You went into a higher level of detail than many of the "HEMA" RU-vidrs even do! The 17th century was indeed a very diverse time for European swords. Thank you!
Man I'd love to see a series detailing sword history by the century from Egyptian through Babylonian and Greek times, up to modern day. Eastern equivalents as well of course.
English Mortuary swords is historically known for being 35 to 40 inches in length. Cold steel makes them in 32 inches. Not that I’m bashing Cold Steel, I’m a strong supporter of them just hope they will pay more attention to minor details on the swords they make.
They may not have anything EXACTLY like a stiletto but they have MANY things very comparable. Some were on sale this past Christmas (2019, 40% off). Check it out! You might still be in time.
I have the CS "mortuary" sword. The hilt is not a classical mortuary hilt, which had a face cast into the front of the guard above the blade. It is also sometimes referred to as a half basket hilt, as opposed to a highly built up basket like the Scottish basket hilt or the Sciavona. The CS version cuts and thrusts very well.
I have the 'Polish Sabre.' It was my first Cold Steel sword. It's a beautiful sword however the hilt needs to be redesigned. The thumb ring sits about one centimeter too high and has sharp ans uncomfortable edges. The shape of the grip forces you to use the thumb ring as it's very wide near the cross guard but tapers towards the bottom.
Nice but my fave "sword" Cold Steel makes is still the Kukri. I'm blown away by its strength, cutting, slashing, chopping and aerodynamic ability. I'm hoping someday Lynn will develop the Bull Kukri (basically a much larger Kukri). And the Dha (1/3 handle, straight bladed samurai sword). Both Burmese from the Ghurkas. We used both in Bando with Dr Muang Gyi. He was incredible. No one beats Cold Steel. I'm a fan for life.
Not necessarily the Caucasus but mostly the Carpatians and Balkans. The Hungaro-Polish sabre design came about because of the Turckic steppee people influence, and Ottoman incursion into Eastern Europe.
@@tatumergo3931 well I should be lighter, then it would be faster and more nible.. Cold steel make good.sharp blades but not very historical accurate.. Polish sabers are typically around 700 gram to 900 gram...off course you can find heavy but generally speaking they should be light.
@@shinobihiriyu-originalninj4634. (Nimble the word is spelled nimble) Sorry just being a bit fastidious... Yes indeed a lighter blade would be more nimble by its nature, but wouldn't it lack a cutting presence? And yes indeed once again, Cold Steel does make Tanks, but isn't that what it is necessary in today's modern battlefields? You would want something heavy to be able to cut through that Kevlar armour, wouldn't you? ......hahahaha ! (Don't pay attention to this last comment, it's the medicine I take in the morning)....hahahaha [ I'm loosing my mind ].
@@tatumergo3931 a heavy sword would make some deep cuts but a 700 gram blade would also cut a head off 😄 Also in a real fight you would take the nearest target, hands, legs or a face cut... I have been fensing for some time now and these hug cuts are not so often, its more small.cuts... Also if you have to walk around with a sword you want something light and comfortable But this is just my opinion 😉
