Yes, the series even has "fantasy" in its title, so not exactly aiming for down to earth realism or anything, but it's fun to handle reproductions (some downscaled) and get a feel for what they might be like in real life. So here's some nerdy over-thinking for your entertainment.
*Full-sized* version of Sephiroth's Masamune (non-functional wallhanger):
[ Ссылка ]
Shorter, battle-ready version:
[ Ссылка ]
Cloud Strife's Buster sword, FF7 Remake model (non-functional wallhanger):
[ Ссылка ]
Vincent's triple-barreled Cerberus revolver (resin prop):
[ Ссылка ]
Previous videos:
Conan's Atlantean & the Kurgan Sword: How Realistic are They?
[ Ссылка ]
Over-Thinking Fantasy: Keyblade, Frostmourne, Dante's Rebellion, Etc
[ Ссылка ]
An Overly Pragmatic Hands-On "Review" of Anime Swords
[ Ссылка ]
A Fun Chat with the Owner of a Sword Shop
[ Ссылка ]
*** Credits ***
Hunga Munga (African throwing knives) picture
[ Ссылка ]
Outro:
"Highland Storm" by The Slanted Room Records
[ Ссылка ]
Used with artist's permission
*** Merch ***
[ Ссылка ]
If you want to join Bonfire to start selling your own merch: [ Ссылка ]
*** Support the channel ***
Help fund future videos, get bonus content and access to an exclusive Discord server:
[ Ссылка ]
[ Ссылка ]
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:
[ Ссылка ]
Where to get HEMA gear and practice swords:
[ Ссылка ]
GamerSupps powdered energy drinks and other stuff (I particularly like the SUS snack bars):
[ Ссылка ]
I highly recommend the balms and oils from Beard Sorcery:
[ Ссылка ]
Books about history, martial arts, swords, knives, video/audio equipment, and other stuff I recommend:
US - [ Ссылка ]
Canada - [ Ссылка ]
*** Second channel / other social media ***
[ Ссылка ]
[ Ссылка ]_
[ Ссылка ]
[ Ссылка ]
#skallagrim #fantasy #finalfantasy #ff7 #cloudstrife #sephiroth #sword
