Six Medieval Arrow Types - What are they for?

Arrow heads discussed:
Plate Cutter
Needle Bodkin
Barbed type 16
Leaf shape
Swallow Tail
Crescent

[Maxmetalmetallica]

Pulling a barbed arrow out is described in the manuscript Jan Ypermans Surgie from 1303-1304. He describes using a goose feather to put around the barbs.

[SHBstanko]

When someone says "I don't know" and are humble and honest about it, only hardens that person's credibility. Love it!

[mikerochester]

"You've now absolutely committed yourself to perhaps a devastating arterial injury that you simply didn't have before." is the best line I've ever heard on YouTube.

[Thor_Underdunk_Caballerial]

Funny how Tod repeatedly apologises over the condition of the arrows while anyone watching this video is absolutely blown away by all this wonderful information and the only person who could possibly care about these arrow condition is himself. But I guess such passion is what delivers this content so flawlessly in the first place.

[sibire]

"I can't say it's an actual fact, but *someone* probably thought of it"

Finally, someone speaks the truth about like, 95% of medieval military history

[davidm]

Tod, it's pretty clear that the last arrow was most commonly used by Robin Hood to cut the hangman's noose and free his band of merry men from the clutches of the Sheriff of Nottingham.

[keving]

It’s 3 am, I’ve never shot a bow in my life, and here I am watching a video about 6 different kinds of arrows.

[joanmarcferreaparici]

The last arrow: a history teacher told me that it would be perfect for shooting a horse without causing too much damage, since the shape prevents great penetration and the horse perceives it as a predator bite (2 teeth) and only penetrates just enough to make him move violently and throw the rider, in order to kill the knight and keep his horse almost intact since they were of great value.
There are other possible and feasible uses, such as bird hunting, target practice (not losing the arrow), or even fishing.
for me: all possible and not mutually exclusive.
ONE YEAR LATER...:
I kept investigating...there is one more practical and to me possible use.
...One that would explain its massive use in the high middle ages even against infantry...in that period rounded armor began to be used...mainly to give an opportunity against gunpowder weapons and longbows or crossbows with massive penetrating power.
since the convex armor favors the ricochet of the projectile occasionally:
Against convex armor, the double point reduces the risk of rebound... it would be decisive if good old Todd did the test.
It could be something pioneering in archaeology.

[chesterhackenbush]

Tod: I used to know an old archer when I was a child in the 1960's. He fought in WW1 and was an expert on all things archery. He showed me some original arrow heads- including some found in a French belfry. The crescent shaped arrow head was (according to what he was told as a child) used to ensure a "rapid drop" by breaking bones. Normal broad heads and the like would strike bone and glance off, the crescent shape prevented this and ensured the bone if struck would break. He also explained that it made a slightly wider wound channel due to the dual points striking the flesh first and pushing the outer regions inward like a "pinch". Sadly he told me much more - however it was such a long time ago... hope this helps.

[totenkopfan]

1:00 AM: Okay, i should get some rest

4:22 AM: *Six Medieval Arrow Types - What are they for?*

[earllybird]

Lol, favorite part is when he states " Well as far as we know, medieval people had the same brains as we did, and felt the same pain, and weren't stupid"
😂💀

[jacktrades]

As a history student I cannot express how much I appreciate the note at the beginning about how others put forward information as flat fact and that the information he's putting forward is what he believes is true based on what he's learned and figured out.

[funtimesandhappylucy]

Because you so professionally handled not being able to call the feather method fact, I liked this video.

[JetorgXIII]

Thank you for your clarifications, I cannot accurately describe how relieving it is to hear someone comfortable enough with themselves to explain in detail what they do and do not know. It lends so much to your credibility, thanks for the video, I'll be sure to explore your channel more.

[GrasshopperKelly]

8:30 "I don't know"
You have a subscription sir!

[reconoverland]

Tod, you are incredible humble. Never sell yourself short! Just because you do not have a PhD at the end of your name does not mean you aren't a scholar. Your knowledge of medieval armor and weapons is incredible. I can listen to you all day long. Thank you for posting these videos.

[ptonpc]

The last one is for mowing very small patches of grass from a distance....

[KlausKaiserDBTK]

"The myth and legend that surrounds the English longbow obscures so much hard information."
You mean, the English longbow is the katana of projectile weapons?

[futurerandomness]

Would that be an African swallow, or European swallow tail for that arrow head?

[jammybizzle]

Imagine walking across a battlefield with your head down and arms all tucked in, getting peppered with arrows that are bouncing off your armour. That must have been terrifying