Plenty of video games, movies, and other fantasy fiction features arm claws, wrist blades, and similar weapons. Typically associated with assassins, rogues, barbarians, gladiators, and beastmen.
In real-life history they are generally rare, with a few exceptions like the Indian Katar and Pata (sword gauntlet). Is that for a good reason or are they underappreciated? In this video I discuss the practical pros & cons, look at a few historical examples, and show some ideas for effective designs.
Older video about the bizarre lantern shield:
https://youtu.be/0AIUF6iCPj0
*** Sources / Links ***
Roman scissor model by Humster3D
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nOlrjPiA7bY
19th century pata
https://www.mandarinmansion.com/item/indian-pata-kutch-style-decor
Bladed fantasy shield designs
https://www.deviantart.com/jrcoffroniii/art/Kolfel-Blade-Shield-429286225
https://www.artstation.com/artwork/o6L94?__cf_chl_captcha_tk__=pmd_BvS4IMYc6U0ktQ0vsWUSsypcXrlTofVEZL0Z7T.WH.M-1629248551-0-gqNtZGzNAvujcnBszQgl
Medieval & renaissance sources
https://www.wiktenauer.com/
*** Music ***
"Winds of Stories" by Horror Pen
https://opengameart.org/content/winds-of-stories
Creative Commons Attribution 3.0
Intro song:
"Illuminate" by Vindsvept
https://vindsvept.bandcamp.com/track/illuminate
Used with artist's permission
Outro:
"Highland Storm" by The Slanted Room Records
https://theslantedroom.github.io/steve.yee/
Used with artist's permission
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