"Homemade Weapons" Revisited (Ep1. THROWING SQUARES)

I've wanted to make this video for a long time but haven't had the butts to rewatch that first video. Man, that was brutal.

[@Isaac_5.56x45]

Reliving our childhood on KZbin fr fr.

[@danielzavalahuerta]

no cap on god

[@zaereyes6099]

Thank you broooooo

[@SqueakiestChair]

We've come full circle

[@scarecrowforge]

Square you mean :)

[@hawaiihiker6285]

Lol😂

[@SqueakiestChair]

@@scarecrowforge Aahhhh. Good one

[@apollohighnumber]

And it’s « nat dad greit »

[@youretheChrist]

I'm so happy he's persisted

[@SignalJones]

the less hair he has, the more power he has.

[@camonsamon4894]

saitama syndrome

[@chrisjohnson9542]

He is not bald, he's just taller than his hair.

[@madengineer9072]

Reverse Samson

[@jakewhite6903]

Eli's greatest ally...Manscaped.

[@willham1427]

@@chrisjohnson9542he has small poc he’s anything but tall

[@Dionyx_IV]

Haven’t heard the name “NonLethalByChoice” in a hot minute. That takes me back to the good old days of KZbin

[@Copper_Partisan]

Homie remembered his KZbin password

[@CherishableWind]

It's kind of crazy to see the old videos and then the new ones because the production quality and personality/style have been honed so well. Modern Eli CONTINUES to make bangers 😩

[@charder0165]

Ive never been disappointed by your upload schedule because i always forget you exist between uploads, then its a fat rush of serotonin when i see a new upload in my feed and i remember you exist

[@zanyboy8k]

TRUE

[@CharlesGriswold]

Object permanence? We don't need no stinking object permanence.

[@bananarama7319]

THE RETURN OF THE KING

[@theeferret4115]

Was about to type lol

[@kisink4867]

Babe, wake up, new ZNA just dropped

[@Lucas-hd3hk]

Babe wake up new nonlethalbychoice dropped

[@cheeseguru1017]

Babe, wake up, old ZNA just dropped

[@TechnoLogicPC]

The growth one has to experience to feel comfortable and separated enough to revisit your old content is truly respectable. Congrats on makin it this far, Eli.

[@timm1139]

It's been an amazing 16 year journey, Eli. Thanks for taking us along. Here's to 16 more!

[@beastamer1990s]

No way in hell I'm that old

[@timm1139]

@@beastamer1990s Agreed, dude.

[@halfbepis597]

I honestly like the "ding" it makes when they dont stick, its like a M1 garand ping.

[@MrPersona3]

Oh I am so down for this idea Eli

[@Hue5366]

Why are bald shuji

[@MrPersona3]

@@Hue5366 it funny friend made for me

[@StrudelKitty5527]

the original throwing square video got me my first "not everything you see on the internet should be done" talk from my mom, how far we've come

[@kadentimmons6572]

The og homemade weapons will always be a core memory, thank you

[@brettpage1835]

When he put it in the crossbow, the words that popped in my head… and what popped in most men’s heads.. “Hell yea”

[@flochristim9316]

Randomly got you recommended again after what feels a long time of not watching. Im loving the nostalgia, i don't care if it is short videos only. Your content just makes me smile.

[@dariuskeaton1583]

NonLethalByChoice is still one of the hardest names a 14 year old could come up with.

[@grayshadow1856]

The fact that this will be a series fills me with so much square hope

[@andone01red]

I think I subbed around the time of homemade weapons 3, cannot believe we've made it full circle. Incredible, might be the best channel out there

[@IDKwhTEvZ]

Can't let us down if we have 0 expectations 🤣

[@jakewhite6903]

Throwing squares getting the respect they deserve.

[@SqueakiestChair]

Really excited to see how the spring loaded claw/knife thing turns out if you're revisiting your old projects

[@vicecity985]

Hey Eli! Amateur blacksmith here! Lawnmower blades are actually quite soft! This is why they can take a beating. I recommend leaf spring as it is hardenable and quite common at scrap yards or automotive shops of any kind. Keep up the great vids!

[@TheWanderer1000000]

0:10 Hagrid: I shouldn't have said that

[@waltermorgenroth7872]

Wow, i remember being 12 and thinking 14 year old eli was so cool... turning 21 in a couple months now! Time really flies. Thanks for making my day, Eli :)

[@TheModularian]

I FINALLY PLACED IT. Your video form, both in the way you structure your videos, the way you talk, the jokes you make. You give the vibes of the calmer, older brother of Michael Reeves. Love it!

[@whitewall4454]

The nostalgia is peaking. Been watching you since I was 11 and I'm 23 years old now

[@KayakKrazy44]

Honestly glad this showed up on my home page, it feels nice to look at the old vids and me going like “that’s sick” glad you’re still uploading

[@captin2284]

God what a blast from the past. I still remember the days of the scrapwood warhammer and the $15 bow. Keep chuggin' Eli. We love this stuff!

[@MadebyKourmoulis]

I like the part where you said "I'm not going to show you how to make them because I don't want to get deleted" Then proceed to build an entire channel around showing how to build them.

[@saprious5273]

I dont know why but the "legga the bench" gag really got me.

[@commandershepaaarrrdwrex2881]

Can't believe I've been watching you for 16 years

[@christiangolda]

Seeing the thumbnail of this video in my subscriptions gave me unparalleled joy

[@JamesLeger100]

Loving the throw back! Proud to see how far you've come since the early days! I still have one of those old T-spring "H*ck" shirts from like 7 years ago, still wear it on the reg even though its worn out. 10/10

[@harrishayes5120]

The throwback rebuild video format is good, it’s always funny to look back at our younger selves and laugh but improve on it. You definitely inspired me to make more than a few weapons back in my teens. Keep it up bro

[@willfullyoblivious4524]

You don’t let us down man. We love what we get from you cause it’s always authentic

[@DarthChosen]

up next the throwing triangle, then the throwing circle. short vid but great as always man.

[@nick11crafter]

McNally already got the throwing triangle down

[@eel1331]

I started watching this channel around that video time... Now look .. 27 years old and still watching you .... We've come full circle buddy

[@maxc6963]

Nothing like coming back to a ZNA videos after years just to see him using a lawnmower blades lolol classic keep it up bro.

[@maxc6963]

and promising an upload schedule also classic

[@CannibalLecter]

after seeing 01:48 footage of that old school computer set up, bro you made me homesick for a time and place I regret never taking the time to truly appreciate as a kid :/

[@cruzroper8521]

I love you Eli genuinely the funniest man KZbin

[@josh2460]

As someone who’s been here since these vids. It’s so refreshing and amazing to see you remake these but better, great improvements to such a beautiful work of art back then lol 😂

[@gaedikus]

always a treat to get a ZNA video in my feed.

[@loggdoggld]

This video hits just right my dude, as soon as I seen the title I knew it was a banger. Definitely hit me in the feels a little bit too. I grew up watching you pretty much since the beginning and to this day you're still my favorite person on KZbin

[@girunit94]

Ten years ago I would've said I watch cause of the builds and humor. But now I'd refer to you as the best dad youtuber on the platform

[@M01st_Nu6g3t]

I really enjoy when he goes back and remakes his old builds but better.

[@WellDoneOnTheInternetEverybody]

I still listen to April Showers by Proleter fairly often, thanks to you. Used to watch you a lot a while ago but you unfortunately fell out of my algorithm once I changed KZbin profiles. What a nostalgic relief for this to be your most recent video after looking up your channel 4 years later.

[@SheorieKaiser]

Man, i remember the tread plate armor. And the face covered in masks

[@wolfknight2661]

every ZNA video is a blessing

[@nightrunnerstv]

Frick man you really brought back the OG memories!!! I miss those times man youre such an inspiration for me in alot of ways my man its crazy to see how for youve come congrats on being great!

[@yxungyogi2407]

This short video is a perfect way to push what you wanna do into a more planned out video in my opinion and no rush man cause you’re uploads never upset no matter the spacing

[@brayden9908]

When Eli said "NonLethalByChoice", I was like: "Now that is a name I haven't heard in a long time..."

[@zackbryans4982]

As someone who has been watching you since you posted these early videos, it is actually so cool that you are doing this. My favourites were always the pvc pipe bows!

[@Izard-wn6cc]

Man i used to watch your shit so much, probably been about 5 years since I watched one of your videos , because I couldn’t remember your name to try and find the videos and then today you popped up in my recommendations! Glad to see you seem to be doing alright dude and if you see this I just want to thank you for effectively partly making my childhood

[@varuunkaruk]

"im on a time crunch lately" Homie, you had a BABY, its a miracle you have time at all

[@ShroomalShamen]

The pain you felt in the first few seconds was felt aeound the world

[@beowulf22]

my favourite sound is now dwiwiwinnng specifically when 2 sharp 4 sided shapes smack into each other

[@NamacilHDx]

i love the idea and the execution the jokes and the way you work it up kinda, is just genius ... glad to see you posting more regular again :D

[@brandondishion6260]

Listen man, we love every video you put out, regardless of how long they take, you keep doing your thing and we'll keep showing up to watch and support, much love, and God bless

[@LiquidJeM4031]

Wow…. I never thought id relive that memory. I feel old man. Fuckin 22 and you got me over here feeling 45 😭. We missed you man. Glad to see that you posted!!

[@I.Fumblebee.I]

Dark Cailou really got that good stuff in his shed.

[@hiddenlights2809]

Please make this a series - it doesn’t have to be everything but there are def some ones worth revisiting

[@UNTITLEDpod23]

This is peak KZbin right here

[@mason3279]

I found you at Homemade weapons 3. You have inspired many minor injuries, and Dad Lore since. Keep it up. Edit* I followed your stitches tutorial, healed up just fine.

[@cheeriosaltcream]

og zna viewers remember those legendary videos

[@kelvinilori9905]

You saying “non lethal by choice” brought back some memories

[@beastamer1990s]

*THE THROWING SQUARES ARE MAKING A COMEBACK* *HOMEMADE WEAPONS PT.5 BB*

[@beastamer1990s]

Honey, wake up. New homemade weapons just dropped!

[@corbintheintern6229]

Holy hell, my childhood. You're the reason I got into making stuff to begin with.

[@mellowfellow918]

Love how hard the intro goes. The intro has no business going as hard as it does in this the that it is. ❤

[@TheFishinMortician]

I used to watch your half hour videos all the time back in the day.... Always good stuff.

[@Bowsarge]

Dude, haven't seen one of your videos in like, 3 years. Grats for finding your way back to my yt recommendations.

[@koalabro6118]

We're eating good this year! The orchards of silly metalworks are lush and bountiful! The gods of scuffed weapons forging have blessed us with the return of their venerable champion!

[@blamedpanda6674]

Bro I've been here a long time (since a kid) building along to a few videos, you even helped start my blacksmithing career and it's crazy to see you in my recommended ALSO I had no idea this man listened to shakewell

[@dominiccorradini4879]

Keep at it man. Always enjoy seeing that you are posting videos. Made me pursue building stuff and becoming an engineer. Thanks!

[@magicbeetle2292]

I've been watching this guy since day one, i was a pre teen autist obsessed with weapons, still obsessed with weapons but damn has a lot changed

[@snaildad193]

I liked the shorter vid! Easy and to the point. And the nostalgia factor of redoing older builds is awesome too!

[@dunnionrings80085]

Dude knew this video would be a banger with his audience. That Intro slappppped

[@cagepersecond3683]

Be proud man :D That old video lead you to being a happy husband, proud father and a great video maker! Quite a journey!

[@xavier1964]

Eli you're my favorite youtuber. It would really me a lot to me if you continue making content. I was really down today because I had a long day at work and my friends couldn't hang tn, but when I saw that you posted it made me happy.

[@copperhead2693]

Its been how many years and the shaved head still throws me off every time 😂

[@FeelinFine_]

NO WAY LMFAO ive actually been watching since the nonleathalbychoice days, what a nostalgic throwback

[@lukeb6394]

Oh snap bro I just went back and watched the original I can't believe it's been 16 years time really flies but it's wild to see you still at it good for you brother!!

[@HighlanderDA-hd2gm]

Very cool idea to go back to the old videos! Looking forward to seeing more of them.

[@ModMax69]

"Very cool, Kanye"

[@MasterThief117]

How are you so great? I've watched your video since you first started posting them. Your videos have always been fun to watch and you've always been a pretty wholesome person. Keep being you.

[@nosoulnick594]

I’ve been rewatching your videos lately and gotta say, I thought KZbin was recommending an old video to me for a moment. When i realized it was a new video I grinned like a little kid. I’ve said it before but every time you upload everything goes on the back burner. Seeing new content from you makes me a special kind of happy ❤

[@SuperMeethead]

Took me back a fully decade

[@tpoad0079]

Bro this was such a nostalgia trip I remember watching those first vids after hearing you talk about them in Video it’s been ages since the zinc plating lmaoo, love the shorter content as it could lead to less pressure and stress of making something “worthy” 🎉🎉🎉

[@labman472011]

Any day ZNA uploads is a good day. Thank you for starting my weekend off with a banger!

[@lucassurgeon4122]

the hit iof nostalgia from hearing you say nonlethalbychoice was WILD

[@metalwing3]

I can't wait to see the rest of this series! I remember watching your first videos with my little brother back when we were in elementary/ middle school! Keep up the good work!!

[@MDGDUDIE]

ive grown up watching you. everytime you upload its like a little treat.

[@roggeirodiazmeza7927]

This was so much fun just revisiting old stuff like that and remaking it with better knowledge and know how just fun

[@zeushd180]

keep it up eli, we love all your new/old videos :)

[@TheFireMaker117]

Now this is peak content. This is nostaligia with a twist

[@Tideki_]

Always late to your uploads but I’m always so happy to see a zna video when scrolling through my feed❤️

[@thenullduck]

Mann the memories are flooding back

[@Xarl-VIII]

its amazing how i watched that video when it came out far before the daniel tosh showcase. im surprisingly alive and still enjoying your videos. also i still remember that one 20 year old dude was trying to stir up drama with you over the video all those years back

[@andesmountain9178]

I remember the last time I watched a ZNA video was when your forge was a collapsable metal chair, and your anvil was steel bolted into a... piece of a sawhorse? It's nice to see you've got an upgraded shop and still making content!

[@ethanmessinger4798]

I loved watching this when I was young. Dude I swear to got 14 year old you was like the fricking coolest to my like 10 year old brain