Face it: THIS is the Best Sword!

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  • čas přidán 31. 03. 2024
  • It's time to face it... I've been deluding myself for far too long with all this talk about how everything depends on situation, purpose, etc... Enough of that, I've finally come to my senses.
    You want to know which is the superior sword in all of history? Well, here it is.
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Komentáře • 965

  • @ronwingrove683
    @ronwingrove683 Před 2 měsíci +1486

    "How do you fight armour? You do not. You order your servants to shoot it with guns." - Skal, 2024

  • @arbington
    @arbington Před 2 měsíci +1576

    The undeniable best sword in history is the little plastic one that comes with your drink.

    • @Callofthevoid_RB
      @Callofthevoid_RB Před 2 měsíci +25

      Truth.

    • @jamesembry8235
      @jamesembry8235 Před 2 měsíci +37

      I'll drink to that

    • @jamievarni1530
      @jamievarni1530 Před 2 měsíci +12

      There is something to be said for it.

    • @Milspecpoptart
      @Milspecpoptart Před 2 měsíci +14

      It's always sharp...

    • @Sir-Cyr_Rill-Nil-Mill
      @Sir-Cyr_Rill-Nil-Mill Před 2 měsíci +24

      I only got umbrellas, the swords were in the sandwiches.
      _Perhaps _*_Your Drink Sword_*_ is hidden in the umbrella handle_
      imma check that out. ;^}>

  • @AnotherBrownAjah
    @AnotherBrownAjah Před 2 měsíci +779

    SKALLS FOR THE SKALLTHRONE, COMMENTS FOR THE SKALLGORITHUM

    • @lodren2414
      @lodren2414 Před 2 měsíci +5

      HMMMMMMMMMMMmmmmmmmmm

    • @luckytrece4985
      @luckytrece4985 Před 2 měsíci +15

      Skalls for the Skallthrone!
      Comments for the Skallgorithm!!

    • @motv1nd193
      @motv1nd193 Před 2 měsíci +12

      Skalls for the Skallthrone!!
      Comments for the Skallgorithm!!!

    • @michaelo5665
      @michaelo5665 Před 2 měsíci +15

      the Skallgorithim cares not from wence the interactions flow only that it does without end

    • @unnamedenemy9
      @unnamedenemy9 Před 2 měsíci

      COMMENT! LIKE! SUBSCRIBE!
      COMMENT! LIKE! SUBSCRIBE!

  • @ultimatebobafett130
    @ultimatebobafett130 Před 2 měsíci +539

    3:23 "You fight because you need to, I fight because I insulted a man's wife. We are not the same"

  • @johannestetzelivonrosador7317
    @johannestetzelivonrosador7317 Před 2 měsíci +668

    The thumbnail murdered me

  • @fabledredeyes
    @fabledredeyes Před 2 měsíci +184

    "Beasts of the land, be it in four or two legs"
    Perfect script

    • @Skallagrim
      @Skallagrim  Před 2 měsíci +92

      I didn't actually script anything, I was winging it and editing down to the best bits. :)

    • @lamb-mz2sd
      @lamb-mz2sd Před 2 měsíci

      Damn long pigs have been ruining society for too long!

    • @Wetcorps
      @Wetcorps Před 2 měsíci +30

      @@Skallagrim This is even more impressive.

    • @hirumaryuei
      @hirumaryuei Před 2 měsíci +12

      @@Skallagrim Bro this is fire. It's like 18th century rap battle shit. You killed it man, probably the best comedy you've ever done on this channel.

  • @ShiningDarknes
    @ShiningDarknes Před 2 měsíci +233

    A very good April Fools video. Well done sir. "How do you defeat armor with a small sword? You do not; you order your servants to shoot it with guns."

    • @QuantumHistorian
      @QuantumHistorian Před 2 měsíci +25

      I know you meant servants, but savants is hilarious. I'm imagining a bunch of renaissance nerds who've memorised pi to 1000 digits or can recite all of Cicero word-perfect, being slowly herded into formation by an exasperated sergeant major

    • @ShiningDarknes
      @ShiningDarknes Před 2 měsíci +6

      @@QuantumHistorian sorry I am dyslexic and rely on auto correct so if I accidentally my way to real words that look like the word I mean I have no real way of knowing. I had to read your comment like 5 times to realize you didn't type the same word twice.
      Thanks.

    • @QuantumHistorian
      @QuantumHistorian Před 2 měsíci +7

      @@ShiningDarknes No need to apologise, no harm done. Far from it!

  • @angryclown1990
    @angryclown1990 Před 2 měsíci +407

    I say, chaps. This has gotten so fawnseh, I'm going to need a second monocle

    • @Sir.Alonne
      @Sir.Alonne Před 2 měsíci +33

      Your spectacles are spectacular, good sir.

    • @michaelo5665
      @michaelo5665 Před 2 měsíci +25

      Two Monocles? A Bifocle?, unheard of!you have gone completely mad!

    • @hraefn1821
      @hraefn1821 Před 2 měsíci +25

      I concur. A bi-monocle perhaps, nay, dare I say a BIONICLE?

    • @MidskakurUlvur
      @MidskakurUlvur Před 2 měsíci +18

      @@hraefn1821Indubitably!

  • @Jhaldmer
    @Jhaldmer Před 2 měsíci +140

    Please make this a series about why every weapon is the best weapon ever for its purpose in the historical context. This was awesome.

    • @benthede2531
      @benthede2531 Před 2 měsíci +16

      I hope he reads this and goes along with it. Great video series idea

    • @paulconrad6220
      @paulconrad6220 Před 2 měsíci +9

      But why? The smallsword IS the best :)

    • @WritingFighter
      @WritingFighter Před 2 měsíci +4

      But that would be RAciSt and OFFenSiVe.

    • @Jhaldmer
      @Jhaldmer Před 2 měsíci +9

      @@WritingFighter We can ignore the one person who says that in that case.

    • @skilletborne
      @skilletborne Před 2 měsíci +4

      @@WritingFighter You're mocking someone who isn't real

  • @teamhomestar4492
    @teamhomestar4492 Před 2 měsíci +245

    I forgot it was April Fool's Day. Aside from that though, small swords are easily my favorite examples of lethal jewelry.

    • @Lord_Humungus
      @Lord_Humungus Před 2 měsíci +10

      I love my smallsword

    • @Bubben246
      @Bubben246 Před 2 měsíci +18

      @@Lord_Humungus Too bad your wife doesn't.

    • @billredding2000
      @billredding2000 Před 2 měsíci +5

      A small sword is what I'd wear if swords were still worn today.
      -- BR

    • @Lord_Humungus
      @Lord_Humungus Před 2 měsíci +4

      @@Bubben246 😪

    • @HenrikBSWE
      @HenrikBSWE Před 2 měsíci +11

      @@Bubben246That harlot would trade dagger for lance and knight for horse. Speaking of, how is your dear Mother?

  • @mattbowden4996
    @mattbowden4996 Před 2 měsíci +113

    And here I was expecting Skall to do something silly for April fools day, but instead he drops this truth bomb...

  • @Macaf4r
    @Macaf4r Před 2 měsíci +60

    I understand this was supposed to be funny but you sir have convinced me . That was the best argument I’ve ever heard! Why didn’t I think of having my servants just shoot the armored beast?!

  • @ramonvelasquez8431
    @ramonvelasquez8431 Před 2 měsíci +47

    Hahaha... "A gentleman seeks out a weapon that accentuantes his strengths rather than compensate for his inadequacies". Dude, you were inspired! 😂❤

  • @Uncle_Roadkill
    @Uncle_Roadkill Před 2 měsíci +119

    April hath reached the realm of Canada

  • @lewiszhou4056
    @lewiszhou4056 Před 2 měsíci +30

    I like how the intro almost implies that it's going to be the katana, but Skall just immediately goes: "Small Swords! A weapon for a more civilized age"(This is actually also a star wars reference, as is the thumbnail)

  • @benjaminstorace6699
    @benjaminstorace6699 Před 2 měsíci +78

    The "you order your musketmen to shoot him down" got a chortle from me.

  • @fakename1182
    @fakename1182 Před 2 měsíci +56

    ...He's out of line, but he's right...

    • @alexs5814
      @alexs5814 Před 2 měsíci +10

      Of cource he's out of the line.
      The line is where his servants stand, waiting for his order to fire.

  • @robwalker4452
    @robwalker4452 Před 2 měsíci +26

    "We are not the same." Touche, swordmaster.

  • @TheHornedKing
    @TheHornedKing Před 2 měsíci +45

    This is making insanely good sense to me.

    • @EarnestEgregore
      @EarnestEgregore Před měsícem +3

      Honestly a modern forged small sword with something like a basket hilt on it (for knife /machete defense) could be a pretty good self/home defense weapon with some practice… probably pricey to have made tho

  • @allthenamesiwantedweretaken
    @allthenamesiwantedweretaken Před 2 měsíci +102

    "Baron von Skall" better make a return in future videos, I love this Pompous analysis style, feels so fresh and funny but does also teach.
    "Such *banal* sayings-"
    "What a *crude* analogy steeped in uncouth double entendre..!"
    "Besmirched by the *vulgarity* of the common folk.."
    "Only *brutish OAFS* who rely on clumsy, *broad* sweeping strokes-"
    "What sort of.. *deranged* savage-"
    "the same *common RABBLE* would espouse such.. vulgar notions-"
    "We do not seek to emulate the *beasts* of the land.."
    Just... ugh, so beautiful.

  • @LargeBanana
    @LargeBanana Před 2 měsíci +35

    CASTLEVANIA OST WHAT THE FUCK.
    My brain goes back 20 years of nostalgia, I never signed up for that Skal.

    • @pRahvi0
      @pRahvi0 Před 2 měsíci

      Fits perfectly to the background of snobbing.

  • @wealthybone2990
    @wealthybone2990 Před 2 měsíci +58

    I agree that's undeniably the best sword ever to exist, it's beautiful.

  • @smashingtheadam
    @smashingtheadam Před 2 měsíci +98

    *checks date*
    Oh. Okay. Thank god.

  • @adamstachura2589
    @adamstachura2589 Před 2 měsíci +14

    That was comedic gold, the script was on point 🤣

    • @danthiel8623
      @danthiel8623 Před 2 měsíci +2

      And the best part is that there is no script.

  • @Hrotriks
    @Hrotriks Před 2 měsíci +12

    Sir your eloquence leaves my uncouth mouth in shambles.... bravo!

  • @Sigma-0007_Septem
    @Sigma-0007_Septem Před 2 měsíci +39

    Happy April 1st Dear Sir .

  • @decidueyedude4280
    @decidueyedude4280 Před 2 měsíci +78

    Best sword in history?… skall in all dark clothes?… something’s fishy

  • @lukewilliams8548
    @lukewilliams8548 Před 2 měsíci +11

    A very gentlemanly sword indeed. However I must say the old swept hilts are absolutely lovely and make excellent decorations in the library.

    • @LibertyGryphon
      @LibertyGryphon Před 2 měsíci +3

      Of course a proper library should be adorned with any manner of curious weapons from savage and far-off times and places, as well as the hides of beasts of all kinds.

  • @isaachester8475
    @isaachester8475 Před 2 měsíci +6

    This may be the single most refined and intellectually transcendent video --- NAY, no mere video, but a VESSEL by which true elegance floats serendipitously through the river of our thoughts -- of the millennium. Well done, sir!

  •  Před 2 měsíci +12

    "You order your servants to shoot it with guns"
    such an obvious statement! :D

  • @Doradanis1
    @Doradanis1 Před 2 měsíci +7

    I'm so astonished with the range of your vocabulary being used on this video. Bravo.

  • @merakimelodies8931
    @merakimelodies8931 Před 2 měsíci +14

    Skall, you have indisputably mastered the art of satirical comedy, illuminating education, and riveting entertainment! 😂🎉😊 Encore, good fellow! Encore! 😄

  • @Notsram77
    @Notsram77 Před 2 měsíci +11

    The sword... is a tool.
    The Symphony of the Night soundtrack, knows no age, no equal. It is the score to my very existence.

  • @fonzylopez5806
    @fonzylopez5806 Před 2 měsíci +7

    Once I heard the music from symphony of the night...I knew this was a man of refined taste. Finally, the approval i need to get the sword my collection of powdered wigs needed to truly be complete.

  • @theg0z0n
    @theg0z0n Před 2 měsíci +5

    All right man. You need to do a series where you do this but choose a different sword every time. Loved it!

  • @zombiehampster1397
    @zombiehampster1397 Před 2 měsíci +8

    I like the solution for dealing with heavily armored knights, that was hilarious and tactically sound.

  • @DraculaCronqvist
    @DraculaCronqvist Před 2 měsíci +6

    The thumbnail of this video alone was absolute gold, the Castlevania music made it even better.

  • @alexanderren1097
    @alexanderren1097 Před 2 měsíci +97

    Maybe the best sword was always just the friends we met along the way

    • @thundercrash4775
      @thundercrash4775 Před 2 měsíci +2

      An excellent way to maintain plausible deniability.

    • @MorgottofLeyendell
      @MorgottofLeyendell Před 2 měsíci +2

      Oh, I thought it was about how many people we killed along the way with the sword.

    • @hikaritsumi2123
      @hikaritsumi2123 Před 2 měsíci +2

      @@MorgottofLeyendellWhat a cool and badass idea! (or maybe deranged)
      Instead of saying how many people slained, simply address them as friend while simulteneously tap the sword

  • @procow2274
    @procow2274 Před 2 měsíci +22

    The perfect weapon employed by noble knights to dispose of vile bloods

  • @drefpet
    @drefpet Před 2 měsíci +3

    I didn't laugh this hard at a CZcams video for a long time. Thanks for making my day Skallagrimsson

  • @Sgtspork
    @Sgtspork Před 2 měsíci +5

    Looks at date... 🤔
    Is reminded of Fury Road scene where Max points at obvious trap and says 'That's bait..'

  • @tastysnowdrop1456
    @tastysnowdrop1456 Před 2 měsíci +3

    This is most likely my favorite Skall video; not even a competition.

  • @antoniusmetal
    @antoniusmetal Před 2 měsíci +2

    I love that you used the library music from Castlevania: Symphony of the Night.

  • @christopherrivera9827
    @christopherrivera9827 Před 2 měsíci +4

    Looks like your channel is doing well, which I’m happy to see!

  • @havior6617
    @havior6617 Před 2 měsíci +4

    Finally, the correct and definitive answer to this discussion.

  • @Kneon_Knight
    @Kneon_Knight Před 2 měsíci +4

    Looks at calendar. Looks at thumbnail. Clicks on it anyway.

  • @Kihen9
    @Kihen9 Před 2 měsíci +3

    I loved this!!!
    Love the videos where you play a character, more of those!

  • @darthvader7684
    @darthvader7684 Před 2 měsíci +2

    I wasn't expecting that bait and switch, great as always Skall

  • @atomicsixprops2722
    @atomicsixprops2722 Před 2 měsíci +3

    Can we have more "my sword is the best sword ever" skits, please?
    Great stuff!

    • @JanetStarChild
      @JanetStarChild Před 2 měsíci +1

      This is more than a "skit"; it's a full-blown sketch.

  • @williamhall3043
    @williamhall3043 Před 2 měsíci +17

    Happy April fools day 😂

  • @gwennblei
    @gwennblei Před 2 měsíci +1

    OMG Skall sounds so slappable here ! Truly the most perfect rendition of the duel seeking gentleman :D

  • @90lancaster
    @90lancaster Před 2 měsíci +2

    That said no lies detected
    It is nice that Skall felt comfortable with us to share his true self.

  • @ajuicywaffle9037
    @ajuicywaffle9037 Před 2 měsíci +5

    Don’t forget they used these swords in The Duelists

  • @kleinjahr
    @kleinjahr Před 2 měsíci +4

    A certain Mr. Silver would like to have discourse with you sir. When can his seconds meet with yours to arrange time and place?

  • @ClipsFromMaine
    @ClipsFromMaine Před 2 měsíci +3

    I knew there was a joke, but completely forgot it was April fools. Thank you for reminding me before it’s too late!

  • @PowermadNavigator
    @PowermadNavigator Před 2 měsíci +1

    Thumbnail REALLY sets the tone for this video. :D

  • @eugenehong8825
    @eugenehong8825 Před 2 měsíci +4

    So wait, he wasn't being serious? But, but, but I WANT to be a snobby gentleman now 😢😢

  • @WanderingTetsubo
    @WanderingTetsubo Před 2 měsíci +17

    Gotta love the Castlevania music in the background.
    Also, Happy misinformation day, everybody.

    • @joshcline8764
      @joshcline8764 Před 2 měsíci +2

      You beat me to it. Haha. Such a good game.

  • @williamclose6978
    @williamclose6978 Před 2 měsíci +1

    Lol. I love seeing the ridiculous videos my subscriptions speed forth on this auspicious of days. *Tips hat* You did not disappoint sir. Bravo I say!

  • @marcodarra
    @marcodarra Před 2 měsíci

    Love this kind of videos, please consider making more of them in the future!

  • @mhdfrb9971
    @mhdfrb9971 Před 2 měsíci +3

    The best sword is practical and versatile. Probably a short sabre like cutlass and wakizashi

  • @dazykuri
    @dazykuri Před 2 měsíci +3

    The Sword of a Thousand Truths

  • @Macdunne
    @Macdunne Před 2 měsíci +2

    Well played sir.

  • @MaddMango
    @MaddMango Před 2 měsíci +1

    Perfect delivery!

  • @Crangaso
    @Crangaso Před 2 měsíci +5

    Ack-CHYU-ally!!

  • @schonnj
    @schonnj Před 2 měsíci +5

    Master Sword or riot.
    Happy April Fool's to you too.

  • @boomerisadog3899
    @boomerisadog3899 Před 2 měsíci

    This is my favorite video you've done in quite some time, excellent.

  • @A._is_for
    @A._is_for Před 2 měsíci +2

    Agmificent, bravo...encore!!!

  • @purgejmi
    @purgejmi Před 2 měsíci +3

    You heretic! CLEARLY the best sword is a Warhammer 40K Chainsword! For The EMPEROR!!!!!!!!

    • @dorkangel1076
      @dorkangel1076 Před 2 měsíci

      A Chainsword is for the grunts. A Powersword is for the officer.

    • @purgejmi
      @purgejmi Před 2 měsíci

      @dorkangel1076 OOOOoHHHHoooh?! You dare challenge me, heretic?!

  • @CalimehChelonia
    @CalimehChelonia Před 2 měsíci +1

    Thank you very much for this new perspective on this topic..
    Greetings from Austria.

  • @GraveFiller613
    @GraveFiller613 Před 2 měsíci +1

    Love the SotN Library Music in the background for ambience

  • @cybrandir
    @cybrandir Před 2 měsíci +1

    Oh you nailed the thumbnail. Love it

  • @artemisdarkslayer
    @artemisdarkslayer Před 2 měsíci +1

    Love it. Bring this character in more!

  • @davewebster5120
    @davewebster5120 Před 2 měsíci

    SOTN library theme in the background, top-tier. Your argument, sir, is valid.

  • @noahhuguenin3848
    @noahhuguenin3848 Před 2 měsíci

    I've been telling everyone that there is no such thing as the greatest video on CZcams... ALAS! I find indisputable refutation in this masterpiece

  • @GhostManOnSixtieth
    @GhostManOnSixtieth Před 2 měsíci

    Man, I remember when this channel was teeny tiny and I loved your sword reviews and cutting then too. Super happy that you are over 1.5M subs now! I have kept up with watching most of your vids, but I never noticed how high the number got. Well deserved. 👏

  • @pRahvi0
    @pRahvi0 Před 2 měsíci

    Those are some extravagantly nice swords TBH.
    Also, I only realized at the end which day this was published, even though I did notice the satirical tone earlier. A great video.

  • @andreasmuller4666
    @andreasmuller4666 Před 2 měsíci +1

    Okay, can bring that kind of sass to other reviews too because, Aprils fools or not, this was hilarious, entertaining and so well done.

  • @foxwitmer45
    @foxwitmer45 Před 2 měsíci +1

    Masterfully done my good man. Thy wit weaves likes a spiders web. Good show!

  • @tgmickey513
    @tgmickey513 Před 2 měsíci +1

    I needed a good laugh, Skall delivered again with panache! Many thanks, good fellow!

  • @PyroBits
    @PyroBits Před 2 měsíci

    Such eloquence, truly this is a presentation for an elevated audience!

  • @stasisthebest
    @stasisthebest Před 2 měsíci +1

    Thats your best and most refined video yet.
    Enjoy the first of the fourth aswell my deer sir

  • @weonconpatasbreadcake6494
    @weonconpatasbreadcake6494 Před 2 měsíci +1

    Wiser words have never been said before

  • @augustpolca3484
    @augustpolca3484 Před 2 měsíci

    This is fantastic! Truly magnificent! Encore!

  • @user-lg1ex8ic8v
    @user-lg1ex8ic8v Před 2 měsíci +1

    bro your videos are always so good god bless

  • @adwarfsittingonagiantsshoulder

    Very fun video !
    Thanks !

  • @Thunderwolf4
    @Thunderwolf4 Před 2 měsíci +1

    This made me giggle! Good one!! They do look very fancy though!

  • @jeanqueribus9922
    @jeanqueribus9922 Před 2 měsíci

    the most graceful and elegant video this year. hehe.

  • @ilcuzzo12
    @ilcuzzo12 Před 2 měsíci

    Well that was simply delightful, thank you sir

  • @jorgen-ingmarcastell2864
    @jorgen-ingmarcastell2864 Před 2 měsíci

    Well done sir. Well done for the first day of the fourth month. :)
    Indeed an exellent video.

  • @shizanketsuga8696
    @shizanketsuga8696 Před 2 měsíci

    That was an expertly delivered flourish to celebrate the beginning of a new month, good sir!

  • @mostcomplicatedman8115
    @mostcomplicatedman8115 Před 2 měsíci +1

    Splendid . Jolly good show .

  • @Scottish-Batman
    @Scottish-Batman Před 2 měsíci

    I salute you sir! ^^ Definitely feeling you've had a recent level up in all three sets of skills

  • @mortalopus
    @mortalopus Před 2 měsíci

    Love the dance of gold in the background!

  • @dougpeery6888
    @dougpeery6888 Před 2 měsíci

    This was great. I loved it

  • @sherrifjenkins9229
    @sherrifjenkins9229 Před 2 měsíci +1

    That was honestly brilliant.

  • @LukeC3
    @LukeC3 Před 2 měsíci

    Nicely done

  • @rafaelsodre_eachday
    @rafaelsodre_eachday Před měsícem

    What was that!?!
    I'm flabbergasted.
    And who would imagine Ska is a fine, fine actor.

  • @keyem4504
    @keyem4504 Před 2 měsíci +1

    Well spoken, Sire. Indeed, well spoken.

  • @BrassCatcher365
    @BrassCatcher365 Před 2 měsíci +1

    I expected Katana content, but i was pleasantly surprised! Well played.😂