How to Make: Brawler Shield (Weapon/Shield HYBRID)

[@ZNA_Productions]

Big thanks to the guy who pointed out I typoed the link to the T-shirt page, the link in the description has been fixed. If any of you bought a shirt to support me, please check to make sure you'rte buying a ZNA shirt and not the unrelated one with the "A" and the lion. Sorry for the mixup.

[@capanser9756]

ZNA Productions thanks

[@DBecconsall]

No problem, glad it's fixed

[@trippbabica8381]

Hey I was wondering two things: -Are you gonna do a fan meet up any time soon? -Would you want to do a challenge video where you make something with nails instead of screw?

[@crackcoursehistory4566]

ZNA Productions I got one of the sweatshirts off the website, I love it man and I love what you do. I want to make his shied so bad right now!!

[@itz_real_notch9813]

if i had money id buy all your merch and weapons n tools n everything from you

[@jamesarmstrong5593]

I do find it pretty distracting when I get hit with an axe

[@wrp0151]

James Armstrong this comment made my day

[@jeremysepulveda610]

😂😂😂 this actually made me laugh

[@annawallace1128]

Thank you,you actually made me laugh

[@cobes11]

I felt the same way in high school in the locker room. So many teenagers spraying axe in there was a visible cloud of it.

[@mehdiradenen4849]

Genius

[@isaachouston8943]

I couldn't figure out what the black stuff coming out of the wood was when he was drilling for the handle. Then I realized it was probably polypropylene.

[@aninymouse1651]

Probably polypropylene.

[@sigspearthumb3904]

Probably polypropylene

[@wjblocks8940]

Isaac Houston you sure? Maybe it's maybelline?

[@Ives1776]

I think it's actually leaches.

[@aninymouse1651]

"leeches"

[@SawdustAndCalluses]

Maybe he was born with it... Maybe it's polypropeline

[@boscorner]

Cameron C. nice

[@mastamind7100]

Damnnnn

[@lukequinlan4523]

It is *probably* *propylene*

[@patrickswagerty4730]

That needs to be on a shirt

[@yani6]

Maybe it's Maybelline.

[@bomblessdodongo3093]

Also you’ve effectively made a Kite Shield. Not an aggressive jab, Kite Shields are rad, just pointing it out

[@Loafusbreadmyre]

That is, in all honesty, the tiniest, least useful kite shield I’ve ever seen then. Good shield, it works and it’s smart, but like, a kite shield is supposed to be waaaaay bigger, and gripped much differently. Kite shields are meant to cover lots of the body, without the weight of “tower” shields. This is a little baby kite shield. Works more like an oddly shaped heater shield if you ask me

[@the_worst_of_friends924]

loaf Bread this shield would be a weapon that’s the point. Using the shield as a weapon was his point.

[@the_worst_of_friends924]

loaf Bread it seems like. The point of this shield is to extend the punch while adding weight and power. While still being able to defend axes and swords.

[@Loafusbreadmyre]

@@the_worst_of_friends924 I know, all I'm saying is if it was a kite shield, It'd be much larger, with more body coverage, and meant specifically to take hits while you use a separate weapon. This is more of a brawler weapon, which can act as a fairly good blocking method as well

[@MrClean-gd5pu]

Pmis

[@themambawarrior2290]

1:30 "You notice a bit of a difference" Just a small one. A tiny. imperceptible, immense difference.

[@darkshado124]

Mom - Hey son, what do you do for a living? ZNA - Make backyard Shields using my chair forge.

[@kriegjaeger]

[See shield] Oh that looks awesome, dude I wanna take a crack at this! [See all tools needed and precision measurements required] Wonder where I can buy one...

[@booty_hunter4207]

@@lestatstaton7856 dang they just straight up yoinked his idea

[@lestatstaton7856]

@@booty_hunter4207 I yoinked it, with permission, because he doesn't sell his stuff. I really wanted one for me and after buying all the tools to make mine, comments were full of people saying they would love to buy one. Lies, cuz I haven't sold a one in the year its been posted.

[@booty_hunter4207]

@@lestatstaton7856 oh dang

[@3nertia]

@@lestatstaton7856 That's because we can't afford it :(

[@ItsBoyRed]

Lol precision measurements, not really

[@dustin7671]

"Today I'm going to take this buckler, and convert it into a slightly larger buckler."

[@madoka7074]

Of the builds I’ve seen in this channel, I’d say this one has the best ratio of “easy to follow” + “time spent” + “fun had while bashing someone’s teeth in” with the final product.

[@zetaalpha3960]

Wow skyrim guards have gotten smarter.

[@kumquatarmy2303]

They wanted to fight dragons like their cousins

[@King-wn9qw]

They have a blade that can’t even cut butter

[@zucclinda9702]

lightly armored means light on your feet smart

[@-NGC-6302-]

while wearing heavy armor

[@vicenteguerrero4461]

I remember when your channel was called nonleathalbychoice

[@krassergamerLP]

Vicente M G xD lol and I wondered where the channel went thx for clearing that up

[@mountain_man1432]

Same here. I found his channel when he posted his homemade weapons 2 video

[@swag_fortnite_god474]

I've been watching since my freshman year of highschool, i graduated a few months ago. Glad to see you still doing your thing, Eli.

[@Harshhaze]

Saps. Im in the same boat boi. Cheers to adult life

[@dawnmaster96]

While rewatching this for the 3rd time now, I realized when you talked about the belts costing you alot of dosh, that you could just buy leather scraps and cut strips from those. Plus Having leather around is super useful in many applications. Usually you get leather leftovers from furniture production and you can get tons of them pretty cheap (at least here in europe) Just an idea to help you save some of that essence of life. Oh yeah By the way I bought a hoodie this past december and I Love it. Keep up the good work Eli and all the best from austria.

[@xanny_land_]

still here after idk how many years. these videos still make me laugh so thank you. God Bless you.

[@juryrigged1654]

Shield bashing. With a one handed shield. That straps to your arm. And is specifically made for punching. I strapped a piece of plywood to my arm as a shield two years ago. It functions the same way. I still have it. Glad someone else smart thought of this too.

[@davidburns8310]

Seriously Alpha auction off some of your builds that are leagal to ship across state lines. Im willing to bet that you have tons of fans who would love to own a ZNA build. Or you could also do a Patreon/Paypal special wherein if someone was to give you like $500 or $1000 you would make them a personal build of their choice and make a video of it.

[@harrellandsons29]

David Burns he wants people to build things themselves, I think

[@davidburns8310]

Blitzfyre I know and I get that but this would be a great way for him to have extra money in the months where business isnt that good. Also he wouldn't have to do this all the time just once in a while.

[@seregarn]

I'd pay every single fee and cost to have him send me something he made to Canada

[@cloutgod1555]

I would pay alot of money for some of this stuff

[@dbop7441]

Definitely worth it

[@roosaxton40]

They should add your weapons to video games

[@dark_lv1135]

Roo Saxton if they give credit

[@pointingsoyjak4271]

They have without giving credit

[@Tahmanakki]

@@pointingsoyjak4271 which games?

[@pointingsoyjak4271]

According to ZNA himself deadrising I think it was the third one, don't quote me though put one of his weapons in the game without asking or giving credit.

[@benjamin-lw5ww]

danger noodle they put it in a video no?

[@levidecker2788]

He weaponized a PokeStop.

[@Bean_Soup]

It’s so damn satisfying to see Eli’s builds come together like this

[@TheNocturnalAlchemist]

Man you are really skilled at what you do. Can tell you have a lot of experience.

[@gublaman]

Dude's come a long way from his throwing sharp square thingies.

[@SirCornholio]

The Nocturnal Alchemist It's not just the experience, he just has a lot of creative genius

[@TheNocturnalAlchemist]

Panther Black I actually have my sub count hidden. Sometimes it shows the person you looked at before for some reason. Just cast the wooden knuckles in aluminum and should have the video out tomorrow. You should check it out.

[@jafnanmeinsamr611]

he got plenty of building experience but anyone who has ever used a shield should know that it was used as a weapon all the time by people like norse warriors during the viking period. the shields were much bigger and their axes heavier so both could kill you no problem

[@Private965]

God, to me these videos are just so soothing for some reason. They make me sleepy sometimes like a lullaby, not saying its boring then I wouldn't be subscribed but it's just so tranquil, keep up the great work my man!

[@aninymouse1651]

I know that feel.

[@Anino_Makata]

It's probably Eli's awesome taste in music. I fall asleep to some of the songs he plays, almost instantly.

[@krassergamerLP]

Pokè-Nerd 21 U should Look Up asmr

[@krassergamerLP]

Pokè-Nerd 21 well not always i love tapping videos without the whispering or mre videos or rain and thunder sounds

[@kylerabago6228]

Its the music plus the sound of the tools

[@ethan_ayotte7590]

Can believe your almost at 1 mill, I remember watching you since before homemade weapons part 3, over 4 years, absolutely love the videos, keep up the great work

[@cloutgod1555]

Ethan _ Ayotte ah I remember too when I was younger watching Eli make weapons out of pencils n stuff

[@thedoctorwillseeunow2233]

Eli, you are probably my favorite KZbinr. You have talent way beyond what I could ever hope to achieve, and you’ve inspired me. Thank you.

[@originalidea7126]

God you're my favorite youtuber, jackass can't unscrew something so he cuts in a dip so he can do it. God your videos are great 10/10 Glad to see that you've adopted the good comedy/meme side since your initial content just building weapons years ago ;p

[@NintendoPolitics]

The ASMR tingles of drills

[@loosemoose4134]

*EXTRA THICC*

[@user-hq2fy5cs1k]

_EXXXTRA THICCC_

[@uravgmichael9633]

E X T R A T H I C C

[@thejuggernautofspades9453]

EXXXTRA THICCC

[@masonsmith2186]

Elliott Larsen hell yeah

[@granola661]

*EXXTTRRA T H I C C*

[@Nobody-yw2yf]

5:20 乇乂ㄒ尺卂 ㄒ卄丨匚匚 No spike on the tip? 7/10

[@willjepson7770]

Siscon Oniichan why only tip

[@PetesCreativeRecycling]

I bet you give all the ladies just the tip. I thinking so spikes so that he could use it on this heavy bag without actually breaking the bag... just like how hes using the fake axe on it.

[@TedLJones]

I want one of these. Wait I have two hands... *Correction: I want 2 of these.*

[@johnathanthomas9291]

Remembers feet I want 4

[@Deepestlist]

Same

[@ikenosis8160]

ELI! There is a semi-light weight sheet metal material called “Titanium 6-4.” It is Titanium with added percentages of Aluminum and Vanadium respectively. I have found even a sheet as thin as less than one quarter inch can stop or deflect a .45 caliber CORBON hollow head round. A sheet of this on the face of the shield would make it bulletproof against pistol fire, whilst keeping the weight low; snazzy. Excellent work as always, magnificent Art!

[@dergroebiertrinkendebar562]

While Training you should try to protect your right arm with your shield, You are extending out way too far, that way your arm is an easy target. instead of a static block, you wanna move the block and strike at the same speed, which is the reason for a lighter, more maneuverable shield. just a suggestion.

[@austinfarr3296]

Keep up the good work. Sweaty Boi.

[@darealrulezbreaker9493]

nice profile pic dude

[@farttartbuttface1680]

Hahaha

[@beardedwolf628]

A shield is usually designed for bashing though. But since a shield bash is quite slow you can't really make it a main feature. Kite shields have a sharp bottom for ramming through the weak spots in downed enemies' armor though, but that was only useful for well-armored knights. It also covers your side as you strike and might block some arrows, not that a plate-clad knight really needs to fear those. Round shields are much better for arrows and better for covering your side as you strike, good to have when your armor isn't as hard as plate. Also you can hit hard as fuck with it. It's slow though. The buckler is the real bashing shield as it's light and quick with enough force to stun even armored opponents. Doesn't cover your side but it has some protective use since it can cover your sword-hand. Useless against arrows though, it's a specialized dueling weapon. Also the name for buckler literally originates from the old Germanic word for "bashing". So yeah you're kinda trying to reinvent the wheel but all in good fun

[@cobes11]

You want real fun? I remade this shield except instead of a boss (since kit shields did not typically have bosses) I added a Spartan Level III+ swimmers fit armor plate. www.spartanarmorsystems.com/ar650-armaply-swimmers-cut-body-armor-set-of-two/ THIS is a shield worth having :) I am also almost done with making my first arming sword, so I will have a fully functional self-made shield and sword.

[@tymercer8789]

hes actually not trying to reinvent something hes just trying to provide more protection while allowing for a faster sheild bash so you can move from enemy to enemy faster and more efficiently

[@Satan-nw4lv]

Crusader Sheild good for taking Jerusalem

[@manicseacucumbers4194]

SATAN Himself DEUS VULT

[@Shadow-gc6le]

I mean its basically a kite shield shaped buckler. Though he cant move it like a buckler so normal buckler and sword stances are gonna be hindered.

[@mikeharlow2723]

ZNA, man I watched your earlier stuff 4-5 years and some how last track of your channel. I came across this just now and I'm glad I did always enjoyed. Glad your still around.

[@anthonyduncan5920]

Really nice thought out design. Looks really functional. Thanks for also showing proper technique on how to tape off and spray with two colors.

[@zapdog_]

When you’re drilling, try clamping a piece of scrap wood to keep it from blowing out the other side.

[@garrslayer]

I am so glad I bought one of your sweatshirts knowing it helps you out!

[@User-fp4gn]

a crusader shield with a flying saucer on it

[@ZNA_Productions]

*X files theme*

[@User-fp4gn]

FUCK YEAH!

[@bennygohome4576]

+Dimostenes Marmatakis sorry sir, this is a Christian server so no swearing

[@User-fp4gn]

i apologize sir

[@solesurvivor6175]

Dimostenes Marmatakis hehehehe

[@IonScrapper]

Shield with spikes on the front, thanks for coming to my TED talk

[@mykulpierce]

Wow! I love it. Your fighting style makes an argument for why going south paw with the shield makes sense. Precision strikes with dominate hand. Haymaker with shield hand.

[@NinjaEsprit]

Look up historical European martial arts or HEMA Bucklers or Viking Shields where just as much a weapon as there paired offensives. I want to a tournament and had my lights knocked out by a coldsteel Buckler. My mask even cut into my eye brow it was the hardest hit I've ever taken in all my 14 years of material arts. That being said love your take on it. Just messaged me here if you want to learn more. I love talking about this kind of stuff

[@lukelee8332]

NinjaEsprit had happened to me too they have way too much mass it's horrible

[@tiggytheimpaler5483]

Dinner plate sized knuckle dusters is how I have always heard them referred too

[@schoolsout15]

@@tiggytheimpaler5483 Knights back in the day must've either had real good padding, or inhumanly tough skulls then. It doesn't matter how good the steel for your armor is, a concussion is a concussion.

[@tiggytheimpaler5483]

@@schoolsout15 definitely, had a buddy that did HMB and got shot in Afghanistan. Said buckler to the sallet was just as shitty as a 7.62 to the helmet in Afghanistan. I now plan on getting one hell if a couch because of it lol

[@jonathanblackburn3874]

Shields were actually used as weapons all the time. But good build man! Keep up the good work!

[@LothricPaladin]

That shield looks badass !

[@skarr4485]

INVADER ZIM sorry sir, this is a Christian server so no swearing

[@antonflax814]

+Brennan VanDellen Badass ain't swearing chuckle nuts.

[@skarr4485]

Anton flax understand have a nice day

[@brunopt2406]

Brennan VanDellen Understandable* have a noce day

[@skarr4485]

Dark Potatex frick

[@CWDude]

You've got some great skills as well as a very strange sense of humor, like myself. I've been a sheet metal fabber for 35 years and you definitely have a bright future, keep it up!

[@dawnredwood9433]

I like that he plugged his patreon and flexed his tool set at the same time

[@alexanderfickleberrythethi913]

Could you make a kobotan. I know it’s not the most exciting weapon but it’s history of where it came from is great and it’s very effective

[@1nkw3ll]

ALEXANDER FICKLEBERRY THE THIRD Kubotan, literally a dowel rod will work as one. However, Eli-style would be an interesting twist

[@stephescobar575]

The man is my hero. winning at youtube

[@stephescobar575]

Also, the dremel thing... done it a million times

[@alejandrogonzales9440]

When are you gonna make that giant blanket fort

[@robbyblanchard6774]

I've been a sub for a very long time and I've been watching your videos even longer. I love that you haven't changed into a mainstream asking for money and doing stuff just for subs. Your channel is the best and my absolute favorite on youtube. once I get my money right you can bet ill be buying merchandise. stay awesome

[@MythWorks]

For anyone wondering, I did the rough math and he is using about a 2 foot by 2 foot piece of plywood for this. The buckler is 12 inches in diameter, so the dimensions of the shield are around 16 inches by 2 3/4 feet

[@dragonmyst71]

Thanks I didn't see the dominions in your video

[@SirCopperBullet]

Would totally dual wield two of those.

[@Archangel71]

Dual Wielding Swords? *I sleep* Dual Wielding Shields!? *Real $#!t?*

[@NerfOfficerAlyx]

We found Sundowner bois

[@jombii-7090]

What, do you think this is Dark Souls!!??

[@bkzander1622]

Then you'd be invincible because nothing can hit you! You'd be too op for the world! Well until someone shoots you at least

[@SirCopperBullet]

Bkzander, the Warlord Meh. Plate armor with a few layers of Kevlar would do the trick.

[@omnomnom2110]

I mean....i wanted to go to bed

[@boombox3136]

do you already have a whole crusader armor? if yes could you show it fully worn? would be awesome!

[@theorangeninja6486]

He has an apocalyptic set he made himself out of diamond plates. It's badass

[@deviljho9995]

DEUS VULT

[@Anino_Makata]

With the ApoCrusader armor, this shield and his new flail, he can become a pretty mean apocalyptic version of the already mean Conqueror from For Honor. He'll be the ApoConqueror. DEUS VULT!!!

[@Orson1928]

Dude this is honestly probably my favorite build you've done. I like how you work with your idea to make it more comfortable or fit in with you. Just like a custom for piece I mean it literally is I just mean I dig lol. Anyways great video

[@jhjhotel]

That thing you did with the carriage bolts and the dremel; Real genius man

[@TheWoah]

What’re you? A MAN or something?!?!?

[@christianumrao]

The Woah tactics

[@justsomerandom5141]

Do you speak English

[@OmegaTrash]

What does that have to do with his comment?

[@魚-m6d]

Randomness

[@doe6081]

Probably Polypropylene

[@izaiahclay7309]

You should make a shield that a weapon can come out of it like a sword

[@franktheprank7336]

Izaiah Clay kzbin.info/www/bejne/ZnKshnlsnqiDoJI That's the answer to your prayers....straight from the middle ages

[@secutorprimus]

Also see: Hungarian Buckler

[@luciusgibbons5272]

probably polypropylene

[@danjbundrick]

Probably polypropylene

[@GrimZombiex]

maybe its maybelline

[@pyew9038]

probably polypropylene

[@Zarvain]

Here is something to consider for future shield builds, rawhide, or its equivalent, if you can find it for cheap (I get you are not planning on getting into a fight with these). Rawhide was placed on both sides of the wood, sandwiching it, to prevent the wood from splitting should a projectile; arrow, bolt, maybe javelin, should pierce it. The last thing you want is for your shield to take a broadhead and split into pieces in the middle of a fight. The stuff is thin enough that it is transparent so paint jobs and designs can still be seen, though not as clearly (this ain't plastic wrap). Anyways not sure if you can find some in your area cheap, maybe ask local hunters to sell you some. Just a thought on making them last longer without investing in really expensive materials. Love your content hope everything works out for you and you can keep doing what you seem to love to do. God bless

[@gagepuffinbarger6939]

There is a certain group of people that dislike this video because they are probably saying “ omg Eli you are teaching young children how to make killing machines. OoooooOOoooOo” come on people these are quality videos that he took time and effort on. Show some respect.

[@user-id9dh3bi4c]

I love the shield, love the channel, however, the boss of your shield (boob thing) is positioned so high a sword or club bouncing from impact would clear the top of the shield and negate the purpose of your shield.

[@johannesaskehov]

I don't get what you mean with "clear the top of the shield".

[@matthewbadger8685]

I think he means skip off of the boss and bounce over the top of the shield, straight into your face.

[@johannesaskehov]

Matthew Morris Yeah, that's what I thougth as well. However, bucklers have been a tried and true weapon throughout history since its invention, and thats what the actual boss of this shield is made out of. It's all about how good you are with it.

[@johannesaskehov]

Matthew Morris thanks for the reply by the way. :)

[@theconeezeanemperor1619]

Actually, Bucklers where rarely used in actual combat, being preferred to be used in duels or sport, and used in conjunction with a light sword such as a rapier. Not only that, but bucklers are used in a unique manor, a completely different way to conventional shields, a way that is not conducive to be used in actual battle. If one was to use a buckler in combat, then anyone with a heavy weapon would either A. break your wrist as the buckler is held by a handle, and lack any support, B. Deflect the blow around it to either the face, arm, neck, well, anywhere but away from the body.

[@pedroetc5005]

Why don't you go to Goodwill to get belts? The are relatively cheap there.

[@alpackz9464]

Just a Christian 🅱️oi making Christian toys

[@chris2944]

Alpackz be ready for the next crusade my brother. Jk

[@wolfwind9658]

The rhyme gets you a like.

[@Countdownsmiles]

That should go on the next hoodie

[@RikkiTheRose]

Christianity is a jewish sect so your overlords allready controll jerusalem.

[@Countdownsmiles]

@Feffnirsbane Christianity is based off of Judaism not part of it, in the same way Islam was based on Christianity. You wouldn't say Sonic fanfiction is part of the franchise. It's just based on it

[@luciboye5585]

i come back to this video once every few months because it reminds me of a time before i was cripplingly depressed

[@carsonsidoli2976]

can we all come to a mutual agreement that this man should be a watch list of some sort

[@calebmyhra6499]

Mate you need to make an amazon affiliate thing, and just link stuff to Amazon.

[@M3iscool]

This is a great idea.

[@MoJosMojo]

You should make a video titled “ad video” and put 40 ads on it. Hehehehe

[@marcus_2316]

MoJo's Mojo I would watch completely through it

[@456creaper]

MoJo's Mojo not even that bad of an idea tho

[@beelover6410]

He would make a lot from people playing it in the background while doing other things.

[@blueshard4632]

MoJo's Mojo Agreed, I'd put it on for background, anything to support the channel

[@Rothyy]

You dont just add how much ads you want on the vid . KZbin foes that

[@devon1672]

What are the exact dimensions of the pics of oak wood?

[@adityaaurora9869]

DJfun it looks like 3/4 inch to 1 inch plywood

[@michaelwolf3424]

It doesn't even look like plywood after its sprayed. That's awesome.

[@erikblarg5498]

Oh ma gawd! You gave me the inspiration for somethin awesome. This shield had me pumped enough, that I've watched it 13 times, and the last 5 times, I have had the nagging thought in the back of my mind. In the " Stab Proof armor" Video he pointed out that a hard steel surface that would deflect a blade can be bad, since al they have to do is swing hard enough and it would deflect around to find a weak spot. A machete swung at the angle iron of the shield could end up with the blade getting deflected toward your shoulder or bicep, of course, worse things could happen with certain circumstances(Deflect into the top of your skull if you raise the shield up point first to protect from a downward swing. But Hear me out for another moment, inch thick oak plywood for base, Beautiful, Polypropylene buckler for a boss BRILLIANT, but replace the angle iron, with 1/4-1/2 inch thick bamboo or some other dense hardwood, cut to 1 inch wide(or whatever width the thickness of the shield you make is)then add a layer of thick rawhide or leather, in front of the bamboo(providing a softer medium that will catch rather than deflect a blade) Secure those layers to the edge of the shield with 1/4 inch steel rivets, be it nails, bolts, or actual pop rivets. Any blade that has enough force behind it to push past the raw hide layer, and somehow deflects against the bamboo or hardwood, would get caught dead in it's tracks by the quarter inch rivet, plus, particularly if you use bolts for the rivet you get a nasty contact point for punching with right? Man I hope you see this, I have the know how, but sadly not the workspace or tools to do projects larger than machete maintenance (I literally just have a couple files, knives and whetstones at the moment) and I would love to see this idea come to life, before the time that I will be able to make it myself, which is far in the future.

[@kalebharris5068]

Build Challenge: no binding materials (nails, screws, glue, etc.)

[@shanecorrigan8524]

Kaleb Harris how tho

[@kalebharris5068]

Shane Corrigan shape prices to fit together and interlock like a puzzle . idk I think it would be cool

[@bigchooch4434]

Shane Corrigan correctly made dovetail joints are strong as h*ck. Its how they made the old 1860s sea chests that you still see around today.

[@communistpotato3204]

Just get a fucking stick.

[@zucclinda9702]

dovetail, biscuit, or dowel joints are probably the only way. also without glue they're d*mn weak

[@TheRealSnhyper]

You know if you really want to help Eli buy him a pack of screws and something made by cold steel.

[@CrownRock1]

Nah, money is probably more useful. He can't pay rent with a basher.

[@Meadiocracy]

CrownRock1 Depends on use.

[@Hippie-uh6fv]

ALMOST to 1 million BIG project planed??

[@nathancole6608]

When i was watching this video i thought it was going to be boring, but as soon as he started to test it out he made it a whole lot cooler. btw hella powerful punch.

[@LeeLee-dingus]

That first shield bash got me good. I've no idea why I thought it was so funny but god damn it killed me.

[@squirrelknight9768]

5:18 that thing looks like the first flash's Helmet... HEEEEEYOOOOOOO EXCELSIOOOOOR

[@bradenfuhrmann9571]

Without the wings

[@stuartskellams3438]

Umm... If your not using a shield as a weapon your doing it wrong

[@pillowmanswe]

best defence is a good offence

[@jjc5475]

dual shields OP

[@junichiroyamashita]

You better read Tate No Yuusha No Nariagari

[@Gormancraft]

Agreed. A shield is already a weapon, actively used in melee not only to deflect, but to strike.

[@aceambling7685]

Do u even sarcasm bro?

[@knifecaviar1397]

PLEASE make a LIT ASS KUKRI

[@LMJee]

Sorry sir, but the is a Christian server so no swearing.

[@fathom493]

KUKRI

[@erichelms6126]

If you want to see a kurkri build the go the thebackyardbowyer's page

[@xx360gamingcomediansxx2]

Knife Caviar yes

[@nordicphyromaniac]

TheRedPanda not when I'm here but I will give the courtesy to sensor them out ****** ******

[@dereksummers4867]

It would be so awesome to see you (or a champion of your choosing) go into one of those medieval mma tournaments with fully kitted knights, just equipped with your creations (and maybe some purchased aspects like chainmail because screw making a full suit of chainmail).

[@OmniHeavy21332]

Honestly the funniest thing to me in this video is Eli's little chuckle after he tries to pull the Carriage bolts out.

[@genesisjulian9524]

make a recurve bow out of that handle 😊

[@mastamind7100]

boklog gaming my thoughts exactly!

[@dragonborn5832]

Eli, do you take HEMA classes? If so, what type?

[@ZNA_Productions]

I don't. Anyone who does could tell you that lol.

[@dragonborn5832]

If you ever take a class in the future, it will definitely fit the theme. You will become even more alpha.

[@OnskuKankku]

What is HEMA?

[@dragonborn5832]

Warship Wilson, H.E.M.A is historical European martial arts. Aka European Kung-Fuuuuuuu!!

[@jalapenoknives4590]

Can u make a kukri

[@heavenly6187]

YYYAAAASSSS

[@BrokenLifeCycle]

A kukri that can be thrown like a boomerang, yeh?

[@jrsul2773]

And with a heat painted version of the ZNA logo on the handle

[@fathom493]

YES

[@kevinstutzman515]

yea back yard bower made one but zna will find a way to make it interesting

[@suheilgonzalez648]

Finally a man who sees the real potential of a shield.

[@AkoladeYT]

its crazy how im back here 4-5 years later after this popped up in the recommended videos for a completely unrelated video. it feels like such a long time ago but it was only 2017. times crazy fr. i loved your videos. ik you aint gonna see this but i hope youre doing well🖤

[@turt_8381]

you should team up with zombie go boom and use a weapon you build like so he can see

[@Judass_0]

He already did :P

[@Alejandro-xn4zu]

GLADIATOR BUFF

[@ledarius2222]

T E N E B R I S

[@Anthony-qk1lk]

*Watching Your Videos Are Satisfying AF. You Hace Defiantly Come Along Way.*

[@cobalt3215]

I have been a subscriber for a while, and I always come back when you make a new video, I just want to thank you because you have helped me through hard times

[@Harshhaze]

W h e r e s M a m m a Z e d n a u g h t E l i ? ! ?

[@eliasaandal8190]

Ok so I was thinking (read this) You need money because every build cost money and all of that. Can’t you start selling your builds? Thoose you use for your daily life like the bench for your PC are something you would keep, but the wepons. If a subbscriber can purchase an exclusive wepon that you have made there are a bigger chance you will make money then just straight out aksing for it. If you sold them for a bit more then they cost to make for example this shield for 150$ I am pretty sure someone would buy it. That would hjelp you with your problem as Well as make subbscribers happy. Sell them either on your webside or on another place (doesn’t matter). The wepon would be exclusive for that person only so to sell them for more then their price to make, are very easy to do. Ps. LIKE SO HE WILL SE THIS and sorry for my bad English

[@austinbazinet6788]

Or auction them (Edit) winner chooses next build to

[@madethisforrestrictedvideo9907]

@@austinbazinet6788 *buys throwing squares from homemade weapons 1 for $5* "Make a nuke"

[@LBDRP]

Eli ,are you out of money,start patreon, please , I want to fund you inspiring by you making videos, please watch them guys,it would make my day

[@walruz011]

He literally talked about his patreon in this video

[@gsghoul4061]

he already has one

[@stephenross5586]

And if ya can’t find it, BUY SHIRTS AND JACKETS BRO, and what about me, I am doing a lot of the stuff like him, I just don’t have the funding to do any of it

[@anonymousprepper1463]

I'll inspire you for funding...

[@LBDRP]

+Anonymous 1 😒

[@cheese-ye8sp]

You deserve more subs than Pewdiepie. You put more effort into 5 videos than he has all of his videos. Props to you man.

[@jacobsantana603]

This is one of my favorite videos, Eli! Well heckin done, my guy!

[@BiggerFudge]

Hey would it be ok if I joined in on the crusader style on my channel Eli? I want to make crusade style weapons but I don't want it to offend you

[@ridemyhog1890]

no he trade marked all crusader style weaponry ever

[@siriuslywastaken]

He's actually planning on building a time machine to go back and sue the original crusaders for stealing his now-trademarked style.

[@jonahmordhaim2705]

yes you can make crusader style weapons and armor.

[@thatguybrody4819]

Is ok.

[@jaedonhurles6766]

Make a video called "ad video" with 1 hour of just ads I'll watch---I stole this from mojo

[@dillondowning9862]

Great idea, and there is no possible way they can demonetize that

[@garrettlatchford6622]

Seconded. Everyone can just play it in the background whilst gaming/studying/etc. I guarantee your fans will show you support and watch it through and through. :D

[@JagEterCoola]

Hell, I'd watch It. Put It on mute and go to sleep with It playing in the background.

[@jooot_6850]

Didn't EmpLemon do that once?

[@garrettlatchford6622]

I'm not sure

[@robeplayer370]

Hakuna matata

[@DrankInnaUbski]

he gonna take back the holy land with that thing

[@Kelvoraax]

I’ve been scrolling through the comments looking for this, lmfao

[@creaper1376]

U know what would make this thing look even better? First, draw a line 1 or 2 inches away from the bust at the long part and keep curving around it until you get around about a 200 to 220 degree angle going around the bust, facing the longer end of the shield. You may notice that it doesn't go all the way to the edge so just go in a straight line until you do. Then cut it and reattach it but with some bars or something in between the two pieces so they have a spaced out effect to each other and you can add to it by spacing them out more, add a more jagged/spiked affect to it, putting random, broken, bits of wood in the space, and/or see-though, coloured plastic in it.