What's the Point of Wavy Blades? (Flamberge, Kris, Etc)

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Wavy, undulating, "flame" blades are popular in fantasy for their unique, vicious appearance, and although not particularly common in real-life history, they did exist in different parts of the world. They meaning and practical value has often been discussed, although it's hard to be sure of anything. I visited Matt Easton at his place to look a few antique kris blades (also an unusual Indian tulwar) and have a chat about potential reasons for shaping edged weapons like this. Originally we recorded at Tod's place but decided to re-do it because my mic refused to capture all of it. @scholagladiatoria @tods_workshop *** Sources & Credits *** Fascinating "wavy" grind on the A509 sword at the Wallace Collection (1550-1560) https://wallacelive.wallacecollection.org:443/eMP/eMuseumPlus?service=ExternalInterface&module=collection&objectId=61002 "Costume" armor from 1515 https://wallacelive.wallacecollection.org:443/eMP/eMuseumPlus?service=ExternalInterface&module=collection&objectId=60519 Undulating / serrated dussack, 1590-1610 https://wallacelive.wallacecollection.org:443/eMP/eMuseumPlus?service=ExternalInterface&module=collection&objectId=61208 Smallswords with "flamboyant" blades at the Royal Armouries, mid-late 18thC https://royalarmouries.org/collection/object/object-37352 https://royalarmouries.org/collection/object/object-14950 Unique saber with "knobbed" blade, 17th & early 18thC https://royalarmouries.org/collection/object/object-15030 Combination flintlock pistol & sword ("gunblade"), early 19thC https://royalarmouries.org/collection/object/object-1825 Balinese / Filipino Moro kris and Renaissance European "flamberge" rapiers / two-handed greatswords https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Anciens_gardes_suisses_pontificaux_%C3%A0_Lausanne_3.jpg https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Kris_nomenclature.jpg https://www.metmuseum.org/art/collection/search/27372 https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?search=kris&title=Special:MediaSearch&go=Go&type=image&haslicense=unrestricted https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/2/2b/Flamberge_Klingen_Germany_Museum_Livrustkammaren.jpg https://www.bidsquare.com/online-auctions/i-m-chait-gallery/indo-persian-talwar-flame-blade-sword-4890668 https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Tiruchchirappalli_painting_Indra.jpg https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Wallace_sword.jpg https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Tv%C3%A5handssv%C3%A4rd_1600-talets_b%C3%B6rjan_Livrustkammaren_31050_MOD.jpg Outro: "Highland Storm" by The Slanted Room Records https://theslantedroom.github.io/steve.yee/ Used with artist's permission *** Merch *** https://www.bonfire.com/store/skallswag/ If you want to join Bonfire to start selling your own merch: https://www.bonfire.com/welcome/07bb14169c804/ *** Support the channel *** Help fund future videos, get bonus content and access to an exclusive Discord server: http://www.patreon.com/skallagrim https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3WIohkLkH4GFoMrrWVZZFA/join Other ways to support the channel by shopping through affiliate links: Kult of Athena, my favorite online store for reproductions of historical arms and armor, fantasy swords, etc: https://www.kultofathena.com/?koa=259 Where to get HEMA gear and practice swords: http://www.woodenswords.com/?Click=1799 GamerSupps powdered energy drinks and other stuff (I particularly like the SUS snack bars): https://gamersupps.gg/Skall I highly recommend the balms and oils from Beard Sorcery: https://beardsorcery.com/?ref=0UEFtHWvZEmtD Books about history, martial arts, swords, knives, video/audio equipment, and other stuff I recommend: US - https://www.amazon.com/shop/skallagrimnilsson Canada - https://amzn.to/2HeOCMA *** Second channel / other social media *** https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCM7qhOYtW23jASfxTxCYvvg https://twitter.com/_Skallagrim_ https://www.facebook.com/SkallagrimYT https://www.instagram.com/skallagrim_yt/