Arm Blades & Spiked Shields: Better Than You Think?

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Plenty of video games, movies, and other fantasy fiction features arm claws, wrist blades, and similar weapons. Typically associated with assassins, rogues, barbarians, gladiators, and beastmen. In real-life history they are generally rare, with a few exceptions like the Indian Katar and Pata (sword gauntlet). Is that for a good reason or are they underappreciated? In this video I discuss the practical pros & cons, look at a few historical examples, and show some ideas for effective designs. Older video about the bizarre lantern shield: https://youtu.be/0AIUF6iCPj0 Follow-up video about the best off-hand weapon for adventurers or travelling duelists: https://youtu.be/4t4-VzDI99Y *** Sources / Links *** Roman scissor model by Humster3D https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nOlrjPiA7bY 19th century pata https://www.mandarinmansion.com/item/indian-pata-kutch-style-decor Bladed fantasy shield designs https://www.deviantart.com/jrcoffroniii/art/Kolfel-Blade-Shield-429286225 https://www.artstation.com/artwork/o6L94?__cf_chl_captcha_tk__=pmd_BvS4IMYc6U0ktQ0vsWUSsypcXrlTofVEZL0Z7T.WH.M-1629248551-0-gqNtZGzNAvujcnBszQgl Medieval & renaissance sources https://www.wiktenauer.com/ *** 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