Big thanks to the guy who pointed out I typoed the link to the T-shirt page, the link in the description has been fixed. If any of you bought a shirt to support me, please check to make sure you'rte buying a ZNA shirt and not the unrelated one with the "A" and the lion. Sorry for the mixup.

I couldn't figure out what the black stuff coming out of the wood was when he was drilling for the handle. Then I realized it was probably polypropylene.

I do find it pretty distracting when I get hit with an axe

Also you’ve effectively made a Kite Shield. Not an aggressive jab, Kite Shields are rad, just pointing it out

1:30 "You notice a bit of a difference" Just a small one. A tiny. imperceptible, immense difference.

Maybe he was born with it... Maybe it's polypropeline

Mom - Hey son, what do you do for a living? ZNA - Make backyard Shields using my chair forge.

"Today I'm going to take this buckler, and convert it into a slightly larger buckler."

[See shield] Oh that looks awesome, dude I wanna take a crack at this! [See all tools needed and precision measurements required] Wonder where I can buy one...

Wow skyrim guards have gotten smarter.

I remember when your channel was called nonleathalbychoice

He weaponized a PokeStop.

While rewatching this for the 3rd time now, I realized when you talked about the belts costing you alot of dosh, that you could just buy leather scraps and cut strips from those. Plus Having leather around is super useful in many applications. Usually you get leather leftovers from furniture production and you can get tons of them pretty cheap (at least here in europe) Just an idea to help you save some of that essence of life. Oh yeah By the way I bought a hoodie this past december and I Love it. Keep up the good work Eli and all the best from austria.

They should add your weapons to video games

Seriously Alpha auction off some of your builds that are leagal to ship across state lines. Im willing to bet that you have tons of fans who would love to own a ZNA build. Or you could also do a Patreon/Paypal special wherein if someone was to give you like $500 or $1000 you would make them a personal build of their choice and make a video of it.

it's killing me smalls😂ROFL

Of the builds I’ve seen in this channel, I’d say this one has the best ratio of “easy to follow” + “time spent” + “fun had while bashing someone’s teeth in” with the final product.

*EXTRA THICC*

I want one of these. Wait I have two hands... *Correction: I want 2 of these.*

When you’re drilling, try clamping a piece of scrap wood to keep it from blowing out the other side.

I've been watching since my freshman year of highschool, i graduated a few months ago. Glad to see you still doing your thing, Eli.

Shield bashing. With a one handed shield. That straps to your arm. And is specifically made for punching. I strapped a piece of plywood to my arm as a shield two years ago. It functions the same way. I still have it. Glad someone else smart thought of this too.

It’s so damn satisfying to see Eli’s builds come together like this

A shield is usually designed for bashing though. But since a shield bash is quite slow you can't really make it a main feature. Kite shields have a sharp bottom for ramming through the weak spots in downed enemies' armor though, but that was only useful for well-armored knights. It also covers your side as you strike and might block some arrows, not that a plate-clad knight really needs to fear those. Round shields are much better for arrows and better for covering your side as you strike, good to have when your armor isn't as hard as plate. Also you can hit hard as fuck with it. It's slow though. The buckler is the real bashing shield as it's light and quick with enough force to stun even armored opponents. Doesn't cover your side but it has some protective use since it can cover your sword-hand. Useless against arrows though, it's a specialized dueling weapon. Also the name for buckler literally originates from the old Germanic word for "bashing". So yeah you're kinda trying to reinvent the wheel but all in good fun

Man you are really skilled at what you do. Can tell you have a lot of experience.

The ASMR tingles of drills

God you're my favorite youtuber, jackass can't unscrew something so he cuts in a dip so he can do it. God your videos are great 10/10 Glad to see that you've adopted the good comedy/meme side since your initial content just building weapons years ago ;p

Really nice thought out design. Looks really functional. Thanks for also showing proper technique on how to tape off and spray with two colors.

While Training you should try to protect your right arm with your shield, You are extending out way too far, that way your arm is an easy target. instead of a static block, you wanna move the block and strike at the same speed, which is the reason for a lighter, more maneuverable shield. just a suggestion.

God, to me these videos are just so soothing for some reason. They make me sleepy sometimes like a lullaby, not saying its boring then I wouldn't be subscribed but it's just so tranquil, keep up the great work my man!

Eli, you are probably my favorite KZfaqr. You have talent way beyond what I could ever hope to achieve, and you’ve inspired me. Thank you.

A spectacular display of creativity. Thank You!

Keep up the good work. Sweaty Boi.

Can believe your almost at 1 mill, I remember watching you since before homemade weapons part 3, over 4 years, absolutely love the videos, keep up the great work

still here after idk how many years. these videos still make me laugh so thank you. God Bless you.

I have been a subscriber for a while, and I always come back when you make a new video, I just want to thank you because you have helped me through hard times

this video was so satisfying to watch. seeing everything just slide together and fit perfectly. your editing has gotten so much better over the years. awesome job.

5:20 乇乂ㄒ尺卂 ㄒ卄丨匚匚 No spike on the tip? 7/10

This is one of my favorite videos, Eli! Well heckin done, my guy!

Dude this is honestly probably my favorite build you've done. I like how you work with your idea to make it more comfortable or fit in with you. Just like a custom for piece I mean it literally is I just mean I dig lol. Anyways great video

a crusader shield with a flying saucer on it

1:59 WHAT DID THAT PUNCHING BAG EVER DO TO YOU?!

ZNA, man I watched your earlier stuff 4-5 years and some how last track of your channel. I came across this just now and I'm glad I did always enjoyed. Glad your still around.

I've been a sub for a very long time and I've been watching your videos even longer. I love that you haven't changed into a mainstream asking for money and doing stuff just for subs. Your channel is the best and my absolute favorite on youtube. once I get my money right you can bet ill be buying merchandise. stay awesome

I am so glad I bought one of your sweatshirts knowing it helps you out!

Look up historical European martial arts or HEMA Bucklers or Viking Shields where just as much a weapon as there paired offensives. I want to a tournament and had my lights knocked out by a coldsteel Buckler. My mask even cut into my eye brow it was the hardest hit I've ever taken in all my 14 years of material arts. That being said love your take on it. Just messaged me here if you want to learn more. I love talking about this kind of stuff

ELI! There is a semi-light weight sheet metal material called “Titanium 6-4.” It is Titanium with added percentages of Aluminum and Vanadium respectively. I have found even a sheet as thin as less than one quarter inch can stop or deflect a .45 caliber CORBON hollow head round. A sheet of this on the face of the shield would make it bulletproof against pistol fire, whilst keeping the weight low; snazzy. Excellent work as always, magnificent Art!

Shield with spikes on the front, thanks for coming to my TED talk

Would totally dual wield two of those.

That shield looks badass !

I thoroughly enjoy watching your content.

Thanks ZNA for the great idea! I plan on making this with my dad to go with my spear. Going to try out wood burning to. Keep up the great work!

I mean....i wanted to go to bed

who else is ready for ZNA to have a million subs already?

Exactly what I wanted to see , modern shield use , Great video !!!

Wow! I love it. Your fighting style makes an argument for why going south paw with the shield makes sense. Precision strikes with dominate hand. Haymaker with shield hand.

Shields were actually used as weapons all the time. But good build man! Keep up the good work!

T E N E B R I S

i come back to this video once every few months because it reminds me of a time before i was cripplingly depressed

You've got some great skills as well as a very strange sense of humor, like myself. I've been a sheet metal fabber for 35 years and you definitely have a bright future, keep it up!

What’re you? A MAN or something?!?!?

I've found that thrift stores sell belts for really cheap just so ya know

This is probably my favorite build so far. Turning defense into some hella offense. V nice

When i was watching this video i thought it was going to be boring, but as soon as he started to test it out he made it a whole lot cooler. btw hella powerful punch.

Could you make a kobotan. I know it’s not the most exciting weapon but it’s history of where it came from is great and it’s very effective

The man is my hero. winning at youtube

Your killing me smalls! Love the references and the video!

*Watching Your Videos Are Satisfying AF. You Hace Defiantly Come Along Way.*

You should make a video titled “ad video” and put 40 ads on it. Hehehehe

probably polypropylene

I love you're videos keep up the excellent work!

that shield is crazy badass. ur very talented, sir.

Mate you need to make an amazon affiliate thing, and just link stuff to Amazon.

W h e r e s M a m m a Z e d n a u g h t E l i ? ! ?

That thing you did with the carriage bolts and the dremel; Real genius man

Great idea and build!

When are you gonna make that giant blanket fort

You know if you really want to help Eli buy him a pack of screws and something made by cold steel.

its crazy how im back here 4-5 years later after this popped up in the recommended videos for a completely unrelated video. it feels like such a long time ago but it was only 2017. times crazy fr. i loved your videos. ik you aint gonna see this but i hope youre doing well🖤

This is GORGEOUS!

You should make a shield that a weapon can come out of it like a sword

PLEASE make a LIT ASS KUKRI

Loveing these armor builds I'm gonna start making some. The things I see you do I am going to use how they work. But make my own design

Love your designs.Im going to make one of these.

ALMOST to 1 million BIG project planed??

Build Challenge: no binding materials (nails, screws, glue, etc.)

good grief you're such a perfectionist. I love it!

It doesn't even look like plywood after its sprayed. That's awesome.

Just a Christian 🅱️oi making Christian toys

Make a video called "ad video" with 1 hour of just ads I'll watch---I stole this from mojo

I like that he plugged his patreon and flexed his tool set at the same time

Your Builds Are Incredible.

GLADIATOR BUFF

Why don't you go to Goodwill to get belts? The are relatively cheap there.

When drilling anything be sure to place a piece of wood under the location where you want the hole. Doing this will ensure that all of your cuts are clean.

It would be so awesome to see you (or a champion of your choosing) go into one of those medieval mma tournaments with fully kitted knights, just equipped with your creations (and maybe some purchased aspects like chainmail because screw making a full suit of chainmail).

do you already have a whole crusader armor? if yes could you show it fully worn? would be awesome!

I love the shield, love the channel, however, the boss of your shield (boob thing) is positioned so high a sword or club bouncing from impact would clear the top of the shield and negate the purpose of your shield.

Took off my adblock cause you deserve it. I love your vids

u are a brave man Eli. last time I used a hole saw I almost fractured my wrist when it caught on the wood