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Posted by: TheCheshireKhajiit Feb 13 2017, 01:00 AM

This is a thread for all things melee weapons! Which do you like best? Which are your least favorite? Got some cool pics of melee weapons? Put them here!

Posted by: SubRosa Feb 13 2017, 01:25 AM

I have always been a fan of the zweihander. It is not only a very powerful weapon, but incredibly agile as well. It was used in both armored and unarmored fighting. Every part of it was a weapon, not just the blade and point. It could be swung around to morte strike with the the grip. The pommel could be used to bap someone in the face, and even the crossguard could be swung behind someone's ankle to trip them.

Posted by: TheCheshireKhajiit Feb 13 2017, 01:40 AM

QUOTE(SubRosa @ Feb 12 2017, 06:25 PM) *

I have always been a fan of the zweihander. It is not only a very powerful weapon, but incredibly agile as well. It was used in both armored and unarmored fighting. Every part of it was a weapon, not just the blade and point. It could be swung around to morte strike with the the grip. The pommel could be used to bap someone in the face, and even the crossguard could be swung behind someone's ankle to trip them.

Ah yes, very useful against pike formations!

Here's a conversation from the "everything thread" that would fit well here:

QUOTE(TheCheshireKhajiit @ Feb 12 2017, 06:28 PM) *

QUOTE(SubRosa @ Feb 12 2017, 06:12 PM) *

QUOTE(mirocu @ Feb 12 2017, 04:11 PM) *

I think one or several of the African tribes made a really effective club out of some sort of very hard wood. Could kill in one blow.

The ancient Germanic tribes (from about 2,000 years ago) did as well. They would chop a club out of wood with an axe. But it didn't have the usual rounded sides like a modern billy club or baseball bat. Instead they cut the wood so that it made a V shape, with the narrow part the business end. They would hold it with their hand behind their had, the club trailing out behind them. Then they would whip their arm down in a top to bottom strike. Because of that V shape, all the kinetic energy of the blow was concentrated in a very small area. It was more than enough to crush a human skull in one strike.

https://youtu.be/2JAck7qjWvM?t=9m31s

I think the Maori came up with something similar too.


And yet another comment from the "everything thread":

QUOTE(Uleni Athram @ Feb 12 2017, 05:52 PM) *

TRENCH KNIVES
KANABO
FREAKING BASKET-HILT SWORDS
AXES (HEAVY BLACK STEEL, DOUBLE BLADED, PREFERABLY)
KANABO
PRISON SHANKS (SHANK-DIG-PULL)
2x4
HEAVY STEEL PIPES
KANABO



I dunno why, but I'm having an obsession with the Kanabo lately. In fact I'm thinking on having it used by a character on a fic I'm thinking of writing. There's just something that steel-studded club that speaks to my spirit and sensibilities.

Posted by: Uleni Athram Feb 13 2017, 01:44 AM

Kanabō. Dear god, Kanabō. Simple, but straight to the point.

Hey man, when all you have is a lengthy piece of wood studded with steel, amirite?

Posted by: TheCheshireKhajiit Feb 13 2017, 01:50 AM

QUOTE(Uleni Athram @ Feb 12 2017, 06:44 PM) *

Kanabō. Dear god, Kanabō. Simple, but straight to the point.

Hey man, when all you have is a lengthy piece of wood studded with steel, amirite?

Khajiit was thinking about this weapon earlier today! It is definitely a brutal weapon.

Posted by: SubRosa Feb 13 2017, 02:01 AM

There is a Kanabo mod for Fallout 4. I got it to use with power armor. It looks like it might be big enough that it would not look tiny in an armored fist.

Posted by: TheCheshireKhajiit Feb 13 2017, 02:09 AM

QUOTE(SubRosa @ Feb 12 2017, 07:01 PM) *

There is a Kanabo mod for Fallout 4. I got it to use with power armor. It looks like it might be big enough that it would look tiny in an armored fist.

Now you just need some samurai inspired power armor!

Posted by: Uleni Athram Feb 13 2017, 02:41 AM

QUOTE(TheCheshireKhajiit @ Feb 13 2017, 10:09 AM) *

QUOTE(SubRosa @ Feb 12 2017, 07:01 PM) *

There is a Kanabo mod for Fallout 4. I got it to use with power armor. It looks like it might be big enough that it would look tiny in an armored fist.

Now you just need some samurai inspired power armor!

I just watched the video on that mod and hoooooooo boy.

Kanabō + Barbed Wires = Good Stuff All Around. Just smash it hard on some poor fool's flesh, squirm in delight as the wires puncture in deep and proper, and then? Pull, with all your might. Awwwwwwwww yeah.

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Another weapon that piqued my interest recently would be the trench knife. It offers all the uses a knife could have with the addition of brass knuckles. Very simple in its form and function. That's why I like it. That's why I like it a lot.

Posted by: Dark Reaper Feb 13 2017, 03:12 AM

I can use my S&W 500 as a melee weapon tongue.gif. J/K if I had to pick a melee weapon I prefer a standard pocket knife cause its versatile and can be used for number of things.

Posted by: TheCheshireKhajiit Feb 13 2017, 03:14 AM

QUOTE(Dark Reaper @ Feb 12 2017, 08:12 PM) *

I can use my S&W 500 as a melee weapon tongue.gif.

This one wouldn't want to be pistol whipped with it, lol

Posted by: Dark Reaper Feb 13 2017, 03:17 AM

QUOTE(TheCheshireKhajiit @ Feb 12 2017, 08:14 PM) *

This one wouldn't want to be pistol whipped with it, lol


https://media1.giphy.com/media/fMYkTf5sQwW6A/200_s.gif .

Posted by: TheCheshireKhajiit Feb 13 2017, 03:17 AM

QUOTE(Uleni Athram @ Feb 12 2017, 07:41 PM) *

Another weapon that piqued my interest recently would be the trench knife. It offers all the uses a knife could have with the addition of brass knuckles. Very simple in its form and function. That's why I like it. That's why I like it a lot.

Uleni, have you been watching Boardwalk Empire? If not, you will find a new appreciation for this weapon if you start!

Posted by: hazmick Feb 13 2017, 03:38 AM

I'm a big fan of claymores, longswords etc., though recently I have also been interested in Japanese weaponry so the Kanabo gets a thumbs up from me.

I saw a really cool 'sword' with an edge made of shark teeth, on display in the National Museum of Scotland in Edinburgh. The logic of the weapon is pretty solid.

Posted by: TheCheshireKhajiit Feb 13 2017, 03:45 AM

QUOTE(hazmick @ Feb 12 2017, 08:38 PM) *

I saw a really cool 'sword' with an edge made of shark teeth, on display in the National Museum of Scotland in Edinburgh. The logic of the weapon is pretty solid.

Sounds a bit like a https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Macuahuitl#/search!

Posted by: hazmick Feb 13 2017, 03:55 AM

QUOTE(TheCheshireKhajiit @ Feb 13 2017, 03:45 AM) *

QUOTE(hazmick @ Feb 12 2017, 08:38 PM) *

I saw a really cool 'sword' with an edge made of shark teeth, on display in the National Museum of Scotland in Edinburgh. The logic of the weapon is pretty solid.

Sounds a bit like a https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Macuahuitl#/search!

Not quite, though the Argonian style macuahuitl is an awesome looking weapon.

The shark tooth stuff was from Kiribati.

Posted by: Uleni Athram Feb 13 2017, 04:01 AM

QUOTE(TheCheshireKhajiit @ Feb 13 2017, 11:17 AM) *

QUOTE(Uleni Athram @ Feb 12 2017, 07:41 PM) *

Another weapon that piqued my interest recently would be the trench knife. It offers all the uses a knife could have with the addition of brass knuckles. Very simple in its form and function. That's why I like it. That's why I like it a lot.

Uleni, have you been watching Boardwalk Empire? If not, you will find a new appreciation for this weapon if you start!

Aye, I have, but only the pilot episode lol As much as I'm hooked to it, Peaky Blinders demands that I finish it first before letting my eye wander over other shows.

Speaking of Peaky Blinders, let me talk a little about their hats. Yes. Their hats. They're melee weapons in their own right. Apparently the real Peaky Blinders got their names/named themselves as such because of it; the peaks of their (stylish) caps have razors sewn into them, and the gangsters use it to blind people in brawls.

Mmm mmm mmmm. As much as I like the classic tools, improvised stuff like this? Awesome.

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=v4odL3rZkZc

The hats in action.

Posted by: TheCheshireKhajiit Feb 13 2017, 04:15 AM

QUOTE(hazmick @ Feb 12 2017, 08:55 PM) *

QUOTE(TheCheshireKhajiit @ Feb 13 2017, 03:45 AM) *

QUOTE(hazmick @ Feb 12 2017, 08:38 PM) *

I saw a really cool 'sword' with an edge made of shark teeth, on display in the National Museum of Scotland in Edinburgh. The logic of the weapon is pretty solid.

Sounds a bit like a https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Macuahuitl#/search!

Not quite, though the Argonian style macuahuitl is an awesome looking weapon.

The shark tooth stuff was from Kiribati.

Khajiit found an image!
https://i.imgur.com/x5P9VPJ.jpg

QUOTE(Uleni Athram @ Feb 12 2017, 09:01 PM) *

Aye, I have, but only the pilot episode lol As much as I'm hooked to it, Peaky Blinders demands that I finish it first before letting my eye wander over other shows.

Speaking of Peaky Blinders, let me talk a little about their hats. Yes. Their hats. They're melee weapons in their own right. Apparently the real Peaky Blinders got their names/named themselves as such because of it; the peaks of their (stylish) caps have razors sewn into them, and the gangsters use it to blind people in brawls.

Mmm mmm mmmm. As much as I like the classic tools, improvised stuff like this? Awesome.

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=v4odL3rZkZc

The hats in action.

Wow, Khajiit would really like to see that vid but it says BBC blocked it. Curse you BBC!

Posted by: Uleni Athram Feb 13 2017, 04:19 AM

:0

Try this

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=aPAavwqeirE

Posted by: TheCheshireKhajiit Feb 13 2017, 04:21 AM

QUOTE(Uleni Athram @ Feb 12 2017, 09:19 PM) *

:0

Try this

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=aPAavwqeirE

Nothing doin' with that either. Khajiit should probably just check out the show on Netflix!

Posted by: Uleni Athram Feb 13 2017, 04:27 AM

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YouTube and BBC, I am disappoint

But yeah, catch it on Netflix; it's legit af

Posted by: TheCheshireKhajiit Feb 13 2017, 04:33 AM

QUOTE(Uleni Athram @ Feb 12 2017, 09:27 PM) *

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YouTube and BBC, I am disappoint

But yeah, catch it on Netflix; it's legit af

Will do. Probably pick it up after this one is finished with Hemlock Grove.

Posted by: Dark Reaper Feb 13 2017, 05:15 AM

QUOTE(TheCheshireKhajiit @ Feb 12 2017, 08:45 PM) *

Sounds a bit like a https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Macuahuitl#/search!


Ah https://youtu.be/G_92uEqnUE4! Honestly I'd hate to be hit by that thing.

Posted by: TheCheshireKhajiit Feb 13 2017, 05:48 AM

QUOTE(Dark Reaper @ Feb 12 2017, 10:15 PM) *

QUOTE(TheCheshireKhajiit @ Feb 12 2017, 08:45 PM) *

Sounds a bit like a https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Macuahuitl#/search!


Ah https://youtu.be/G_92uEqnUE4! Honestly I'd hate to be hit by that thing.

Yeah!!!

Khajiit really liked that mission.

Posted by: mirocu Feb 13 2017, 08:08 AM

No love for the nunchucks thus far?


Have one I made myself... tongue.gif

Posted by: TheCheshireKhajiit Feb 13 2017, 08:57 AM

QUOTE(mirocu @ Feb 13 2017, 01:08 AM) *

No love for the nunchucks thus far?


Have one I made myself... tongue.gif

Khajiit has always been curious, is there a standard length for the chain between the two handles in nunchucks? Also, why chuck nuns?

Posted by: mirocu Feb 13 2017, 09:00 AM

There may be but I have no clue. I just made it because it was fun, even practiced swinging with it a little. Had to be careful or else I'd hit myself in the noggin tongue.gif

Posted by: TheCheshireKhajiit Feb 13 2017, 09:01 AM

QUOTE(mirocu @ Feb 13 2017, 02:00 AM) *

There may be but I have no clue. I just made it because it was fun, even practiced swinging with it a little. Had to be careful or else I'd hit myself in the noggin tongue.gif

Bahahaha!

So the ones you made, what did you make them out of? Do they work good?

Posted by: mirocu Feb 13 2017, 09:10 AM

QUOTE(TheCheshireKhajiit @ Feb 13 2017, 09:01 AM) *

So the ones you made, what did you make them out of? Do they work good?

Just round rods and a string looped several times. Stronger than you'd think. And for a homemade contraption they work.

Posted by: TheCheshireKhajiit Feb 13 2017, 09:13 AM

QUOTE(mirocu @ Feb 13 2017, 02:10 AM) *

QUOTE(TheCheshireKhajiit @ Feb 13 2017, 09:01 AM) *

So the ones you made, what did you make them out of? Do they work good?

Just round rods and a string looped several times. Stronger than you'd think. And for a homemade contraption they work.

Like wooden dowel rods?

Posted by: mirocu Feb 13 2017, 09:27 AM

.......





Maybe? Dowel is a word not in my vocabulary tongue.gif Wooden rods is my best explanation.

Posted by: Kiln Feb 13 2017, 02:23 PM

QUOTE(mirocu @ Feb 13 2017, 08:27 AM) *

.......





Maybe? Dowel is a word not in my vocabulary tongue.gif Wooden rods is my best explanation.


noun
1.
A peg of wood, metal, or plastic without a distinct head, used for holding together components of a structure.


Pretty much the same thing.

Posted by: Decrepit Feb 13 2017, 02:42 PM

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iwsnU2vj69o.

Posted by: Uleni Athram Feb 13 2017, 02:51 PM

Skallagrim! I remember encountering him on YouTube when I clicked his videos about the realism of combat in certain games.

Posted by: TheCheshireKhajiit Feb 13 2017, 06:34 PM

QUOTE(Decrepit @ Feb 13 2017, 07:42 AM) *

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iwsnU2vj69o.

Wow, those were some astonishingly beautiful swords! Like him though, Khajiit would never buy one if he had the money. A plainer battle ready sword would do just fine.

Posted by: Decrepit Feb 18 2017, 03:34 AM

For some years now one of my favorite medieval melee weapons is one that doesn't get much exposure in either movies/TV or games...the poleaxe, a weapon primarily designed for plate vs plate combat. Here's a http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LdVYW9r2G3U video. (Of the two weapons seen here, I prefer the look of the business end of the poleaxe wielded by the "knight" with the red/cross surcoat. Whether it is the best of the two designs from a practical standpoint I do not know.)

Posted by: TheCheshireKhajiit Feb 18 2017, 03:44 AM

QUOTE(Decrepit @ Feb 17 2017, 08:34 PM) *

For some years now one of my favorite medieval melee weapons is one that doesn't get much exposure in either movies/TV or games...the poleaxe, a weapon primarily designed for plate vs plate combat. Here's a http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LdVYW9r2G3U video. (Of the two weapons seen here, I prefer the look of the business end of the poleaxe wielded by the "knight" with the red/cross surcoat. Whether it is the best of the two designs from a practical standpoint I do not know.)

Hellz yeah!! Khajiit loves polearms! Really big fan of halberds, poleaxes, guandao, and naginata, specifically! Polehammers are cool too (which this one believes the guy in the red and white duds in the video is using)!

Posted by: SubRosa Feb 18 2017, 04:08 AM

That was an excellent demonstration. Not only because of the fighting itself, but how they explained every move, showed how it would work if it succeeded, and how it could be countered. A fantastic resource for any writer out there who wants to depict realistic melee fighting. I also liked how when the one fella got the other down on the ground he immediately drew the misericorde and went for the stab to the face. People who only watch movies don't realize this, but that is how a great many medieval combats ended.

Posted by: TheCheshireKhajiit Feb 18 2017, 04:11 AM

QUOTE(SubRosa @ Feb 17 2017, 09:08 PM) *

That was an excellent demonstration. Not only because of the fighting itself, but how they explained every move, showed how it would work if it succeeded, and how it could be countered. A fantastic resource for any writer out there who wants to depict realistic melee fighting. I also liked how when the one fella got the other down on the ground he immediately drew the misericorde and went for the stab to the face. People who only watch movies don't realize this, but that is how a great many medieval combats ended.

Yep, slim blade right through the visor slit.

Posted by: hazmick Feb 18 2017, 04:26 AM

Interesting stuff. I've visited the Royal Armouries Museum in Leeds a couple of times - lots of awesome gear on display there, including replicas of some swords used in the LotR films.

Posted by: TheCheshireKhajiit Feb 18 2017, 04:39 AM

QUOTE(hazmick @ Feb 17 2017, 09:26 PM) *

Interesting stuff. I've visited the Royal Armouries Museum in Leeds a couple of times - lots of awesome gear on display there, including replicas of some swords used in the LotR films.

Speaking of LotR weapons, here is one of Khajiit's favorites:
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Glamdring!

Posted by: Dark Reaper Feb 18 2017, 04:52 AM

Reaper likes Glamdring happy.gif.

Posted by: TheCheshireKhajiit Feb 18 2017, 05:28 AM

QUOTE(Dark Reaper @ Feb 17 2017, 09:52 PM) *

Reaper likes Glamdring happy.gif.

Would one say it is a "sharp" sword? tongue.gif

Posted by: Decrepit Feb 20 2017, 03:05 PM

QUOTE(TheCheshireKhajiit @ Feb 17 2017, 08:44 PM) *

QUOTE(Decrepit @ Feb 17 2017, 08:34 PM) *

For some years now one of my favorite medieval melee weapons is one that doesn't get much exposure in either movies/TV or games...the poleaxe, a weapon primarily designed for plate vs plate combat. Here's a http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LdVYW9r2G3U video. (Of the two weapons seen here, I prefer the look of the business end of the poleaxe wielded by the "knight" with the red/cross surcoat. Whether it is the best of the two designs from a practical standpoint I do not know.)

Hellz yeah!! Khajiit loves polearms! Really big fan of halberds, poleaxes, guandao, and naginata, specifically! Polehammers are cool too (which this one believes the guy in the red and white duds in the video is using)!
I'm sorta with you all this, though halberds are imo different different enough to be their own breed. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=92_TKngfYFQ&t=3s.

Posted by: Uleni Athram Feb 26 2017, 09:24 PM

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The Falcata tho.

I'm having a little crazy obsession with this type of sword recently. At first I was a little put off by its strange curve, but as I looked into it more and more it kinda grew on me. Plus Orcrist, IMO the most beautiful sword in both the Hobbit trilogy and the LoTR trilogy, looks a lot like one.

Posted by: mirocu Feb 26 2017, 09:29 PM

I bet it glows red when Uleni is nearby tongue.gif

Posted by: Uleni Athram Feb 26 2017, 09:46 PM

Everything glows red when I'm around gahaha

Posted by: TheCheshireKhajiit Feb 26 2017, 09:55 PM

QUOTE(Uleni Athram @ Feb 26 2017, 02:24 PM) *

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The Falcata tho.

I'm having a little crazy obsession with this type of sword recently. At first I was a little put off by its strange curve, but as I looked into it more and more it kinda grew on me. Plus Orcrist, IMO the most beautiful sword in both the Hobbit trilogy and the LoTR trilogy, looks a lot like one.

Ah, there's a nice Celtic weapon for ya!

Posted by: SubRosa Feb 26 2017, 11:08 PM

QUOTE(Uleni Athram @ Feb 26 2017, 03:24 PM) *

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The Falcata tho.

I'm having a little crazy obsession with this type of sword recently. At first I was a little put off by its strange curve, but as I looked into it more and more it kinda grew on me. Plus Orcrist, IMO the most beautiful sword in both the Hobbit trilogy and the LoTR trilogy, looks a lot like one.

I have always thought those were cool weapons. The Greeks had an almost identical sword called a Kopis. It seems to have been a favorite of heavy cavalry. Alexander is often depicted wielding one. By putting all the weight forward, it would have been a powerful chopping weapon. Good against people wearing armor.

Posted by: TheCheshireKhajiit Feb 26 2017, 11:30 PM

Here is one of Khajiit's favorite blades:
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It's called a Khopesh. It's from the ancient Middle East, probably most famously used by the ancient Egyptians. Khajiit just loves its shape!

Posted by: Uleni Athram Feb 27 2017, 12:23 AM

@SubRosa: Funny thing was, I was actually kinda confused whether the picture I chose was a Falcata or a Kopis. They just looked so identical! Heh. Looking at some of the Kopis now, I kinda get why they've used it as a cavalry weapon; the middle curves seem like brutally effective implementations for lopping heads when you're on a horse!


@TheCheshireKhajiit: Ahh, the sickle sword! Nice! You know, the khopesh is eerily similar to the ebony scimitar seen in Morrowind's Tribunal expansion. Which would kinda make sense, since the Dunmer have some Egyptian allusions in their culture. Speaking of sickle swords, here's my personal favorite; the Ethiopian shotel. I encountered this beauty in a video game, and I've been in love since. Apparently it was designed IRL to work around shields and other defenses to hit the enemy. Interesting stuff.

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Posted by: hazmick Feb 27 2017, 12:26 AM

QUOTE(Uleni Athram @ Feb 27 2017, 12:23 AM) *
Speaking of sickle swords, here's my personal favorite; the Ethiopian shotel. I encountered this beauty in a video game, and I've been in love since. Apparently it was designed IRL to work around shields and other defenses to hit the enemy. Interesting stuff.

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I remember that from Bladestorm: Hundred Years War. Wielded by the Abyssinian units.

Posted by: Uleni Athram Feb 27 2017, 12:37 AM

QUOTE(hazmick @ Feb 27 2017, 08:26 AM) *

QUOTE(Uleni Athram @ Feb 27 2017, 12:23 AM) *
Speaking of sickle swords, here's my personal favorite; the Ethiopian shotel. I encountered this beauty in a video game, and I've been in love since. Apparently it was designed IRL to work around shields and other defenses to hit the enemy. Interesting stuff.

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I remember that from Bladestorm: Hundred Years War. Wielded by the Abyssinian units.

Good taste in video games, hazmick; Bladestorm: Hundred Years War was unique for me in that it actually allowed you to control, and fight alongside, your chosen units in a RTS/Hack-n-Slash hybrid kind of way. Real different from the usual one-man army stuff you usually see in Koei's Dynasty Warrior games.

As for me, I remember the shotel from Dark Souls 1. Just like IRL, it allowed you to bypass the enemy's active block, which was a very big thing for me in PvP lol

Posted by: TheCheshireKhajiit Feb 27 2017, 12:43 AM

Oh yes, Khajiit has heard of the shotel before. It was featured in an episode of Forged in Fire once. Wicked little blade, for sure!

Posted by: SubRosa Feb 27 2017, 12:52 AM

QUOTE(Uleni Athram @ Feb 26 2017, 06:23 PM) *

@SubRosa: Funny thing was, I was actually kinda confused whether the picture I chose was a Falcata or a Kopis. They just looked so identical! Heh. Looking at some of the Kopis now, I kinda get why they've used it as a cavalry weapon; the middle curves seem like brutally effective implementations for lopping heads when you're on a horse!

The Macedonian army had many elite formations within it. But the most prestigious and perhaps famous were the Companion Cavalry, led by Alexander himself. They were heavily armored horsemen, who specialized in shock (i.e. melee) combat.

Their opposite numbers in the Persian military were even more heavily armed and armored. After the Persians created their empire, their worst enemy often turned out to be other Persians, in the form of rebel Princes with an eye to killing whoever the current King of Kings was to take his place. Since these battles came down to Persian vs. Persian, and they hinged upon the leaders not only fighting, but being the one who lived, the Persian cavalry adopted heavier and heavier armor and weapons.

By the time Alexander invaded Persia their heavy cavalry was even more heavily armed and armored than the Companion cavalry. So the Macedonians really needed weapons like the Kopis and their lances to make any kind of dent (pun intended!), in that thick Imperial Persian armor.

Posted by: Uleni Athram Feb 27 2017, 01:13 AM

QUOTE(SubRosa @ Feb 27 2017, 08:52 AM) *

QUOTE(Uleni Athram @ Feb 26 2017, 06:23 PM) *

@SubRosa: Funny thing was, I was actually kinda confused whether the picture I chose was a Falcata or a Kopis. They just looked so identical! Heh. Looking at some of the Kopis now, I kinda get why they've used it as a cavalry weapon; the middle curves seem like brutally effective implementations for lopping heads when you're on a horse!

The Macedonian army had many elite formations within it. But the most prestigious and perhaps famous were the Companion Cavalry, led by Alexander himself. They were heavily armored horsemen, who specialized in shock (i.e. melee) combat.

Their opposite numbers in the Persian military were even more heavily armed and armored. After the Persians created their empire, their worst enemy often turned out to be other Persians, in the form of rebel Princes with an eye to killing whoever the current King of Kings was to take his place. Since these battles came down to Persian vs. Persian, and they hinged upon the leaders not only fighting, but being the one who lived, the Persian cavalry adopted heavier and heavier armor and weapons.

By the time Alexander invaded Persia their heavy cavalry was even more heavily armed and armored than the Companion cavalry. So the Macedonians really needed weapons like the Kopis and their lances to make any kind of dent (pun intended!), in that Imperial thick Persian armor.

Ahh, well that explains why it was shaped like it was. Just like what you said earlier, more weight forward meant more power. So in this case its main use was to put the hurt on the boys in armor, yes? I thought its main use was more along the lines of an anti-light infantry weapon TBH, where you ran down fleeing stragglers/engaged in infantry-vs-cavalry melee and used the Kopis' distinguished curve (and your elevated position) to just effectively collect heads. Now I know!

Posted by: TheCheshireKhajiit Feb 27 2017, 01:14 AM

QUOTE(SubRosa @ Feb 26 2017, 05:52 PM) *

QUOTE(Uleni Athram @ Feb 26 2017, 06:23 PM) *

@SubRosa: Funny thing was, I was actually kinda confused whether the picture I chose was a Falcata or a Kopis. They just looked so identical! Heh. Looking at some of the Kopis now, I kinda get why they've used it as a cavalry weapon; the middle curves seem like brutally effective implementations for lopping heads when you're on a horse!

The Macedonian army had many elite formations within it. But the most prestigious and perhaps famous were the Companion Cavalry, led by Alexander himself. They were heavily armored horsemen, who specialized in shock (i.e. melee) combat.

Their opposite numbers in the Persian military were even more heavily armed and armored. After the Persians created their empire, their worst enemy often turned out to be other Persians, in the form of rebel Princes with an eye to killing whoever the current King of Kings was to take his place. Since these battles came down to Persian vs. Persian, and they hinged upon the leaders not only fighting, but being the one who lived, the Persian cavalry adopted heavier and heavier armor and weapons.

By the time Alexander invaded Persia their heavy cavalry was even more heavily armed and armored than the Companion cavalry. So the Macedonians really needed weapons like the Kopis and their lances to make any kind of dent (pun intended!), in that Imperial thick Persian armor.
Man Khajiit loves ancient warfare!

Posted by: Uleni Athram Feb 27 2017, 01:19 AM

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QUOTE(SubRosa @ Feb 26 2017, 05:52 PM) *

QUOTE(Uleni Athram @ Feb 26 2017, 06:23 PM) *

@SubRosa: Funny thing was, I was actually kinda confused whether the picture I chose was a Falcata or a Kopis. They just looked so identical! Heh. Looking at some of the Kopis now, I kinda get why they've used it as a cavalry weapon; the middle curves seem like brutally effective implementations for lopping heads when you're on a horse!

The Macedonian army had many elite formations within it. But the most prestigious and perhaps famous were the Companion Cavalry, led by Alexander himself. They were heavily armored horsemen, who specialized in shock (i.e. melee) combat.

Their opposite numbers in the Persian military were even more heavily armed and armored. After the Persians created their empire, their worst enemy often turned out to be other Persians, in the form of rebel Princes with an eye to killing whoever the current King of Kings was to take his place. Since these battles came down to Persian vs. Persian, and they hinged upon the leaders not only fighting, but being the one who lived, the Persian cavalry adopted heavier and heavier armor and weapons.

By the time Alexander invaded Persia their heavy cavalry was even more heavily armed and armored than the Companion cavalry. So the Macedonians really needed weapons like the Kopis and their lances to make any kind of dent (pun intended!), in that Imperial thick Persian armor.
Man Khajiit loves ancient warfare!

Somehow, for some reason or another, I smell an Ancient Warfare: Tactics and Strategy Appreciation Thread coming... tongue.gif

Posted by: SubRosa Feb 27 2017, 02:57 AM

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QUOTE(Uleni Athram @ Feb 26 2017, 06:23 PM) *

@SubRosa: Funny thing was, I was actually kinda confused whether the picture I chose was a Falcata or a Kopis. They just looked so identical! Heh. Looking at some of the Kopis now, I kinda get why they've used it as a cavalry weapon; the middle curves seem like brutally effective implementations for lopping heads when you're on a horse!

The Macedonian army had many elite formations within it. But the most prestigious and perhaps famous were the Companion Cavalry, led by Alexander himself. They were heavily armored horsemen, who specialized in shock (i.e. melee) combat.

Their opposite numbers in the Persian military were even more heavily armed and armored. After the Persians created their empire, their worst enemy often turned out to be other Persians, in the form of rebel Princes with an eye to killing whoever the current King of Kings was to take his place. Since these battles came down to Persian vs. Persian, and they hinged upon the leaders not only fighting, but being the one who lived, the Persian cavalry adopted heavier and heavier armor and weapons.

By the time Alexander invaded Persia their heavy cavalry was even more heavily armed and armored than the Companion cavalry. So the Macedonians really needed weapons like the Kopis and their lances to make any kind of dent (pun intended!), in that Imperial thick Persian armor.

Ahh, well that explains why it was shaped like it was. Just like what you said earlier, more weight forward meant more power. So in this case its main use was to put the hurt on the boys in armor, yes? I thought its main use was more along the lines of an anti-light infantry weapon TBH, where you ran down fleeing stragglers/engaged in infantry-vs-cavalry melee and used the Kopis' distinguished curve (and your elevated position) to just effectively collect heads. Now I know!

I am sure it would have been great for hacking limbs and heads clean off as well. Especially given the added height (and thus power) achieved from striking from horseback down on someone on the ground. It is not the most versatile weapon. You can pretty much only chop with it. But it is very powerful. I always thought it would be the perfect weapon for a Highlander Immortal.

Posted by: Uleni Athram Mar 5 2017, 07:57 PM

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LE SNIPS

Or an Ayleid noble/knight/cavalry. Reading the new books about the Ayleids in ES:O, alongside the existing ones, and then thinking about it for a while, pretty much convinced me that they're basically the Tamrielan equivalents of the Greek city-states! Greek city states with a little bit of Mayincatec thrown in, I suppose.

Posted by: Decrepit May 25 2017, 02:54 PM

Scholagladiatoria reviews http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bV4MhSCK0_o.

Posted by: TheCheshireKhajiit Jun 1 2017, 07:37 PM

QUOTE(Decrepit @ May 25 2017, 08:54 AM) *

Scholagladiatoria reviews http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bV4MhSCK0_o.

Damn how did Khajiit miss seeing this?! This one is a fan of the show, the sword fights are well done when they have them.

Posted by: SubRosa Jun 7 2017, 01:44 AM

An interesting thing I noticed in https://youtu.be/klidfZG9oZQ in Wonder Woman is that at one point she morte strikes with her sword. You can see it at 1:08.

Posted by: hazmick Jun 7 2017, 02:11 AM

QUOTE(SubRosa @ Jun 7 2017, 01:44 AM) *

An interesting thing I noticed in https://youtu.be/klidfZG9oZQ in Wonder Woman is that at one point she morte strikes with her sword. You can see it at 1:08.


How does that work with her sword? It's supposed to be sharp enough to cut Superman, so wouldn't she do herself a serious injury?

At any rate, it looks cool as HECK.

Posted by: SubRosa Jun 7 2017, 02:50 AM

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QUOTE(SubRosa @ Jun 7 2017, 01:44 AM) *

An interesting thing I noticed in https://youtu.be/klidfZG9oZQ in Wonder Woman is that at one point she morte strikes with her sword. You can see it at 1:08.


How does that work with her sword? It's supposed to be sharp enough to cut Superman, so wouldn't she do herself a serious injury?

At any rate, it looks cool as HECK.

The sword she has in her eponymous movie is not the same one she uses in BvS. And I don't think it is the same one as from the comics. When you see the movie, you will see what I mean. Otherwise, I don't want to give away any spoilers.

But in any case it would be the same as with a real sword I suppose. There is a way you can grip a double-edged blade with bare hands without cutting yourself. Skallgrim has a video showing how. https://youtu.be/vwuQPfvSSlo


Posted by: hazmick Jun 7 2017, 03:51 AM

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QUOTE(hazmick @ Jun 6 2017, 09:11 PM) *

QUOTE(SubRosa @ Jun 7 2017, 01:44 AM) *

An interesting thing I noticed in https://youtu.be/klidfZG9oZQ in Wonder Woman is that at one point she morte strikes with her sword. You can see it at 1:08.


How does that work with her sword? It's supposed to be sharp enough to cut Superman, so wouldn't she do herself a serious injury?

At any rate, it looks cool as HECK.

The sword she has in her eponymous movie is not the same one she uses in BvS. And I don't think it is the same one as from the comics. When you see the movie, you will see what I mean. Otherwise, I don't want to give away any spoilers.

But in any case it would be the same as with a real sword I suppose. There is a way you can grip a double-edged blade with bare hands without cutting yourself. Skallgrim has a video showing how. https://youtu.be/vwuQPfvSSlo


Yeah I'm familiar with the Mordhau technique, and it's really cool to see it being used in WW. I still haven't seen the movie, but when I do I'll keep an eye out for sword stuff.

I saw a cool video about the sword the other day, if I can find it again I'll drop it in here.

EDIT: Ah, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RqDDZpjYCx4

Posted by: TheCheshireKhajiit Jun 7 2017, 04:32 AM

Khajiit is reminded of Sophitia and Cassandra from the Soul Calibur series when he sees all of this. Also, https://i.imgur.com/VaoICvB.jpg!!

Posted by: SubRosa Jun 7 2017, 10:32 PM

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QUOTE(SubRosa @ Jun 7 2017, 02:50 AM) *

QUOTE(hazmick @ Jun 6 2017, 09:11 PM) *

QUOTE(SubRosa @ Jun 7 2017, 01:44 AM) *

An interesting thing I noticed in https://youtu.be/klidfZG9oZQ in Wonder Woman is that at one point she morte strikes with her sword. You can see it at 1:08.


How does that work with her sword? It's supposed to be sharp enough to cut Superman, so wouldn't she do herself a serious injury?

At any rate, it looks cool as HECK.

The sword she has in her eponymous movie is not the same one she uses in BvS. And I don't think it is the same one as from the comics. When you see the movie, you will see what I mean. Otherwise, I don't want to give away any spoilers.

But in any case it would be the same as with a real sword I suppose. There is a way you can grip a double-edged blade with bare hands without cutting yourself. Skallgrim has a video showing how. https://youtu.be/vwuQPfvSSlo


Yeah I'm familiar with the Mordhau technique, and it's really cool to see it being used in WW. I still haven't seen the movie, but when I do I'll keep an eye out for sword stuff.

I saw a cool video about the sword the other day, if I can find it again I'll drop it in here.

EDIT: Ah, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RqDDZpjYCx4

I watched that same video a few days ago! smile.gif

QUOTE(TheCheshireKhajiit @ Jun 6 2017, 11:32 PM) *

Khajiit is reminded of Sophitia and Cassandra from the Soul Calibur series when he sees all of this. Also, https://i.imgur.com/VaoICvB.jpg!!

Sophitia was my favorite in Soul Calibur. And Lizardman. They both had the same sword and shield fighting style.

Posted by: TheCheshireKhajiit Aug 24 2017, 05:49 PM

https://i.imgur.com/JF2aJhs.jpg
Khajiit loves the form of these swords.

Posted by: Decrepit Sep 1 2017, 04:34 PM

Shadiversity: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8quyRVODg4s?

Posted by: TheCheshireKhajiit Sep 3 2017, 04:29 PM

*Derp* we were talking about the one from the show.

Posted by: Uleni Athram Sep 3 2017, 06:42 PM

Greatsword, I'd wager.


Posted by: SubRosa Sep 3 2017, 07:51 PM

I do not see how you could wield that with one hand, so I would have to go with greatsword just on that.

Posted by: Decrepit Dec 3 2017, 04:37 AM

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fa9pTtF87FQ. Be aware that the video begins to repeat itself somewhere around the twenty minute mark and doesn't resume new footage until about minute 37. (The repeat material is obviously easy to skip.) Lots of interesting info on rediscovering proper gear and technique.

Posted by: mirocu Dec 3 2017, 09:00 AM

Planning to get a https://www.fritidochprylar.se/uploads/thumbnails/408608706ff88452b0adc0b4e806429fc89907de_1600x1600.jpg later though prolly not until next year. Good for collecting and home defense... wink.gif


Posted by: TheCheshireKhajiit Dec 3 2017, 01:10 PM

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Planning to get a https://www.fritidochprylar.se/uploads/thumbnails/408608706ff88452b0adc0b4e806429fc89907de_1600x1600.jpg later though prolly not until next year. Good for collecting and home defense... wink.gif

Wakizashi might be better for the tighter confines of the home.

Posted by: mirocu Dec 3 2017, 01:23 PM

Yes, I have thought of that. But it won't be a home defense weapon for realz (unless I'm desperate) but rather a collector's piece. Plus, I wanna be able to say I have a katana.... biggrin.gif

Posted by: TheCheshireKhajiit Dec 3 2017, 02:05 PM

QUOTE(mirocu @ Dec 3 2017, 06:23 AM) *

Yes, I have thought of that. But it won't be a home defense weapon for realz (unless I'm desperate) but rather a collector's piece. Plus, I wanna be able to say I have a katana.... biggrin.gif

Maybe look into getting a set?

Posted by: mirocu Dec 3 2017, 02:08 PM

QUOTE(TheCheshireKhajiit @ Dec 3 2017, 02:05 PM) *

QUOTE(mirocu @ Dec 3 2017, 06:23 AM) *

Yes, I have thought of that. But it won't be a home defense weapon for realz (unless I'm desperate) but rather a collector's piece. Plus, I wanna be able to say I have a katana.... biggrin.gif

Maybe look into getting a set?

I have thought of that too, yes. But that would be more expensive, unless I get a set with less quality and I still want a sword that is "made for business" so to speak.

Posted by: TheCheshireKhajiit Dec 3 2017, 02:24 PM

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QUOTE(TheCheshireKhajiit @ Dec 3 2017, 02:05 PM) *

QUOTE(mirocu @ Dec 3 2017, 06:23 AM) *

Yes, I have thought of that. But it won't be a home defense weapon for realz (unless I'm desperate) but rather a collector's piece. Plus, I wanna be able to say I have a katana.... biggrin.gif

Maybe look into getting a set?

I have thought of that too, yes. But that would be more expensive, unless I get a set with less quality and I still want a sword that is "made for business" so to speak.

Yeah.

Posted by: mirocu Dec 3 2017, 02:26 PM

This particular one is advertised as being as close to the original as it can get, and that's why I want it smile.gif

Posted by: TheCheshireKhajiit Dec 3 2017, 03:16 PM

QUOTE(mirocu @ Dec 3 2017, 07:26 AM) *

This particular one is advertised as being as close to the original as it can get, and that's why I want it smile.gif

Was it forged on Japan?

Posted by: mirocu Dec 3 2017, 03:19 PM

QUOTE(TheCheshireKhajiit @ Dec 3 2017, 03:16 PM) *

QUOTE(mirocu @ Dec 3 2017, 07:26 AM) *

This particular one is advertised as being as close to the original as it can get, and that's why I want it smile.gif

Was it forged on Japan?

I don't think so, so I guess location and time are the things not authentic about it.

Posted by: TheCheshireKhajiit Dec 3 2017, 03:25 PM

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QUOTE(TheCheshireKhajiit @ Dec 3 2017, 03:16 PM) *

QUOTE(mirocu @ Dec 3 2017, 07:26 AM) *

This particular one is advertised as being as close to the original as it can get, and that's why I want it smile.gif

Was it forged on Japan?

I don't think so, so I guess location and time are the things not authentic about it.

Well the method can be done anywhere, it should be fine.

Posted by: Decrepit Sep 29 2018, 05:12 PM

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=afqhBODc_8U, in which many variables do not come into play (as discussed during the conclusion).

Posted by: SubRosa Sep 29 2018, 05:27 PM

I saw some links to that over the last few days too. I agree that the spear is an excellent weapon. It can be found everywhere. It is cheap and easy to produce. Perfect for arming mass levies of peasants. In the hands of someone who has trained in it, it is a very deadly weapon. Even in the hands of someone with very little training, it is still effective as long as they stand in a straight line with a few thousand other people and don't move.

But historically, when spear-based armies like the Macedonians met sword-based armies like the Romans, the spears always lose. Pydna, Cynoscephalae, etc... The spear is limited, and its very range advantage becomes a mortal disadvantage once an enemy gets past the point. Or gets around them. Swords on the other hand, have a lot more options in how to use them. They are much better at close quarters. Finally, they are ideal for armies that move and maneuver.

Posted by: TheCheshireKhajiit Sep 29 2018, 06:21 PM

Spears are the “Kings of weapons” according to the Ancient Chinese, and Khajiit totally agrees. We need more games with spears as weapons.

Posted by: Uleni Athram Oct 28 2018, 11:47 AM

I like to think of the spear as the melee equivalent of the Jab. Tools to both rain death from afar and to maintain distance. And while I don’t know much how well the Spear is regarded in its own community, most striking systems regard the Jab as *the* most important part of a striker’s arsenal. Just so versatile and important. Makes me tear up just thinking about it, tbh.

Funny you guys are talking about Spears tho. I’m on a Carthage/Greek binge rn, and I’ve been watching a whole lot of documentaries/reading stuff about them, particularly the former.

Anyway I’m just here to articulate my Appreciation for the melee weapon that is the Falcata. I posted about it earlier in this thread, but damn! That sword is one sexy fella!

Posted by: TheCheshireKhajiit Oct 28 2018, 01:53 PM

Khajiit thinks it’s telling that just before firearms became the main weapon of soldiers, massed pikes made a comeback as the dominant force on European battlefields. Even after muskets became standard, what did they do? Put a frickin’ metal spike on the end of it!

Posted by: mirocu Oct 28 2018, 03:11 PM

QUOTE(TheCheshireKhajiit @ Oct 28 2018, 01:53 PM) *

Khajiit thinks it’s telling that just before firearms became the main weapon of soldiers, massed pikes made a comeback as the dominant force on European battlefields. Even after muskets became standard, what did they do? Put a frickin’ metal spike on the end of it!

Old habits Die Hard™ biggrin.gif

Posted by: SubRosa Oct 28 2018, 04:25 PM

QUOTE(TheCheshireKhajiit @ Oct 28 2018, 08:53 AM) *

Khajiit thinks it’s telling that just before firearms became the main weapon of soldiers, massed pikes made a comeback as the dominant force on European battlefields. Even after muskets became standard, what did they do? Put a frickin’ metal spike on the end of it!

The pike, and the bayonet, became so prevalent because spears are an effective deterrent to cavalry. Unlike in movies, in real life horses will not impale themselves upon a row of spears. So to defend against cavalry, infantry would simply stand still and put out their spears. In the time of muskets they would fix bayonets and the do the same. They even developed circular formations like the schiltrom and later squares so the cavalry could not ride around them and charge them from behind. The British did this to great effect at Waterloo.

Though it should be noted that once you do this, you are entirely on the defensive. A schiltrom or bayonet square cannot move. The muskets could not even be fired, because the early bayonets were of the plug type. They literally plugged into the end of the barrel. So it basically becomes a standoff. The cavalry cannot get at you because of the spears/bayonets. But you cannot get at the cavalry because you are trapped in a static formation that cannot move (if it tries to move, then gaps will form in the spear hedge. The cavalry will exploit them, charge in, and literally kill everyone).

Posted by: TheCheshireKhajiit Oct 28 2018, 04:44 PM

Related to all of this, https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tercio is an article for the Spanish infantry formation known as a Tercio.

Posted by: Decrepit Oct 28 2018, 05:15 PM

Speaking of swords, the long held view that in RL it is impractical to carry them on the back is apparently beginning to be reassessed. Here's https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0EWi2DnDoaI.

Posted by: TheCheshireKhajiit Oct 28 2018, 06:06 PM

QUOTE(Decrepit @ Oct 28 2018, 11:15 AM) *

Speaking of swords, the long held view that in RL it is impractical to carried them on the back is apparently beginning to be reassessed. Here's https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0EWi2DnDoaI.

It makes sense for weight distribution while traveling and maybe certain other situations, so depending on what a fighter would be doing while in the field, a back sheathe could be useful. This one definitely doesn’t see a common frontline soldier needing something like this, but a scout might find it useful. Khajiit figured for it to be viable that it would require a special “back sheathe” attached to the baldric. This one would like to point out that the guy still had a really hard time getting it back in maybe 50-75% of the time once he drew it, but the design does seem solid so Khajiit sees no reason why ancient-medieval craftsmen couldn’t have come up with a similar design.

Posted by: SubRosa Oct 28 2018, 06:56 PM

I have seen some of these vids purporting back-sheathing to be viable, but have not taken the time to watch them yet. One thing that I do recall in an old vid of Skallgrim's was that he mentioned you could always take a sheathed sword and hang it (with the sheath and swordbelt) over one shoulder, the same way as rifle. It would not be ideal for any kind of quick draw, but it does strike me as a comfortable way to carry a greatsword over long distances.

Posted by: TheCheshireKhajiit Oct 28 2018, 07:04 PM

QUOTE(SubRosa @ Oct 28 2018, 12:56 PM) *

I have seen some of these vids purporting back-sheathing to be viable, but have not taken the time to watch them yet. One thing that I do recall in an old vid of Skallgrim's was that he mentioned you could always take a sheathed sword and hang it (with the sheath and swordbelt) over one shoulder, the same way as rifle. It would not be ideal for any kind of quick draw, but it does strike me as a comfortable way to carry a greatsword over long distances.

This.

Posted by: SubRosa Oct 28 2018, 07:54 PM

QUOTE(Decrepit @ Oct 28 2018, 12:15 PM) *

Speaking of swords, the long held view that in RL it is impractical to carried them on the back is apparently beginning to be reassessed. Here's https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0EWi2DnDoaI.

I finally did see it. Interesting, and very brilliant scabbard he invented in order to draw a longsword from his back. Of course the very fact that had to invent something new to make it possible does not invalidate the statement that in real life, people did not do this. Because no one had that custom scabbard of his in Medieval Europe, or the Roman Mediterranean, etc... But in his defense, he does point out that the ideal use for this is not in a historical setting, but rather in a fictional Fantasy setting. I agree that it is indeed ideal for adventurers, from Geralt to Aragorn.

Posted by: Decrepit Dec 11 2018, 12:41 AM

Recently been watching videos from a TY channel focusing on various aspects of medieval soldiery I don't recall having come across before. Here's an episode titled https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MZUgxWLfCwY? I doubt anything seen here will be new to readers of this thread, but it is well made and entertaining.

Posted by: Uleni Athram Dec 11 2018, 12:52 AM

The polite and friendly Denethor! Hahaha I watched his videos before, his series on medieval food, and that guy’s just jubilant! Glad to see a fellow Chorrolesterol enjoying him too.

Posted by: TheCheshireKhajiit Dec 11 2018, 01:21 AM

QUOTE(Uleni Athram @ Dec 10 2018, 05:52 PM) *

The polite and friendly Denethor! Hahaha I watched his videos before, his series on medieval food, and that guy’s just jubilant! Glad to see a fellow Chorrolesterol enjoying him too.

Well Khajiit would be jubilant too if he got to play around with swords and [censored] all day laugh.gif

Posted by: Uleni Athram Dec 11 2018, 05:50 AM

QUOTE(TheCheshireKhajiit @ Dec 11 2018, 09:21 AM) *

QUOTE(Uleni Athram @ Dec 10 2018, 05:52 PM) *

The polite and friendly Denethor! Hahaha I watched his videos before, his series on medieval food, and that guy’s just jubilant! Glad to see a fellow Chorrolesterol enjoying him too.

Well Khajiit would be jubilant too if he got to play around with swords and [censored] all day laugh.gif

Primordial Joy, I call it. It’s in every human’s DNA.

Posted by: TheCheshireKhajiit Dec 11 2018, 06:54 AM

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QUOTE(TheCheshireKhajiit @ Dec 11 2018, 09:21 AM) *

QUOTE(Uleni Athram @ Dec 10 2018, 05:52 PM) *

The polite and friendly Denethor! Hahaha I watched his videos before, his series on medieval food, and that guy’s just jubilant! Glad to see a fellow Chorrolesterol enjoying him too.

Well Khajiit would be jubilant too if he got to play around with swords and [censored] all day laugh.gif

Primordial Joy, I call it. It’s in every human’s DNA.

Khajiit believes this. Whole heartedly.

Posted by: TheCheshireKhajiit Mar 26 2019, 04:28 PM

Khajiit got a new knife yesterday! It’s a https://www.coldsteel.com/kobun2.html, and this one loves it so far!

https://i.imgur.com/01CIcPY.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/hOx3lCd.jpg

It’s very lightweight, but not to the point where it feels flimsy. The blade is 5.5 inches long, and the spine is pretty thick so it’s not going to be bending and such when you stab something. It also arrived shaving sharp. The https://i.imgur.com/WPBK9Mf.jpg of the handle is very narrow with slight palm swells for easier gripping.This might be an issue for people with bigger hands, but it fits Khajiit’s hands quite nicely. This one imagines a nice paracord wrap could help bulk up the handle to eliminate this issue. The sheath is made out of hard plastic and the knife snaps right in and is held quite snugly. It also has a removable metal belt clip. Khajiit would probably have liked for a metal “guard” instead of the hard rubber extension of the handle material, but that’s a minor complaint and honestly a metal guard might not have even been ideal in combination with the sheath. If you are looking for a lightweight knife to take with you on hiking/camping trips or for a conceal and carry knife, the Kobun is worth checking out. Especially for only the $34 and some change this one paid for it from Amazon.

Posted by: mirocu Mar 26 2019, 06:03 PM

Nice! I bet it's much easier to conceal and handle than that katana I never order bigsmile.gif

Posted by: TheCheshireKhajiit Mar 26 2019, 06:05 PM

QUOTE(mirocu @ Mar 26 2019, 12:03 PM) *

Nice! I bet it's much easier to conceal and handle than that katana I never order bigsmile.gif

Lol, yep!
Birb... order your katana!

Posted by: mirocu Mar 26 2019, 06:10 PM

I want to! But I've been having car issues, expensive car issues! And I'm not even done paying through my beak sad.gif

Posted by: TheCheshireKhajiit Mar 26 2019, 06:14 PM

QUOTE(mirocu @ Mar 26 2019, 12:10 PM) *

I want to! But I've been having car issues, expensive car issues! And I'm not even done paying through my beak sad.gif

Aww man, Khajiit understands expensive car troubles. Sorry birb sad.gif

So if you did get a katana, what color scheme would you go for? smile.gif

Posted by: mirocu Mar 26 2019, 06:18 PM

QUOTE(TheCheshireKhajiit @ Mar 26 2019, 06:14 PM) *

So if you did get a katana, what color scheme would you go for? smile.gif

This one biggrin.gif

IPB Image

Posted by: TheCheshireKhajiit Mar 26 2019, 06:31 PM

QUOTE(mirocu @ Mar 26 2019, 12:18 PM) *

QUOTE(TheCheshireKhajiit @ Mar 26 2019, 06:14 PM) *

So if you did get a katana, what color scheme would you go for? smile.gif

This one biggrin.gif

IPB Image

Ooh nice! What color is the saya for that? Just black?

Posted by: mirocu Mar 26 2019, 06:33 PM

QUOTE(TheCheshireKhajiit @ Mar 26 2019, 06:31 PM) *

Ooh nice! What color is the saya for that? Just black?

It's supposed to be like an original, nothing fancier. Apparently it's sharpened like a razor.


This is a black Katana machete

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Posted by: TheCheshireKhajiit Mar 26 2019, 06:45 PM

QUOTE(mirocu @ Mar 26 2019, 12:33 PM) *

QUOTE(TheCheshireKhajiit @ Mar 26 2019, 06:31 PM) *

Ooh nice! What color is the saya for that? Just black?

It's supposed to be like an original, nothing fancier. Apparently it's sharpened like a razor.

Well this one would hope so! Katanas are renowned for their sharpness!

QUOTE(mirocu @ Mar 26 2019, 12:33 PM) *

This is a black Katana machete

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Khajiit has seen that on Amazon. Apparently the handle is made of plastic. Not sure that wrap texture would be too comfy.

Posted by: mirocu Mar 26 2019, 06:47 PM

I want the "real" Katana anyway. I put that in quotes because while it is a Katana, it's not made in Japan and it's not from that time.


I did like that knife Khajiit got btw. Sorry for making it about me tongue.gif

Posted by: TheCheshireKhajiit Mar 26 2019, 06:54 PM

QUOTE(mirocu @ Mar 26 2019, 12:47 PM) *

I did like that knife Khajiit got btw. Sorry for making it about me tongue.gif

No need to apologize birb! Khajiit enjoys hearing/reading about things others want/plan to get!

Posted by: mirocu Mar 26 2019, 07:00 PM

As it happens, the Katana is produced by the same company who made Khajiit's knife.



Special plans for the knife?

Posted by: TheCheshireKhajiit Mar 26 2019, 07:03 PM

QUOTE(mirocu @ Mar 26 2019, 01:00 PM) *

As it happens, the Katana is produced by the same company who made Khajiit's knife.

Cold Steel!

QUOTE(mirocu @ Mar 26 2019, 01:00 PM) *

Special plans for the knife?

None in particular smile.gif
Just felt like buying another knife.

Posted by: Kane Mar 26 2019, 07:03 PM

https://giant.gfycat.com/SilentKlutzyCivet.webm

Posted by: TheCheshireKhajiit Mar 26 2019, 07:05 PM

QUOTE(Kane @ Mar 26 2019, 01:03 PM) *

https://giant.gfycat.com/SilentKlutzyCivet.webm

It’s asking Khajiit to download something sad.gif
Is it supposed to?

Posted by: Kane Mar 26 2019, 07:11 PM

QUOTE(TheCheshireKhajiit @ Mar 26 2019, 02:05 PM) *
QUOTE(Kane @ Mar 26 2019, 01:03 PM) *

https://giant.gfycat.com/SilentKlutzyCivet.webm

It€™s asking Khajiit to download something sad.gif
Is it supposed to?

Strange, should just be a GIF link.

https://gfycat.com/silentklutzycivet-cat

Posted by: SubRosa Mar 26 2019, 07:31 PM

Very cool knife Khajiit. It will doubtlessly come in handy when you sneak...

Posted by: TheCheshireKhajiit Mar 26 2019, 08:33 PM

QUOTE(Kane @ Mar 26 2019, 01:11 PM) *

QUOTE(TheCheshireKhajiit @ Mar 26 2019, 02:05 PM) *
QUOTE(Kane @ Mar 26 2019, 01:03 PM) *

https://giant.gfycat.com/SilentKlutzyCivet.webm

It�€™s asking Khajiit to download something sad.gif
Is it supposed to?

Strange, should just be a GIF link.

https://gfycat.com/silentklutzycivet-cat

Oh yes! That’s exactly how Khajiit feels in this thread! laugh.gif

QUOTE(SubRosa @ Mar 26 2019, 01:31 PM) *

Very cool knife Khajiit. It will doubtlessly come in handy when you sneak...

Doubtlessly! biggrin.gif

Posted by: Decrepit May 4 2019, 03:15 PM

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BSmKaiSlro4 rather than a weapon.

Posted by: Decrepit Jun 21 2019, 08:13 PM

I somehow missed https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FR976PhMbDM when it appeared several months ago. As you might remember, I am quite taken by this duel, both the book and movie, and agree with Skallagrim's assessment(s). Aside from being a darn fine movie duel, it's about as faithful to the book as one could hope. One deference I'll point out. The colonel's opponent in the book is a better swordsman than portrayed here. Book or film he's simply far outclassed by the smaller man, who toys with him throughout with no intent to kill.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ljExTEPNFnM.

Posted by: Decrepit Sep 2 2019, 11:03 PM

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DBxdTkddHaE.

Posted by: SubRosa Sep 2 2019, 11:24 PM

That was really good. It is the first time I ever saw an arrow vs armor recreation where they used period accurate arrows. Usually they use modern high tempered steel for the arrowheads. When in reality arrowheads were always made of iron, which is much softer. Which completely invalidates those recreation attempts.

Posted by: mirocu Nov 26 2019, 06:01 PM

Ordered and just got a boot knife! It's a self-defense dagger (kind of) from none other than Smith&Wesson. Too bad I couldn't get one of their guns too... biggrin.gif

It has quite thin grip but it feels nice to hold and it has a good handguard. Me happy!

Posted by: TheCheshireKhajiit Nov 26 2019, 06:27 PM

QUOTE(mirocu @ Nov 26 2019, 11:01 AM) *

Ordered and just got a boot knife! It's a self-defense dagger (kind of) from none other than Smith&Wesson. Too bad I couldn't get one of their guns too... biggrin.gif

It has quite thin grip but it feels nice to hold and it has a good handguard. Me happy!

Pics Birb! Pics!

Posted by: mirocu Nov 26 2019, 06:37 PM

QUOTE(TheCheshireKhajiit @ Nov 26 2019, 06:27 PM) *

QUOTE(mirocu @ Nov 26 2019, 11:01 AM) *

Ordered and just got a boot knife! It's a self-defense dagger (kind of) from none other than Smith&Wesson. Too bad I couldn't get one of their guns too... biggrin.gif

It has quite thin grip but it feels nice to hold and it has a good handguard. Me happy!

Pics Birb! Pics!

Don't have the camera now but it's https://vildsvin.se/images/zoom/swhrt9bf1.jpg

Feels like it's made for both thrusting and stabbing and it has a thing on the back for easily attaching it to a belt without taking the belt off. You can wear it like those SWAT teams where they have the knife upsidedown on their chest.

Posted by: TheCheshireKhajiit Nov 26 2019, 06:58 PM

QUOTE(mirocu @ Nov 26 2019, 11:37 AM) *

QUOTE(TheCheshireKhajiit @ Nov 26 2019, 06:27 PM) *

QUOTE(mirocu @ Nov 26 2019, 11:01 AM) *

Ordered and just got a boot knife! It's a self-defense dagger (kind of) from none other than Smith&Wesson. Too bad I couldn't get one of their guns too... biggrin.gif

It has quite thin grip but it feels nice to hold and it has a good handguard. Me happy!

Pics Birb! Pics!

Don't have the camera now but it's https://vildsvin.se/images/zoom/swhrt9bf1.jpg

Feels like it's made for both thrusting and stabbing and it has a thing on the back for easily attaching it to a belt without taking the belt off. You can wear it like those SWAT teams where they have the knife upsidedown on their chest.

Oh kewl! Is it really thin?

Posted by: mirocu Nov 26 2019, 07:04 PM

QUOTE(TheCheshireKhajiit @ Nov 26 2019, 06:58 PM) *

Oh kewl! Is it really thin?

Yeah, nothing really protrudes so it's a slim design for sure. Definitely one of the best ones I could have gotten smile.gif

Posted by: TheCheshireKhajiit Nov 26 2019, 07:09 PM

QUOTE(mirocu @ Nov 26 2019, 12:04 PM) *

QUOTE(TheCheshireKhajiit @ Nov 26 2019, 06:58 PM) *

Oh kewl! Is it really thin?

Yeah, nothing really protrudes so it's a slim design for sure. Definitely one of the best ones I could have gotten smile.gif

You probably would have liked the Cold Steel Kobun Khajiit bought earlier this year. It was of a similar size but shaped like a tanto.

Posted by: mirocu Nov 26 2019, 07:15 PM

Just DuckDuckGo'd it. Well, I'm sure it's very well made and all but if it's gonna be tanto shaped I kinda want it tanto length too. What's Khajiit's opinion of it, having held it in his paws?


I still btw have my eyes on Cold Steel's katana but I can't seem to actually get it for some reason kvleft.gif

Posted by: TheCheshireKhajiit Nov 26 2019, 07:23 PM

QUOTE(mirocu @ Nov 26 2019, 12:15 PM) *

Just DuckDuckGo'd it. Well, I'm sure it's very well made and all but if it's gonna be tanto shaped I kinda want it tanto length too. What's Khajiit's opinion of it, having held it in his paws?


I still btw have my eyes on Cold Steel's katana but I can't seem to actually get it for some reason kvleft.gif

Khajiit made a post about it in this very thread near the top of the previous page. It feels good! This one did put a crude paracord shell wrap on it to kind of beef up the handle a bit.

Posted by: mirocu Nov 26 2019, 07:31 PM

QUOTE(TheCheshireKhajiit @ Nov 26 2019, 07:23 PM) *

Khajiit made a post about it in this very thread near the top of the previous page. It feels good! This one did put a crude paracord shell wrap on it to kind of beef up the handle a bit.

Yeah, I remember now. I must say it looks way better than that image I looked up. I also very much like the sheathe; looks tactic!



Edit: I just did it *cold sweats*

Posted by: TheCheshireKhajiit Nov 26 2019, 07:43 PM

QUOTE(mirocu @ Nov 26 2019, 12:31 PM) *

QUOTE(TheCheshireKhajiit @ Nov 26 2019, 07:23 PM) *

Khajiit made a post about it in this very thread near the top of the previous page. It feels good! This one did put a crude paracord shell wrap on it to kind of beef up the handle a bit.

Yeah, I remember now. I must say it looks way better than that image I looked up. I also very much like the sheathe; looks tactic!



Edit: I just did it *cold sweats*

Before I ordered it I was researching some video reviews for it and found a vid of a guy using one as a bush knife. I must say it performed really good for something not really intended for that kind of work.

Posted by: mirocu Nov 26 2019, 07:56 PM

Cold sweat explanation:

IPB Image

Yeah. I just ordered it..

Posted by: TheCheshireKhajiit Nov 26 2019, 08:46 PM

QUOTE(mirocu @ Nov 26 2019, 12:56 PM) *

Cold sweat explanation:

IPB Image

Yeah. I just ordered it..

YES!! Alright man!!! A little early Christmas present for birb! Does it come with a saya?

Posted by: mirocu Nov 26 2019, 08:52 PM

QUOTE(TheCheshireKhajiit @ Nov 26 2019, 08:46 PM) *

YES!! Alright man!!!

Finally, amirite? rollinglaugh.gif rollinglaugh.gif


I sat here, thinking about how I hesitated getting this brand new, totally awesome katana that comes as close as it can to the real thing but I could shill out TWICE as much money on an antique gun without thinking about it?

Plus I've looked at it for years and I was tired not getting it tongue.gif


Edit: What's a saya?

Posted by: TheCheshireKhajiit Nov 26 2019, 08:55 PM

QUOTE(mirocu @ Nov 26 2019, 01:52 PM) *

QUOTE(TheCheshireKhajiit @ Nov 26 2019, 08:46 PM) *

YES!! Alright man!!!

Edit: What's a saya?

Oh, er, it’s what they call a scabbard. Lol, sorry.

Posted by: mirocu Nov 26 2019, 09:03 PM

QUOTE(TheCheshireKhajiit @ Nov 26 2019, 08:55 PM) *

QUOTE(mirocu @ Nov 26 2019, 01:52 PM) *

QUOTE(TheCheshireKhajiit @ Nov 26 2019, 08:46 PM) *

YES!! Alright man!!!

Edit: What's a saya?

Oh, er, it’s what they call a scabbard. Lol, sorry.

Kinda figured. Could have looked it up to make sure but I am lazy tongue.gif


It does, as well as a display stand smile.gif

Posted by: TheCheshireKhajiit Nov 26 2019, 09:04 PM

QUOTE(mirocu @ Nov 26 2019, 02:03 PM) *

QUOTE(TheCheshireKhajiit @ Nov 26 2019, 08:55 PM) *

QUOTE(mirocu @ Nov 26 2019, 01:52 PM) *

QUOTE(TheCheshireKhajiit @ Nov 26 2019, 08:46 PM) *

YES!! Alright man!!!

Edit: What's a saya?

Oh, er, it’s what they call a scabbard. Lol, sorry.

Kinda figured. Could have looked it up to make sure but I am lazy tongue.gif


It does, as well as a display stand smile.gif

Very nice!!

Posted by: mirocu Nov 26 2019, 09:07 PM

But I'm not sure I wat it out in the open. A thing like that; might wanna keep it in the gun safe. If I have room for it tongue.gif

Posted by: TheCheshireKhajiit Nov 26 2019, 09:21 PM

QUOTE(mirocu @ Nov 26 2019, 02:07 PM) *

But I'm not sure I wat it out in the open. A thing like that; might wanna keep it in the gun safe. If I have room for it tongue.gif

I mean, if I were robbing you, I’d grab it, lol

Posted by: mirocu Nov 26 2019, 09:22 PM

QUOTE(TheCheshireKhajiit @ Nov 26 2019, 09:21 PM) *

I mean, if I were robbing you, I’d grab it, lol

Pwease don't wobb Ocu? sad.gif




But yeah, my point exactly laugh.gif

Posted by: mirocu Nov 29 2019, 06:52 PM

-WHY DIDN'T I GET THIS YEARS AGO!?!?!?!? panic.gif panic.gif panic.gif

Posted by: Decrepit Nov 29 2019, 08:18 PM

Not weapon but armor. A fascinating, informative recent Knyght Errant video on https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mSjmxMfEtvE.

Posted by: mirocu Nov 30 2019, 10:16 PM

QUOTE(mirocu @ Nov 29 2019, 06:52 PM) *

-WHY DIDN'T I GET THIS YEARS AGO!?!?!?!? panic.gif panic.gif panic.gif

Dunno, but it's here now! biggrin.gif biggrin.gif

https://i.imgur.com/OQJQIXl.jpg
https://i.imgur.com/NXaIALz.jpg

Posted by: TheCheshireKhajiit Dec 1 2019, 01:35 PM

QUOTE(mirocu @ Nov 30 2019, 03:16 PM) *

QUOTE(mirocu @ Nov 29 2019, 06:52 PM) *

-WHY DIDN'T I GET THIS YEARS AGO!?!?!?!? panic.gif panic.gif panic.gif

Dunno, but it's here now! biggrin.gif biggrin.gif

https://i.imgur.com/OQJQIXl.jpg
https://i.imgur.com/NXaIALz.jpg

AWESOME!!! That looks like a fine weapon there birb. Congrats!!

Posted by: mirocu Dec 1 2019, 01:36 PM

Thanks! I'm one step closer to become a samurai now laugh.gif

Posted by: Acadian Dec 1 2019, 01:41 PM

Beautiful katana, mirocu!

Are you working toward samurai, ninja or Blade for the Empire now? tongue.gif

Posted by: TheCheshireKhajiit Dec 1 2019, 01:41 PM

QUOTE(mirocu @ Dec 1 2019, 06:36 AM) *

Thanks! I'm one step closer to become a samurai now laugh.gif

Now you need a wakizashi for indoor environments!

Posted by: mirocu Dec 1 2019, 01:52 PM

@Acadian - We'll see. The Blades anyway don't have a position open right now due to their inability to protect their employer... biggrin.gif

QUOTE(TheCheshireKhajiit @ Dec 1 2019, 01:41 PM) *

Now you need a wakizashi for indoor environments!

I think I'm done with expensive purchases for the time being rollinglaugh.gif

Posted by: TheCheshireKhajiit Dec 1 2019, 02:39 PM

QUOTE(mirocu @ Dec 1 2019, 06:52 AM) *

@Acadian - We'll see. The Blades anyway don't have a position open right now due to their inability to protect their employer... biggrin.gif

QUOTE(TheCheshireKhajiit @ Dec 1 2019, 01:41 PM) *

Now you need a wakizashi for indoor environments!

I think I'm done with expensive purchases for the time being rollinglaugh.gif

Wise birb is wise.

Posted by: mirocu Dec 1 2019, 02:42 PM

Besides, rightly handled, the katana can be used in close quarters as well.. wink.gif


It does feel nice to swing, btw. It really feels that it's made for two-handed slashing!

Posted by: TheCheshireKhajiit Dec 1 2019, 03:31 PM

QUOTE(mirocu @ Dec 1 2019, 07:42 AM) *

Besides, rightly handled, the katana can be used in close quarters as well.. wink.gif


It does feel nice to swing, btw. It really feels that it's made for two-handed slashing!

Nice!

Posted by: Acadian Dec 2 2019, 02:24 AM

QUOTE(mirocu @ Dec 1 2019, 04:52 AM) *
@Acadian - We'll see. The Blades anyway don't have a position open right now due to their inability to protect their employer... biggrin.gif

You do make a good point. tongue.gif Here's a relevant teaser -

*

As soon as we entered the Arboretum District, I noticed the distinctive armor and katana of a Blade. He was absorbed in contemplation but I recognized the Redguard’s face and drew my mare to a stop. “Baurus?”

His eyes met mine. “Well met, Buffy. I’m glad to see you unharmed.”

“Likewise, Baurus.” After a moment of awkward silence I added, “Forgive me but you seem troubled.”

He winced. “For the second time, I have failed to protect my Emperor. First Uriel and now Martin – each of them perished under my protection.”

“There are some perils no one can defend against. I have fought alongside you and would trust my life to you, brave Blade.”

His courteous smile did not reach his eyes. I tried to shift the subject somewhat. “What will happen now?”

“Well, word is the Council has declared the end of the Third Era. I suppose Chancellor Ocato will be named Potentate. As for the Blades, we will do what we have always done – serve Talos.”

“May the Divines guide your path, Baurus.”

“And yours, Buffy.”

*

Posted by: Decrepit Dec 11 2019, 03:32 PM

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=622e3hBcb7s, which turned me on to a most interesting channel I'd not known the existence of until now. Watched the clip (short-film) afterward. I disagree with Metratron's assessment of its opening being too long/unneeded. The lady does excellent acting, putting many big-budget actors to shame. The whole presentation is very well done. Bravo!

Guess I ought to link the film itself. Here it be, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8vYFFx4whoE.

(These guys took part in the making of Kingdom Come: Deliverance, a solid plus in my estimation.)

Posted by: Decrepit Dec 19 2019, 06:29 PM

Metatron has published a https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_yO8BpynTQo video. I'll cut to the chase and say that my personal favorite grabs first place. Got to respect a list like that. <grins> My second-favorite medieval melee weapon comes in at number nine, perfectly understandable considering the criteria he bases his evaluations on.

Posted by: TheCheshireKhajiit Dec 21 2019, 03:48 PM

QUOTE(Decrepit @ Dec 19 2019, 11:29 AM) *

Metatron has published a https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_yO8BpynTQo video. I'll cut to the chase and say that my personal favorite grabs first place. Got to respect a list like that. <grins> My second-favorite medieval melee weapon comes in at number nine, perfectly understandable considering the criteria he bases his evaluations on.

Poleaxes are indeed badass.

Posted by: Decrepit Jan 14 2020, 12:53 PM

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l5mqf-GNIXI

Posted by: TheCheshireKhajiit Mar 7 2021, 09:40 PM

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B003D9RBPW/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_fabc_8BEXWZDEZM1MTGSEBS52?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1 It’s a Hudson Bay camp knife by El Salvadoran company Condor Tool & Knife. I already own a smaller Bushlore knife from them, but I wanted a larger knife that could serve the function of a small hatchet or tomahawk and still do some tasks that you need a knife for. Yesterday, I took it out to our future wedding site to do some work and chopped up some fallen 3-4 inch diameter branches. Some of the branches were pretty hard, but the edge stayed the same as when I got it. Also threw it at a live pine tree and got it to stick a couple of times. I’m sure if you actually know how to throw knives it would perform well, lol. The knife even comes with a nice leather sheath. All in all, very pleased with the purchase.

Posted by: mirocu Mar 7 2021, 09:48 PM

QUOTE(TheCheshireKhajiit @ Mar 7 2021, 09:40 PM) *

I wanted a larger knife that could serve the function of a small hatchet or tomahawk and still do some tasks that you need a knife for.

Larger knife, you say?


*glances over at katana*


biggrin.gif biggrin.gif


But, yeah. Happy that Khajiit's happy with his purchase! Can never have too many quality tools goodjob.gif

Posted by: Acadian Mar 7 2021, 10:20 PM

Nice knife, Khajiit, and looks like it passes the Forged in Fire testing. smile.gif

Posted by: TheCheshireKhajiit Mar 7 2021, 11:23 PM

QUOTE(mirocu @ Mar 7 2021, 02:48 PM) *

QUOTE(TheCheshireKhajiit @ Mar 7 2021, 09:40 PM) *

I wanted a larger knife that could serve the function of a small hatchet or tomahawk and still do some tasks that you need a knife for.

Larger knife, you say?


*glances over at katana*


biggrin.gif biggrin.gif


But, yeah. Happy that Khajiit's happy with his purchase! Can never have too many quality tools goodjob.gif

Thanks ‘Rocu! Being an outdoorsy diy type, I figured you would appreciate it!

Did you ever get a katana?

QUOTE(Acadian @ Mar 7 2021, 03:20 PM) *

Nice knife, Khajiit, and looks like it passes the Forged in Fire testing. smile.gif

Heh, well I am certainly not about to go chopping ice, bull skulls, or deer antlers with it, lol

Once my fiancé and I are married, I will be living with her on her family’s land which has extensive woods on the property. I will actually have a need of such tools then!

Posted by: SubRosa Mar 8 2021, 01:12 AM

QUOTE(TheCheshireKhajiit @ Mar 7 2021, 03:40 PM) *

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B003D9RBPW/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_fabc_8BEXWZDEZM1MTGSEBS52?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1 It’s a Hudson Bay camp knife by El Salvadoran company Condor Tool & Knife. I already own a smaller Bushlore knife from them, but I wanted a larger knife that could serve the function of a small hatchet or tomahawk and still do some tasks that you need a knife for. Yesterday, I took it out to our future wedding site to do some work and chopped up some fallen 3-4 inch diameter branches. Some of the branches were pretty hard, but the edge stayed the same as when I got it. Also threw it at a live pine tree and got it to stick a couple of times. I’m sure if you actually know how to throw knives it would perform well, lol. The knife even comes with a nice leather sheath. All in all, very pleased with the purchase.

That's a knife!

Posted by: TheCheshireKhajiit Mar 8 2021, 03:32 AM

QUOTE(SubRosa @ Mar 7 2021, 06:12 PM) *

That's a knife!

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=iQrLPtr_ikE

Posted by: mirocu Mar 8 2021, 07:17 PM

QUOTE(TheCheshireKhajiit @ Mar 7 2021, 11:23 PM) *

Did you ever get a katana?

Yes, before Christmas 2019. Made a post about it smile.gif

Posted by: TheCheshireKhajiit Mar 8 2021, 07:18 PM

QUOTE(mirocu @ Mar 8 2021, 12:17 PM) *

QUOTE(TheCheshireKhajiit @ Mar 7 2021, 11:23 PM) *

Did you ever get a katana?

Yes, before Christmas 2019. Made a post about it smile.gif

Oh pardon my forgetfulness. You make so many posts, lol

Posted by: mirocu Mar 8 2021, 08:29 PM

QUOTE(TheCheshireKhajiit @ Mar 8 2021, 07:18 PM) *

QUOTE(mirocu @ Mar 8 2021, 12:17 PM) *

QUOTE(TheCheshireKhajiit @ Mar 7 2021, 11:23 PM) *

Did you ever get a katana?

Yes, before Christmas 2019. Made a post about it smile.gif

Oh pardon my forgetfulness. You make so many posts, lol

Oh, really? hehe.gif


I can make a post about my home made nunchucks too if you want laugh.gif

Posted by: TheCheshireKhajiit Mar 9 2021, 12:17 PM

QUOTE(mirocu @ Mar 8 2021, 01:29 PM) *

QUOTE(TheCheshireKhajiit @ Mar 8 2021, 07:18 PM) *

QUOTE(mirocu @ Mar 8 2021, 12:17 PM) *

QUOTE(TheCheshireKhajiit @ Mar 7 2021, 11:23 PM) *

Did you ever get a katana?

Yes, before Christmas 2019. Made a post about it smile.gif

Oh pardon my forgetfulness. You make so many posts, lol

Oh, really? hehe.gif


I can make a post about my home made nunchucks too if you want laugh.gif

I mean, this is an appreciation thread for melee weapons of all kinds...

Posted by: TheCheshireKhajiit Mar 31 2021, 02:45 PM

Not really intended to be used as a weapon, though by its nature I suppose it could be, but https://www.amazon.com/dp/B004WMFMUU/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_fabc_YNY24SQYKK6A935G7TG5?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1. It’s a Condor Tool and Knife Woodworker Axe.The Hudson Bay Knife that I bought a few weeks ago performed satisfactorily with what I’ve put it through, but I decided I wanted an actual axe to do bigger jobs than what the knife should be used for. This one looked decent for the price, and, like most Condor products, includes a leather blade cover which some other similarly priced hatchets don’t come with. It should arrive this Saturday and if so, I’ll be able to test it out on Sunday!

Posted by: mirocu Mar 31 2021, 05:00 PM

Nice biggrin.gif

Posted by: TheCheshireKhajiit Mar 31 2021, 05:12 PM

QUOTE(mirocu @ Mar 31 2021, 11:00 AM) *

Nice biggrin.gif

We’ll see!

Posted by: SubRosa Apr 1 2021, 12:11 AM

QUOTE(TheCheshireKhajiit @ Mar 31 2021, 09:45 AM) *

Not really intended to be used as a weapon, though by its nature I suppose it could be, but https://www.amazon.com/dp/B004WMFMUU/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_fabc_YNY24SQYKK6A935G7TG5?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1. It’s a Condor Tool and Knife Woodworker Axe.The Hudson Bay Knife that I bought a few weeks ago performed satisfactorily with what I’ve put it through, but I decided I wanted an actual axe to do bigger jobs than what the knife should be used for. This one looked decent for the price, and, like most Condor products, includes a leather blade cover which some other similarly priced hatchets don’t come with. It should arrive this Saturday and if so, I’ll be able to test it out on Sunday!

Cool. I would name it Molly.

Posted by: TheCheshireKhajiit Apr 1 2021, 04:28 AM

QUOTE(SubRosa @ Mar 31 2021, 06:11 PM) *

QUOTE(TheCheshireKhajiit @ Mar 31 2021, 09:45 AM) *

Not really intended to be used as a weapon, though by its nature I suppose it could be, but https://www.amazon.com/dp/B004WMFMUU/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_fabc_YNY24SQYKK6A935G7TG5?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1. It’s a Condor Tool and Knife Woodworker Axe.The Hudson Bay Knife that I bought a few weeks ago performed satisfactorily with what I’ve put it through, but I decided I wanted an actual axe to do bigger jobs than what the knife should be used for. This one looked decent for the price, and, like most Condor products, includes a leather blade cover which some other similarly priced hatchets don’t come with. It should arrive this Saturday and if so, I’ll be able to test it out on Sunday!

Cool. I would name it Molly.

That’s just flirtin’ with disaster.

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