#  @tods_workshop Tod's Workshop Tod's Workshop posts on YouTube about tods, history, in the, watch the most. 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The amazing and amazingly generous museum said YES. So Matt and I did exactly that and chose seven objects to chat about. You see them laid out on the table whilst Matt and I chat. My selections you will find in this film and Matts' selections you will find simultaneously released on his channel. Enjoy. We certainly did You will find Matts film here" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=FaBdh1Vx3VA) 2025-05-23T18:00Z 565K followers, 76.5K engagements "The Most Powerful Siege Crossbow Ever (Can I Make it) I have got really interested in Chinese crossbows so I started by making a trigger system but I made one for a siege bow instead so I now find myself needing to make a siege crossbow. But an ordinary one might be dull so I have decided to make one of the crazy (but real) Chinese ones with [--] bows used to drive one arrow. An adventure begins. For commissions and custom work https://todsworkshop.com For amazing budget historical weapons https://todcutler.com We have a Patreon page and if you liked this and wish to support the channel please" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=Q_PyntQkxmI) 2025-11-27T16:55Z 565K followers, 106.7K engagements "Joe vs 130lbs Superbow: New world record EK Archery asked if it would OK if they made a 130lbs compound bow for Joe Gibbs and we made a film about it. Would it be OK EK Archery offers to make Joe his own personal bow with the highest draw weight in the world and then I get to film it. Is it OK - HELL YEAH Joe's usual weapon is a 160lbs longbow and has never shot a compound before. Here you watch him from first picking up a compound to trying the 131lbs world beating monster. Does the bow defeat Joe or does Joe and the bow defeat the breastplate You can find an amazing range of hand bows and" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=YFAzmu505pM) 2024-11-11T16:07Z 565K followers, 1.4M engagements "MEDIEVAL ARMOUR TESTED - Arrows vs Amour [--] 160lbs ENGLISH WARBOW shoots FULL WEIGHT MEDIEVAL ARROWS at reproduced MEDIEVAL ARMOUR. Find out what happens Arrows vs Armour is back and we are shooting medieval war arrows at the top half of an armoured knight using armour and arrows that are correct in every detail. This film shows exactly what happened. Thousands of knights were slain by the English archers at battles like Agincourt even though they wore full armour; we just didnt know how and this film goes a long way to explaining what actually occurred. TV companies have no interest in doing" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=ds-Ev5msyzo) 2022-11-22T16:00Z 565K followers, 3.1M engagements "Tods Gothic mace - hitting armour Maces are mass weapons. However spiky and unpleasant they look they really all work on the same principle - focus all the energy of the blow in as small an area as possible. Whether it is a studded stick or flanged Gothic mace like this one. Part discussion on the weapon and how it is made and part demonstration. Production replica weapons are available here https://todcutler.com And T shirts and Merch https://todsworkshop.creator-spring.com/ Custom pieces are available here https://todsworkshop.com If you want to know everything about the Arrows vs Armour" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=2tvK7rwDJMY) 2023-03-13T16:00Z 565K followers, 941.9K engagements "How to make a sling This video shows how to make a nice medieval style sling from cord and leather and a really quick and 'dirty' sling from para cord and tape. If you are interested in medieval replica weapons take look at my websites https://todcutler.com for budget medieval knives and https://todsworkshop.com for custom knives swords and crossbows www.instagram.com/todsworkshop www.facebook.com/todtodeschini Sling making tods workshop medieval goliath how to make a sling historical Sling making tods workshop medieval goliath how to make a sling historical" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=49v8RAcJTMQ) 2019-03-12T09:53Z 565K followers, 417.6K engagements "Staff Slings - YOU can make one Staff slings were amazing weapons that threw large stones long distances with ease. They were particularly amazing because they were so cheap to make and even a novice could pick one up and use it to great effect. However when the user was really proficient they became devastating This film discusses the history a little how to use it and tune it and is mostly about making one yourself and yes even YOU can make one. For budget medieval weaponry of fantastic accuracy and value https://todcutler.com For commissions and custom work https://todsworkshop.com For" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=6e-oZEzHNOw) 2024-09-13T16:34Z 565K followers, 1.1M engagements "FIRE ARROWS REVISITED - Making and Testing I found a recipe and construction for ancient world fire arrows and it really worked But you lovely viewers suggested some changes that have improved them so this film is about those changes. Explaining making and testing. My first film about ancient fire arrows. https://youtu.be/dtLPrRUjdj4si=J0JVznSaE8xqDHoV My film about medieval fire arrows https://youtu.be/xNCU4WndtYksi=0aQWFkKT8j9NBJSD For commissions and custom work https://todsworkshop.com For amazing budget historical weapons https://todcutler.com We have a Patreon page and if you liked this" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=EAAYhIJIOjg) 2025-09-25T16:00Z 565K followers, 151.1K engagements "Arrows vs Armour [--] Damage report Arrows vs Armour is back This time we had an armoured soldier of [----] in our sights. All of him. He was hit many many times by our [--] warbow archers and in this film I look at the damage caused by the strikes and the implications for the man inside. But this film follows on directly from our main Arrows vs Armour [--] film so to get the most out of this film watch that first Every strike is highlighted examined and discussed so we can fully understand what happened in the arrow storm made by our host of archers. This depth of examination is particularly important" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=EMzSx9Pdyc4) 2025-12-19T18:59Z 565K followers, 121.4K engagements "Evolution of the Bollock Dagger by Tod Cutler Video showing the evolution of the bollock dagger from its earliest incarnation in the 13th/14thC and all the way through to the Scottish Dirk of the 17th/18thC. This dagger style was popular throughout Europe and Scandinavia from 14th-to 16thC All daggers shown are available through https://todcutler.com/collections/daggers-and-large-knives Music: Renaissance by Audionautix is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution licence (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Artist: http://audionautix.com/ If you are interested in medieval" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=G_c3TDJLKzE) 2019-01-30T10:12Z 565K followers, 192K engagements "Tod's new artillery piece - BALLISTA or CATAPULTA [--] years ago I lead the engineering on a TV show called "Beat the ancestors" and we made a massive Roman arrow thrower called a catapulta. I loved everything about it so much I made my own but never quite finished it.and now I have. There is likely to be strong discussion on what this is called (the comments will be on fire) but my understanding is that ballista shoot stones and catapulta shoot arrows/bolts/darts. The machines look similar but in fact are different. This is the first film where I get it out of storage and start to explain it to" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=HzWOenll1KQ) 2022-09-05T15:05Z 565K followers, 373.4K engagements "Testing the ULTIMATE Medieval Peasant Weapon WEIRD WEAPONS These war flails started life as agricultural tools that were converted to crude but effective weapons. They then started to be adopted by higher levels of society and started to be made better nastier and even more brutal. Matt Easton (Schola Gladiatoria) and I get together for another Weird Weapons film where we delve into the back catalogue of medieval martial oddities and find something too have a look at and a play with. For commissions and custom work https://todsworkshop.com For amazing budget historical weapons" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=LYjcSjgeBxU) 2026-02-06T17:01Z 565K followers, 139.1K engagements "ARROWS vs ARMOUR [--] - Can Arrows Defeat Armour Arrows vs Armour is back This time we have an armoured soldier of [----] in our sights. All of him. But not just one archer shooting at our target a whole host Every detail of the bows arrows armour and clothing will be correct and every moment every spectacle every discovery has been filmed. [--] warbow archers with bows from 120lbs 160lbs shoot 15th century barbed arrows at our soldier so we can find out what happens in the chaos of an arrow storm Steel tipped arrows shot from powerful bows and the latest addition to the battlefield the brigandine" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=SFFgcTzCvMo) 2025-12-17T18:59Z 565K followers, 782.9K engagements "Wallace Collection "Swiss Sabre" - with Tobias Capwell and Tod Todeschini of Tods Workshop Visit the Wallace Collection. It's one of the best Arms and Armour collections in the world: www.wallacecollection.org View the sword in the Wallace Collection: http://wallacelive.wallacecollection.org/eMuseumPlusservice=ExternalInterface&module=collection&objectId=60982&viewType=detailView Free Admission Open [--] days a week 10am - 5pm The Wallace Collection Hertford House Manchester Square London W1U 3BN United Kingdom Telephone +44 (0)207 [---] [----] If you are interested in medieval replica weapons take" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=SY_GYDq-nJY) 2018-04-24T14:34Z 565K followers, 90.2K engagements "Tod's 120lb Medieval Legolas - TESTED IT'S FINISHED Joerg Sprave from "The Slingshot Channel" invented the amazing "Instant Legolas" magazine system for longbows; he challenged me to make a Medieval version. I made the device and in turn challenged Joe Gibbs from "Hillbilly Bows" to shoot it. This film shows the device how it is used our thoughts on it and what [--] of them can do in the hands of a powerful and experienced archer. If you would like to support my work on this channel you can always buy my fantastic reproduction medieval weaponry available here https://todcutler.com Stats: Bow in" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=TcDP9jN_FFQ) 2020-06-30T22:22Z 565K followers, 5.7M engagements "Swords for sale - Tod Cutler swords have arrived Tod Cutler swords have arrived and available from https://todcutler.com This is a big moment for us and we wanted to share the arrival of a range of Tod Cutler medieval swords to complement our massive Tod Cutler medieval dagger range. But back to regular content next time. From the left Seb wearing a type XIV arming sword dated from around 1270-1350 Sam wearing a clip point falchion dated around 1300-1400 Ant wearing a Wakefield hanger dated around 1450-1500 Hobb wearing a grosse messer dated around 1480-1540 For budget medieval replicas of" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=_najbrfFFWA) 2023-06-23T15:29Z 565K followers, 57.8K engagements "Tod Skallagrim Matt. and [--] Albion Swords Sword YouTuber Skallagrim was over in the UK for a visit so Matt Easton of Scholagladiatoria and I met up. We had a look at a veritable feast of Albion swords which I keep as templates for making scabbards so customers can order without sending me their sword. If you want to order a Tod's Workshop custom scabbard for your Albion sword contact me through the website: https://todsworkshop.com/collections/historical-sword-scabbards For excellent quality historical replicas including merch https://todcutler.com For historical commissions and custom" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=jhdNNtHKduI) 2024-10-28T15:55Z 565K followers, 115.2K engagements "Can a Pro Thrower master this Ancient Weapon Atlatls are prehistoric hunting weapons that use a small stick to increase the speed and leverage of a throw allowing long slender darts to be thrown fast and accurately. Thousands of years ago they were used all over the planet but fell out of use in Western Europe but continued to be used up to the present day in Australasia Africa and the Americas. I am mostly interested in Western European history but every time our resident spear thrower Micheal Allison throws anything for the channel we are inundated with requests for him to use an atlatl so" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=lKXU9yuCTGo) 2025-10-21T15:14Z 565K followers, 500K engagements "OX BOW PART [--] - crazy. crazy thing The more I play around with this triple bow siege engine model the more crazy it gets. What I have discovered cannot possibly be correct - but I am pretty sure it is. This ancient Chinese seems to have an 80lb bow pulling against two 100lbs bows and it balances - go figure. This last 'thinking' film shows my final understanding of what is going on and allows me to specify the bows I want use. So I have ordered them up from https://www.alibowshop.com and they have just arrived. Next film I start the building for real For commissions and custom work" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=nXQo74ABeVU) 2026-01-21T18:07Z 565K followers, 125.2K engagements "Real Medieval Fire Arrows (Sorry Hollywood) Medieval fire arrows were real So I followed the old books made some and tested them in every way I could think of. We have loads of old manuscripts pictures drawings fire arrow heads and recipes of fire arrows but because some people haven't looked at the old information and can't make them work lots of people think they were a myth. You see them everywhere in films and computer games so it is easy to dismiss them as a modern popular culture affectation - they were as real as you are. So this film is an exhaustive description of what they were and" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=xNCU4WndtYk) 2024-04-16T15:12Z 565K followers, 807.8K engagements "Who Wears Daggers Daggers available from https://todcutler.com/collections/medieval-daggers-and-large-knives and https://todsworkshop.com/collections/historical-daggers Historically different classes of people wore different kinds of daggers and this video is a quick walk through of [--] different 16thC folk and the daggers that would be suited to them. Many thanks to my fabulous models in order Danny Nick Francis Ant and Jasper Filmed on location at Kentwell Hall 16thC reenactment https://www.kentwell.co.uk http://www.jsayles.com/familypages/earlymusic.htm" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=-W6vCahVKLU) 2020-01-16T12:57Z 556K followers, 304.7K engagements "Medieval bolt POWER Heavy crossbows can shoot heavy bolts; but how heavy I have conducted a distance trial but now I measure them with a chronograph and give all the data tables.Then I swap out the old string for a lighter one and amazingly the bow starts to break the laws of physics Videos I refer to 850lbs crossbow distance trial https://youtu.be/dTW0CrXugdQ How to string a medieval crossbow https://youtu.be/mdKY8n3Hics Assembling bow wedges https://youtu.be/GHRnB6fB48o If you would like to support this channel visiting my sites really helps as does signing up to the news letter on the" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=0Itu9iSfiNI) 2021-06-08T12:32Z 554K followers, 64.3K engagements "UNDERWATER ARROWS. IN A LAKE I shot the Lockdown Longbow into a pool to see what happens at a guesstimated distance of 1.5m the arrows had lost a lot of energy but could still cause harm. Firstly I suspect I over estimated the actual distance and secondly YOU also asked how far would the arrows travel My field has just flooded so now is the perfect moment to see how far a longbow arrow can actually travel. This film follows on from https://youtu.be/IuMweJ7_lt0 "Out of adversity comes self knowledge" - this is either an ancient quote from a mystical guru or a line I just made up; but either" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=6EORd-c8EEc) 2020-12-28T12:29Z 555K followers, 92.1K engagements "How to Wear YOUR Dagger I sell loads of different medieval daggers through my site Tod Cutler https://todcutler.com/collections/medieval-daggers-and-large-knives but they mostly come with a couple of cords for hanging them from your belt.How exactly do you do this This film shows you many different ways to wear your medieval dagger and explains how it was done and importantly why it was done" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=79qheU3I8uE) 2020-05-17T16:58Z 562K followers, 294.2K engagements "FAREWELL TO THE TREBUCHET After four years the trebuchet and I have decided to part company. To be honest we had done everything together that we felt life had to offer and we have decided to seek pastures new. After throwing bowling balls baskets of rocks incendiaries darts bundles of plumbata and frangible cluster incendiary munitions our adventures had to end. Personally I felt setting it on fire three times might have built up resentment. I am not sure what will catch my eye yet but I do know that the trebuchet has already found a new partner that many of you will know of. I will let you" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=8LCr5_17fXc) 2025-11-07T17:49Z 555K followers, 59.6K engagements "How Effective was the Chain Flail in Real Combat This episode of Weird Weapons features the Mangual or two handed chain flail. Used extensively in Spain and Portugal from around [----] [-----]. I make weapons but am not so good at using them. Matt Easton doesn't make weapons but is amazing at using them. Seemed like the perfect opportunity for me to make some obscure weapons from the medieval and renaissance periods and for Matt to test them out. Firstly its fun but we also learn lots about what the weapons can and can't do how to use them why they were made like they were and sometimes we are" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=Dc2wBq8JL_Y) 2025-11-18T17:25Z 557K followers, 140.4K engagements "Old School Slingshot - Medieval and Roman style About using Roman and Medieval slingshot; how to load swing and shoot them through plywood and a quick calculation of their power. If you want to buy a sling.you can here https://todcutler.com/collections/misc-bronze-and-brass/products/sling If you are interested in medieval replica weapons take look at my websites: https://todcutler.com for budget medieval knives https://todsworkshop.com for custom knives swords and crossbows www.instagram.com/todsworkshop www.facebook.com/todtodeschini For Balearic slingers check this out" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=FaQRNj0WpYU) 2019-02-15T07:37Z 555K followers, 1M engagements "Bows and bullets vs Sand Bags Years ago I met a girl who lived in Sarajevo during the siege and she told me that they were using bows as well as assault rifles on the front lines as they shot through sand bags and water butts when bullets didn't - I needed to find out for myself; do arrows do things bullets can't I looked at this quickly in an earlier film but guns are tricky here in Europe so Curt at the the VSO Gun Channel offered to do the firearms side in one film in the US and I did the arrows side over here in the UK and we spliced the films together; but with our own versions - two for" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=KNo5yDI7A1M) 2020-12-23T14:00Z 555K followers, 301.6K engagements "Latchet Crossbow - rapid fire historical crossbow This style of crossbow was popular in Northern England and Southern Scotland around [----] and was reputedly used by Border Reivers as a self defence weapon. 280lbs draw weight lever action crossbow giving a rate of 'fire' of one every [--] seconds. If you are interested in custom historical replicas have a look at www.todsworkshop.com and for budget historical knives look at www.todcutler.com "Flow my Tears" by Jon Sayles (http://www.jsayles.com/familypages/earlymusic.htm) "Pippin the Hunchback" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com)" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=M0m5udFoPnA) 2019-07-24T18:39Z 556K followers, 366.9K engagements "ARMOUR DEFEATED ARROWS VS ARMOUR [--] Thousands of knights were slain by the English archers at battles like Agincourt even though they wore full armour; we just didnt know how. The main film of the Arrows vs Armour [--] series went a long way to explaining how this could have happened; but still we had questions. This follow on film goes a long way to explaining how it may have actually occurred. How vulnerable is the arm armour Could the neck structures be damaged through blunt force Are the eye slits and the breath holes vulnerable We film it and we show it. No pre-written scripts no hype no" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=Mf7KCqQLw78) 2023-01-01T16:40Z 550K followers, 2M engagements "Shoot First Aim Later (ft. Blumineck) Speed shooting arrows is an ancient technique and one I know almost nothing about and certainly not how to do it so I enlisted a teacher. Who better than David from Blumineck an extraordinary You Tuber who loves speed shooting and as it turns out is a great teacher. Confusion messups and general inability is where I began and a hour later I could speed shoot (sort of) - fantastic For excellent quality historical replicas including merch https://todcutler.com For historical commissions and custom https://todsworkshop.com We also have a Patreon page which" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=NednpRDkSzA) 2025-10-29T16:00Z 555K followers, 114.7K engagements "Mini CROSSBOW vs Mini LONGBOW I make medieval crossbows and Will Sherman makes medieval arrows and longbows so we each made half scale bows and decided to have a half scale shoot off We shoot for fun accuracy distance speed and fun. We also tried to work out a little more about the power and distance scale and I can tell you we are mystified but watch on to find out why. Tod Cutler channel https://www.youtube.com/@Tod_Cutler Half size crossbow can be found here https://todsworkshop.com/collections/historical-crossbows/products/15thc-medieval-munition-crossbow-with-bow-irons-half-size Full" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=P5AoGctYr6Q) 2025-06-10T15:16Z 563K followers, 45.1K engagements "Flat Plate Strike Tests - for Arrows vs Armour [--] Arrows vs Armour is back The series starts with this valuable and essential research film but the where Joe Gibbs shoots [--] different arrow types from his 160lbs longbow at flat sample pieces of armour in a controlled test to see how deeply they penetrate against fabric armour chain mail and sheet steel. This will allow us more background into what happens next. And you can watch the main film https://youtu.be/SFFgcTzCvMosi=WBhZy13u4F0N_uPZ to find out what happens when we have an armoured soldier of [----] in our sights. All of him. But now we" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=UBbVWqA45fI) 2025-12-15T19:02Z 562K followers, 122.7K engagements "Single axle rolling nut trigger system - medieval crossbow This video outlines the standard medieval crossbow trigger system used from Roman times to approximately [----]. The system is simple and easy to understand and this shows how it works. If you are interested in medieval replica weapons take look at my websites: https://todcutler.com for budget medieval knives https://todsworkshop.com for custom knives swords and crossbows www.instagram.com/todsworkshop www.facebook.com/todtodeschini" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=l4W4brUUCR0) 2017-08-04T10:30Z 557K followers, 204.3K engagements "Tods vile bollock dagger - My first dagger I made a dagger [--] years ago I was so proud of.for a while. Then I sold it on and just recently it came back to me and after [--] years of absence I can now say as a definite fact - IT IS HIDEOUS Quite well made but hideous none the less. My first bollock dagger. I don't know why you might want to see it except to laugh at me but we all need humbling sometimes so prepare your selves for probably the nastiest dagger made. Selected items currently on SALE at todcutler.com For budget medieval replicas of fantastic accuracy and value https://todcutler.com" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=lgJgUZfW2aI) 2023-09-21T18:28Z 555K followers, 61.2K engagements "Crossbow or Longbow What's better for defending your medieval tower https://www.patreon.com/TodsWorkshop When you are hanging out in your medieval tower and get besieged do you reach for a crossbow or a longbow In the hands of skilled archers which will allow you to shoot closer to the base of the tower And of course the opposite is true; how close should you get to be safe from overhead archers Joe Gibbs is back shooting his 140lbs longbow and Tod is back (well I am always here to be fair) shooting his 860lbs crossbow off the battlements of Harcourt House. I now have a Patreon page where you" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=mJMIHVpESaM) 2023-12-22T20:23Z 563K followers, 1.2M engagements "Seax of Beagnoth- Mystery The Seax of Beagnoth is an iconic Anglo Saxon long seax - you may not know the name but if you are interested in historical weapons you will have seen it; but is it everything you assumed Using a replica I have made we discuss some of the aspects of the piece. The blade is a whopper at 55cm long and 9mm thick and inlaid with wire work on both sides. Geometric work on one side and a runic alphabet on the other - but it is a complete incoherent mess and yet it was very expensive. Can anyone explain to me why this is the case If you would like to support this channel I" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=mXI-XINIwZM) 2020-10-05T13:37Z 559K followers, 243.3K engagements "Making leather shield armour - Impenetrable Part [--] I have made traditionally constructed shields before and the slow arrows but they do not stop them completely and then I came across an original recipe for protecting your shield from "spears and edged weapons". Now that is something I have to try so here I make the leather protection according to the recipe and in the next film I will shoot it spear it and stab it. And yes I know the 'axe' I show is in fact a sword. For commissions and custom work https://todsworkshop.com For budget medieval weaponry of fantastic accuracy and value" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=oGYRM0AmCx4) 2023-06-02T17:21Z 557K followers, 186.5K engagements "How to Shoot a Warbow how to Throw a Spear Michael throws spears. Joe shoots bows. Both are athletes in their own right. What if we get them to teach each other how to use their weapons We get to watch a the best coaching session on YouTube. 00:00 Intro 02:16 Javelin Warmup 04:19 How to throw a javelin 06:53 Javelin side on throwing technique 09:04 Axis bow warmup 09:54 Joes first throw 14:24 How to throw a Pilum 16:22 Insights into spear throwing 18:08 Longbow Warmup 23:33 Shooting the 70lb longbow 26:47 Shooting the 85lb longbow 27:37 Shooting the 95lb longbow 28:43 Shooting the 115lb" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=t-bqJI39bv8) 2024-12-16T15:15Z 562K followers, 204K engagements "Friday at Tod's Workshop Shop the Tod Cutler sale https://todcutler.com It's Black Friday sale time at Tod Cutler and Tods Workshop and this excellently short advert celebrates the event. Amazing savings of up to 50% off - Running from right this second until Monday 8th December. Do NOT miss it For amazingly accurate budget versions https://todcutler.com For bespoke historical pieces https://todsworkshop.com Medieval Tod's Workshop History Medieval Tod's Workshop History" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=utaqf38qfl8) 2025-11-21T16:32Z 556K followers, [----] engagements "300 year old pry bar to beautiful knife Whilst out walking I found a rusty old pry bar made from hand made shear steel. It was going to become [--] rondel daggers but I figured part of it would make a lovely kitchen knife so I made one as a present for my wife. This is the whole making process of the kitchen knife from bar stock to finish with commentary explains what I am up to. For budget medieval weaponry of fantastic accuracy and value https://todcutler.com For commissions and custom work https://todsworkshop.com For merch https://todsworkshop.creator-spring.com For those who enjoyed Arrows" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=vVZNZbcjSms) 2025-07-21T15:29Z 564K followers, 39.6K engagements "Why Bladed Steel Arrowheads were Superior - Arrows vs Armour [--] Arrows vs Armour is back This time we have an armoured soldier of [----] in our sights. All of him. But we need to know more about the arrow heads that we have been using over this series of tests so Tod visits Wills forge. We chat about the three heads involved in these tests and watch and time him making them allowing us to get an idea of the relative costs of each type. Knowing details like this allows us to get deeper insights from the main Arrows vs Armour [--] film where [--] heavy bow war archers shoot steel tipped barbed arrows" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=wfdZUEa7Sc0) 2025-12-24T17:22Z 563K followers, 75.2K engagements "The goats foot lever. A film about the goats foot lever how it operates and why it was a great way to span crossbows If you are interested in medieval replica weapons take look at my websites: https://todcutler.com for budget medieval knives https://todsworkshop.com for custom knives swords and crossbows www.instagram.com/todsworkshop www.facebook.com/todtodeschini" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=zP-oQJBGT9k) 2017-07-28T10:00Z 556K followers, 80K engagements "Tod Cutler and Matt Easton talk Swiss Sabre I made a reproduction Swiss Sabre and called Matt Easton from Schola Gladiatoria over to come and have a look. Partly because I love the sword partly because I haven't seen Matt for a while but also because it is a long sword that can be used two handed but the guard unusually encloses both hands - does it change the way it can be used If you would like to support this channel visiting my sites really helps as does signing up to the news letter on the websites either one is fine The studded rondel dagger I showed is here" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=4v9AlvAxB9g) 2021-06-21T14:30Z 565K followers, 185.5K engagements "Tod Makes Junk - Was Medieval Work Bad Watch Tod do some terrible leather work to prove a point. Medieval leather work was sometimes beautiful. and sometimes. not. Why was that In many ways Medieval people must have seen the world in a different way to modern people. They had different priorities and different aesthetic standards. What looks "good" to modern eyes might not be the same as same a medieval viewpoint. Tod discusses makes and looks at some originals. For commissions and custom work https://todsworkshop.com For budget medieval weaponry of fantastic accuracy and value" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=9r8cmUUz-m8) 2023-04-26T20:33Z 565K followers, 133K engagements "ARROWS vs ARMOUR - Medieval Myth Busting NEWSFLASH If you liked this watch the whole new Arrows vs Armour [--] series available here https://youtube.com/playlistlist=PLIUWkznLJcsEFvEZdYExu7ffW2Hf5s32k All films and documentation about both series are housed here http://www.todtodeschini.com 160lbs ENGLISH WARBOW shoots FULL WEIGHT MEDIEVAL ARROWS at reproduced MEDIEVAL ARMOUR. Find out what happens The contributors are all world class in their fields of expertise armour arrows shooting and historical context. Dr Tobias Capwell - Arms and Armour Curator The Wallace Collection Joe Gibbs - Archer" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=DBxdTkddHaE) 2019-08-29T18:04Z 565K followers, 9.3M engagements "Weird Weapons - MORNING STAR The Morning Star pole arm was about as nasty a weapon as could be conceived and used through the 14th and 15thC. But what does it do Matt Easton (Schola Gladiatoria) and I get together for another Weird Weapons film where we delve into the back catalogue of medieval martial oddities and find something too have a look at and a play with. This time it is the morning star and if you want plans about how to make your own you can find them here https://todcutler.com/products/morningstar-polearm-full-making-plans-engineering-drawings For commissions and custom work" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=FAgd0qB6Jow) 2026-01-12T16:30Z 565K followers, 87.5K engagements "Feasting daggers - A Tod Cutler advertorial Popular myth and especially Hollywood believes with a passion that everyone in medieval times ate with their daggers and threw food over their shoulders and out of this misconception 'Feasting Daggers' were born. Table etiquette did exist though and clean hands and utensils were part of that; and no daggers So as far as I know Feasting daggers never existed (please correct me if I am wrong) but Tod Cutler does sell all manner of daggers and table knives and there is 15% off until December 5th [----] across the site not just daggers and I don't care" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=TuItBA_R9ig) 2021-11-25T15:55Z 565K followers, 82.4K engagements "This Chinese Crossbow is Insanely Complicated I have recently become really interested in a weird Chinese siege crossbow with three bows. After my initial excitement I got to thinking and thinking and thinking and I am back for a second part where I am looking for your help in trying to work out what is going on. It promises to be amazing but only if I can figure it out For budget medieval weapons and our amazing sale https://todcutler.com For custom historical replicas https://todsworkshop.com For Patreon (which really helps) https://www.patreon.com/c/TodsWorkshop 'Ox bow part 1' can be" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=YqqzHwjiqQY) 2025-12-02T16:29Z 565K followers, 142.6K engagements "SWORD BREAKER - [--] Year later A year ago I left a 'sword breaker' dagger with Matt Easton of Schola Gladiatoria for him and his club to practice with. This allows us to use it learn from it and discover some surprising things. Watch Matt and Stephen fence with rapiers daggers and side swords showing the different aspects of the daggers benefits and limitations. For budget medieval weaponry of fantastic accuracy and value https://todcutler.com For commissions and custom work https://todsworkshop.com For merch https://todsworkshop.creator-spring.com For those who enjoyed Arrows vs Armour" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=_ukeUbtGWEg) 2024-06-04T15:53Z 565K followers, 101.2K engagements "Medieval Rondel Dagger - THE ORIGINAL For as long as I remember I have loved the A726 Rondel dagger in the Wallace Collection. It is a beautiful and iconic dagger and an absolute favourite of mine but they have also wondered how well they work so I have made three films about this dagger and this is the second. There first film in this series "Making the rondel' can be found here https://youtu.be/R8cGQ6ztao4 Luckily I got to handle and measure the dagger and luckily I have the skills to make one - so I did. In the first film you get to see every step of the manufacture. This is the second and" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=f2kTXm2G4q0) 2022-09-20T16:46Z 565K followers, 81K engagements "Tod of Tod's Stuff shooting a gastraphetes "belly bow" A very early form of ancient Greek crossbow pre-dating Roman artillery and clearly the predecessor. If you are interested in medieval replica weapons take look at my websites: https://todcutler.com for budget medieval knives https://todsworkshop.com for custom knives swords and crossbows www.instagram.com/todsworkshop www.facebook.com/todtodeschini Gastraphetes Archery (Interest) History (TV Genre) History Of Greece (Field Of Study) Weapon (Interest) tod cutler tods workshop medieval crossbow historic weapons Gastraphetes Archery" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=kP8bqIgd5ro) 2015-07-18T00:29Z 565K followers, 332.1K engagements "Javelin hack to throw like a Pro (Bonus-Man throws rock) Michael Allison is back for the last time this year and we look at Medieval fletched javelins. the Medieval hack to turn an unskilled javelin thrower into one who can throw straight in any conditions and how to use the throwing string that was employed by Vikings medieval Europeans and 15th and 16thC Irish - amongst others. Using the fletchings allows a bad thrower to throw cleanly and the string allows a bad thrower to throw further - what's not to get excited about But how effective are the fletchings and where do you place and how" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=lqDPhki5s4M) 2023-11-23T16:01Z 564K followers, 392.9K engagements "ARROWS vs ARMOUR [--] - Does mail stop arrows Arrows vs Armour is back and we are shooting medieval war arrows at the top half of an armoured knight using armour and arrows that are correct in every detail. The main film shows exactly what happened to the armour and the arrows. Of course we think of a knight wearing plate armour but much of his defences made use of mail armour so we need to investigate how this works. Modern made replica mail of the best quality a quality as good as the medieval mail is prohibitively expensive for our project. We could afford the aventail and the front of the" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=qiyOIZ4Vm_I) 2022-11-22T17:04Z 565K followers, 111.1K engagements "Tod talks knives I don't just make films for You Tube you know I also make reproductions of historical weapons as faithfully as I can to the original pieces in museums. I don't make the super fancy or detailed I just make honest real items. The sort of items that you could buy at a London market [---] years ago; normal items for normal people. I make loads of crossbows sword scabbards maces even candle sticks pretty much anything but I love making knives and it is just coming to the summer show season so I have been busy and so this seemed like the perfect occasion to 'Talk Knives'. This NOT a" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=zjxNYQaDSU0) 2023-03-16T17:15Z 565K followers, 99.8K engagements "FORGING AN ARROW HEAD full process. Will Sherman is an amazing Fletcher and Arrowsmith I went down to see him at his workshop to talk and chat about making arrows and to watch him forge a "type nine" medieval arrowhead of the kind we will be using in our upcoming tests. The reason was to make a fundraising film for our Arrows vs Armour2 project but it was funded almost immediately (thank you equally amazing people) so this film was not needed. But we decided to put it out because we really like it so just ignore any references to fundraising because we have all the finance we need. We hope" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=-aSsD19dAgk) 2022-07-11T18:33Z 546K followers, 99.9K engagements "Wooden Pin Pilum: Is it Pointless Back looking at the Roman plum with the breakable peg. Apparently the great military reformer Marius cam up with the idea and this is described by Plutarch. The idea is simple - throw the javelin and part of the head breaks on impact rendering it useless.nnMichael and I got it to work quite well but not very well so here I look at the original source and look at making some changes but is the whole thing worth the effortnnLets find out.nnFor budget medieval replicas of fantastic accuracy and value https://todcutler.comnnFor commissions and custom work" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=15A0SE0Irho) 2023-10-02T15:59Z 493K followers, 28.3K engagements "ARROWS vs ARMOUR [--] - Best metal for Arrowheads Arrows vs Armour is back and we are shooting medieval war arrows at the top half of an armoured knight using armour and arrows that are correct in every detail. The main film shows exactly what happened to the armour and the arrows. But this film is about the arrow head material itself. Arrow heads were mostly made from wrought iron but this is quite soft and steel would certainly be better. Laws were passed asking for steel yet there is very little evidence they actually used it but what difference does it make We use the results to help inform" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=30RuqOH-7xw) 2023-10-23T11:12Z 493K followers, 104.9K engagements "Pro Thrower vs Armoured Barbarian. Can he stop the charge Roman Legionaries practiced for years to throwing the pilum. Michael Allison throws javelin for Team GB; he can throw But can he hit a Charging Barbarian Would this weapon break up shield walls and formations just before fighting lines clashed And will the barbarian's shield save him The Roman Author: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vegetius For budget medieval weaponry of fantastic accuracy and value https://todcutler.com For commissions and custom work https://todsworkshop.com For merch https://todsworkshop.creator-spring.com First and" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=33AL7xs91pU) 2023-10-15T06:42Z 493K followers, 567.8K engagements "Testing a medieval anti-armour dagger Medieval anti armour dagger Really Yes really. That is exactly what rondel daggers were for so I set out to make and test one to find out what they really did. For as long as I remember I have loved the A726 Rondel dagger in the Wallace Collection. It is a beautiful and iconic dagger and an absolute favourite of mine so it became the focus for [--] films; this is the last in the series where Matt Easton uses the dagger against mail plate and fabric armour. The first film in this series "Making the rondel' can be found here https://youtu.be/R8cGQ6ztao4 In the" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=7iU3q23jGX0) 2022-09-26T15:18Z 542K followers, 442.8K engagements "Rapid Fire Crossbows - Medieval and Modern Technology changes circumstances change but basically people do not. Early humans made art and beautifully crafted objects just as we do now and in the case of these two very different crossbows they are separated by [---] years and technologically very different but the thinking behind them was very similar almost identical. We wanted it in [----] and we wanted it in [----]. Are the bows 'the same' Clearly not but the similarities are very striking. Let's have a look. I now have a Patreon page where you can sign up to see bonus films build blogs behind" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=7uL0U2Zq3Ro) 2024-01-25T17:39Z 493K followers, 57.4K engagements "Half Scale Crossbow - Fully working Everyone likes cute things and there is nothing cuter than a scaled down version of a real crossbow. (except kittens of course). So I made an EXACT half scale version of my 15thC munition crossbow right down to the hand forged arrow heads. So it should be half the power right Well. HALF SCALE CROSSBOW HERE: https://todsworkshop.com/collections/historical-crossbows/products/15thc-medieval-munition-crossbow-with-bow-irons-half-size For excellent quality historical replicas https://todcutler.com For historical commissions and custom https://todsworkshop.com" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=9ZF98jUahDM) 2025-03-25T18:50Z 543K followers, 46.9K engagements "Is a sling as powerful as a gun The 'Part 2' film looking at slings. The film covers the power of slings how fast the projectile moves and what its momentum is; momentum being a large factor in the penetration of projectiles. It poses the question and answers in some part 'Is a sling as powerful as a gun'. Discuss. If you are interested in medieval replica weapons take look at my websites https://todcutler.com for budget medieval knives and https://todsworkshop.com for custom knives swords and crossbows www.instagram.com/todsworkshop www.facebook.com/todtodeschini" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=BehBbNQRjXw) 2019-03-27T09:53Z 549K followers, 457.8K engagements "So.You Bought A Crossbow Medieval crossbow are quite different to modern ones in all sorts of ways and when you buy one from me you need to understand a little about the bow and how it works as well as how top load it and shoot it. This video shows these aspects. If you are interested in medieval crossbows there are loads of films on the channel and if you want to buy one then visit https://todsworkshop.com/collections/historical-crossbows I also make high end and custom reproduction swords knives and daggers here https://todsworkshop.com If you are interested in properly made medieval knives" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=DzyMLTUdl6Q) 2023-02-15T17:00Z 543K followers, 112.8K engagements "Arrows vs Armour [--] - Our thoughts [--] months later Thousands of knights were shot at Agincourt but we don't really know how.So I pulled together an incredibly talented crew and we made a series of films called the 'Arrows vs Armour' Series looking and this now runs to [--] films. [--] months after the second set of films Dr Toby Capwell (historian/jouster) and Tod Todeschini (weaponsmith) get back together to discuss details of the films that they felt the need to talk about; this is their very detailed discussion. We are discussing the Arrows vs Armour2 film https://youtu.be/ds-Ev5msyzo Playlist" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=EFjGnNywd54) 2023-06-12T15:26Z 543K followers, 149.2K engagements "Trebuchet for sale EBAY LISTING WAS REMOVED TRYING TO RELIST BUT STILL FOR SALE NOW (21ST OCT 2024). MESSAGE ME VIA TODSWORKSHOP.COM [--] Years ago I made a 8.5m tall trebuchet. I have adjusted it played with it tested it done stupid and less stupid stuff with it but mostly just enjoyed it. But now it is time for it to find a new home and have new adventures so I have listed it on eBay. https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/335608141566 For the curious there is a trebuchet playlist on my You Tube channel https://www.youtube.com/watchv=6jhEqDFHnRk&list=PLIUWkznLJcsHtfb9GqWxGwWedaeEBGkph For excellent" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=F97pgOCcSc0) 2024-10-08T19:00Z 527K followers, 40.2K engagements "14 Medieval Daggers from Tod's Workshop A video discussing [--] different medieval and renaissance daggers that I have made over the last few weeks. Looking at interesting features about each dagger and discussing them. No particular agenda or direction to the film; just some information and thoughts on a few medieval styles. If you like these daggers and similar custom pieces have a look here https://todsworkshop.com/collections/in-stock-historical-swords-daggers-crossbows These daggers will be on the site in around [--] days If you are interested in budget historical daggers have a look at" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=G-HhkV_L9gQ) 2019-11-14T21:32Z 545K followers, 246.1K engagements "WEIRD WEAPONS - PELLET BOW Pellet bows are a traditional hunting weapon that shoots clay or lead shot and they are fun They were really wide spread and went from the far reaches of Asia all the way to the lagoons of Venice and I suspect probably into the Americas. Everyone used them because they were great but not very known now so the first question has to be how can you shoot them without shooting your hand Well it's time for Matt and I to find out with a Weird Weapon film. The first thanks has to go to Matt at Thumbshooters UK for rescuing what would otherwise have been a dead film. You" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=HQedF7Nk9U8) 2025-07-29T16:02Z 548K followers, 280.2K engagements "10 Medieval Arrow Types - What are they for https://www.patreon.com/TodsWorkshop Arrows were an integral part of medieval life socially for practice and hunting and of course militarily for war and defence. So it is no surprise they came in a multitude of forms; but what were they all for Will Sherman is both a friend and amazing arrow smith so when he made me a sheaf of assorted arrows for my reenacting it seemed like a perfect opportunity for us to talk about the [--] different kinds he made for me. I now have a Patreon page where you can sign up to see bonus films build blogs behind the" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=HzQr1W1RHtI) 2024-01-09T18:13Z 547K followers, 110.2K engagements "Weird weapons - FOLDING FLICK SPEAR I found the amazing and weird weapon in a book and there is only one to discuss this with. Matt Easton of Schola Gladiatoria. It is a folding staff weapon from [----] - yes it really folds up but what the heck is the point So I made a reasonable reproduction with some aspects missing (watch to find out) and took it along to chat it through with Matt and maybe just maybe we came up with why someone thought it was a good idea. For budget medieval replicas of fantastic accuracy and value https://todcutler.com For commissions and custom work" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=IOnQQGxBsWY) 2023-10-11T15:24Z 546K followers, 242.5K engagements "Black Friday at Tod Cutler Its Black Friday time at Tod Cutler and Tods Workshop and so I made an advert. Not a boring pappy advert but an action packed fun one and it is only 1:44 long so why not watch and find out about 50% 25% 15% and 10% off over the next two weeks. https://todcutler.com https://todsworkshop.com Medieval Tod's Workshop History black friday Tod cutler todcutler Tod Cutler Medieval Tod's Workshop History black friday Tod cutler todcutler Tod Cutler" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=KNFB_gvXLkw) 2024-11-22T17:15Z 531K followers, 15.3K engagements "Six Medieval Arrow Types - What are they for Tod of todsworkshop.com discusses six medieval arrow head forms. How and why they were used with the English Longbow in Medieval Britain. If you would like to support my work on this channel you can always buy my fantastic reproduction medieval weaponry available here https://todcutler.com If you are interested in custom historical weapons have a look at https://todsworkshop.com Arrow heads discussed: Plate Cutter Needle Bodkin Barbed type [--] Leaf shape Swallow Tail Crescent Shot on location at Kentwell Hall Suffolk UK. The most extraordinary place" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=McnKrV0aDjo) 2019-06-06T05:22Z 529K followers, 3.5M engagements "Weird Weapons from History Flail The Medieval world was a time of experimentation and discovery and of course warfare. This lead to some unusual weapons being used and surely one of the most fearful was the spiked flail. Matt Easton is a massively accomplished European Martial Arts practitioner and instructor and I make Medieval weapons and I really want to learn about flails so I treated Matt to an unexpected unboxing video of a flail. Matt made a great video called Top [--] Weird Medieval Weapons https://youtu.be/ZSSN6k-KhJk so I ambushed him with the flail and proposed we make more of these" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=MpIPX30v62c) 2021-09-03T14:38Z 546K followers, 693.4K engagements "Flaming Trebuchet darts Incendiary trebuchet darts were real (or at least I believe they were). Trebuchets were the pinnacle of siege weapons in the 13thC and 14thC but we usually think of them as shooting rocks baskets of rocks rotting sheep etc but the Islamic nations also shot darts. I have tried it before but with mixed success. But I have been sent a translation of a Mameluke text where they say where the hook should be placed and that they threw inflammable mixtures attached to the darts. Time to revisit - with very mixed and somewhat dangerous results. For pilum heads" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=Ohq3a5bShR0) 2025-03-13T17:17Z 541K followers, 153.9K engagements "WEIRD MEDIEVAL WEAPONS - POLEAXE SWORD HAMMER THING - PT2 In the first film about this weapon https://youtu.be/XyLA2O1ytXU Matt Easton and I discuss it and use it. In this film Matt and Friends spar with it and Matt and I watch the action. Many thanks to Tempus Fugitives for the Axe components (then grossly modified for this by me) https://tempusswords.co.uk If you would like to support this channel visiting my sites really helps as does signing up to the news letter on the websites either one is fine Production replica weapons are available here https://todcutler.com And T shirts and Merch" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=QNvtohWTjis) 2021-11-12T20:33Z 546K followers, 129K engagements "Unusual Guns of the Pitt Rivers Museum The Pitt Rivers Museum in Oxford is a historical and anthropological museum and it is a treasure trove of extraordinary objects and I guarantee like no place you have ever seen and on the third floor is the arms and armour collection. The intent was for Matt Easton (Schola Gladiatoria) and I to wander the gallery chatting about whatever we came across that caught our interest; and there is loads. The reality was that we simply never got past the gun cases and that isn't even my core interest So in this film we talk guns from 17thC grenade launchers and" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=RdGHf1GNVCY) 2025-04-03T21:41Z 543K followers, 86.6K engagements "Throwing a Pilum in Armour - How far can a pro throw The Romans used a pilum or a version of it for hundreds of years and it was used to harass the enemy from a distance and help break up shield walls and formations just before fighting lines clashed and it was very effective. But how far could a legionary throw one I cannot throw well but Michael Allison throws javelin for Team GB; he can throw So I have recruited him again to throw for me wearing no armour (like skirmishers) just a mail shirt and wearing the mail and holding a shield. Running and standing. The first Pilum film with Michael" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=SLd2JPL7UAg) 2023-04-19T15:00Z 543K followers, 1.2M engagements "Pitt Rivers stiletto reproduced I decided to make a stiletto so surfed the web and came up with a lovely example in a museum just [--] miles from home; so I had to. I recruited Matt Easton and we went in to talk stilettos specifically the one from The Pitt Rivers Museum Stiletto (1884.24.216) Sign up to my Newsletter for Updates Deals Offers and More: https://mailchi.mp/todsworkshop/sign-. Tod Cutler channel can be found here / @tod_cutler Pitt Rivers stilettohttps://todcutler.com/collections/medieval-daggers-and-large-knives/products/pitt-rivers-stiletto Stibbert" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=SaN4hoTDbWc) 2025-07-02T18:11Z 546K followers, 41.7K engagements "600lbs lever action crossbow I make powerful medieval crossbows and this is no exception at 600lbs in draw weight but I use a slightly different goats foot lever to span it and span it upside down; the Italian way. It is also an excuse to get back to my roots and show the workings of the bow the lever the spanning method and explain why medieval bows are grossly inefficient and I even get some rather nifty shooting in. For budget medieval weaponry of fantastic accuracy and value https://todcutler.com For commissions and custom work https://todsworkshop.com For merch" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=UD59lXf2Zls) 2024-06-27T18:12Z 533K followers, 135.8K engagements "Tod of Todsstuff shoots a 15th century medieval war crossbow Shooting a powerful medieval crossbow spanned or loaded with a goats foot lever all made by Tod at Todsstuff.co.uk If you are interested in medieval replica weapons take look at my websites: https://todcutler.com for budget medieval knives https://todsworkshop.com for custom knives swords and crossbows www.instagram.com/todsworkshop www.facebook.com/todtodeschini" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=UoGI6tRt6ho) 2017-03-09T21:51Z 529K followers, 36.7K engagements "Shields; Distance and speed loss We shot the shield and the arrows went through but many comments were made about the distance being short and the shield not being angled or wrongly made - well I listened. This film explains my thinking; we shoot the shield out to 100m and look at the speed and energy loss of the arrows over distance. You asked and the 'Lockdown Longbow' trials have answered This crossbow shoots medieval longbow arrows at the same speeds as a heavy English Longbow and if you want to see the proof watch this https://youtu.be/l9vWXVbvOas If you want to help support this channel" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=VvIzvUYdeKY) 2020-08-03T09:08Z 549K followers, 207.9K engagements "Trebuchet Cluster Incendiaries https://todcutler.com Medieval incendiary weapons were widespread through the 14thC and 15thC and they really interest me. They threw them with trebuchets and I just happen to have a trebuchet. I have also been thinking about quite how they did it so I decided to try out multiple incendiary charges in one bundle timed to separate mid flight. I tried and I succeeded and it was (if I say so myself) GREAT eBay listing https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/335608141566 My previous film on fire arrows can be found here https://youtu.be/xNCU4WndtYksi=cuHfVM4fEXFUgWWO For" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=Xlq17saFcz4) 2024-10-14T15:28Z 542K followers, 138.5K engagements "The plumbata is dead - long live the Ferrata Plumbata were amazing late Roman era war darts; barbed versatile vicious and designed for single use. Throw them once deliver effective mayhem and fight But for us modern re-enactors and back yard historians and frankly just the curious the single use aspect is troublesome. So I set out to make ones that look pretty much the same but are durable so.The plumbata is dead long live the ferrata You can find you own set here https://todcutler.com/collections/misc-bronze-and-brass/products/medieval-plumbata-xar001 For budget medieval weaponry of" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=YiIbq9YUF2o) 2024-12-03T17:05Z 532K followers, 171.8K engagements "STONEBOW - [---] years of hunting perfection Stonebows or pellet bows were stock mounted bows similar but different to crossbows that shot small round pellets for use against small game. They came to Europe around [----] and by [----] were really popular and the basic design could still be bought in sports and hunting shops in [----]. A design and weapon that lasted for [---] years Why they were so good Sign up to my Newsletter for Updates Deals Offers and More: https://mailchi.mp/todsworkshop/sign-up-to-tods-newsletter Find the Garmin Xero C1 Pro Chronograph here: https://amzn.to/3RQ6eCX *This is an" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=Zga_YzCG1Mo) 2025-05-06T19:07Z 545K followers, 139.5K engagements "SMASHING- Tod Cutler sale advert (but it's good) BLACK FRIDAY - 19th November 18:30 to midnight on 4th December 25% for a limited period and up to 50% on selected items For budget medieval replicas of fantastic accuracy and value https://todcutler.com (please note swords and bundles not included) For commissions and custom work https://todsworkshop.com 20% off of Sword Scabbards from 19th November - 4th December Orders and In Stock Sword Scabbards For merch https://todsworkshop.creator-spring.com For those who enjoyed Arrows vs Armour https://todtodeschini.com" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=_ak0jUCo7zo) 2023-11-19T18:59Z 529K followers, 28.7K engagements "Shooting from Battlements - How much further does it go https://www.patreon.com/TodsWorkshop If we shoot a 140lb Longbow a war weight longbow from a five story medieval tower. Does it shoot further A simple question and obviously the answer is 'Yes'. But how much further So Joe Gibbs shoots on a flat field and then from the battlements of a tower that hosted an archery based siege in [----] - what better place to find out For budget medieval replicas of fantastic accuracy and value https://todcutler.com For commissions and custom work https://todsworkshop.com For merch" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=av8WTx_Gl8g) 2023-12-05T16:04Z 529K followers, 1.6M engagements "Belts to make your scabbard wearable Swords are often sold with scabbards but to wear them you need a belt and know how to suspend them properly. This video shows you how to harness your scabbard using easily available components and really importantly shows you how to tie "that" scabbard knot for the really medieval look. Scabbard hanging sets are available here https://todcutler.com/collections/sword-chapes/products/sword-belt-set-1 Scabbard chapes and other fittings are available here https://todcutler.com/collections/sword-chapes Custom scabbards are available here" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=bHLh3VQGrHI) 2020-05-06T15:17Z 543K followers, 151.9K engagements "400 year old rapid loading crossbow - tested I was told that this small lever action crossbow was a Border Reivers bow from around [----] and used for raiding and civil defence. I have never been able to find similar bows to compare it against and group it with so have never been able to know if this was true; and I still don't. So the next best thing is to run it through some trials and practical tests and find out if I think it would be suitable. Accuracy power penetration rate of fire and ability to use whilst moving. So that is what I did. I now have a Patreon page where you can sign up to" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=d0sVBPkJF9Y) 2024-02-07T19:48Z 529K followers, 112.3K engagements "Weird weapons shield darts Weird Weapons continues and this time with something very weird indeed - [--] throwing darts built into a shield and based on pictures from a [----] manuscript by Mariano Taccola. As ever Matt Easton from Schola Gladiatoria has come to share his thoughts; so we talk about them think about them and then of course use them If you would like to support this channel visiting my sites really helps as does signing up to the news letter on the websites either one is fine. Production replica weapons are available here https://todcutler.com And T shirts and Merch" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=dSIrR0Jo09Y) 2022-01-07T19:29Z 544K followers, 200.8K engagements "Multi shot bows - FUN A few years ago I made a medieval style multi shot magazine system for a medieval longbow and got my friend Joe Gibbs to try it out with a 120lbs longbow to see if it could have would have changed history and now I compare it to a modern version by EK Archery and try to decide if they are any good for war hunting or target. I have my thoughts but I also find out it is rather good fun. For budget medieval weaponry of fantastic accuracy and value https://todcutler.com For commissions and custom work https://todsworkshop.com For merch https://todsworkshop.creator-spring.com" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=dUB0s6DYmbc) 2024-05-28T15:13Z 517K followers, 67.8K engagements "Roman Fire Arrows - How To The Romans and the Greeks made and used fire arrows we are just not quite sure what they were or how they worked. But now we might This film shows me developing a method and showing you how it was done just using the simple materials they had at the time and course it it also shows them being shot. This is a short version of the film and a longer and more detailed version is available here https://youtu.be/ZnWSXXahkmosi=YKuxndrfv2Xt7h4n My film about medieval fire arrows https://youtu.be/xNCU4WndtYksi=HxFepUQ2DodESr6V For commissions and custom work" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=dtLPrRUjdj4) 2025-08-20T15:56Z 549K followers, 50.4K engagements "Arrows vs Armour [--] Kickstarter Launch Go to https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/ava3/arrows-vs-armour-3 to support us and find out the rewards Arrows vs Armour is back We are making a new film but this time with a Man at Arms of [----] in our sights. All of him. Earlier arrow types have been replaced by the bladed and barbed arrow head and we want to see as much as possible so we have recruited more heavy bow archers and they will all be shooting together. This will be true spectacle and every moment will be filmed and put on YouTube for us all. TV companies have no interest in doing these" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=e36xilY26sk) 2025-08-12T16:00Z 549K followers, 36.3K engagements "Arrows v's Gambeson fabric armour Properly made medieval fabric armour was tough thick and common - but how good is it against arrow strikes Lets find out It was often worn with maille as well but that will be for another film this is just about standard and toughened gambesons and what happens when you shoot them with [--] different medieval arrow types from a 160lbs longbow simulator. If you would like to help support this channel you can always shop at https://todcutler.com or buy shirts from https://teespring.com/stores/todsworkshop For custom medieval reproductions go to" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=fzWipvLiCjY) 2020-09-14T12:34Z 550K followers, 207K engagements "Pomegranate of DEATH Hand grenades are named after a fruit What's going on and why is this so Lets go for a delve into ancient incendiary grenades Byzantine fire pots medieval hand grenades and fruit. Tod Cutler channel https://www.youtube.com/@Tod_Cutler For excellent quality historical replicas including merch https://todcutler.com For historical commissions and custom https://todsworkshop.com We have a Patreon page and if you liked this and wish to support the channel please consider having a look https://www.patreon.com/c/TodsWorkshop Medieval Tod's Workshop History tod cutler Medieval" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=gQd2ADN14iU) 2025-06-26T14:53Z 546K followers, 132.1K engagements "Making Scabbard Fittings - Full Process In this video I show you how to make a set of brass scabbard fittings throat mid hanger and chape; every last part of the process. These pieces were essential for most scabbards from about [----] to [----] and are the jewels that really finish a scabbard properly. For budget but excellent historical weapons Tod Cutler Summer https://todcutler.com For commissions and custom work https://todsworkshop.com Todcutler You Tube channel https://www.youtube.com/@Tod_Cutler We have a Patreon page and if you liked this and wish to support the channel please consider" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=ghMJA3J7JiE) 2025-08-06T17:00Z 548K followers, 24.6K engagements "Sword "Breaker" or Sword "Catcher" Tod's reproduction of a Renaissance Sword "Breaker" or is it a 'sword catcher' Most likely named by the Victorians these unusual looking daggers were actually used to catch and control an opponent's rapier blade and so Sword "Catcher" would probably be a more accurate name. If you would like to support my work on this channel you can always buy my fantastic reproduction medieval weaponry available here https://todcutler.com If you are interested in custom historical weapons have a look at https://todsworkshop.com/ Shot on location at Kentwell Hall Suffolk" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=jr8tSuMyGOI) 2019-06-17T21:56Z 542K followers, 6.5M engagements "Medieval Crossbow bolts Tod of Tods Workshop talks about the construction of Medieval crossbow bolts If you are interested in medieval replica weapons take look at my websites: https://todcutler.com for budget medieval knives https://todsworkshop.com for custom knives swords and crossbows www.instagram.com/todsworkshop www.facebook.com/todtodeschini" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=lM_7rUQaZpw) 2015-10-29T10:35Z 542K followers, 27.3K engagements "Arrows vs Medieval Oak Door Can a longbow shoot through a 3" (75mm) oak door as described by 'Gerald of Wales' in [----] A simple question but the answer like all of the Lockdown Longbow series is complicated but here I take 3" of seasoned oak and shoot type [--] needle bodkins at it and we all get to see if Gerald was a liar or truth sayer If you would like to support this channel I don't do Patreon etc but I do have some great shops to go and check out - it all really helps Production replica weapons are available here https://todcutler.com Custom weapons are available here" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=lZJ6H4U3x4o) 2023-10-15T17:14Z 506K followers, 123.7K engagements "War darts. Every dart. Every way I find war darts in all their assorted forms really interesting and judging by the number of comments so do you. They are all over medieval artwork (although not in the museum records) so I have got all my assorted darts together and thrown them in every way that I and you can think of to see how they work. How can they be thrown How far do they go Which is best And after all that; why not just use a bow Long war darts can be seen here https://youtu.be/cJotBsrqbwI Plumbata can be seen here https://youtu.be/vNlgb79A4mM Weird mid fletched darts can be seen here" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=qHzJkPRmx8k) 2022-04-04T15:18Z 529K followers, 356K engagements "130lbs Stone Bow - full making process Stone bows or pellet bows were used for hunting birds and rabbits in the late medieval and renaissance and they shoot clay pellets or lead shot. They are great for sport shooting messing in the garden or woods and of course hunting and to do that they are powerful (enough) and very accurate and the ammunition is cheap so it doesn't matter if the shot gets lost. Perfect And in this film I go through the whole making process so you can watch it come from base materials to a finished piece. For excellent quality historical replicas including merch" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=qWxRsiDooHI) 2025-03-05T16:52Z 542K followers, 214K engagements "Dagger vs Dagger - [---] years apart (reupload) Sorry for the audio everyone. We had a mic failure and were left with only the (very echoing) camera sound. With no chance to re-film we thought you'd still rather see the film than not. We've done our best to restore the audio but recommend you turn on subtitles for the best experience I reproduced the A728 16thC rondel dagger from the Wallace Collection in London for the Wallace Collection and it seemed like a good idea to examine the two daggers side by side and talk about them with the curator Keith Dowen. So I did. It was a really interesting" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=sEmbWXljjmU) 2025-09-18T19:42Z 551K followers, 19K engagements "Arrows vs Armour [--] - Question and Answer Session The Arrows vs Armour crew were asked to give a presentation at the Chalke Valley History Festival and so here it is. A short introduction film followed by an hour question and answer session including the classic from a young fellow "Was there any point to your films" Augusto couldn't make it and Toby realised he was late for a Joust. The Arrows vs Armour [--] film is here https://youtu.be/ds-Ev5msyzo For budget medieval replicas of fantastic accuracy and value https://todcutler.com For commissions and custom work https://todsworkshop.com For" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=y5QbNbh0ek0) 2023-07-18T15:58Z 529K followers, 97K engagements "Lockdown Longbow - Do shields stop arrows The lockdown longbow trials continue with SHIELDS Ever wondered if a shield will protect you from arrows from an English Longbow Well you are in the right place. I accurately made a reproduction 15thC shield fitted the back with maille and a pork joint and shoot a variety of arrows at it and look at what happens. If you would like to support my work on this channel you can always buy my fantastic reproduction medieval weaponry available here https://todcutler.com Shield was constructed from 15mm thick poplar planks butt glued faced with bonded linen" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=y6IlEUm_Eo4) 2020-07-15T16:10Z 549K followers, 934.7K engagements "Hafting a Medieval MACE HEAD Mounted and unmounted mace heads available from www.todcutler.com Prices start at [--] for the unmounted head featured in this video. If you are interested in medieval replica weapons take look at my websites: https://todcutler.com for budget medieval knives https://todsworkshop.com for custom knives swords and crossbows www.instagram.com/todsworkshop www.facebook.com/todtodeschini" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=zlnwRT9w2l8) 2018-04-04T07:43Z 535K followers, 168.8K engagements "Testing the ULTIMATE Medieval Peasant Weapon WEIRD WEAPONS These war flails started life as agricultural tools that were converted to crude but effective weapons. They then started to be adopted by higher levels of society and started to be made better nastier and even more brutal. Matt Easton (Schola Gladiatoria) and I get together for another Weird Weapons film where we delve into the back catalogue of medieval martial oddities and find something too have a look at and a play with. For commissions and custom work https://todsworkshop.com For amazing budget historical weapons" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=LYjcSjgeBxU) 2026-02-06T17:01Z 565K followers, 139.1K engagements "OX BOW PART [--] - crazy. crazy thing The more I play around with this triple bow siege engine model the more crazy it gets. What I have discovered cannot possibly be correct - but I am pretty sure it is. This ancient Chinese seems to have an 80lb bow pulling against two 100lbs bows and it balances - go figure. This last 'thinking' film shows my final understanding of what is going on and allows me to specify the bows I want use. So I have ordered them up from https://www.alibowshop.com and they have just arrived. Next film I start the building for real For commissions and custom work" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=nXQo74ABeVU) 2026-01-21T18:07Z 565K followers, 125.2K engagements "Weird Weapons - MORNING STAR The Morning Star pole arm was about as nasty a weapon as could be conceived and used through the 14th and 15thC. But what does it do Matt Easton (Schola Gladiatoria) and I get together for another Weird Weapons film where we delve into the back catalogue of medieval martial oddities and find something too have a look at and a play with. This time it is the morning star and if you want plans about how to make your own you can find them here https://todcutler.com/products/morningstar-polearm-full-making-plans-engineering-drawings For commissions and custom work" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=FAgd0qB6Jow) 2026-01-12T16:30Z 565K followers, 87.5K engagements "Why Bladed Steel Arrowheads were Superior - Arrows vs Armour [--] Arrows vs Armour is back This time we have an armoured soldier of [----] in our sights. All of him. But we need to know more about the arrow heads that we have been using over this series of tests so Tod visits Wills forge. We chat about the three heads involved in these tests and watch and time him making them allowing us to get an idea of the relative costs of each type. Knowing details like this allows us to get deeper insights from the main Arrows vs Armour [--] film where [--] heavy bow war archers shoot steel tipped barbed arrows" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=wfdZUEa7Sc0) 2025-12-24T17:22Z 563K followers, 75.2K engagements "Arrows vs Armour [--] Damage report Arrows vs Armour is back This time we had an armoured soldier of [----] in our sights. All of him. He was hit many many times by our [--] warbow archers and in this film I look at the damage caused by the strikes and the implications for the man inside. But this film follows on directly from our main Arrows vs Armour [--] film so to get the most out of this film watch that first Every strike is highlighted examined and discussed so we can fully understand what happened in the arrow storm made by our host of archers. This depth of examination is particularly important" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=EMzSx9Pdyc4) 2025-12-19T18:59Z 565K followers, 121.4K engagements "ARROWS vs ARMOUR [--] - Can Arrows Defeat Armour Arrows vs Armour is back This time we have an armoured soldier of [----] in our sights. All of him. But not just one archer shooting at our target a whole host Every detail of the bows arrows armour and clothing will be correct and every moment every spectacle every discovery has been filmed. [--] warbow archers with bows from 120lbs 160lbs shoot 15th century barbed arrows at our soldier so we can find out what happens in the chaos of an arrow storm Steel tipped arrows shot from powerful bows and the latest addition to the battlefield the brigandine" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=SFFgcTzCvMo) 2025-12-17T18:59Z 565K followers, 782.9K engagements "Flat Plate Strike Tests - for Arrows vs Armour [--] Arrows vs Armour is back The series starts with this valuable and essential research film but the where Joe Gibbs shoots [--] different arrow types from his 160lbs longbow at flat sample pieces of armour in a controlled test to see how deeply they penetrate against fabric armour chain mail and sheet steel. This will allow us more background into what happens next. And you can watch the main film https://youtu.be/SFFgcTzCvMosi=WBhZy13u4F0N_uPZ to find out what happens when we have an armoured soldier of [----] in our sights. All of him. But now we" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=UBbVWqA45fI) 2025-12-15T19:02Z 562K followers, 122.7K engagements "This Chinese Crossbow is Insanely Complicated I have recently become really interested in a weird Chinese siege crossbow with three bows. After my initial excitement I got to thinking and thinking and thinking and I am back for a second part where I am looking for your help in trying to work out what is going on. It promises to be amazing but only if I can figure it out For budget medieval weapons and our amazing sale https://todcutler.com For custom historical replicas https://todsworkshop.com For Patreon (which really helps) https://www.patreon.com/c/TodsWorkshop 'Ox bow part 1' can be" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=YqqzHwjiqQY) 2025-12-02T16:29Z 565K followers, 142.6K engagements "The Most Powerful Siege Crossbow Ever (Can I Make it) I have got really interested in Chinese crossbows so I started by making a trigger system but I made one for a siege bow instead so I now find myself needing to make a siege crossbow. But an ordinary one might be dull so I have decided to make one of the crazy (but real) Chinese ones with [--] bows used to drive one arrow. An adventure begins. For commissions and custom work https://todsworkshop.com For amazing budget historical weapons https://todcutler.com We have a Patreon page and if you liked this and wish to support the channel please" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=Q_PyntQkxmI) 2025-11-27T16:55Z 565K followers, 106.7K engagements "Friday at Tod's Workshop Shop the Tod Cutler sale https://todcutler.com It's Black Friday sale time at Tod Cutler and Tods Workshop and this excellently short advert celebrates the event. Amazing savings of up to 50% off - Running from right this second until Monday 8th December. Do NOT miss it For amazingly accurate budget versions https://todcutler.com For bespoke historical pieces https://todsworkshop.com Medieval Tod's Workshop History Medieval Tod's Workshop History" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=utaqf38qfl8) 2025-11-21T16:32Z 556K followers, [----] engagements "How Effective was the Chain Flail in Real Combat This episode of Weird Weapons features the Mangual or two handed chain flail. Used extensively in Spain and Portugal from around [----] [-----]. I make weapons but am not so good at using them. Matt Easton doesn't make weapons but is amazing at using them. Seemed like the perfect opportunity for me to make some obscure weapons from the medieval and renaissance periods and for Matt to test them out. Firstly its fun but we also learn lots about what the weapons can and can't do how to use them why they were made like they were and sometimes we are" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=Dc2wBq8JL_Y) 2025-11-18T17:25Z 557K followers, 140.4K engagements "FAREWELL TO THE TREBUCHET After four years the trebuchet and I have decided to part company. To be honest we had done everything together that we felt life had to offer and we have decided to seek pastures new. After throwing bowling balls baskets of rocks incendiaries darts bundles of plumbata and frangible cluster incendiary munitions our adventures had to end. Personally I felt setting it on fire three times might have built up resentment. I am not sure what will catch my eye yet but I do know that the trebuchet has already found a new partner that many of you will know of. I will let you" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=8LCr5_17fXc) 2025-11-07T17:49Z 555K followers, 59.6K engagements "Shoot First Aim Later (ft. Blumineck) Speed shooting arrows is an ancient technique and one I know almost nothing about and certainly not how to do it so I enlisted a teacher. Who better than David from Blumineck an extraordinary You Tuber who loves speed shooting and as it turns out is a great teacher. Confusion messups and general inability is where I began and a hour later I could speed shoot (sort of) - fantastic For excellent quality historical replicas including merch https://todcutler.com For historical commissions and custom https://todsworkshop.com We also have a Patreon page which" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=NednpRDkSzA) 2025-10-29T16:00Z 555K followers, 114.7K engagements "Can a Pro Thrower master this Ancient Weapon Atlatls are prehistoric hunting weapons that use a small stick to increase the speed and leverage of a throw allowing long slender darts to be thrown fast and accurately. Thousands of years ago they were used all over the planet but fell out of use in Western Europe but continued to be used up to the present day in Australasia Africa and the Americas. I am mostly interested in Western European history but every time our resident spear thrower Micheal Allison throws anything for the channel we are inundated with requests for him to use an atlatl so" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=lKXU9yuCTGo) 2025-10-21T15:14Z 565K followers, 500K engagements "FIRE ARROWS REVISITED - Making and Testing I found a recipe and construction for ancient world fire arrows and it really worked But you lovely viewers suggested some changes that have improved them so this film is about those changes. Explaining making and testing. My first film about ancient fire arrows. https://youtu.be/dtLPrRUjdj4si=J0JVznSaE8xqDHoV My film about medieval fire arrows https://youtu.be/xNCU4WndtYksi=0aQWFkKT8j9NBJSD For commissions and custom work https://todsworkshop.com For amazing budget historical weapons https://todcutler.com We have a Patreon page and if you liked this" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=EAAYhIJIOjg) 2025-09-25T16:00Z 565K followers, 151.1K engagements "Dagger vs Dagger - [---] years apart (reupload) Sorry for the audio everyone. We had a mic failure and were left with only the (very echoing) camera sound. With no chance to re-film we thought you'd still rather see the film than not. We've done our best to restore the audio but recommend you turn on subtitles for the best experience I reproduced the A728 16thC rondel dagger from the Wallace Collection in London for the Wallace Collection and it seemed like a good idea to examine the two daggers side by side and talk about them with the curator Keith Dowen. So I did. It was a really interesting" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=sEmbWXljjmU) 2025-09-18T19:42Z 551K followers, 19K engagements "Roman Fire Arrows - How To The Romans and the Greeks made and used fire arrows we are just not quite sure what they were or how they worked. But now we might This film shows me developing a method and showing you how it was done just using the simple materials they had at the time and course it it also shows them being shot. This is a short version of the film and a longer and more detailed version is available here https://youtu.be/ZnWSXXahkmosi=YKuxndrfv2Xt7h4n My film about medieval fire arrows https://youtu.be/xNCU4WndtYksi=HxFepUQ2DodESr6V For commissions and custom work" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=dtLPrRUjdj4) 2025-08-20T15:56Z 549K followers, 50.4K engagements "Arrows vs Armour [--] Kickstarter Launch Go to https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/ava3/arrows-vs-armour-3 to support us and find out the rewards Arrows vs Armour is back We are making a new film but this time with a Man at Arms of [----] in our sights. All of him. Earlier arrow types have been replaced by the bladed and barbed arrow head and we want to see as much as possible so we have recruited more heavy bow archers and they will all be shooting together. This will be true spectacle and every moment will be filmed and put on YouTube for us all. TV companies have no interest in doing these" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=e36xilY26sk) 2025-08-12T16:00Z 549K followers, 36.3K engagements "Making Scabbard Fittings - Full Process In this video I show you how to make a set of brass scabbard fittings throat mid hanger and chape; every last part of the process. These pieces were essential for most scabbards from about [----] to [----] and are the jewels that really finish a scabbard properly. For budget but excellent historical weapons Tod Cutler Summer https://todcutler.com For commissions and custom work https://todsworkshop.com Todcutler You Tube channel https://www.youtube.com/@Tod_Cutler We have a Patreon page and if you liked this and wish to support the channel please consider" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=ghMJA3J7JiE) 2025-08-06T17:00Z 548K followers, 24.6K engagements "WEIRD WEAPONS - PELLET BOW Pellet bows are a traditional hunting weapon that shoots clay or lead shot and they are fun They were really wide spread and went from the far reaches of Asia all the way to the lagoons of Venice and I suspect probably into the Americas. Everyone used them because they were great but not very known now so the first question has to be how can you shoot them without shooting your hand Well it's time for Matt and I to find out with a Weird Weapon film. The first thanks has to go to Matt at Thumbshooters UK for rescuing what would otherwise have been a dead film. You" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=HQedF7Nk9U8) 2025-07-29T16:02Z 548K followers, 280.2K engagements "300 year old pry bar to beautiful knife Whilst out walking I found a rusty old pry bar made from hand made shear steel. It was going to become [--] rondel daggers but I figured part of it would make a lovely kitchen knife so I made one as a present for my wife. This is the whole making process of the kitchen knife from bar stock to finish with commentary explains what I am up to. For budget medieval weaponry of fantastic accuracy and value https://todcutler.com For commissions and custom work https://todsworkshop.com For merch https://todsworkshop.creator-spring.com For those who enjoyed Arrows" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=vVZNZbcjSms) 2025-07-21T15:29Z 564K followers, 39.6K engagements "Pitt Rivers stiletto reproduced I decided to make a stiletto so surfed the web and came up with a lovely example in a museum just [--] miles from home; so I had to. I recruited Matt Easton and we went in to talk stilettos specifically the one from The Pitt Rivers Museum Stiletto (1884.24.216) Sign up to my Newsletter for Updates Deals Offers and More: https://mailchi.mp/todsworkshop/sign-. Tod Cutler channel can be found here / @tod_cutler Pitt Rivers stilettohttps://todcutler.com/collections/medieval-daggers-and-large-knives/products/pitt-rivers-stiletto Stibbert" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=SaN4hoTDbWc) 2025-07-02T18:11Z 546K followers, 41.7K engagements "Pomegranate of DEATH Hand grenades are named after a fruit What's going on and why is this so Lets go for a delve into ancient incendiary grenades Byzantine fire pots medieval hand grenades and fruit. Tod Cutler channel https://www.youtube.com/@Tod_Cutler For excellent quality historical replicas including merch https://todcutler.com For historical commissions and custom https://todsworkshop.com We have a Patreon page and if you liked this and wish to support the channel please consider having a look https://www.patreon.com/c/TodsWorkshop Medieval Tod's Workshop History tod cutler Medieval" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=gQd2ADN14iU) 2025-06-26T14:53Z 546K followers, 132.1K engagements "Mini CROSSBOW vs Mini LONGBOW I make medieval crossbows and Will Sherman makes medieval arrows and longbows so we each made half scale bows and decided to have a half scale shoot off We shoot for fun accuracy distance speed and fun. We also tried to work out a little more about the power and distance scale and I can tell you we are mystified but watch on to find out why. Tod Cutler channel https://www.youtube.com/@Tod_Cutler Half size crossbow can be found here https://todsworkshop.com/collections/historical-crossbows/products/15thc-medieval-munition-crossbow-with-bow-irons-half-size Full" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=P5AoGctYr6Q) 2025-06-10T15:16Z 563K followers, 45.1K engagements "Tod and Matt get hands on the Pitt Rivers Collection I asked the Pitt Rivers Museum in Oxford if myself and Matt Easton could walk around pick several objects that interested us and handle discuss and film them out of the cabinets. The amazing and amazingly generous museum said YES. So Matt and I did exactly that and chose seven objects to chat about. You see them laid out on the table whilst Matt and I chat. My selections you will find in this film and Matts' selections you will find simultaneously released on his channel. Enjoy. We certainly did You will find Matts film here" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=FaBdh1Vx3VA) 2025-05-23T18:00Z 565K followers, 76.5K engagements "STONEBOW - [---] years of hunting perfection Stonebows or pellet bows were stock mounted bows similar but different to crossbows that shot small round pellets for use against small game. They came to Europe around [----] and by [----] were really popular and the basic design could still be bought in sports and hunting shops in [----]. A design and weapon that lasted for [---] years Why they were so good Sign up to my Newsletter for Updates Deals Offers and More: https://mailchi.mp/todsworkshop/sign-up-to-tods-newsletter Find the Garmin Xero C1 Pro Chronograph here: https://amzn.to/3RQ6eCX *This is an" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=Zga_YzCG1Mo) 2025-05-06T19:07Z 545K followers, 139.5K engagements "Unusual Guns of the Pitt Rivers Museum The Pitt Rivers Museum in Oxford is a historical and anthropological museum and it is a treasure trove of extraordinary objects and I guarantee like no place you have ever seen and on the third floor is the arms and armour collection. The intent was for Matt Easton (Schola Gladiatoria) and I to wander the gallery chatting about whatever we came across that caught our interest; and there is loads. The reality was that we simply never got past the gun cases and that isn't even my core interest So in this film we talk guns from 17thC grenade launchers and" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=RdGHf1GNVCY) 2025-04-03T21:41Z 543K followers, 86.6K engagements "Half Scale Crossbow - Fully working Everyone likes cute things and there is nothing cuter than a scaled down version of a real crossbow. (except kittens of course). So I made an EXACT half scale version of my 15thC munition crossbow right down to the hand forged arrow heads. So it should be half the power right Well. HALF SCALE CROSSBOW HERE: https://todsworkshop.com/collections/historical-crossbows/products/15thc-medieval-munition-crossbow-with-bow-irons-half-size For excellent quality historical replicas https://todcutler.com For historical commissions and custom https://todsworkshop.com" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=9ZF98jUahDM) 2025-03-25T18:50Z 543K followers, 46.9K engagements "Flaming Trebuchet darts Incendiary trebuchet darts were real (or at least I believe they were). Trebuchets were the pinnacle of siege weapons in the 13thC and 14thC but we usually think of them as shooting rocks baskets of rocks rotting sheep etc but the Islamic nations also shot darts. I have tried it before but with mixed success. But I have been sent a translation of a Mameluke text where they say where the hook should be placed and that they threw inflammable mixtures attached to the darts. Time to revisit - with very mixed and somewhat dangerous results. For pilum heads" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=Ohq3a5bShR0) 2025-03-13T17:17Z 541K followers, 153.9K engagements "130lbs Stone Bow - full making process Stone bows or pellet bows were used for hunting birds and rabbits in the late medieval and renaissance and they shoot clay pellets or lead shot. They are great for sport shooting messing in the garden or woods and of course hunting and to do that they are powerful (enough) and very accurate and the ammunition is cheap so it doesn't matter if the shot gets lost. Perfect And in this film I go through the whole making process so you can watch it come from base materials to a finished piece. For excellent quality historical replicas including merch" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=qWxRsiDooHI) 2025-03-05T16:52Z 542K followers, 214K engagements "How to Shoot a Warbow how to Throw a Spear Michael throws spears. Joe shoots bows. Both are athletes in their own right. What if we get them to teach each other how to use their weapons We get to watch a the best coaching session on YouTube. 00:00 Intro 02:16 Javelin Warmup 04:19 How to throw a javelin 06:53 Javelin side on throwing technique 09:04 Axis bow warmup 09:54 Joes first throw 14:24 How to throw a Pilum 16:22 Insights into spear throwing 18:08 Longbow Warmup 23:33 Shooting the 70lb longbow 26:47 Shooting the 85lb longbow 27:37 Shooting the 95lb longbow 28:43 Shooting the 115lb" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=t-bqJI39bv8) 2024-12-16T15:15Z 562K followers, 204K engagements "The plumbata is dead - long live the Ferrata Plumbata were amazing late Roman era war darts; barbed versatile vicious and designed for single use. Throw them once deliver effective mayhem and fight But for us modern re-enactors and back yard historians and frankly just the curious the single use aspect is troublesome. So I set out to make ones that look pretty much the same but are durable so.The plumbata is dead long live the ferrata You can find you own set here https://todcutler.com/collections/misc-bronze-and-brass/products/medieval-plumbata-xar001 For budget medieval weaponry of" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=YiIbq9YUF2o) 2024-12-03T17:05Z 532K followers, 171.8K engagements "Black Friday at Tod Cutler Its Black Friday time at Tod Cutler and Tods Workshop and so I made an advert. Not a boring pappy advert but an action packed fun one and it is only 1:44 long so why not watch and find out about 50% 25% 15% and 10% off over the next two weeks. https://todcutler.com https://todsworkshop.com Medieval Tod's Workshop History black friday Tod cutler todcutler Tod Cutler Medieval Tod's Workshop History black friday Tod cutler todcutler Tod Cutler" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=KNFB_gvXLkw) 2024-11-22T17:15Z 531K followers, 15.3K engagements "Joe vs 130lbs Superbow: New world record EK Archery asked if it would OK if they made a 130lbs compound bow for Joe Gibbs and we made a film about it. Would it be OK EK Archery offers to make Joe his own personal bow with the highest draw weight in the world and then I get to film it. Is it OK - HELL YEAH Joe's usual weapon is a 160lbs longbow and has never shot a compound before. Here you watch him from first picking up a compound to trying the 131lbs world beating monster. Does the bow defeat Joe or does Joe and the bow defeat the breastplate You can find an amazing range of hand bows and" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=YFAzmu505pM) 2024-11-11T16:07Z 565K followers, 1.4M engagements "Tod Skallagrim Matt. and [--] Albion Swords Sword YouTuber Skallagrim was over in the UK for a visit so Matt Easton of Scholagladiatoria and I met up. We had a look at a veritable feast of Albion swords which I keep as templates for making scabbards so customers can order without sending me their sword. If you want to order a Tod's Workshop custom scabbard for your Albion sword contact me through the website: https://todsworkshop.com/collections/historical-sword-scabbards For excellent quality historical replicas including merch https://todcutler.com For historical commissions and custom" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=jhdNNtHKduI) 2024-10-28T15:55Z 565K followers, 115.2K engagements "Trebuchet Cluster Incendiaries https://todcutler.com Medieval incendiary weapons were widespread through the 14thC and 15thC and they really interest me. They threw them with trebuchets and I just happen to have a trebuchet. I have also been thinking about quite how they did it so I decided to try out multiple incendiary charges in one bundle timed to separate mid flight. I tried and I succeeded and it was (if I say so myself) GREAT eBay listing https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/335608141566 My previous film on fire arrows can be found here https://youtu.be/xNCU4WndtYksi=cuHfVM4fEXFUgWWO For" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=Xlq17saFcz4) 2024-10-14T15:28Z 542K followers, 138.5K engagements "Trebuchet for sale EBAY LISTING WAS REMOVED TRYING TO RELIST BUT STILL FOR SALE NOW (21ST OCT 2024). MESSAGE ME VIA TODSWORKSHOP.COM [--] Years ago I made a 8.5m tall trebuchet. I have adjusted it played with it tested it done stupid and less stupid stuff with it but mostly just enjoyed it. But now it is time for it to find a new home and have new adventures so I have listed it on eBay. https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/335608141566 For the curious there is a trebuchet playlist on my You Tube channel https://www.youtube.com/watchv=6jhEqDFHnRk&list=PLIUWkznLJcsHtfb9GqWxGwWedaeEBGkph For excellent" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=F97pgOCcSc0) 2024-10-08T19:00Z 527K followers, 40.2K engagements "Staff Slings - YOU can make one Staff slings were amazing weapons that threw large stones long distances with ease. They were particularly amazing because they were so cheap to make and even a novice could pick one up and use it to great effect. However when the user was really proficient they became devastating This film discusses the history a little how to use it and tune it and is mostly about making one yourself and yes even YOU can make one. For budget medieval weaponry of fantastic accuracy and value https://todcutler.com For commissions and custom work https://todsworkshop.com For" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=6e-oZEzHNOw) 2024-09-13T16:34Z 565K followers, 1.1M engagements "600lbs lever action crossbow I make powerful medieval crossbows and this is no exception at 600lbs in draw weight but I use a slightly different goats foot lever to span it and span it upside down; the Italian way. It is also an excuse to get back to my roots and show the workings of the bow the lever the spanning method and explain why medieval bows are grossly inefficient and I even get some rather nifty shooting in. For budget medieval weaponry of fantastic accuracy and value https://todcutler.com For commissions and custom work https://todsworkshop.com For merch" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=UD59lXf2Zls) 2024-06-27T18:12Z 533K followers, 135.8K engagements "SWORD BREAKER - [--] Year later A year ago I left a 'sword breaker' dagger with Matt Easton of Schola Gladiatoria for him and his club to practice with. This allows us to use it learn from it and discover some surprising things. Watch Matt and Stephen fence with rapiers daggers and side swords showing the different aspects of the daggers benefits and limitations. For budget medieval weaponry of fantastic accuracy and value https://todcutler.com For commissions and custom work https://todsworkshop.com For merch https://todsworkshop.creator-spring.com For those who enjoyed Arrows vs Armour" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=_ukeUbtGWEg) 2024-06-04T15:53Z 565K followers, 101.2K engagements "Multi shot bows - FUN A few years ago I made a medieval style multi shot magazine system for a medieval longbow and got my friend Joe Gibbs to try it out with a 120lbs longbow to see if it could have would have changed history and now I compare it to a modern version by EK Archery and try to decide if they are any good for war hunting or target. I have my thoughts but I also find out it is rather good fun. For budget medieval weaponry of fantastic accuracy and value https://todcutler.com For commissions and custom work https://todsworkshop.com For merch https://todsworkshop.creator-spring.com" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=dUB0s6DYmbc) 2024-05-28T15:13Z 517K followers, 67.8K engagements "Real Medieval Fire Arrows (Sorry Hollywood) Medieval fire arrows were real So I followed the old books made some and tested them in every way I could think of. We have loads of old manuscripts pictures drawings fire arrow heads and recipes of fire arrows but because some people haven't looked at the old information and can't make them work lots of people think they were a myth. You see them everywhere in films and computer games so it is easy to dismiss them as a modern popular culture affectation - they were as real as you are. So this film is an exhaustive description of what they were and" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=xNCU4WndtYk) 2024-04-16T15:12Z 565K followers, 807.8K engagements Limited data mode. Full metrics available with subscription: lunarcrush.com/pricing
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"Tod and Matt get hands on the Pitt Rivers Collection I asked the Pitt Rivers Museum in Oxford if myself and Matt Easton could walk around pick several objects that interested us and handle discuss and film them out of the cabinets. The amazing and amazingly generous museum said YES. So Matt and I did exactly that and chose seven objects to chat about. You see them laid out on the table whilst Matt and I chat. My selections you will find in this film and Matts' selections you will find simultaneously released on his channel. Enjoy. We certainly did You will find Matts film here"
YouTube Link 2025-05-23T18:00Z 565K followers, 76.5K engagements
"The Most Powerful Siege Crossbow Ever (Can I Make it) I have got really interested in Chinese crossbows so I started by making a trigger system but I made one for a siege bow instead so I now find myself needing to make a siege crossbow. But an ordinary one might be dull so I have decided to make one of the crazy (but real) Chinese ones with [--] bows used to drive one arrow. An adventure begins. For commissions and custom work https://todsworkshop.com For amazing budget historical weapons https://todcutler.com We have a Patreon page and if you liked this and wish to support the channel please"
YouTube Link 2025-11-27T16:55Z 565K followers, 106.7K engagements
"Joe vs 130lbs Superbow: New world record EK Archery asked if it would OK if they made a 130lbs compound bow for Joe Gibbs and we made a film about it. Would it be OK EK Archery offers to make Joe his own personal bow with the highest draw weight in the world and then I get to film it. Is it OK - HELL YEAH Joe's usual weapon is a 160lbs longbow and has never shot a compound before. Here you watch him from first picking up a compound to trying the 131lbs world beating monster. Does the bow defeat Joe or does Joe and the bow defeat the breastplate You can find an amazing range of hand bows and"
YouTube Link 2024-11-11T16:07Z 565K followers, 1.4M engagements
"MEDIEVAL ARMOUR TESTED - Arrows vs Amour [--] 160lbs ENGLISH WARBOW shoots FULL WEIGHT MEDIEVAL ARROWS at reproduced MEDIEVAL ARMOUR. Find out what happens Arrows vs Armour is back and we are shooting medieval war arrows at the top half of an armoured knight using armour and arrows that are correct in every detail. This film shows exactly what happened. Thousands of knights were slain by the English archers at battles like Agincourt even though they wore full armour; we just didnt know how and this film goes a long way to explaining what actually occurred. TV companies have no interest in doing"
YouTube Link 2022-11-22T16:00Z 565K followers, 3.1M engagements
"Tods Gothic mace - hitting armour Maces are mass weapons. However spiky and unpleasant they look they really all work on the same principle - focus all the energy of the blow in as small an area as possible. Whether it is a studded stick or flanged Gothic mace like this one. Part discussion on the weapon and how it is made and part demonstration. Production replica weapons are available here https://todcutler.com And T shirts and Merch https://todsworkshop.creator-spring.com/ Custom pieces are available here https://todsworkshop.com If you want to know everything about the Arrows vs Armour"
YouTube Link 2023-03-13T16:00Z 565K followers, 941.9K engagements
"How to make a sling This video shows how to make a nice medieval style sling from cord and leather and a really quick and 'dirty' sling from para cord and tape. If you are interested in medieval replica weapons take look at my websites https://todcutler.com for budget medieval knives and https://todsworkshop.com for custom knives swords and crossbows www.instagram.com/todsworkshop www.facebook.com/todtodeschini Sling making tods workshop medieval goliath how to make a sling historical Sling making tods workshop medieval goliath how to make a sling historical"
YouTube Link 2019-03-12T09:53Z 565K followers, 417.6K engagements
"Staff Slings - YOU can make one Staff slings were amazing weapons that threw large stones long distances with ease. They were particularly amazing because they were so cheap to make and even a novice could pick one up and use it to great effect. However when the user was really proficient they became devastating This film discusses the history a little how to use it and tune it and is mostly about making one yourself and yes even YOU can make one. For budget medieval weaponry of fantastic accuracy and value https://todcutler.com For commissions and custom work https://todsworkshop.com For"
YouTube Link 2024-09-13T16:34Z 565K followers, 1.1M engagements
"FIRE ARROWS REVISITED - Making and Testing I found a recipe and construction for ancient world fire arrows and it really worked But you lovely viewers suggested some changes that have improved them so this film is about those changes. Explaining making and testing. My first film about ancient fire arrows. https://youtu.be/dtLPrRUjdj4si=J0JVznSaE8xqDHoV My film about medieval fire arrows https://youtu.be/xNCU4WndtYksi=0aQWFkKT8j9NBJSD For commissions and custom work https://todsworkshop.com For amazing budget historical weapons https://todcutler.com We have a Patreon page and if you liked this"
YouTube Link 2025-09-25T16:00Z 565K followers, 151.1K engagements
"Arrows vs Armour [--] Damage report Arrows vs Armour is back This time we had an armoured soldier of [----] in our sights. All of him. He was hit many many times by our [--] warbow archers and in this film I look at the damage caused by the strikes and the implications for the man inside. But this film follows on directly from our main Arrows vs Armour [--] film so to get the most out of this film watch that first Every strike is highlighted examined and discussed so we can fully understand what happened in the arrow storm made by our host of archers. This depth of examination is particularly important"
YouTube Link 2025-12-19T18:59Z 565K followers, 121.4K engagements
"Evolution of the Bollock Dagger by Tod Cutler Video showing the evolution of the bollock dagger from its earliest incarnation in the 13th/14thC and all the way through to the Scottish Dirk of the 17th/18thC. This dagger style was popular throughout Europe and Scandinavia from 14th-to 16thC All daggers shown are available through https://todcutler.com/collections/daggers-and-large-knives Music: Renaissance by Audionautix is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution licence (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Artist: http://audionautix.com/ If you are interested in medieval"
YouTube Link 2019-01-30T10:12Z 565K followers, 192K engagements
"Tod's new artillery piece - BALLISTA or CATAPULTA [--] years ago I lead the engineering on a TV show called "Beat the ancestors" and we made a massive Roman arrow thrower called a catapulta. I loved everything about it so much I made my own but never quite finished it.and now I have. There is likely to be strong discussion on what this is called (the comments will be on fire) but my understanding is that ballista shoot stones and catapulta shoot arrows/bolts/darts. The machines look similar but in fact are different. This is the first film where I get it out of storage and start to explain it to"
YouTube Link 2022-09-05T15:05Z 565K followers, 373.4K engagements
"Testing the ULTIMATE Medieval Peasant Weapon WEIRD WEAPONS These war flails started life as agricultural tools that were converted to crude but effective weapons. They then started to be adopted by higher levels of society and started to be made better nastier and even more brutal. Matt Easton (Schola Gladiatoria) and I get together for another Weird Weapons film where we delve into the back catalogue of medieval martial oddities and find something too have a look at and a play with. For commissions and custom work https://todsworkshop.com For amazing budget historical weapons"
YouTube Link 2026-02-06T17:01Z 565K followers, 139.1K engagements
"ARROWS vs ARMOUR [--] - Can Arrows Defeat Armour Arrows vs Armour is back This time we have an armoured soldier of [----] in our sights. All of him. But not just one archer shooting at our target a whole host Every detail of the bows arrows armour and clothing will be correct and every moment every spectacle every discovery has been filmed. [--] warbow archers with bows from 120lbs 160lbs shoot 15th century barbed arrows at our soldier so we can find out what happens in the chaos of an arrow storm Steel tipped arrows shot from powerful bows and the latest addition to the battlefield the brigandine"
YouTube Link 2025-12-17T18:59Z 565K followers, 782.9K engagements
"Wallace Collection "Swiss Sabre" - with Tobias Capwell and Tod Todeschini of Tods Workshop Visit the Wallace Collection. It's one of the best Arms and Armour collections in the world: www.wallacecollection.org View the sword in the Wallace Collection: http://wallacelive.wallacecollection.org/eMuseumPlusservice=ExternalInterface&module=collection&objectId=60982&viewType=detailView Free Admission Open [--] days a week 10am - 5pm The Wallace Collection Hertford House Manchester Square London W1U 3BN United Kingdom Telephone +44 (0)207 [---] [----] If you are interested in medieval replica weapons take"
YouTube Link 2018-04-24T14:34Z 565K followers, 90.2K engagements
"Tod's 120lb Medieval Legolas - TESTED IT'S FINISHED Joerg Sprave from "The Slingshot Channel" invented the amazing "Instant Legolas" magazine system for longbows; he challenged me to make a Medieval version. I made the device and in turn challenged Joe Gibbs from "Hillbilly Bows" to shoot it. This film shows the device how it is used our thoughts on it and what [--] of them can do in the hands of a powerful and experienced archer. If you would like to support my work on this channel you can always buy my fantastic reproduction medieval weaponry available here https://todcutler.com Stats: Bow in"
YouTube Link 2020-06-30T22:22Z 565K followers, 5.7M engagements
"Swords for sale - Tod Cutler swords have arrived Tod Cutler swords have arrived and available from https://todcutler.com This is a big moment for us and we wanted to share the arrival of a range of Tod Cutler medieval swords to complement our massive Tod Cutler medieval dagger range. But back to regular content next time. From the left Seb wearing a type XIV arming sword dated from around 1270-1350 Sam wearing a clip point falchion dated around 1300-1400 Ant wearing a Wakefield hanger dated around 1450-1500 Hobb wearing a grosse messer dated around 1480-1540 For budget medieval replicas of"
YouTube Link 2023-06-23T15:29Z 565K followers, 57.8K engagements
"Tod Skallagrim Matt. and [--] Albion Swords Sword YouTuber Skallagrim was over in the UK for a visit so Matt Easton of Scholagladiatoria and I met up. We had a look at a veritable feast of Albion swords which I keep as templates for making scabbards so customers can order without sending me their sword. If you want to order a Tod's Workshop custom scabbard for your Albion sword contact me through the website: https://todsworkshop.com/collections/historical-sword-scabbards For excellent quality historical replicas including merch https://todcutler.com For historical commissions and custom"
YouTube Link 2024-10-28T15:55Z 565K followers, 115.2K engagements
"Can a Pro Thrower master this Ancient Weapon Atlatls are prehistoric hunting weapons that use a small stick to increase the speed and leverage of a throw allowing long slender darts to be thrown fast and accurately. Thousands of years ago they were used all over the planet but fell out of use in Western Europe but continued to be used up to the present day in Australasia Africa and the Americas. I am mostly interested in Western European history but every time our resident spear thrower Micheal Allison throws anything for the channel we are inundated with requests for him to use an atlatl so"
YouTube Link 2025-10-21T15:14Z 565K followers, 500K engagements
"OX BOW PART [--] - crazy. crazy thing The more I play around with this triple bow siege engine model the more crazy it gets. What I have discovered cannot possibly be correct - but I am pretty sure it is. This ancient Chinese seems to have an 80lb bow pulling against two 100lbs bows and it balances - go figure. This last 'thinking' film shows my final understanding of what is going on and allows me to specify the bows I want use. So I have ordered them up from https://www.alibowshop.com and they have just arrived. Next film I start the building for real For commissions and custom work"
YouTube Link 2026-01-21T18:07Z 565K followers, 125.2K engagements
"Real Medieval Fire Arrows (Sorry Hollywood) Medieval fire arrows were real So I followed the old books made some and tested them in every way I could think of. We have loads of old manuscripts pictures drawings fire arrow heads and recipes of fire arrows but because some people haven't looked at the old information and can't make them work lots of people think they were a myth. You see them everywhere in films and computer games so it is easy to dismiss them as a modern popular culture affectation - they were as real as you are. So this film is an exhaustive description of what they were and"
YouTube Link 2024-04-16T15:12Z 565K followers, 807.8K engagements
"Who Wears Daggers Daggers available from https://todcutler.com/collections/medieval-daggers-and-large-knives and https://todsworkshop.com/collections/historical-daggers Historically different classes of people wore different kinds of daggers and this video is a quick walk through of [--] different 16thC folk and the daggers that would be suited to them. Many thanks to my fabulous models in order Danny Nick Francis Ant and Jasper Filmed on location at Kentwell Hall 16thC reenactment https://www.kentwell.co.uk http://www.jsayles.com/familypages/earlymusic.htm"
YouTube Link 2020-01-16T12:57Z 556K followers, 304.7K engagements
"Medieval bolt POWER Heavy crossbows can shoot heavy bolts; but how heavy I have conducted a distance trial but now I measure them with a chronograph and give all the data tables.Then I swap out the old string for a lighter one and amazingly the bow starts to break the laws of physics Videos I refer to 850lbs crossbow distance trial https://youtu.be/dTW0CrXugdQ How to string a medieval crossbow https://youtu.be/mdKY8n3Hics Assembling bow wedges https://youtu.be/GHRnB6fB48o If you would like to support this channel visiting my sites really helps as does signing up to the news letter on the"
YouTube Link 2021-06-08T12:32Z 554K followers, 64.3K engagements
"UNDERWATER ARROWS. IN A LAKE I shot the Lockdown Longbow into a pool to see what happens at a guesstimated distance of 1.5m the arrows had lost a lot of energy but could still cause harm. Firstly I suspect I over estimated the actual distance and secondly YOU also asked how far would the arrows travel My field has just flooded so now is the perfect moment to see how far a longbow arrow can actually travel. This film follows on from https://youtu.be/IuMweJ7_lt0 "Out of adversity comes self knowledge" - this is either an ancient quote from a mystical guru or a line I just made up; but either"
YouTube Link 2020-12-28T12:29Z 555K followers, 92.1K engagements
"How to Wear YOUR Dagger I sell loads of different medieval daggers through my site Tod Cutler https://todcutler.com/collections/medieval-daggers-and-large-knives but they mostly come with a couple of cords for hanging them from your belt.How exactly do you do this This film shows you many different ways to wear your medieval dagger and explains how it was done and importantly why it was done"
YouTube Link 2020-05-17T16:58Z 562K followers, 294.2K engagements
"FAREWELL TO THE TREBUCHET After four years the trebuchet and I have decided to part company. To be honest we had done everything together that we felt life had to offer and we have decided to seek pastures new. After throwing bowling balls baskets of rocks incendiaries darts bundles of plumbata and frangible cluster incendiary munitions our adventures had to end. Personally I felt setting it on fire three times might have built up resentment. I am not sure what will catch my eye yet but I do know that the trebuchet has already found a new partner that many of you will know of. I will let you"
YouTube Link 2025-11-07T17:49Z 555K followers, 59.6K engagements
"How Effective was the Chain Flail in Real Combat This episode of Weird Weapons features the Mangual or two handed chain flail. Used extensively in Spain and Portugal from around [----] [-----]. I make weapons but am not so good at using them. Matt Easton doesn't make weapons but is amazing at using them. Seemed like the perfect opportunity for me to make some obscure weapons from the medieval and renaissance periods and for Matt to test them out. Firstly its fun but we also learn lots about what the weapons can and can't do how to use them why they were made like they were and sometimes we are"
YouTube Link 2025-11-18T17:25Z 557K followers, 140.4K engagements
"Old School Slingshot - Medieval and Roman style About using Roman and Medieval slingshot; how to load swing and shoot them through plywood and a quick calculation of their power. If you want to buy a sling.you can here https://todcutler.com/collections/misc-bronze-and-brass/products/sling If you are interested in medieval replica weapons take look at my websites: https://todcutler.com for budget medieval knives https://todsworkshop.com for custom knives swords and crossbows www.instagram.com/todsworkshop www.facebook.com/todtodeschini For Balearic slingers check this out"
YouTube Link 2019-02-15T07:37Z 555K followers, 1M engagements
"Bows and bullets vs Sand Bags Years ago I met a girl who lived in Sarajevo during the siege and she told me that they were using bows as well as assault rifles on the front lines as they shot through sand bags and water butts when bullets didn't - I needed to find out for myself; do arrows do things bullets can't I looked at this quickly in an earlier film but guns are tricky here in Europe so Curt at the the VSO Gun Channel offered to do the firearms side in one film in the US and I did the arrows side over here in the UK and we spliced the films together; but with our own versions - two for"
YouTube Link 2020-12-23T14:00Z 555K followers, 301.6K engagements
"Latchet Crossbow - rapid fire historical crossbow This style of crossbow was popular in Northern England and Southern Scotland around [----] and was reputedly used by Border Reivers as a self defence weapon. 280lbs draw weight lever action crossbow giving a rate of 'fire' of one every [--] seconds. If you are interested in custom historical replicas have a look at www.todsworkshop.com and for budget historical knives look at www.todcutler.com "Flow my Tears" by Jon Sayles (http://www.jsayles.com/familypages/earlymusic.htm) "Pippin the Hunchback" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com)"
YouTube Link 2019-07-24T18:39Z 556K followers, 366.9K engagements
"ARMOUR DEFEATED ARROWS VS ARMOUR [--] Thousands of knights were slain by the English archers at battles like Agincourt even though they wore full armour; we just didnt know how. The main film of the Arrows vs Armour [--] series went a long way to explaining how this could have happened; but still we had questions. This follow on film goes a long way to explaining how it may have actually occurred. How vulnerable is the arm armour Could the neck structures be damaged through blunt force Are the eye slits and the breath holes vulnerable We film it and we show it. No pre-written scripts no hype no"
YouTube Link 2023-01-01T16:40Z 550K followers, 2M engagements
"Shoot First Aim Later (ft. Blumineck) Speed shooting arrows is an ancient technique and one I know almost nothing about and certainly not how to do it so I enlisted a teacher. Who better than David from Blumineck an extraordinary You Tuber who loves speed shooting and as it turns out is a great teacher. Confusion messups and general inability is where I began and a hour later I could speed shoot (sort of) - fantastic For excellent quality historical replicas including merch https://todcutler.com For historical commissions and custom https://todsworkshop.com We also have a Patreon page which"
YouTube Link 2025-10-29T16:00Z 555K followers, 114.7K engagements
"Mini CROSSBOW vs Mini LONGBOW I make medieval crossbows and Will Sherman makes medieval arrows and longbows so we each made half scale bows and decided to have a half scale shoot off We shoot for fun accuracy distance speed and fun. We also tried to work out a little more about the power and distance scale and I can tell you we are mystified but watch on to find out why. Tod Cutler channel https://www.youtube.com/@Tod_Cutler Half size crossbow can be found here https://todsworkshop.com/collections/historical-crossbows/products/15thc-medieval-munition-crossbow-with-bow-irons-half-size Full"
YouTube Link 2025-06-10T15:16Z 563K followers, 45.1K engagements
"Flat Plate Strike Tests - for Arrows vs Armour [--] Arrows vs Armour is back The series starts with this valuable and essential research film but the where Joe Gibbs shoots [--] different arrow types from his 160lbs longbow at flat sample pieces of armour in a controlled test to see how deeply they penetrate against fabric armour chain mail and sheet steel. This will allow us more background into what happens next. And you can watch the main film https://youtu.be/SFFgcTzCvMosi=WBhZy13u4F0N_uPZ to find out what happens when we have an armoured soldier of [----] in our sights. All of him. But now we"
YouTube Link 2025-12-15T19:02Z 562K followers, 122.7K engagements
"Single axle rolling nut trigger system - medieval crossbow This video outlines the standard medieval crossbow trigger system used from Roman times to approximately [----]. The system is simple and easy to understand and this shows how it works. If you are interested in medieval replica weapons take look at my websites: https://todcutler.com for budget medieval knives https://todsworkshop.com for custom knives swords and crossbows www.instagram.com/todsworkshop www.facebook.com/todtodeschini"
YouTube Link 2017-08-04T10:30Z 557K followers, 204.3K engagements
"Tods vile bollock dagger - My first dagger I made a dagger [--] years ago I was so proud of.for a while. Then I sold it on and just recently it came back to me and after [--] years of absence I can now say as a definite fact - IT IS HIDEOUS Quite well made but hideous none the less. My first bollock dagger. I don't know why you might want to see it except to laugh at me but we all need humbling sometimes so prepare your selves for probably the nastiest dagger made. Selected items currently on SALE at todcutler.com For budget medieval replicas of fantastic accuracy and value https://todcutler.com"
YouTube Link 2023-09-21T18:28Z 555K followers, 61.2K engagements
"Crossbow or Longbow What's better for defending your medieval tower https://www.patreon.com/TodsWorkshop When you are hanging out in your medieval tower and get besieged do you reach for a crossbow or a longbow In the hands of skilled archers which will allow you to shoot closer to the base of the tower And of course the opposite is true; how close should you get to be safe from overhead archers Joe Gibbs is back shooting his 140lbs longbow and Tod is back (well I am always here to be fair) shooting his 860lbs crossbow off the battlements of Harcourt House. I now have a Patreon page where you"
YouTube Link 2023-12-22T20:23Z 563K followers, 1.2M engagements
"Seax of Beagnoth- Mystery The Seax of Beagnoth is an iconic Anglo Saxon long seax - you may not know the name but if you are interested in historical weapons you will have seen it; but is it everything you assumed Using a replica I have made we discuss some of the aspects of the piece. The blade is a whopper at 55cm long and 9mm thick and inlaid with wire work on both sides. Geometric work on one side and a runic alphabet on the other - but it is a complete incoherent mess and yet it was very expensive. Can anyone explain to me why this is the case If you would like to support this channel I"
YouTube Link 2020-10-05T13:37Z 559K followers, 243.3K engagements
"Making leather shield armour - Impenetrable Part [--] I have made traditionally constructed shields before and the slow arrows but they do not stop them completely and then I came across an original recipe for protecting your shield from "spears and edged weapons". Now that is something I have to try so here I make the leather protection according to the recipe and in the next film I will shoot it spear it and stab it. And yes I know the 'axe' I show is in fact a sword. For commissions and custom work https://todsworkshop.com For budget medieval weaponry of fantastic accuracy and value"
YouTube Link 2023-06-02T17:21Z 557K followers, 186.5K engagements
"How to Shoot a Warbow how to Throw a Spear Michael throws spears. Joe shoots bows. Both are athletes in their own right. What if we get them to teach each other how to use their weapons We get to watch a the best coaching session on YouTube. 00:00 Intro 02:16 Javelin Warmup 04:19 How to throw a javelin 06:53 Javelin side on throwing technique 09:04 Axis bow warmup 09:54 Joes first throw 14:24 How to throw a Pilum 16:22 Insights into spear throwing 18:08 Longbow Warmup 23:33 Shooting the 70lb longbow 26:47 Shooting the 85lb longbow 27:37 Shooting the 95lb longbow 28:43 Shooting the 115lb"
YouTube Link 2024-12-16T15:15Z 562K followers, 204K engagements
"Friday at Tod's Workshop Shop the Tod Cutler sale https://todcutler.com It's Black Friday sale time at Tod Cutler and Tods Workshop and this excellently short advert celebrates the event. Amazing savings of up to 50% off - Running from right this second until Monday 8th December. Do NOT miss it For amazingly accurate budget versions https://todcutler.com For bespoke historical pieces https://todsworkshop.com Medieval Tod's Workshop History Medieval Tod's Workshop History"
YouTube Link 2025-11-21T16:32Z 556K followers, [----] engagements
"300 year old pry bar to beautiful knife Whilst out walking I found a rusty old pry bar made from hand made shear steel. It was going to become [--] rondel daggers but I figured part of it would make a lovely kitchen knife so I made one as a present for my wife. This is the whole making process of the kitchen knife from bar stock to finish with commentary explains what I am up to. For budget medieval weaponry of fantastic accuracy and value https://todcutler.com For commissions and custom work https://todsworkshop.com For merch https://todsworkshop.creator-spring.com For those who enjoyed Arrows"
YouTube Link 2025-07-21T15:29Z 564K followers, 39.6K engagements
"Why Bladed Steel Arrowheads were Superior - Arrows vs Armour [--] Arrows vs Armour is back This time we have an armoured soldier of [----] in our sights. All of him. But we need to know more about the arrow heads that we have been using over this series of tests so Tod visits Wills forge. We chat about the three heads involved in these tests and watch and time him making them allowing us to get an idea of the relative costs of each type. Knowing details like this allows us to get deeper insights from the main Arrows vs Armour [--] film where [--] heavy bow war archers shoot steel tipped barbed arrows"
YouTube Link 2025-12-24T17:22Z 563K followers, 75.2K engagements
"The goats foot lever. A film about the goats foot lever how it operates and why it was a great way to span crossbows If you are interested in medieval replica weapons take look at my websites: https://todcutler.com for budget medieval knives https://todsworkshop.com for custom knives swords and crossbows www.instagram.com/todsworkshop www.facebook.com/todtodeschini"
YouTube Link 2017-07-28T10:00Z 556K followers, 80K engagements
"Tod Cutler and Matt Easton talk Swiss Sabre I made a reproduction Swiss Sabre and called Matt Easton from Schola Gladiatoria over to come and have a look. Partly because I love the sword partly because I haven't seen Matt for a while but also because it is a long sword that can be used two handed but the guard unusually encloses both hands - does it change the way it can be used If you would like to support this channel visiting my sites really helps as does signing up to the news letter on the websites either one is fine The studded rondel dagger I showed is here"
YouTube Link 2021-06-21T14:30Z 565K followers, 185.5K engagements
"Tod Makes Junk - Was Medieval Work Bad Watch Tod do some terrible leather work to prove a point. Medieval leather work was sometimes beautiful. and sometimes. not. Why was that In many ways Medieval people must have seen the world in a different way to modern people. They had different priorities and different aesthetic standards. What looks "good" to modern eyes might not be the same as same a medieval viewpoint. Tod discusses makes and looks at some originals. For commissions and custom work https://todsworkshop.com For budget medieval weaponry of fantastic accuracy and value"
YouTube Link 2023-04-26T20:33Z 565K followers, 133K engagements
"ARROWS vs ARMOUR - Medieval Myth Busting NEWSFLASH If you liked this watch the whole new Arrows vs Armour [--] series available here https://youtube.com/playlistlist=PLIUWkznLJcsEFvEZdYExu7ffW2Hf5s32k All films and documentation about both series are housed here http://www.todtodeschini.com 160lbs ENGLISH WARBOW shoots FULL WEIGHT MEDIEVAL ARROWS at reproduced MEDIEVAL ARMOUR. Find out what happens The contributors are all world class in their fields of expertise armour arrows shooting and historical context. Dr Tobias Capwell - Arms and Armour Curator The Wallace Collection Joe Gibbs - Archer"
YouTube Link 2019-08-29T18:04Z 565K followers, 9.3M engagements
"Weird Weapons - MORNING STAR The Morning Star pole arm was about as nasty a weapon as could be conceived and used through the 14th and 15thC. But what does it do Matt Easton (Schola Gladiatoria) and I get together for another Weird Weapons film where we delve into the back catalogue of medieval martial oddities and find something too have a look at and a play with. This time it is the morning star and if you want plans about how to make your own you can find them here https://todcutler.com/products/morningstar-polearm-full-making-plans-engineering-drawings For commissions and custom work"
YouTube Link 2026-01-12T16:30Z 565K followers, 87.5K engagements
"Feasting daggers - A Tod Cutler advertorial Popular myth and especially Hollywood believes with a passion that everyone in medieval times ate with their daggers and threw food over their shoulders and out of this misconception 'Feasting Daggers' were born. Table etiquette did exist though and clean hands and utensils were part of that; and no daggers So as far as I know Feasting daggers never existed (please correct me if I am wrong) but Tod Cutler does sell all manner of daggers and table knives and there is 15% off until December 5th [----] across the site not just daggers and I don't care"
YouTube Link 2021-11-25T15:55Z 565K followers, 82.4K engagements
"This Chinese Crossbow is Insanely Complicated I have recently become really interested in a weird Chinese siege crossbow with three bows. After my initial excitement I got to thinking and thinking and thinking and I am back for a second part where I am looking for your help in trying to work out what is going on. It promises to be amazing but only if I can figure it out For budget medieval weapons and our amazing sale https://todcutler.com For custom historical replicas https://todsworkshop.com For Patreon (which really helps) https://www.patreon.com/c/TodsWorkshop 'Ox bow part 1' can be"
YouTube Link 2025-12-02T16:29Z 565K followers, 142.6K engagements
"SWORD BREAKER - [--] Year later A year ago I left a 'sword breaker' dagger with Matt Easton of Schola Gladiatoria for him and his club to practice with. This allows us to use it learn from it and discover some surprising things. Watch Matt and Stephen fence with rapiers daggers and side swords showing the different aspects of the daggers benefits and limitations. For budget medieval weaponry of fantastic accuracy and value https://todcutler.com For commissions and custom work https://todsworkshop.com For merch https://todsworkshop.creator-spring.com For those who enjoyed Arrows vs Armour"
YouTube Link 2024-06-04T15:53Z 565K followers, 101.2K engagements
"Medieval Rondel Dagger - THE ORIGINAL For as long as I remember I have loved the A726 Rondel dagger in the Wallace Collection. It is a beautiful and iconic dagger and an absolute favourite of mine but they have also wondered how well they work so I have made three films about this dagger and this is the second. There first film in this series "Making the rondel' can be found here https://youtu.be/R8cGQ6ztao4 Luckily I got to handle and measure the dagger and luckily I have the skills to make one - so I did. In the first film you get to see every step of the manufacture. This is the second and"
YouTube Link 2022-09-20T16:46Z 565K followers, 81K engagements
"Tod of Tod's Stuff shooting a gastraphetes "belly bow" A very early form of ancient Greek crossbow pre-dating Roman artillery and clearly the predecessor. If you are interested in medieval replica weapons take look at my websites: https://todcutler.com for budget medieval knives https://todsworkshop.com for custom knives swords and crossbows www.instagram.com/todsworkshop www.facebook.com/todtodeschini Gastraphetes Archery (Interest) History (TV Genre) History Of Greece (Field Of Study) Weapon (Interest) tod cutler tods workshop medieval crossbow historic weapons Gastraphetes Archery"
YouTube Link 2015-07-18T00:29Z 565K followers, 332.1K engagements
"Javelin hack to throw like a Pro (Bonus-Man throws rock) Michael Allison is back for the last time this year and we look at Medieval fletched javelins. the Medieval hack to turn an unskilled javelin thrower into one who can throw straight in any conditions and how to use the throwing string that was employed by Vikings medieval Europeans and 15th and 16thC Irish - amongst others. Using the fletchings allows a bad thrower to throw cleanly and the string allows a bad thrower to throw further - what's not to get excited about But how effective are the fletchings and where do you place and how"
YouTube Link 2023-11-23T16:01Z 564K followers, 392.9K engagements
"ARROWS vs ARMOUR [--] - Does mail stop arrows Arrows vs Armour is back and we are shooting medieval war arrows at the top half of an armoured knight using armour and arrows that are correct in every detail. The main film shows exactly what happened to the armour and the arrows. Of course we think of a knight wearing plate armour but much of his defences made use of mail armour so we need to investigate how this works. Modern made replica mail of the best quality a quality as good as the medieval mail is prohibitively expensive for our project. We could afford the aventail and the front of the"
YouTube Link 2022-11-22T17:04Z 565K followers, 111.1K engagements
"Tod talks knives I don't just make films for You Tube you know I also make reproductions of historical weapons as faithfully as I can to the original pieces in museums. I don't make the super fancy or detailed I just make honest real items. The sort of items that you could buy at a London market [---] years ago; normal items for normal people. I make loads of crossbows sword scabbards maces even candle sticks pretty much anything but I love making knives and it is just coming to the summer show season so I have been busy and so this seemed like the perfect occasion to 'Talk Knives'. This NOT a"
YouTube Link 2023-03-16T17:15Z 565K followers, 99.8K engagements
"FORGING AN ARROW HEAD full process. Will Sherman is an amazing Fletcher and Arrowsmith I went down to see him at his workshop to talk and chat about making arrows and to watch him forge a "type nine" medieval arrowhead of the kind we will be using in our upcoming tests. The reason was to make a fundraising film for our Arrows vs Armour2 project but it was funded almost immediately (thank you equally amazing people) so this film was not needed. But we decided to put it out because we really like it so just ignore any references to fundraising because we have all the finance we need. We hope"
YouTube Link 2022-07-11T18:33Z 546K followers, 99.9K engagements
"Wooden Pin Pilum: Is it Pointless Back looking at the Roman plum with the breakable peg. Apparently the great military reformer Marius cam up with the idea and this is described by Plutarch. The idea is simple - throw the javelin and part of the head breaks on impact rendering it useless.nnMichael and I got it to work quite well but not very well so here I look at the original source and look at making some changes but is the whole thing worth the effortnnLets find out.nnFor budget medieval replicas of fantastic accuracy and value https://todcutler.comnnFor commissions and custom work"
YouTube Link 2023-10-02T15:59Z 493K followers, 28.3K engagements
"ARROWS vs ARMOUR [--] - Best metal for Arrowheads Arrows vs Armour is back and we are shooting medieval war arrows at the top half of an armoured knight using armour and arrows that are correct in every detail. The main film shows exactly what happened to the armour and the arrows. But this film is about the arrow head material itself. Arrow heads were mostly made from wrought iron but this is quite soft and steel would certainly be better. Laws were passed asking for steel yet there is very little evidence they actually used it but what difference does it make We use the results to help inform"
YouTube Link 2023-10-23T11:12Z 493K followers, 104.9K engagements
"Pro Thrower vs Armoured Barbarian. Can he stop the charge Roman Legionaries practiced for years to throwing the pilum. Michael Allison throws javelin for Team GB; he can throw But can he hit a Charging Barbarian Would this weapon break up shield walls and formations just before fighting lines clashed And will the barbarian's shield save him The Roman Author: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vegetius For budget medieval weaponry of fantastic accuracy and value https://todcutler.com For commissions and custom work https://todsworkshop.com For merch https://todsworkshop.creator-spring.com First and"
YouTube Link 2023-10-15T06:42Z 493K followers, 567.8K engagements
"Testing a medieval anti-armour dagger Medieval anti armour dagger Really Yes really. That is exactly what rondel daggers were for so I set out to make and test one to find out what they really did. For as long as I remember I have loved the A726 Rondel dagger in the Wallace Collection. It is a beautiful and iconic dagger and an absolute favourite of mine so it became the focus for [--] films; this is the last in the series where Matt Easton uses the dagger against mail plate and fabric armour. The first film in this series "Making the rondel' can be found here https://youtu.be/R8cGQ6ztao4 In the"
YouTube Link 2022-09-26T15:18Z 542K followers, 442.8K engagements
"Rapid Fire Crossbows - Medieval and Modern Technology changes circumstances change but basically people do not. Early humans made art and beautifully crafted objects just as we do now and in the case of these two very different crossbows they are separated by [---] years and technologically very different but the thinking behind them was very similar almost identical. We wanted it in [----] and we wanted it in [----]. Are the bows 'the same' Clearly not but the similarities are very striking. Let's have a look. I now have a Patreon page where you can sign up to see bonus films build blogs behind"
YouTube Link 2024-01-25T17:39Z 493K followers, 57.4K engagements
"Half Scale Crossbow - Fully working Everyone likes cute things and there is nothing cuter than a scaled down version of a real crossbow. (except kittens of course). So I made an EXACT half scale version of my 15thC munition crossbow right down to the hand forged arrow heads. So it should be half the power right Well. HALF SCALE CROSSBOW HERE: https://todsworkshop.com/collections/historical-crossbows/products/15thc-medieval-munition-crossbow-with-bow-irons-half-size For excellent quality historical replicas https://todcutler.com For historical commissions and custom https://todsworkshop.com"
YouTube Link 2025-03-25T18:50Z 543K followers, 46.9K engagements
"Is a sling as powerful as a gun The 'Part 2' film looking at slings. The film covers the power of slings how fast the projectile moves and what its momentum is; momentum being a large factor in the penetration of projectiles. It poses the question and answers in some part 'Is a sling as powerful as a gun'. Discuss. If you are interested in medieval replica weapons take look at my websites https://todcutler.com for budget medieval knives and https://todsworkshop.com for custom knives swords and crossbows www.instagram.com/todsworkshop www.facebook.com/todtodeschini"
YouTube Link 2019-03-27T09:53Z 549K followers, 457.8K engagements
"So.You Bought A Crossbow Medieval crossbow are quite different to modern ones in all sorts of ways and when you buy one from me you need to understand a little about the bow and how it works as well as how top load it and shoot it. This video shows these aspects. If you are interested in medieval crossbows there are loads of films on the channel and if you want to buy one then visit https://todsworkshop.com/collections/historical-crossbows I also make high end and custom reproduction swords knives and daggers here https://todsworkshop.com If you are interested in properly made medieval knives"
YouTube Link 2023-02-15T17:00Z 543K followers, 112.8K engagements
"Arrows vs Armour [--] - Our thoughts [--] months later Thousands of knights were shot at Agincourt but we don't really know how.So I pulled together an incredibly talented crew and we made a series of films called the 'Arrows vs Armour' Series looking and this now runs to [--] films. [--] months after the second set of films Dr Toby Capwell (historian/jouster) and Tod Todeschini (weaponsmith) get back together to discuss details of the films that they felt the need to talk about; this is their very detailed discussion. We are discussing the Arrows vs Armour2 film https://youtu.be/ds-Ev5msyzo Playlist"
YouTube Link 2023-06-12T15:26Z 543K followers, 149.2K engagements
"Trebuchet for sale EBAY LISTING WAS REMOVED TRYING TO RELIST BUT STILL FOR SALE NOW (21ST OCT 2024). MESSAGE ME VIA TODSWORKSHOP.COM [--] Years ago I made a 8.5m tall trebuchet. I have adjusted it played with it tested it done stupid and less stupid stuff with it but mostly just enjoyed it. But now it is time for it to find a new home and have new adventures so I have listed it on eBay. https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/335608141566 For the curious there is a trebuchet playlist on my You Tube channel https://www.youtube.com/watchv=6jhEqDFHnRk&list=PLIUWkznLJcsHtfb9GqWxGwWedaeEBGkph For excellent"
YouTube Link 2024-10-08T19:00Z 527K followers, 40.2K engagements
"14 Medieval Daggers from Tod's Workshop A video discussing [--] different medieval and renaissance daggers that I have made over the last few weeks. Looking at interesting features about each dagger and discussing them. No particular agenda or direction to the film; just some information and thoughts on a few medieval styles. If you like these daggers and similar custom pieces have a look here https://todsworkshop.com/collections/in-stock-historical-swords-daggers-crossbows These daggers will be on the site in around [--] days If you are interested in budget historical daggers have a look at"
YouTube Link 2019-11-14T21:32Z 545K followers, 246.1K engagements
"WEIRD WEAPONS - PELLET BOW Pellet bows are a traditional hunting weapon that shoots clay or lead shot and they are fun They were really wide spread and went from the far reaches of Asia all the way to the lagoons of Venice and I suspect probably into the Americas. Everyone used them because they were great but not very known now so the first question has to be how can you shoot them without shooting your hand Well it's time for Matt and I to find out with a Weird Weapon film. The first thanks has to go to Matt at Thumbshooters UK for rescuing what would otherwise have been a dead film. You"
YouTube Link 2025-07-29T16:02Z 548K followers, 280.2K engagements
"10 Medieval Arrow Types - What are they for https://www.patreon.com/TodsWorkshop Arrows were an integral part of medieval life socially for practice and hunting and of course militarily for war and defence. So it is no surprise they came in a multitude of forms; but what were they all for Will Sherman is both a friend and amazing arrow smith so when he made me a sheaf of assorted arrows for my reenacting it seemed like a perfect opportunity for us to talk about the [--] different kinds he made for me. I now have a Patreon page where you can sign up to see bonus films build blogs behind the"
YouTube Link 2024-01-09T18:13Z 547K followers, 110.2K engagements
"Weird weapons - FOLDING FLICK SPEAR I found the amazing and weird weapon in a book and there is only one to discuss this with. Matt Easton of Schola Gladiatoria. It is a folding staff weapon from [----] - yes it really folds up but what the heck is the point So I made a reasonable reproduction with some aspects missing (watch to find out) and took it along to chat it through with Matt and maybe just maybe we came up with why someone thought it was a good idea. For budget medieval replicas of fantastic accuracy and value https://todcutler.com For commissions and custom work"
YouTube Link 2023-10-11T15:24Z 546K followers, 242.5K engagements
"Black Friday at Tod Cutler Its Black Friday time at Tod Cutler and Tods Workshop and so I made an advert. Not a boring pappy advert but an action packed fun one and it is only 1:44 long so why not watch and find out about 50% 25% 15% and 10% off over the next two weeks. https://todcutler.com https://todsworkshop.com Medieval Tod's Workshop History black friday Tod cutler todcutler Tod Cutler Medieval Tod's Workshop History black friday Tod cutler todcutler Tod Cutler"
YouTube Link 2024-11-22T17:15Z 531K followers, 15.3K engagements
"Six Medieval Arrow Types - What are they for Tod of todsworkshop.com discusses six medieval arrow head forms. How and why they were used with the English Longbow in Medieval Britain. If you would like to support my work on this channel you can always buy my fantastic reproduction medieval weaponry available here https://todcutler.com If you are interested in custom historical weapons have a look at https://todsworkshop.com Arrow heads discussed: Plate Cutter Needle Bodkin Barbed type [--] Leaf shape Swallow Tail Crescent Shot on location at Kentwell Hall Suffolk UK. The most extraordinary place"
YouTube Link 2019-06-06T05:22Z 529K followers, 3.5M engagements
"Weird Weapons from History Flail The Medieval world was a time of experimentation and discovery and of course warfare. This lead to some unusual weapons being used and surely one of the most fearful was the spiked flail. Matt Easton is a massively accomplished European Martial Arts practitioner and instructor and I make Medieval weapons and I really want to learn about flails so I treated Matt to an unexpected unboxing video of a flail. Matt made a great video called Top [--] Weird Medieval Weapons https://youtu.be/ZSSN6k-KhJk so I ambushed him with the flail and proposed we make more of these"
YouTube Link 2021-09-03T14:38Z 546K followers, 693.4K engagements
"Flaming Trebuchet darts Incendiary trebuchet darts were real (or at least I believe they were). Trebuchets were the pinnacle of siege weapons in the 13thC and 14thC but we usually think of them as shooting rocks baskets of rocks rotting sheep etc but the Islamic nations also shot darts. I have tried it before but with mixed success. But I have been sent a translation of a Mameluke text where they say where the hook should be placed and that they threw inflammable mixtures attached to the darts. Time to revisit - with very mixed and somewhat dangerous results. For pilum heads"
YouTube Link 2025-03-13T17:17Z 541K followers, 153.9K engagements
"WEIRD MEDIEVAL WEAPONS - POLEAXE SWORD HAMMER THING - PT2 In the first film about this weapon https://youtu.be/XyLA2O1ytXU Matt Easton and I discuss it and use it. In this film Matt and Friends spar with it and Matt and I watch the action. Many thanks to Tempus Fugitives for the Axe components (then grossly modified for this by me) https://tempusswords.co.uk If you would like to support this channel visiting my sites really helps as does signing up to the news letter on the websites either one is fine Production replica weapons are available here https://todcutler.com And T shirts and Merch"
YouTube Link 2021-11-12T20:33Z 546K followers, 129K engagements
"Unusual Guns of the Pitt Rivers Museum The Pitt Rivers Museum in Oxford is a historical and anthropological museum and it is a treasure trove of extraordinary objects and I guarantee like no place you have ever seen and on the third floor is the arms and armour collection. The intent was for Matt Easton (Schola Gladiatoria) and I to wander the gallery chatting about whatever we came across that caught our interest; and there is loads. The reality was that we simply never got past the gun cases and that isn't even my core interest So in this film we talk guns from 17thC grenade launchers and"
YouTube Link 2025-04-03T21:41Z 543K followers, 86.6K engagements
"Throwing a Pilum in Armour - How far can a pro throw The Romans used a pilum or a version of it for hundreds of years and it was used to harass the enemy from a distance and help break up shield walls and formations just before fighting lines clashed and it was very effective. But how far could a legionary throw one I cannot throw well but Michael Allison throws javelin for Team GB; he can throw So I have recruited him again to throw for me wearing no armour (like skirmishers) just a mail shirt and wearing the mail and holding a shield. Running and standing. The first Pilum film with Michael"
YouTube Link 2023-04-19T15:00Z 543K followers, 1.2M engagements
"Pitt Rivers stiletto reproduced I decided to make a stiletto so surfed the web and came up with a lovely example in a museum just [--] miles from home; so I had to. I recruited Matt Easton and we went in to talk stilettos specifically the one from The Pitt Rivers Museum Stiletto (1884.24.216) Sign up to my Newsletter for Updates Deals Offers and More: https://mailchi.mp/todsworkshop/sign-. Tod Cutler channel can be found here / @tod_cutler Pitt Rivers stilettohttps://todcutler.com/collections/medieval-daggers-and-large-knives/products/pitt-rivers-stiletto Stibbert"
YouTube Link 2025-07-02T18:11Z 546K followers, 41.7K engagements
"600lbs lever action crossbow I make powerful medieval crossbows and this is no exception at 600lbs in draw weight but I use a slightly different goats foot lever to span it and span it upside down; the Italian way. It is also an excuse to get back to my roots and show the workings of the bow the lever the spanning method and explain why medieval bows are grossly inefficient and I even get some rather nifty shooting in. For budget medieval weaponry of fantastic accuracy and value https://todcutler.com For commissions and custom work https://todsworkshop.com For merch"
YouTube Link 2024-06-27T18:12Z 533K followers, 135.8K engagements
"Tod of Todsstuff shoots a 15th century medieval war crossbow Shooting a powerful medieval crossbow spanned or loaded with a goats foot lever all made by Tod at Todsstuff.co.uk If you are interested in medieval replica weapons take look at my websites: https://todcutler.com for budget medieval knives https://todsworkshop.com for custom knives swords and crossbows www.instagram.com/todsworkshop www.facebook.com/todtodeschini"
YouTube Link 2017-03-09T21:51Z 529K followers, 36.7K engagements
"Shields; Distance and speed loss We shot the shield and the arrows went through but many comments were made about the distance being short and the shield not being angled or wrongly made - well I listened. This film explains my thinking; we shoot the shield out to 100m and look at the speed and energy loss of the arrows over distance. You asked and the 'Lockdown Longbow' trials have answered This crossbow shoots medieval longbow arrows at the same speeds as a heavy English Longbow and if you want to see the proof watch this https://youtu.be/l9vWXVbvOas If you want to help support this channel"
YouTube Link 2020-08-03T09:08Z 549K followers, 207.9K engagements
"Trebuchet Cluster Incendiaries https://todcutler.com Medieval incendiary weapons were widespread through the 14thC and 15thC and they really interest me. They threw them with trebuchets and I just happen to have a trebuchet. I have also been thinking about quite how they did it so I decided to try out multiple incendiary charges in one bundle timed to separate mid flight. I tried and I succeeded and it was (if I say so myself) GREAT eBay listing https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/335608141566 My previous film on fire arrows can be found here https://youtu.be/xNCU4WndtYksi=cuHfVM4fEXFUgWWO For"
YouTube Link 2024-10-14T15:28Z 542K followers, 138.5K engagements
"The plumbata is dead - long live the Ferrata Plumbata were amazing late Roman era war darts; barbed versatile vicious and designed for single use. Throw them once deliver effective mayhem and fight But for us modern re-enactors and back yard historians and frankly just the curious the single use aspect is troublesome. So I set out to make ones that look pretty much the same but are durable so.The plumbata is dead long live the ferrata You can find you own set here https://todcutler.com/collections/misc-bronze-and-brass/products/medieval-plumbata-xar001 For budget medieval weaponry of"
YouTube Link 2024-12-03T17:05Z 532K followers, 171.8K engagements
"STONEBOW - [---] years of hunting perfection Stonebows or pellet bows were stock mounted bows similar but different to crossbows that shot small round pellets for use against small game. They came to Europe around [----] and by [----] were really popular and the basic design could still be bought in sports and hunting shops in [----]. A design and weapon that lasted for [---] years Why they were so good Sign up to my Newsletter for Updates Deals Offers and More: https://mailchi.mp/todsworkshop/sign-up-to-tods-newsletter Find the Garmin Xero C1 Pro Chronograph here: https://amzn.to/3RQ6eCX *This is an"
YouTube Link 2025-05-06T19:07Z 545K followers, 139.5K engagements
"SMASHING- Tod Cutler sale advert (but it's good) BLACK FRIDAY - 19th November 18:30 to midnight on 4th December 25% for a limited period and up to 50% on selected items For budget medieval replicas of fantastic accuracy and value https://todcutler.com (please note swords and bundles not included) For commissions and custom work https://todsworkshop.com 20% off of Sword Scabbards from 19th November - 4th December Orders and In Stock Sword Scabbards For merch https://todsworkshop.creator-spring.com For those who enjoyed Arrows vs Armour https://todtodeschini.com"
YouTube Link 2023-11-19T18:59Z 529K followers, 28.7K engagements
"Shooting from Battlements - How much further does it go https://www.patreon.com/TodsWorkshop If we shoot a 140lb Longbow a war weight longbow from a five story medieval tower. Does it shoot further A simple question and obviously the answer is 'Yes'. But how much further So Joe Gibbs shoots on a flat field and then from the battlements of a tower that hosted an archery based siege in [----] - what better place to find out For budget medieval replicas of fantastic accuracy and value https://todcutler.com For commissions and custom work https://todsworkshop.com For merch"
YouTube Link 2023-12-05T16:04Z 529K followers, 1.6M engagements
"Belts to make your scabbard wearable Swords are often sold with scabbards but to wear them you need a belt and know how to suspend them properly. This video shows you how to harness your scabbard using easily available components and really importantly shows you how to tie "that" scabbard knot for the really medieval look. Scabbard hanging sets are available here https://todcutler.com/collections/sword-chapes/products/sword-belt-set-1 Scabbard chapes and other fittings are available here https://todcutler.com/collections/sword-chapes Custom scabbards are available here"
YouTube Link 2020-05-06T15:17Z 543K followers, 151.9K engagements
"400 year old rapid loading crossbow - tested I was told that this small lever action crossbow was a Border Reivers bow from around [----] and used for raiding and civil defence. I have never been able to find similar bows to compare it against and group it with so have never been able to know if this was true; and I still don't. So the next best thing is to run it through some trials and practical tests and find out if I think it would be suitable. Accuracy power penetration rate of fire and ability to use whilst moving. So that is what I did. I now have a Patreon page where you can sign up to"
YouTube Link 2024-02-07T19:48Z 529K followers, 112.3K engagements
"Weird weapons shield darts Weird Weapons continues and this time with something very weird indeed - [--] throwing darts built into a shield and based on pictures from a [----] manuscript by Mariano Taccola. As ever Matt Easton from Schola Gladiatoria has come to share his thoughts; so we talk about them think about them and then of course use them If you would like to support this channel visiting my sites really helps as does signing up to the news letter on the websites either one is fine. Production replica weapons are available here https://todcutler.com And T shirts and Merch"
YouTube Link 2022-01-07T19:29Z 544K followers, 200.8K engagements
"Multi shot bows - FUN A few years ago I made a medieval style multi shot magazine system for a medieval longbow and got my friend Joe Gibbs to try it out with a 120lbs longbow to see if it could have would have changed history and now I compare it to a modern version by EK Archery and try to decide if they are any good for war hunting or target. I have my thoughts but I also find out it is rather good fun. For budget medieval weaponry of fantastic accuracy and value https://todcutler.com For commissions and custom work https://todsworkshop.com For merch https://todsworkshop.creator-spring.com"
YouTube Link 2024-05-28T15:13Z 517K followers, 67.8K engagements
"Roman Fire Arrows - How To The Romans and the Greeks made and used fire arrows we are just not quite sure what they were or how they worked. But now we might This film shows me developing a method and showing you how it was done just using the simple materials they had at the time and course it it also shows them being shot. This is a short version of the film and a longer and more detailed version is available here https://youtu.be/ZnWSXXahkmosi=YKuxndrfv2Xt7h4n My film about medieval fire arrows https://youtu.be/xNCU4WndtYksi=HxFepUQ2DodESr6V For commissions and custom work"
YouTube Link 2025-08-20T15:56Z 549K followers, 50.4K engagements
"Arrows vs Armour [--] Kickstarter Launch Go to https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/ava3/arrows-vs-armour-3 to support us and find out the rewards Arrows vs Armour is back We are making a new film but this time with a Man at Arms of [----] in our sights. All of him. Earlier arrow types have been replaced by the bladed and barbed arrow head and we want to see as much as possible so we have recruited more heavy bow archers and they will all be shooting together. This will be true spectacle and every moment will be filmed and put on YouTube for us all. TV companies have no interest in doing these"
YouTube Link 2025-08-12T16:00Z 549K followers, 36.3K engagements
"Arrows v's Gambeson fabric armour Properly made medieval fabric armour was tough thick and common - but how good is it against arrow strikes Lets find out It was often worn with maille as well but that will be for another film this is just about standard and toughened gambesons and what happens when you shoot them with [--] different medieval arrow types from a 160lbs longbow simulator. If you would like to help support this channel you can always shop at https://todcutler.com or buy shirts from https://teespring.com/stores/todsworkshop For custom medieval reproductions go to"
YouTube Link 2020-09-14T12:34Z 550K followers, 207K engagements
"Pomegranate of DEATH Hand grenades are named after a fruit What's going on and why is this so Lets go for a delve into ancient incendiary grenades Byzantine fire pots medieval hand grenades and fruit. Tod Cutler channel https://www.youtube.com/@Tod_Cutler For excellent quality historical replicas including merch https://todcutler.com For historical commissions and custom https://todsworkshop.com We have a Patreon page and if you liked this and wish to support the channel please consider having a look https://www.patreon.com/c/TodsWorkshop Medieval Tod's Workshop History tod cutler Medieval"
YouTube Link 2025-06-26T14:53Z 546K followers, 132.1K engagements
"Making Scabbard Fittings - Full Process In this video I show you how to make a set of brass scabbard fittings throat mid hanger and chape; every last part of the process. These pieces were essential for most scabbards from about [----] to [----] and are the jewels that really finish a scabbard properly. For budget but excellent historical weapons Tod Cutler Summer https://todcutler.com For commissions and custom work https://todsworkshop.com Todcutler You Tube channel https://www.youtube.com/@Tod_Cutler We have a Patreon page and if you liked this and wish to support the channel please consider"
YouTube Link 2025-08-06T17:00Z 548K followers, 24.6K engagements
"Sword "Breaker" or Sword "Catcher" Tod's reproduction of a Renaissance Sword "Breaker" or is it a 'sword catcher' Most likely named by the Victorians these unusual looking daggers were actually used to catch and control an opponent's rapier blade and so Sword "Catcher" would probably be a more accurate name. If you would like to support my work on this channel you can always buy my fantastic reproduction medieval weaponry available here https://todcutler.com If you are interested in custom historical weapons have a look at https://todsworkshop.com/ Shot on location at Kentwell Hall Suffolk"
YouTube Link 2019-06-17T21:56Z 542K followers, 6.5M engagements
"Medieval Crossbow bolts Tod of Tods Workshop talks about the construction of Medieval crossbow bolts If you are interested in medieval replica weapons take look at my websites: https://todcutler.com for budget medieval knives https://todsworkshop.com for custom knives swords and crossbows www.instagram.com/todsworkshop www.facebook.com/todtodeschini"
YouTube Link 2015-10-29T10:35Z 542K followers, 27.3K engagements
"Arrows vs Medieval Oak Door Can a longbow shoot through a 3" (75mm) oak door as described by 'Gerald of Wales' in [----] A simple question but the answer like all of the Lockdown Longbow series is complicated but here I take 3" of seasoned oak and shoot type [--] needle bodkins at it and we all get to see if Gerald was a liar or truth sayer If you would like to support this channel I don't do Patreon etc but I do have some great shops to go and check out - it all really helps Production replica weapons are available here https://todcutler.com Custom weapons are available here"
YouTube Link 2023-10-15T17:14Z 506K followers, 123.7K engagements
"War darts. Every dart. Every way I find war darts in all their assorted forms really interesting and judging by the number of comments so do you. They are all over medieval artwork (although not in the museum records) so I have got all my assorted darts together and thrown them in every way that I and you can think of to see how they work. How can they be thrown How far do they go Which is best And after all that; why not just use a bow Long war darts can be seen here https://youtu.be/cJotBsrqbwI Plumbata can be seen here https://youtu.be/vNlgb79A4mM Weird mid fletched darts can be seen here"
YouTube Link 2022-04-04T15:18Z 529K followers, 356K engagements
"130lbs Stone Bow - full making process Stone bows or pellet bows were used for hunting birds and rabbits in the late medieval and renaissance and they shoot clay pellets or lead shot. They are great for sport shooting messing in the garden or woods and of course hunting and to do that they are powerful (enough) and very accurate and the ammunition is cheap so it doesn't matter if the shot gets lost. Perfect And in this film I go through the whole making process so you can watch it come from base materials to a finished piece. For excellent quality historical replicas including merch"
YouTube Link 2025-03-05T16:52Z 542K followers, 214K engagements
"Dagger vs Dagger - [---] years apart (reupload) Sorry for the audio everyone. We had a mic failure and were left with only the (very echoing) camera sound. With no chance to re-film we thought you'd still rather see the film than not. We've done our best to restore the audio but recommend you turn on subtitles for the best experience I reproduced the A728 16thC rondel dagger from the Wallace Collection in London for the Wallace Collection and it seemed like a good idea to examine the two daggers side by side and talk about them with the curator Keith Dowen. So I did. It was a really interesting"
YouTube Link 2025-09-18T19:42Z 551K followers, 19K engagements
"Arrows vs Armour [--] - Question and Answer Session The Arrows vs Armour crew were asked to give a presentation at the Chalke Valley History Festival and so here it is. A short introduction film followed by an hour question and answer session including the classic from a young fellow "Was there any point to your films" Augusto couldn't make it and Toby realised he was late for a Joust. The Arrows vs Armour [--] film is here https://youtu.be/ds-Ev5msyzo For budget medieval replicas of fantastic accuracy and value https://todcutler.com For commissions and custom work https://todsworkshop.com For"
YouTube Link 2023-07-18T15:58Z 529K followers, 97K engagements
"Lockdown Longbow - Do shields stop arrows The lockdown longbow trials continue with SHIELDS Ever wondered if a shield will protect you from arrows from an English Longbow Well you are in the right place. I accurately made a reproduction 15thC shield fitted the back with maille and a pork joint and shoot a variety of arrows at it and look at what happens. If you would like to support my work on this channel you can always buy my fantastic reproduction medieval weaponry available here https://todcutler.com Shield was constructed from 15mm thick poplar planks butt glued faced with bonded linen"
YouTube Link 2020-07-15T16:10Z 549K followers, 934.7K engagements
"Hafting a Medieval MACE HEAD Mounted and unmounted mace heads available from www.todcutler.com Prices start at [--] for the unmounted head featured in this video. If you are interested in medieval replica weapons take look at my websites: https://todcutler.com for budget medieval knives https://todsworkshop.com for custom knives swords and crossbows www.instagram.com/todsworkshop www.facebook.com/todtodeschini"
YouTube Link 2018-04-04T07:43Z 535K followers, 168.8K engagements
"Testing the ULTIMATE Medieval Peasant Weapon WEIRD WEAPONS These war flails started life as agricultural tools that were converted to crude but effective weapons. They then started to be adopted by higher levels of society and started to be made better nastier and even more brutal. Matt Easton (Schola Gladiatoria) and I get together for another Weird Weapons film where we delve into the back catalogue of medieval martial oddities and find something too have a look at and a play with. For commissions and custom work https://todsworkshop.com For amazing budget historical weapons"
YouTube Link 2026-02-06T17:01Z 565K followers, 139.1K engagements
"OX BOW PART [--] - crazy. crazy thing The more I play around with this triple bow siege engine model the more crazy it gets. What I have discovered cannot possibly be correct - but I am pretty sure it is. This ancient Chinese seems to have an 80lb bow pulling against two 100lbs bows and it balances - go figure. This last 'thinking' film shows my final understanding of what is going on and allows me to specify the bows I want use. So I have ordered them up from https://www.alibowshop.com and they have just arrived. Next film I start the building for real For commissions and custom work"
YouTube Link 2026-01-21T18:07Z 565K followers, 125.2K engagements
"Weird Weapons - MORNING STAR The Morning Star pole arm was about as nasty a weapon as could be conceived and used through the 14th and 15thC. But what does it do Matt Easton (Schola Gladiatoria) and I get together for another Weird Weapons film where we delve into the back catalogue of medieval martial oddities and find something too have a look at and a play with. This time it is the morning star and if you want plans about how to make your own you can find them here https://todcutler.com/products/morningstar-polearm-full-making-plans-engineering-drawings For commissions and custom work"
YouTube Link 2026-01-12T16:30Z 565K followers, 87.5K engagements
"Why Bladed Steel Arrowheads were Superior - Arrows vs Armour [--] Arrows vs Armour is back This time we have an armoured soldier of [----] in our sights. All of him. But we need to know more about the arrow heads that we have been using over this series of tests so Tod visits Wills forge. We chat about the three heads involved in these tests and watch and time him making them allowing us to get an idea of the relative costs of each type. Knowing details like this allows us to get deeper insights from the main Arrows vs Armour [--] film where [--] heavy bow war archers shoot steel tipped barbed arrows"
YouTube Link 2025-12-24T17:22Z 563K followers, 75.2K engagements
"Arrows vs Armour [--] Damage report Arrows vs Armour is back This time we had an armoured soldier of [----] in our sights. All of him. He was hit many many times by our [--] warbow archers and in this film I look at the damage caused by the strikes and the implications for the man inside. But this film follows on directly from our main Arrows vs Armour [--] film so to get the most out of this film watch that first Every strike is highlighted examined and discussed so we can fully understand what happened in the arrow storm made by our host of archers. This depth of examination is particularly important"
YouTube Link 2025-12-19T18:59Z 565K followers, 121.4K engagements
"ARROWS vs ARMOUR [--] - Can Arrows Defeat Armour Arrows vs Armour is back This time we have an armoured soldier of [----] in our sights. All of him. But not just one archer shooting at our target a whole host Every detail of the bows arrows armour and clothing will be correct and every moment every spectacle every discovery has been filmed. [--] warbow archers with bows from 120lbs 160lbs shoot 15th century barbed arrows at our soldier so we can find out what happens in the chaos of an arrow storm Steel tipped arrows shot from powerful bows and the latest addition to the battlefield the brigandine"
YouTube Link 2025-12-17T18:59Z 565K followers, 782.9K engagements
"Flat Plate Strike Tests - for Arrows vs Armour [--] Arrows vs Armour is back The series starts with this valuable and essential research film but the where Joe Gibbs shoots [--] different arrow types from his 160lbs longbow at flat sample pieces of armour in a controlled test to see how deeply they penetrate against fabric armour chain mail and sheet steel. This will allow us more background into what happens next. And you can watch the main film https://youtu.be/SFFgcTzCvMosi=WBhZy13u4F0N_uPZ to find out what happens when we have an armoured soldier of [----] in our sights. All of him. But now we"
YouTube Link 2025-12-15T19:02Z 562K followers, 122.7K engagements
"This Chinese Crossbow is Insanely Complicated I have recently become really interested in a weird Chinese siege crossbow with three bows. After my initial excitement I got to thinking and thinking and thinking and I am back for a second part where I am looking for your help in trying to work out what is going on. It promises to be amazing but only if I can figure it out For budget medieval weapons and our amazing sale https://todcutler.com For custom historical replicas https://todsworkshop.com For Patreon (which really helps) https://www.patreon.com/c/TodsWorkshop 'Ox bow part 1' can be"
YouTube Link 2025-12-02T16:29Z 565K followers, 142.6K engagements
"The Most Powerful Siege Crossbow Ever (Can I Make it) I have got really interested in Chinese crossbows so I started by making a trigger system but I made one for a siege bow instead so I now find myself needing to make a siege crossbow. But an ordinary one might be dull so I have decided to make one of the crazy (but real) Chinese ones with [--] bows used to drive one arrow. An adventure begins. For commissions and custom work https://todsworkshop.com For amazing budget historical weapons https://todcutler.com We have a Patreon page and if you liked this and wish to support the channel please"
YouTube Link 2025-11-27T16:55Z 565K followers, 106.7K engagements
"Friday at Tod's Workshop Shop the Tod Cutler sale https://todcutler.com It's Black Friday sale time at Tod Cutler and Tods Workshop and this excellently short advert celebrates the event. Amazing savings of up to 50% off - Running from right this second until Monday 8th December. Do NOT miss it For amazingly accurate budget versions https://todcutler.com For bespoke historical pieces https://todsworkshop.com Medieval Tod's Workshop History Medieval Tod's Workshop History"
YouTube Link 2025-11-21T16:32Z 556K followers, [----] engagements
"How Effective was the Chain Flail in Real Combat This episode of Weird Weapons features the Mangual or two handed chain flail. Used extensively in Spain and Portugal from around [----] [-----]. I make weapons but am not so good at using them. Matt Easton doesn't make weapons but is amazing at using them. Seemed like the perfect opportunity for me to make some obscure weapons from the medieval and renaissance periods and for Matt to test them out. Firstly its fun but we also learn lots about what the weapons can and can't do how to use them why they were made like they were and sometimes we are"
YouTube Link 2025-11-18T17:25Z 557K followers, 140.4K engagements
"FAREWELL TO THE TREBUCHET After four years the trebuchet and I have decided to part company. To be honest we had done everything together that we felt life had to offer and we have decided to seek pastures new. After throwing bowling balls baskets of rocks incendiaries darts bundles of plumbata and frangible cluster incendiary munitions our adventures had to end. Personally I felt setting it on fire three times might have built up resentment. I am not sure what will catch my eye yet but I do know that the trebuchet has already found a new partner that many of you will know of. I will let you"
YouTube Link 2025-11-07T17:49Z 555K followers, 59.6K engagements
"Shoot First Aim Later (ft. Blumineck) Speed shooting arrows is an ancient technique and one I know almost nothing about and certainly not how to do it so I enlisted a teacher. Who better than David from Blumineck an extraordinary You Tuber who loves speed shooting and as it turns out is a great teacher. Confusion messups and general inability is where I began and a hour later I could speed shoot (sort of) - fantastic For excellent quality historical replicas including merch https://todcutler.com For historical commissions and custom https://todsworkshop.com We also have a Patreon page which"
YouTube Link 2025-10-29T16:00Z 555K followers, 114.7K engagements
"Can a Pro Thrower master this Ancient Weapon Atlatls are prehistoric hunting weapons that use a small stick to increase the speed and leverage of a throw allowing long slender darts to be thrown fast and accurately. Thousands of years ago they were used all over the planet but fell out of use in Western Europe but continued to be used up to the present day in Australasia Africa and the Americas. I am mostly interested in Western European history but every time our resident spear thrower Micheal Allison throws anything for the channel we are inundated with requests for him to use an atlatl so"
YouTube Link 2025-10-21T15:14Z 565K followers, 500K engagements
"FIRE ARROWS REVISITED - Making and Testing I found a recipe and construction for ancient world fire arrows and it really worked But you lovely viewers suggested some changes that have improved them so this film is about those changes. Explaining making and testing. My first film about ancient fire arrows. https://youtu.be/dtLPrRUjdj4si=J0JVznSaE8xqDHoV My film about medieval fire arrows https://youtu.be/xNCU4WndtYksi=0aQWFkKT8j9NBJSD For commissions and custom work https://todsworkshop.com For amazing budget historical weapons https://todcutler.com We have a Patreon page and if you liked this"
YouTube Link 2025-09-25T16:00Z 565K followers, 151.1K engagements
"Dagger vs Dagger - [---] years apart (reupload) Sorry for the audio everyone. We had a mic failure and were left with only the (very echoing) camera sound. With no chance to re-film we thought you'd still rather see the film than not. We've done our best to restore the audio but recommend you turn on subtitles for the best experience I reproduced the A728 16thC rondel dagger from the Wallace Collection in London for the Wallace Collection and it seemed like a good idea to examine the two daggers side by side and talk about them with the curator Keith Dowen. So I did. It was a really interesting"
YouTube Link 2025-09-18T19:42Z 551K followers, 19K engagements
"Roman Fire Arrows - How To The Romans and the Greeks made and used fire arrows we are just not quite sure what they were or how they worked. But now we might This film shows me developing a method and showing you how it was done just using the simple materials they had at the time and course it it also shows them being shot. This is a short version of the film and a longer and more detailed version is available here https://youtu.be/ZnWSXXahkmosi=YKuxndrfv2Xt7h4n My film about medieval fire arrows https://youtu.be/xNCU4WndtYksi=HxFepUQ2DodESr6V For commissions and custom work"
YouTube Link 2025-08-20T15:56Z 549K followers, 50.4K engagements
"Arrows vs Armour [--] Kickstarter Launch Go to https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/ava3/arrows-vs-armour-3 to support us and find out the rewards Arrows vs Armour is back We are making a new film but this time with a Man at Arms of [----] in our sights. All of him. Earlier arrow types have been replaced by the bladed and barbed arrow head and we want to see as much as possible so we have recruited more heavy bow archers and they will all be shooting together. This will be true spectacle and every moment will be filmed and put on YouTube for us all. TV companies have no interest in doing these"
YouTube Link 2025-08-12T16:00Z 549K followers, 36.3K engagements
"Making Scabbard Fittings - Full Process In this video I show you how to make a set of brass scabbard fittings throat mid hanger and chape; every last part of the process. These pieces were essential for most scabbards from about [----] to [----] and are the jewels that really finish a scabbard properly. For budget but excellent historical weapons Tod Cutler Summer https://todcutler.com For commissions and custom work https://todsworkshop.com Todcutler You Tube channel https://www.youtube.com/@Tod_Cutler We have a Patreon page and if you liked this and wish to support the channel please consider"
YouTube Link 2025-08-06T17:00Z 548K followers, 24.6K engagements
"WEIRD WEAPONS - PELLET BOW Pellet bows are a traditional hunting weapon that shoots clay or lead shot and they are fun They were really wide spread and went from the far reaches of Asia all the way to the lagoons of Venice and I suspect probably into the Americas. Everyone used them because they were great but not very known now so the first question has to be how can you shoot them without shooting your hand Well it's time for Matt and I to find out with a Weird Weapon film. The first thanks has to go to Matt at Thumbshooters UK for rescuing what would otherwise have been a dead film. You"
YouTube Link 2025-07-29T16:02Z 548K followers, 280.2K engagements
"300 year old pry bar to beautiful knife Whilst out walking I found a rusty old pry bar made from hand made shear steel. It was going to become [--] rondel daggers but I figured part of it would make a lovely kitchen knife so I made one as a present for my wife. This is the whole making process of the kitchen knife from bar stock to finish with commentary explains what I am up to. For budget medieval weaponry of fantastic accuracy and value https://todcutler.com For commissions and custom work https://todsworkshop.com For merch https://todsworkshop.creator-spring.com For those who enjoyed Arrows"
YouTube Link 2025-07-21T15:29Z 564K followers, 39.6K engagements
"Pitt Rivers stiletto reproduced I decided to make a stiletto so surfed the web and came up with a lovely example in a museum just [--] miles from home; so I had to. I recruited Matt Easton and we went in to talk stilettos specifically the one from The Pitt Rivers Museum Stiletto (1884.24.216) Sign up to my Newsletter for Updates Deals Offers and More: https://mailchi.mp/todsworkshop/sign-. Tod Cutler channel can be found here / @tod_cutler Pitt Rivers stilettohttps://todcutler.com/collections/medieval-daggers-and-large-knives/products/pitt-rivers-stiletto Stibbert"
YouTube Link 2025-07-02T18:11Z 546K followers, 41.7K engagements
"Pomegranate of DEATH Hand grenades are named after a fruit What's going on and why is this so Lets go for a delve into ancient incendiary grenades Byzantine fire pots medieval hand grenades and fruit. Tod Cutler channel https://www.youtube.com/@Tod_Cutler For excellent quality historical replicas including merch https://todcutler.com For historical commissions and custom https://todsworkshop.com We have a Patreon page and if you liked this and wish to support the channel please consider having a look https://www.patreon.com/c/TodsWorkshop Medieval Tod's Workshop History tod cutler Medieval"
YouTube Link 2025-06-26T14:53Z 546K followers, 132.1K engagements
"Mini CROSSBOW vs Mini LONGBOW I make medieval crossbows and Will Sherman makes medieval arrows and longbows so we each made half scale bows and decided to have a half scale shoot off We shoot for fun accuracy distance speed and fun. We also tried to work out a little more about the power and distance scale and I can tell you we are mystified but watch on to find out why. Tod Cutler channel https://www.youtube.com/@Tod_Cutler Half size crossbow can be found here https://todsworkshop.com/collections/historical-crossbows/products/15thc-medieval-munition-crossbow-with-bow-irons-half-size Full"
YouTube Link 2025-06-10T15:16Z 563K followers, 45.1K engagements
"Tod and Matt get hands on the Pitt Rivers Collection I asked the Pitt Rivers Museum in Oxford if myself and Matt Easton could walk around pick several objects that interested us and handle discuss and film them out of the cabinets. The amazing and amazingly generous museum said YES. So Matt and I did exactly that and chose seven objects to chat about. You see them laid out on the table whilst Matt and I chat. My selections you will find in this film and Matts' selections you will find simultaneously released on his channel. Enjoy. We certainly did You will find Matts film here"
YouTube Link 2025-05-23T18:00Z 565K followers, 76.5K engagements
"STONEBOW - [---] years of hunting perfection Stonebows or pellet bows were stock mounted bows similar but different to crossbows that shot small round pellets for use against small game. They came to Europe around [----] and by [----] were really popular and the basic design could still be bought in sports and hunting shops in [----]. A design and weapon that lasted for [---] years Why they were so good Sign up to my Newsletter for Updates Deals Offers and More: https://mailchi.mp/todsworkshop/sign-up-to-tods-newsletter Find the Garmin Xero C1 Pro Chronograph here: https://amzn.to/3RQ6eCX *This is an"
YouTube Link 2025-05-06T19:07Z 545K followers, 139.5K engagements
"Unusual Guns of the Pitt Rivers Museum The Pitt Rivers Museum in Oxford is a historical and anthropological museum and it is a treasure trove of extraordinary objects and I guarantee like no place you have ever seen and on the third floor is the arms and armour collection. The intent was for Matt Easton (Schola Gladiatoria) and I to wander the gallery chatting about whatever we came across that caught our interest; and there is loads. The reality was that we simply never got past the gun cases and that isn't even my core interest So in this film we talk guns from 17thC grenade launchers and"
YouTube Link 2025-04-03T21:41Z 543K followers, 86.6K engagements
"Half Scale Crossbow - Fully working Everyone likes cute things and there is nothing cuter than a scaled down version of a real crossbow. (except kittens of course). So I made an EXACT half scale version of my 15thC munition crossbow right down to the hand forged arrow heads. So it should be half the power right Well. HALF SCALE CROSSBOW HERE: https://todsworkshop.com/collections/historical-crossbows/products/15thc-medieval-munition-crossbow-with-bow-irons-half-size For excellent quality historical replicas https://todcutler.com For historical commissions and custom https://todsworkshop.com"
YouTube Link 2025-03-25T18:50Z 543K followers, 46.9K engagements
"Flaming Trebuchet darts Incendiary trebuchet darts were real (or at least I believe they were). Trebuchets were the pinnacle of siege weapons in the 13thC and 14thC but we usually think of them as shooting rocks baskets of rocks rotting sheep etc but the Islamic nations also shot darts. I have tried it before but with mixed success. But I have been sent a translation of a Mameluke text where they say where the hook should be placed and that they threw inflammable mixtures attached to the darts. Time to revisit - with very mixed and somewhat dangerous results. For pilum heads"
YouTube Link 2025-03-13T17:17Z 541K followers, 153.9K engagements
"130lbs Stone Bow - full making process Stone bows or pellet bows were used for hunting birds and rabbits in the late medieval and renaissance and they shoot clay pellets or lead shot. They are great for sport shooting messing in the garden or woods and of course hunting and to do that they are powerful (enough) and very accurate and the ammunition is cheap so it doesn't matter if the shot gets lost. Perfect And in this film I go through the whole making process so you can watch it come from base materials to a finished piece. For excellent quality historical replicas including merch"
YouTube Link 2025-03-05T16:52Z 542K followers, 214K engagements
"How to Shoot a Warbow how to Throw a Spear Michael throws spears. Joe shoots bows. Both are athletes in their own right. What if we get them to teach each other how to use their weapons We get to watch a the best coaching session on YouTube. 00:00 Intro 02:16 Javelin Warmup 04:19 How to throw a javelin 06:53 Javelin side on throwing technique 09:04 Axis bow warmup 09:54 Joes first throw 14:24 How to throw a Pilum 16:22 Insights into spear throwing 18:08 Longbow Warmup 23:33 Shooting the 70lb longbow 26:47 Shooting the 85lb longbow 27:37 Shooting the 95lb longbow 28:43 Shooting the 115lb"
YouTube Link 2024-12-16T15:15Z 562K followers, 204K engagements
"The plumbata is dead - long live the Ferrata Plumbata were amazing late Roman era war darts; barbed versatile vicious and designed for single use. Throw them once deliver effective mayhem and fight But for us modern re-enactors and back yard historians and frankly just the curious the single use aspect is troublesome. So I set out to make ones that look pretty much the same but are durable so.The plumbata is dead long live the ferrata You can find you own set here https://todcutler.com/collections/misc-bronze-and-brass/products/medieval-plumbata-xar001 For budget medieval weaponry of"
YouTube Link 2024-12-03T17:05Z 532K followers, 171.8K engagements
"Black Friday at Tod Cutler Its Black Friday time at Tod Cutler and Tods Workshop and so I made an advert. Not a boring pappy advert but an action packed fun one and it is only 1:44 long so why not watch and find out about 50% 25% 15% and 10% off over the next two weeks. https://todcutler.com https://todsworkshop.com Medieval Tod's Workshop History black friday Tod cutler todcutler Tod Cutler Medieval Tod's Workshop History black friday Tod cutler todcutler Tod Cutler"
YouTube Link 2024-11-22T17:15Z 531K followers, 15.3K engagements
"Joe vs 130lbs Superbow: New world record EK Archery asked if it would OK if they made a 130lbs compound bow for Joe Gibbs and we made a film about it. Would it be OK EK Archery offers to make Joe his own personal bow with the highest draw weight in the world and then I get to film it. Is it OK - HELL YEAH Joe's usual weapon is a 160lbs longbow and has never shot a compound before. Here you watch him from first picking up a compound to trying the 131lbs world beating monster. Does the bow defeat Joe or does Joe and the bow defeat the breastplate You can find an amazing range of hand bows and"
YouTube Link 2024-11-11T16:07Z 565K followers, 1.4M engagements
"Tod Skallagrim Matt. and [--] Albion Swords Sword YouTuber Skallagrim was over in the UK for a visit so Matt Easton of Scholagladiatoria and I met up. We had a look at a veritable feast of Albion swords which I keep as templates for making scabbards so customers can order without sending me their sword. If you want to order a Tod's Workshop custom scabbard for your Albion sword contact me through the website: https://todsworkshop.com/collections/historical-sword-scabbards For excellent quality historical replicas including merch https://todcutler.com For historical commissions and custom"
YouTube Link 2024-10-28T15:55Z 565K followers, 115.2K engagements
"Trebuchet Cluster Incendiaries https://todcutler.com Medieval incendiary weapons were widespread through the 14thC and 15thC and they really interest me. They threw them with trebuchets and I just happen to have a trebuchet. I have also been thinking about quite how they did it so I decided to try out multiple incendiary charges in one bundle timed to separate mid flight. I tried and I succeeded and it was (if I say so myself) GREAT eBay listing https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/335608141566 My previous film on fire arrows can be found here https://youtu.be/xNCU4WndtYksi=cuHfVM4fEXFUgWWO For"
YouTube Link 2024-10-14T15:28Z 542K followers, 138.5K engagements
"Trebuchet for sale EBAY LISTING WAS REMOVED TRYING TO RELIST BUT STILL FOR SALE NOW (21ST OCT 2024). MESSAGE ME VIA TODSWORKSHOP.COM [--] Years ago I made a 8.5m tall trebuchet. I have adjusted it played with it tested it done stupid and less stupid stuff with it but mostly just enjoyed it. But now it is time for it to find a new home and have new adventures so I have listed it on eBay. https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/335608141566 For the curious there is a trebuchet playlist on my You Tube channel https://www.youtube.com/watchv=6jhEqDFHnRk&list=PLIUWkznLJcsHtfb9GqWxGwWedaeEBGkph For excellent"
YouTube Link 2024-10-08T19:00Z 527K followers, 40.2K engagements
"Staff Slings - YOU can make one Staff slings were amazing weapons that threw large stones long distances with ease. They were particularly amazing because they were so cheap to make and even a novice could pick one up and use it to great effect. However when the user was really proficient they became devastating This film discusses the history a little how to use it and tune it and is mostly about making one yourself and yes even YOU can make one. For budget medieval weaponry of fantastic accuracy and value https://todcutler.com For commissions and custom work https://todsworkshop.com For"
YouTube Link 2024-09-13T16:34Z 565K followers, 1.1M engagements
"600lbs lever action crossbow I make powerful medieval crossbows and this is no exception at 600lbs in draw weight but I use a slightly different goats foot lever to span it and span it upside down; the Italian way. It is also an excuse to get back to my roots and show the workings of the bow the lever the spanning method and explain why medieval bows are grossly inefficient and I even get some rather nifty shooting in. For budget medieval weaponry of fantastic accuracy and value https://todcutler.com For commissions and custom work https://todsworkshop.com For merch"
YouTube Link 2024-06-27T18:12Z 533K followers, 135.8K engagements
"SWORD BREAKER - [--] Year later A year ago I left a 'sword breaker' dagger with Matt Easton of Schola Gladiatoria for him and his club to practice with. This allows us to use it learn from it and discover some surprising things. Watch Matt and Stephen fence with rapiers daggers and side swords showing the different aspects of the daggers benefits and limitations. For budget medieval weaponry of fantastic accuracy and value https://todcutler.com For commissions and custom work https://todsworkshop.com For merch https://todsworkshop.creator-spring.com For those who enjoyed Arrows vs Armour"
YouTube Link 2024-06-04T15:53Z 565K followers, 101.2K engagements
"Multi shot bows - FUN A few years ago I made a medieval style multi shot magazine system for a medieval longbow and got my friend Joe Gibbs to try it out with a 120lbs longbow to see if it could have would have changed history and now I compare it to a modern version by EK Archery and try to decide if they are any good for war hunting or target. I have my thoughts but I also find out it is rather good fun. For budget medieval weaponry of fantastic accuracy and value https://todcutler.com For commissions and custom work https://todsworkshop.com For merch https://todsworkshop.creator-spring.com"
YouTube Link 2024-05-28T15:13Z 517K followers, 67.8K engagements
"Real Medieval Fire Arrows (Sorry Hollywood) Medieval fire arrows were real So I followed the old books made some and tested them in every way I could think of. We have loads of old manuscripts pictures drawings fire arrow heads and recipes of fire arrows but because some people haven't looked at the old information and can't make them work lots of people think they were a myth. You see them everywhere in films and computer games so it is easy to dismiss them as a modern popular culture affectation - they were as real as you are. So this film is an exhaustive description of what they were and"
YouTube Link 2024-04-16T15:12Z 565K followers, 807.8K engagements
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