Medieval Sword Tests 2 of 5

The second phase of comparative side by side sword testing on the Valiant Armory Kriegschwert, Hanwei (Tinker Pearce) Longsword and Darksword Armory Black Prince and Archers Sword.

All swords flexed in both directions to determine the extent of their flex and test the tempering.

More videos in this series to be uploaded shortly with the full review and test results to be posted on our sister site:

http://www.sword-manufacturers-guide.com

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[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.

[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

[EGGBURT1234]

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

[KenoshiAkai]

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

[EGGBURT1234]

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

[ashesinthewax]

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

[EGGBURT1234]

@heckald  the strength of the thrust

[heckald]

how does flexibility of the blade effect the performance?

[Ranziel1]

Amazing tests, thanks.