We TESTED Stab Proof Clothing! The results were not what we expected...

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  • @shadiversity
    @shadiversity  10 місяців тому +145

    Checkout Guardian Wear:
    guardianwear.xyz/discount/SHADIV5

    • @EnsignRedshirtRicky
      @EnsignRedshirtRicky 10 місяців тому +5

      The shirt is probably some variant of artificial spider silk.

    • @ArmourArtist
      @ArmourArtist 10 місяців тому +9

      You have tested gambeson, mail, steel plate, tyres, carbon fiber and "stap proof" clothing....... BUT WHAT ABOUT DRAGONS???? lol

    • @tenchraven
      @tenchraven 10 місяців тому +8

      The XYZ domain tells us everything we need. That is the mark of a quality company. But the vest and jacket are interesting. But as Nate accurately points out, "it just sorta happens"- arms, neck, sides

    • @zacharyshoemaker835
      @zacharyshoemaker835 10 місяців тому +2

      Suprised ya'll didnt try pocket knives!

    • @baucherjl
      @baucherjl 10 місяців тому +6

      The fact the banner across the top of their website misspells “shipping” isn’t a good sign

  • @shanerooney7288
    @shanerooney7288 10 місяців тому +2033

    Some of us expected it to be stab-proof.
    Some of us expected it to NOT be stab-proof.
    But none of us expected The Spanish Inquisition.

    • @canadianeh4792
      @canadianeh4792 10 місяців тому +130

      Everyone expected the Spanish Inquisition. There was an Edict of Grace for 30 days when they came into a town where people could come forward, confess their heresies and be forgiven.
      Edit: I like ruining jokes.

    • @jazermano
      @jazermano 10 місяців тому +31

      I only expected the Mexican Inquisition...

    • @highflyer3353
      @highflyer3353 10 місяців тому +16

      No one ever does or ever did.

    • @beowulfsrevenge4369
      @beowulfsrevenge4369 10 місяців тому +24

      Poke them with the SOFT CUSHION!!!!

    • @Extanglia
      @Extanglia 10 місяців тому +17

      Nobody expects the Spanish Inquisition

  • @Stormageddon571
    @Stormageddon571 10 місяців тому +458

    18:00 The way he just casually sinks the knife into Boromir's head just for storage. Comedy gold, that

    • @Neptoid
      @Neptoid 10 місяців тому +4

      Felt a bit risky for me, but yeah for that value sure

    • @LKDesign
      @LKDesign 10 місяців тому +15

      The one time where the addition of an out-of-the-blue Wilhelm scream or something would have been acceptable.

    • @nighthawk6777
      @nighthawk6777 9 місяців тому +2

      Had me rolling lol

    • @GhostlyAnarchy
      @GhostlyAnarchy 8 місяців тому +1

      Poor boromir

    • @Walkop
      @Walkop 8 місяців тому +2

      "Look, that's actually a good design feature" *STORES STABBY HEAD*

  • @deanospimoniful
    @deanospimoniful 10 місяців тому +1006

    So Australians do say, "That's not a knife, this is a knife."

    • @rod4309
      @rod4309 10 місяців тому +75

      noyf

    • @TGPDrunknHick
      @TGPDrunknHick 10 місяців тому +16

      we do after that episode

    • @GAarcher
      @GAarcher 10 місяців тому +5

      *what came first, the londoners, or the australians?*

    • @shanerooney7288
      @shanerooney7288 10 місяців тому +8

      ​@GAarcher
      Londoners = 47 AD
      Australians = ~59,000 BC

    • @11selhj
      @11selhj 10 місяців тому +22

      I see you've played knifey spoony before

  • @BreandanOCiarrai
    @BreandanOCiarrai 10 місяців тому +208

    doing bodyguard work for a VERY high profile/high threat client the general kit for public galas is a Lvl IIIA stab/cut resistant hybrid vest with a Lvl IV ceramic plate in the back under our suits. The hybrid vests can take a helluva beating, being designed to resist icepicks and chisel-point tanto-style blades as well as conventional knives. But I am now left wondering just how well it would stack up to a bec 🤣

    • @bodyno3158
      @bodyno3158 10 місяців тому +47

      If someone landed a bec hit on that high threat client in a gala you guys are either doing the job very wrong or are all just curious about what will happen🤣, I wonder about rondel daggers though.

    • @steemlenn8797
      @steemlenn8797 10 місяців тому +16

      Doesn't matter. Either the VIP woudl be dead from the hole or dead from 5 broken bones poking 5 holes from the blunt force.
      Though I am happy to see this tested in reality if I think of certain VIPs...

    • @Dranok1
      @Dranok1 8 місяців тому +7

      Things you don't want to hear when on close protection duty:
      "Hey Dave, I can't kill him with my bec de corbin, fetch your Lucerne Hammer!"

    • @austindavis4708
      @austindavis4708 7 місяців тому +1

      I mean the ceramic plate might stop it honestly. Those are designed to absorb the energy of an impact by shattering so it might be able to tank it.

    • @SaiTaX_the_Chile_boi
      @SaiTaX_the_Chile_boi 6 місяців тому

      the bec goes through, it doesnt care about your feelings or wishes, and if it doesnt pirece, it bonks.

  • @lankymcswanky2176
    @lankymcswanky2176 10 місяців тому +805

    Seeing these guys in normal clothing just feels plain wrong.

    • @Emperor_Of_Mankind
      @Emperor_Of_Mankind 10 місяців тому +23

      There there, it's only for this video. Go watch another video to recover from this sacrilege. You need more brigantine in your life, no? You came to the right place if so.

    • @TheNapster153
      @TheNapster153 10 місяців тому +10

      Shad must be suffering from a Don Quixote moment

    • @smith7602
      @smith7602 10 місяців тому +28

      When you see your teacher on Saturday at the supermarket

    • @fanaticist
      @fanaticist 10 місяців тому +1

      we've fallen far

    • @kronoscamron7412
      @kronoscamron7412 10 місяців тому

      they do love penetration don't they?

  • @mitchhaelann9215
    @mitchhaelann9215 10 місяців тому +221

    When testing armor, consider applying colored construction chalk to the edges of the weapons so you can mark your strikes, you can color code which weapon is causing which damage.

    • @Disgruntled_Grunt
      @Disgruntled_Grunt 10 місяців тому +23

      That's a great idea

    • @LH_ore
      @LH_ore 9 місяців тому +3

      Yeah, that would really make it more clear.

    • @techpriest6962
      @techpriest6962 5 місяців тому +1

      I agree. This would be ideal.

    • @zombiedoggie2732
      @zombiedoggie2732 4 місяці тому +1

      I say use tailor's chalk, That way if you are wanting to repair for later it isn't permanently stained.

  • @denzel_thegreat1681
    @denzel_thegreat1681 10 місяців тому +2610

    This is for all the British viewers

    • @Basilisk19790
      @Basilisk19790 10 місяців тому +134

      And Germans

    • @Greatcelestialkaligo
      @Greatcelestialkaligo 10 місяців тому +38

      I need this then.

    • @psycomutt
      @psycomutt 10 місяців тому +142

      Sadly enough I think body armor is illegal in a lot of those places. No weapon or armor to protect yourself legally.

    • @joelcallear385
      @joelcallear385 10 місяців тому

      Statistically more likely to get stabbed in the US

    • @eliasbram3710
      @eliasbram3710 10 місяців тому +63

      ​@@psycomutt that sucks...same problem here in Brasil. But i think chainmail is not illegal anywhere lol (i hope so)

  • @mitchhaelann9215
    @mitchhaelann9215 10 місяців тому +204

    Aaaand the australians finally get to make a 'that's not a knife' joke. Been waiting for that for years.

    • @Liethen
      @Liethen 10 місяців тому +5

      sadly they missed the opportunity to use a spoon for the bit.

    • @shadowmanwkp
      @shadowmanwkp 8 місяців тому +2

      How to make Germans in the room angry: by stealing THEIR joke. (That was a Messer FYI)

  • @kingbranden1369
    @kingbranden1369 10 місяців тому +738

    Here are the things I would want to see it tested against:
    Screwdriver, Kitchen Knife, Needle, Scissors, Ice Pick

    • @shadowknightgladstay4856
      @shadowknightgladstay4856 10 місяців тому +60

      The 1000 and 1 other things that the cops confiscate

    • @mandowarrior123
      @mandowarrior123 10 місяців тому +70

      Potato peeler, rusty spoon...

    • @elcidbarrett2901
      @elcidbarrett2901 10 місяців тому +56

      Machete.

    • @Hypershell
      @Hypershell 10 місяців тому +51

      @@mandowarrior123Rusty-spoon-proof clothing is something every human deserves.

    • @tenchraven
      @tenchraven 10 місяців тому +12

      Theoretically slash resistant fabric is cut into pieces with scissors or a rotary cutter, then sewn together with needle and thread. I think a lot of your test either redundant or just to prove to slow children that its not the same thing as plate.

  • @Aikibiker1
    @Aikibiker1 10 місяців тому +57

    Hear is a question for you, maybe even a video idea.
    In my past I worked as a security guard at a hospital. We were issued ballistic vests from a major manufacturer (Second Chance), the vests were custom made to our measurements.
    Working in a hospital we were surrounded by medical equipment and people that knew how to use it. We also had rare periods when things were not crazy and we would get bored. When you get bored you play with the toys available.
    What we learned was that when wearing properly fitted modern body armor, our vital signs were worse then without it. The change in vitals was very rapid. On average my blood pressure would increase by 10 points in the systolic and diastolic. My pulse would increase by 10-15 beats per minute, and my blood oxygenation would drop by 2-3%. These finding where backed up by a study on the effects of wearing body armor conducted by the Indian army. To my knowledge there are no other studies. Probably because no one wants their soldiers or police to stop wearing the stuff for health reasons.
    My question is: Does older armor, like you use and test, have the same negative health effects on the wearer? Not sure how interesting a video that would be, but the idea is free for the taking, just pass it on if you do not use it.

    • @LuffyFanBoy99
      @LuffyFanBoy99 10 місяців тому +6

      very interesting

    • @Ambrosinae
      @Ambrosinae 8 місяців тому +2

      That's interesting! Do you feel like it was due to the weight and compression? And/or is it hard to breathe in it or something?

    • @Aikibiker1
      @Aikibiker1 8 місяців тому +1

      @@Ambrosinae I think it was the compression, but no way to be sure.
      It will never be studied. Can you imagine what would happen if every cop and soldier found out there were long term health effects for wearing armor? The liability for their agencies for mandating it would be insane.

  • @T.BG822
    @T.BG822 10 місяців тому +651

    When a mormon's talking about 'retaking the holy land', Utah starts sweating.

    • @trentenswett6306
      @trentenswett6306 10 місяців тому +36

      So that explains the weather over here. Thanks SHAD!

    • @Burning_Ent
      @Burning_Ent 10 місяців тому +30

      Pretty sure that would actually be Jaxon County Missouri.
      Utah was mearly the place where the US government decided the Mormons were far enough away to not concern themselves with in anything more then passing. Also at that time Utah was called Desseret.

    • @zerabp1130
      @zerabp1130 10 місяців тому +26

      @@Burning_Ent Nah The government continued to bother us in Utah and sent out the army multiple times to make sure we weren't raising an army against the federal government.

    • @Tikuros
      @Tikuros 10 місяців тому +10

      ​@@zerabp1130 Why am I hearing the Far Cry 5 theme while reading this? 😂

    • @Burning_Ent
      @Burning_Ent 10 місяців тому +11

      @@zerabp1130 I knew the government sent the army out of what was technically the union at the time once during the construction of the Salt Lake Temple. This forced the residents of Desseret to bury the foundation of the temple so the army would not believe that they were building a Fortress.

  • @nicholasroach880
    @nicholasroach880 10 місяців тому +70

    By the way yall are the medieval version of Demolition Ranch. Another very good channel.

    • @whytho1690
      @whytho1690 10 місяців тому +8

      Holy smokes. A crossover where Matt can only use the medieval weapons and Shad can only use firearms.🤯

  • @marcogenovesi8570
    @marcogenovesi8570 10 місяців тому +333

    The shirt is classic cut resistant sold as stab resistant

    • @_DarkEmperor
      @_DarkEmperor 10 місяців тому +20

      Those stab resistant materials are not stab-proof, they offer some degree (higher or lower) of protection from stabbing.
      This shirt stopped some attempts of stabbing but not all, hence is stab resistant but not stab-proof.

    • @bungeetoons
      @bungeetoons 10 місяців тому +57

      ​​@@_DarkEmperor do you mean in this video? Or product reviews? Because im pretty sure I saw every stab and thrust go through that shirt. You're totally welcome to just reply with a timestamp or something if you saw what I didn't.

    • @jediknight1294
      @jediknight1294 10 місяців тому +8

      ​@@bungeetoonsthis the main problem is there's sod all coverage, it's resistant not proof and the coverage is dogshit...
      Thing to remember Always GO CUSTOM FIT.

    • @ianhelyar6383
      @ianhelyar6383 10 місяців тому +1

      Yeah I'd expect you to need your ribs strapped afterwards

    • @anomonyous
      @anomonyous 10 місяців тому +46

      ​@@_DarkEmperorBy that logic, you could sell anything as "stab-resistant," because it provides some resistance when stabbing, just by the merit of being in the way.
      Moldy cake, a dead cat, 2 garden gnomes, a Haribo gummy bear, a kebab, ...
      All "stab-resistant."

  • @Naptosis
    @Naptosis 10 місяців тому +19

    As a Londoner, I'm watching to see if these would be good for my morning knife juggling and tactical origami. 🇬🇧

  • @DeanCalaway
    @DeanCalaway 10 місяців тому +205

    It's like modern military armor, it won't offer full coverage, not even close, it's a numbers game where it only covers a percentage of the torso and you just have to cross your fingers.

    • @selenagamya1612
      @selenagamya1612 10 місяців тому +36

      At the end of the day, some protection is better than none

    • @mandowarrior123
      @mandowarrior123 10 місяців тому +9

      Sometime life and death is a numbers game. Sure if you were Salman Rushdie you'd still be missing an eye but would've had a lot less to stick together. Maybe the resistance would've pushed the attack to focus on more lethal areas though, hard to say.

    • @Riceball01
      @Riceball01 10 місяців тому +9

      But the jacket, and possibly the vest, offer less protection than a flak vest does and it's uncertain whether or not it's upgradable like some plate carriers which can add side plates. So it is and isn't comparable to modern military issue body armor.

    • @shmoga
      @shmoga 10 місяців тому +10

      @@Riceball01 then just wear a tank for a jacket. duh.

    • @MA_KA_PA_TIE
      @MA_KA_PA_TIE 10 місяців тому +7

      Military armor is a cost and numbers thing. What's better 20 thousand vests with 60% coverage or 5 thousand vests at 85% for thr same cost.

  • @Just_Pele
    @Just_Pele 10 місяців тому +3

    I have a NIJ-3A+ vest and jacket combo that I wear when I visit sketchy areas, and they aren't overly cumbersome. Even without the plates each will stop a 9mm or a knife, with major bruising, but with plates they're rated up to a .44 Mag.

    • @Shenzhoustab
      @Shenzhoustab 9 місяців тому

      bulletproof vest don't stop stab, you'd clear that misunderstandings. There are also stab test on bulletproof vest video on youtube. good luck, dear bro.

  • @CreepyMF
    @CreepyMF 10 місяців тому +119

    I really liked that jacket, it looks exactly like a jacket i usually wear outside and that's pretty clever of them to design a jacket that doesn't look any different from regular jackets.

    • @meeduoh
      @meeduoh 8 місяців тому

      Not sure if clever or the opposite. I'd prefer intimidate someone out of stabbing me with a big ass armor than being seen as an easy target.

    • @Altair1243WAR
      @Altair1243WAR 8 місяців тому +3

      Aaand exactly. An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure
      Security has ALWAYS been a measure of relative safety. If you look like a harder mark than somebody else, you're less likely to get knifed, assuming no personal grudges
      That said, it's not super wise to fully telegraph exactly what your defences are, because nothing is entirely foolproof and one good stab in the right area can compromise your safety regardless

  • @disgruntledtaco3640
    @disgruntledtaco3640 10 місяців тому +6

    Always appreciate an honest review, thanks for the stress test transparency guys

  • @Katkaddajjen
    @Katkaddajjen 10 місяців тому +49

    I'm kinda starting to dig the continuous squabble between them. It must be difficult to nail the right ammount so it's not too much or too little, but I really like it so far ~

    • @----Jay----
      @----Jay---- 10 місяців тому +5

      Yeah, I think they're starting to learn when to make the right cut for timing. It has run on far too long in past videos, for sure. I'm positive they've seen comments and learned.

  • @shkotayd9749
    @shkotayd9749 10 місяців тому +12

    "Thats a good design feature right there!"
    *Promptly shows the head exposure in brutal fashion*

  • @jonspendrup6886
    @jonspendrup6886 10 місяців тому +197

    Get yourself a man who looks at you the way Tyranth and Shad look at the kriegsmesser 🤣

    • @DH-xw6jp
      @DH-xw6jp 10 місяців тому +20

      I would be uncomfortable if I had men lusting after me like that.
      Women on the other hand... I'd probably still run lol. That much attention can only mean trouble.

    • @merakimelodies8931
      @merakimelodies8931 10 місяців тому +12

      As a man, I’m wanting a woman who looks at me the way Shad looks at his Brigandine. :)

    • @janette2422
      @janette2422 10 місяців тому +6

      as a woman looking for a good man myself....I think I'd get that look if I made my future husband my chili XD

    • @tiffyw92
      @tiffyw92 10 місяців тому +7

      Instructions unclear, I've turned myself into a bioweapon.
      Specifically against mosquitoes, but still.

    • @DJRockford83
      @DJRockford83 10 місяців тому

      ​@@janette2422wear armour and you'll get any guy you like 😂

  • @Spills-y8g
    @Spills-y8g 10 місяців тому +15

    16:02 "Ah, I've seen you played knifey messer before."

  • @Asa-bh7zi
    @Asa-bh7zi 10 місяців тому +200

    That's pretty fascinating, actually. If I had to walk through certain european areas I can't imagine I would regret having those plates on me.

    • @internetbites
      @internetbites 10 місяців тому +32

      *cough* Limerick, Ireland *cough*

    • @TchHry
      @TchHry 10 місяців тому +16

      Sad that it's actually a thing that's being tolerated and encouraged.

    • @mdsign001
      @mdsign001 10 місяців тому +8

      "European areas" 🤷🏼‍♂️

    • @Naptosis
      @Naptosis 10 місяців тому +1

      @@hissingsid6854 London's actually much safer than it used to be. ☺️

    • @rpgadventurer32
      @rpgadventurer32 10 місяців тому +23

      These "areas" shouldn't be what they are now. That's something the local governments are responsible for due to their open border policies. It can and should be reversed.

  • @soldier22881
    @soldier22881 10 місяців тому

    Thanks! love the intro

  • @bmardiney
    @bmardiney 10 місяців тому +76

    Can’t wait for the day when the title says “…and it’s exactly what we expected.” Any day now.

  • @myrddrral
    @myrddrral 10 місяців тому +24

    Style name: "London Casual".

  • @Schwarzlose1908-bw1ve
    @Schwarzlose1908-bw1ve 10 місяців тому +713

    this would be great in London but i think the police might arrest you for having armor without a license.

    • @macekreislahomes1690
      @macekreislahomes1690 10 місяців тому +113

      True, they'd probably find a way to arrest for wearing armor. It might be legal until they upgrade the laws again. In The Union, it's illegal.

    • @KurNorock
      @KurNorock 10 місяців тому +164

      At this point the London police would arrest people for thinking about armor silently.

    • @ricardokojin7
      @ricardokojin7 10 місяців тому +81

      Tbf , if you do get stabbed and "got isekai'd", it may reduce the percentage of native people in london...so it would look good on their government data. (based on their "representation" goals)

    • @ProcyonDei
      @ProcyonDei 10 місяців тому +137

      "If you're happy and you know it, that's illegal!" - UK Legislators

    • @ivandelac764
      @ivandelac764 10 місяців тому +24

      ...and not being an illegal immigrant...

  • @RuralTowner
    @RuralTowner 10 місяців тому +3

    This happened years ago (in the mid 90s) but was a guy who participated in the SCA (Society for Creative Anachronisms) here in the US. Now this was late at night & he had to be at work later but didn't have time to fully change so just put his work shirt on over the chain mail shirt. Turned his back for a moment on a customer at the checkout & suddenly ended up with a knife in his back. The instant surprise that the assault did nothing let the guy overpower his attacker & subdue until cops arrived. When they did it took 2 cops to pull the knife out of the shirt given how well bound up it was in the links. Injuries were minor...just a couple stitches. Pretty sure he kept wearing that mail under his work shirt after that.

  • @beowulfsrevenge4369
    @beowulfsrevenge4369 10 місяців тому +72

    I have a feeling the shirt is more cut resistant than stab resistant....
    Cause that went straight through.

    • @Riceball01
      @Riceball01 10 місяців тому +15

      Not very surprising at all, to the best of my knowledge there is not stab resistant fabric out there, yet, that can stop or resist a stab without multiple layers. Even Kevlar is known to do poorly vs. stabs unless you use lots and lots of layers or unless you glue them together to form solid plates in the same way they make Kevlar helmets.

    • @douglascolquhoun8502
      @douglascolquhoun8502 10 місяців тому +8

      ​@Riceball01 Just multiple layers of nylon works. The old US Army Flak vest will stop a full bore knife trust with deadly intent. Source: Witnessing a knife attack on a battle buddy.
      The attacker was taken to the ground and detained as an enemy combatant.
      Yes, obviously, this was before we got IBA.

  • @DH-xw6jp
    @DH-xw6jp 10 місяців тому +12

    Any chance of yall testing a shark suit?
    It is essentially machine made stainless steel welded (instead of butted or rivited) chainmail.

  • @haitolawrence5986
    @haitolawrence5986 10 місяців тому +134

    Canadian here. I'm starting to think I might actually need something like this...and that is a very real problem. 🙄

    • @krailer1
      @krailer1 10 місяців тому +27

      And it is against the law for you to have certain types of armor. Maybe something needs to be done about that

    • @anonymous-iu4th
      @anonymous-iu4th 10 місяців тому +12

      I live in London and I've considered trying to get ahold of something like this many times. There have been quite a few stabbings around me some random

    • @albertanmotorcyclist6419
      @albertanmotorcyclist6419 10 місяців тому +5

      @@krailer1it’s very province specific. Some provinces need a PAL to acquire armor, some have essentially no armor restrictions

    • @markwalker4485
      @markwalker4485 10 місяців тому +4

      As long as you do not live in the western provinces of Canada (Manitoba west) body armour is legal in Canada including the Territories. I’m in Alberta and can very easily get a permit to wear if I wanted. I think it’s more about the government knowing what you have.

    • @krailer1
      @krailer1 10 місяців тому

      @@markwalker4485The fact that you require a license is evidence that Canada is too far gone. You have restrictions on speech, arms, and assembly. That makes you a nation of servants.

  • @Grubnar
    @Grubnar 10 місяців тому +27

    One of the most British news headline I have ever seen was "Cop's life saved by stab-proof vest ... but her mum had to buy it for her!"
    Also "You don't start with a bazooka when testing armour!" has to be one of the most Shad lines of all times!

    • @tomaszwota1465
      @tomaszwota1465 9 місяців тому +1

      Next episode: "We have acquired a medieval bazooka to test armor with!"

  • @yukiko6137
    @yukiko6137 10 місяців тому +257

    Well well well, newest London fashion

    • @AzguardMike
      @AzguardMike 10 місяців тому +21

      i actually wear stab vest. Live in Hampshire

    • @macekreislahomes1690
      @macekreislahomes1690 10 місяців тому +9

      Good idea.

    • @arnijulian6241
      @arnijulian6241 10 місяців тому +12

      I were workshop brigandine tailored to fit under a sleeveless vests.
      I had my 5th shiving attempt against me by 14 & ever since I do not leave my residence in London without gorged, brig with groin protection & secrete under a cap or hat.
      wear what you please but I will wear 16 to 18 gauge surface hardened steel at 19 Ib's but I did lighten it with some titanium of 1.5 mil gauge but they are cheap though I got as scrap being a former fabrication Engineer till my failed health I would take scrap bit & ends of titanium that no one would miss.
      My brigandine modified over 14 years now weighs 12 & 1/2s Ib's.
      I still trust steel more then Titanium but I'm not as young & fit as I once was since I got corona in 2020 which knocked me side ways.
      If it was not for the cost & hazard I would like plates of silicon carbide as it is a 1/4 the weight of Titanium which is nearly 1/2 the weight of steel.
      Silicon carbide is 9.5 Moh's while hardened steel & titanium is about 6.
      You could make a vest or brig of silicon come out at about 7ib's which is nothing.
      My secrete & gorget is just hardened aluminium at about 3 Moh's but it is far better then nothing from 1st hand experience.
      Aluminium covering your neck in segments under your beard is a massive improvement to ones protection.
      For my limbs I wear a great coat or a thick leather jacket to just below my buttocks & my legs I like tall sturdy boots with putees to knee height.
      You would be surprised what wrapped up decent fabric can sustain against but foot work is best in combat for if you are moving then the opponent shouldn't get at your legs.
      People just think I'm eccentric in my appearance but it is all practical.
      I can wear a suit even & people don't notice so the bulk is not noticeable since I tailored it to by frame.

    • @tuxedoblackfoot
      @tuxedoblackfoot 10 місяців тому

      Read the comment. Kept scrolling. Suddenly it hit. Returned to comment.

    • @Naptosis
      @Naptosis 10 місяців тому +1

      @@arnijulian6241 Are you Batman?

  • @Aufsammelkabbler
    @Aufsammelkabbler 10 місяців тому +7

    It is so good that Nate is there now to balance the team dynamic. With all those sharp and deadly weapons arround...😅
    Jokes aside this was a very interesting video with quite suprising results. I am realy looking forward to the testing of the Raincoat variant. Maybe in a couple of months one of the modern weapons channels makes a gun test for those clothes as well. I'm quite curious wether those plates are actually able to stop small caliber projectiles.

  • @elcidbarrett2901
    @elcidbarrett2901 10 місяців тому +63

    That shirt being slash resistant might be affective against machetes. Might come in handy in certain parts of Europe. 🤔

    • @crimsonemperor2219
      @crimsonemperor2219 10 місяців тому +12

      Heard Haiti also has a machete problem, tho Idk if thats true or not

    • @marvindebot3264
      @marvindebot3264 10 місяців тому +10

      @@crimsonemperor2219 Yes, and large swaths of Africa.

    • @tiagobelo4965
      @tiagobelo4965 10 місяців тому +7

      Honestly not a bad idea as a final line when doing forestry work

    • @urbnctrl
      @urbnctrl 7 місяців тому

      Haiti has more of a US and France problem mate.. ​@@crimsonemperor2219

  • @michaelb465
    @michaelb465 8 місяців тому

    You guys can be ridiculous. This is so awesome. I can't believe I was not recommended this video when y'all posted it.

  • @jackwayne6687
    @jackwayne6687 10 місяців тому +38

    Not only is this for British viewers, this is specifically for those living in Swindon and Birmingham.

    • @Dranok1
      @Dranok1 8 місяців тому

      Nooo! Swindon is safe, you mean Penhill valley...

  • @Feyyore
    @Feyyore 10 місяців тому +6

    Seems good for a casual walk around London.

    • @JohnSmith-f2o
      @JohnSmith-f2o 9 місяців тому

      Yeah sure that stuff might be of some help against ONE amateur. Against someone who knows where to aim, useless. Against a gang also useless Reminder - cowards prefer to attack like packs of hyenas.

    • @ottosump9615
      @ottosump9615 7 місяців тому

      In London, east end youth street gangs stab each other. Elsewhere, you are very, very unlikely to be stabbed. Even if you add the gangs in, still 2x safer for stabbings than anywhere in the USA. I'd walk anywhere any time of day and night in that city, and I have. And you can send your kid to school without them getting shot to death by incels too, obviously.

  • @shadowdramon01
    @shadowdramon01 10 місяців тому +100

    That opening skit, the way Shad and Nate are dressed, I thought it was going to break out into like a gang knife fight, like from an old movie😂

    • @ollehkacb
      @ollehkacb 10 місяців тому +3

      Same

    • @putitawo74
      @putitawo74 10 місяців тому +2

      Considering I just saw West Side Story, I was expecting finger snaps. 😜

  • @TheReaverOfDarkness
    @TheReaverOfDarkness 10 місяців тому +5

    Fun fact: when I was in USMC Boot Camp, we trained with flak jackets, which were a protective clothing not meant to stop any actual ammunition, but hypothetically were able to protect you from shrapnel or knives. They were fairly lightweight and flexible compared to their strength, and were made with a kevlar weave. One of the many things we had to do in training was the bayonet course in which we had to stab a dummy wearing a real flak jacket, and we did not pass the course unless we were able to jam the bayonet through the kevlar and into the dummy.

    • @NigelTolley
      @NigelTolley 9 місяців тому +1

      If you can't get a what, 7kg knife+rifle combo through light armour, you're really not trying!

  • @Arkalidor
    @Arkalidor 10 місяців тому +85

    being nitpicky : the tests on the chainmail are kind of useless as the mail is hanging loose and not resting on a solid body, which significantly changes the dynamics of a stab.

    • @johnchestnut5340
      @johnchestnut5340 10 місяців тому +4

      There is a solid wooden back.

    • @victorro8760
      @victorro8760 10 місяців тому +10

      You can see how much the blade flexes at 19:25 so there's definitely a lot of force going in to it but the question is what the impulse looks like with that setup. I think the biggest problem is that the mail is effectively doubled up because there's nothing in between the front and back of it.

    • @Destroyer_V0
      @Destroyer_V0 10 місяців тому +10

      They have also done proper chainmail testing in past videos, it was mostly done here for quick reference, for those who might not have seen the older videos

    • @tomaszwota1465
      @tomaszwota1465 9 місяців тому

      @@johnchestnut5340 yeah, which is not a body with the chainmail wrapped around. You can stab the wood through the chainmail with a tip fine enough and it will stop the blade -- the wood will. While on a body you can stab the chainmail and with enough force and a purpose shaped blade you will have a chance at ripping the rivets and penetrating the chainmail. Not half a centimeter but a lot more, since there's no wood to stop the blade. ;)
      But yes, they did better tests already.

  • @themightycrixus1131
    @themightycrixus1131 9 місяців тому +1

    This one was quite chaotic, which i usually find kinda annoying but you guys are hilarious together and it just reminds me of being a little kid again and getting so excited with friends for fun shenanigans like this. This is why I love this channel. Thanks guys.

  • @dai_505
    @dai_505 10 місяців тому +48

    Most kevlar isn't stab resistant. Slash yes, but a drop point knife let alone the blades youre using will go right through even a Bullet resistant vest.
    This is why there are vests (Police/Military/Ect) have to be rated for specific types of prevention. You can stab straight through a level 3A vest, which can stop bullets.
    There are Ballistic resistant, Slash resistant, and then Stab/Spike resistant vest ratings. You can get something that is combo rated but they are usually a combo of lower rates armors.
    I would think the shirt is only rated for slash resistant, not spike/stab resistant.
    Reason being is the way Kevlar is woven. The tip of a knife/spike will separate the fibers and puncture something that isn't Spike/Tab rated.

    • @1stCallipostle
      @1stCallipostle 10 місяців тому +4

      That's why cops hate Stilettos so much.
      Goes straight through their fancy little vest all day long.

    • @aaaaaa-gq3dv
      @aaaaaa-gq3dv 10 місяців тому

      But vests are rated for bullets have plates, not kevlar. There's no way you can cut through those plates with a knife.

    • @gehlesen559
      @gehlesen559 10 місяців тому

      ​@@aaaaaa-gq3dvyou can cut past them at the joints

    • @Shenzhoustab
      @Shenzhoustab 9 місяців тому +7

      finally find a professional comment. that's why there are bulletproof standard and rates, stab proof standard and rates, cut proof standard and rates , seperately.

    • @Lanka0Kera
      @Lanka0Kera 9 місяців тому +1

      @@aaaaaa-gq3dv thought they have both; kevlar to tangle the bullet and plate to dissipate the resulting blunt force. Although that'll eventually get into argument what is the plates made of; steel, ceramic, composites..

  • @donnalynnmcclary8027
    @donnalynnmcclary8027 8 місяців тому

    Very entertaining.I appreciate the opportunity to learn so much from y'all's work.

  • @joshbone9888
    @joshbone9888 10 місяців тому +16

    “This is a knife” *holding messer handled sword* correct lol

  • @natetaylor9002
    @natetaylor9002 10 місяців тому +1

    I've always wondered about this! Thanks guys!

  • @berzurksamurai
    @berzurksamurai 10 місяців тому +20

    "We're going to put it up against stuff that it was not... Intended... To try and resist."

  • @Michael_MW
    @Michael_MW 10 місяців тому +2

    LMAO the subtle messer "knife" joke at 16:06 made me laugh way harder than it should have. You guys are great lol

  • @ricardokojin7
    @ricardokojin7 10 місяців тому +22

    To be fair... Katanas can cut reality. Or so I've been told.

  • @Fire0warrior182
    @Fire0warrior182 9 місяців тому +1

    As a Native American of the Southwest, I always thought about getting armor, I do herd sheep's and the most dangerous predators we have are Moutain Lions, I wonder if there are any good armors to get.

  • @AncestorEmpire1
    @AncestorEmpire1 10 місяців тому +78

    Here before Ai creates artificial Emus

    • @tvrkm6897
      @tvrkm6897 10 місяців тому +13

      So the Final Emu War will end with Terminators riding genetically/cybernetically enhanced emus? I need an artist's rendition of this.

    • @Redeye308350
      @Redeye308350 10 місяців тому +4

      Now i want to see Road warrior meets emu terminators

    • @Merilirem
      @Merilirem 10 місяців тому

      No ione ides the emu's@@tvrkm6897

    • @marvindebot3264
      @marvindebot3264 10 місяців тому

      Guys, we do NOT talk about the emu wars, mmkay?

  • @SpiderAds-86
    @SpiderAds-86 10 місяців тому +2

    The thing with the tshirt is that even if it was utterly cut resistant youd still get cut under it. Its so thin it would just push the tshirt into the wound

  • @JennaGetsCreative
    @JennaGetsCreative 10 місяців тому +35

    Before it was revealed that the under shirt was in fact an undershirt from the stab proof line, I thought that was a temple garments joke with the blinding light 🤣

    • @macekreislahomes1690
      @macekreislahomes1690 10 місяців тому +3

      Yes, it is that kind of joke, from a certain point of view. lol

  • @williamalston3324
    @williamalston3324 10 місяців тому +7

    The Beacons are Lit. Gondor Calls for Aid!

  • @grugnotice7746
    @grugnotice7746 10 місяців тому +16

    Bro took the "In Shining Armor" perk.

  • @merakimelodies8931
    @merakimelodies8931 10 місяців тому +3

    Another great video, as always, everyone! I have been a fan of Shadiversity for many years, and I have never ceased to be educated and entertained (as a middle-school teacher, I say edutained, lol) by y’all! Keep it up, you fellas are awesome! 😊

  • @saladinbob
    @saladinbob 9 місяців тому +4

    From a UK perspective, with the exception of the Kitchen knife, you used weapons extremely unlikely to be used in a street attack whilst ignoring the Machete which is frequently used. We have literal machete fights on the streets of some cities and there are frequent attacks with them.

  • @matt_r.2510
    @matt_r.2510 10 місяців тому +2

    This was freaking amazing! Keep up the good work.

  • @dfgerherbduh3102
    @dfgerherbduh3102 10 місяців тому +13

    Normally I’m hesitant to trust the information from sponsored videos however I trust Shad’s choice in sponsorships after his kamikoto video

    • @christophersavignon4191
      @christophersavignon4191 10 місяців тому +3

      Remind me, wasn't Kamikoto the Chinese company selling low-grade trash falsely branded as Japanese knives?
      UA-camrs should really be more careful with their sponsorships.

    • @dfgerherbduh3102
      @dfgerherbduh3102 10 місяців тому

      @@christophersavignon4191 yup! Shad exposed them. It was an excellent video.

  • @teguifer
    @teguifer 10 місяців тому +6

    Shad: poor Boromir, time to fix him
    Also Shad: here, hold this (uses Boromir's head to hold the knife)

  • @dallinadams9422
    @dallinadams9422 10 місяців тому +22

    Definitely nice to have some modernized civilian armor

    • @krailer1
      @krailer1 10 місяців тому +2

      But a plate carrier and rig has soooo many pockets for knick knacks

    • @aaronjaeger6861
      @aaronjaeger6861 10 місяців тому +3

      ​@@krailer1 and snacks

    • @novicedruid8303
      @novicedruid8303 7 місяців тому

      Wonder what a modernised equivalent of a full upper body gambeson would be like, although nobody has tried but I imagine it would offer protection from both blunt force and blade.

  • @python27au
    @python27au 6 місяців тому +1

    22:30 it looks like the difference between that jacket and nothing, is the difference between a bandaid and hours of surgery.

  • @Tikuros
    @Tikuros 10 місяців тому +35

    "- Ready to go medieval on this
    - What? Retaking the Holy Land?"
    😂😂

  • @kyleathology6150
    @kyleathology6150 8 місяців тому

    This is the first video I have had recomended in a long time. hope I see more come up on my feed, love your content

  • @zachj61
    @zachj61 10 місяців тому +11

    Considering that body armour is illegal in Australia for civilians, this could be the best way to protect oneself if you're worried about being attacked.

    • @SurmaSampo
      @SurmaSampo 10 місяців тому +2

      This is body armour. Depending on the state will determine if it meets the legislated criteria.

    • @brokefangmagepunk3685
      @brokefangmagepunk3685 9 місяців тому +1

      Is it all body armour or just bullet resistant armor? I know in Canada in many provinces you need your gun license to get body armour, but stab proof stuff is exempt. They might rule these prohibited if the plates can stop even small arms fire though

  • @Ragatokk
    @Ragatokk 10 місяців тому +1

    The three of you presenting here work pretty well together, nice video.

  • @crwydryny
    @crwydryny 10 місяців тому +11

    "You're unlikely to come up against katanas and rambo knives"
    Shad... you've been to wales. Cardiff at night can be crazy, but next time come to the valleys it what we call a tuesday

    • @Great_Wall_of_Text
      @Great_Wall_of_Text 10 місяців тому +3

      I was in Cardiff last spring. Caught an early train on Saturday with my wife and kids.
      Can confirm.
      The party was getting started when we went to bed. The zombies, who had looked like corpses collapsed on the street all day, started to stir as the sun set.
      People literally rose out of the tall grass in the park near the castle. It was freaking creepy, and we were glad to get inside for the night.
      Down town was a disater area in the morning.
      My ten year old was cursed out by a vagrant just for looking in his direction from thirty feet away. He started following us but backed off when I turned in his direction so the family could skedaddle.
      Loved our visit otherwise. Took a guided Doctor Who tour. Terrance, our tour guide, was fantastic. We kept in touch and exchanged christmas cards. The rest of the city was absolutely lovely as well.
      Shame about the party zombies.

    • @crwydryny
      @crwydryny 10 місяців тому +1

      @@Great_Wall_of_Text 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂
      Honestly this needs to go on Cardiff's tourism page

    • @Great_Wall_of_Text
      @Great_Wall_of_Text 10 місяців тому +4

      @crwydryny I meant every word : )
      Still loved our visit.
      After we got home, I built a wooden castle for the kids. 20x25, and twelve feet at its tallest with four towers and a two story keep.
      The kids named it "Yardiff Castle". Cardiff left an impression : )

  • @haydenwalter3799
    @haydenwalter3799 10 місяців тому +1

    Great video lads!
    I’ve always wondered how well a regular winter jacket would protect you from stabs, it would be really cool if you guys picked up some jackets from a goodwill or something and go to town on them!

  • @andrewbaynard2914
    @andrewbaynard2914 10 місяців тому +3

    16:06 thumbs up for this little gag alone. "It's a knife, guv'nah. Honest!" -courtesy of Lindybeiege

  • @QuiniansBudgetCrafts
    @QuiniansBudgetCrafts 10 місяців тому +2

    something to keep in mind is Kevlar is a name brand, not all fabrics claiming to be Kevlar actually are. Also Kevlar (brand) never claimed to be stab/cut proof. The way their fabric works is like a catchers mitt for blunt projectiles. Anything sharp will just slash the fabric

  • @foxtroika1698
    @foxtroika1698 10 місяців тому +6

    You should probably have put the chainmail on a dummy as it not having a solid surface behind it but just letting it hang affected the test.
    Otherwise no complaints. Interesting clothes.

  • @travelinalaskan
    @travelinalaskan 10 місяців тому +2

    As for the material, usually High Density Polyethylene (HDPE) is used in knife resistant to armor.

    • @Shenzhoustab
      @Shenzhoustab 9 місяців тому +1

      now aramid is more used for stab proof armor.

  • @Whiterin
    @Whiterin 10 місяців тому +6

    Yeah the shirt not being stab proof is a let down, but the fact that a SHIRT stopped a full force slash from a very sharp actual usable sword is pretty damned impressive imo.

    • @tomaszwota1465
      @tomaszwota1465 9 місяців тому

      I'm not sure how it would help if it was "stab proof". Stab proof how, anyway? Even if the fabric didn't break on the stab, the knife - wrapped around the shirt - would still likely break the skin and enter your bowels. ;)

  • @sunkeyavad6528
    @sunkeyavad6528 10 місяців тому +1

    There's a bit of a flaw in your testing method comparison: The chainmail is up against a solid wall taking the full force of any strike, while the figure can fall backwards translating some of the force into movement, meaning it will not take all of it.

  • @zmortis111
    @zmortis111 10 місяців тому +3

    "I doubt you're going to come up against katanas and becks."
    Someone hasn't seen some of the hardware around my house obviously.

  • @leoncaruthers
    @leoncaruthers 10 місяців тому +1

    There are a few armorers out there making titanium mail that ought to be very light compared to steel, but I'd be very curious if it performs equivalently.

  • @TheGuitarChief
    @TheGuitarChief 10 місяців тому +5

    Been watching this channel for years and I FINALLY get to hear them say "THIS is a knife" 😂😂😂

  • @lemarkclr
    @lemarkclr 9 місяців тому +1

    minuto8:03 cuando clavas un cuchillo sin guardia mas te vale poner el pulgar sobre al mango del cuchillo o utilizar ambas manos, por varios motivos, se te puede resbalar la mano sobre el cuchillo, por ejemplo

  • @wsippel
    @wsippel 10 місяців тому +10

    There was a company in Germany back in the late 90's that made titanium chainmail, mainly for bouncers and bodyguards. Quite fashionable, too. Mostly polo shirts, so you could pop the collar to protect the neck, even. I remember there being a lot of interest, but it was stupid expensive, which is probably why I've never seen that armour in real life. Don't think they're still around.

    • @lanasmith4795
      @lanasmith4795 10 місяців тому +2

      There are some manufacturers who make particularly fine stainless steel chain mail all welded together

  • @TenMillionYearProgram42
    @TenMillionYearProgram42 7 місяців тому

    Good rule of thumb to make a guess when it comes to these materials:
    Kevlar (DuPont's para-aramid) is yellow naturally, and so yellow is usually aramid.
    Dyneema (trademarked UHMWPE or cuben fiber) is typically white or light grey. My guess is the shirt is some sort of Dyneema, and is most likely not marketed as "stab proof," but rather "cut resistant" or "slash resistant."
    Which is used and when varies a lot depending on a lot of factors, but these two are the go-to's when designing modern soft armors.
    Just my . 02. Keep kicking ass gentlemen!

  • @angusmacgyver
    @angusmacgyver 10 місяців тому +6

    No bec de corbin resistant armor, how dare I go out at dark 😰

    • @steemlenn8797
      @steemlenn8797 10 місяців тому

      That is. It's called a tank. Qiote unwieldy though, and very disliked at social occasions.

    • @majinnemesis
      @majinnemesis 9 місяців тому

      you need to get like full steel plate armor or something

  • @Dasmaster1
    @Dasmaster1 10 місяців тому +1

    Since chainmail is heavy but can conform to any shape really and the plates are light but has a very specific shape it would make sense to make a hybrid with plates surrounded by chainmail

  • @CRhodesDesign
    @CRhodesDesign 10 місяців тому +11

    Euro Simulator. Unwanted Invasion DLC

    • @lonelystrategos
      @lonelystrategos 10 місяців тому +1

      Oh, I assure you, the invasion is very much wanted. By our corrupt governments, that is.

  • @washingtoncommandcenter5541
    @washingtoncommandcenter5541 10 місяців тому +1

    I think if you're only getting slash resistance the PPSS SlashPro gear is the way to go that stuff laughs off boxcutter blades. If you're going stab-proof you might as well go all out "where permitted" with Safelife FRAS flexible rifle armor that stops everything up to and including 556/7.52x39 PLUS is NIJ Level 3 Spike rated up to 65 joules, solid blunt force protection. It's only 0.73in thick, weighs 5.3lbs and gives you complete wrap-around coverage

  • @Alagachak
    @Alagachak 10 місяців тому +4

    When will they start selling stab resistant clothing that is just clothing but with chainmail & padding inside a jacket?

    • @crimsonemperor2219
      @crimsonemperor2219 10 місяців тому +1

      Don't let that idea go to waste, try and find a way to manufacturer it and make it a reality

  • @Oinnelstan
    @Oinnelstan 10 місяців тому

    @16:48 Insert a maille panel into the side of the garment. High tensile maille panel into side of garment. This would be reasonably light and flexible.

  • @majormajorasic
    @majormajorasic 10 місяців тому

    27:02 Got to have light and full version, light being the current one and better full cover version having segmented plates with the stab resistant fabric being woven into the whole vest/jacket.

  • @unclebob540i3
    @unclebob540i3 10 місяців тому

    Another fun video. A good motorcycle jacket provides tons of cut resistance and can be purchased anywhere. The whole website does not pass the smell test.

  • @Flamewolf14
    @Flamewolf14 10 місяців тому +4

    Nate is just so generous to let the other guys get more pokes and stabs!

  • @ShrockWPS
    @ShrockWPS 10 місяців тому +1

    I'd be very curious to see how the Bec de Corbin would handle modern Level IIIA or Level 4 armor plates.

  • @DamianBloodstone
    @DamianBloodstone 10 місяців тому +1

    I enjoyed this test. There is one big "BUT" in the protection. The force of the hit on the person even if the soft or medium armor doesn't allow it threw. A stopped blade means it is turned into impact damage. Point impact will sometimes do massive impact damage. It is the reason the true thrust proof armor is more hardened. Even bullets stopped by a vest or plate can transmit the bullet damage to impact damage causing a lot of damage. Even the chain mail has this flaw. It might stop something, but the point of impact still causes a lot of damage.
    Take Care and Stay Safe, guys.

  • @Arturiens
    @Arturiens 10 місяців тому +2

    They take a modular approach, sell empty clothing with armor pockets so you can customize the kind of protection you want and help hit a price point that you want.

  • @richard_n
    @richard_n 10 місяців тому

    Thanks for the video guys, I've always wondered how good those shirts, vests, and jackets actually were.

  • @fakshen1973
    @fakshen1973 10 місяців тому +1

    Attacking the side (under the armpit) is great for close proximities... like handshake or hug distance. You can generate more force being able to bring the knife out farther (again in close proximity). If you are behind someone and assuming you're right handed, you can attack the liver. Not having plates on the side is going to be a definite issue against someone that knows what they are doing.

  • @weareharbinger914
    @weareharbinger914 10 місяців тому +1

    If you need a warpick or equivalent to go through the vest, thats not bad. I think they might want to do a slight redesign if the sword went right through the upper back. Australians more than most should know that it is likely to be attacked from behind there and the back of the neck.

  • @Ha1rD1aper
    @Ha1rD1aper 10 місяців тому

    shirt is basically the same as butcher shirt and is at most along the same lines as motorcycle protective shirt/jackets. only ok for glancing slice type cuts and abrasion.

  • @CholericCounterAttack
    @CholericCounterAttack 10 місяців тому +1

    Tyranth continuously keeping you boys honest, and saving the lives of consumers. That's Lawful Good all the way through this video.

  • @embee7434
    @embee7434 9 місяців тому

    Your openings... This is why I love you all.

  • @OllihuAkbar
    @OllihuAkbar 10 місяців тому

    Loved this video! I'd love to see comparisons of other modern stab/cut resistant products in the future, I've considered buying some but there are a lot of options. Wonderhoodie makes a hoodie they claim to be stabproof, but as of now they don't produce any garments that would cover your lower body, and getting stabbed in the femoral artery is common enough for anyone buying stabproof clothes to consider as well - but they're expensive and we don't know just how effective they are!