Dynamo Sword Channel
My name is David Burkhart and Dynamo Sword Channel will be focused on discussing, reviewing and cutting with functional swords on the production market today. As the channel builds more reviews and discussion videos will be available so stay tuned!
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Looks like good cutter.
Have one, love it.
Is it rigid enough? The other rapier with the same hilt is supposedly very floppy. I bought a hanwei replacement blade for a custom rapier and was very disappointed: blade is 6mm at the base has perfect distal taper and is still very floppy, point was bend and the secondary bevels are done at a 45° angle and the blade does not spring back to true entirety
It is, it has flex but not whippy at all compared to others I've handled, completely different blade than the 17th Century Italian Rapier, just the same hilt.
Hah. I saw bearing swords when I went to the Leeds Armory Museum years ago. I thought they looked cool as all hell but forgot what they were called and could never find more information on them. I find more info on them a couple of hours ago after it popping in to my memory and remembering that I have chatgpt now and then you mention them too. What an odd coincidence. If I were to buy a decorative sword to hang on a wall it would be one of those. They just look so impressive.
I am wondering if you happen to know if the battle cry messer has the same blade as the cold steel messer? If so what are your thoughts on that? Thank you!
Sorry not familiar with either messer. Probably very similar though as anything made in India and sold by Cold Steel is made by a subsidiary of Windlass.
Looks like a gladius on steroids
cool
The skeleton was a giant who came back to life in the original stories. God i love that sword! Conan rulz
Nice review! It answered some questions I had about the Windlass version. As for the threaded tang/steel tube grip, I would avoid using the sword for cutting anything more solid than plastic water bottles or tatami mats. Hitting a pell will most likely cause vibrations that might result in the pommel falling off, the threads being a potential failure point.
I own this sword
IIRC, the Albion version is more historical in function and the actual prop was an aluminum alloy made thick which was why it is too heavy.
Aluminium castings AND hollow, with an aggressively distal-tapered blade & much deeper fuller is the way to go. Having the bevels look the same as this version, AFTER distal tapering would be the only challenging part.
So is this one battle ready unlike the marto variants?
Correct. Marto use Stainless Steel, this one is Carbon Steel.
Sword in thumbnail is almost a carbon copy Master Sword
Which show just how much inspiration this sword had on all the film and video game swords before it. The Atlantean has about 10 years on the Master Sword being designed in 81-82. If you're a fan of Zelda or the Master Sword you should check out my review of the functional Master Sword I reviewed as well.
I would love for you to do a video of the sword that the late Jody Samson supervised making at Albion Armory. I wish I had ordered one when they were first released, because they are even more expensive now. My issue with the sword you are reviewing right now is that the size is not correct. The Atlantean sword from the first Conan film had a pretty small handle. Arnold was not able to grip it with both hands. That is why the sword had some changes to it in the second film.
It's the same size, yes they extended the handle of the Destroyer Film Sword, but that also shows in the Albion version as well. Arnold griped the Barbarian Film Sword two handed, it shows especially when he grips it in the Witch's Hut and during his training after being resurrected by Akiro. It would be nice to have one of those but like you their price is out of my reach.
What's the significance of the point of balance?
It's the balance point of the sword and where it centers to the overall weight of the sword. A more forward (closer to the tip) P.O.B is going to make the sword more tip heavy and I general feel heavier in hand. A more back (closer to the guard) P.O.B is going to feel less heavy and more light in hand.
@@DynamoSwordChannel Ok. Thanks. I wonder if it's difficult for the swordsmith to figure out were the point of balance will be while in the process of making a sword.
It could be depending on their experience, there's a lot of factors that can change point of balance, overall weight, distal and profile taper, as well as the weight of the guard and pommel. Fullering can also effect point of balance.
Conan had 0 to do with Atlantis.....
True, but the Howard always stated that Cimmerians were descendent of Atlanteans and that Kull was an ancestor of Conan which was further emphasized in the Marvel books when they started their Kull series.
Dont need to cut weight,grow your arms...it was meant for Conan
Hi, complete amateur here. What did you use to do the polishing please?
Flitz brand polish. It pretty easy to find in most hardware stores in the US if your located in the USA. You can also buy it online at Home Depot or Amazon. Sword vendors KultofAthena and Museum Replicas also sell it.
@DynamoSwordChannel thanks a lot, Iam not in the US, but Europe, can see though that it is available here as well, overall, was split whether to get the Marto or Windlass edition, but seeing that the pommel can be polished on the Windlass, then its decided. To follow up if I may, considering its carbon steel, do I have to oil it regularly if placed on a wall naked?
Yea a monthly oiling will do or use the flitz on the blade too at least once a month pending handling or humidity.
@@DynamoSwordChannel much appreciated
In the book, Conan had to fight the undead king, who attacked him, when he took the sword.
I love the black price one a bit better just because I feel the pommel on this one is way to beefy its a chungus of a pommel
True but it's size is what makes it so effective. Gives both good counter balance to the thicker heavier blade plus keep your back hand tight and in place for thrusting.
@@DynamoSwordChannel Oh for sure I bet it makes the tip like a laser pointer hahaha I'd imagine it is lovely to handle, I'm just aesthetically not drawn to the look but the blade profile I love ❤️
Did you ever do cut test with this? I bought 2 of them 2 years ago. I love this sword, favorite fantasy sword of any game/movie/comic etc.
No, haven't really had the time to get around to sharpening it and do the test video.
Come on, no AWESOME power of Basil Poledouris during the review?
Would've loved to but wanted to be safe and keep the video around lol.
I think the joke is. You need to be a grown ass man to swing this to be effective. "weight" hah. This meant to shatter shields of smaller lesser men.
When Conan took the sword, it wasn't rusty or corroded. It was encased in an old rotted scabbard, which he removed showing an immaculate blade.
Really? That is interesting. I love the sound it made when he was knocking the scunge off the sword.
The Dead king also comes to life and tries to kill Conan when he takes the sword, in the books and original comics.
Lord that's such an overused trope, when I was a kid playing D&D my favourite paranoid rogue used to carry nets around because if you were in a room full of skellies along with a lever/button or treasure you'd throw them on the skellies before you touch anything.
@@michaelhughes7718 metagaming! lol
@ourkeving True dat, he also magically carried several thick treetrunks to stop doors slamming shut and block descending cielings and crushing walls, hosepipes, and air bladders in case of flooding rooms as well as other odds and ends including a garden roller, barrels full of water and a ten foot barge pole to poke suspicious things. It was his quirk. He was paranoid about everything, a conspiracy theorist and a rabid flat Toril-er "if Toril isn't flat explain maps" he was also convinced his family was kidnapped by tiny goblins flying dinner plates, like magic carpets, after his family vanished after telling him to wait in the town square until they get back. "The little bleeders also stole the furniture and sold the house." Man, I miss those days.
Nice video! Keep up the good work you are doing! Cheers from Greece!
Thanks!
Thanks so much David, I have been wanting to hear someone that’s familiar with the Oakeshott typology explain it enough to have a better understanding of it! You have perfect timing Sir! 😂 Thanks again, I’m looking forward to the next one! Best wishes to you and your family. ✌️🇺🇸
Thanks! Glad you're enjoying the series! I'll be posting a new part every Tuesday.
Good review but with one mistake. The guard and pommel are not " solid brass " they're plated. But you're not paying the $3,000 plus price of the Albion either.
Albions are bronze this one is brass. I polished it down enough that if it was plated it would've shown alloy underneath if not brass.
Looking forward to that very interesting series of videos! Cheers from Greece!
Thanks! I'll be posting a new part of the series every week!
Thanks for this video Sir❤❤❤
You're welcome!
Nice review! I bought the Albion version back around 2005, before the Windlass version was made. Though the Albion is a very nice piece, for the price, I think I would have been just as happy with this version, not to mention $2000+ richer! I did, however, consider getting the WIndlass scabbard for my Abion, but after looking into it, there seemed to be some minor size differences that would prohibit it from fitting the Albion. As a humorous side note, and absolutely no offense intended, the way you use your hands to gesture at the sword immediatley made me think of you as the Vanna White of sword reviews lol!
Lol thanks! Yea I get told that a lot that I talk too much with my hands, keeps people from standing too close lol!!
I know Chrono when I hear it 😊
Great review. I like this guy. Subscribed...
Thanks!
I own the 90's Stainless Version. Is a Two. Handed Sword. The Half sword technique is Unique..Is like a short spear. If a guy had Super Strength, then the sword would be very formidable. I think feeling the weight as a mere human. I was weight lifter and still could feel the weight... Made for a Giant shows the Super Human Stregth Of Conan...😎...
The Marto one from the TV series? Or the Marto 90s movie model?
I found a sword in the trash and it was thrashed, but the blade is straight and no nicks
Interesting, display type sword or is it a functional model?
@@DynamoSwordChannel display for sure. Claims to be 440 but there's no way
Also it's only half tang
@@christopherlanger3159 well that's sucks, but hey who finds a sword in the trash right? Kinda a cool find beats dirty diapers lol.
My son got one of those….his first sword he bought from Windlass came from their “Battlecry”:collection-(I have the Battlecry Buckler shield, actually)-along with their Oakshot Type XIV Arming sword-(my personal favorite)-along with their Bastard sword, amd the Damascus Viking sword, which was my first Windlass purchase…I just got their pole axe, which is “meh”, but generally speaking, for the money that you spend, Windlass offers a very good selection of swords…I’m most DEFINITELY a fan, although I really wish they would do a Langes Messer….I mean, technically, they DO make one: the Cold Steel version of one, at least. I own one of those too-(I’m a HEMA enthusiast)-as well as their “grosse messer” I also have Windlass’s “Crusaders axe”, amd absolutely LOVE it. Outstanding presentation, sir! You’ve earned yourself a subscriber!
Thanks! Yea sounds like you got some solid Windlass items in your collection. Ironically I too just purchased the PoleAxe and Crusader. Like them both, if I had a critique it would be the Pole Axe is just a little too short, be a lot better if it was around 6'. Also check out their site they just released a new Messer under their Battlecry Line you might like! Appreciate the support and subscription!
Always loved how to the huge skeleton it was merely a one hand sword.
Definitely, one of the best parts of the movie was the tomb scene.
Love this content! BTW, Thames is pronounced "tems" to rhyme with "tens". ;-)
Thanks! Yea not the most linguistic but I try lol.
The empty college bar scene as a background is an interesting choice, but yea, that's a grail ninja sword for sure.
Not college, we're a local sports bistro, owner is into surfing, but we're in Idaho so it throws some people off lol. Definitely it is a real awesome sword!
Although this was 2 years ago, after watching the video today I went ahead and bought it. Thank your for the thorough review.
You're welcome, glad it helped with your decision!
How about the sword his dad made at the start of the film...
I was going to buy it a few months ago but it got pushed back for the Rapier and Master Sword I reviewed. Also I bought two of the Windlass Royal Armouries swords the 14th Century Long Sword and the 15th Century Two-Handed Sword so should have both of those reviews out in the upcoming weeks. From what I've heard it's a good sword, heavy like the Atlantean but not as heavy and we'll built. I'll let you know when I end up buying one and when a review it!
@@DynamoSwordChannel how about his dad's sword after the Atlantean sword snapped it in half. I'd hang that on my wall. Maybe a replica head of Thulsa Doom alongside. ❤️
@@vapormissile Yea that'd be cool. I think there were a few broken replicas made out of resin for sale on various sites. Idk about the head though... character or not I'd just see James Earl Jones lol!
@@DynamoSwordChannel Right on. The giant headless anaconda would be too big.
I myself started with an old Highlander stainless steel display sword that I was given as a birthday present about 25 years ago. Thankfully, I didn't try cutting anything more than cardboard boxes with it. It wasn't until much later that I acquired my first real sword from a mall shop that was going out of business, an Onikiri katana that may have been a step up from their usual baseline models, though still 1045 steel, but with a better heat treatment and better fittings. I've had it for nine years and handled it a lot, ito is still tight, habaki and tsuba still tight, and even the saya still holds the sword in when turned up. Most of my collection are budget ranged price. The only one that isn't is The Vindaaris from DSA.
Nice, yea I think most of us have started in that phase regarding being sword collectors. My first sword too was a cheap Flea Market Katana with red nylon ito and a silkly embroidered saya that looked like one of the presentation boxes most mid tier functional katana come with. My first real sword was a birthday gift when I was 14 and is the Deepeeka 1860 Saber. You can see it in my collection video as I still own it. First Functional sword I ever bought was a Hanwei Practical Katana in 2003.
If one wants a better-looking historical sword for the price of a Marto you might as well buy a Windlass and then spray clear coat on it; either some high gloss enamel or polyurethane.
True but sometimes the glitz and glam of the Marto swords have appeal to enthusiasts. If not they'd had went out of business decades ago. Sometimes Shiny sells, lol!
@@DynamoSwordChannel true. I was kind of watching and cooking at the same time I wrote that 😂 what I meant to say was "..a better, historical looking" not " "..a better-looking historical". By that I mean that many of the Marto swords are very decorative and gaudy which certainly appeals to some people. But if one wants a sword that is less decorated with simple and clean lines then Windlass might be a better choice.
3:00 Off topic but I dont buy it was Kull on the throne for one reason and one reason only . Anyone who is familiar with King Kull knows ........BY THIS AXE I RULE . I dont buy he would be buried with a sword and not an axe .
Yea I agree too just added it to place similarity between the Characters from the film standpoint since Howard always affiliated Conan as being a decedent or the Cimmerians themselves decedents of Atlanteans.
Marto is owned by Windlass
Yes but they still sell swords as Marto brand. Pretty much Windlass bought Marto for two things, the Conan film sword License and to have a European based store front to sell in that area of the world. Toledo is like the Lonquan of Europe and there are quite a few smith's and sellers operating there.
@@DynamoSwordChannel very true. Also some of the Marto hilts get fitted with Windlass blades for sale in the US (not sure about elsewhere). Also for a time on the Museum Replica website one could find some swords that were very clearly Marto hilts but they wlhad functional Windlass blades. Their "Eric the Red sword" was one. You can still find the description on the museum replicas website if you search "Windlass Eric the Red" & find the page (it will say on the page discontinued). However searching on the MRL site itself only the Marto & Marto letter opener show up. The description for the hybrid was "This Viking sword has a high carbon steel blade with a wide fuller. The pommel and guard have been lavishly sculpted with sea dragons and intricate knotwork. The wooden grip is covered in black leather and has three knotwork rings. Includes black leather scabbard with beautiful antiqued brass hardware and a leather baldric belt." The grip was different than the Marto version but it's definitely the Marto hilt. It was $350 where the Marto with stainless blade is $295.
How about Kingston arms
True I was just throwing some randoms that have fantasy themed Swords too. Kingston is primarily historical so I left them out.
Классный меч. А как его приобрести? Я тоже хочу такой.
Sorry I can't get KZread to translate to respond.
Love your reviews! You can tell you have proper knowledge of what you’re talking about which is refreshing 😂. I would love a proper review of the Windlass Brandonberg Rapier! I’ve had my eye on it for a while. Keep killing it!
Thanks, I appreciate the voice of confidence! That is a nice one and I've considered that one as well. Perhaps in the future I might pick one up and give it a review.
Would you use this same method on swords that have engravings on the blade? Or would it ruin the engravings? Thanks for the informative video!
Depends on how deep the engravings are, if they're electroplated or etched. If the later I'd avoid heavy abrasive paper grits but the oil, polish and cloths would be fine.
@@DynamoSwordChannel Thanks for the info man!
@@samc5679 You're welcome anytime!
Windlass certainly considered everything when forging this sword to a price point. That is a rarity these days in the "Something has to give" style of thinking. It may be unwieldy, but it certainly ticks the right boxes for style, heft, form, and even retaining quite a bit of function. You get a lot for your investment. As a collector of primitive and modern weapons, I find it refreshing when a forger can truly make a superb product, all while keeping the costs down and giving the sword a wider audience appeal. Added to excellent presentations like this video, and a wider number of people who would ordinarily feel turned away due to price constraints, can now enjoy a beautiful and "functional" sword and enjoy this artform for its aesthetic, and some with being able to reenact their favorite character or battle the sword's functionality. Nice work!!
Definitely, I completely agree and appreciate the compliment on my presentation!