFencing

3 жыл бұрын

I think so too!

So happy you made this video. The original in the Wallace collection is one of my favorite swords of all time. Just beautiful. I've only seen images ,someday I hope to make it across the pond and see it and others in person.

@AcademyofHistoricalFencing

3 жыл бұрын

The original is work of art for sure.

Just went back to rewatch the Tod's Workshop vid where he took his replica of this sword back to the Wallace to have it compared side by side with the original by Tobias Capwell. My first impression when I saw the original again was that the guards were a bit more delicate, but having gone back and forth a few times I think it's mostly just the extra space and grip length to allow for gloves. I think if I were to get one I'd have the original size grip and guard spacing, which would bring the weight closer to the original. We usually use only padded leather gloves when sparring with more protective hilted swords, and with my friends I'd be willing to do that with longswords as well, with this guard. Slight risk, but life is better when you knowingly take a few properly weighed and controlled risks, imo. I can understand why you've gone for full protection, though. Means you can use it with a wider range of sparring partners. And tbh your version is still a fantastic looking piece, anyway.

@AcademyofHistoricalFencing

3 жыл бұрын

I'll probably be using ProGauntlets in this sword. But to start with it will be slightly modified Red Dragons. It will be interesting to see how it handles.

@markmarksson6361

3 жыл бұрын

@@AcademyofHistoricalFencing Def. Looking forward to your feedback on that in a future vid.

Now thats a saber I can get behind !

Will you do a video sparring with this sword?

@AcademyofHistoricalFencing

3 жыл бұрын

Definitely.

My holy grail sword right there. Jealous as hell. Beautiful.

@AcademyofHistoricalFencing

3 жыл бұрын

It is a very tasty sword. In many ways like something from a fantasy novel!

Awesome sword, great presentation!

@AcademyofHistoricalFencing

3 жыл бұрын

That's very kind, thank you.

What a beautiful weapon!

If I could give this more thumbs i totally would. Great job

What a beautiful sword. Your opponents will really enjoy looking at that sword🤩as you give them an extreme close up 😂 If I had that sword I would not have any metal removed from the blade just yet. Spar with your bro and nick that blade up first and you will have to remove metal to get out the nicks anyway. Plus when you get used to it heavy, it will feel real nice if you do remove some weight. I have some heavy ones and I just file the nicks aggressively to speed up the weight loss without doing anything too drastic. Thanks for showing us the sword, and don’t worry about your eyes in the camera 😉especially when showing a sword close up. Great vid, cheers

@AcademyofHistoricalFencing

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks, I’ll be giving it a good test to be sure.

Such a cool blade.

I look forward to seeing some videos featuring its use in sparing!

@AcademyofHistoricalFencing

3 жыл бұрын

You and me both!

Such a sexy and beautiful sword, its like a mix of a katana and a longsword 🗿

I need this in my life.

I would love to see some of the sparring! Customs is the biggest issue with ordering from kvetun, but the stuff we got was great, and we "only" had to pay a fifth of the cost of the swords for customs and delivery, with the sword being stuck in customs for 1.5 months for no real reason.(This is for sweden before kvetun had a dedicated European delivery price, not sure how it's now.)

Beautiful!

@AcademyofHistoricalFencing

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Cheers!

It looks lovely, thanks for the video. I suppose that, normally, the extra metal in a blunt is balanced by making the blade narrower (profile wise) than the original. In this case, wanting the sword to look like the original made that solution impossible.

Thats really nice! May I ask you how much did it cost? I would love to have one but the only one I managed to find is about 3,600£

@MichaelGThomas

2 жыл бұрын

About £2k inc duty. Mine is up for sale if you're interested.

Just a few random questions that came to mind regarding these types of swords: does the guard of the Swiss saber allow you to put fingers above the crossguard into the rings like a rapier? If so, how many fingers can you fit up there, and in sparring do you feel that doing so aids or hinders using the sword for certain techniques? P.S. Since you said "if I've missed something and forget to put it in the description, stick a comment in the comment's section" at the end... What's the blade and grip length of the sword since currently in the description it's "TBC" whatever that means... ;)

could you do you do a video showing how you safety tip the sword? and maybe a smaller one too? I always hear you and your brother talk about safety-tipping with bullet casings and I'm curious to see what that process looks like. thanks for the video, always love to see Kvetun's custom work!

@AcademyofHistoricalFencing

3 жыл бұрын

Sure. We'll include this in a future video.

Wow. thats one gorgeous piece, where might one get such a stunning blade?

@MichaelGThomas

2 жыл бұрын

Hi. It's from Kvetun. Mine is actually for sale!

@JoeRomagosa

2 жыл бұрын

@@MichaelGThomas I could know the price?

How similar is it to a German langesmesser?

@AcademyofHistoricalFencing

3 жыл бұрын

It’s a lot like a kriegsmesser.

I have a weakness for yelmans, this one is small but still loving it!

That is intense

@AcademyofHistoricalFencing

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks?! 😀

Nice.

Is the book on amazon ? If it is, is it in digital format?

@AcademyofHistoricalFencing

3 жыл бұрын

Good point. It's an eBook, with paperback and audio books to follow: books2read.com/b/masters-of-defence

Well training swords are sometimes heavier. I've heard some training dao and jian are almost 2 kilo.

@AcademyofHistoricalFencing

3 жыл бұрын

Indeed. I’ve used hundreds, and this one feels too heavy for safe sparring.

That looks like it would hit hard (and thrust hard) in sparring.

@AcademyofHistoricalFencing

3 жыл бұрын

I will be testing it soon.

Pleased to make the acquaintance of this sword style!

@AcademyofHistoricalFencing

3 жыл бұрын

It’s is a very tasty sword.

What sources deal with the handling of this beautiful, peculiar sword?

@AcademyofHistoricalFencing

3 жыл бұрын

There are none unique to to the sword. Longsword treatise will work for almost everything. It has a lot in common with kriegsmesser.

@BernasLL

3 жыл бұрын

@@AcademyofHistoricalFencing Interesting! Looks like it would have also something in common with muslim scimitars. Though I'm not aware of muslim fencing treatises translated to western audiences, unfortunately.

if you alternate the side if the rack the handle is on it might be easier to get swords off, but probably less aesthetic

@MichaelGThomas

2 жыл бұрын

I've actually done that in the last week! I don't know why I didn't do it to begin with.

I've been thinking about asking Black Fencer to make a Swiss Sabre for me, though without the ornate metalwork as I tend to go for more utilitarian gear. Plus I'd rather have something that wont bother me if the hilt gets damaged.

@AcademyofHistoricalFencing

3 жыл бұрын

Sounds good. I might have to get one as well if you can persuade them to make it! Let me know how it goes.

@RainMakeR_Workshop

3 жыл бұрын

@@AcademyofHistoricalFencing Will do, but you'll probably get one before me lol. It'll be a while before I could afford it. But I'm sure Black Fencer would do it.

The hilt and guard seems 30% over size. From what I remember from seeing the original, it would be tough to fit a second hand comfortably much less fitting 2 hands with gloves. This probably accounts for the extra 300-400g of mass. Beautiful work none the less

That is how a good Longsword Looks like 😁😉

@grunztiertransmutator770

3 жыл бұрын

Pity it is not a longsword...

wont the finger guard hamper handling the sword?

@AcademyofHistoricalFencing

3 жыл бұрын

A small amount, but not as much as you might think.

Wanna see some sparring with this bad boy

How much?! How much?! I want!! I want!!

@AcademyofHistoricalFencing

3 жыл бұрын

Do it!

wuhuu! ways more than my main pollaxe! (1827 grams)

That hilt is just ridiculous

@crackerman5519

2 жыл бұрын

in the best way possible

Sharp swords are not just owned by psychos or only used for violence.

@andreweden9405

3 жыл бұрын

THANK YOU! Some of the doctrines of sword collecting espoused on this channel really annoy me sometimes! Then when it comes to sharp swords, they'll ONLY collect originals! Ok, then what're you going to do when it comes to something like a medieval sword where originals simply aren't available?

@AcademyofHistoricalFencing

3 жыл бұрын

Indeed, but I have little interest in expensive sharp reproductions. I have a couple of Albion sharps for cutting. My others are either blunts for training, or originals. But that’s just me. We all have different collections, and that’s great.

@AcademyofHistoricalFencing

3 жыл бұрын

That’s a fair point. I collect 1550-1700 originals. I’ve got a couple of sharps for cutting, and then all my other swords are blunts for sparring. I wasn't very clear in the video. In an ideal world I’d have loads of blunts, sharps and originals. As with all things I had to focus on one or two.

@andreweden9405

3 жыл бұрын

@@AcademyofHistoricalFencing , Thank you for the reply. I probably sounded a little sanctimonious, for which I apologize if so. My collecting philosophy is heavily influenced by the fact that I am not a HEMA practitioner at all, I simply collect the swords for their aesthetic appeal. One could then argue that I might as well just collect more affordable "wall-hangers" if they're only going to be collected for display. However, for me at least, the "realness" or "fakeness" of a sword definitely makes a difference in terms of looks, and it's "battle-readiness" is definitely a factor that informs my appreciation of the weapon. Part of the visual appeal is looking at the thing, and knowing that it at least COULD be used in battle if it had to be. Anyway, I'm rambling, but considering the fact that you definitely do practice HEMA as a sport, it's understandable how that would lead you to a different philosophy when it comes to collecting.

@AcademyofHistoricalFencing

3 жыл бұрын

@@andreweden9405 Really not a problem, I didn't take it that way. And you're right, my focus is on HEMA, so I put my time and money into the gear I can use. I also collect NeoGeo games that sadly cost more than swords, so space and money is limited. So as you say, we approach collecting in different ways. I probably have about 40 blunts right now, but I've owned and sold on easily twice that number. I've got original schiavona and dussacks on my walls, and a couple of Albion sharps (I'll review them some time too). Plus 52 NeoGeo games that are worth more than all the swords combined. One day I'll have the space and money for sharps, originals, blunts and all the NeoGeo games I can find! :-)

A sword hilt version of a rat king...