Could SOCKS and TOWELS Protect You Against BLADES?

Fabric was used a lot for protection in history, with various methods of layering it (mostly quilting or gluing). So what about improvised shenanigans? Can several layers of woolen socks or similar material be at least somewhat protective against a cut? What about a thick towel? Well, let’s test it and find out... *** Time Stamps *** 00:00 - 00:39 Intro 00:39 - 01:42 Custom saber & Han jian 01:42 - 02:18 Ewart Park bronze sword 02:18 - 03:12 Kriegsmesser (“war knife“) 03:12 - 03:43 Wool covered tatami mats 03:43 - 04:49 Pumpkin with towel “armor“ 04:49 - 05:04 Sharpness rant 05:04 - 06:03 Light vs. heavy blade 06:03 - 07:15 Comments on cloth armor in general 07:15 - 07:32 Outro A different take on “mail“ (glued paper armor) Duct-tape tests *** Swords used for testing *** Custom Saber-Messer-Yatagan design Flying Phoenix Han jian by LK Chen