Metatron? You mean the pianist ,historic fencing , arms collector, linguist, history enthusiast, hair of divinity metatron! Yeah I've heard of him

@bennyholguin903

6 жыл бұрын

Rudy

@bennyholguin903

6 жыл бұрын

Ben

@karrde5566

5 жыл бұрын

long hair is bad ass and all i have long hair but a dwarvish beard would be the most bad ass. i just felt like saying this :D

@Sir_knight_trooper

4 жыл бұрын

Doktor Danomite the Italian samurai. pianist. knight. roman legonare. And a head of hair worthy of Jesus Christ himself yes i know of he

@joaquinruesga5123

4 жыл бұрын

A true renaissance man

Custommail if you'r a lord, Battle Merchants if you'r a simple conscript.

@sushanalone

7 жыл бұрын

Armor is for pussies.

@tibfulv

7 жыл бұрын

The amusing thing is that you can customise BM's mail yourself. They sell loose rings, finished segments and riveting pliers.

@alafosca5724

6 жыл бұрын

Stephan Brun About that, since I have no idea at all... Do you know if those loose riveted rings can make up for a shirt or they are for something else? Excuse my ignorance by the way hahaha

@dinosaursandthewondersofpr9321

5 жыл бұрын

I like playing

@13thcentury

4 жыл бұрын

Battle merchants is brilliant, given you can just buy the rings and bespoke your own armour.

I used to use galvanized steel wire to make butted mail. However, the only mail I kept was tiny rings, used to make an armored shirt for a teddy bear. He is well protected.

@poisoncontrol4488

6 жыл бұрын

JDBriceProductions that sounds awesome!

@pavolverescak1712

3 жыл бұрын

@@poisoncontrol4488 you can buy a teddy bear with mail on kult of athena

@eternalrecurrence6042

2 жыл бұрын

bro this had so many plot twist I'm now a pretzel.

@katarinatibai8396

Жыл бұрын

😂😂😂 I bet he looks amazing. Bad ass Teddy - ✊️👍

@user-ei4uy4hj5b

11 ай бұрын

Zinc/lead fumes go brrrrrr

While watching this video an ad about pasta came up. It felt very appropriate.

can you mail me the armor?

@xinfinity8532

7 жыл бұрын

butted yes, rivited hell nah

@karrde5566

5 жыл бұрын

lol nice hahaha

@samdaman916

4 жыл бұрын

X Infinity can you do galvanized like you said in the video?

I've been wanting this video ever since I watched the video where you said you wear mail armor every day. Thank you! Also, amazing skills on that piano!

@TheHeroRobertELee

5 жыл бұрын

That's a really easy piano piece most people could learn after 6 months of practice.

Plays a piano, in depth and accurate knowledge of many differing locales of history including but not limited to weapons, armor and battles, speaks multiple languages, possesses a drive for learning I've still never personally seen in someone. Metatron, you're a fascinating individual. You're an excellent example of what one should strive for if the goal is to become well rounded. Also, after your video discussing the best defense against a knife if worse comes for wear will very likely influence a future purchase of mail armor. Keep up the great content.

For an american, this is a seriously hard endeavor to find a proper mail. The only site I found with 6mm is german orders only. They just want us to buy Kevlar out here lol

I appreciate your quick daily uploads, it's always something to look forward to during the day

Okay. I don't buy it. Metatron is not human. No one man can master so many things in just one lifetime. HE IS AN IMMORTAL!! I DISCOVERED YOUR SECRET! :-P (Beautiful piano playing, you are the MAN!) :-D

@pungivergiverofpuns3611

7 жыл бұрын

theQiwiMan of course he's not human. He's the Metatron.

@gong1616

7 жыл бұрын

I believe he's quite old. He lived through roman times and I believe its all thanks to eating pasta!

@Inertia888

7 жыл бұрын

I wanted to "like" this comment, but thought it better to leave the count at "42"..The answer to life, the universe, and everything.

@Valsorayu

7 жыл бұрын

he is quite obviously Dracula, that hair does not lie

@NuclearRoll

7 жыл бұрын

theQiwiMan Italians are magic

Man this video actually feels nostalgic. I subbed your channel because of this video 3 years ago. And only now am I considering purchasing mail.

"Lets make the Empire great again!" Metatron confirmed redpilled.

Rest assured, I appreciate any content that you choose to share, regardless of length or production complexity. I find your videos interesting and informative.

"Uphold the laws of your country (mutters: depending on your country)" Lol

I support you and I'm glad to have even the quick short videos to watch each day

thanks so much for the vids you do. I love your content and quality of vids you do keep it up!

I HAVE BEEN WAITING FOR THIS VIDEO EVER SINCE YOU POSTED THAT VIDEO ABOUT KNIFE FIGHTS

You are doing a great job man I really love to watch your videos!!! Especially the Roman videos I really enjoy this videos!!! Keep up the good work!!!

By the way, thanks Metatron! Nice options for mail, and don't let down! You are one of the best youtuber on medieval subject. I love your chanel!

Don't stress about your channel Metatron, it's the best on KZread! I love your work :D

your daily uploads are great keep doing it....although dont be afraid to take a break:)

this was amazingly helpful. I've been gun-shy about getting chainmail mainly because I have been taken to the cleaners in the past with "historically accurate" and "high quality" mail and despite needing mail for a LARP outfit, I've been dragging my feet. with your endorsement however I just bought me a shiny new shirt (except it's not really shiny, I got the blacked steel but you get my point)

My thanks, it is always good to hear the opinions of an expert! :D

Nice simple yet informative video.

Thank you Metatron! I am one of those who has emailed recently with this question. Great video and great information as always!

It's awesome having a new interesting video every day :D

Links in the description. ...what description?

@maelgugi

7 жыл бұрын

Yndostrui You are not noble enough to see it

@TheDustyForest

7 жыл бұрын

this often happens, I think he updates it later in the day

@reversedmusic1661

7 жыл бұрын

Yndostrui he'll mail you the link

@mattparks954

7 жыл бұрын

He uploads the videos at night and adds description in the morning he has replied to my comment on this before

@theQiwiMan

7 жыл бұрын

This one comment guarantees that I will love you forever with the force of a million dying suns. Thank you.

Metatron. Do you tell your students about your KZread channel? Do they make inside jokes to you? If I was your student I wouldn't be able to resist a good "Pasta" or "End Him Rightly" joke.

@Mode-Selektor

7 жыл бұрын

Or just calling him "Mr. Metatron" haha

@rossparsons2600

6 жыл бұрын

Is he a teacher?

@andrew7134

5 жыл бұрын

End him rightly is a skallagrim reference

@fan9775

4 жыл бұрын

This man is a professor‽

@assumjongkey1383

3 жыл бұрын

@@rossparsons2600 u did not know

The quality of this channel has never gone down.

@Ken19700

2 жыл бұрын

@That clone trooper in the back on the high ground hello from 5 years ago.

I'd never considered this subject before. Thank you

Nice Bach Invention #4. Interesting channel, I'm learning a lot.

Battlemerchant, I've got pretty much everything from them! Especially they plate armor is very durable. Love their support and if you are in a neighbour country of Germany the shipping time is around 3 days.

Great intro!!!

I was hoping you'd go into specifics on weight as well as average price, etc. Don't worry, I've got your back. I'm going to upload a video in a couple of days :) Love your channel by the way. It's one of the best.

A man of many talents

"Daily uploads are fine." I'm more worried about your health. This working constantly.... Teaching many classes, plus daily upload, plus a large video, plus other projects. It seems like there's no moderation there.

@Fishlord136

7 жыл бұрын

+Moromillas Radec yeah but he has probably gotten used to the absence of free time.

@MegaRaven100

7 жыл бұрын

I completely agree, *We who LOVE Metatron fear burn out and the damage that causes.* The man knows everything except how to RELAX and take it easy sometimes. *He should have ONE day a week OFF.* (even God took a day off after creating the universe!!). Not only will this increase his longevity but the down times can be like a once fertile field given a year to grow grass and come back with richer crops and new ideas. He'll age terribly fast otherwise (think Jim Morrison).

@Mode-Selektor

7 жыл бұрын

I mean he could actually be taking days off and just make two of his "filler" videos a day sometimes. He also has stated several times that he loves making youtube videos (even more than teaching which he seems to enjoy). So it isn't entirely out of the question that he enjoys spending his free time making content. It's all about passion.

Metatron, I know you really care, and that's just one of the many reasons why i admire and respect you and your work, but don't let the negativity way you down. Your dedication to this channel completely disproves those nay-sayers! Thank you for your excellent insight and really making me excited about history, weapons, and ancient warfare!

Metatron, have you ever read any of Jose Ortega y Gasset, or more specifically "The Revolt of the Masses"? I was going over another one of his essays recently when I was reminded of some of the book aforementioned, and realized something about yourself: You perfectly embody the character of the Noble man according to his philosophy. I already had a geat deal of respect for you, but after coming to this conclusion, I must say, you are by far, the most commendable KZreadr, and I honestly do in many ways idolize you.

Always the best

You're good with the piano!!

may haps a video on chainmail maintenance is in the future? may haps a suggestion for Templar and Teutonic Knight armor?

My town is getting insane. Thank u mang

Beautifully played (on the piano)

SUPERB!

I'm impressed with your talent at the piano

Good video. thxs

great video as always, I really liked the 🎹 playing ;)

@littlesalvo000

7 жыл бұрын

thanks mate ;)

Good information concerning Galvanization of the steel there is another option, electroless nickel plating I have used this on various metal objects this process produces a good durable corrosion resistant surface and it has a nice look. Although I had my parts commercially done there are several DIY videos on youtube so plenty of options.

thank you metatron. after your knife defence video this was just what i wanted

I bought chainmail from an indian vendor and it even had graduated links as it went down. You have to relink it for the arms however. But then you have extra links if it ever needs repair, and it was 16 gauge flat half riveted/ half solid rings.

Mail seems like a good form of protection for security such as a bouncer especially if you wear a gambeson underneath for shock absorption and knives are a much more common weapon than guns plus they do make gloves for chefs to debone meat and cut fish especially with those super sharp knives and drunk people do like to use broken glass bottles hide weapons under their clothes.

You're so cute-- you don't need to defend the quality of your channel, because you're one of the best and most popular KZreadrs around! You're awesome-- PERIOD.

@metatronyt

7 жыл бұрын

I appreciate your kind words ^^

@judithwatson6859

7 жыл бұрын

You just made my day, thank you! 💙

@numbdigger9552

3 жыл бұрын

Simp

I think the most important thing to consider with maille is what you want it for. You have to be really honest with yourself about what you are actually going to use it for? Is LARP just something you want to try or are you already active in a group? Do you already attend training sessions for medieval combat at some local club or is it just something you've kind of looked at? Is your neighborhood really that dangerous? The real question here is are you going to spend potentially 100's of dollars and never end up putting it to it's best and highest use? For combat training or protection you do want something like riveted. For LARP butted is probably sufficient. However... If it is purely for cosplay/costume (i.e. intended to be worn for hours on end and not hit with anything). I would say the best option is anodized aluminum. It's lightweight, doesn't really get too hot or cold, and it's cheap (you can get a short sleeved maille shirt of this material for around $50 with free shipping on ebay). For a few more dollars you can buy a couple hundred ready made links in any color you like (just about) to personalize a shirt with tailoring it to fit and trimming it. The downside is that it is purely decorative (though I think being duller than galvanized steel it does end up looking better). It offers pretty much no actual protection. But if you're just walking around a convention with it, looking great at an office costume party, or taking the kids trick-or-treating. What more do you really need?

I made a chain mail vest out of key rings. It holds together surprisingly strong.

Excellent. My mail shirt is a Roman ring width one from Battle Merchant. Relieved to hear their shirts are good. From what I hear "stab-proof' vests are useless anyway. Apparently, they are only good for direct stabs, but crumble with cuts, which was tragically demonstrated not too long ago. Mail using a ballistic vest underneath really ought to be better, especially since in most cases you are far more likely to face a villain with a knife. Knives are cheap and plentiful, guns (in Europe at least) rare and expensive, and frequently illegal to carry these days (though I don't see that deterring crims much.)

My hauberk is from battlemerhchant and it hold up very nicely

Pianist, linguist, historian, martial arts practitioner.... you can go off people you know! 😊

"If you're not into maintenance, you're not into armor." I can attest to that. Better be ready with your oil, rivets, leather strips, hammers and anvil, 'cause if you use the armor for more than show it is going to fail. It's going to dent and pieces will pop off, rivets will break. It's not a question if, but when.

Im making sleeves and a great helm all on my own and i really suggest making your own because you relly feel proud of it. The mail is butted galvonized but its the best for my wallet and i wont be in reenactment i think. im just 15 but maybe when i get better at it... for the moment i relly just eant to look nice on the medieval market in my town (its in a summer event) and of corse medieval week in wisby because i live in sweden

I thought of this when i saw the video when you said you wear chainmail under your shirt. Thats a good idea!! #OldSchool

My son is a toddler and is amazed by your piano bit lol

Hi Metatron great episode. Can advise best place to buy a historically accurate Roman gladius?

Why did I not see this video earlier? Thanks for this, I loved this and will check out Costom Chainmail in a second :) Just wanted to add: I also would love to have you as a teacher. Or would have, since I finished school almost a decade ago :D

My mother has that exact piano. Beautiful instrument.

Thank you strange man! I like you quite a lot!

my boiiii with the music

I wish I could study history from you. 😎

I have an incomplete butted vest, made of galvanized steel, but I only bought the materials, and am making it myself. I also don't have the space or equipment to make riveted. Would love to work on some riveted, though. And I do wear it a lot, mostly for exercise, and under my outer clothing.

I really enjoy your piano playing you should do it more often Metatron!

Metatron please make a video in which you play piano in full suit to plate.That would be epic!

A suggestion for a video could be to talk about how landscape or environment could effect a battle :)

Can you do a video on the best sites for Historical plate armor.

I'm currently making the rings by hand (or well, using a lathe). 2mm thick 12mm in diameter. though i'm still a way off acually making something out of it, it beats my other potential projects.

Cap-a-pie mail is exceptional, highly recommend them.

Ahh you also play piano!! You're a cool guy mate! Greetings from Australia! :)

Thanks Metaton

I want mithril ...

@poisoncontrol4488

6 жыл бұрын

1959Berre same. You could probably approximate the concept with titanium

@Skelstoolbox

4 жыл бұрын

Titanium suit of solid welded rings.. I'm a welder and not even sure if that's possible.. I've tried asking instructors but no one knows if you could really weld the rings closed instead of riveting.. What would you use, a TIG welding set up?

I never thought about wearing chain for personal defence I live in the us and I am a gun guy I have a pair of steel and ceramic level 3a and a regular lvl 3 cop style vest and a level 3 backer pads for my 3a plates and a stab vest I got when I was a corrections officer but I would have never figured of using mail for stab resistance coat or vest

Metatron new watcher new subscriber yet to watch all your content. (Working on it) but I had a question. The only option is riveted or solid rings. However is there a benefit in choosing round ring over flat ring or vice versa?

Custom mail seems like it would be the best investment since we are talking about personal protection. Having that attention to detail would mean that the armor might be more likely to stay together, that is incredibly important with mail.

@WoofyMcDoodle

Жыл бұрын

There is honestly no really any difference in protection unless you go for something like Titanium which costs like 3000 Dollars. The difference is maintenence. With low quality you are more likely to lose rings more often /rings might break or rivets might come lose) and you need to repair your armour regulary if you are doing some heavy fighting. Protection is kinda the same tho.

I swear by Battle Merchants. Main reason is, Custom chain seem to only do flat rings. We're 13th century and they are out or period for us. Battle Merchants sell loose rings, so we build our own bespoke armour.

Thumbs up for the piano intro. :D

Alright, so essentially I should get a "custom tailored sleeveless galvanized riveted/welded chainmail" for self defense situations. Thanks for the info Metatron.

You should do a video about where you buy your pasta :)

Thank you for sharing. Do you know what type of chain mail did the ninja and samurai use? ?

+Metatron Could you do a video on Babylonians, Olmecs, Mayans, Incans, Aztecs or a video on the validity and practicality of fighting with just a shield like Captain America, twin swords(MOTU 200x) or sword staffs?

@CAPace09

7 жыл бұрын

You like to repeat this comment on his videos, do you?

@TheGoodCrusader

5 жыл бұрын

@@CAPace09 it would be cool though

what do you think about the welded stainless steel mail like shark mail? i know it's not historically accurate, but for self defense, i think it would be the best. i worked at a meat processing facility in my younger days. the people who ran a knife all wore a mail glove on the hand without the knife. it worked very well to prevent accidental cuts. the knives they used were razor sharp. one old guy sharpened them all, and he was good. 30 seconds, and it was done, as long as it wasn't dropped on the floor.

Forgot to talk about welded mail this time. For self defense the more practical model would be made of galvanized steel for durability and less maintenance, and riveted (or welded), right?

Like the intro haha

Metatron, do you know of any historical examples when nobility wore mail their clothes? I vaguely remember hearing about that being used to counter stiletto knifes. Molte grazie! :)

Customchainmail seems to be out of business now.

Maybe you could make a video about zombie go boom, i think it would be interesting, because of the fact that they often were showing the popcultural view of the weapons and their history.

Metatron rocking the Yamaha Piano.

I can't wait for people to comment Weabu because of the brand of your piano m8 XD

10:50 imagine the students increase in motivation when you walk in with that gladius!

but here in Italy do I need some special permissions to own mail armor or, for example, a longsword? From what I know there are laws restrictions for knives, but what about swords?

Lets fight for Europe in chain-mail! And happy teaching good sir. A good teacher is worth more than a million books :D

Wow that gladius has taken a beating

@Mode-Selektor

7 жыл бұрын

Maybe that's the knife he uses to cook.

If Custom Chainmail had options for layaway, It would be the absolute best.

Now I need to watch your, "good vs bad armor" video.