It seems that some people watching through the app on their phones are getting this in German - it's a glitch and apparently if you restart your app it fixes itself.
Interesting, one can select automatically generated dubbed versions... The german one is quite bad, but what surprised me the most is that your original sound is labeled as "English (United States)". Did I miss something?
@@droolhd That's just the TH-cam and Microsoft default, even on software sold in other English-speaking areas. It takes a great deal of effort to get English(UK), and running English(Ireland) feels just like a copy of (UK) as it refuses to accept some idioms and idiosyncrasies of Hiberno-English, almost as if they didn't bother to study it and just slapped an (Ireland) label on the (UK) version. I don't know about (India), (Aus), (NZ), (SA), or (Canada) versions because I've never seen them. For that matter I don't know if they distinguish between Castilian Spanish and South American Spanish, or Portuguese from Portugal from Brazilian Portuguese (I could go on, but you get the idea).
I'm hoping that you are taking measurements and pictures of this blade to facilitate the creation of a replica that would be available to enthusiasts. It looks like the archetypal knight's sidearm. I'm positive that folks would lust after a carefully crafted replica. Sharpened, of course.
Before watching a Schola Gladiatora video i had never heard of distal taper as a thing, but now i find myself waiting in keen anticipation for these stats 😅
Hah hah hah! I wasn't the only one who saw the subtle mark of the Emperor's secret right hand burnt by holy fire into this blade, which clearly is designed for combating power armour or heavy carapace of the ruinous powers, or perhaps the mutated chitin of gene-stealer cultusts.
If memory serves, there was an online discussion group, Netsword, where sword enthusiasts would converse, among them an individual named Piqulet (or similar spelling) and there was also a young man named Matt. I learned a lot from both of them.
This is just fantastic content, feels like documenting a sword oneself. You should trace the blade and hilt parts and sell those, invaluable for swordmakers.
Matt, I am so looking forward to hearing what you have to say about this sword from the amazing Castillon Hoard! Btw, if you get the chance, it would be awesome if you could talk about the smaller war axes of the Muslim/Ottoman World, specifically, the tabar, aka tabarzin. Thank you!
Wow, this sword will probably auction at around $38,000 US without auction day fees and shipping ... do antiques like this usually hold or gain in value ? I would suppose so......I’m very interested in getting this as a gift for a friend, it’s exquisite with a brilliant history, we both are obsessed with anything medieval
My uneducated opinion is yes, medieval arms and armor gain in value very well. If there's exceptional provenance such as with the Castillon collection of swords then all the better to raise in value. The pride of owning a quality piece of history combined with the investment potential often makes these a worthy buy. Beware auction fever though! Prices can fly past professional assessment very easily.
@@Coincidence_Theorist Which Japanese stuff? I was obsessed with Japanese swords and traveled to the Tampa sword show to learn about and handle them. The complexity and knowledge seems so deep and fulfilling. Understanding Nihonto began to quench my desire to possess them. I also practiced Iaido for a short time but didn't like the look of kendo. I really found satisfaction in HEMA Longsword. Nothing to me like the weight and clash of metal on metal combined with that in the moment dance and real danger albeit minimized by protective gear. The Connoisseurs Book of Japanese Swords is a must for those so inclined.
When considering value, take inflation into account. If currency loses value then the dollar denominated cost may go up while the real value goes down.
It's also similar to some knights Templar symbols as well, who's order would have just been destroyed. Maybe they were thrown into the river, as they would have probably had some superstitious belief about them. Either that, or some crafty Chinese were making swords for the French!
I think I want to register for the auction. Not for the gorgeous piece showcased in the video, but for other gorgeous pieces that were in the background.
been wanting to get into Hema, recreation and other medieval combat and wanted a heater style shield and sword, this is pretty much the weapon I wanted never knew what I was looking for now I do thank you, let the shopping begin lol
These recent old antiques videos are really in my sword sweet spot. Please keep them coming! Any chance you could speak about the Pisan crab claw hilted sword in the background Matt? I got an example recently (not in the same impeccable condition, but still very cool), and I would be very interested in learning more about them and their use.
Now this was interesting to watch, thank you, i bought my first sword for re enactment and i really love it that you mentioned the weight as mine is almost simular(1475 grams).
A beautiful, obviously very well made and well preserved (for the circumstances) sword, still solid after all this time and probably still could quite easily be restored to usable condition, which of course should not be done to a relíc like this, but I think it could be done. I suppose the slight hollow grind is the result of the radius of the (fairly large as they were usually hand cranked so they had to be of large diameter to achieve a reasonable surface speed with the low rpm) stone grinding wheel used to smooth out the blade after forging. The radiusing is probably there for the entire lenght of the blade, it's just so slight it's only really noticeable on the wider flats at the base of the blade. Also, it might have disappeared from the front of the blade during the final hand polishing that would have been done with lenghtwise motion. Just guessing here of course, I don't really know much about swords yet (but I'm learning, thanks to you and the other great sources) but I know a thing or two about metalworking. And some great looking swords on the wall behind you, I especially like swept-hilt cut-and-thrust swords, my personal favorite type (along the longsword) being the so-called Munich sword (I have the Windlass model), thought I'd love to own a cutting-capable swept-hilt rapier some day.
So if the tang is sometimes thicker than the blade and the cross guard is friction fitted, would that suggest the cross was fitted hot rather than cold?
I have to say, Matt, I can't think of many places where I can find such lengthy and deep analysis of historical blades. Even amongst sword lovers, I think most of us would not even have guessed how complex a wheel pommel can be (and maybe often were?). That pommel is a work of art and it's wild to think it was done by hand. My one ongoing gripe with you is that you love to speak French (I could say Greek-Romance, to be broad) more than English 😂Please at least stop trying to teach us to speak French. I don't like that I am not allowed to talk about many things, full stop, in English. I don't want to broaden that sin.
I noticed on a lot of these swords is the cross guards are still tight on the blade not loose and flopping around because of the grip is gone keeping it tight on the blade
That looks like an exquisitely crafted weapon - certainly not something that would be dumped in a river, except by accident - &, thinking on it a second, with the grip fitted the point of balance could be almost back on the cross-guard!
Will some of these go for a second series of windlass replicas? I own 2 swords from the first series and are spectacular pieces. Please put also a type X or XI oakeshott crusader's sword in the group for a second windlass batch. That would be amazing.
I wonder how the pommel was made? Some early machining going on there, in the 15th century, perhaps? I cant see any way of creating that shape by hand, with hand tools in a single block of iron. And did I see a little grey line between the blade and the cross-guard? Evidence of lead solder or even brazing perhaps? Fabulous weapon.
With regards to the point of balance, it strikes me how prominent is the wheel pommel, which surely must be contributing quite a bit to the weight distribution beneath the hand and bringing the point of balance back towards the hand. Perhaps this is the reason for this design of pommel? Basically a counterbalance? It sure looks the part to me.
My best friend's dad was an avid deer hunter. While hunting in Pennsylvania he found 3 swords with scabbard rolled up in a piece of canvas in a river. They were in surprisingly good condition. But there was an issue with them. On the guard there were 3 characters, or rather 1 character repeated 3 times, KKK. Kinda spoiled the find.
have you seen the videos on the game called "half sword playtest"? i've been addicted to watching this youtubers shorts for the past few days, and the stances, timing, and movements are immaculate, i've been learning alot, and by following the players body, i could move my 4lb bastard sword very well. he's called "heart over death" or search "Half Sword Playtest | Longsword Throat GOAT" as for this video, well the sword is nice for an archers/sergeants side arm, but i prefer two handed swords, since those are able to crush the one handed swords guard, and hit the neck. but this sword is thick and stiff, so it might be able to block if you grab the blade, but otherwise, the leverage is on the two handed swords side. but this sword is pretty good, in an utilitarian way, able to do what sword things does, small enough to carry around relatively well, and also as an prybar. it's good that other then being thick, it's fairly wide, kinda like an katana, so it's able to cleave, although i bet it'll cut worse, since it isn't 2 handed, an bit unwieldly, despite the heavy pommel to balance it.
as someone who dabbles in Black smithing, That pommel SCREAMS that it was castled, i could be wrong but i dunno but the detail associated with it just says differently
A beautiful sword. I wonder what its story is if it could tell. I would love to know how it was forged and the process. It was a premiere type in its day and still looks every part a battle sword now.
If you are referring to the peen on the pommel that is how they affixed the blade components together. To my knowledge there is no historic evidence for it being used as a mounting point for decorations during this period and in this region.
@awilk418 No, I was referring to the raised nipple in the centre of the circle on each side of the pommel. I could imagine that a flat surface like that would have been an ideal place for a fashion conscious rich medieval swordsman to add a little bling, even if it were as simple as a piece of enamel, for example.
It seems that some people watching through the app on their phones are getting this in German - it's a glitch and apparently if you restart your app it fixes itself.
I'm watching it on a computer and getting German. Wth?
Edit: Just refreshed the page and now you're in english.
Interesting, one can select automatically generated dubbed versions... The german one is quite bad, but what surprised me the most is that your original sound is labeled as "English (United States)". Did I miss something?
Italian for me 😂
😅😂 @@droolhd
@@droolhd That's just the TH-cam and Microsoft default, even on software sold in other English-speaking areas. It takes a great deal of effort to get English(UK), and running English(Ireland) feels just like a copy of (UK) as it refuses to accept some idioms and idiosyncrasies of Hiberno-English, almost as if they didn't bother to study it and just slapped an (Ireland) label on the (UK) version. I don't know about (India), (Aus), (NZ), (SA), or (Canada) versions because I've never seen them. For that matter I don't know if they distinguish between Castilian Spanish and South American Spanish, or Portuguese from Portugal from Brazilian Portuguese (I could go on, but you get the idea).
That's pretty great craftsmanship honestly. Solid, simple and strong. For a battlefield, not for showing off.
Man, that has to be one of the best fittings I’ve seen. It’s incredible that the hilt & quillions are still rock solid after almost 600 years.
I was not expecting a German Matt when I clicked on this video
Apparently a glitch with the YT app - it needs to be restarted.
@@scholagladiatoria Yep it's good now! Seems like the default audio just didn't load for some reason
I'm getting a Brazilian one😂
His cold isn't that bad...
Hehe, i was also hard confused to hear a German robot voice. 😂
I'm hoping that you are taking measurements and pictures of this blade to facilitate the creation of a replica that would be available to enthusiasts.
It looks like the archetypal knight's sidearm. I'm positive that folks would lust after a carefully crafted replica. Sharpened, of course.
Todd'll be on the game...
@@darthkek1953 He's already there. Look at the latest sword he has released in his Tod Cutler line.
What a wonderful sword. Thank you for showing us this, Matt!
I’m gonna say it: I love your outfit, Matt. Always liked the waistcoat and jeans combo.
Before watching a Schola Gladiatora video i had never heard of distal taper as a thing, but now i find myself waiting in keen anticipation for these stats 😅
🤣😂
Matt Easton, sword sommelier
Swommelier
This belongs in a museum!!!
Shut
There are so many already in museums. It's not a one-off. But yeah museums can bid...
@@darthkek1953 You know, among nerds and all... I did not think anyone could miss an Indiana Jones reference. ;-)
@@Kamamura2 Not a fan. The character Indiana Jones was a paedophile, and the actor Harrison Ford has publicly protested in favour of Roman Polanski.
It belongs in my private collection.
08:29 Deep dive? Yes, please! 🙏
Thanks for making and sharing. :)
Edit: spelling.
Another Banger Video Matt, cant wait for the next vid.
Thank you gor showing us!
My pleasure!!
By far my favourite crossguard design, lovely sword
It’s so simple and iconic. Hard to beat imo
Checking out the auction catalogue, they have some awesome stuff in there! I wish I had money.
That first one in Group B has always been my _favorite_ sword.
06:19
Nobody expects the most holy Inquisition!
Hah hah hah!
I wasn't the only one who saw the subtle mark of the Emperor's secret right hand burnt by holy fire into this blade, which clearly is designed for combating power armour or heavy carapace of the ruinous powers, or perhaps the mutated chitin of gene-stealer cultusts.
Great video!
If memory serves, there was an online discussion group, Netsword, where sword enthusiasts would converse, among them an individual named Piqulet (or similar spelling) and there was also a young man named Matt. I learned a lot from both of them.
I know in early videos he’d bring up his discussions on early sword forums.
Beautiful. This video made me realize how much I've learned from you over the past year and so. Love your content Matt!
This is just fantastic content, feels like documenting a sword oneself. You should trace the blade and hilt parts and sell those, invaluable for swordmakers.
Ah yes i love this genre of sword;
The "stabbypointychoppyboi"
Matt, I am so looking forward to hearing what you have to say about this sword from the amazing Castillon Hoard! Btw, if you get the chance, it would be awesome if you could talk about the smaller war axes of the Muslim/Ottoman World, specifically, the tabar, aka tabarzin. Thank you!
Another great sword described by the greatest swordplainer.
Beautiful sword. Thanks Matt
Matt ... Thank you for this video, especially the focus on the subtle intricacies of the sword.
I love these types of videos (from you, and the few others making an effort to do so). Thank you.
Been doing HEMA for years and I’m always impressed by the similar workmanship and dimensions of a modern made sword.
Wow, this sword will probably auction at around $38,000 US without auction day fees and shipping ... do antiques like this usually hold or gain in value ? I would suppose so......I’m very interested in getting this as a gift for a friend, it’s exquisite with a brilliant history, we both are obsessed with anything medieval
My uneducated opinion is yes, medieval arms and armor gain in value very well. If there's exceptional provenance such as with the Castillon collection of swords then all the better to raise in value. The pride of owning a quality piece of history combined with the investment potential often makes these a worthy buy. Beware auction fever though! Prices can fly past professional assessment very easily.
@ thanks! I’m going to monitor and see what happens
@@brianpeck4035 i like the Japanese stuff and it typically has its transfer papers from Japan and such.
@@Coincidence_Theorist Which Japanese stuff? I was obsessed with Japanese swords and traveled to the Tampa sword show to learn about and handle them. The complexity and knowledge seems so deep and fulfilling. Understanding Nihonto began to quench my desire to possess them. I also practiced Iaido for a short time but didn't like the look of kendo. I really found satisfaction in HEMA Longsword. Nothing to me like the weight and clash of metal on metal combined with that in the moment dance and real danger albeit minimized by protective gear. The Connoisseurs Book of Japanese Swords is a must for those so inclined.
When considering value, take inflation into account. If currency loses value then the dollar denominated cost may go up while the real value goes down.
The fact that the the point is still perfect is actually quite crazy
That maker's mark looks like the Chinese for 'king' 王 😮
It's also similar to some knights Templar symbols as well, who's order would have just been destroyed. Maybe they were thrown into the river, as they would have probably had some superstitious belief about them.
Either that, or some crafty Chinese were making swords for the French!
I have a replica of this from Tod's Workshop. It's excellent.
13:05 I hate it when my wood contracts with dryness and use.
A good rub down, with some proper oil should do the trick.
A great big chopper giving with penetrating thrust, providing you grip it right. The downfall of many a man...
Love these latest videos. Great perspective on these relics were really like
I love these types of videos the most out of the ones you do
Every time I watch one of Matt's videos, I feel as if I just had a Master Class in swords!
I love the simplicity in the Design. Useful as a weapon, no extra knicknack Additions. What stories this Sword could tell if it could speak. 😅
thanks a lot for sharing with us
I think I want to register for the auction. Not for the gorgeous piece showcased in the video, but for other gorgeous pieces that were in the background.
been wanting to get into Hema, recreation and other medieval combat and wanted a heater style shield and sword, this is pretty much the weapon I wanted never knew what I was looking for now I do thank you, let the shopping begin lol
Can you do a video about one of those german basket hilts in the background? Really love those swords.
@@filthypappenheimer5355 maybe there is such a video coming 😉
These are my favorite euro one handers - by a pretty substantial margin
These recent old antiques videos are really in my sword sweet spot. Please keep them coming!
Any chance you could speak about the Pisan crab claw hilted sword in the background Matt? I got an example recently (not in the same impeccable condition, but still very cool), and I would be very interested in learning more about them and their use.
Also the koncertz would be a great one to see up close. Not a lot of English language sources of info on either of these types of swords.
Now this was interesting to watch, thank you, i bought my first sword for re enactment and i really love it that you mentioned the weight as mine is almost simular(1475 grams).
This video gives Forgotten Weapons vibes and i am not complaining.
I love these descriptions of swords up for auction.
Very interesting video!
Loving these Ian McCollum Forgotten Weapons videos!
Thanks for the information in this video ⚔️
A beautiful, obviously very well made and well preserved (for the circumstances) sword, still solid after all this time and probably still could quite easily be restored to usable condition, which of course should not be done to a relíc like this, but I think it could be done.
I suppose the slight hollow grind is the result of the radius of the (fairly large as they were usually hand cranked so they had to be of large diameter to achieve a reasonable surface speed with the low rpm) stone grinding wheel used to smooth out the blade after forging. The radiusing is probably there for the entire lenght of the blade, it's just so slight it's only really noticeable on the wider flats at the base of the blade. Also, it might have disappeared from the front of the blade during the final hand polishing that would have been done with lenghtwise motion. Just guessing here of course, I don't really know much about swords yet (but I'm learning, thanks to you and the other great sources) but I know a thing or two about metalworking.
And some great looking swords on the wall behind you, I especially like swept-hilt cut-and-thrust swords, my personal favorite type (along the longsword) being the so-called Munich sword (I have the Windlass model), thought I'd love to own a cutting-capable swept-hilt rapier some day.
Doubt I'd look that good after 500 years in a French river.
Great job!
So if the tang is sometimes thicker than the blade and the cross guard is friction fitted, would that suggest the cross was fitted hot rather than cold?
I have to say, Matt, I can't think of many places where I can find such lengthy and deep analysis of historical blades. Even amongst sword lovers, I think most of us would not even have guessed how complex a wheel pommel can be (and maybe often were?). That pommel is a work of art and it's wild to think it was done by hand.
My one ongoing gripe with you is that you love to speak French (I could say Greek-Romance, to be broad) more than English 😂Please at least stop trying to teach us to speak French. I don't like that I am not allowed to talk about many things, full stop, in English. I don't want to broaden that sin.
Wonderful sword. Was it chipped in battle or is just rusted by time?
Could be either or a bit of both, a small chip being a vector to rust. We cannot know for certain.
Goddamn, hat an incredible display of swords. Would like to see more of the schiavonesca, the polish saber handled rapier and some dusägge
Matt's got into the Brandy again, look out.
I noticed on a lot of these swords is the cross guards are still tight on the blade not loose and flopping around because of the grip is gone keeping it tight on the blade
That catalogue is beautiful
Very nice relic. The heavy duty construction probably made it a fearsome and reliable sidearm.
Silly question- are those wheel pommels hollow steel or solid? I would assume hollow, but if so how are they made?
Your work is magnificent! I would like to know what type of wood was used in the handle of this sword.
That looks like an exquisitely crafted weapon - certainly not something that would be dumped in a river, except by accident - &, thinking on it a second, with the grip fitted the point of balance could be almost back on the cross-guard!
Grips make remarkably little difference to the point of balance surprisingly. I guess because they're light and close to the point of balance.
Wonderful!
I liked this one. Thats a real battle sword, not some upper crust noble's show or duelist sword. Cool and thanks
I bet that antique dealer who wrote books about the Templar's and had a series on TV has got a few of those
Will some of these go for a second series of windlass replicas? I own 2 swords from the first series and are spectacular pieces. Please put also a type X or XI oakeshott crusader's sword in the group for a second windlass batch. That would be amazing.
I wonder how the pommel was made? Some early machining going on there, in the 15th century, perhaps? I cant see any way of creating that shape by hand, with hand tools in a single block of iron. And did I see a little grey line between the blade and the cross-guard? Evidence of lead solder or even brazing perhaps? Fabulous weapon.
Castillon... the last major battle of the Hundred Years war, and a definitive defeat for the English army !
Very nice sword. I wonder where it will end up. Hopefully somewhere it will be properly taken care of.
With regards to the point of balance, it strikes me how prominent is the wheel pommel, which surely must be contributing quite a bit to the weight distribution beneath the hand and bringing the point of balance back towards the hand. Perhaps this is the reason for this design of pommel? Basically a counterbalance? It sure looks the part to me.
My best friend's dad was an avid deer hunter. While hunting in Pennsylvania he found 3 swords with scabbard
rolled up in a piece of canvas in a river. They were in surprisingly good condition. But there was an issue with
them. On the guard there were 3 characters, or rather 1 character repeated 3 times, KKK. Kinda spoiled the find.
I'd love to hear about the theories of the barge sinking!
More likely one box or barrel fell over the side in my mind. Otherwise there would have been a LOT more stuff there.
@@MrBottlecapBill Thank you!
We had a Castillion sword in the Art Institute of Chicago. It was from the same year of 1453
That's the year of the Battle of Castillon 😄
Matt is fluent in German 😂
I wonder how much it went for? Beautiful sword. Form and function
have you seen the videos on the game called "half sword playtest"? i've been addicted to watching this youtubers shorts for the past few days, and the stances, timing, and movements are immaculate, i've been learning alot, and by following the players body, i could move my 4lb bastard sword very well. he's called "heart over death" or search "Half Sword Playtest | Longsword Throat GOAT"
as for this video, well the sword is nice for an archers/sergeants side arm, but i prefer two handed swords, since those are able to crush the one handed swords guard, and hit the neck. but this sword is thick and stiff, so it might be able to block if you grab the blade, but otherwise, the leverage is on the two handed swords side. but this sword is pretty good, in an utilitarian way, able to do what sword things does, small enough to carry around relatively well, and also as an prybar. it's good that other then being thick, it's fairly wide, kinda like an katana, so it's able to cleave, although i bet it'll cut worse, since it isn't 2 handed, an bit unwieldly, despite the heavy pommel to balance it.
as much as I love seeing actual historical swords, being tied to auctions all the time is wearing.
as someone who dabbles in Black smithing, That pommel SCREAMS that it was castled, i could be wrong but i dunno but the detail associated with it just says differently
A beautiful sword. I wonder what its story is if it could tell. I would love to know how it was forged and the process. It was a premiere type in its day and still looks every part a battle sword now.
I have a Todd Cutler sword that looks exactly like that.
Yes, the Group A features a few dozen swords and Tod's sword is inspired by the group.
Second sword from the left on the wall-is that a polish saber? Looks like a helluva long blade for a one handed sword.
The pommel is probably solid at that weight?
I'm watching this before the auction, but I might need a fatter bankroll to purchase that sword anyway.
Amazing, but what's the price tag boss
Amazing 🎉🎉🎉
Could the little nipple be an attatchment point for some kind of decoration? Perhaps a question for Todd of Todd's Workshop as well?
If you are referring to the peen on the pommel that is how they affixed the blade components together. To my knowledge there is no historic evidence for it being used as a mounting point for decorations during this period and in this region.
@awilk418 No, I was referring to the raised nipple in the centre of the circle on each side of the pommel. I could imagine that a flat surface like that would have been an ideal place for a fashion conscious rich medieval swordsman to add a little bling, even if it were as simple as a piece of enamel, for example.
Is the pommel hollow?
So when are you going to create a reproduction of it?
Impresionante
Please do a deep dive into the theory behind this collection ending up at the bottom of a river
I wonder why they would have thrown the swords into the river perhaps after battle?
A similar pommel to A460 in the Wallace.
WOW, I didn't expect to hear the video in Spanish
The second one on the left of the screen at 0:12 looks really unusual
Would be nice to be rich enough to collect such amazing artefacts
119 quid is pretty good value 👍
It is pretty even with the patina.
Setting audio to German for the OG experience.
Is there a way to disable the autotranslation?
I do much prefere the original Matt over the generic standard AI voice!