Channel: Skallagrim

Category: Education

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Description: Check out the awesome beard products from Beard Sorcery, like oils, balms, conditioners, etc: beardsorcery.com/?ref=0UEFtHWvZEmtD If you haven't seen my review of this reproduction Scottish targe: youtu.be/NBwIPS3JuL0 Sword 'n board is a popular choice for good reason. Shields and bucklers have been tremendously useful as defensive weapons in history, be it on the battlefield or in 1-on-1 duels. They are even still used for personal protection nowadays, in the form of riot or ballistic shields. Functionally they are divided into two main types, based on the way they are constructed and held: Center-grip and strapped shields. What advantages and disadvantages does each have? Let's dive in and take a look at the practical differences. Other relevant videos: Arm Blades & Spiked Shields: Better Than You Think? youtu.be/WW-006LogY0 Trying Out the Chinese Hook Shield (Gou-Rang) youtu.be/RXYltNPlMaM Kicking the Shield - Realistic or Bad Idea? youtu.be/WKn4FmzAQ44 *** Music credits *** Outtakes: "RPG Ambient 3" by Hitctrl opengameart.org/content/rpg-ambient-3 Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 license (CC BY 3.0) Outro: "Highland Storm" by The Slanted Room Records theslantedroom.github.io/steve.yee Used with artist's permission *** Merch *** bonfire.com/store/skallswag *** Support the channel *** Help fund future videos, get bonus content and access to an exclusive Discord server patreon.com/skallagrim subscribestar.com/skallagrim youtube.com/channel/UC3WIohkLkH4GFoMrrWVZZFA/join 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: kultofathena.com/?koa=259 Where to get HEMA gear and practice swords: woodenswords.com/?Click=1799 *** Social media *** How to contact me (can't always reply, as I get too many messages): youtube.com/c/Skallagrim/about See a list of my video uploads: twitter.com/_Skallagrim_ facebook.com/SkallagrimYT #skallagrim #history #weapons