Medieval Sword Tests 2 of 5

[zackthegoth]

like the way the last one glimered in the sun, bloody good quality. :)

[claymang]

So the reason bending/flexability is important for the blade is that it allows it to absorb the impact of the blow? TIL.

[heckald]

how does flexibility of the blade effect the performance?

[EGGBURT1234]

@heckald the strength of the thrust

[ashesinthewax]

@EGGBURT1234 So do stiffer or more flexible blades deliver/endure stronger thrusts?

[EGGBURT1234]

@ashesinthewax stiffer=stringer thrusts and i thinkg they endure better..im not sure

[KenoshiAkai]

As I recall, a flexible blade is less likely to break when it hits something hard.

[EGGBURT1234]

@KenoshiAkai thats what i mean by endure, i dont know much really

[Knightofthetruehorne]

@heckald Blades bend and flex when you cut things with them. If the blade will not flex at all then when you cut something with it then it will break. Also when you block the blow from another sword you do it on your flat not the edge. The flat can then flex and take away the shock of the blow :D

[Ranziel1]

Amazing tests, thanks.

[rob22r]

can u show more on the archer sword i want to buy one and if you dont mind posting what web site they sell them on

[ashesinthewax]

What exactly does the flexibility tell about the tempering?

[EntranceDenied]

After Medieval swords, can you do some eastern swords too?

[knightdrako]

Cant Wait to see the rest of it!