In my opinion, it's the Corinthian helmet. Intimidating, mysterious, badass, simple.

@Mr_Chode

4 жыл бұрын

@JoeRingo118 everything in war is phallic.

@Mr_Chode

4 жыл бұрын

Ladies and gentlemen... We got him.

@sotos200012ss

4 жыл бұрын

Oh yeaaAa

@peter9137

4 жыл бұрын

Hell yeah I love Corinthian hellmets

@dylanuttam2881

4 жыл бұрын

Emir Višnjić completely agree. It’s beeuuuaatiful

"Vikings didn't have horned helmets, that'd never be practical." Samurai: "Hold my wakazashi."

@dragonofhatefulretribution9041

Жыл бұрын

“Vikings didn’t have horned helmets, that’d never be practical.” Nordic shamans: “Hold my mead..”

The Spanish XVI century helmet. It was not only very effective but there are also some beautifully ornamented ones.

@Blunderbussy

4 жыл бұрын

You mean the Morrión? The one the swiss guard uses is quite beautiful

@michaelhamgelo3184

3 жыл бұрын

@@Blunderbussy they are both beautiful

@samuelbhend2521

3 жыл бұрын

@@Blunderbussy I find those swiss guard ones awfully ugly! just digustingly ugly. (I'm swiss myself, non catolic, but i still find it cool to have them there as a representation of our nation.) The uniforms are beautifull and periodically correct and everything, but those helmets? just no. just plain disgusting ugly things.

@guil7290

Жыл бұрын

@@samuelbhend2521 bruh

I've never understood cynics who try to imply that anything with a purpose, even implied... cannot be art. Good art always serves at least one purpose; to inspire. These helmets are as true art as anything.

@heraadrian7764

4 жыл бұрын

If you like something it is art but If you love something it is a science.Those cynics are just zealots for that passion.Beauty is when nothing is out of place and function is over style.

@XavianBrightly

4 жыл бұрын

I'm not saying I agree with this veiw per say but it is a legitimate position in art theory that objects made with a purpose in mind is a craft and not art. That is not to say that crafts can't have aesthetic value (be beautiful) but they wouldn't be art in this veiw. If you care to learn more about this view I'd reccomend Collingwood.

@XavianBrightly

4 жыл бұрын

@JoeRingo118 art is not synonymous with beautiful thing in just about any theory of art and like I said I don't really agree with this theory but to imply there is no merit to distinctions between aesthetically pleasing crafts and art isn't too nonsensical on the face of it. In this theory art is about the expressions and not about the ability to achieve a specific clear goal you intended to from the start.

@XavianBrightly

4 жыл бұрын

@JoeRingo118 fair enough. Just providing some context as to why many would think otherwise.

@kev3d

4 жыл бұрын

I would almost argue the opposite. "Functional" art: armor, cars, exquisite watches, ornate firearms, etc. are an expression of elegance over the top of the plain utilitarian use. Just as "functionless" art such as paintings and sculptures are expressions over the blank canvas or an unworked lump of clay. In both cases, they are telling a story or a projection, over the base materials being used. It's craft *AND* it's beauty. I consider helmets like the ones in the video to be far more worthy of the title of "art" over some angry colored blotches on a canvas, or a pile of broken glass labeled something pretentious like "Women's Oppression in the Sunset no.49". True, that stuff is an expression as well, but where is the skill? The refinement? The truth? The beauty? Balance, organized form, emotion, power, skill, or any of the other attributes that are so clearly evident on pieces seen above, but almost totally absent in post modern "art"? And to anyone who disagrees, I put it this way: imagine one is in a gallery, and there are two authentic, unique (to their creator) pieces: a set of authentic Samurai Armor, lacquered and gilded, tied with the finest red silk and made with the greatest of craftsmanship. The other piece is a large canvas: white, with a single black dot slightly off center. Both pieces are of equal weight. Suddenly there is a fire and the spread of the flames informs you that there is time to save only one piece before the room is engulfed and the roof collapses (shitty gallery construction but play along). I then ask which of the two pieces does one save knowing no more than what was stated? I doubt even the most snobby, pedantic art lover would choose the canvas in a honest moment. Now imagine the same scenario, only there are two sets of armor, one as described above, and the second while equally rare and functional, is plain. For equality's sake, we'll say the plain armor has the same amount of gold, but used in unremarkable way. Once again I think most people would find the choice obvious because there is greater value in the artistry.

My favorites are definitely German sallet and Japanese Kabuto.

The sutton hoo helmet deserves more recognition

@pseudomonad

4 жыл бұрын

I came here to say that too! I guess it's not in great condition these days, but when it was made it must have been incredibly imposing.

@Sam-Lawry

4 жыл бұрын

Yes a great great art handmade probably from an other dimension,this one with dragons..Valkyries..a ring..a king Arthur and all stuff.. But others amazing beauties exist

@louisjuthier9691

4 жыл бұрын

Clearly

@opwards

4 жыл бұрын

agreed. the vendel period was an incredible time for extremely well crafted and ornate helms.

@elwolf8536

Жыл бұрын

Obvious biast for Italian and Japanese helmers going on

8:40 A prime example of japanese art. I love the geometry of the horns that give the helmet a peculiar beauty; a certain elegance while remaining rather simple in concept.

@internetconcertoindminor474

2 жыл бұрын

I dont think that is a simple concept

8:39 reminds me of Anubis, the horns/ears as well as the color scheme makes it look like a jackal

2:55 Fun fact Brescia is my home city and here we have a long tradition of armourer (since the middle ages, one example is Beretta). In our city castle we have an impressive collection of weapons from 9th century to the mid 19th century. Come and visit Brescia!

One of my all time favourites is the Corinthian helm. It is simple, and classic. Fantastic helms don’t always need to be elaborate.

08:40 Once you see the blue and gold smiley cat in helmet number 3 you can't unseen it.

@Okuni_

4 жыл бұрын

NOOOOOOOO

@three33three33

4 жыл бұрын

Okay satan

@aliaims760

3 жыл бұрын

Lmfao

I really love black sallets with paint on.

@anonymeroverlord

4 жыл бұрын

ABSOLUTELY CORRECT

@merkn1ght

4 жыл бұрын

Yes, they kinds looks like medieval racing cars, I love em...!

Imagine you're a proud samurai, you value your skill above every other samurai. You're in the battlefield, lined up with your fellow samurais, while enemy samurais charge at you. You see one after the other: bah, that guy looks weak. That other clearly is fighting for the first time, that guy is no match for me, when in comes the freaking guy with a golden flaming helmet RUN FOR YOUR LIFE

I also like the helmet of Date Masamune! The guy was a real badass!

A lot of those samurai helmets also featured in the game NioH. I am kinda surprised you didn't do any more video on this game because it has so many IRL historical lore in weapons & armors, more so than any Souls-like games or something like For Honor for example.

I like the bascinet...the houndscull bascinet, kinda sucks that everyone seems to hate it for some reason...it's just amazing to me

@dunmermage

4 жыл бұрын

One reason I like it is because it dehumanizes the wearer, it looks like a beacky human-like abomination, kind of a metal tengu or something. Same idea as the frog-mouth.

@yoursexualizedgrandparents6929

4 жыл бұрын

Who hates a helmet design?

@pizzasesina6931

4 жыл бұрын

I also think the houndskull looks cool, but I prefer the klappvisor.

@zaidhernandez4601

4 жыл бұрын

Wow, nice to see some bascinet lovers😁

@giorgiannicartamancini3917

4 жыл бұрын

Heck out the Knight Errant channel ;D

"Ieyasu owns two things that exceed his own worth: that unique helmet and that officer, Tadakatsu."

@windhelmguard5295

4 жыл бұрын

@剣と刃物Swords And Cutlery true, but that doesn't change the fact that his helmet is awesome.

I really love the frog mouth and the greathelm, same thinking that you have in a way,it de-humanizes the user, they look very intimidating, but not too much to the point it starts looking fancy, they look strong, agressive and brutal.

Metatron: Releases new video. Me: I want to watch it. Metatron: It's 10 Most BEAUTIFUL Helmets Ever Made. Me: I have to watch it!

Got to say, lil surprised a roman helmet isn't at first place 👉

@AidanMartin

4 жыл бұрын

yeah I am suprised they're are no roman helmets on the list at all!

@Olav_Hansen

4 жыл бұрын

Because roman helmets were industrial, not decorative. Everyone had the same basic helmet (and a plume for the higher ranks)

@cingkrimson4719

4 жыл бұрын

@@Olav_Hansen doesn't mean those helmets don't look sexy af

@Olav_Hansen

4 жыл бұрын

@Frank K I like that kind of look as well, but it is not the "showoff" kind of thing.

@Sandderad

4 жыл бұрын

Meanwhile he has to mention that Japanese pile of junk, disappointing to say the least.

God i love sallets 😍

@user-lv6qn5js9r

3 жыл бұрын

god i hate them

I really like the frogmouth helmets, just, ARMOUR.

I like the smaller horns on the number 3 Kabuto, it looks like you could wear it in battle and not worry about getting unbalanced. Same with number 1.

Awesome thank you very much .

10:08 taking notes for a new D&D enemy

@Olav_Hansen

4 жыл бұрын

Awh god, a many eyed creatures is always nasty

@tigershark8867

4 жыл бұрын

@@Olav_Hansen Imagine a beholder but armored.

@lucasdiascosta2921

4 жыл бұрын

Me to.

The Pembridge Helm is my favorite great helm, and probably my favorite in general.

Great video enjoy and love your videos

For me out of this list I would say 1, 3 and 4 are most appealing to me. If in number 3 you can take the crests off for battle, that makes it actually functional, while if you want to look fancy, you can put the horns back on for parade or display when you arent wearing it or whatever. (if my hypothesis is right that is!)

Oh medieval helmets, sallets are my favorites. They just have a sort of flow to them that strikes me both as incredibly functional, and very prestigious. Pinnacle of helmet technology, I think. I love the Roman galeas of the early to middle empire as well, because it is just so evident how it was made to be incredibly functional. The reinforced brow ridge, the tail of the helm, the holes to hear, the cheek guards for that extra bit of protection. You would be taking a chance with having no protection for the eye and nose, but it makes sense for the Roman military machine, which was so reactive and built for flexibility and situational, tactical deployment of maniples.

Thanks for mentioning the writing of R.A. Salvatore! It's a great series and I think lots of people would enjoy it if they gave it a try.

2:53 I am so glad you finally got one of you favorite helmets!

The jousting helm and Gothic one are my faves! You have good taste!

I got to see so many of Maximilian's armors and family armors at the Met in NYC, it was amazing. I got the book of em too.

Very cool

Sir Gyles Capel's tomb (and helmet) was originally in a church just down the road from me in Rayne in Essex. When the church was being rebuilt in the 1840s the helmet was taken away! Though at All Saints church they have a replica of the helmet, sword and coat of arms on display!

Always great to see a list one can disagree with while still agreeing with all the individual points made. =)

Correct me if I'm wrong. The kabuto in 2:07 is once wore by Toyotomi Hideyoshi, one of the unifiers of Japan during the Sengoku Jidai.

I get that this is a personal opinion top 10 list. They are all very nice. I would have liked to see the sutton hoo helm or other vendel period helmet make the list and may be a corinthian phallic helmet also but thats just me. Good vid as usual mate!

I love the kabuto of Toyotomi Hideyoshi and i'm glad it's featured on the list . Considering how instrumental he was to the unification of Japan , his kabuto always gave me the impression of representing him as an almost godly figure , the rays of the sun radiating from his head as if he was the very sun itself .

The most beautiful helmet is the helmet that doesn't exist. Imagine East meets West and produces the Emperor's Salet form, but with that regal Japanese purple finishing, then tack on those golden rays.

#3 was definitely my favorite!!!

If I don't see the winged Hussair helmet. Lawd Help Me

@somerando1073

4 жыл бұрын

Agreed, as a practical rather than a fancy helmet, I think they're the best.

@Olav_Hansen

4 жыл бұрын

@@somerando1073 as if they're not fancy still

@somerando1073

4 жыл бұрын

@@Olav_Hansen Well some were, I like the plainer ones though, elegant in their simplicity.

2:10 If I am correct this helmet design (the radiating pattern crest) is often associated with Toyotomi Hideyoshi (the second of the three great unifies of japan) and there are several paintings of him wearing one.... however it is usually black with radiating bronze.

I'm disappointed you didn't even mention the Sutton Hoo Helmet, an exquisite piece of art that functioned as armour as well as a display of wealth and power. The helm was constructed with an iron base where upon tinned bronze plates was hammered into place and riveted. The cheek plates were hinged and could enclose the face or hang loose, the front plate completely covered the face. The helm was finished with highly decorative artwork of dragons and various battle scenes. The face plate actually resembled a human face, complete with two eyes a nose and mouth with a even a mustache. The eyebrows were encrusted with precious stones (rubies I believe). This helmet was/is made from so many different metals (iron, bronze, tin, silver, gold and mercury to name a few) and was so unnecessarily ornate that it seems almost scandalous not to include it on this list.

@adorabell4253

4 жыл бұрын

Fred Kay it’s also the most beautiful helmet ever.

@elwolf8536

Жыл бұрын

Not to mention it ooses magic with its connection with the osire

Wow. The frog mouth looks sick! 😱

Fine picks.

Metatron, I love your vids man, on point and historical as always! As a Maltese citizen with much history in my country, hace you ever seen some of our armours etc? What do you think?

I agree with you about those Kabuto Helmets of the Samurai. The Frog Mouth Helmets for Jousting; are absolutely gorgeous; they remind me of Dark Souls. Your #2 Helmet definitely looks reminiscent of old NES & Gameboy game artwork of Knights in Armor.

I really love the armet. The simpler, the better. It is just such a sleek design, while also having the demonic eyeslits like the greathelm or sallet, which I thick have something intimidating. Also with the pointed front, like the frogmouth. It is my favorite european helmet.

I love frog mouth helmets too :D these and salets are my favourites

I'm a little surprised that there were no Polish Hussar winged Szyszak helmets on the list. As a fan of the English Civil War period I've always been fascinated with the design of Lobster-tailed pot helmets, It would be interesting to know what Metatron's opinion is of this style of helmet.

That joke during the ad made me laugh so much. I almost hit a tree while driving.. 10 out of 10 will meme again.

@ThePaultism

4 жыл бұрын

@Jon Jones To be honest, I listen to his content when driving, and was in an empty road. There was no one else to put at risk but myself.

I prefer armets personally. They’re sleek, functional, yet the curves and angles can be quite elegant.

Closed helmet, together with a suit of full plate armor. It just looks awesome!

Still waiting on the training video that mimics how warriors would have trained in the past.

For me The Sutton hoo Helmet and the Vendel/Valsgärde Helmets are Nr 1.

Flying a bus? Wow what a cool way to commute

There are also incredible closed helmet / armets designs out there.

Helmets like #9 and #8 could have vast battlefield tactical ramifications. If the enemy wants to take out the leader and you try to hide him, then you have to expect the enemy to use subterfuge, deception and complex and shrewd tactics to get to the leader. But if the leader is clearly showing his position with unmistakeable huge helmet decoration, then it can make the enemy drunk with confidence and put them into a straightforward-thinking mindset where the attacks against you become relatively predictable, since for the enemy the temptation of the target being right there in sight would be quite powerful. And then the target could even move tactically, change position, in order to evoke a predictable reaction from the enemy. - In short: Aggro management as a weapon.

You should check out Naoe Kanetsugu’s helmet, it got a giant bronze kanji of “love” as its tatemono, one of my favourite, also Mori Ranmaru’s is also quite cool, the helmet itself isn’t that specially shaped but the tatemono is a vertical Buddhist chant, looks awesome

That homeland's book makes me nostalgic.

Another high grade category is Thracian helmets. But the work of Filippo Negroli is like a painting in a form of an armor.

Nice! QUESTION: appart from the roman helmet, what were the best helmets that restricted hearing the least? How much are you incapacited in your ability to manoeuver as an army with the more covering types? And in case you want to make specific holes in a medieval helmet, how difficult and expensive is it? Fantasy design allowed.

@somerando1073

4 жыл бұрын

Kettle hats were probably the most open and comfortable while still giving pretty good protection. From wearing a helm in SCA that covered my ears, I'd say they don't really block your hearing all that much. Holes are easy as long as it's done before the helm is fully assembled, just need a punch and a hammer.

I'm personally a sucker for gothic style Sallets, so for me your number four pick would be in the first spot. Although I'm not a fan of thise line of golden decorations on the right side, it's just very assymetric (although I think that's just damaged and as a full-on coherent line I could appreciate it). I think it's that the overbite on those helmets can sometimes look like some kind of sneering grin, a bit like Ironmans visor and I think that'd be hella intimidating in combat.

I'm a simple man, I hear about Drizzt Do'Urden, I like the vid

I like the fantasy Viking helmets (horned).

This man can appreciate a good helmet ornament. Respect.

9 looks like an beetle's horns, specifically a UK stag beetle. 8 looks like peacock plumage

Hello Metatron, great video, like always! I was wondering if you may do a video to compare early and late roman empire helmets, for example the Italic G or H and the late roman ridge helmets. I had a lot of discussions on this topic about protection level offered by the two different kinds, and I have concluded that the ridge, despite later, is a significant step back as protection level, just easier to be produced. Talking with others, there are people that just say "ridge is later, so is better", but this is a quite weak argument, not supported by studies on materials and deformation, nor from archaeological finds. I could send you some references about this topic, I was also in contact with a famous archaeologist. A video from you would be a nice addition ;)

Love Corinthian helmet very intimidating by nature it was the predecessor to the knights helmet of the 14th century.

My favourite metatron videos are armour and historical videos

honestly now I'm curious if you had to make list like that on Sci-fi helmet how it would look like

Helmets so good, in battle the enemy would kill themselves because they could never have such a good looking helmet. That's how most wars were won folks

I seen the pembrich helm as a child, it was what made me want to be a knight growing up, along with the swords sitting beside it

I always liked the custom made korinthian helmets and some gladiator helms

What i also really like from "beautiful but impractical" looking helmets is actually the impression it gives to other generals that this helm-wearer is so confident in his military strategy and leadership that he wears a helmet that made sure he won't ever need to even fight in the battleground

No.2 is awesome! Unlike anything I've ever seen before. It's interesting how "modern" looking something like that can be.

Ciao Raf, complimenti per il video, sono tutti elmi bellissimi, l'elmo al secondo posto della classifica ha catturato molto la mia attenzione (per la sua praticità oltre che per la forma) mi ricorda molto il design dell'elmo di sir Alonne (dark souls 2)

I can't agree enough with you on the frog mouth helmet, they are my favourite. Does anyone know of any historical examples of this kind of helmet being used in battles? In articles and videos they are said to be, "mostly", or, "predominantly" used exclusively for tournaments, and I was curious to know if there were exceptions, or indeed variations of the frog mouth that were used. I suppose many people might use these vague terms to avoid being called up on it, but it certainly provides pause for thought.

The tournament helmet at no. 5 reminds me of the slayers from Krull.

Personally in terms of Kabuto, I liked Shingen Takedas helmet with white yak hair that probably was imported from Tibet back in Sengoku period that make his helmet look like an Oni

Maximillians coronation tournament armor is my all time favorite suit of armor.

3:20 reminds me of Warcraft Footmen

3:26 hate to break it to you, but that's a chaos warrior without the horns. also, I too enjoy the sallet helm.

The owner of helmet #8, Hashiba/Hoyotomi Hideyoshi, was said to be a small guy, only 150-ish cm or so. It's entirely possible he made that helmet so he can look taller/more impressive

Always a pleasure to eat pasta as I watch any Metatron video - after taking a break from model building.

@metatronyt

4 жыл бұрын

I concur

For me the Maximilian armor is absolute perfection.

An interesting video, though I think it probably should have been two separate videos, one for kawari(sp?) kabuto and one for other helmets, since half the helmets on the list were kawari kabuto.

Your monthly Q&A is a little late, Metatron. You mentioned it would be starting 3:00 pm central time, and......here I am waiting for it to start...... On another note, I think all of these helmet designs are incredible, and I see why you chose them.

6:44 portable battlefield pissoir!

Correct me if I'm wrong but was that secont helmet in number 8 the Toyotomi helmet?

Lough Henney helmet, like a mix between a Barbute and Corinthian helmet.

Hey, I hope you got my email. I’m glad you’re content is growing. You’re amazing at what you do, Raphael. The Corinthian helmet is my favorite ancient helmet.

@corvus_da

4 жыл бұрын

*Raph, not Ralph

I saw 4 in person during the Last Knight exhibit at the Met. Even cooler in person.

you must have played SO MANY Samurai Warriors for Ps2 by that mention in the Masamune's kabuto, i know you played it, you can't deny it!

#2 is mine favourite because it holds some similarity to helmet of Sir Alonne.

I would argue that a lot of perforations on number 2 are for vision much more than for ventilation. This many holes almost stops restricting the vision.

Best fantasy trilogy ever, Drizzt Du' Urden is my favorite. Check out the Icewind Dale trilogy too.

very taste for the list

Sallet with a bevor is the most beautiful combination for me. Frogmouth coming in second.