Videos tagged with Japanese Arms

This video explores the evolution and construction of Japanese arms and armour, focusing on Samurai and Ashigaru. It details lamellar armour construction, the absence of shields due to mounted archery, the significance of helmet crests, and the social importance of the Daisho (Katana and Wakizashi). The content also touches upon foreign influences and the transformation of matchlocks from functional weapons to status symbols.

This Q&A delves into the history of firearms design, starting with Rollin White's flawed bored-through cylinder patent and its eventual adoption by Smith & Wesson. It explores the decline of pan-fed machine guns, the reasons behind rounded pistol bullets, and the failure of experimental cartridges like Gyrojet due to cost vs. benefit. The discussion also touches on the US MHS competition, underappreciated designers, the impact of import marks, soldier field modifications, caliber comparisons (.30-06 vs. 7.62 NATO), and the future of 'junk' firearms as collectibles.