Ornate Renaissance Colichemarde Sword Review and Demo | Medieval Collectibles

From the beginning of the European Enlightenment to the early American Republic, the colichemarde was the more agile younger sibling of the iconic rapier. Often worn by nobility and the rising middle class in European societies, this smallsword saw extended use in duels fought to the death across Europe. And later, it would see true combat in major wars like the 7 Years' War in North America. In this video, we'll be learning a little bit more about why this smallsword was so deadly and why it was so popular throughout its some three-hundred-year history.