Videos tagged with Pattern Welding

This video from the Royal Armouries features Scot Hurst, Curator of Asian & African Collections, discussing an elaborate Jian sword from the early Chinese Ming Dynasty (1368-1644). The Jian, a straight, double-edged sword, had largely been replaced by the Dao for military use by this era but remained a prized status weapon for ceremony and rank. The sword's intricate metalwork is compared to other objects from the Ming court, suggesting it may have been a gift to a Tibetan monastery, with a pattern-welded blade possibly of Tibetan origin added later. The video explores the sword's history, craftsmanship, and potential ownership.

This video details the history and evolution of the Roman Gladius sword, a primary weapon of Roman soldiers for centuries. It covers its design for cutting and thrusting, its origins possibly influenced by Celtic swords, and its standardization under the Marian reforms. The Gladius was crucial to Roman military dominance, with variations like the Mainz, Fulham, and Pompeii types noted for subtle differences.