So many fancy weapons in history, yet sometimes all it takes is a metal spike with a handle...
The mail armor and 14th century knight’s rondel dagger used in this test:
The full video (testing different rapiers against riveted mail):
Background music:
“Medieval: The Old Tower Inn“ by Random Mind
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*** Time stamps ***
00:00 - 00:49 Quick introduction to mail (“chainmail“)
00:49 - 01:14 The setup
01:14 - 02:08 16thC rapier - 1st test
02:08 - 03:10 Town Guard sidesword - 1st test
03:10 - 05:07 17thC Cup-hilt rapier - 1st test
05:07 - 06:28 Rondel dagger
06:28 - 06:57 Sidesword - 2nd attempt
06:57 - 08:13 Rapiers - 2nd attempt
08:13 Historical background / discussion
#skallagrim #history #armor #medieval #knights #dagger #test #chainmail
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