Tod talks knives
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 15 มี.ค. 2023
- I don't just make films for You Tube you know!!! I also make reproductions of historical weapons as faithfully as I can to the original pieces in museums. I don't make the super fancy, or detailed, I just make honest, real items. The sort of items that you could buy at a London market 600 years ago; normal items for normal people.
I make loads of crossbows, sword scabbards, maces, even candle sticks, pretty much anything, but I love making knives and it is just coming to the summer show season, so I have been busy and so this seemed like the perfect occasion to 'Talk Knives'.
This NOT a a 20 minute showcase of my work, it is a 20 film talking all about these knives and their place in history that just happens to use my work for the talking points. I hope you enjoy it.
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"Look at the decorative rivets on those balls" is not a sentence I was expecting to hear today.
I‘m sorry you live a life where riveted balls are not an everyday occurrence ^^
@@tlsgrz6194 why are you gae?
Yeah, and since the original is from Rothenburg Museum it´s very likeley not historical at all but more a copy of a 19th cent fake.
Genital warts on a weapon
You obviously have never been in an ER in a university town these days.
could listen to Tod talk about his craft for hours on end, love it, really want to buy a custom dagger like that at some point
I know, right? I wanted him to discuss and show all 50 knives on that table.
@@texasbeast239 Thirded.
I love talking too, but there has to a limit
"300% knife” starting out good...😀
'functional' knives are never ugly.
They have a beauty which derives from their usefulness and practicality!
I have Tod's Wallace Rondel Dagger, Scottish Dirk, and Medieval eating set ... The build quality and aesthetics of these items is absolutely superb ... very highly recommended!
I have one of his bollock daggers and it's a lovely piece, beautifully made and sturdy, seconding your recommendation!
Thanks guys
When your company is in the service of an English Lord and he keeps mistakenly calling you Land Snails 🐌...
I spent a month in Brazil and they called me 'Todger' all month and I didn't have the heart to tell them (until the last day) that it is UK slang for penis
"i don't want to talk about all knives" made me a little bit sad... Please Tod do an five hour video talking about the rest of them 😎 best wishes to you and your team from germany, keep on doing your kind of art
Livestream! Let us (or I guess at least y'all patrons) ask questions!
There's a diary of a doctor during the American Civil War that talks about wounds inflicted by triangular bayonets, he mentions not really having much of a trouble treating the wounds and the people that were wounded did return to service once they've recovered.
That's strange because I read something else by a modern army doctor.
Did they not stitch the wounds in the Civil war? Because that was the hard thing, you can stitch 2 things together, but 3 always leaves a hole and also a point where the wound open up when the person moves.
@@steemlenn8797 cauterise it
I love these dagger stories. Too short for me. Could have gone through the whole collection you had there. I want more.
As a German, on 8:10, "Landsknecht" translates more or less to 'land-servant', which highlights their profession as sellswords and mercenaries. Thanks for your great content and your craftsmanship. Continuousily adding to my little dagger collection with awesome pieces of yours :).
Thanks
@@tods_workshop Also, the second pronunciation, with the prominent "k", is correct.
@@JainZar1 I learned that from Monty Python's Holy Grail years ago 😛
Triangular bayonets and knives, as far as my understanding goes, are not banned by either the Geneva Convention or the Hauge Convention. Also, triangular stab wounds can be sewn up.
I believe those conventions ban things that cause "unnecessary suffering" rather than those that are hard to treat medically.
@@QuantumHistorian Serrated Bayonets were the only blades banned. Triangular bayonets and knives are still legal under the articles of war.
The hague convention (or Haager Landkriegsordnung) defines the "rules" for land warfare. And it has a paragraphe in it that says exactely what QuantumHistorian mentioned. Things that cause unnecessary suffering and pain are not to be used.
That leaves a lot of room for interpretation.
But even sawblade bayonets were never banned. People think they were, but there is no mention of that.
The geneva convention is about the treatment of pows and refugees.
I can recommend at least the hague convention as an interesting read.
(I read both documents years ago out of interest due to such a discussion and there are strange and surprising things in them. For example: if you are an officer and POW the army holding you prisoner is to pay you your actual salary during imprisonment.)
It is hard for me to believe that one can read the Hague Convention in its original spirit as prohibiting triangular blades, because the Hague Conference where it was signed was in no small part arranged by the Russian emperor, and Russia at that time was an active user of both triangular bayonets and lance heads.
@@nirfz I'd be very surprised if any country ever paid the wages of the prisoners they took, and if this was heavily enforced I can see armies taking a lot less prisoners. It doesn't seem to be a law that incentivises taking prisoners, so I don't know what they were thinking when drafting that, if that is indeed the case
This video was too short. I could sit here all day listening to you Tod, talking and showing your beautiful knives. Being a knife guy myself and lover of history, I would buy all that table if I had the funds.
Thanks and glad you enjoyed it
Listening to an extended, glorified advertisement has never been this educative and informative. I can't wait for the next one!
I wonder if a good analogy for the role of daggers then is like watches now. Sure, they have a practical function, but a cheap one and a fancy one will fulfil that function just as well. Showing off status, taste, and fashion is their real use.
I think you have probably nailed it
I would love to see more videos like this about knives with historical origins from a craftsman's perspective.
Always love when he does these, when I find the right Todd Cutler knife it will be the highlight of my collection. Also, first comment!
"These are beautiful knives and I sell them. Thanks for coming to my Tod Talk."
Such beautiful work. I was a bit disappointed you didn't go through the rest of the daggers on the table. I never get tired of seeing your work.
Ted Talks are about science stuff and Tod Talks are about knives 😀
I mean, honestly, if you made another video about the knives you didn't talk about in this one, I'd watch that one too. Love listening to you talk about pointy things!
The skill you have to reproduce so many styles is bloody impressive
Thank you
You should do a video your scabbards and sheaths next. They go with the blade and yet can be customized as well.
So talented.
The 14thC quillon dagger is gorgeously simple. It's such a "dagger" dagger.
Will certainly be buying one at some point. :)
I could not resist so I am now proud owner of the oldest meme weapon still in production Bollock Dagger of TodCutler Line!
I love everything about that brutal and funny piece
I used the "it's 300% knife" quote to explain a magic weapon to one of my D&D players..
It resonated 👍
I love eating sets. Something about having a personal knife and “fork” with the awl is just so cool to me. We tend to take cutlery like that for granted, as an item you buy by the dozen
When the video started I was reminded of the quote That man has more blades then a field of grass
🍻Thanks, and please do more on German hunting knives/swords, etc. Always been especially curious how they used hunting swords. Anything to do with hunting would be great. Thanks
I adore the caged sheath
That 3rd Century Syrian/Roman dagger is super interesting. Unless I'm mistaken, the blade shape really matches the 500-year later arriving broken-back Seax in the Norse regions.
Actually I would say not. This slightly curvy ‘sica’ type blade is quite eastern in origins and the broken back is equally unique to Europe
The handle made from Roman wharf piling... Just amazing.
That Swiss-German Baselard really appeals to me!
Will there be a part two or a returning series? Quite an inventory you've got and hearing the finer details is absolutely wonderful
Could listen to you talk about these for hours, I love your enthusiasm of not only historical accuracy but investigating into function as well. Gorgeous pieces and a really enjoyable film Tod.
Thanks and glad you enjoyed it
Thank you , Tod .
🐺
OMG......... that collection has to be a life sentence without parole in the U.K. Good luck, sir!
Magnetic. That's the stuff, the history and when and why and your love for the stuff
these videos are so cool Tod. really appreciate it!
We want you to keep prattling on tod!
I love looking at this man's metals thanks for the dagger show tod ❤.
Absolutely love your knives. Best quality!
By watching these types of videos I've learned I love medieval knives. Tod's works are just impecable.
I could geek out on knives for hours. Fantastic.
Fantastic video Tod. Hope you make another one talking about the rest on the table.
Amazing pieces! Thanks and enjoyed history.
Love these knife videos.
I like that you made a point with the bollock dagger that the size is less important than what you do with your thrusting implement. It helps, somehow.
Love them all, I could watched this even if it was an hour long. Top marks.
Great stuff! I hope to make up my mind and purchase one soon.
Beautiful collection!
As far as I know, Tod, it's maybe not 'triangular' bladed knives per se but triangular bladed knives where the profile twists along its length which is the inspiration for this urban legend.
Specific recurrence of the apparently infamous jagdkommando knife is high among responses.
They probably think katanas can cleave the Sun in twain as well.
To elaborate:
When in combat and needing the use of a bladed weapon to defend or attack, the expectation is one of finality.
Someone's going to die, and hopefully the one that isn't you.
Whether the blade's straight or not, training in effective use of a blade must be presumed, so you'd be expecting arteries to be targeted with a straight blade, or multiple penetrations of the torso and down behind the clavicle to the soft tissue beneath.
The only thing one might assume would be a potentially slightly slower death, causing unnecessary trauma and discomfort TO SOMEONEYOU'RE TYING TO KILL FFS!!
It just feels preposterous to me.
Yes, a spiral blade would be awkward for any surgeon to sew up, but it'd be pretty damn pointless sewing up a dead person.
I have no personal experince but I read on that topic that indeed a trinangular wound is nearly impossible to sew close. That does not necessarily mean the guy will die, but healing will be a lot harder and there is a higher risk of long term damage.
@@steemlenn8797 'traditional' triangular blades generally only have one sharp edge.
The jagdkommando knife looks more like three single twisted blades surrounding an inner core.
This element makes the wound more akin to three individual blades incising along a helical path, which compounds the difficulty in comparison to a regular wedge shaped blade.
@@steemlenn8797 "but I read on that topic that indeed a trinangular wound is nearly impossible to sew close"
Actual medical records from wars say otherwise-
You mean they can't?
The first one ist just fantastic!
Beautiful work Todd.
I really enjoyed this video. Tod can you make more of these? I love seeing the variety and all the stories that go with them.
Needless to see, I was drooling and moaning with pleasure the whole time 😁
very interesting and informative video ,thank you very much 👍🏻
PS. I love the in-depth, and 'nerdy' analysis/thoughts you do in the end of the video.
Stay safe and keep up the very good work
Hey there Tod. I admire your enthusiasm towards your craft and history. Always very informative. Hopefully someday i might own some of your daggers or swords. Thanks Tod
Omg.... They are all soooo very different... WOW..
I want soooo many of them sooo badly... They are sooo beautiful..
Small correction, landsknecht wouldn't translate into land's knight. knecht translates into servant in the Dutch and German language. I am aware of at least two different origins for the word landsknecht (both sound reasonable to me personally).
The first would be land's knecht. As in land's servant.
The second is Lans' knecht as in lance (medieval military unit)'s servant. (in the same sense that sergeant came from servant)
Is _knecht_ etymologically related to _knave_ then rather than _knight_ ?
@@QuantumHistorian Actually, etymologists indeed seem rather sure that knight and knecht have similar backgrounds.
Both the Old English "cniht" and the Old Middle high German "kneht" apparently meant basically the same. A servant, attendant or vassal of someone more important.
From there both terms went their own way which resulted in the German language inventing another term for the knight, because the "Knecht" didn't have much to do with it anymore. So when the "Landsknechte" actually came up, it seems that it wasn't really THAT related anymore to the "knight".
@@QuantumHistorianno, I think the word knight derives from Knecht, as in servant. Maybe as in follower. Which is quite different to other similar titles in Europe. The German, the french, Italian and Spanish at least drive the name from the word for rider.
Not sure why
@@QuantumHistorian Knave and knecht both have the same meaning; male servant.
Furthermore they contain some suspiciously similar sounds. So I think it is safe to say that they are indeed related.
That said, knecht never acquired the derogatory undertone which knave would attain.
About knight and knecht, I'll leave that answer to Alioth Ancalagon as they seem to know more about the subject than I do.
the land snail thing makes me wonder if the prevalence of snails specifically doing knightly stuff in illuminated manuscripts might be a pun
The passion that U manifest is beautiful!
I really enjoyed this one.
Good show! Great video. Thanks.
Excellent work and video. I use your expertise in theses matters in my TTRPG games. Thank-you.
What a fun show and tell!
You are one of the greatest!
A lot of pretty knives 🤩
this feels like a PSA you have to watch before visiting London
Loved the German - posh!!! - introduction. Thanks, Tod.
Lovely stuff!
Looking forward to getting a scian.
Love the big messer. Id have that. Would fit my collection.
Some gorgeous looking pieces there Tod. Love em ❤
Thank you kindly
I think the awl is primarily to field repair belt for scabbard or other leather work like horse reins etc that may break.
I've recently fallen in love with long bushcraft grade blades in the bolluck, (Frankish) seax, (Brughal) messer, and dirk styles. By long, I mean 18 inch blade or longer.
I have his straight quillon dagger and 3 piece eating set (which I use regularly!), all top quality stuff!
Regarding the triangular blade:
This is a myth. Yes, the Hague Land Warfare Convention (Haager Landkriegsordnung) prohibits the signed nations from using "weapons that cause unnessescary harm" against other combatants (Sidenote: the Geneva Conventions regulates the interaction between combatants and non-combatants).
But: nowhere does it say "triangular blades". And they would be very specific about those things because they do it with other instruments, like flamethrowers or munition that can't be detected via x-ray.
"Chris the redcoat" has a pretty good video about this, even with written records from doctors in the american civil war era which where confronted with wounds caused by triangular bayonets.
Bottom line is: they where not more difficult to stitch up, they are not "deadlyer" they are just sturdyer than a flat blade and easy to produce in mass.
Great Video as always ❤
Good to see Tod.
Double edged knifes are illegal in Australia so, I have not bothered to look at your website.
I will now 🙂👍
Tod i love listening to you and while i cant support you by buying your knives since im broke as shit, ill always add at least one view to your count. Youre the perfect combo of passion and knowledge. Thanks for doing these, its fascinating.
Baltic States mentioned!! Even two times!!! I must be dreaming…
A fascinating history of daggers. Thank you sir.
A pleasure
Awesome knife demonstration :)
love...as always
Those are beautiful pieces O_O
I bought a small cooks knife set a couple years ago and have been very happy with it. Maybe someday I will use them for camping.
I would love a video of the complet process of making one of those knives, from design (or the historic piece they resembles), chosing the iron/steel, the forge... everything... that would be awesome
Been waiting for another one
Goddamn, I really like a good black oak handle.
Enjoyed your video and I gave it a Thumbs Up
Love it!
Well now I need to see you craft a historically accurate mechanical hand. Maybe collaborate with Ian Davis? That'd be fun!
I have been waiting for a TV company to come and sponsor a show. I would love too make one
@@tods_workshop Have you been in contact with anyone in particular? I could see Netflix easily sponsoring your show.
So nothing has really changed. People have always chosen weapons based on how cool they are! I have a particular love of switchblades, which thankfully just became legal to carry this year in Pennsylvania. Especially the traditional Italian stiletto switchblade. It's not the world's most practical knife, though when it's made well it's reasonably serviceable for daily use. But it's just so cool and stylish. There's nothing like that sinister "snick" as the blade fires. Incredibly satisfying. I cannot resist them... 😛
im saving up to one of those amazing knives :-)
Great show Todd, enjoyed it as for my part a knife is a part of me, somehow..
You had me at bollock dagger
Did not know about the mechanical hands! Fascinating! Got to love German engineering. Very forward thinking.
The Germans were up to some amazing stuff in the medieval period
Looking forward to the next installment 😅
When the video doesn’t need a sponsor as the whole video is an Advertisement. Beautiful work sir
Well it sort of is and isn't, but it did allow me to talk knives and history
@@tods_workshop in any case it was a good watch and I thank you
Your talk of wearing knives and daggers unfortunately reminded me of how you demonstrated wearing the bollock knife with the watch coat in extra-vulgar fashion. Beautifully-crafted and hilarious.
About the fork not used for eating.
As far as I understand it, medieval food was different to what is mostly portraits in movies and even modern documentaries. More similar to Chinese or middle eastern food. Like a main filler (rice for Chinese, couscous for middle east and something like porridge for medieval) and several additional sauces and meats. And, like with Chinese food, it comes pre cut so you normally don't have to cut it. (Oversimplified obviously)
Came for the history, stayed for the triple entendres.
And the trebuchet. Always
Well, time to check my budget for more stuff from Tod...