Testing A Self Defense Shield Against Knives, Bats, Axes and Cars | Weapon Combos and Torture Test
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Question for Viewers: What do you think the best weapon combo is with this?
A sword. That was the historical combination. A sword was mainly used in self defense together with a buckler to protect your non weapon hand and to deflect incoming strikes. This combo was easy to carry without hindering movement like a spear or a big shield would do😁
Filipino short sword. Good on it´s own and maneuverable in places like hallways. (I´m assuming we are talking home defense)
M48 war hammer
gladius, short sword, machete, any one armed sword really. then a knife.
A big fuck off knife :) but seriously short sword/big knife would be perfect.
I guess it shouldn’t be surprising that something used for hundreds of years as a defensive tool, is really good at being a defensive tool.
Shut up! I pioneered this. I basically invented it.
@@hard2hurt 😂👍🏻
You didnt invent the buckler.
@@TheGrandMasterTaco 🤦🏼♂️
@@Trappygit r/wooosh material
As someone who's been into HEMA TH-camrs for years, seeing a more... mainstream, I guess, martial artist realizing the awesome power of the buckler nearly brought a tear to my eye.
This dude really rediscovered sword and buckler. Wait until he sees I33 guys go at it
I like how quickly these things go from “we are doing a serious field test of this equipment” to “get Cliff in here! We’re wrecking shit!”
Cliff didn't realize today was a work day haha. We got done and he was like "wait... was that it today?"
The buckler was paired with basically every kind of one handed sword on three continents. It's legit but mostly absent in film beacause reasons..
Because it looks dainty. And who cares about historical accuracy when you have to sacrifice looking badass, amirite?
Yeah it just doesn't look or feel as cool as a bigger shield. I want a bigger shield.
@@hard2hurt It's the EDC shield, you keep the bigger shield in the trunk.
@@PomaiKajiyama Yup, men literally carried these on their belts.
The sword and shield combo ruled from at least 2000 BC to the late 1300s AD. I'm not suprised at all that is turned to be effective.
In my experience, the shock to the hand is partially alleviated by striking into the strike.
yeah, you really shouldn't block statically. You want to push away and let it slide off. Which I think is fairly natural for people do do.
All you need now is an arming sword and Matt Easton talking about context!
Don't forget penetration.
hahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahah
Wrap the buckler handle in leather or tennis tape to reduce shock.
This is why buckler and dagger (rondel/bollock) were carried in medieval Europe for self-defence for a long time. And the buckler was worn hanging from the belt too.
A buckler goes perfect with a rapier as you said, Arabs used shields similar to the buckler with shamshirs , tulwars or the turkish kilij, it's meant to be used with a one handed sword
10:26 the failure to mention the kite shield has shadaversity furious
@H C if you could get it around around your home, they're huge!
Matriculations!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Gotta get Shad on here now.
Magic Beetle
Machicolations*
Or rather:
MACH-IC-O-LA-TIONS!!!!
Tbf, unless they have a gun, you could easily block a doorway or corridor with a kite-shield and spear. Especially if you have your wife and kids behind you with their own spears...
hey so I compete competitively in sword and buckler competitions through a modern medieval sport league so I loved this video. you actually used the weapon really well. it goes great for punching, grappling, and blocking the vision of an opponent. the one thing to do different is when you block you should take the impact like shocks on a car. you get hit and pull the arm back so the force doesn't transfer thru like it did with the baseball bat at the beginning. otherwise great video!
I’m actually on the toilet to be perfectly honest with you, Mike.
Yeah I know that's why I said it. I can see you.
i started watching this as I was working my way to the toilet🤣 and then I sat down and all of the sudden he starts saying that and I'm like crap...🤣
Bucklers were very popular throughout the middle ages and appear in the oldest fencing manuals from the 13th century in combination with long sword for civilian self defense, think merchants and pilgrims. Rapiers weren't a thing until the late middle ages, when gunpowder started making almost all armor obsolete and metallurgy improved to the point that long, slender blades could be made reliably. There is no good reason not to use a Rapier with a Buckler, but left-hand daggers (with large guards to catch and trap enemy blades) were very popular as well at the time
The word buckler comes from an Anglicization of the French word "
bouclier," which translate to, wait for it, shield. Bucklers were used as early as ancient Rome by gladiators all the way up until the Renaissance alongside the rapier, not hard to see why.
The guy who taught me to use a sword was an expert with a buckler. It’s a serious weapon.
It’s nice to see martial artists rediscover Historical European Martial Arts.
Not sure where your nomenclature comes from, but that is a buckler. It has existed and has been effective for almost ten centuries. It was not designed to take full impact but to deflect impact. It is also the origin of the term "swashbuckler".
The small shield looks like a good defense against a totally different weapon, used more often than bats ... a knife. If you block a knife with your hand... no more hand. This sheild looks like it is just big enough to cover your hand and wrist while blocking a stab or slice, still allows you to box so you are not merely defending and you can crack someone in the face with it, hurt a knee or shin bone as well.
Now, the large bamboo sheild I practice and have many techniques with, strapped to my whole forearm, is too big to carry around and too big for a hallway in an apartment, but this little one seems portable and agile. One technique you can use with this shield for instance is using the edge in an uppercut to the chin or ribcage.
What I would do to make it easier to use and more effective, is add some kind of foam padding inside, protecting your knuckles from the hard plastic when your hand is inside. It probably hurts when hit real hard and your knuckles hit the inside. And maybe add foam around the grip, like a foam bike handlebar hand grip.
These have been work horses in the Historical Western Martial Arts scene for a couple of years now. Absolute tanks. If interested check on I.33 (One, Thirty-Three) which is an actual manual from the 1300's that covers using a sword and buckler.
That buckle is meant for deflection of any weapon and can be a brass knuckle kind of weapon
The buckler is not meant to absorb a full blow like a proper sized shield but rather deflect a blow and give you an opening for a counter. One style of using it consisted of covering your weapon hand witg it so as to hide any telegraphing of a blow
Very much looking forward to seeing how the buckler handles a 9mm. Wishing you and yours the best.
Apparently someone else has already done it. I might still just for fun.
I love that you're trying different weapons and defense methods. Who'd have thought, that little buckler is a real champ. I'm getting mine! I mean the great thing about it is that it really protects you and you can shove the edge of it to someone's teeth if necessary without being lethal so it is like a real compact defensive actual modern shield. And a sword for home defense rules! I have my katana ready.
This guy 7:56
No shit, a medieval weapon that evolved for personal protection against real life threats, and to be carried everyday... its actually... effective :o
Who would've though?
Oh man you are so very smart and you already knew the thing that I know now! Man I wish I was more like you.
@@hard2hurt For someone with a self defence channel you have paper thin skin, that wasn't meant to be a personal attack, I'm commenting how people may scuff at the idea, not at you. So chill it sunshine
@@academiacadejo3266 you were being condescending so he responded sarcastically. Why so surprised lol
@@GreenTacoHat I was not being condescending I'm subscribed for a reason mate, he said people might scuff at this product, I was mocking the people, not him
@@academiacadejo3266 If you're being genuine here, then you should know that you're being condescending without knowing it then. You're going to want to fix that unless you actually want everyone to think you're being condescending.
You know, my leather hat looks like that thing. I don’t know how it could be used but I can tell you it makes a huge difference when I hit my head on something. If I had a handle inside it, maybe I could hold it like a shield.
The buckler is one of the most underrated shields I feel. Yeah it's not gonna do much against arrows, with the correct posture it'll keep you safe from most cold weapons, and it's very convenient to carry too. Afaik, it was even designed with self defence in mind. So yeah, give the cops a buckler with their baton and they'll be untouchable.
Yes!!! I am watching this on the toilet lol
In the 16th century, in Italy, this "ridiculous thing" was in the "liste di disarmo" the list of forbidden weapons. If you wonder why search for "brocchiero" or "brocchiere".
Mat Easton and deminicator (I think is what it’s called) covers how to use the buckler.
Icy Mike-try mounting a flashlight to the buckler.
It definitely needs a light on it.
hard2hurt historically there actually were “lantern shields”. They were shields that had lanterns built into them and even had a few martial techniques specifically for fighting with a light. Mostly blind your opponent then do xyz.
It shouldn’t be to hard to mount a weapon light with a “rat tail”
pressure switch the edge of the buckler with some creative use of brackets, screws, rail sections, and a hose clamp or two.
Funny your comment about discontinuing things from Cold Steel. I got a couple of these a year or two ago, and they were much smaller than the ones you are using. I was quite annoyed, as I had practiced with the ones you practiced with and was keen on the size. Now the rim is half the size and its almost solely the boss with about 2 inches of rim. Really changes how they operate( at least for sword work).
Bucklers are affective however I can see it a bit bigger and more of a police hat/helmet that's used as a shield. overall looks like fun.
In highschool, I always kept a rubber chicken on hand. Not only do they confuse the heck out of people when you pull them out in a fight, they also swing in much the same way as nunchaku. I would be very interested in seeing what you could do with a rubber chicken.
Lol
@@hard2hurt Keep the enemy off balance, mentally if not physically. And a rubber chicken definitely keeps folk off balance. I think I originally got the idea from Darkwing Duck. :P
Buckler plus... another buckler!!! Ultimate weapon combination POW POW! :D
It's like watching skallagrim but not Canadian.
Also louder and funnier with better lighting
I'm italian, I think a shield like that and unbreakable umbrella with hook handle, in order to avoid most accusations of carrying around weapons...
you should try the taser flashlights. pair that with a buckler
Arrow?
Edit: never mind 😂
Lol
They really went all-out on that thing, loved it
Honestly you can use any sword with a buckler. It was Gnerally a rapier or a saber , orr any one handed sword generally according to the manuals Rapier is the suggested and most common seen. bucklers are generally used to parry rather than block. check out the HEMA and sword channels for more . Bucklers also generally ar accompanied with gauntlets for additional hand protection .some times they were used with long swords, though its generally a hindrance in that case from my experience. but they are great for punching people in the face. a steel disk in the face is still steel. Bucklers are awesome but should not really be used alone always in tandem with literally anyother object you can use well one handed. but side swords are generally best think Rapier, Arming sword, sabre, or other types or medium is length swords.
Buckler and tactical whip combo. It's kinda like one of those enemy in video game that won't kill you but they are extremely annoying to fight against.
I think historically small Buckler's were used in tandem mostly with short spears, the short swords we're back ups.
yeah I think shoving this in someones face and then the spear coming around it would be problematic!
It’d be neat if there was some kind of foam or gel lining in the hand compartment of the shield. Like a boxing glove. Just enough to not hurt when deflecting shots but still throw that lead hook with full power (and turn it into a clinch if it misses!)
I love these cold steel bucklers bro.
I wanna see how you guys react to a metal buckler or a spiker targe, and also yall should get into training weapon sparing.
Even without going to any form of Hema school youll immediately see how different cuts and stabs are effective even without the blade watching the end was the best part of the video
Yeah that was a neat little stab that would have been a not insignificant cut since he pulled out of the way just barely in time. I really really really want skallagrim to link up with them
yes, sabers, rapiers and daggers are better paired with a buckler because the point is to be fast and agile and not be slowed down in heavy armor better suited for a battlefield.
Yeah, this guy is fast.
@@hard2hurt this video popped up in my youtube feed today - Bucklers! - Learn about Sword Fighting by Blood and Iron HEMA. they had some great concepts on fighting with a buckler I had no idea about, like generally keeping your hands together with the buckler. Good use of humor in the video too!
There is a fencing master in UK that has designed a buckler specifically for police use.
I fenced for a number of years (sport, classical and a little renaissance recreated fencing). The buckler is good, but must be used in conjunction with an actual weapon. If I myself was to use a sword and buckler for sd; i would follow the lead of that anime Goblin Slayer and use a gladius (roman shortsword). The point being something short enough to maneuver at closer range and indoors with ability to cut and thrust.
I will give a tip for you.
Buy a full HEMA Set, with masks, gloves and gambeson, then try anything you want with full strength, full hatred, full despair and you will see how does it works.
I like how you guys started larping but without costumes haha 😆 I'd do the same with my buddies
The Birth of Hard2Hurt HEMA!
My house is full of hand forged samurai swords, I always feel like my go to would be one of the wakazashis, the shorter ones
I agree shorter better
I love this channel, a bunch of grown men playing with toys!
Imagine upgrading the buckler with razorwire on the frontside of the edge and a point in the center
Random guy who knocks someone out with the shield: *ARE YOU NOT ENTERTAINED*
I think the buckler whip combo would be great for law enforcement
As hard2hurt begins its evolution into a HEMA channel.
OH sweet..modern buckler talk. When people think "Shield" they automatically start thinking riot shields, Captain America's round shield, a knight's kite or heater shield..people forget the humble buckler unless they are really into HEMA. To see the Cold Steel buckler being actually talked about as a self defense tool for the modern day is awesome in my opinion as someone who likes studying history.
Also - might be good to show what you could do with a polyprop cutting block…
5:51 In medieval times a buckler and a short light fast sword was the choice for self defense if you were attacked, before guns it was probably the best choice. Turns out it still kinda is in certain situations lol.
If we are talking weapon fighting a spear is up there. Easy to use tons of range and fast
You bring out that gouged buckler against the intruder and you've got the intimidation factor.
That’s hilarious. I just sat down to do my business and you questioning me on if I’m on the toilet. Yes. I am.
I have had one of those for years. Always thought it could make a good weapon for self defense! I think about it like a knuckle duster turned up to 100!!!
The center boss can even stop 9mm!
Sword and board was.the optimal form of personal self defense for centuries for a reason
The buckler is meant to protect hand when you go for cuts
Hey Mike, could you make a video on your thoughts about FMA? Love all your content!
It would be a short video lol.
@@hard2hurt Lol, fair enough, appreciate the response!
I actually was on the toilet 😂 your videos help me digest
The only melee weapon I think that might go through is a pickaxe. I'm no expert, but I don't think too many of those are on the street.
Everybody's gangsta till someone pulls out the buckler.
1:04 i feel personally attacked :)
Well, now I'm trying to figure out what it would be like to have Skallagrim or some other HEMA practitioner on the show.
1:07 maaaaybeeeeee
Cold Steel makes some fun toys, their main warehouse/showroom is in my hometown.
I would love to visit that place one day lol.
@_aaaa They actually have parking lot sales a few times a year, and yes they do demonstrations sometimes lol. I've spent way too much money at that place xD.
Watching a couple utube vids on the toilet is best as it creates comfortable noise distraction from the main action
courtesy flush please
Mike's got some moves! You should enter some Sword & Buckler competitions haha.
Yes, you can grapple ;P
Yeah I think I'll sign up at all those sword and buckler competitions going on lol
Non lethal buckler sheild and the stinger whip!
A really badass combination
Honestly , you guys are fun and make sense. From seeing previous taglines m, I avoided watching because those just made you to come off as know it all jerks- but watching this it appears that was misplaced judgement! Still, I comment that so you know how many videos came off before watching!
get these guys to the austin historical weapons guild!
Yes
A spike on this buckler would be interesting.
I’m actually using the can rn
Consider how effective the Buckler was back in the medieval age, now modern day melee weapon should be able to get through it.
Maybe with a spear you can out maneuver you opponent but knife and swords wouldn't get through it, it will hurt your hand though, but a little pain is much better than your life.
The question I wanna know IS THAT CAN WE DO A SHEILD WALL WITH IT
I wasnt so sure about it at first. Shit now im sold!
Why do you think sword and buckler was one of the most popular weapon combos well because it works
Thats a HEMA shield for i33 kind of stuff.
Protip. If you point the top or bottom of the grip towards the bat when they swing it's easier to stop
Hmm... maybe something a very practiced user could reflexively do at least some of the time. Interesting.
@@hard2hurt Think of it like the handle's a knife and you're stabbing their weapon as it comes in. Also I forgot to say this is only for the attacks at the rim
Its amazing how people spent money into making a unique self defence tool and they came up with what we had in the first place 😂.
Bucklers haven't been used for centuries, but Hard2Hurt's bringing them back. Also, might do better with a metal boss.
I feel personally attacked with the whole toilet commet
high lvl shield for post apocalypse use
Yep.
Does anyone know what kind of practice sword that was at the beginning? The all black one? It's a pretty cool shape, I kinda want a real metal one.
You gotta focus the force, a pick might wreck it. That pick will get pretty bound up though.
Damn, surprisingly Cold Steel says these can't block sharp objects
Idea: one of those shields, bit it has a blinding light in it.
What do you think of using a sledgehammer as a weapon?
If i was on the toilet and had to defend myself in the batroom because of how my bathroom is set up i would squirt soap on the ground and use a toothbrush handle as a stabbing device or grab the plunger and toilet brush iv had this thaught out for a while 😂😂😂😂
Honestly, that would scare anyone! Imagine someone coming at you with a buckler and sword. Ignoring real physical applications, which seems to be great, that image alone would be sufficient.
Chad has his own adds on his video
The way he first used the sword and the bat slipped over the buckler, makes me think the host would have poor trigger discipline.