First time on youtube that someone reviewed this buckler. I was thinking of carrying it around for self defence,since a cop told me that a shield is legal for self defence.
@@michaelrizzo5523 i have the 12 inches one,the first and most common,i always wished Cold Steel made a strapped heather one but we only got bucklers and the somewhat targe one.
I've bought one of these for the thing I own and would want to use it with, A Khukuri. A Khukuri is a weapon that is a chopper so is always drawn back for striking, exposing your whole body. This Buckler I think would work well with this.
9:30 such use and concept is the basis of Tinbei from Okinawan Kobudo,the other weapon can be a knife,a short spear,a machete,or whatever you want,but the focus of it was the use of the shield,that can be as simple as a hat.
I've seen demos of Tinbe Rochin using the short spear or wakizashi. Definitely some universal concepts. In Chinese arts there's rattan shield and a large butterfly knife or saber.
@@Bruva_Ayamhyt Blood and Iron HEMA channel had a video where they tested it 8 years back called "Cold Steel Synthetic Buckler - Gear Review". I've see another video where the 9mm penetrated, but the buckler was leaned up against something so it had no give for the impact.
Cheers Mr.R.I see pros and cons for both, but outside of using a trash can lid for a shield, when I was a boy, I have no experience. Therefore I'll watch and learn. Take care Sir. Till next time. Slan☘️
I used a swimming board as a shield in my early teens. It had the perfect heater shield size and shape, and also long holes near the edges (meant to be where you hold it when swimming), which made perfect attachment points for belts to strap it to your arm.
12" version fits well into a backpack. Upping the self-defense aspects, it would be easy to add metal striking edges (sharpened if you want) at the Noon, 3pm and 6pm (as viewed from handle side). Simple bolts. nuts, washers, and perhaps 3/16" thickness, they wouldn't need to protrude more than 1".
I also picked up the 12" and like it a lot. Very tough piece. I like the idea of adding removable spikes similar to those on some targes and Indian bucklers, since they also make good blade catchers.
Regarding the shape and grip, I would prefer the plastic buckler that you showed. But I guess I would still prefer it to be metal, if only for historical reasons.
It's grown on me over the several months I've had it, and I don't have to worry about beating it up or keeping the rust at bay. The 12" is REALLY solid.
I can understand that. I have the united cutlery combat commander gladius and also would not like to give that away. Handle it more often than my 'historical' windlass gladius. (which only gets some oiling from time to time) But the modern gladius still is only second place if I had to choose between the two 😀
First time on youtube that someone reviewed this buckler. I was thinking of carrying it around for self defence,since a cop told me that a shield is legal for self defence.
I'll do a review of the 12" after I've used it for a bit.
@@michaelrizzo5523 i have the 12 inches one,the first and most common,i always wished Cold Steel made a strapped heather one but we only got bucklers and the somewhat targe one.
I also bought this for self-defence purposes. So rare to find a small buckler. I miss cold steel's over-the-top promotional videos though....
I've bought one of these for the thing I own and would want to use it with, A Khukuri. A Khukuri is a weapon that is a chopper so is always drawn back for striking, exposing your whole body. This Buckler I think would work well with this.
I'm learning a double Kukri style ,, and watching this vid,,, i thought,, what about a 2 buckler style of combat. Could be awesome.
9:30 such use and concept is the basis of Tinbei from Okinawan Kobudo,the other weapon can be a knife,a short spear,a machete,or whatever you want,but the focus of it was the use of the shield,that can be as simple as a hat.
I've seen demos of Tinbe Rochin using the short spear or wakizashi. Definitely some universal concepts. In Chinese arts there's rattan shield and a large butterfly knife or saber.
These things are beastly, the center boss can stop even 9mm and buckshot! I hear their larger targe shield is also good.
I bought the next size up a while back, really like it, just haven't reviewed it yet. The targe is on my wish list.
I'm very skeptical about the 9mm/buckshot claim, is there somewhere I can see that tested?
@@Bruva_Ayamhyt Blood and Iron HEMA channel had a video where they tested it 8 years back called "Cold Steel Synthetic Buckler - Gear Review". I've see another video where the 9mm penetrated, but the buckler was leaned up against something so it had no give for the impact.
Interesting review.
This and the APOC broadsword wil be a fine pair, aesthetically speaking.
I agree, or one of the bigger ones.
I like mine. I bought it because of this video.
The bigger sizes are also very good
Cheers Mr.R.I see pros and cons for both, but outside of using a trash can lid for a shield, when I was a boy, I have no experience. Therefore I'll watch and learn. Take care Sir. Till next time. Slan☘️
I used a swimming board as a shield in my early teens. It had the perfect heater shield size and shape, and also long holes near the edges (meant to be where you hold it when swimming), which made perfect attachment points for belts to strap it to your arm.
12" version fits well into a backpack. Upping the self-defense aspects, it would be easy to add metal striking edges (sharpened if you want) at the Noon, 3pm and 6pm (as viewed from handle side). Simple bolts. nuts, washers, and perhaps 3/16" thickness, they wouldn't need to protrude more than 1".
I also picked up the 12" and like it a lot. Very tough piece. I like the idea of adding removable spikes similar to those on some targes and Indian bucklers, since they also make good blade catchers.
I have the 12" plastic one for home defense
I also picked up the 12" because I liked this one so much. Considering getting the large shield.
Shame they didn't put a spike in the middle. I suppose one could drill a hole in it and add it themselves.
Or several spikes for catching the opponent's weapon.
Regarding the shape and grip, I would prefer the plastic buckler that you showed. But I guess I would still prefer it to be metal, if only for historical reasons.
It's grown on me over the several months I've had it, and I don't have to worry about beating it up or keeping the rust at bay. The 12" is REALLY solid.
I can understand that. I have the united cutlery combat commander gladius and also would not like to give that away. Handle it more often than my 'historical' windlass gladius. (which only gets some oiling from time to time) But the modern gladius still is only second place if I had to choose between the two 😀
I have its big brother. No problems.
Yup, picked it up as well! Very solid.
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