Could use blocks of clay or maybe layers of styrofoam sheets to test the difference between the top strike and point strike maybe even compare it to a small hammer ore mace
A lot of illustrations from the 12 and 13th century show shields that only have the guige and the strap for the hand, which in some ones that work as comic panels depict men at arms losing the shield (which remains hanging on the side) so they could use both hands on the sword. Based on that, in the video's scenario I'd probable use it defensively until I can grapple and hopefully disarm someone. If all goes well I'll take his weapon and carry on. surviving is priority #1, then comes finding my expensive sword back.
*_Hi there! Saw you in Cathrin's comments and wanted to stop in and show some love! Hope you have tons of success on your TH-cam journey! Blessings! ^_^_* 😀👊
Interesting video. Haven't seen any other medievalist mention this on TH-cam so far. And looking rather tough in this video I must say. Might be the beard but you look buff too. Good job!
@@MattsGreatHall pls don't diet or something like that. Keep eating and just lift weights and go for walks /swim and it will all become muscle. 💪🏻 Im trying to gain weight right now.
Instantly in love with this channel - and you've beat me to this topic by about a month - love it! I'll delay my video on this out of respect, again kudos you've covered a lot of good in this one! A quick note on heater shields, that's not what they were called at the time, 'heater shield' is a bit more of a modern term, but everything else - omg my dude I'm staying tuned! Also heater shields are amazing, I use one at training all the time.
I did not realize the heater shield is actually small, i always thought it was twice the size. Perhaps i should stop comparing it to rpg shields and fantasy movies. 😅 Yeah, shields has always been underrated as a viable weapon.
You might be thinking of kite shields like the ones the Normans and early crusaders had. There's also hybrids that have more of a heater shield shape but size of kite shields.
The title of this video implies that your sword is your main weapon. It isn't. It's your BACKUP weapon. You should change the title to something like "Your Shield Is Just As Dangerous As Your Sword."
But if you using a heather shield then you also would wearing a full plate armor and be able to pick a sword back up ... And you have a dagger after all... Just a nerdy comment, don't mind me 😅
Nice fact-checking. I suppose you mean "infantrymen not wearing full plate"? Because full plate negated the need for heater shields in battle. I reviewed a number of sources that I can point you to that state that heater shields were no longer used on the battlefield by the mid-fourteenth century. There are always exceptions to broad generalizations, but I do research my topics before making a video. Thanks for your comment.
It is a pleasure, and I think fighting with just your shield seems like a desperate technique, in fhis case, I would carry a dagger of some sort. But yes, striking with your shield is a viable tactic, if you are moron enough or just unlucky to lose your sidearm (sword) and your spear or pike or bow or whatever.
Hey man! Love your channel and all the videos you've been doing! Wanted to ask you if you'd consider doing a collab of sorts. You can message my facebook page for my channel if you're interested! Most of my videos are fighting with a few builds sprinkled in.
Ahem.
*Points at Talhoffer*
Could use blocks of clay or maybe layers of styrofoam sheets to test the difference between the top strike and point strike maybe even compare it to a small hammer ore mace
That could definitely work. I especially like the clay idea. Thanks for the suggestion!
Great video! And it gives me a bunch of ideas for my next DnD campaign!
Glad to hear it!
I took Tavernbrawler to be able to use my shield as a main weapon, especially for grappling. Lot of RP potential for a goliath.
Love all the content man!
A lot of illustrations from the 12 and 13th century show shields that only have the guige and the strap for the hand, which in some ones that work as comic panels depict men at arms losing the shield (which remains hanging on the side) so they could use both hands on the sword.
Based on that, in the video's scenario I'd probable use it defensively until I can grapple and hopefully disarm someone. If all goes well I'll take his weapon and carry on. surviving is priority #1, then comes finding my expensive sword back.
Agree, surviving is priority #1.
*_Hi there! Saw you in Cathrin's comments and wanted to stop in and show some love! Hope you have tons of success on your TH-cam journey! Blessings! ^_^_* 😀👊
Interesting video. Haven't seen any other medievalist mention this on TH-cam so far. And looking rather tough in this video I must say. Might be the beard but you look buff too. Good job!
It must be the beard, I need to lose 50lbs.
@@MattsGreatHall pls don't diet or something like that. Keep eating and just lift weights and go for walks /swim and it will all become muscle. 💪🏻 Im trying to gain weight right now.
Instantly in love with this channel - and you've beat me to this topic by about a month - love it!
I'll delay my video on this out of respect, again kudos you've covered a lot of good in this one!
A quick note on heater shields, that's not what they were called at the time, 'heater shield' is a bit more of a modern term, but everything else - omg my dude I'm staying tuned!
Also heater shields are amazing, I use one at training all the time.
Thanks, Nate!!!
Taking a poke at Shadiversity, with the scabbard, and what you can wear on your back quip?
Shad knows I love his channel.
shad mentioned it lately, that one of the reasons why back scabbards was not done was because shields on your back
@@icejohn94 Yep, my bad for that one, I may have rekindled the debate...
@@icejohn94 I would like to see him make a legend of Zelda type setup with both sword and shield attached on the back. I'm sure it's possible.
Great video! Did you make your shield? If so how thick of wood did you use?
Question out of the blue!
How would one strap a war hammer, a mace or an axe to one's hip without jeopardizing quick access?
Please make a shield scabbard
I did not realize the heater shield is actually small, i always thought it was twice the size.
Perhaps i should stop comparing it to rpg shields and fantasy movies. 😅
Yeah, shields has always been underrated as a viable weapon.
You might be thinking of kite shields like the ones the Normans and early crusaders had. There's also hybrids that have more of a heater shield shape but size of kite shields.
the heater shield is not the kite shield you are thinking of.
@@icejohn94 ohh hehe yeah that is what i was thinking. Kite shield
The title of this video implies that your sword is your main weapon. It isn't. It's your BACKUP weapon. You should change the title to something like "Your Shield Is Just As Dangerous As Your Sword."
I took your advice and fixed it. Thanks, Kevin!
Really funny
But if you using a heather shield then you also would wearing a full plate armor and be able to pick a sword back up ... And you have a dagger after all... Just a nerdy comment, don't mind me 😅
Lol. Nerdy comments are very welcome here!
You look and sound like Ben Affleck
Correction: some knights with full plate armour did not have shields but they kept being used by many infantrymen
Nice fact-checking. I suppose you mean "infantrymen not wearing full plate"? Because full plate negated the need for heater shields in battle. I reviewed a number of sources that I can point you to that state that heater shields were no longer used on the battlefield by the mid-fourteenth century. There are always exceptions to broad generalizations, but I do research my topics before making a video. Thanks for your comment.
It is a pleasure, and I think fighting with just your shield seems like a desperate technique, in fhis case, I would carry a dagger of some sort. But yes, striking with your shield is a viable tactic, if you are moron enough or just unlucky to lose your sidearm (sword) and your spear or pike or bow or whatever.
By the way, I love your channel, I used it to craft my shoes and scabbard and cannot wait to watch your other videos
Hey man! Love your channel and all the videos you've been doing! Wanted to ask you if you'd consider doing a collab of sorts. You can message my facebook page for my channel if you're interested! Most of my videos are fighting with a few builds sprinkled in.
Definitely. I’d love to hear what kinds of ideas you may have. I’ll send you a message via Facebook.