As demonstrated in my previous video (link below), the Klingon Bat'leth is a lot more practical in design than some people give it credit for. In a duel against another Bat'let it offers good versatility, strong defense, and great effectiveness at grappling range.

So now let's find out if this iconic Star Trek weapon stands a chance against a medieval longsword. There is an unintended bias in the fact that my sparring partner and I are much more familiar with the sword, but testing it out against a resisting opponent can still give us some insight into its usefulness.

The previous video (Bat'leth vs. Bat'leth):
https://youtu.be/SHUH_217c_Y

You can find these practice batleths at Purpleheart Armoury, listed as "future soldier battle trainer", under European Martial Arts - Basic Trainers:
http://www.woodenswords.com/?Click=1799


Over-analyzing the concept and coming up with an improved design:

The Klingon Bat'leth: Practical or Awkward? Smart or Stupid?
https://youtu.be/qrIv9EORYQc

An Improved Klingon Bat'leth - More Practical?
https://youtu.be/nia6Z01MSTw


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"Cyberpunk Industrial Darksynth" by White Bat Audio (Karl Casey)
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"Medieval: Battle" by Random Mind
https://opengameart.org/content/medieval-battle
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"Messenger Part II" by Elegh
https://opengameart.org/content/elegh-epic-soundtrack
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"Little People At Work" by Horrorpen
https://opengameart.org/content/little-people-at-work-loop
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Outro:
"Highland Storm" by The Slanted Room Records
https://theslantedroom.github.io/steve.yee/
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https://www.deviantart.com/sailmaster-seion/art/Vulcan-Lirpa-385098485


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