The Parrying Weapon for Maximiziers!

History has come up with a variety of different defensive tools, from shields to parrying daggers. But is there still room for improvement in designing something even more effective? I think so, and this one is hard to beat in my mind, at least when it comes to a balance between protectiveness and portability.

It's a modified version of a Chinese Gou Rang (hook shield) and/or a particular, rare form of Indian Madu. The best protection in a relatively small, light, and highly durable design that's not too inconvenient to carry (although definitely not as easy as a small buckler).

Not suitable for historical battlefields, but rather civilian self-defense and formal duels. Would also make sense for travelling adventurers in an RPG or other fantasy scenario.

More about the hook shield and the sword & stick / spear combination (including practical tests):

Picture credit:
"Packrat" by Ursula Vernon

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[Paul_Sergeyev]

I'll never forget Boromir lugging that full sized shield around for hundreds of kilometers only to be killed by fricking arrows

[matthewspencer]

Congratulations. In your efforts to make the shield easier to carry and more protective on the hand you have created, a rapier.

[dragons_advocate]

Bro invented the double-ended rapier.
... and I'm here for it! 🤺

[yikes]

this is why i use sheild potions instead of physical sheilds. so much more practical.

[danjudex]

I can further maximize your shield. The bottom spike seems to just get in the way of your footwork. I would recommend shortening it to just a knob on the bottom. The top spike seems to just sit there, and is very limited in its capabilities. To maximize its usefulness, I recommend turning it into a blade of some sort, capable of both cutting and thrusting.

[thetrollmeister]

With this shield, there is no sword I cannot parry!

The fortuitous yet humble arrow:

[daikansanchez]

"Parry to the Peso".

Nice one.

[lumburgapalooza]

"While we're at it, remove the bottom bit and extend the point. Oh, it's a rapier."

[Trixter]

Thanks. I'll get one of these before my next trip to London

[Alvarin_IL]

Safety for Shekels, Lives for liras, Defense for dinar, Options for obols... There is very large list of synonyms and currencies :D

[orkzisdabest]

Using Sellsword clips for reference is absolutely peak

[IdleDrifter]

I do remember in an old book. A buckler with two spikes in line with the grip. The fencer also had what looked like an arming sword with a more ornate and protective hilt and hand guard but not a true basket hilt.

[LuxisAlukard]

Hey, you can block an entire doorway with that giant shield - something you can't do with chinese spiked buckler :)

[brianmoyachiuz]

But what if a monk dual wields bucklers?

[potato_rae]

Rufus! And haha, I LOVE the ending. First video I've seen from you, gonna check out more!

[PandaKnight]

This is super similar to indigenous Australian Partying shields. They have spikes both ends.

[Maodifi]

I wanna see more cool design content like this from you Skall!

[blood.of.fenrir]

Why the f am I so invested in which shield to carry, when I'm bare knuckle boxer? Nice job dude. Good video.

[smug]

When necessity comes, innovation becomes practical.

[michaelathens]

Exactly why I'm obsessed with collapsible medium shields; like Van's shield from the first episode of "Visions of Escaflowne". Best of both worlds; portable as a buckler with the coverage of a medium shield.