Straight Sabre VS Curved Sabre?

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[pilgrim]

Matt says, "If you're trying to penetrate someone, if you're trying to get underneath their clothing and get deep into them". Interesting phrasing in which the context is is very important.

[michaelsmith]

I was studying, but this was clearly more important.

[MartinGreywolf]

It bears mentioning that sabres aren't curved in the same ways. Some curves are continuous (katanas), some are curved and yet have their point in-line with wrist because the grip is angled (some shashkas), some have their curves start at only about halfway to two thirds up the blade (most early to high medieval Magyar sabres, several post-medieval Hungarian sabres) and so on. Things that are true of the two sabres seen in videos may or may not apply.

[volzman]

I have never touched a sword in my life. But I enjoy learning about them

[McHaven]

wow, three in one go and he didn't even threaten a smile; this man has become an innuendo master before our very eyes

[saidtoshimaru]

5:29 - 5:35 - Context is everything.

Matt has done it again.

[Harbinger]

I just have to say I think this is one of the most important videos you've put out. It cuts to the quick of one of the most fundamental aspects of sword design in a way that really focuses down on just this one element, as I think most times folks discuss sword blades in the straight vs curved debate, entirely different models if sword are discussed. Longsword vs katana, saber vs rapier, etc. This dispenses with all the distractions and focuses on pure geometry. I learned a lot from this video; I wasn't aware of several of the quirks inherent to curved blades that you mentioned here and it really helped develop my understanding of them given that most if my own experience is with straight blades, even down to my own sabre. Thank you for putting this out.

[overlorddante]

See that Superdry spokesman there, he's got curved sabers. Curved. Sabers.

[ShieldWife]

It seems like heavy cavalry sabres are often straight and light cavalry sabres are often curved. Is this observation accurate? If so, I wonder why.

[DenizenCain]

"...if you're trying to get underneath their clothing and deep into them..." so, he's just committed to the double entendres now.

[BarokaiRein]

I've heard that a slight upwards curve really helps with penetration.

[Psittacus_erithacus]

You didn't mention whether the curved blade offered any noticeable increase to ease of edge alignment while cutting … which I would have thought would be among it's chief advantages. Have you not noticed any difference in this regard? I may have to significantly adjust my priors!

[jordanreeseyre]

The physics of the parry may be helped by the majority of the blade being aft of the hand. So an impact will create a bending moment that wants to put the front edge on line.

Also, I love the sneaky thrust over the arm.

[varanid]

you're trying to penetrate someone, if you're trying to get underneath their clothing and get deep into them, then the straight blade is better for that than a curved I wasn't given a choice.

[mallardtheduck]

I am a side-sword/cup-hilt rapier guy, with that being said, your Saber design is really nice...Congratulations to getting your goal for your ideal Saber being produced!!!

[knucklepuppy]

Long time subscriber, first time commenter. I love what you do and how unbiased, or...worldly you are in your studies. That makes you truly great.
Please continue to share with us.

[curtissyarbrough]

This really helped me to choose a blade curvaturature for my Kvetun sabre

[michaelbeal]

5:28 Can we all appreciate the fact that he said all that with a straight face?

[LarryGarfieldCrell]

Wait, did I miss where you said your preference? You gave lots of data about the differences, but you didn't say which one you prefer. Or did I miss it entirely and I'm just embarrassing myself here?

[londiniumarmoury]

I do prefer a straight sabre personally, slightly curved like 1845 is fine.