The KATZBALGER: A "Pointless" Sword for Gigachads of History...

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Organize your story today and take the frustration out of writing at https://www.campfirewriting.com/write/for-worldbuilders?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=video&utm_campaign=S_Q3_22 What a strange sword, isn't it? The fancy, unique style certainly matched the outlandish, flamboyant attire worn by German Landsknecht mercenaries to show off their status as the Gigachads of the Renaissance battlefields. So let's take a closer look at this stubby, double-edged chopping weapon, with its historical background, design features, handling characteristics, and other interesting aspects. Including, of course, practical cutting tests of this particular reproduction made by Arms & Armor, which you can find here: https://www.kultofathena.com/product/arms-armor-katzbalger/?koa=259 More about Landsknecht equipment (the Zweihander and its use against pikes) Part 1: https://youtu.be/sAcCJM3Lupk Part 2: https://youtu.be/ZhEkF9FV6AU The other sword I show in this video, a "langes messer" made by Landsknecht Emporium https://youtu.be/mA9aQzachJ0 An Awesome New Kriegsmesser! https://youtu.be/o6cNXAsOeDo The KATAR: An Iconic AND Underrated Historical Weapon https://youtu.be/VsS9p21Qd8E One of the Most Iconic Shields: The Scottish Targe https://youtu.be/NBwIPS3JuL0 Yes, Gunblades Are Real, BUT... https://youtu.be/hRXj4o_fZHc Deadly Bling: Stunning Swords & Daggers in History https://youtu.be/4Sv7UXvC7GM *** Music credits *** Outro: "Highland Storm" by The Slanted Room Records https://theslantedroom.github.io/steve.yee/ Used with artist's permission *** Merch *** https://www.bonfire.com/store/skallswag/ If you want to join Bonfire to start selling your own merch: https://www.bonfire.com/welcome/07bb14169c804/ *** Support the channel *** Help fund future videos, get bonus content and access to an exclusive Discord server: http://www.patreon.com/skallagrim https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3WIohkLkH4GFoMrrWVZZFA/join https://www.subscribestar.com/skallagrim Other ways to support the channel by shopping through affiliate links: Kult of Athena, my favorite online store for reproductions of historical arms and armor, fantasy swords, etc: https://www.kultofathena.com/?koa=259 Where to get HEMA gear and practice swords: http://www.woodenswords.com/?Click=1799 Want to treat your face fluff? I highly recommend the balms and oils from Beard Sorcery: https://beardsorcery.com/?ref=0UEFtHWvZEmtD Books about history, martial arts, swords, knives, video/audio equipment, and other stuff I recommend: US - https://www.amazon.com/shop/skallagrimnilsson Canada - https://amzn.to/2HeOCMA *** Social media *** https://twitter.com/_Skallagrim_ https://www.facebook.com/SkallagrimYT https://www.instagram.com/skallagrim_yt/ #skallagrim #history #sword