Is POCKET SAND an effective technique in sword-fighting?

We test pocket sand in combat!
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[@ThatCanadianGuy33M]

As someone who has legitimately had sand thrown in his eyes as the opening move of someone jumping me, this tactic is absolutely brutal. Nobody expects someone to throw sand in their eyes, and once it hits your eyes it sticks to them and you're immediately blinded. No pain, only darkness. You go from being prepared for a fight to wondering if you're going to live in an instant. It's terrifically effective, highly recommended if you have to defend yourself.

[@M_u_t_e96024]

Ah one of my victims are here I see and no u didn't get jumped u just couldn't see

[@ThatCanadianGuy33M]

Victim is right. Your ability to defend yourself afterwards is pretty much zero. I'm lucky I made it out with eight stiches and a very minor concussion.

[@blackchibisan8116]

Okay, I know it wasn’t intended, but this exchange has absolutely just fueled aspects of fights in my fiction with this exchange alone.

[@M_u_t_e96024]

@@ThatCanadianGuy33M true 👍 hope all healed well ona serious note

[@M_u_t_e96024]

@@blackchibisan8116 writing a Manga or something?

[@AmarothEng]

Imagine trying to block sand with a lightsaber. You'd be hit by feakin' molten glass. And it would be getting EVERYWHERE.

[@ihateracin]

Yeah but, Jedi also have the force?

[@VeryPeeved]

that's assuming the lightsabers aren't hot enough to make it undergo vaporization or sublimation.

[@KyoryuDiabolos]

Might have saved the younglins against Anakin for sure.😂

[@AmarothEng]

@@VeryPeeved That's a fair point, though I'd argue that if that were the case, then surely, there could be some sand passing close enough around the lightsaber to get molten, but not close enough to get vaporized!

[@gideonmele1556]

Why do you think Anakin hated it so much. Man was ahead of his time

[@ArifRWinandar]

That "confirmed" sequence is amazing, worthy of being in an actual Mythbusters episode.

[@Pauzix]

That was a really nice touch :)

[@melissametivier4]

Right? My jaw actually dropped, and I had to watch it again!

[@markfergerson2145]

Nobody tell Alan Pan...

[@WJS774]

The trouble is that you can't really test what effect sand in your eyes would have without _actually getting sand in your eyes._ Also I think that a much more important thing to test would be how easily you can actually get your hand into your pocket or pouch while someone is trying to stick a sword in you, which was barely touched upon. If you can't _get_ your sand without compromising your defence, that seriously undermines how effective it is as a defence strategy.

[@jamiewarren2307]

I wonder if that's why he recommends pocket sand for a mugging. The idea is that they pull out a sword and you say "No no, let me get my money!" And then you pocket sand the crap out of them.

[@Lockz1111]

I don't think you need to actually get sand in your eyes to test how effective it is, we already know that sand can scratch the lenses of your eyes and cause people to go blind, everyone has also probably felt something hit them in the eye at least once and know the instinctual reaction we have to drop what we're doing and immediately cover our eyes, the only thing that's really in question is how easy you'd be able to access the sand

[@ledocteur7701]

@@jamiewarren2307 that's what I was thinking too, even in a more modern setting : some guy mugs you, you reach for your "wallet" and POCKET SAND ! then you run away. basically equivalent to how pepper sprays are design to be used, reach into your bag, and pull out the pepper spray. in countries like mine, were pepper sprays aren't really all that legal, and guns are extremely rare (even amongst muggers) it might actually make for a decent option.

[@sebastianramsey5019]

i mean if your SCARED of getting it in your eyes its probably good

[@nickelakon5369]

Here's something A lot of areas like training grounds or arenas for fighting actually used sand on the ground (I mean, think about how much you see it for like, Roman gladiator stuff) There's not much fumbling to just shift down and swipe a bunch of sand up and toss it in that scenario.

[@dinodude2597]

Shad incoherently screaming for whatever reason is always the best

[@Likexner]

No, his voice is too shrill.

[@MrDowntemp0]

Then take him to see Barbie again. What an utter chode shad turned out to be. Usub.

[@shadrickwilliams2842]

Shad

[@urielvillanueva9204]

Out all of the references they had made, one to Viva La Dirt League, was not one I would've expected. This why I love these guys, this is why Shad and company are so great

[@slaughterchainsaw]

I couldn't believe it either!

[@jedi_4_hire866]

Personally I'm more surprised by the one piece references, intentional or not

[@OneColeGuy]

What are we? Muggers!

[@allenfox7186]

@@OneColeGuy and what do muggers do?

[@Ethaninja]

@@allenfox7186 We mug people! Soooo

[@MercuryAlphaInc]

... I was a bit worried when Shad said that he had to step aside more due to his health 'n' all but... I'm loving this dynamic. Very "Jamie and Adam from Mythbusters". I like it!

[@KairuHakubi]

Although they probably would have built an eyelid machine custom timed to the fastest eyelid blinking time, to see whether your lids will shield you. But this is a different kind of show ;>

[@Spiceodog]

What surprised me more is the cloak throwing. That just instantly blinded him

[@GeekNewz]

Why did that surprise you? Throwing a cloak or a coat over someone's face mid-fight is a sure way to blind them and make them stop for a moment to get it off, which will benefit you and give you an opening. It's quite intuitive.

[@Spiceodog]

@@GeekNewz it’s just I imagined it would be difficult to land in a way that it stuck to the face rather then just flopping off I guess

[@BH-rx3ue]

get a cloak filled with sand. double trouble

[@Spiceodog]

@@BH-rx3ue soaked in oil, have a torch in the other hand

[@kara9543]

thats not surprising... there id lot of things u can do it with cloak. I saw fencer who wave with cloak in one hand and using sword in other hand

[@bahamutzero4903]

I see a world where pocket sand is so meta, it's almost impossible to actually fight. Imagine, you both open with pocket sand, and then the only thing you're fighting is blindness. It really becomes a spectator sport.

[@kawaiibats2822]

Glasses

[@martabachynsky8545]

@@kawaiibats2822 Or a person who has trained fighting in the dark or blindfolded.

[@Aaa-vp6ug]

Also, those masks that consist of cloth thin enough to see through. Also goggles

[@Princess_Celestia_]

@@Aaa-vp6ug Or just squinting. Works for me when keeping the dust out of my eyes when I'm mowing on a windy day.

[@Aperson84782]

@@martabachynsky8545a person who trained a fight in the dark? But has he fought people who can see in the dark?

[@Colt1775]

I absolutely loved the VLDL reference! On a side note, I imagine if sand is thrown then the opponent wouldn't stop dead in his track, would he be caught by surprise? maybe. But the attacker definitely would still follow through with a second or third strike if they're determined enough. unrleated to all of it though - I hope your health is improving Mr. Shad. We hate to see that you're suffering. :/

[@Reddotzebra]

If you actually managed to hit him in the eyes he might still come at you, but he would have a much harder time hitting you, and leave himself open for you to hit back.

[@mossyj1156]

if you are being robbed you could pretend money is in your pocket then BAM pocket sand your opponent is blind

[@UnusualElan]

yes, i also caught the VLDL reference lol

[@holmesholmes.8784]

thats why it is most effective to perform before or after they done an attack, regardless the case the optimal beginning is that you know an attack is coming, and able to throw the sand

[@trdestruction6678]

LETS GO MUG EMMM!!!!!!!

[@angbandsbane]

One of the Swordtube channels covering the great techniques of Master Dale Gribble? I approve!

[@arethmaran1279]

Except in this case Master Gribble, due to his outstanding reputation, was writing as his Nom-de-plume, Robard 'Rusty' Shackleford.

[@auto_mata]

Sh-sh-sha!

[@Spoonishpls]

*finally*

[@KairuHakubi]

the true ultimate technique is the pocket sandwich

[@aragorn1780]

"Yes officer... I have my ID right.... HERE!" (throws sand in officers face and starts running only to be winded in 5 seconds owing to his chain smoking)

[@badgerchillsky535]

I like the idea that it’s not dirty as long as you yell ‘POCKET SAND!’ 😂 Bandit: “alright, hand over your gol- OH GOD! ME EYES!”… “no fair! you din’t call pocket sand!” 🤣

[@Wreckur4203]

I cast "POCKET SAND!!!"

[@matthewwriter9539]

To be fair, it isn't fair for you to steal all the things I worked so hard for. ...also I cut your arms off as I was talking to you.

[@Brocuzgodlocdunfamdogson]

In the world of anime, Im pretty sure you could be arrested for not yelling out the name of your attack.

[@NemoConsequentae]

Just wait until you hear their followup call of _"MACE!"_

[@thechunkmaster8794]

Dale Gribble approves.

[@spacecowboy5486]

This feels like a legitimate Mythbusters episode and the nostalgia is hitting hard

[@EvetheFurry]

The myth?: could Hank actually kick Dale’s ass

[@ronpetersen2317]

@@EvetheFurry My money is on the bald guy to win that fight

[@mystak3n]

I seriously appreciated the VLDL reference. The muggers were probably one of my favorite dynamics in all, their skits

[@hollowedmajora475]

I wondered how many would get the reference

[@carmenstacy68]

RIP Johnny Hardwick (Dale Gribble). Your super effective technique shall live on!

[@ForestX77]

So Ty and Nate are basically turning the channel into medieval mythbusters…. I dig it.

[@t.kersten7695]

now they have to include the best Parts of every Myth Buster-Video: the Explosions! (distracting an Opponent in a Swordfight by throwing - and igniting - Gunpowder in his Face)

[@osets2117]

​@@t.kersten7695 that one might be too dangerous

[@TytonidaeIndustries]

@@osets2117 nah, thats what Boromir is for, LOL

[@osets2117]

@@TytonidaeIndustries 🤣

[@-.-GAME-.-]

Pun intended? "I dig it."

[@willharper1326]

Yeah. Shad, Tyranth,Nate, and Nathan are the dream team. Best crew Shadiversity has seen, and the recent videos are proving it.

[@forevercatholic243]

Don't forget Kramer!

[@willharper1326]

@@forevercatholic243 And Kramer! Speaking of which, anyone who hasn’t yet go check out the Living Anachronism channel!

[@Gunsandbunsmma]

Very much disagreed. These two are impossible to watch. Shad is my number 1 favorite sword tuber, but children are a curse!

[@reienna6410]

i dunno...ben and oz were kinda nice to have around

[@the3goodlemons]

same i do like Tyran when he does pop culture videos though.. He’s better suited for that.. But i’ll support Shad no matter what he’s just a good guy.

[@locke03]

As someone who has gotten an unexpected facefull of sand before, though not in the context of combat, I can confirm that having sand in your eyes, mouth, and nose is very debilitating and difficult to recover from. Mouth and nose is fine once you recover from the shock of it, but its really hard to get out of your eyes and your vision is basically gone until you do.

[@randominternetguy3537]

Yep. You cry a lot. Water doesn't do much to ease the pain. But it kinda helps to clean it out. The strategy I used was water+crying+more crying+pain for a good 2 hrs until I got it out.

[@mandowarrior123]

​@@randominternetguy3537 i've seen someone use a hosepipe on their eyes for that situation, seemed to expedite the process.

[@konstellashon1364]

Would those dedicated eye wash fountains help? The kind in school chemistry labs.

[@dragonhealer7588]

@@konstellashon1364 Can confirm, yes.

[@joseguadalupemartineztorre9702]

​@@randominternetguy3537 something worse is a handful of cement mix. Even if you take a shower, you'll probably still have some on you after, and then you get concrete clumps in your hair and it'll dry your eyes

[@HiatoPDSS]

Shad has been looking much better from that video where he announced he couldn't run it solo anymore, really hope he makes a full recovery, this format has been so cool too

[@Jagunco]

I like the way this implies that Shad casually prowls around his property in full costume.

[@TanjiroKamado-lf1ii]

Imagine having the best sword and get defeated by sand

[@chengkuoklee5734]

Darth Vader hates that.

[@J_to_the_F]

@@chengkuoklee5734 I saw one answer below this comment and I could have bet anything it was a refference to anikin Skywalker.

[@ВладиславБулаев-л3э]

"I don't like sand..."

[@grimgask8855]

Guara has entered the chat

[@JohnClark-tt2bl]

10 Secrets to fighting! Sith Lords hate these!

[@eugenej.6331]

It's a good day when there's a new Shadiversity video! Keep up the great content!

[@lilthreegame7991]

I already knew that pocket sand would work because growing up I got into a lot of fights (I was a lot angrier as a kid) and if I was outmatched I'd just grab a fistful of that dusty dirt on the ground and chuck it at their face and it never failed. While I knew it would work, I still enjoyed the demonstration and banter to show just how effective it could be

[@42Mrgreenman]

Yeah, sand in the eye is no joke...I've gotten a COUPLE of GRAINS of sand stuck in my eye over my lifetime (I live on the Gulf Coast of Fl) and my god it is something else...it's not necessarily the pain (Though it does sting quite a bit), but your reflexes kick in and your eyes start watering uncontrollably and IF you can open them, you are blinking constantly to clear the sand meaning you can't focus on anything...

[@TheAlison1456]

this new format is fun it's nice that there are different people and it's more dynamic and shad shows up from time to time having a different role

[@Cavouku]

I knew this sounded familiar--back in the "Deadliest Warrior" days, in the Ninja episode, they tested the "black egg", which was an egg-shaped package that was filled with powder intended to blind the opponent for an escape. Quick check on Wikipedia, seems the term "metsubushi" (eye closers) refers to any number of blinding powders or devices to deliver them, including a brass box that you could blow into to spread the powder. The powder, the article suggests, was primarily composed of ashes, mixed with ground pepper, dirt, flour, mud, and sometimes finely ground glass for extra cruelty. It would be interesting to explore the different kinds of metsubushi and their comparable efficacies. If we look at this from an adventuring perspective, we should also consider ease of make and multifunctionality--it may not be prudent to have a pouch dedicated for blinding sand, but perhaps ashes are worth it because ash can be used to make impromptu soap (Jason Kingsley has a video about this).

[@btrando1]

In that episode they were up against the Spartan right? I remember that the Spartan representative was boasting about how they could fight through the pain of the metsubushi or something.

[@Cavouku]

@btrando1 That was the one. Two things, of course: 1. There was a bit of overhypingped if the Spartan (but also the Ninja, so I guess it balances in a way). 2. I'd be willing to grant the Spartan could fight through the pain, but you can't convince me he'd be willing to see through it. Spartans were not trained to be Daredevil.

[@Zthewise]

That episode really bugged me. It definitely felt more biased in the Spartans' favor.

[@lightningpenguin8937]

​@@btrando1 Fighting through the pain is one thing, being blinded is another. You're not gonna be able to power house through that kind of stuff.

[@hbsavage0387]

@@Cavouku ninja’s were just farmers originally who didn’t like the cruelty of some of the Daimyo and Shoguns at that time and would ambush their Samurai as they passed by the rice fields or whatever else they were farming. Which it turns out farm implements are pretty effective weapons. Eventually it evolved into the clans, upgraded farm equipment to actual weapons, and then mythical art of ninjutsu but they were basically just assassins with some family based martial arts training to do said assassinations. That show was crap for any sort of historical accuracy. Cause obviously a ninja would just find some time to kill a target in this case a Spartan when they least expected it. Also the Spartan being killed would be more then likely a captain or just someone who was further up the chain of command for a hit to realistically be put on them. Even if they Spartan just so happens to catch this ninja in the act of trying to take out a captain or senior officer the ninja would just gtfo. The Spartans also used spears so getting sand in someone’s eyes whos a good couple yards away with even a little bit of wind would be impossible. Unless you had some sort of vessel to throw and then it break.

[@makimaki500]

The VLDL muggers reference caught me off-guard, great job guys!

[@VegetaLF7]

Same, loved that bit

[@ZoeLycan]

In D&D I remember one of my Monk characters managed to get and learned to use a WAND of "color spray" so he would use it to both blind opponents or mark them when chasing or even finding invisible opponents

[@Brocuzgodlocdunfamdogson]

I’m reminded of “metsubushi” from feudal Japan. They were like a blowpipe with a reservoir filled with pepper, iron sand or other irritants in the middle. When the user blows into it, a cloud of dust will come out the other side. They also used egg shells or paper sacks filled with irritants (also called metsubushi). These would be torn/cracked and thrown in the face of an enemy or thrown up at the ceiling to create a cloud to deter pursuers.

[@housewilma4904]

is that were the "ninja vanish" troupe came from

[@Brocuzgodlocdunfamdogson]

@@housewilma4904 lol probably

[@gabrielhoelzle8476]

Metsubushi quite literally means "crushing the eyes" in japanese, even in modern martial arts it can refer to any tactic that involves going for someone's eyes too 👀

[@dogbounty1282]

Oh that’s horrible lol. The inventor of braille went blind from metal dust in his fathers shop getting in his eyes

[@BattleKing00]

Even though it's a small detail. I love the effort you guys did to make the myth busters style "confirmed" sign with sand and a sword. It definitely put a smile on my face. Well done.

[@wolfkniteX]

From what I've heard, in feudal japan when Ninja (or Shinobi) were more prevalent and doing the infiltration and espionage work, they had small eggs that were carefully hollowed out, filled with pepper juice or ground up shards of glass, and then painted black to make them more difficult to see. The idea was if they were caught and were close enough to whomever saw them, they'd toss these eggs into their eyes, giving them a chance to escape. It may not be sand (though if the had access to it they might have filled the eggs with them too) but the idea is basically the same. Distract the enemy enough to give yourself an advantage, be it to kill them or to escape.

[@1stCallipostle]

I've heard of several fillings Glass is one, but I've also heard Sand and, as well, Metal shavings. A mixture of the above would probably work fine too

[@mandowarrior123]

Yes, that isn't true. 'Ninja' weapons like that and shuriken, caltrops etc were just in regular use by samurai. Ninja generally didn't carry weapons as spies, those that were assassins tended to use multiple very large calibre and long arquebuses (almost cannons, ambush from prone). Yes, Japan had the first snipers. Oda had half his retainers blown apart by near misses. Samurai really did NOT fight fair though. Ground up glass is essentially sand/quartz anyhow. Glass being melted sand after all. Though, asia didn't really have glass which makes it more dubious. Plenty of sands and nasty volcanic rock ones at that. One used in the west and probably the east is quicklime, used in whitewashing (ground and baked seashells essentially, certainly commonly used) famously it permanently blinds you if you get it in the face, but it'll burn the hell out of your lungs and everything else too. Its been made for as long as humans have been around. Easy to mistake for ground glass though i suppose. You could even use it in the medieval period to heat your food without a fire. To rip some wiki examples; In 80 BC, the Roman general Sertorius deployed choking clouds of caustic lime powder to defeat the Characitani of Hispania, who had taken refuge in inaccessible caves.[23] A similar dust was used in China to quell an armed peasant revolt in 178 AD, when lime chariots equipped with bellows blew limestone powder into the crowds.[24] Quicklime is also thought to have been a component of Greek fire. Upon contact with water, quicklime would increase its temperature above 150 °C (302 °F) and ignite the fuel.[25] David Hume, in his History of England, recounts that early in the reign of Henry III, the English Navy destroyed an invading French fleet by blinding the enemy fleet with quicklime.[26] Quicklime may have been used in medieval naval warfare - up to the use of "lime-mortars" to throw it at the enemy ships.[27]

[@EC-dz4bq]

@@1stCallipostle Sand is glass...

[@SmashToBits]

@@EC-dz4bq No, glass is made from sand, sand and glass are in fact, different... Just like diamonds and pencil lead are both graphite, but diamonds are not pencil lead

[@EC-dz4bq]

@@SmashToBits They are still chemically the same you tard... it is just the physical structure has changes. None of the base elements are changed... now you can add color and clarity However if you have ever seen lightning strike and melt sand... it is still glass. Alignment (Under pressure for diamonds) is the only difference.

[@cryptorcd9352]

I love these two! They are such a nice addition to the Shadoverse

[@Likexner]

Shadiverse

[@workingmothercatlover6699]

I am absolutely loving the new format. Quite entertaining and educational at the same time.

[@marcusc9931]

As the warriors who turned fighting dirty into a form of art, the historical ninjas elaborated on this idea, from using hidden containers that improved range, to using nastier equivalents such as fine iron shavings.

[@biodtox]

When I was a kid me and my friends had this BRILLIANT idea to have snowball fight but with sand. I can personally attest that getting sand in your eyes is devastating.

[@Anomen77]

The problem is that wearing glasses can remove the subconscious reaction of backing away when seeing something go towards your eyes. It doesn't even need to get IN your eyes to be effective. It's very hard to do an accurate test without putting the participants in danger, so it's understandable.

[@steemlenn8797]

No. Glasses do not prevent this at all. Speaking from experience. Also the flinch is a very old, very deep rooted reflex that isn't overriden by 2 generations of glasses wearer.

[@diamondportal77]

Do you mean can't?

[@kahnathara6542]

@@steemlenn8797 Speaking from experience myself. Yes, glasses most certainly can help.

[@tau2213]

Also, in this test, both participants are expecting the sand, when a large part of pocket sand is the surprise factor, I imagine.

[@roycehuepers4325]

In Japan this is called metsubushi and you use rice flour for training. And no as someone who wears glasses, something coming at my face will still make me react.

[@ZendikarMage42750]

I would love more of these Mythbuster inspired videos

[@ho0t0w1]

Agreed, we learned stuff and didn't even realize it.

[@MasterSonicKnight]

shad being in the back for most of the videos now makes his joke scenes even funnier i swear while i miss him explaining things for most of the video, i love the current formula as well, and shad gets the rest he needs, so win-win!

[@FinestFantasyVI]

what happened exactly? I didnt watch his stuff for a while. But how come he was not in his videos? Did something happen to him?

[@MasterSonicKnight]

@@FinestFantasyVI in a nutshell, doing all vids himself was getting rly tiresome for his body, because he'd always be doing a lot of physical activities, and he wasn't being able to get proper rests because of it. now that he has other people helping him he doesn't need to do all that much physical effort, so he can focus on doing other stuff, rest properly and also apparently make some of the funniest jokes during those recordings lol. He didn't stop fully tho, there are some videos here and there where he takes the front again and does stuff, he loves it too much to stop completely

[@FinestFantasyVI]

@@MasterSonicKnight Oh thank goodness he is taking care of his body. Im glad its just rest and nothing worse

[@davidchituras5775]

There was a famous duelist in 19th century Japan whose name i forgot who won all his duels by throwing dirt at his opponents face and then slicing through the forehead of his opponent. He always won. Also Musashi used to throw his short sword at people's faces and come in for the kill while they were reacting to the sharp thing moving towards their face. Love pocket sand testing great video.

[@KRoseCarol]

I love the subtle shout-out to Viva La dirt League with the comment about the muggers. Also with big fan of Mythbusters (don't know if you can get away with using their name) Definitely an interesting variant on functional fandom.

[@ObservantPiratePlus]

Not only pocket sand, but pocket salt. How duelists used to cheat.

[@Knuspabrot]

In that case one might as well swap the salt for lye, for even more effect. Potentially permanent blindness, actually.

[@sakesaurus]

@@Knuspabrot pocket anthrax

[@kennyfordham6208]

​@@sakesaurus Pocket Anthrax??!! 😲😩

[@danieladamczyk4024]

@@sakesaurus Take too long.

[@ric270]

​@@sakesaurus pocket bottle of acid

[@theconqueror7678]

I do like that there’s more content coming from these other guys. I wish it could be Shad, but I want him healthy. Keep it up guys, I love the videos. As long as Shad shows up in the videos for cameos in every video 😆

[@alexanderwiles2003]

honestly one of my fav vids that you've made in the last like year (which is surprising given there's not much shad here but ig it just shows how well the other members of the team fit together) and their playfulness and skits were pure gold

[@aaronmonke6825]

From squirrel tactics to pocket sand Dale Gribble has his own art of war

[@thechunkmaster8794]

Don't forget Monkey Style

[@commanderwill2]

I love Dale Gribble

[@Riokushinaku]

I'm surprised they didn't bring up metsubushi. Its the ninja equivalent of pocket sand. The best part is that it was really used in ancient times, and much more effective than just pocket sand. Creating a visually covering effect with a cloud of ash and physically blinding the opponent with other irritants that were added. Such as ground glass, peppers, and metal filings.

[@burebor9940]

- Who are we!? - We're muggers - And what does muggers do!? - They mugg people - So. Lets. Go. Mugg 'em!

[@BH-rx3ue]

it becomes really fun when you upgrade the pocket sand to powdered glass and curry powder

[@silence___]

You monster. Dried chilli pepper seeds are better

[@jonafen5504]

Spices - pocket spices - is an awesome idea

[@legendofkelamentura]

“It’s coarse & irritating; and it gets everywhere”

[@TechnoMinarchist]

If only the Tuskan Raiders had some pocket sand, maybe Anakin wouldn't have done them in, and the women and the children too!

[@randomlaughable]

@@TechnoMinarchist “Ironic, isn’t it.”

[@JustTooDamnHonest]

Tyranth would make a great bandit especially when he would use Nate for target practice to test out methods of self-defense and also I know that Tyranth wanted to throw sand in Shad's face for a while now.

[@briton1509]

The "stage" presence of these two has improved greatly, I'm glad; This is good content.

[@badgamemaster]

I love seeing how the trio enjoys making the videos.. really some big stick energy.

[@khorix51]

Was pretty apprehensive about the change of hosts but you guys did a great job. Can’t wait to see more 👍

[@davesnavely9088]

Instead of pva glue, which is meant to stick stuff together, perhaps you should use a light oil like vegetable or olive oil to represent the fluid covering the eyes. Excellent video gentlemen!

[@SGTJackMorgan]

Something that Nate certainly hit on was the "flinch factor". Humans have a natural instinct to protect their face from being struck, but that goes even more so for the eyes. That is why untrained fighters will wince and either squint or close their eyes when it looks like they are about to be hit. Shad also hit on a great point too regarding the pepper spray and it plays into that flinch response. I was once upon a time law enforcement and for most people being blasted with OC spray instantly caused them to go on the defensive, but there are cases where they attempt to fight through it.

[@EQ_EnchantX]

I noticed as you throw the sand it does cause the eyes to close for a split second automatically as a reflex. This could possibly give you the opportunity to get a deadly strike in as they recover from closing their eyes.

[@shadowrodney]

I'm definitely using this for my scoundrel archetypes/characters

[@hunkulous1462]

You know you’re up late when you haven’t gone to bed in the Midwest and Shad uploads a video

[@stevensmack]

It's 11am in the UK and I haven't slept 😭 right with u there brotha

[@bet0v966]

Feel ya man, be 5:15 here in Chicago & my butt been in bed since 10 still unable to snooze

[@thnecromaniac]

ow, ow, call us out why don't you

[@trophyscars7364]

same but im on the east coast.

[@WaverenEvermore]

There was once a master of this technique from Arlen Texas. I heard he retired after a potentially fatal near miss when a tunnel he was in collapsed, but he did have a full set of plates, so he must have been dedicated.

[@kevgmei]

I LOVE the VLDL Easter egg at 5:00! And cool to see that Sekiro's pocket sand parry works just the same in real life!

[@Mralien401337]

I am now inspired to create a Sand Wizard for my next Dnd Campaign. He really really likes Sand

[@tennoyamamoto1800]

"I don't like sand, I gets everywhere" IT'S FUNNY BECAUSE IT'S TRUE!

[@TheGreatOlah]

8:23 that sand uppercut was fucking hilarious!!!

[@TheGreatOlah]

You guys are hilarious. The channel is I safe hands Shad, I promise you. Brilliant stuff. Using sand in my next DnD campaign for sure.

[@blackhaulmike]

Yeah, this format will work. Keep it up, Shad & team.

[@SomeDigitalGhost]

At 6:45, seeing Shad in so much pain shouldn't bring me so much joy. He doesn't deserve that.

[@b3ntl33]

I love that he makes the sounds at every throw with the sand halfway through.

[@echowoods4869]

"Gonna put some dirt in your eye" - Maguire of the Spider Order

[@GeekNewz]

Sir Maguire of the Knights of Spider order* to you

[@synthelione3714]

Love that chaotic energy between the two.

[@jonathansefcik473]

I don't care of it sounds bad, but Shad getting sand in his eyes is the funniest thing I've seen all week!

[@devingarrett5800]

I always love the SUPER serious science and history that goes into your content.

[@mudwalkers8338]

As an aspiring novelist, I’m totally putting this in my books now. 😂👍🏼

[@THE_NEW_CRUSADER]

Same bro

[@jurakarok3343]

There is an eye protection that could have been used in medieval times to protect against sand attacks. I could not find the name for it, but it was basically a leather blindfold with thin slits cut into it to see through.

[@heyspookyboogie644]

I normally don’t like when channels are built around primarily 1 person and then you have an episode that’s primarily NOT that person, but not even 1/2 way through this and I’m chuckling. Lol

[@W3bst3rStudio]

It makes me happy that Shad's spirit is all the time with us now, while his body can rest and heal 😇

[@shadowblade5257]

Ninja had something simler to called the black egg. The black egg was hollwed out and filled with sand and glass shards.

[@alexanderfreeman]

Domingo Luis Godinho actually reminds me of Musashi Miyamoto. Musashi become an undefeated sword saint not so through his swordsmanship as through fighting dirty. He'd show up late so his opponents felt worn out waiting for him; he'd show up smelling to high heaven so his opponent couldn't stand the stench; and he also once defeated someone with a really long sword by using a surprise weapon: an even longer oar. This made him stand out in a place where the Japanese swordsmen were "chivalrous" than the knights of Europe.

[@nyaruko-do2ok]

He smelt bad because he didn't bathe

[@alexanderfreeman]

@@nyaruko-do2ok From what I understand, he once chose not to bathe so that he'd smell to high heaven for some duel, but it's a myth that he generally did not bathe at all.

[@nyaruko-do2ok]

@@alexanderfreeman it's not myth it's a fact.

[@alexanderfreeman]

@@nyaruko-do2ok Citation needed then.

[@endymionduni5683]

Medival mythbusting sounds promising, need more of that!!!!

[@raystrife234]

Imagine back in the day someone probably asked the same question like: What would win? This state of the art sword-breaker that could render your opponent's blade useless? Orrrr, dirt

[@Windknightt]

I gotta say, the new direction with Ty and Nate with the bits has been really really entertaining. Glad Shad is able to direct things, and enjoy himself more! (at least from the videos so far)

[@unnero1]

Pocket sand, maybe not much of an advantage. Try pocket CRUSHED GLASS! It's very similar in the texture of glass if you crush it hard enough but if it gets into someone's eye, they do not miss a swing OH NO. Since it's like powder, they instinctivaly go and try rubbing their eyes, which is when the horrorshow begins and they just keep rubbing tiny glass shards and sharp as needles and blades even more deep into their eyes and literally shredding their cornea. That, is one of the most sadistic things one can do in a fight.

[@rickgood1997]

Thats one way to end in jail. Also then you risk cutting your hands. Def way more effective though.

[@LoganLS0]

You are a very sick human.

[@robinswords]

Thanks for the shout out!

[@AncestorEmpire1]

When pocket sand doesn’t work: “SQUIRREL TACTICS!

[@HolyThunder460]

"Shi shaw"

[@birksimon1213]

This is something i have been wanting to see tested for a long time now.

[@prosdad6438]

Good stuff! Couple of thoughts about benefits of pocket sand vs. Pepper spray in modern situations. You don't need to remove a safety for pocket sand. Also even very fine sand won't stay suspended and drift, so you and bystanders are not at risk.

[@A_Medieval_Shadow]

Hi, I would like to compliment the recent content. The changes of this channel are surprisingly good, feels natural and I see a beautiful future of it when it stays this way. You 3 are hillarious to watch and I will keep watching your cool content 👍

[@Yeetus223]

I knew one hell of a martial artist. He would show you some super cool stuff. And one time he said all of these years of training can be stopped with a pocket full of sand.

[@Azerinth]

I think Pocket Salt, flour or other powders could also work if you don't have access to sand. One of my house's DnD memes is using a sack of flour as a smokescreen.

[@owenthompson4071]

As John Taylor says repeatedly in the Nightside series condiments are our Friends salt and pepper packets are easy to carry inconspicuous and a great distraction.

[@konstellashon1364]

@@owenthompson4071 I believe ninja used ground pepper in egg shells.

[@ghostfury1]

And as a plus you can spice up bland food too!

[@benjaminclement8437]

My dad used fine grounded Chili powder in an old Kodak film holder, the guy was kicking and screaming on the ground in pain while dad casually walked away.

[@whatimthinking]

I imagine that pocket sand worked in the same vein of what tasers are now. It's pretty interesting to see how much we evolved

[@mandowarrior123]

They had quicklime too since prehistory used as tear gas. You could pocket that too.

[@TheErubus4077]

This is honestly one of the most enjoyable videos I've seen on KZbin. They were obviously having fun but they were also taking it seriously.

[@shaidrim]

Great Vid Shad! One of this channel best in my opinion. Nate and Ty have fantastic chemistry

[@johnnyher559]

Don't ever doubt dale gribble and his pocket sand

[@mrseerek]

What a fun video, you guys did a great job explaining the mechanical work of it all and kept it funny, well done!

[@rebd00mer93]

Hahah tyranth is so good with the sand. He gets you everytime. I don't even expect where its coming from

[@achvi_rw7095]

I love the Mythbusters and Viva La Dirt League references

[@diablo2048]

Medival Ninjas had hollow eggs filled wiht eggs, pepper and grinded glas. They used it the same way

[@carissamace]

This is an awesome idea. I love the dynamic between these two. And Mediaeval Mythbusting needs to be a regular thing.

[@SlavicPanda]

Who dares approach the mighty sand wizard?!

[@steemlenn8797]

Sand wizards are underrated. Ever pressed your hand on sandpaper and rubbed it will all your power? (If not, don't do it) Now imagine that all over your body, you being in a cloud of sand.

[@roninelenion4805]

Psamathos Psamathides.

[@Linxen]

Love the VLDL reference keep up the good work

[@beejaynick7959]

was looking for this. 🤣🤣

[@werehusky]

love the nods to the viva la dirt leagues skit, plus mythbusting vibe is just great.

[@micahgreen5995]

Time for the upgraded version POCKET GLITTER

[@vsm1456]

I love the format! Although I'd like to hear more from Nate about what he experienced in these tests, how much he pushed the attack and how much of a distraction the sand was.

[@filmfan4]

Love it! Shad's bits were hilarious 😂