So many fancy weapons in history, yet sometimes all it takes is a metal spike with a handle…
The mail armor and 14th century knight’s rondel dagger used in this test:
https://www.kultofathena.com/product/danm-chainmail-coif-alternating-dome-riveted-construction-mild-steel-flat-rings/?koa=259
https://www.kultofathena.com/product/tod-cutler-14th-century-medieval-english-knights-rondel-dagger/?koa=259
The full video (testing different rapiers against riveted mail):
https://youtu.be/L_EGoLvsaeY
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“Medieval: The Old Tower Inn” by Random Mind
https://opengameart.org/content/medieval-the-old-tower-inn
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*** Time stamps ***
00:00 – 00:49 Quick introduction to mail (“chainmail”)
00:49 – 01:14 The setup
01:14 – 02:08 16thC rapier – 1st test
02:08 – 03:10 Town Guard sidesword – 1st test
03:10 – 05:07 17thC Cup-hilt rapier – 1st test
05:07 – 06:28 Rondel dagger
06:28 – 06:57 Sidesword – 2nd attempt
06:57 – 08:13 Rapiers – 2nd attempt
08:13 Historical background / discussion
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That was the most polite way to say “Get bent” back in the olden days.
How about a gambesson?
Get shank'eth-ed.
eta until canda bans rondel daggers
fun times,now put it on a spear haft… funner times
Is it true that the pommels on those were flat so that they could be struck to hammer it into a target?
You gotta love Tod’s work
Well! He's screwed 😂
That was only what, 3-4 inches penetration? I can survive it 😌 gimme the chainmale & let’s make a new one
Skal gets me laughing. Even if some of his puns are just plain bad he carries it off. Most the time…
Hi Skallagrim ! You seem to have lost a lot of weight, congratulations man ! Looking good 🙂😉 !
It really is just a tactical nail. A militarized stake.
When you just want to…make a point, use 15% power. To make your point…stick use 100% power.
Chiv his rightly!
"HI, its Tod from Tod's workshop and Tod's cutler here"
That's a nail.
❤
How would daggers fair against scale-mail (I think that's its official name)?
Test that on a modern stab vest!
I was expecting more Obi Won quotes
I enjoy your videos and love your passion for the study of weapons.
Well clearly Skal, it would be stronger with rivit….oh. okay then, carry on 😂