"Look, there be adventurers." "But how do you know they're adventurers?" "They're wearing their weapons on their back son, with all the running, climbing, jumping and crawling they have to do. It's far more convenient."

might help to have a magnet built into it to hold things in.

Sir the best way (in my opinion) of having a sword on your back is not a long one. I have a custom sword from my wrist to my armpit that i wear on my back (the handle keeps going) with the small sword ive also picked up on using a smaller forearm shield. Completely my opinion but maybe give it a try with a sword from your wrist to your armpit. You can draw it and put it back quite easily without that protrusion from your back scabbard.

How does your pauldrons effect drawing the sword ? I noticed you didn't have them this time around. Because wouldn't that have to be taken into account ?

I can see that being able to run, climb and stuff is beneficial to an adventurer, but for weather protection what can you actually do to keep the sword sharp and rust-free? I mean, at night you can take it off of course, but as an adventurer, you need to access the sword at all waking times, so it's stuck in the "shabbard" the whole day long. Any advice?

Could this work with curved swords?

I always imagine that in the past soilders carried this big swords with a sling in the back like a rifle, then un sling and use them

When will we raid the vatican city?

Well done Sir 👏👏👏👏👏

Hmm... I wonder if there's a way to solve the weather protection issue via some kind of quick-release cover. Essentially, something that you could put on perhaps with the scabbard off or with a partner/friend's assistance, but that would be held loosely enough to come off with little effort when the sword was drawn, getting it out of the way. Maybe some kind of flap so it wouldn't just fall to the ground and get lost. Taking the scabbard off or getting help would be inconvenient, but it'd be something you'd only do when travelling and/or in inclement weather, so I don't think it'd defeat the purpose of the back scabbard overall. Though, with period technology, I wonder how you'd do something like that without the risk of it getting stuck...

The only problem that this would bring is if you got into a rain .. you really have to go deep into the scabbad to get it dry again. Of course it is not a complete issue because you can do that but that might be a disadvantage

If I make a anime, this will be in it!

Didn't realise until now that shadiversity was Australian. The bird calls in the background are rainbow lorikeets which are an australian native. (edit: The call at 6:32 is that of a gang-gang which means he most likely lives in sydney)

love all the dark souls references lately shad haha

18:58 Heeah,heeah,here,and heeah.

You should see if you can sell both at the same time

Would carrying ur sword on ur back ever be done in say the 5 century?

That is just genuinely super awesome

Why not stick some magnets in to keep it from falling out when you bend over? Don't have to be particularly strong ones.

Im waiting for skallagrim's response hit like if you are tooooooooooo!

That's so cool

15:05 Oof that was clean

During the intro my GF walked in and gave me a weird look wondering what the hell I was watching cuz of the sounds you made LOL. Awesome video and very inspirational as always. Great Stuff.

Really cool solution! This is a great contribution to sword history. I'd love to get a "Shabbard" for my Albion Sheriff arming sword and practice some sword and buckler draws.

I'm wondering if a brass chape and throat might not be improvements. The Throat piece could be a split design along the side to allow the blade to pass through which would give the throat of the scabbard a bit more rigidity for sheathing the sword. As for the tabs, my idea for improvement would be to move the D-rings closer to the front of the baldric towards the chest so that removal is less awkward. potentially using 2 D-rings per strap to keep said strap from moving around. It would also give you more points of contact which would increase the load bearing capability of the snaps while using the wide baldric to distribute the weight. The brass throat would also help with structure, and I really liked the idea of using the metal bands to add structure. I'm wondering if boiled leather might help add even more structure, if it's not already made of boiled leather. Boiled leather seems to be a bit stiffer and harder. Just some ideas that my limited knowledge of swords and scabbards, but plentiful knowledge of load bearing equipment came up with. Hope it helps for ver 2.1.

For those who only want the new look: 8:26

What always bothered me with swords on the back is the fact that you don't see your weapon at all. What if someone just yanks it out and run away or better yet just run you through with your own sword? Walking like that in urban areas (where using swords makes the most sense) will be pretty scary.

I want one

20:56 ‘shad, you’re a good man...thank you!’

I'm impressed that it looks like you can still sit on a stool or armless chair without taking it off :)

Looks beautiful. I would love to have this as a mod for Skyrim. Would fit my Executioner Character very well.

If Shad was born in the medieval ages he would've made back scabbards historically accurate

nice piece, I like it. I just would add a simple buckle over the shoulder-sided part of the hand guard to keep it from slipping.

Dude, you should have trademarked that design. It's pretty solid. Pretty sure there's improvements that can be made but there is definite money to be made selling them ,for sure man. Regardless, nice work to you Shad and of coarse Blades and Blazers also. Impressive that they pulled off such an awesome design that well without even having the sword to test it with. Major kudo's. Also, loving how giddy you are while demonstrating its functionality. Like a kid at a candy store. lol

I am hoping to make a fantasy video game with semi-realism and your videos have really helped

This has been in Monster Hunter for ages

That intro was pure gold!!

No words. Just nerdiness. Love it!

Are we all overlooking perhaps its greatest benefit, drawing while seated. And of course if its on your back you now have room for more swords, and who doesn't want more swords!

It has a potential fantasy designs to go with, especially to Wing that can act a sort of flag to a kingdom. But but personally I'm do what was done in bloodborne without the wing

Ever try putting a Shabbard on your hip so that you can draw larger swords more easily? Just a thought.

Brother your happy-go-lucky. Good to see.

Curious. I thought you didn't like nunchaku, but you're wearing 2 sheaths for expandable nunchaku on your belt.

I want to see how it would work if you were to wear plate armour.

Do you can wear the sword with the handle on your hip and your blade rising in the air? The draw point is low and if you want to draw your sword you let the sword fall down and draw it.

I love the fact that this is a legitimate technological advancement on a weapon that stopped being popularly used at least 300 years ago.

@15:05 That looked awesome. Like It looked so confident I wouldn't even want to attack you, and the sword is really big. Most blades on the back are shorter than your arm If you want to draw them from there (wakizashi for instance) This looked epic

It looks really cool. I want that 😎👍

I LOVE how excited you got over this XD its moments like this where you truly see peoples passion for the things they are into. keep up the good work!

Just like the monster hunter long sword scabbard

Can you ride a horse with this scabbard ?

That sword looks about the same length as geralt's sword from the Witcher three because when it is in the scabbard it goes down to the pit of his knee just like yours

Awesome

could you do the same with like a Kriegsmesser or would that be difficult ?

Have you considered using horse hair on the side to somewhat protect the blade without affecting drawing it or sheathing it?

Works great when it's not raining. But otherwise it's gonna gather water.

I said, "That's what she said..." about 87 times while watching this video.

I’d like to see you use it on the hip. Seems like it could work well there too. Obviously there are more advantages to it being on the back. However it would make sheathing and drawing easier regardless of placement on the body. In my opinion I think you invented a wearable long sword scabbard

Chadiversity

Does anyone know a Skyrim modder who could make this a thing in Skyrim?

8:43 - the Red baron from the witcher 3

What in the name of the queen is that ? It's a Shabbard sir And therefor a Shabbard it shall be

Make series improving the design.

Wing scabbard?

You did it, you crazy bastard you did it

How about sending that third sword to Blades and Blazers?

Ok now do the ridiculous anime cross-back double-scabbard

There was this one video where one had a supposedly Scottish version that had a fur lining, presumably to help with keeping water out a little better.

I love the shabbard but you could make it more aesthetically by replacing the long wing for sheathing with a few metal pieces of metall that have the same function but are way smaller.

As someone who has a sword with a back scabbard, I'd like to know how to get a Shabbard. drawing is annoying, sheathing is impossible.

You know what makes your channel so great? Your obvious enthusiasm for the topics you cover. That can't be faked. Live your dream Shad, live your dream!

I do suggest an improvement. The flat bit of leather used to guide the sword into the shabbard, make it able to bend over. this way one could do that to secure the sword even more espacially if they take the shabbard off and carry it by hand.

Can you do a video on kid gohan 🗡️ from dragon ball z

If you replace those snaps and D rings with leather straps and buckles you would not have any issues with them "popping off" and it would be be both adjustable and removable for you. I have seen and done these applications. Strongest secure hold in leather

I'd call it a "2 and a half sword".

"Is it in yet?" - That's what she said.

20:43 The name's a bit...Shabby? Eehhhhh? XD Love it, man

But what about dragons? When are we getting a video about dragons?

Shad, Lauren Shaw (youtuber) said "it is ingenious but doesn't work well if it starts to rain. Spending extra time to sand off the rust spots from the rain is always a pain"

Nice

If this were an actual historical item, I feel like this scabbard would have ended up being called a "four-year" to differentiate it from the standard hip or belt scabbard. Similarly to the French words that became beef, poultry and pork, being injected into the English language by the Norman invaders, I'd expect this item would be called either a "winged scabbard" or simply a "back scabbard" by said Normans. The names in French would be "fourreau ailé" or "fourreau arrière" respectively, and either pronunciation would be easily Anglicized into "four year". Which would doubtless, in the modern day, result in endless debates and urban legends about the true origin of the term.

Are you going to patent it?

Hey Shad, what's your opinions on double back scabbards, such as the one Geralt wears in The Witcher?

The amount of enthusiasm and pride Shad has in his content genuinely makes me smile

I’m writing a fantasy novel with cynocephali in it, the dog-headed men. I wish you’d do a video on what kind of armor/equipment you think a race of dog-humanoid barbarians would use

Medieval infomercial

finally! it’s beautiful 🤩

Could you make a video on a kusarigama

Hey Shad, I think someone's trying to call you out on your video on Ma-Rey Sue's combat ability: nlcameras.info/wiki/iJ_WfZuwyZfSqpg/video

Personally I might add a button strap over the guard to keep it secure. I would position the snap so I could flick it with my thumb as I draw it. This way it would give complete freedom of movement. Not saying this needs to be done. Fantastic job.

Shad: "You don't have to call it a shabbard. I admit, the name's a bit . . ." Me: "...shabby?"

I aspire to be find something in my life, that will make me as excited as Shad is about the Shabbard.

What makes this even quicker is that basically as soon as it clears the scabbard you are already in the "Vom Dach" Guard Position, whereas drawing from a side scabbard you need to move the sword at least ~180° to reach any guard position.

I love how for the last 20 years Fantasy RPG people where like "back scabbards are cool but unrealistic and clunky". Turns out they are both cool and awesome.

This is huge, this is the beginning of something great, and here I am at the genesis of it all. Soon everyone will adopt the Shabbard and this item will be among cultural legends

*adventurers want to know your location*

I had an idea of a future back scabbard that forms around the sword like Iron mans nano tech suit

Shadiversity hopefully you see this Shad, just wanted to say that if you tighten the clip part on the sword then you can get it to hang in the Shabbard much more securely without having to do the hassle of clipping it on both sides of the Shabbard

SHABBERED LOL 😂 YES Perfect dude!

Loved the intro. Very much appreciated.