Helmet Tests, Part 4 - Unexpected Weapon Failure! (vs. Anglo-Saxon Helmet)

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Published on October 11, 2016 5:00:01 PM ● Video Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G4Umh-pa7FA

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This one is a sturdy 14 gauge (2mm) reproduction of the Coppergate helmet (fairly historically accurate in overall shape, but different in material and some details), made by GDFB. It's much stronger than the previous helmets we tested.

https://www.kultofathena.com/product/coppergate-helmet-14-gauge-steel/?koa=259

The weapons used:

Knightly riding sword by Arms & Armor
https://www.kultofathena.com/product/arms-armor-knightly-riding-sword/?koa=259

Hungarian axe by Arms & Armor
https://www.kultofathena.com/product/arms-armor-hungarian-axe/?koa=259

Sword of Feanor by Darksword Armory
https://www.kultofathena.com/product/darksword-sword-of-feanor-with-scent-stopper-type-pommel-and-integrated-sword-belt/?koa=259

Italian mace by Windlass
https://www.kultofathena.com/product/16th-century-italian-mace/?koa=259

Nordland axe by Arms & Armor
https://www.kultofathena.com/product/arms-armor-nordland-axe-blackened/?koa=259

Discontinued war hammer by Arms & Armor

Part 1 (testing steel reinforced leather helmet)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z1KJAeJj3Pc

Part 2 (light nasal helmet, 18 gauge)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VOSmJbzUgCA

Part 3 (Norman mask helmet)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hyVnPGCdnok

Part 4 (Anglo-Saxon helmet)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G4Umh-pa7FA

Part 5 (heavy bascinet)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l47Idc7anG4

The skull analog with foam flesh and urethane rubber skin is made by Zombie Go Boom: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCY_ZUvCv9C_tv5yC0YR0eWg

Music:

1.) "Castle Gate" by Håkan Eriksson
http://www.epidemicsound.com/
2.) "March of the Giants" by InstrumentalBGM
https://soundcloud.com/instrumentalbgm/march-of-the-giants
3.) "The Gates are Opening" by Dracovallis
https://soundcloud.com/skalinosss/dracovallis-the-gates-are-opening-epic-symphonic-metal


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