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: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nNnm0mKspdQ *** Music *** "Winds of Stories" by Horror Pen https://opengameart.org/content/winds-of-stories Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Intro song: "Illuminate" by Vindsvept https://vindsvept.bandcamp.com/track/illuminate Used with artist's permission Outro: "Highland Storm" by The Slanted Room Records https://theslantedroom.github.io/steve.yee/ Used with artist's permission *** Support the channel *** Help fund future videos, get bonus content and other rewards: http://www.patreon.com/skallagrim https://www.subscribestar.com/skallagrim https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3WIohkLkH4GFoMrrWVZZFA/join 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/skallagrimnilsson 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): https://www.youtube.com/user/SkallagrimNilsson/about See a list of my video uploads: https://twitter.com/_Skallagrim_ https://www.facebook.com/SkallagrimYT Channel-related shirts and other merch: http://skallagrim.spreadshirt.com/ https://teespring.com/stores/skallagrim #monsterhunter #fantasy #gaming