"You see those warriors from Hammerfell? They've got curved swords. Curved. Swords."

@aquarius5264

26 күн бұрын

GAH beat me to it

@VikingWolf745

26 күн бұрын

*Perfect Timing* 👏😅

@Scout887

26 күн бұрын

do you work for bethesda ? When is ES6 coming ?

@artikelservice796

26 күн бұрын

you beat me to it lol

@Sableagle

26 күн бұрын

@@Scout887 About 5 years before the "Game of the Year" edition incorporating all the fan-made bugfixes.

Therepist: "Medieval goth Heisenberg isn't real he can't hurt you" Medieval Goth Heisenberg:

@obnoxiouspriest

26 күн бұрын

But what if I want him to hurt me?

@simonmagnum7821

25 күн бұрын

@@obnoxiouspriest Well that may be the reason there's a therapist in the story to begin with xD

@WateredLark

24 күн бұрын

He’s real and he has a sword

@apickleleaningonacomputerm8045

23 күн бұрын

"Jesse, we need to cut!"

@SkullOfTheRaven

23 күн бұрын

@@apickleleaningonacomputerm8045 I was actually thinking of the RE Heisenberg but uh, no that one works too

I have been successfully guilt-tripped into leaving a like. Well done.

@Pwnopolis

26 күн бұрын

As it and you should.

@DGFTardin

26 күн бұрын

I wasn't. I left a like because I liked it!

@Allstar-yl1ek

26 күн бұрын

Ditto. May it please the mighty Al-Goryth-Um.

@steveroach3110

26 күн бұрын

Me too

@magnusarvid4161

26 күн бұрын

And it only took being threatened with possibly the best single-handed cutting swords he's tested

SKALLS FOR THE SKALLTHRONE BLOOD FOR THE THE SKALLGORITHUM

@krakenpots5693

26 күн бұрын

KHORNE CARES NOT FROM WHENCE THE BLOOD QUELLS!!! BLOOD FOR THE ALGORITHM, SKALLS FOR THE SKALL THRONE!!!

@Trrip000

26 күн бұрын

I smell heresy 🤨

@clothar23

26 күн бұрын

​@@Trrip000 Skall is an officially recognized Imperial Saint..So move along citizen.

@D-1307

25 күн бұрын

The Emperor protects.

@joranfokker7477

25 күн бұрын

SKALL RULES SKALL UNITES SKALL WILL CONQUER WE SKALL WE ARE SKALL

As a teen I was visiting Switzerland and went to a historical war museum. There were different sabers behind an acrylic glass plate but open on the top and bottom. One 300+ year old parade saber was longer than all the others and the tip stuck out on the bottom. I touched the edge because I thought there's no way this thing is still sharp. Yeah I immediately cut my finger... Absolutely incredible

@bendover9813

26 күн бұрын

And I know you were a teenager, but that whole idea about kids not having common sense is too true 😂 Of course a 300+ year old sword at the MUSEUM (the place that goes out of its way to keep historical artifacts in top condition) would still be sharp, and they’re really gonna be sharper than ancient swords ANYWHERE else 😂😂😂

@jwnomad

26 күн бұрын

Still sharp?! But no more than a broken heirloom

@wpjohn91

25 күн бұрын

That sword was broken

@BeavisSaves

22 күн бұрын

Very cool and very stupid.

A funny fact about the Shamshir, Jose de San Martin, Liberator of half of South America wielded one during his military campaigns against the Spanish, he acquired it from an antique shop in London before sailing to Buenos Aires.

Out of all the sword designs, the shamshir has always been the perfect combo of function and beauty to me.

@yurizanelli6538

25 күн бұрын

Turkish Kiliç are also great in my opinion.

@wpjohn91

25 күн бұрын

Swiss sabre?

@Drebolaskan

24 күн бұрын

Yup, one of my favourite sword designs. It's beautiful and very comfortable to grip

@thekinghmimidou7001

24 күн бұрын

i especially like the sheathed look on the swords.

@EternalKhann

22 күн бұрын

@@yurizanelli6538 Almost all known curved longswords evolved from Turkic kilij of Asia including shamshir, sabre etc. They are ideal for horsed warriors, not for footsoldiers.

I watched entirely because of the joke in the thumbnail. IT WILL CUT. Thank you for the laughs and great analysis.

@LordBrittish

26 күн бұрын

I’m pretty sure that sword was Forged in Fire!

@simonmagnum7821

25 күн бұрын

But will it KYEAL ?

@robertagu5533

25 күн бұрын

Yeah probably Skalls application to be the next great Forged In Fire Guest host or Judge should they decide to do another one those or something like that

@MusMasi

25 күн бұрын

will it Keel though?

You stayed off the black rocks: You did the safe thing. Good job!

@Masochnik.

26 күн бұрын

Blackpilled rockmaxxer 💀

@Skallagrim

26 күн бұрын

Yeah, I may be a little reckless sometimes, but I'm not your average tourist at Peggy's Cove. :D

@Sableagle

26 күн бұрын

@@Skallagrim ... or a below-average tourist in Iceland. The number of them that have been spotted on livestreams, walking on the still-warm lava flows while the eruption is ongoing ... 😟

@halwakka504

26 күн бұрын

@@Skallagrim Saw a couple and (presumably) their 5 or 6 year old child there once walking around down on the black rocks. People yelling at them to get back up toward the shore but they either didn't hear, understand, or care. Absolutely terrifying to see.

@reptiloidmitglied2930

26 күн бұрын

​@@halwakka504People who doesn't know always know better 🤷‍♂️

6:10 Love how confused Skall is when the blade hit tatami roll on the ground.

@dahken417

25 күн бұрын

"Oh, crap my le- wait, my leg is where it's supposed to be..." glance down "Oh, thank the gods there's a mat chunk there."

@Skallagrim

25 күн бұрын

@@dahken417 It was "oh crap, I hit the grou... wait, did I?". My leg was nowhere near it. :)

@dahken417

25 күн бұрын

@@Skallagrim I always assume I've hurt myself for a second when something unexpected happens and I'm using a saw or blade, so some projection is probably happening here. Loved the video!

I have tested over a dozen swords by LK Chen of different swordmaking cultures. Hands down it is one of the best reproduction sword maker in the world right now, in terms of faithfulness to the originals, the liveliness of the handling, and the cutting performance. Basically one par with Albion, except the fit and finish are slightly trailing behind some of the best makers that charges 3-5 times the prices of Lk Chen. Don't get me wrong, LK Chen swords' fit and finish are still better than 90% of the reproduction makers out there, even it's not necessarily on par with Albion. On some of the models, such as the Knight Templar arming sword they made for Balaur Arms, it's basically shoulder to shoulder with Albion. I'm very excited to try out this Persian shamshir based on two originals housed at Metropolitan Museum.

@jamesm1

26 күн бұрын

It's been amazing seeing sword production quality from china really mature in the last decade. You can get decent stuff of any level/price now.

@FortuneFavoursTheBold

26 күн бұрын

@@jamesm1 That's true. But I wouldn't describe this as merely "decent". It's top of the line in terms of faithfulness to the originals, handling and performance. You will need to get this close by spending 4000-5000 USD previously by going to renowned makers like Vince Evans for full custom commissions.

@Skallagrim

26 күн бұрын

Yeah, LK Chen is great, but the fit & finish and quality control can't compete with Albion. Unsurprising, considering that those swords cost half as much, or in some cases even a quarter.

@jamesm1

26 күн бұрын

@@FortuneFavoursTheBold Oh you misunderstood me, I should have used a better word. I meant you can now get good swords from china from 80-100 dollar level, to this, to custom multi thousand dollar blades of flawless fit and finish that would still be several times as much elsewhere.

@FortuneFavoursTheBold

26 күн бұрын

@@jamesm1 Yeah I think you are bang-on. If one is willing to do the due diligence, he can pick up swords or sword components that's absolutely punching above their weight class from Chinese manufacturers.

Standing on the edge of the cliff, having the sea behind you and threatening me with that sword actually made me leave a like. 😭👍

@flowerofash4439

16 күн бұрын

goth hipster pirate

I love how it's both beautiful AND functional. Always lovely when you get something that's just as effective as it is pretty.

@chatter4427

26 күн бұрын

And affordable

Wonderful glamor shot at the beginning.

10:05 thats pretty cool. I always wondered how a sheath for such a strongly curved blade would work

@edi9892

26 күн бұрын

The alternative is to have a much broader sheath than the blade. It's the only way for flamed blades, but was occasionally done with single-curved blades as well.

I really appreciate the review, Skall. I've been watching since 2015 and these videos just get better and better :)

@StallionStudios1234

21 күн бұрын

Yeah that is around the time I started watching him as well. That was back when I lived in Alberta.

The sand bros really had some fine craftsmanship

@yaqubebased1961

20 күн бұрын

You have no history. You knights and all your steel and arms are nothing but shameful rip offs of our glorious Pahlawans and their divine Karenian Steel and Armor.

I can feel my persian ancestors smile Every time skall does a shamahir review ! Thanks :D

@mattw7949

25 күн бұрын

My ancestors all grimace, as they were all slaughtered by Persians with curvy swords. Not really. My ancestors is all deadbeats, horse thieves, horsebeats, dead thieves and even a few alcoholics.

@kk-nr6oh

24 күн бұрын

@mattw7949 sorry to hear that mate , were are you from ?

@emotionalvideos6897

24 күн бұрын

that's an arabian sword, not persian, persians copied it from arabs

@ParsTajicAfghan

24 күн бұрын

@@emotionalvideos6897 cry arab

@kk-nr6oh

24 күн бұрын

@@emotionalvideos6897 suuure buddy , why so insecure and aggressive ?😂

A comment just for the sake of the algorithm: seems to be a really nice sword, and I am happy to see you in much better shape both physically as mentally!

One of my favorite types of sword

Good review, Skallagrim. That sort of sword is seldom seen and surprising how good it is even compared to the other katanas you tested. Also very agile, surprising. Those old warriors knew what worked.

Dude... you looked like a badass in this vid! 👍🏼😎

@flowerofash4439

16 күн бұрын

a pussy magnet for sure xD

that background was definitively worth it 👌

I normally never comment but I love the energy in this video. Light, pleasant, positive. Keep it up :)

Shamshirs are gorgeous swords. Happy to see you test one .

@StallionStudios1234

21 күн бұрын

Is this what Aladdin used in those movies?

@mistahanansi2264

14 күн бұрын

@@StallionStudios1234 No, those were more historically inaccurate/fantasy-based scimitars. However, that type of sword is still based off the real life Shamshir. As a matter of fact, the word "scimitar" is a corruption/mispronunciation of the word "shamshir".

@manawa3832

9 күн бұрын

the most popular weapons in middle eastern history is actually the mace with a variety of styles and functions. swords often get over represented as historical weapons due to presentation in fantasy fictions. the mace is an incredible weapon. versatile against different types and layers of armor. easy to handle and doesn't require a professional degree of skill through training or experience. levies can use immediately coming out from the farm fields into the battlefields. extremely deadly and horrifying if wielded en masse. batter through anything. nothing scarier than a formation of heavy libyan infantry wielding maces. they make excellent secondary weapons as they require less maintenance, handling and care. even the mamluks who favored curved swords on saddle always had a secondary mace for armored problems.

Skallagrim got the Skallagrins when it sliced that mat! Haha

incredibly beautiful view!

Really glad Skall is still dropping these vids. One of the few creators I still get excited to see after all these years. Appreciate you buddy!

@Skallagrim

25 күн бұрын

Thanks!

“We’re not getting into sword fights “. I do about that one , I swear every month I see something from Twitter of people having a sword and or knife fight in England . It’s wild out there

When you were talking about fit and finish I was reminded that medieval standards were wayyyyyyy below ours. What was acceptable to them wouldn't be acceptable today. Large gaps and uneven tapers were quite common. Good vid. Thanks!

@brianmead7556

24 күн бұрын

Hey circle people did try to make the best swords they could and they were very good at it but they did not have unflinching unerring CNC machines that are accurate to the hundredth of degree and thousands of an inch and cut with a nanometer Perfect laser.

@Aminuts2009

24 күн бұрын

@@brianmead7556 I know some of the best knife makers in the world and they don't use CNC. All hand tools so ya it is possible with care and time. The ancients made the Antakatheria mechanism using hand tools. Its an analog computer. So they very well did have the ability to do it.

As a lover of the FE Shamshir with its light weight, 35% base crit chance, and Myrmidon-type class exclusivity, it was nice to see such a positive review and practical demonstration of the real-life iteration of my favorite sword in all of Fire Emblem. Great video, Skall!

The Shamshir is my favorite curved sword. Glad you enjoyed using it!

These in depth reviews never get old 😄

Not gonna lie, seeing you on those rocks was a little anxiety inducing. I'm sure you wouldn't fall, but I was just waiting for the sword to slip out of your hand or the scabbard to slide off. XD Great review, Skall! Good advice about the lead leg.

Another great presentation. I appreciate your time and effort.

7:50 fun fact : the shield used to counter the samsir was a "soft" leather shield, able to disperse the impact. It was also waaaay bigger than a lot of european shields, especially on the sides, because this sword is able to "flank" a small shield. Please apologise my awful english, but i hope it's obvious that a trust attack is not a straight one, the curve allows you to hit a target who parry too close to the guard. there is a big con, however : this sword is almost unable to deal with armored foes. The classic persian armor was a chain mail, with only one plate to protect the chest. This can explain the early succes of crusades. So, the european sword was also used, and were researched by wealthy peoples, because a) the blunt impact was more important and no chainmail can avoid the break of a limb b ) this sword was more able to dispose of the "soft" leather shield c ) the steel was a better quality one, (damascus steel was bad quality indian steel) and this added to the geometry of the blade allowed the european sword to broke samsirs this is true in medieval era, but later, during the war between ottoman empire and european ones, this samsir proved to be far better than the straight trusting sword in this context.

i must say, these are the most satisfying cuts i've ever seen

Always love weapon reviews. Thanks for this.

The balance of it is crazy nice, too - it's just so light and fast in the hand, it FEELS dangerous. And it is.

Man that place is so pretty!

Rarely do i see a reasonably priced sword that calls to me like this

Beautiful work!

Holy heck the quality on the camera game for this video is absolutely stellar

It is quite a lovely background. The sound of the waves is quite relaxing

Love a good sword review, please keep em coming! :)

you could say that it single-handedly beats all other swords in her class

I'm just so proud I said shamshir before you did... I feel like I'm actually learning.

skall i just want to say, out of the sword community on youtube, to this day you probabbly do some of the best reviews, it's no bullshit, it's honest, you only work with good people, and I believe that's why to this day multiple companies have reached out to you for reviews sending you products. Please keep up the good work you are literally the entire reason I transitioned from my 13 year old katana weeb phase to a proper appreciator of all swords and historical accuracy.

Thanks for the great review and epic background. That sword is very beautiful too.

Finally got a recomendation!! And its a review!! YEAH BUDDY

Great insights and a thorough review, as always.

It looks very similar to the Sword of San Martin. National hero of Argentina. As far as I know, He bought the sword in London around 1811. It was made with a rather old persian blade but with a more modern hilt (for the early XIX century).

I'm always amused that it's the folks who are trying their best *not* to be biased that make sure to mention they got the product for free.

Damn, I've never been this early to a Skal video! Let's go!!!

Bruh, you did a god tier backdrop. The water and lighting is gorgeous

Epic scenery! You effort is much appreciated sir!

Beautiful beast

@Sableagle

26 күн бұрын

... and he has a sword!

Oh, handsome.

@bobocan17

26 күн бұрын

Skal or the sword? 😳😉

@robertbishop530

26 күн бұрын

@@bobocan17 Both? Both. Both. Both is good.

Damn. That background is amazing

The other day you posted a video about something i was specifically currently interested in and doing a lot of research on, and you just decided to follow up with that again today? Must be Providence. "What a timely video" ❤

I just started working at an Arabic restaurant today so this is fitting lol.

@Sableagle

26 күн бұрын

Making sure everyone gets their _khubz bizubda_ and _finjaen shay_ while they wait?

@Imortalcat

11 күн бұрын

How is that relate to Persian shamshir ?

@fxgamer4870

6 күн бұрын

​@@Imortalcatthey also use similar blades.

Looking like Kuzan from One Piece, ice cold.

You're awesome, mate! Your videos are just getting better, this is what comes to mind when i think about quality content. Bravo!

This video was a glorious sword review! Loved the energy and variety (and of course always appreciate the integrity and Skall fashion)

I have one of these. Beautiful, well made etc but came from the factory with a completely non apexed edge. LK Chen is my favorite sword company but this was a major oversight. Took a lot of power to cut a soft plastic water bottle before I realized what the problem was.

@winsunwong5648

17 күн бұрын

you should send him a picture and ask him if theres anything he can do (like sending a replacement), Lk gets on top of this kind of thing usually.

You kinda look like Sam Hyde in the thumbnail😂

Both the Persian Shamshir and the British 1796 Light Cavalry Saber are definitely on my list... Excellent functionality and great looks.

Very cool sword, i been waiting for you to review it for quite a long time. Have my like and respect.

you're not sam hyde wielding a sword?

Always happy to see a new Skall video! This one was fascinating to me as I’ve always been curious how effective this type of blade is. Glad for his presentation.

I’ve always been deeply fascinated by this sword after first seeing it ages ago in Soulcalibur II. Such an elegant yet powerful sword. Thank you for covering this, Skall. You truly are the GOAT.

Thanks for another great video! Scenery was really epic and beautiful =)

My man, this is a great video. Somehow feels like a classic skall video, your sword reviews were allways my favourite! All the best to you!

I have an LK Chen Munich Town Guard, it's a wonderful sword. If you're interested in any of their products check out the product page and scroll down, likely going to be a ton of info about that sword, including historical info, and KZread reviews, etc. They are super easy to work with, and you should ask questions because they are very knowledgeable. I'm really glad I bought from them. I know this reads like a shill bot post, but it's not, I just had such a great experience I go out of my way to tell people.

@tamlandipper29

25 күн бұрын

If you like it, you like it, mate.

We have a few in our museums in my home country of Bosnia & Herzegowina . We have the original Damascus steel shamshir sabers with customized engravings for the rulers . They look like a piece of art , which is representing a lost tradition of forging .

@ElamiteFreeMan

5 сағат бұрын

In Iran for Street fight still use Shamshir and Another Sword which Smaller Called "Qama"

Great review - and always nice to see something far exceed expectations.

Nice review Mr Skal. Your topics, scripting, pace and camera editing are good, making an easily digested video. Thank you, Gus

I love the sheer surprise and joy on your face after that first cut and it got clean through. That testing session alone says everything about the blade itself at least.

Those mats can absorb moisture and have dirt build up over time, affecting its texture. Conversely, if it see too much sun, it will dry out and turn brittle Either way it affects the texture/consistency. Just another variable to account for.

That is an amazing background.

Love the background! I love cutting swords, curved blades are the best!

what an epic background!

You’re right. Leaving a like is the least I could do. You have taught me so much about swords.

He is absolutely correct, when talking about hitting yourself in the lead leg. Every tennis player has done this while serving at the start of a point. It doesn’t happen often, but it will happen. Always be mindful of where your blade will end up after a strike.

@Skallagrim

25 күн бұрын

And a sword does a "little" more damage than a tennis racket. Same basic principle though.

Great vid skall as always 👍

Wow, what a beauty! I was drooling watching this video :D

@12:50 awesome back ground landscape, thank you for sharing.

Good to see sword review and cutting videos back on the channel skal! Also beautiful scenery. Please be safe tho.

Beautiful blade and beautiful scenery!

That was a nice test and evaluation. Nice details with the comment on the smooth wooden scales and the "safety tip" .

I really enjoyed this video it was super interesting and I was not expecting that sword to hold up that well!

Awesome video man. It's among your bests I'd say.

I love everything about this video. Everything.

That blade in motion was pleasure to watch. And the cutting, very nice.

Wow! Looks like an amazing blade to cut with, super fun! What a great price for that quality too. Thanks for another great video!

Great review!

Great video Skall!!

Thanks Skall, very cool!

Thank you for the beautiful background shots. I'm just living in a barren wasteland of AZ so seeing such a different landscape is nice.

Nice to see you doing a sword review again.