At 5:11 I have the formula as .625x57. This should be 67, for 5'7". Rest of the math is correct.
@picospace
Жыл бұрын
For your chapters you need to start with 0:00 for it to work properally.
@MomoTheBuilder
3 жыл бұрын
You should make a crash course video on types of swords, brief history and what they were used for! Could definitely fill a void for character background.
@TheNukedNacho
Жыл бұрын
Not a normal “sword” but for my lightsabers, I tend to go for a 32” blade with any hilt over 10 inches. Im 5’9”. The “standard” blade length is 36”, but I find that I tend to accidentally hit more stuff with that extra length when I’m doing my spins. And I tend to choke up near the emitter, as opposed to holding the grip lower down.
@brobergaaron
3 жыл бұрын
This is super helpful! After getting cloaks and brooches my boys really want a sword. Now I actually understand what I’m looking at. Thanks!
@domingopgarcia8391
Жыл бұрын
I live in the town Calimacil is located at, my mom went to school with the founder, and my brother in law's brother works there too. We get to go to the fabric and test so many weapons before trying them, they often have days to try out stuff, its great. My main larp dagger is calimacil, although my main sword is epic armory, I just love that new curved blade
@mycatistypingthis5450
2 жыл бұрын
I made a "LARP fitting" set of boffers and practice shields for new players, 8 round shields from 30 to 80 cm and a few different other shapes as well as a variety of swords (based on bamboo with foam and duct tape). This will last you a long time if you care for it.
@LivingAnachronism
2 жыл бұрын
This was how I started as well. My sword cores were PVC and my shields were just layered cardboard with some rope on them. That was many years ago ;)
@mycatistypingthis5450
2 жыл бұрын
@@LivingAnachronism I make my own latex ones, but practice with those is a bit wasteful, and for friends to check what they want to build or make for the next game.
@dennisbeeldens2446
3 жыл бұрын
0:45 he did not figure it out 😂😂
@LivingAnachronism
3 жыл бұрын
So true, there are timestamps, in the description, but they don't show up in the playback :)
@themodernmusketeer877
3 жыл бұрын
Finding the right sword is exceptionally difficult in the HEMA community as well. Outside of handling swords of other people in your club, you really don't know how a particular sword or brand of sword is going to perform until it comes in the mail. Point in case: I purchased my first sidesword from purple heart armory. It's decent for the price, but quite heavy and a little clunky. I later purchased another sword from a different company at the same price range, and it was incredibly light and nimble in the hand
@lexaj6886
3 ай бұрын
Seeing your swords reasting on the tip in the background gives me LARPer anxiouty.
@schnek8927
5 ай бұрын
Nice background. There's a blurry man in the way though.
@annekesmitheram9729
3 жыл бұрын
You may talk about this in another video. But I’ve always been taught not to rest on a larp sword point down. Do you find you change weapon care between brands?
@LivingAnachronism
3 жыл бұрын
You are correct on all fronts. My weapon care does change, generally you shouldn't rest any sword on it's point. I talk about this more in my first Q and A video. Long story short, I don't out any weight on my larp swords when I do this, and the forest floor was cushiony enough, I wasn't too worried. But in hind sight, a poor example, as many have commented on this :)
@vegalacerda6097
2 жыл бұрын
What Dan Vasc does when he's not singing.
@acerock013
11 ай бұрын
I would love to find a Polish or hungarian style sabre for LARPing. any recommendations? I train HEMA but I have never LARP'd before.
@mikelagaffe
7 ай бұрын
what is the name of.that sword.o callimacil? maybe it isnt on sale anymore? i boufht a sword last year and am not pleased about the dimensions the pictures looked like the handle was.large enough to use both hands but it wasnt.. while this one-yours- is perfect! im 5ft 9, for reference ..
@Adiemus011
3 жыл бұрын
I know I'm a little late in commenting but, where did you get that black gambeson you're wearing?
@LivingAnachronism
3 жыл бұрын
It's a custom piece, one of a kind, I'm afraid
@Griffonyx
2 жыл бұрын
if one larp group say no to a calimacil weapon i think i will be very surprise
@itslennyyaknow8006
Жыл бұрын
Have you held a mythilon yet
@joshuasprings6927
2 жыл бұрын
Do you know which style of larp uses these weapons i like this style more then the pool noodle looking boffers the amtgard and dagohir use
@LivingAnachronism
2 жыл бұрын
That's a really broad question. It depends on where you are. If you are in the states, amtgard and dagohir are much more combat focused, little story, roleplay, as far as I can tell. You want to find a larp that is very story driven, sadly I can't help with that since I don't know where you are, but a quick google search might help. You might have to travel if there isn't anything near you. "Bicolline" and "Weekend Warrior" events are two of the biggest larps I am aware of in North America. They use weapons like this.
@joshuasprings6927
2 жыл бұрын
@@LivingAnachronism thank you this will atleast give me a starting point i love your videos and want to dive into larp but i want full immersive activities and a story
@hurri_cane1066
2 жыл бұрын
Does it have to be a sword could a one handed axe be an option?
@LivingAnachronism
2 жыл бұрын
I believe the general outline of tests to choose the right length and weight and brand of weapon would work for any larp weapon category. Keep in mind with axes maces, the area of the weapon that you can use to hit your opponent is smaller than a sword blade. Highly recommend recommend a shield for any weapon that can be wielded in one hand.
@bl4cksp4wn4
3 жыл бұрын
never put the spikes of weapons of gn on the ground to start mister the master of arms ^^ '
@emanuelgranath6824
3 жыл бұрын
I´m getting anxiety from all the times he pushes the sword tip into the ground!
@LivingAnachronism
3 жыл бұрын
I address this in my Q and A video, don't worry, I'm not damaging my sword
@Jenjuad
2 жыл бұрын
Anyone have any good larp dagger suggestions?
@LivingAnachronism
2 жыл бұрын
Depends on what you are looking for
@Jenjuad
2 жыл бұрын
I’m thinking about the Calimacul Khopesh Knife, I like the look but I’m on the fence about if I want a more “classic” dagger or the Calimacil Khopesh.
@Jenjuad
2 жыл бұрын
I just think the Khopesh would be hard to sheath.
@LivingAnachronism
2 жыл бұрын
@@Jenjuad If it fits the look and feel you want, there are solutions around the sheath. Since it's a larp weapon, a dagger frog or just tucking it the belt may be fine. If you do a search for some real khopesh sheathes, you might see a design that you can make work.
@Jenjuad
2 жыл бұрын
@@LivingAnachronism thanks for the advice!
@FTFSupremacyROBLOX
4 ай бұрын
Before you spend all out on a high quality sword make a boffer of the same length with pool noodle and duct tape, if you don't like it you haven't wasted that much money.
@Gnomie445
3 жыл бұрын
Jokes on you nerds, i made myself a 8 foot tall foam pickaxe thats unwieldly to swing
@LivingAnachronism
3 жыл бұрын
My GOD
@mabmoro
3 жыл бұрын
In my experience, Calimacil makes some of the best swords, but is accepted in the fewest of my local LARPs. Mostly due to the density/heaviness aspect mentioned.
@LivingAnachronism
3 жыл бұрын
The weight of the calimacil swords is one of my favorite things about them. Bruises build character. I wish more larps accepted them. Not trying to actually hurt anyone, but if you don't like getting hit with one, I guarantee eventually you'll learn how to block or dodge better ;)
@shadowofhawk55
3 жыл бұрын
@@LivingAnachronism Sounds like if I buy a LARP Sword i am buying Calimacil. No pain no gain.
@leman7277
3 жыл бұрын
I would add for foam swords, in case you are looking to fence, check the balance of the blade if possible, if it's tip heavy or bang in the middle balance, it's going to be tough to apply any fencing techniques with them, look for swords that have a balance towards the hilt, as those are the ones that will perform best when you try to apply any real fencing techniques to them. 👌
@Wirrn
3 жыл бұрын
Yeah my first larp sword has a weight in the hilt to shift the balance. It is perfect and has ruined all other larp swords for me :D That said it's not wholly accurate for things outside of rapiers or other light bladed complex hilt swords
@Rasgonras
2 жыл бұрын
Actually, tip heavy and middle balance are better for most historical fencing styles.
@Wirrn
2 жыл бұрын
@@Rasgonras yes, mine brings the weight back a bit and less tip heavy. Essentially the further forward the centre of weight the more effectively it will cut, the further back the more nimble the tip is (especially good for thrusting)
@jsrhedgehog9981
3 ай бұрын
@Rasgonras depends if it's Sabre or foil/epee
@calebpatterson2031
3 жыл бұрын
Two other brands worthy of mention: Atelier Nemesis and Wyvern. Nemesis is the highest priced and makes absolutely unique custom swords. Wyvern makes realistic historical museum replica swords.
@shlinkkar9152
Жыл бұрын
nemesis are the highest pricing for the best weight balance that feel so light and good at the handle but heavy on the blade
@richardcostello360
7 ай бұрын
Atelier is the best of the mass produced weapons.......them and Calli are the best starter swords, but the best are custom makers who can tailor it to suit your requirements
@calebpatterson2031
7 ай бұрын
@@richardcostello360Atelier will absolutely make you a custom weapon or prop...it just might also be very expensive
@whitneyellis834
3 жыл бұрын
Your videos are always succinct, well edited, aesthetically pleasing, and helpful to a large range of players. I'm a newer viewer (and larper) but greatly enjoy your content. I'm excited to see what you talk about in the future. Thank you for all your hard work.
@stevepowell491
3 жыл бұрын
Had to cringe: A rule of thumb is : Don't rest a LRP sword point down (especially a foam/latex design) and certainly don't lean on it point down. 1) it can bend/crease the tip, weakening it or even causing the core to push through (depending on design and foam density) 2) in woodlands, you could pick up thorns which could cause others injury. That said: Your kit, your money, but at an event, one of the safety checkers/marshals could pull you aside to do a spot check and warn you - but know your system, know your kit, get some safety advice. And... no, a particular make won't pass safety check just 'cause it is that make. You might be advised against a brand as their kit tends not to meet the system safety standards, but I've had two items come through safety check from the same manufacturer and looked identical but... one was okay, the other was a flat 'no'. They were injection molded and one was hard enough to drive nails into wood. And probably bend the nails, too, without damaging the material of the LRP item. That's another risk of mail order - and another reason Amazon isn't the best place to go (although I have seen items from reputable LRP suppliers on sale via Amazon - but the problem remains: You're gambling on the item meeting the safety standards of the system). But nice video: LRP veteran and I still picked up tips - so thanks!
@LivingAnachronism
3 жыл бұрын
I do address the point on ground thing in a couple of other videos, but generally you are correct. I am actually not putting any weight on my weapons, it's just for affect, but readily admit in a video for beginner larpers, it sends the wrong message. Thanks for your support!
@bradleyphhaller8973
2 жыл бұрын
I was thinking this the whole time I was watching......"stop putting the point of your sword on the ground." "Don't lean on the tip." lol glad I'm not the only one
@Wirrn
3 жыл бұрын
At least here in the UK injection molded weapons like calimacils are hit and miss at getting through safety checks. The issues are 1)there is the possibility of misaligned cores that doesn't happen with traditional latex ones - if the core isn't aligned properly it can become a safety issue. I believe they're a lot better at this than when they started, but don't quote me. 2) the other issue is that when foam is cold - for example in a morning battle after a cold night - the foam isn't just heavier than other weapons it goes *rock solid*. And from a safety perspective you can't rely on everyone remembering to rub the weapons to warm them up, or to realise they're solid and adjust the strength of their blows. In an agreed, one on one fight, bruises are one thing, because everyone knows what you're getting into. But if you're runnig an event and are responsible for other people's safety I can see why you might just reject them. I will agree they look REALLY good though
@LivingAnachronism
3 жыл бұрын
Good point, thank you. I don't have experience with larps outside of the US, so this is really good to know.
@thegentleman9650
3 жыл бұрын
I had an orcish falchion for a long time, but after being in a larp group for 7 years I splurged and got a calamacil custom. Curved handle, curved blade, (had to wrap the handle to rebalance it the way I liked) but when I first held that thing, I felt like Harry Potter picking up his wand
@jacobbissey9311
3 жыл бұрын
A couple others have touched on it, but I figured since this is a particular sticking point for me it might be helpful to get more specific with it. If you are going into a lightest touch game it is a bad idea to go for Calimacil, their weapons are very high quality and very aesthetically pleasing, but they are heavy and they are dense, what this means is that it is very, very difficult to actually do lightest touch with them. As a general rule *most* lightest touch systems say that if the person you are hitting says it's too hard, it's too hard, no matter how light you *think* you are hitting, and frankly, different people have different thresholds for acceptability. Personally, I am more sensitive than most, so I am usually the first to call someone on it, and am gonna be the most vocal if someone is way out of line. I have been in this hobby for over a decade now, and I can honestly say I have *never* been hit with a Calimacil weapon in sustained combat and not had to call my opponent out for swinging too hard, either because the weapon makes it impossible to swing lightly enough (even outside of combat conditions in some cases) or because the weight and density mean the line between the lightest you can possibly go and "too hard" is very thin, and the weight also means you will get fatigued faster and thus start failing to pull the blows to a sufficient degree. Training to be better at pulling blows and having better stamina *can* help, to an extent, *if* you happen to have one on the softer side (a minority of Calimacil weapons, in my experience), but the record for the longest fight I've had against a Calimacil before I had to start calling swings too hard was approximately 3 minutes, and that was against a guy that I consider to be one of the best foam fighters I've ever seen, who trains regularly in a broad variety of styles with a broad variety of weapons in a broad variety of games, using any other weapon and I only ever need to call his swings too hard after he's been going hard for well over an hour with no real breaks, but with one of the *softest* Calimacils I've ever encountered, even he was swinging too hard within a few minutes of sparring. Some lightest touch games flat out ban Calimacil weapons entirely, and a lot of them discourage them but allow their usage on a case by case basis. If your game is lightest touch, I would definitely check with them on their policy with Calimacils, and even if they don't have a particular policy I would strongly advise against that brand as a whole. Naturally, if your game isn't lightest touch none of this applies to you, so have fun, but if it is, *even if that isn't a particular sticking point for you personally*, please be respectful of your fellow players who may be less willing to deal with pain in their fantasy play time.
@ahtikai
3 жыл бұрын
about sizing: What I'd add is choose for what you are going to use it for, i.e. are you going to be duelling, in a loose skirmish or anti-skirmish line, the centre shieldwall etc. In Drachenfest for instance, if you are going to the shieldwall in a mass battle then anything with a blade length above 80 cm (~31.5') is just going to get in the way. In fact, in many cases I could get away with a dagger&shield since polearms are always going to outreach a sword, and with a shieldwall you are quite literally going to a hand's reach. If you're more into duelling but still preferring one-handed swords, as far as larp-swords go you can get away with anything between 80 to 110 cm blade length (31.5'-43'). For two handed swords, in massed battles I'd say treat them as polearms and get the biggest whopper you can, and for duelling a minimum of 120 cm (47') blade (as said, just my opinions) Great video! I like watching these as there are always tidbits to learn for an experienced player too :)
@LivingAnachronism
3 жыл бұрын
Great comment!
@fartsandshittles1767
3 жыл бұрын
Hi ! Love your video! My LARP gang and I are getting ready to LARP the hit movie "ICE AGE" and we think that you, for some reason, would be perfect to show off your choice faux sword skills as Sid the Sloth.
@hayleykaye1751
2 жыл бұрын
Very informative and well thought out, like all your videos that I've seen so far. 12:44 Wow, you had just hit 100 subs? I'm writing this 10 months later and you're already over 16,000 subscribers! Congratulations on the awesome channel growth Kramer, keep it up and don't forget what got you to 100,000 subs when you get there :)
@LivingAnachronism
2 жыл бұрын
Until you just pointed it out, I didn't remember how many subs I had during this video. It's awesome, and very humbling to look back on. Thank you for your support Hayley, I've seen your comments everywhere :)
@hayleykaye1751
2 жыл бұрын
@@LivingAnachronism You're very welcome Kramer, and thank you for the fascinating videos 😊
@mercer5718
3 жыл бұрын
That forgotten dreams sword fits a character I've been working on, it looks enough like the elven swords from the witcher...
@iprobablyforgotsomething
Жыл бұрын
"We're gonna go ahead and... assume you nothing..." . That's precisely, right, sir. Good guess, and thank you for beginning at Swords 90 instead of Swords 101 (since 101 'beginning' classes seem to actually be fast-paced intermediate classes, anyway).
@Roccondil
3 жыл бұрын
Oof you keep jamming your sword into the ground and I'm going in my head "oh no no no that'll ruin the integrity of the tip and make it unsafe!" every time. Though it may be dependent on the LARP to allow stabbing, it's still a bad habit that I was taught to void by other experienced players. Overall, though, nice video! clear and informative, gets all the points you need across quite well. Definitely a nicely shareable video!
@LivingAnachronism
3 жыл бұрын
Don't worry, you can't see the sword tip hit the ground, but I'm not bending it or anything. It's all for show 😉
@Scampcam
3 жыл бұрын
resting on the tip is heavily discouraged for latex weapons. every time it was painful.
@robertmanson5922
3 жыл бұрын
@@Scampcam not just latex weapons it is really frowned upon with steel aswell
@Yodathedark
3 жыл бұрын
I winced every time the sword tip went into the ground. And looking at the swords resting on their tips in the background
@Wrekage18
3 жыл бұрын
Fantastic video. Just subscribed. Even though I'm a beginner, you definitely helped me make it easier for me to find the right sword for me. Keep up the good work!
@alecbosse6425
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for another great video. I have been enjoying going back to watch the older ones. In reference to your wanting to add chapters to the timeline, Make sure that the first timestamp you list starts with 00:00. As soon as you add this to your description, it will put the chapters onto the bottom of the video. eg: 00:00 intro00:26 Starting from scratch 03:39 You know what you want 05:27 Brand Breakdowns 10:24 Handles 12:16 Check you rules
@skylarhoagland2613
3 жыл бұрын
Dude great job! I really wish I saw something like this when I started LARPing.
@LivingAnachronism
3 жыл бұрын
Me too! That's why I made it :)
@nerfspartanEBF25
Жыл бұрын
For me, I'd personally say that it depends. I gravitate towards a halberd, actually, as the reach and the ability to hook and control an opponent's weapon, while having fine control with two hands and a strong stance is best for me. However, for swords, I have a short one-handed sabre, which is better for smaller spaces and the knuckle bow is great, and it's very nimble, but its main disadvantage is reach. I also have a hand-and-a-half sword I mostly use one-handed but can use two-handed, and I use that a bit more regularly than my one-handed sabre, because it's more reach, and being able to hold it two handed allows for better control and stronger parries rather than static blocks. I also have a big two-handed sword, which is great for reach and excellent at parries, but it's most certainly a lot more sluggish than my hand-and-a-half sword. I'm also investing in a rapier, as that's another style I want to try and I keep finding that reach is a serious advantage, but so is nimbleness, so I'm going to experiment to see how I like using a rapier. (Also Calimacil are where I get all of my swords from- Their quality is great, and I've used the custom weapon builders multiple times, and I prefer more realistic historical rather than high fantasy designs)
@Callsign_Kishin
5 ай бұрын
So…the buster sword is roughly five to six feet long and Cloud Strife is 5’7-5’8”. So, 72 inches divided by 68 inches is 1.05 x 63” (my height) is 66.70” alright! I’m ready to wield the Buster sword!
@kittokittokoshiki8978
Жыл бұрын
I bought a two handed longsword for like $30 very good but i got kinda abusive and broke the ends of the blade so the rod inside was visible
@AJBernard
3 жыл бұрын
Fantastic stuff, thank you L.A.! New subscriber (Shad sent me), but your channel is incredible. Thank you so much for doing it!
@LivingAnachronism
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you for checking out the channel and for deciding to stick around!
@TheKallath
3 жыл бұрын
Good stuff mate :) I'm glad your letting people know that it's important for people to find the right weapon for them and not what is right for others. I also find when buying a Larp sword at an event, just pick them all up and look at the ones that "sing" in your hand(you'll know when you pick it up), and if it looks a good fit for your character, then that is the one you buy. Also, a note on UK hand made weapons. They tend to be built with either a fibre glass or carbon fibre rod as a core and the really good builders reinforce these weapons very well. They use plastozote rather than evozote in the UK, I think it is more durable, and they also use a varnish called "isoflex primer" to protect the latex(this is a roofing varnish in the UK and very durable). They also very often come with additional weighting either in the handle or pummel to improve the feel. Uk weapons are are made to adhere to pretty much the same safety standards. In the early 90's a festival event started in the UK called the gathering began running and created it's comprehensive weapon safety rules. As this was the only festival of it's kind and all other larps in the UK at that time very small, it set a standard for the professionals to build to. I have not larped in the states or canada, but have done so in germany and Holland and have never had an issue with a UK weapon failing a safety check unless it was already damaged. Due to the UK safety rules, many injection moulded weapons will fail a check. This is due to some of the issues manufactoring injection moulded weapons. Injection moulded weapons can be inconsistent as to the softness or hardness of the foam and therefore it is possible to fail either way. Also, as the foam dryes in the mould it can move the position of the core so that it is too close to and edge and therefore fails many checks in the UK. Injection moulded weapons often have poor balance(but that is just my subjective opinion). If you like the forgotten dreams weapons you will love some of these from: Medlock armouries ( incredible fantasy artwork weapons from the first professional LARP weapon producer in the world) Light armouries (his rapiers are immensely popular in the UK) Craftigan (realistic historical style, great quality and look) Saxon violence (Great historical style and very popular stab safe designs) Offa studios ( great fantasy weapons from a highly experienced and wonderful artist) There are many more good makers, but if you ever want to check these guys out, you won't be disapointed. Anyway, keep going mate, I like your view and approach :)
@The-Enthusiast47
2 жыл бұрын
I'm in the UK so must euro and American manufacturers is a no, no. But we have alot of custom and English sword makers that make some real gorgeous weapons. Spears and swords, shields and daggers etc. All made from full Eva foam. Basically long story short we can't use injection mould weapons. Like must American manufacturers and Europe ones too Germany mainly
@thenikko8292
2 жыл бұрын
omg NEVER rest a foam/latex sword on its tip.... your weakening the tips and eventually your just gonna pierce it sooner then it would've. overall adding more longevity to the sword
@saul94923
3 жыл бұрын
It makes me sad that many american larps don't approve calimacil because those weapons are gorgeous and so fun to use. I have geralts and the belator and I pretty much only get to use them for practice.
@LivingAnachronism
3 жыл бұрын
Agreed. We must start our own larps
@andrewdisbrow5045
Жыл бұрын
I would not keep putting the tips of the swords into the ground and rolling them around back and forth.. and sticking the tip into the ground .. Even though it is a Calimacil you are still damaging the weapon tip and can stick things into the end that could hurt people when fighting.. Just a FYI
@blanketparty5259
3 жыл бұрын
You look like Orlando bloom and morpheus love child
@davidjordan2446
Жыл бұрын
The last point was 100% the most important. at the larps i play and NPC right now none of those would pass inspection, larps are made up of a lot of small community it happens way to often that some one buys a larp sword and then goes to there first game with out asking about the rules. Or they pay a good amount of money for a sword that wont be competitive in the system
@Zoie3x8
6 ай бұрын
4:19 (owl) aaaand then just like that, kramer somehow loses upwards of 6 hours of time ? 🦉 👽
@godlygino1938
2 жыл бұрын
i recently bought mythalon weapon anf they are pretty good looking but kinda stiff, bought a knight sword and a bastard sword the larp where i go accepted both but they told me to be carefull and if they had any complaint they will not accept them anymore
@seancagney-kerzich1134
Жыл бұрын
I been working on A buffer war hammer thing is looking pretty good next step duct tape and wrapping handle
@williamhughes9559
Жыл бұрын
I make my own swords, daggers, knives, and axes out of wood. I don't know if this is allowed, but I would not see why it would not.
@flashgordon1262
Жыл бұрын
larp swords are cool but so are the hard plastic ones we use for training...and do yourself a fat favor and get a real sword just, practice with the training ones
@manuricher4370
2 жыл бұрын
heum, you point trust and lean over your larp sword in the ground... you don't do that with a larp sword and a real one!
@hazyrd4
Жыл бұрын
Bro you're hella charming. Great video!
@FourshotAJ
Жыл бұрын
never larped but dose anyone know if your allowed to bring a katana into a midevil larp
@witchdog1077
Жыл бұрын
Little late to this but in the Witcher 3 it’s stated that his swords have blade length of 39.5 inches
@ulisesgomez5234
8 ай бұрын
where is that gambeson from?!?!?!
@ricardocoutinho705
10 ай бұрын
Thank you I'm enjoy this video
@jasonvarner3857
3 жыл бұрын
I'd really appreciate it if someone could tell me if I can use a katana?
@fjalarhenriksson
Жыл бұрын
i need a bunch of spears but those buggers cost a fortune :/
@MrWill7980
2 жыл бұрын
Lol, the owl has never heard of John Snow or Game of Thrones!
@LARPAUS
2 жыл бұрын
IMMEDIATELY jams the sword tip down in the dirt......
@LivingAnachronism
2 жыл бұрын
No equipment was damaged in the making of this video
@IodoDwarvenRanger
3 жыл бұрын
Awesome video :)
@jonjoreynoldsgranner7307
3 жыл бұрын
very uthred of babenburg.
@noahrosz3902
2 жыл бұрын
Me who watched this then got an axe haha
@highonpaint
3 жыл бұрын
Look at wyverncraft authentic line swords. They are made in germany. What also means you pay for made in germany. But they are better quality then calimacil and look like a real sword. And i dont mean "real"... i mean they are as thin as a real sword. Handle like one. And look like one. You just have to learn to use it. Cuz the foam is rather hard. So hitting somebody like a berserker with it will hurt a lot.
@LivingAnachronism
3 жыл бұрын
I've seen some of their stuff it's gorgeous!!
@sellzord6217
Жыл бұрын
1:23 His Parry skills +6
@ThePageTurnerPT
2 жыл бұрын
This is me coming back after like 9 months of following you wondering: have you gotten your hands on a mytholon hybrid sword?
@LivingAnachronism
2 жыл бұрын
Not yet! I don't have any weapons from Mytholon, though I did talk about the hybrid weapons from Epic Armory in another video
@edwardbirdsall6580
Жыл бұрын
Kult of Athena
@icekweenie4519
Жыл бұрын
4:20 "An owl?"
@harrylambrianou6998
4 күн бұрын
Has anybody ever been to a LARP that allows Calimacil?
@LivingAnachronism
4 күн бұрын
Yes, every larp I have been to allows Calimacil weapons
@arc3944
Жыл бұрын
Part two?
@ravenshotred
3 жыл бұрын
an owl
@EvanDangerfield
2 жыл бұрын
I love how everything is in focus except him haha still great vidf tho bro!
@LivingAnachronism
2 жыл бұрын
Yeah it was annoying when I sat down to edit this. Something about my camera or my lens just gets confused whenever I'm in the forest. Like the depth of the trees throws off the auto focus or something. Big sad
@FlightSimHistorian
2 жыл бұрын
I have a Calimacil Colossal Doppelsoldner great sword, as I am about 6' 2" tall, and have some 16th/17th Century German/Swiss history in my family (can't speak to whether any were Landschneckt, haven't dug further than time periods). It's a beast of a sword, and I'm looking to get something smaller to use in regular duels. My main problem with trying to find a sword is that I have family that I duel against who are allergic to latex, so whenever I shop around for LARP swords, I have to make sure there's no latex in them. I'm thinking of making my own LARP rapier. Great video, by the way.
@pimedus9675
3 жыл бұрын
an Owl!
@Helliconia54
2 жыл бұрын
argh!!!! DO NOT STAB YOUR SWORD INTO THE GROUND. even a fake one. Sign of a total noob
@LivingAnachronism
2 жыл бұрын
I do address this in a couple of videos, rest assured I'm not actually damaging my weapons.
@mikkel2241
Жыл бұрын
does anyone use egyption Khopesh swords? i would really like to know if anyone has ever seen the Khopesh used in larp and if its possible to use the shieldpull with it?? :D (most elvis swords in an online search for Khopesh larp swords, looks like a mix between the Khopesh (in the curve), the katana (the edge) and the falchion in the edge being a that thicker than the rest)
@oldguygames6861
Жыл бұрын
They are really hard to make because of the way the blade of a khopesh curves; you can't put a core all the way thru the blade; so the second half of the blade will be unsupported. Most larps also frown on using weapons to pull against shields for safety reasons. That all being said, Calamacil is now making weapons with true curved cores instead of the faux curves they had to use in the past; so maybe someday they will be able to figure out how to make an actual khopesh
@Treizekshrnada
2 жыл бұрын
I keep watching him ram the tip of his sword into the ground and it makes me wince each time. You should NEVER treat a LARP sword like that.
@LivingAnachronism
2 жыл бұрын
If you can pull a blow, you can pull it when you place it on the ground. I'm not jabbing the tip or damaging the weapon, but thank you for your concern. But definitely don't let the tip bend or put the sword in something like gravel that will scratch it or tear it.
@Vengetuen_Wraith
Жыл бұрын
I love hearing about people from other countries recommending Calimacil, it's a brand local to my province :)
@richardcostello360
7 ай бұрын
They are a great starter sword.......but there are MUCH better cored weapons out there that are more realistic
@xiChann
2 жыл бұрын
Ive wanted to start a Foam Sword fighting club at my school but did not want to do fencing for it requires alot of equiptment. Found out about LARP Swords a few months ago and have not found affordable options that could be sponsered by the school. Nice video, hope epic armoury is good
@quesoats.3435
2 жыл бұрын
More sword=more betterer. But make sure you can wield what's appropriate.
@LivingAnachronism
2 жыл бұрын
Much more better!
@jehtartowle1754
2 жыл бұрын
The guy I'm copying is 9 feet tall and his sword is about his height and I want the sword at his height and use it that same way he does so I'm going to 1 hand wield a friggin 9 foot tall great sword
@LivingAnachronism
2 жыл бұрын
Epic
@Till1703
3 жыл бұрын
Hey, where did you have this nice armless gambeson? :)
@LivingAnachronism
3 жыл бұрын
It was custom made for me
@merlinsopenroadtherapy2641
Жыл бұрын
The leather you are wearing with the under arm strap. What is it used for
@LivingAnachronism
Жыл бұрын
It's a sort of baldric. The front strap can hold 3 small pouches and one large one. And the bad has 3 D rings, the plan is to eventually make a back scabbard and a quiver that go with it and are interchangeable with a quick release system. Haven't got around to making those yet
@theevol29
3 жыл бұрын
Regarding Epic armoury. They also have a hybrid range (a weapon closer to Calimacil in durability and weight), and strongholds (even closer again to Calimacil in durability and weight).
@Helliconia54
2 жыл бұрын
So, for my character, which is "Based" on a real "person" is the closest to the fantasy "ranger" Medieval yeoman, forest warden. Sp a guy who was charged with loooking after the lord's forests. He'd be a hunter, and tracker. He'd be looking for poachers and bandits hiding out in that forest.I imagine his weapons would be, A bow(long range) a side sword. probably an "arming sword" and his dagger/knife.I'd be looking for a larp arming sword then.
@robinv.3632
3 жыл бұрын
I started out larping with the cheapest short sword I could find, this didn´t turn out well. However I had the benefit of gainig experience as a fighter before spending a lot on a weapon I didn´t know if it was right for me. Gladly I got to meet a bunch of people that had semi regular fighting trainings where I got to borrow weapons to find out what was best for me. (My favorites are bastard swords and two handed axes btw). About Mytholon: They sell different brands of weapons that also come from different manufactureres like Calimacil or Wyverncrafts (only heard great stuff about them). But I had a lot of bad expirience with the housebrands of them. My whole training team was tempted by the low prices of the battle standard weapons and it ended up being a mistake since we broke all swords within 3-4 month of weekly training. Hammerkunst used to be the low budged brand a few years ago and the weapons also broke quickly (but not as fast as battle standard). I don´t know how good the new weapons are since they got a lot pricier, maybe someone else used a newer hammerkunst weapon and knows.
@colapundarn
2 жыл бұрын
never...NEVER stab a larp sword in the ground... it damages the tip and could make it unsafe/ruined! i know it looks cool but be safe!
@shartslaw322
3 жыл бұрын
I also tell people, the weapon chooses you, you may think you want something that's a 2 hander, but when you pick some up, you may not like how it feels, when you're at a medieval fayre, and you see one of the larp distributors there, check the weapons out, and the one that speaks to you, is meant for you.
@aabChris
Жыл бұрын
Heyy Kramer I hope you see this cause i'm super curious! What's the belt thing you wear over your torso? I find it very interesting, you made it yourself? Thinking bout doing kinda the same
@LivingAnachronism
Жыл бұрын
Yep I made it. It's a bandolier, will carry pouches in the front, and has D rings behind the shoulder, my plan/hope is eventually to make a scabbard and a quiver that can clip on and off to be interchangeable
@aabChris
Жыл бұрын
@@LivingAnachronism thats actually the first thing that came in my mind! Thinking bout creating the same for the quiver-scabbard-switching-possibility. Guess I'll do some research...! Thank you very much 🙂
@jpk1195
2 жыл бұрын
One more option: Find a good LARP Weapon smith. In my experience the best choice and with a good Price and a Unique design.
@TheDrakanMaster124
3 жыл бұрын
My favorite type of Sword would be a type 18a longsword and well I'm just going to use a traditional Hema long sword style
@tiagomoreira8742
Жыл бұрын
Discovered your Channel and Im loving it! Want to get to larp and looking all your videos ! Eheh 😁
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