Future vs. Past: Can a Bat’leth Defeat a Longsword?
As demonstrated in my previous video (link below), the Klingon Bat’leth is a lot more practical in design than some people give it credit for. In a duel against another Bat’let it offers good versatility, strong defense, and great effectiveness at grappling range.
So now let’s find out if this iconic Star Trek weapon stands a chance against a medieval longsword. There is an unintended bias in the fact that my sparring partner and I are much more familiar with the sword, but testing it out against a resisting opponent can still give us some insight into its usefulness.
The previous video (Bat’leth vs. Bat’leth):
You can find these practice batleths at Purpleheart Armoury, listed as “future soldier battle trainer“, under European Martial Arts - Basic Trainers:
Over-analyzing the concept and coming up with an improved design:
The Klingon Bat’leth: Practical or Awkward? Smart or Stupid?
An Improved Klingon Bat’leth - More Practical?
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“Vulcan Lirpa“ by Sailmaster-Seion
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