Could This "Invisible" Shield Save Your Life?
Time to test a polycarbonate "riot" shield... for real. Not pulling any punches (or rather, swings). It's fairly cheap, so I wanted to know how reliable it would be in a self-defense / SHTF situation (or even a post-apocalyptic scenario).
Can it protect against armed strikes or will it fall apart? Let's find out!
Where to find this shield (just don't expect too much of it):
https://amzn.to/3Uora67
- affiliate link (AF)
Also, if you'd like your own Bob (Body Opponent Bag) for punching or (blunt) sword practice:
https://amzn.to/3Q9xZWM
(AF)
What was used for testing:
1.) Practice messer by Victor Berbekucz (VB)
http://www.woodenswords.com/?Click=1799
(AF)
2.) 1860 Light cavalry saber by LK Chen
https://www.kultofathena.com/product/lk-chen-us-1860-light-cavalry-saber/?koa=259
(AF)
3.) Discontinued machete
https://youtu.be/Y0XlHfcn7Dk
4.) Medieval flanged mace
https://www.wulflund.com/weapons/axes-poleweapons/european-mace-with-wooden-handle-replica.html/
Other related tests:
Could a Cutting Mat Save You from Cuts (Apocalypse Armor)?
https://youtu.be/uES0IHP-ODs
Cut resistant sleeve
https://youtu.be/sGMTlZP2Uko
Can socks and towels protect against sharp blades?
https://youtu.be/PfSYDU08XsY
"MAIL" Armor Like You've Never Seen Before!
https://youtu.be/JhmRFuMdbSA
Testing Post-Apocalyptic Gear: Duct Tape Armor!
https://youtu.be/WgCjm7qL-YY
What a Medieval Polehammer Does to a Motorcycle Helmet
https://youtu.be/It5EIRZ7jOE
*** Music credits ***
Solara (nostalgic synthwave) and Ether (Cyberpunk industrial dark synthwave mix) by White Bat Audio (Karl Casey)
Creative Commons — Attribution 3.0 Unported — CC BY 3.0
https://www.youtube.com/c/WhiteBatAudio/videos
Outro:
"Highland Storm" by The Slanted Room Records
https://theslantedroom.github.io/steve.yee/
Used with artist's permission
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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
Want to treat your face fluff? I highly recommend the balms and oils from Beard Sorcery:
https://beardsorcery.com/?ref=0UEFtHWvZEmtD
Books about history, martial arts, swords, knives, video/audio equipment, and other stuff I recommend:
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00:00 - 00:50 Blunt sword vs. shield
00:50 - 03:09 Sharp saber & machete
03:09 - 04:09 Flanged mace
04:09 - 06:03 Escalating the force...
06:03 - 07:21 Review of the results
07:21 - 08:42 When sharp blades beat bludgeons
08:42 - How to improve this design
#skallagrim #selfdefense #shield #selfdefensetools #hema #test #review
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Can it protect against armed strikes or will it fall apart? Let's find out!
Where to find this shield (just don't expect too much of it):
https://amzn.to/3Uora67
- affiliate link (AF)
Also, if you'd like your own Bob (Body Opponent Bag) for punching or (blunt) sword practice:
https://amzn.to/3Q9xZWM
(AF)
What was used for testing:
1.) Practice messer by Victor Berbekucz (VB)
http://www.woodenswords.com/?Click=1799
(AF)
2.) 1860 Light cavalry saber by LK Chen
https://www.kultofathena.com/product/lk-chen-us-1860-light-cavalry-saber/?koa=259
(AF)
3.) Discontinued machete
https://youtu.be/Y0XlHfcn7Dk
4.) Medieval flanged mace
https://www.wulflund.com/weapons/axes-poleweapons/european-mace-with-wooden-handle-replica.html/
Other related tests:
Could a Cutting Mat Save You from Cuts (Apocalypse Armor)?
https://youtu.be/uES0IHP-ODs
Cut resistant sleeve
https://youtu.be/sGMTlZP2Uko
Can socks and towels protect against sharp blades?
https://youtu.be/PfSYDU08XsY
"MAIL" Armor Like You've Never Seen Before!
https://youtu.be/JhmRFuMdbSA
Testing Post-Apocalyptic Gear: Duct Tape Armor!
https://youtu.be/WgCjm7qL-YY
What a Medieval Polehammer Does to a Motorcycle Helmet
https://youtu.be/It5EIRZ7jOE
*** Music credits ***
Solara (nostalgic synthwave) and Ether (Cyberpunk industrial dark synthwave mix) by White Bat Audio (Karl Casey)
Creative Commons — Attribution 3.0 Unported — CC BY 3.0
https://www.youtube.com/c/WhiteBatAudio/videos
Outro:
"Highland Storm" by The Slanted Room Records
https://theslantedroom.github.io/steve.yee/
Used with artist's permission
*** Merch ***
https://www.bonfire.com/store/skallswag/
If you want to join Bonfire to start selling your own merch: https://www.bonfire.com/welcome/07bb14169c804/
*** Support the channel ***
Help fund future videos, get bonus content and access to an exclusive Discord server:
http://www.patreon.com/skallagrim
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3WIohkLkH4GFoMrrWVZZFA/join
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
Want to treat your face fluff? I highly recommend the balms and oils from Beard Sorcery:
https://beardsorcery.com/?ref=0UEFtHWvZEmtD
Books about history, martial arts, swords, knives, video/audio equipment, and other stuff I recommend:
US - https://www.amazon.com/shop/skallagrimnilsson
Canada - https://amzn.to/2HeOCMA
*** Second channel / other social media ***
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCM7qhOYtW23jASfxTxCYvvg
https://twitter.com/_Skallagrim_
https://www.facebook.com/SkallagrimYT
https://www.instagram.com/skallagrim_yt/
00:00 - 00:50 Blunt sword vs. shield
00:50 - 03:09 Sharp saber & machete
03:09 - 04:09 Flanged mace
04:09 - 06:03 Escalating the force...
06:03 - 07:21 Review of the results
07:21 - 08:42 When sharp blades beat bludgeons
08:42 - How to improve this design
#skallagrim #selfdefense #shield #selfdefensetools #hema #test #review
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