A talk about different blade shapes of swords and their effectiveness

This is about some of the basics of why blades are shaped in different ways, and some remarks about the cutting performance of particular blade profiles and cross-sections. And also my opinion on the infamous curved vs straight blade debate.

The swords shown in this video:

The Gaddhjalt by Albion (straight medieval arming sword)
http://ww4.aitsafe.com/go.htm?go=kult...

Scimitar / shamshir by Windlass Steelcrafts (Persian saber)
http://ww4.aitsafe.com/go.htm?go=kult...

Pappenheimer rapier (blunt, for practice) by Darkwood Armory
http://www.darkwoodarmory.com/index.p...

The Berserkr by Albion (single-edged Viking sword)
http://ww4.aitsafe.com/go.htm?go=kult...

Ewart Park sword by Neil Burridge (Bronze Age leaf-blade sword)
https://www.bronze-age-craft.com/swor...

Kumar Kobra from Himalayan Imports (long khukuri)
http://www.himalayan-imports.com/khuk...

The Duellist by Dynasty Forge (thrusting oriented medieval longsword)

The Town Guard by Arms & Armor (Renaissance sidesword, aka cut & thrust sword)

The special guest:    / @lindybeige  


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