Over-Thinking the Switch Axe: Could it Work? (Monster Hunter in Real Life)

Among the many hilariously over-the-top fantasy designs in the Monster Hunter series the transforming shenanigans stand out in particular. A weapon that can mechanically change between sword and axe mode? Pretty handy, eh? Could something this extravagant work in the real world, with some simplification? I think it could, although it would have some weaknesses compared to a conventional longsword and two-handed axe or polearm. So let's delve into the hypotheticals... Special thanks to BaneNZ for coming up with a good locking mechanism and Ace the Super Villain for designing and animating the 3D models. You can check out his other work here: https://acheronseries3d.weebly.com/ Switchaxe animation:    • Switch Axe animation   ** Music ** "Winds of Stories" by Horror Pen https://opengameart.org/content/winds... Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Intro song: "Illuminate" by Vindsvept https://vindsvept.bandcamp.com/track/... Used with artist's permission Outro: "Highland Storm" by The Slanted Room Records https://theslantedroom.github.io/stev... Used with artist's permission ** Support the channel ** Help fund future videos, get bonus content and other rewards:   / skallagrim   https://www.subscribestar.com/skallagrim    / @skallagrim   Books about history and/or martial arts, swords, knives, video/audio equipment, and other stuff I recommend (as an Amazon Affiliate I earn commission through these links): US - https://www.amazon.com/shop/skallagri... Canada - https://amzn.to/2HeOCMA Other ways to support the channel by shopping through affiliate links: Kult of Athena, my favorite online store for reproductions of historical arms and armor, fantasy swords, etc: https://www.kultofathena.com/?koa=259 Where to get HEMA gear and practice swords: http://www.woodenswords.com/?Click=1799 ** Social media & merch ** How to contact me (can't always reply, since I get too many messages):    / skallagrimnilsson   See a list of my video uploads:   / _skallagrim_     / skallagrimyt   Channel-related shirts and other merch: http://skallagrim.spreadshirt.com/ https://teespring.com/stores/skallagrim #monsterhunter #fantasy #gaming