MUH SWORD BETTAH! - Types / Hybrids / Comparison

"Which is better, katana or longsword?" "Your thoughts on Chinese swords?" "What is the best sword"? - These are common questions, and they can be a little frustrating at times. :) Why? Because there is a lot more complexity involved...

What type of longsword are you talking about? Which Chinese Dynasty (i.e. time period)? Dao (saber) or jian (straight sword)? Best for what? Battlefield? Armored judicial duel? Unarmored civilian self-defense? Open field? Confined space?

So in this almost 20 min banter video I address a lot of the factors involved in discussing the effectiveness of sword designs. I also compare different Oakeshott types to illustrate the substantial variety. And we're taking a look at katana/longsword hybrids to see how a fusion of different designs works (or doesn't).

The two most favorite swords in my collection:

The Knecht by Albion (Kriegsmesser / "war knife")
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The Gallowglass by Albion
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Intro song:
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