Easter Eggs in Armor?

[@matawaristudio4805]

Ted is an excellent storyteller, I could listen to him all-day

[@HunterThinker]

Yeah, he is great on camera!

[@jeffdroog]

Right!? Should be narrating something.

[@johnkim791]

Me toooo!!!

[@jyvben1520]

or "i could listen to him all day"

Maybe he could do a... TED talk?

[@corrinastanley125]

Wow the Met series just keeps getting better, more armory stories please.

[@tested]

We have one more from this most recent visit. But we hope to go back soon!

[@Extreme__Sitting]

@@testedPlease please go back. This is the most incredible series on arms we've ever seen.

[@jolioding_2253]

@@tested I think a lot of people would also love to see a video if any of you tested hosts went to other collections like the royal armouries

[@Campfire_Bandit]

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[@phant0]

I laughed when I realized that by "You're not doing to need gloves", what he really meant is: "You're not allowed to touch anything"

[@michaelmorrison8679]

he came really close tho. I though Ted was going to tackle Adam.

[@jimmyzhao2673]

I felt sad for Adam. Sure, handling the ornate sword would be off-limits, but I don't see anything wrong with holding the pistols.

[@Spoonbringer]

Then he repeatedly touches his face with his gloves...

[@StonedtotheBones13]

You could see him put his hands back under his arms like "andddd so I'm not tempted" 😂

[@johnbaez8060]

I don’t understand why you can’t touch these things, prolly hung on someone’s wall hundred of years ago, seems dumb to me. Take them out. Idk

[@CavernousVaults]

I'd love to see Adam make a whole series of "What Is That?", I can't even imagine what other historical objects hold secrets.

[@ViviFuchs]

Adam would be one of the best people for such a show. He's got the perfect level of childlike curiosity about how things work.

[@edwardperrault3650]

The armor display at the Met is my favorite place to spend time while my wife is viewing old dresses and such. These glimpses of what goes on in the back room are amazing. More please.

[@tested]

We have one more from this most recent visit! But hopefully we are back soon!

[@wobblysauce]

Woop

[@JarkkoHietaniemi]

These guys NEED their own YT channel.

[@timchamberlain5858]

I love Adam's "Field Trip" videos, doesn't matter where he's going, I'm along for the ride!

[@jimmyzhao2673]

I agree. Super fun !

[@Topcatyo.]

Ted's pride in finding the secret in the helmet was shorter lived than Murad V's reign as Sultan. I love these videos, great stuff

[@bombadil776]

These Met visits are always super fun.

[@michaelmorrison8679]

lol... "it also give you one other opportunity *draws knife* to shank a guy." Adam and Ted are a great combination. I would watch these videos all day.

[@AMTunLimited]

I love that you just talked in another Q&A about how passionate people make for great storytellers, and here's Ted, who took what could have been a few simple "isn't this neat" *moments* and turned them into wonderful stories with historical context and communicating the real *wonder* of finding these little secrets.

[@jwvandegronden]

its an artform, really. And Ted masters it!

[@vigilantcosmicpenguin8721]

Yeah, some of this information could've just been a museum placard, but it's the story behind it that makes it really awesome.

[@HildeTheOkayish]

the hidden ramrod is such a good find! amazing it was unseen while in plain sight. really nicely made!

[@LordNerfherder]

We want more of this dude.

[@Voidmonster]

I have a dressing kit from the 1860s. It's pretty complete -- 2 straight razors, boot pull/buttonhooks, a bottle opener, a mechanical pencil/pen combo in sterling silver, some bottles. That kind of thing. No maker's marks on most of the goods (I especially wanted to know who made the razors). The *pen* however, being sterling, had a maker's mark and date so I could be sure the kit was made by someone in the Mosley family in the 1860s. There's also a mirror for shaving. It's bound in very thin leather which has torn a bit, so I can get a look at what was used for backing between paper and leather (the dye of the leather would otherwise discolor the silver of the mirror). The backing paper was a page from an 1820's business ledger from the Mosleys in Birmingham. It was clearly garbage for them, but it provided vital clues for me.

[@AllanBeam]

This video got me so excited! I was able to trace the history of a Potsdam musket bequeathed to me by my grandfather based on armory marks I found while cleaning it. History is awesome!

[@user-ti8on9zb6y]

I love it, when people have such passion for what they do.

[@kadoj]

Me too, but it can be somewhat vexing when it’s you that so loves what someone else has managed to make their profession… I’m a tad jealous, to be perfectly honest…

[@-MrFozzy-]

@@kadojduuuude, I feel exactly the same! Being someone who was born with LITERALLY zero talents!

[@staceygram5555]

Now they just hire people based on race and gender.

[@kadoj]

@@TheRealBrownShady doesn’t make me love history and interesting arms and armor any less

[@JUNIsLuke]

I was about to say the same thing!

[@andrewmchugh1677]

Ted needs his own channel!

[@PhilippG88]

In most videos, where Adam is present, he is the leading person in the video, even if he is not the one explaining. But Ted totally took over and Adam seems just his sidekick :D Awesome

[@Kuruqan]

It's been such a delight watching Ted share his workshop with Adam, I hope someday we can see Adam share his with Ted and see them work on something whacky together!

[@allthenamesiwantedweretaken]

The reveal of that flexible ramrod was great, everyone at the MET are *stellar* presenters that to excellent jobs at getting you interested.

[@zumuvtuber]

Absolutely love these MET visits! It would be awesome if the Tested crew could collaborate with other museums around the world as well.

[@UncleManuel]

This episode really was just a big "BUT WAIT, THERE'S MORE!"... 😁😁 It always is totally mindblowing how good the old craftsmanship is... 👍👍

[@lyken4]

As a Turkish Muslim I thank you for showing us from our past. Thank you for keeping it in such good condition. And thank you for the conversation with the past.

[@michaelmorrison8679]

the artifacts from the Ottoman Empire some of my favorites. Incredible workmanship!

[@lyken4]

@michaelmorrison8679 indeed, I feel privileged to see these pieces of art.

[@Practicaleyes]

Adam is such a genial nerd and, therefore, a natural educator. I love the way his enthusiasm makes people want to tell and show him stuff and he, in turn, shows it to us. What a blessing!

[@kayagoksoy]

I can watch these for hours non stop. Wish I could visit that museum :l

[@SasquatchPJs]

Nothing better than watching someone who loves what they do talk to someone who loves to learn.

[@Dude691]

It's just a thought but when Mr. Hunter mentioned the name of the French double-barreled pistol as being the (or a) Wendes Pistol, or something like that, I seemed to have one of those, Lightbulb above your head going on moments. I live in Germany and hearing the name, Wendes Pistol, I though it could be called that because the 2 Locks are "wendbar" or in English turnable.

[@hollyevolving]

Adam is an excellent storyteller. But there's also something special about seeing him go on these trips and sharing in his joy at the stories that are told to him. It's great to have both.

[@fabfemme5320]

I love this series. The folks in the armory are great storytellers

[@annwagner5779]

I love conservators! I’ve worked with a lot of them in art museums. They can always show me something I hadn’t seen before - though not unusually quite like that. So cool!

[@thegreyinitiate3680]

I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again. These videos are my absolute favorite thing you’ve ever done on this channel. Absolutely incredible.

[@HildeTheOkayish]

this is such a great channel. I love how I learn something new every time from people who are clearly exited by the work they do! whether it's Adam working in his cave, visiting a workshop, or someone showing of a new gadget. Everyone is so truly interested in what they do which in turn makes me interested! This video is no exception :)

[@tested]

Thank you very much! We appreciate your comment and sentiment!

[@TravisSprouse]

Ted is a gem.

[@tested]

He is!

[@ExplorersPack]

Fun fact: "Wender" does actually not refer to the inventor of the turn-over system. The word "wenden" means "to turn over" German and was then used for this particular system of twisting barrels on flintlock guns.

[@juliadagnall5816]

I love the MET and getting to peek behind the curtain and see what goes on behind the scenes and all the cool things they’ve learned over time is such a treat!

[@loganyoung2408]

Would love to see Adam hang out with Ian from forgotten weapons. I’m sure he’d totally gush over some of the mechanics and craftsmanship

[@tested]

Could YOU see any of these surprises coming? The MET's Arms and Armor Department: www.metmuseum.org/about-the-met/collection-areas/arms-and-armor Full playlist of MET armor videos: kzbin.info/www/bejne/hJeWl2eCjJign80

[@abbofun9022]

Was completely flabbergasted by actually all of them, the secret compartment behind the gemstone took the price though. Utterly fascinating, please do keep them Met videos coming, they’re brilliant.

[@KingCobbones]

I suspected something was hidden in the stock, but not a full-length ramrod.

[@troyplumer8589]

BUT WAIT! THERE'S MORE! (marvelous!)

[@macdavid20]

Guessed the ramrod, what beautiful nuggets, MOMA armoury brings history to life … unfortunate the numerous stories are not open to the world … more please

[@mytube001]

To be fair, the second he mentioned that they thought the ramrod was missing, I immediately though of the knob at the end of the stock. But I expected it to be a truly flexible object, essentially a steel spring, full length, in a curved compartment going all the way forward between the barrels. Didn't expect a folding one!

[@jeromethiel4323]

This was amazing! The crafts people of old were just as creative and sneaky as people are today. We like to think that we've advanced technologically, and we have, but ancient people were just as clever as we are, they just didn't have as much accumulated knowledge to draw upon. We literally stand on the shoulders of the innovators who came before us.

[@jaredbutler957]

Lowkey my favorite series on this channel. The interesting and beautiful historical pieces beside Adam’s unyielding enthusiasm is just so pleasing to watch.

[@b62boom1]

I've worked in and around museums, this has absolutely blown my mind!!!

[@TheVerendus]

Absolutely lovely video. I love these MET people, everyone is so passionate and enthused about these priceless pieces of history. That sword and scabbard had me speechless!

[@timd7709]

as someone who was once making armor, i'm just loving this series.... it's soooo amazing.. but what i love the most, is their love for this...

[@StodaGryph]

I love it so much when someone is SO enthusiastic (and knowledgeable) about what they work with. Especially specialists.

[@meltedplasticarmyguy]

I am a carpenter by trade, and most of my work has been in commercial construction. Every job I go on, I leave little “Easter eggs” hidden in walls. Typically, they are just little drawings, but I have also left jokes and quotes of the people who were on-site. With everything, I leave my initials with the date. I know most will get destroyed if the place is demolished, or thrown out if found. It's my hope that after I'm dead and gone that someone might find something I left and collect it as a curiosity. They may not know who I was, or what I did, but a part of me would remain.

[@hemmydall]

This has been a great series of videos. Between this and the channel Tod's Workshop, there is a lot of information on armor! I think Adam would appreciate Tod's approach and knowledge on the subject. He's a bit of a mythbuster himself.

[@jcollif]

These episodes are my favorite. Every time I see them pop up....I immediately click on them. Keep them coming.

[@tested]

We love filming there and hanging out.

[@nigelcarren]

In my capacity as Armour restorer I have had dealings with The Met and they are approachable and wonderfully open-minded unlike some of the other 'institutions'. That Groucho Marx joke applies here. Long may they reign. 🇬🇧⚔️🇺🇲

[@tinovanderzwanphonocave544]

I have a functioning Flintlock pistol from 1786 of the British Navy with the Anker stamped on the side and top I fire blanks every year at New years from 12 o clock onwards sometimes I also use a wig mechanism blunderbuss to fire bolds extracted from a Roman candle fireworks.

[@AndrewJohnClive]

Adam, what a privilege you give us sharing these moments with such -expel. Thank you so much. This is priceless!❤❤❤

[@rwhite28]

Adam at the Met should be a Netflix show!

[@xlasingx]

..absolute gorgeous work and devices.. ..standing ovation..

[@somedude6161]

The vids where Adam looks at old stuff like this and the book binding are the best. Adam really is the first man!

[@stevemuzak8526]

When I visit Metropolitan Museum of Art I spent hours in armory section. It's insane. Details and craftsmanship is over the top amazing.

[@ostekuste3646]

I have actually been privileged to inspect and handle a sword similar to that one in a museum collection. Amazing craftsmanship and surprisingly lightweight compared to many European contemporaries. The less decorated battle tested ones feel wickedly efficient in the hand. Speaking of hands, the most surprising thing about them is the hilt. Very small to my mind, and I am not a large person nor do I have large hands but I could barely get a four finger grip.

[@robert8321]

Adam, I'm 59 and I am living my life vicariously through you. You are nailing everything that I have ever taken interest into, and you are there touching this stuff. My Normandy experience is my most Paramount one. A genuine "thank you."

[@junkyardog6621]

I have an old 1960's Benjamin Sheridan 392 .20 cal pellet gun that I got a a young boy. Removed the stock and dissasebled before cleaning and lubing. Ended up drilling a hole in the wood buttstock to hold a few "backup" pellets.

[@crusherbmx]

I had the exact same reaction as Adam when he twisted the barrel. Too cool!

[@JonoChromatic]

Love it. I really enjoy hearing about the different types of armour and weapons. The craftsmanship is mind-blowing.

[@user-neo71665]

As a gun nut and smith that hidden ramrod just blows me away. Always learn something new.

[@jamesbarisitz4794]

What a privilege to examine these things up close. Clever artisans!

[@alwaysfallingshort]

Adam has been told "Look with your eyes, not with your hands" more than once :P

[@motorhearttk8360]

I absolutely love this series on the MET, keep 'em coming, please!

[@AllLiveRounds]

These are the best videos you come out with! I could watch videos like this all day!

[@patrickdiehl6813]

Such a cool video, I was riveted to my screen watching it. The over and under pistol is amazing!

[@crbielert]

Yet another out of the park video from the Met. Thank you so much. I wish I could just live in there.

[@Garfunkels_Funky_Uncle]

I would love for the MET's Arms and Armor Department to have their own separate KZbin channel where they show off items in the collection and their secrets!

[@riosecco4142]

Well! This has to be my the dream job I never knew esisited. Could you imagine working with all these pieces from history and imagining the stories they could tell. fascinating!

[@polton00]

I wish these videos would never end, thank you guys for preserving history and showing it

[@luckyskaven13]

What a great storyteller! I love his presentation style and flow.

[@kimmipops5143]

These episodes with Ted are just brilliant!

[@privacyvalued4134]

Clicked expecting actual Easter Eggs covered in armor. Those are beautiful, elegant pieces. Almost no one makes such beautiful, functional works of art anymore. If it's a gun, it's just whatever minimally gets the job done - no intricate scrollwork. That sword is phenomenal. I have no idea how they managed to bind those gemstones to the metalwork. Obviously not designed for ceremonial purposes rather than battle. I still want to see actual eggs covered in actual armor. People have done amazing artwork with eggshells before.

[@hingedelephant]

That was the most “Objectivity” Tested I think I’ve ever seen. Nicely done.

[@LudwigWWall]

The holes on the flexible ramrod gun (right next to the trumpet dragon) makes me think this gun can also be played as a flute after removing the rod.

[@timberrecycling]

this might be the best MET video so far!!

[@wildrunner101]

Love these! Please do all the museum visits.

[@isaace436]

We hear so much about this Hermes, it would be awesome if Adam was able to meet and interview him someday!

[@elizabethsloan3192]

I am so envious! I’d love to get to see that shop in person! That double barrel pistol is so awesome, are there more like it out there? How unique is it?

[@sk8mysterion]

What a likable and competent guy👌

[@MrgnFlnn67]

It really feels like these weapons and armors came from another dimension

[@townazier]

Finally gunpowder weapons! I was looking forward to this since your first MET video.

[@waterup380]

glad 2023 tested video with Adam series are the best thing to watch.

[@roeberdt-bT.1021]

..."roar of the seahorse".,... And thats a good back up, kinda surprised one of the sections of the folding ram~rod wasn't sharpened...,. ...thanks for the post, always appreciated.,...

[@jameskenney5623]

This was one of my favorite episodes in a long time.

[@toca3814]

As a Turk, I appreciate that you protect our heritage and tell it to future generations. I wish I could come and see.

[@JakeHurledGently]

Best Met episode so far. I love this stuff!

[@chintex_]

Good lord these are gorgeous items. I could spent days just studying these!!

[@blackdog6969]

I was half expecting ancient memes like the graffiti in Pompeii but hidden mechanisms in tools and armour honestly excite me more

[@paule5812]

This conversation lab would be my Disneyland, the Arms And Armor exhibit at The Met is my favorite place in the USA I wish we had more 😬.

[@mrg0th1er83]

Adam going to the museum should be a whole show on TV.

[@sandymackay4017]

This series is just Excellent. The craftsmanship of the articles are outstanding. Keep it up Adam.

[@bigcheese82]

Adam I would love to know more about the cleaning techniques of these artifacts. What products do they use, how do they go about it?

[@DecanFrost]

those pistols are absolutely BEAUTIFUL! They look brand new!

[@TheMattwasherein1992]

These videos are sooo good. Cheers to Adam and Ted. So interesting. And as someone whos hobby is very amateur tool restoration I would love a job like Teds haha

[@kevinhartnell2075]

Fantastic! More of these, please!

[@jfess1911]

Before the topic of "hidden items" came up, I thought to myself "I wonder what is attached to the knob on the handgrip/stock?" Maybe because I know that it was common in later firearms to store items like cleaning kits or even cartridges in the stock.

[@Heretic_Dezign]

These type of videos (for me at least) are the most interesting, thank you

[@GodOfBiscuits66]

What a great video. Great history lesson, incredible finds and humorous as well.

[@reddox7140]

That screw looking thin on the end of the ram rod for the middle pistol kinda reminds me of a device called a worm which was used to help clear embers in the barrel of cannons before loading a powder charge

[@ryanbuckley3314]

A literally wonderful video. Thanks so much, keep 'em coming.

[@DreynHarry]

Please let him read audiobooks - what a smooth and comfortable to listen story teller voice he has. amazing