The guy who made most of the armour that Mike was wearing here is a friend of mine. Sadly (not so much for Al), he doesn't make armour anymore. I did end up with some of his tools when he got out of the business. As soon as I saw the armour, I recognized Al's work. Al confirmed.
I love how Mike Rowe shows genuine interest in everyone's unique hobbies and trades. I also love how he shows enthusiasm for everyone's stories and tales.
I feel like theres always a level of LARPing with these medieval enthusiasts. Can see the little smirk as hes showing off his toys. Honestly its all im here for 😂😅
A thing to note, tournament and modern sporting armor is a good deal heavier than war armor. A full harness of war armor ranged between 45-65 for the late medieval and early Renaissance. It got a bit heavier to resist gun fire as the early modern period went on, however.
*30-45 actually 🤓 If your talking about late medieval fullharness specifically 🤓🤓🤓 Edit: I’m actually stupid and dumb, 25-35 kilos for battlefield armor, I’m stupid.
@@lilorbielilorbie2496In general, bullet-proof vests are designed to protect against bullets rather than arrows. The materials used in bullet-proof vests, such as Kevlar, are designed to absorb and disperse the energy of a bullet, reducing its impact and preventing penetration. Arrows, on the other hand, rely more on puncturing and cutting through a target rather than sheer force like bullets. The tip of an arrow is typically sharp and narrow, designed to penetrate skin, muscle, and other soft tissues. While it is possible for an arrow to pierce through some types of bullet-proof vests, particularly those designed to protect against lower-velocity bullets, it may not penetrate vests specifically designed to resist bullets. The ability of an arrow to pierce through a bullet-proof vest would depend on various factors such as the type of arrowhead, the force with which the arrow is shot, the design and materials of the vest, and the distance from which the arrow is fired.
@lilorbielilorbie2496 a vest is developed to disapate energy not to stop a sharp object, puncturing or cutting through. so to say an arrow can go through doesn't mean much
That was a lot of fun Mike... I love archery... still own my parents recurve bows... though I lack their strings sadly... but I remember fondly as a child going out and shooting arrows into bales of hay and straw... and loving every moment of it (except maybe the searching endlessly for those arrows that failed to hit the intended targets.)
Learned archery while living in the Midwest. That is one of the best recollections of fun I have on my life, and I made some of my best friends. Not because the sport is practiced in a different way, but because how people practice it: they gather together for the whole year, either indoor, outdoor or during hunting season. It really makes you get connected to others and to the sport.
I took an archery class in college just for fun. Fairly light recurves (I think mine was something like 25#) and no fancy sights or release devices. Just a clothes pin, which I found I had more fun not using and was fairly good at instinctive aiming.
Love the show from a fellow Rowe, G. Rowe. I used to shoot a 70lb compound short hunting bow when I was younger. At the range I could hit paper plates at 80 yards. When you were shooting the balloons, where were the arrows landing?
@@drftsnvk Like I said, Mike has a natural talent for archery. Are you SO insecure, that you feel the need to put someone down? Wow. I believe that's known as poor sportsmanship.
Great episode and I've always been really interested in medieval times and knights so it was really cool to hear the different names for the blocks etc.
What got me into archery was the 1992 Barcelona Olympic games, when a lone Spanish archer took the field and lit the cauldron with a flaming arrow. Hands down the best Olympic torch lighting ever. Period.
What a great show Mike👏🏻 I have a 4H club here in NJ that is Shooting Sports based and I got a few cool ideas to add to the archery we do. Thank you and Great Shooting 🎯
I'm pretty sure during the Medieval and Renaissance Eras they used Long Bows (Iearned with a Recurve Bow when I was 9 and shoot one to this very day 48 years later) and Crossbows (my husband has a crossbow). I would love to have the pistol grip crossbow! They're cool AF! We've both tried out compound Bows; you couldn't give either one us a compound with a complete accessory package. I'll take a Recurve Bow every single time over those things. Using a Recurve Bow or Long Bow is a lot more difficult to learn to use and be ACCURATE in its use. I'm positive Compound Bows were never a thing for Knights...ever. I've always wanted to learn the proper way to use a Broad Sword, or any sword from that period in history really. Those eras have always been my historical favorites. Chain Mail and Full Armor! You go Mike Rowe! How sore were your muscles in the days after this? When will you be teaching Mike full metal Jousting (we LOVED that show!) in full armor??? I want to learn that too!!! Thanks for sharing Mike! ~ APRIL LIPKE
To be clear, it is not true that medieval European swords were all only a bit sharper than a butter knife. Generally, they would be sharpened to a lot sharper than that.
I wish I would live long enough to see the day the world is back to these ways!!! As armor progressed, swords got skinner and pointer, to find the gaps in it. It was about precision, not brute strength.
Richard III was the last King of England to lead his troops in battle. He became cut off from his troops and killed by about 20 men essentially beating him to death with their swords. His courage, even in death, was praised by some of his enemies.
I fully didn't expect that the type of HEMA he'd learn would be Fiore, and from the Getty manuscript from the looks of it, no less! I thought he'd be learning something German
i need a mike rowe inspired knight character now xD . mans got strangled by a tree trunk when he sat down :P . these videos are great, im glad someone kept all this footage to put together these 'somebody's gotta do it' deals :D
If you want to see the most well represented armoured medieval european combat, I suggest harnishfechten. The system makes more sense as you actualy try to hit the weak points and get in between the gaps of armour.
In general, bullet-proof vests are designed to protect against bullets rather than arrows. The materials used in bullet-proof vests, such as Kevlar, are designed to absorb and disperse the energy of a bullet, reducing its impact and preventing penetration. Arrows, on the other hand, rely more on puncturing and cutting through a target rather than sheer force like bullets. The tip of an arrow is typically sharp and narrow, designed to penetrate skin, muscle, and other soft tissues. While it is possible for an arrow to pierce through some types of bullet-proof vests, particularly those designed to protect against lower-velocity bullets, it may not penetrate vests specifically designed to resist bullets. The ability of an arrow to pierce through a bullet-proof vest would depend on various factors such as the type of arrowhead, the force with which the arrow is shot, the design and materials of the vest, and the distance from which the arrow is fired.
I have not yet watch this show.... I do not think that changes the truly, insurmountably, undoubtedly huge amount of love and admiration I feel for you. Meow.
Fun stuff. The armor doesn't look like a historically matched set. These days there are some top quality armorers that make some fantastic stuff - nowhere near 90lb! The combat should have been half-swording too.
I used to shoot NASP, which is a school program where students learn archery and compete at provincial/state, national, and international competitions. Last I remember I had the #4 provincial high score in Alberta (for boys). I also held the high score in a provincial tournament, and been to two national and international tournaments. I was the only person on our team to qualify for international tournaments, and after my first year I’ve always held the top score on our team in every tournament we competed in. And practice too, not even the coach could out shoot me. This was all before Covid hit.
Hey wait a dang minute...why is that man wearing a deep fryer style cod piece!!!??.?😂😂 Good golly I was claustrophobic for you Mike! Great show. Archery is definitely your thing!
Why isn’t your theme song “We Care a Lot” by Faith No More… every time I hear that song, I think of nobody but Mike Rowe. Seriously. Make it happen and I will cry tears of joy.
In my life I have learned many skills. Among these skills is how to use a recurve and compound bow with lethal accuracy taught to me by a man who once wore ears as a necklace in the 1960’s.
I very much enjoyed this video. I have never been disappointed by any of your videos. I would say 6 thumbs up but my jack Russell has four legs in the air taking a nap. That counts, right? Mikel
Thank you for letting me hit you with a sword, Mike. It was such a pleasure to work with you.
😂😂😂😂
"I'm a pretty tough ....i dont think i would have lasted a whole long time. "
gotta love the honesty.
Hands down, in the archery segment, this is the sexiest Mike Rowe activity I've yet seen. Mike, you are a natural!
I love how Steve's shirt says -Official Student Beater- Instructor
Also I never expected Mike to be such a gifted archer
Mike's discomfort in that armor is palpable. I loved it.
That's why those were custom made for each knight and noble.
The guy who made most of the armour that Mike was wearing here is a friend of mine. Sadly (not so much for Al), he doesn't make armour anymore. I did end up with some of his tools when he got out of the business. As soon as I saw the armour, I recognized Al's work. Al confirmed.
Mike Rowe is my spirit animal.
We the" Working Class of America"🇺🇲 are proud of you, Mike! Great job & keep these informative videos coming! 💕
Mike is truly a legend and definitely knows his calling is entertainment
I love how Mike Rowe shows genuine interest in everyone's unique hobbies and trades. I also love how he shows enthusiasm for everyone's stories and tales.
I feel like theres always a level of LARPing with these medieval enthusiasts. Can see the little smirk as hes showing off his toys. Honestly its all im here for 😂😅
Mike has a dream job! I’m so glad he’s willing to share with us!
Sharing it with us... is his job.
Wow, Mike! You should try archery more often. You got a knack for it!
You're a natural archer ! Very inspiring.
I so wish this had been longer than 20 minutes! I'd have loved to see more of both the sword fighting and the archery!
Icon! The only label for Mike I can think of
A thing to note, tournament and modern sporting armor is a good deal heavier than war armor. A full harness of war armor ranged between 45-65 for the late medieval and early Renaissance. It got a bit heavier to resist gun fire as the early modern period went on, however.
*30-45 actually 🤓
If your talking about late medieval fullharness specifically 🤓🤓🤓
Edit: I’m actually stupid and dumb, 25-35 kilos for battlefield armor, I’m stupid.
Both of you are right each suit could be different.
@@sirrabbitthered8496 NUH UH
@@russellfisher1303 yuh huh
@@sirrabbitthered8496 no
Mike your our Robinhood … / A knight in shinning armor ..
Love from sunny Florida ❤☀️
Just to be clear, a bow will not go through both sides of a bullet proof vest, but the arrow can.
@@lilorbielilorbie2496In general, bullet-proof vests are designed to protect against bullets rather than arrows. The materials used in bullet-proof vests, such as Kevlar, are designed to absorb and disperse the energy of a bullet, reducing its impact and preventing penetration.
Arrows, on the other hand, rely more on puncturing and cutting through a target rather than sheer force like bullets. The tip of an arrow is typically sharp and narrow, designed to penetrate skin, muscle, and other soft tissues.
While it is possible for an arrow to pierce through some types of bullet-proof vests, particularly those designed to protect against lower-velocity bullets, it may not penetrate vests specifically designed to resist bullets. The ability of an arrow to pierce through a bullet-proof vest would depend on various factors such as the type of arrowhead, the force with which the arrow is shot, the design and materials of the vest, and the distance from which the arrow is fired.
@lilorbielilorbie2496 a vest is developed to disapate energy not to stop a sharp object, puncturing or cutting through. so to say an arrow can go through doesn't mean much
thanks Mike for the adventure very informative love the content stay safe keep the vids coming
"You fight with the strength of many men, Sir Knight."
LOL!... There is a plethora of Holy Grail quotes in this video...
Great job on learning new things from the medieval days and how to use a compound bow 🥳🥳🥳🥳🥳👍
That was a lot of fun Mike... I love archery... still own my parents recurve bows... though I lack their strings sadly... but I remember fondly as a child going out and shooting arrows into bales of hay and straw... and loving every moment of it (except maybe the searching endlessly for those arrows that failed to hit the intended targets.)
Goto an archery store and have the bows restrung. It Isn't very expensive, I've had it done a few times.
These shows just never last long enough for me. I could watch & listen to Mike all day.😊❤👍
On his traveling time, I'm sure he reads comments
Mike Rowe, you have the coolest job in the world!!!!
Learned archery while living in the Midwest. That is one of the best recollections of fun I have on my life, and I made some of my best friends. Not because the sport is practiced in a different way, but because how people practice it: they gather together for the whole year, either indoor, outdoor or during hunting season. It really makes you get connected to others and to the sport.
I love this sport. I have been in it for just a few months and can't believe how hard it is
The fact that he got in the armor, fight for forty two seconds and could shoot the bow so well earned Mike my utmost respect. Cheers brother!
Great episode!! always a treat to watch them but "Yeah its dark soda" lol
Burgonet with falling buffe. Fav helmet. Does not get enough recognition. Love it.
I took an archery class in college just for fun. Fairly light recurves (I think mine was something like 25#) and no fancy sights or release devices. Just a clothes pin, which I found I had more fun not using and was fairly good at instinctive aiming.
Love you're videos Mike
Love the show from a fellow Rowe, G. Rowe. I used to shoot a 70lb compound short hunting bow when I was younger. At the range I could hit paper plates at 80 yards. When you were shooting the balloons, where were the arrows landing?
Mike has a natural talent for archery! No so much medieval sword play!😆 Another great show!
Anyone can shoot a compound bow well. That's why we shoot longbows.
@@drftsnvk Like I said, Mike has a natural talent for archery. Are you SO insecure, that you feel the need to put someone down? Wow. I believe that's known as poor sportsmanship.
As someone who learned how to throw knives with thrift store bundles of butter knives, narrow edge at high speed is a mighty thing.
Another good one Mr. Rowe!
I live in the Santa Clara County. I love medieval history. I'm gonna check this out!
Great episode and I've always been really interested in medieval times and knights so it was really cool to hear the different names for the blocks etc.
What got me into archery was the 1992 Barcelona Olympic games, when a lone Spanish archer took the field and lit the cauldron with a flaming arrow.
Hands down the best Olympic torch lighting ever. Period.
I absolutely love the Sackett reference!!!
We love Mike Rowe
Compound archery lessons look like a fun hobby.💚🤗
Damn Mike I was impressed with you on the bow and arrow much respect
Another good video from Mike.
Incredible that this is how wars were actually fought.
Mike, you are having too much fun!!!
Mike Rowe, Night Of The Realm! Awesome Video Mike! :)
How did I not know Mike had a TH-cam channel that produces the exact type.of content I miss from the Discovery of yore?
What a great show Mike👏🏻 I have a 4H club here in NJ that is Shooting Sports based and I got a few cool ideas to add to the archery we do. Thank you and Great Shooting 🎯
I'm pretty sure during the Medieval and Renaissance Eras they used Long Bows
(Iearned with a Recurve Bow when I was 9 and shoot one to this very day 48 years later) and Crossbows (my husband has a crossbow).
I would love to have the pistol grip crossbow! They're cool AF! We've both tried out compound Bows; you couldn't give either one us a compound with a complete accessory package. I'll take a Recurve Bow every single time over those things. Using a Recurve Bow or Long Bow is a lot more difficult to learn to use and be ACCURATE in its use.
I'm positive Compound Bows were never a thing for Knights...ever. I've always wanted to learn the proper way to use a Broad Sword, or any sword from that period in history really. Those eras have always been my historical favorites. Chain Mail and Full Armor! You go Mike Rowe! How sore were your muscles in the days after this? When will you be teaching Mike full metal Jousting (we LOVED that show!) in full armor???
I want to learn that too!!!
Thanks for sharing Mike!
~ APRIL LIPKE
To be clear, it is not true that medieval European swords were all only a bit sharper than a butter knife. Generally, they would be sharpened to a lot sharper than that.
well you have some sharp insights good Sir.
I wish I would live long enough to see the day the world is back to these ways!!! As armor progressed, swords got skinner and pointer, to find the gaps in it. It was about precision, not brute strength.
ROWE FOR president!!!
Such a great show!! 500k is coming fast!
There can be only one, let it be Mike Row of the clan Row!
Love his shows!! All of them!
Love this show as always!
Richard III was the last King of England to lead his troops in battle. He became cut off from his troops and killed by about 20 men essentially beating him to death with their swords.
His courage, even in death, was praised by some of his enemies.
Love it! Every episode is great!!
I see Mike Rowe I click. Easy as that
mike rowe the 🐐
I fully didn't expect that the type of HEMA he'd learn would be Fiore, and from the Getty manuscript from the looks of it, no less! I thought he'd be learning something German
Well done Mr Rowe, I enjoyed this as much as dirty jobs 😊
@bravonorthyt it's called respect
i need a mike rowe inspired knight character now xD . mans got strangled by a tree trunk when he sat down :P . these videos are great, im glad someone kept all this footage to put together these 'somebody's gotta do it' deals :D
Funny. Normally I do not envy the situations Mike's put himself to, but this time... Oh boy!
Its cool to see people doing the italian school of practice, ive only experienced german.
At 16 seconds Kevin convinces me that this is the smart aleck I need to refresh really really old bow skills with.....
I paused after Mike said "they can turn anyone into a Robin Hood" hoping for the best...
Hey, I have one of Steaphen Fick's longsword books, "The Beginner's Guide to the Longsword"; a good little introduction to the basics of longsword. 😁
Love ya Mike.
Awesome!
Very cool! Now do the cardboard box tournament/LARP in Australia 👍
If you want to see the most well represented armoured medieval european combat, I suggest harnishfechten. The system makes more sense as you actualy try to hit the weak points and get in between the gaps of armour.
Love me some mike row
In general, bullet-proof vests are designed to protect against bullets rather than arrows. The materials used in bullet-proof vests, such as Kevlar, are designed to absorb and disperse the energy of a bullet, reducing its impact and preventing penetration.
Arrows, on the other hand, rely more on puncturing and cutting through a target rather than sheer force like bullets. The tip of an arrow is typically sharp and narrow, designed to penetrate skin, muscle, and other soft tissues.
While it is possible for an arrow to pierce through some types of bullet-proof vests, particularly those designed to protect against lower-velocity bullets, it may not penetrate vests specifically designed to resist bullets. The ability of an arrow to pierce through a bullet-proof vest would depend on various factors such as the type of arrowhead, the force with which the arrow is shot, the design and materials of the vest, and the distance from which the arrow is fired.
Dark Soda! My favorite!
Absolutely brilliant, my good man! I say, can you uncork a bottle of single malt for us all?
mike got that Archer blood in his veins
I have not yet watch this show.... I do not think that changes the truly, insurmountably, undoubtedly huge amount of love and admiration I feel for you. Meow.
How was Mike Rowe not in game of thrones? He looks natural in a suit of armor!
Tis but a scratch! Love you mike!
I get the reference!
Fun stuff. The armor doesn't look like a historically matched set. These days there are some top quality armorers that make some fantastic stuff - nowhere near 90lb! The combat should have been half-swording too.
There was a moment of it, visible from the POV camera shot at 10:08.
What a great time this must have been!!
Omg!
Mike is gonna learn HEMA?!
That is awesome!
I used to shoot NASP, which is a school program where students learn archery and compete at provincial/state, national, and international competitions. Last I remember I had the #4 provincial high score in Alberta (for boys). I also held the high score in a provincial tournament, and been to two national and international tournaments. I was the only person on our team to qualify for international tournaments, and after my first year I’ve always held the top score on our team in every tournament we competed in. And practice too, not even the coach could out shoot me. This was all before Covid hit.
It is said that the best swordsman in the world doesn't fear the second best; he fears the worst, because he never knows what the fool is going to do.
Fun! Sir Knight was toying with you I think.
Hey wait a dang minute...why is that man wearing a deep fryer style cod piece!!!??.?😂😂
Good golly I was claustrophobic for you Mike! Great show. Archery is definitely your thing!
Well done!
Great show...
Why isn’t your theme song “We Care a Lot” by Faith No More… every time I hear that song, I think of nobody but Mike Rowe. Seriously. Make it happen and I will cry tears of joy.
In my life I have learned many skills. Among these skills is how to use a recurve and compound bow with lethal accuracy taught to me by a man who once wore ears as a necklace in the 1960’s.
Zero chance Mike reads this, but I want to support the algorithm anyway!
Same!
*random hate*
@@MaverickMcGreasyangry hate reply for some reason
Here here!!
🎉❤
Great job mike
Now try it with your Chainmail Chausses and leg padding.. thats including the arming belt too that keeps them up
...sounds like the beginning of the sword hokey-pokey...put your left foot forward..."
Go Mike!
Destroy the soda menace! Cola war!
I very much enjoyed this video. I have never been disappointed by any of your videos. I would say 6 thumbs up but my jack Russell has four legs in the air taking a nap. That counts, right?
Mikel
Mike Rowe come to Ojam bow building in stillwater Oklahoma lake Carl Blackwell.