Making a BULLETPROOF John Wick Suit in Real Life!

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  • @theHacksmith
    @theHacksmith  Před rokem +3218

    Get a squished bullet from the test! hacksmith.store/products/john-wick-bag-of-bullets

  • @slrnuttall
    @slrnuttall Před rokem +7879

    This is waaay beyond the usual builds. Absolutely fantastic. I'm sure your Edna Mode will be able to sell this to her clients in the future. Nice to see James rocking the Wick whiskers. Cheers!

  • @thethoughtemporium
    @thethoughtemporium Před rokem +17452

    Great work ya'll! Was cool to be able to contribute to the project a bit and see the shear thickening fluid get tested!

    • @SentrySam
      @SentrySam Před rokem +55

      Maybe more fluid would have done it

    • @Pyromancers
      @Pyromancers Před rokem +172

      Your videos are some of the best science vids around. Your lactose tolerance gene edit should be far more wide known. You're kinda insane, but deserve far more views. Glad to see you two working together.

    • @pax_9365
      @pax_9365 Před rokem +5

      @@SentrySam yeah maybe

    • @Azraelfromgamefax
      @Azraelfromgamefax Před rokem +24

      you didn't make a video about the shear thickening fluid? I thought that was one of the most interesting parts

    • @alwayshere6956
      @alwayshere6956 Před rokem +11

      I'm just glad it distracted you from your real world eldritch horrors..

  • @TheNukedNacho
    @TheNukedNacho Před 4 měsíci +240

    Your barber making you bullets would be something straight out of the movies as well. Great video all around

  • @Drollfilms
    @Drollfilms Před 3 měsíci +134

    The tailor did such a good job. The suit looks great!

  • @jacobkaalberg8529
    @jacobkaalberg8529 Před rokem +24827

    I don't know what's more impressive. The suit or how quickly you can change your hair from scene to scene

    • @PurpleBox89
      @PurpleBox89 Před rokem +1011

      His barber is very talented.

    • @jedikoops
      @jedikoops Před rokem +1498

      "custom bullets made by my barber"

    • @Sherlock_1789
      @Sherlock_1789 Před rokem +385

      He got that GTA five Barber

    • @zadianvwhgaming
      @zadianvwhgaming Před rokem +34

      @@isaackatsanis yes

    • @joostfloot5279
      @joostfloot5279 Před rokem +38

      @@jedikoops I had to rewind a few times to check if I heard that right

  • @QuantumS1ngularity
    @QuantumS1ngularity Před rokem +7662

    The girl who put this all together, at one point she sounded so defeated and sad, like she had failed. But this was exactly the opposite of a failure - a monumental success. She is not just world class, she is next level. I really wish she understands that what she had achieved is of legendary proportion. She should feel proud of herself and her work. She's more than earned it.

    • @phantomfist1831
      @phantomfist1831 Před rokem +369

      From our perspective she is World class, but pretty sure she talked from the standard of her own understanding as a professional. Meaning she already knows other people or other organisations that maybe can succeed or more capable to make a better version of what she already achieved.

    • @marvinredota9100
      @marvinredota9100 Před rokem +279

      The thing about that is tailors are artist themselves and have a vision, it may look perfect for us but not for them, i feel her emotions discussing the style and aestethic of the suit with the kevla, you can really tell she likes it to be more stylish but the material is not giving her enough to work with and as an artist that's frustrating

    • @Hellsong89
      @Hellsong89 Před rokem +66

      @@phantomfist1831 There is already demand for this kind of suits. Demand is small but industry is there and almost none can notice suit like that. She is really good but you can still tell it has kevlar in it. The best dont need jobs like this, they already have enough customers as is and those can stop larger calibers than 9mm or 45acp, up to 7.62x39 far as i know.

    • @wastedviking6280
      @wastedviking6280 Před rokem +8

      100%

    • @alecwallisch9045
      @alecwallisch9045 Před rokem +19

      @applepie1911 haven't found anything verifying it, but also haven't looked much. I do know there are companies specializing in these for people like high ranking govt officials. I believe multiple presidents have had them

  • @mr.voidout4739
    @mr.voidout4739 Před 3 měsíci +48

    I blur my eyes and i SEE Keanu. That cosplay is god-tier. And you didn't have to walk till you drop through a desert till some guy finds you and takes you back to a nomad assassin leader to get it!

  • @slutslayer2646
    @slutslayer2646 Před 3 měsíci +52

    2:17, fellow gun nerds, as much as this entire section pains us, we gotta understand no harm no foul. Just let him have this one 😂.

    • @mozee06
      @mozee06 Před 2 měsíci +8

      Haha, that was the point that made me open up the comments!

    • @g20djws
      @g20djws Před 19 dny +1

      He also was closing one eye while using a red dot

  • @theHacksmith
    @theHacksmith  Před rokem +4810

    *ADDITIONAL INFO:*
    *#1:* This video is not intended, nor provided as a guide for fabricating bullet-resistant composites. It is a HIGHLY technical field, and both the fabrics and testing cost tens of thousands of dollars to do -- and we still didn't get good enough results or data to bet our lives on. If you require armor, buy it from a reputable manufacturer who has external testing performed by the National Institute of Justice.
    *#2:* There is SO much more we could have included in this video -- if you want to learn more, consider becoming a member to see the extended cut ► czcams.com/video/8COMOcllvlQ/video.html
    *#3:* Even though our suit stopped the bullets, if I had worn the suit, I would likely have broken most of my ribs, and possibly died anyway. Bulletproof vests and suits are NOTHING like how they are portrayed in the movies, and especially not the way it is portrayed in John Wick. A thin bullet proof suit is physically impossible. It doesn't matter if you can "stop" the bullet -- the impact energy HAS to go somewhere. And that somewhere is your body. This is why most bullet proof vests and plate armor is so thick -- thickness helps distribute and absorb the impact energy from the bullet. A thin super strong material does not. In fact, there's a good chance that if a super thin bullet proof material existed, you would actually sustain MORE damage to your body, than the bullet simply passing through you.
    *#4:* UMP5 not MP5 -- Video cut wasn't specific in the final edit -- the Vector shot 9mm FMJ rounds, not .45ACP, we tested that way because 9mm have more penetration power than .45ACP. No .45ACP rounds were shot in this video. The Vector is the closest equivalent to the UMP5, which isn't available in Canada. We also did not test 9mm hollow points, because again, those are easier to block with soft armor.
    *#5:* Leave any more questions below, and I might do a livestream in the next few days covering your questions!

    • @pyeitme508
      @pyeitme508 Před rokem +10

      Ok

    • @Pandach_1
      @Pandach_1 Před rokem +78

      Did you kill his dog?

    • @blanana_m
      @blanana_m Před rokem +14

      Are you gonna do more John Wick stuff in the future?

    • @alt1763
      @alt1763 Před rokem +342

      Point #3 was mentioned in the movies by the tailor
      "zero penetration, however, quite painful I'm afraid"

    • @speedymatt1236
      @speedymatt1236 Před rokem +15

      You did a truly amazing job trying to recreate it like the movie! I wonder how it fares against the .50 cal sniper though…

  • @raisincosplay
    @raisincosplay Před rokem +2672

    The tailor deserves more credit. It's one thing to create a lightweight bulletproof material, but it's another to turn it into a stylish suit that actually looks good. That's half the battle! I have been sewing for 15 years now so I can clearly see what a marvel of tailoring this is. Tailoring by itself is already one of the most difficult sewing skills. But to do it with Kevlar? That's another level.

    • @CultofThings
      @CultofThings Před rokem +35

      Agree 100%

    • @KermitOfWar
      @KermitOfWar Před rokem +61

      A custom suit probably costs more than $100K+...
      Well worth it, if you can afford it, imho.

    • @Dunkopf
      @Dunkopf Před rokem +26

      FR. The mysterious Taylor

    • @sorenbeck9371
      @sorenbeck9371 Před rokem +58

      @@KermitOfWar A custom tailored suit is like 4-5 thousand not over 100 thousand.

    • @mansoorkhanjadoon1360
      @mansoorkhanjadoon1360 Před rokem +38

      @@sorenbeck9371 I think he was talking about the custom bullet proof suit.

  • @SPLITEYEOG
    @SPLITEYEOG Před 3 měsíci +8

    That was awesome, only thing that im not seeing mentioned is that the bullet that traveled up and out of the shoulder seam could have hit him in the head... reinforce the seams as well as shoulders and your in business.rock this witha vest under the while suit build and you got a heavily protected well dreseed individual.

  • @Nathan-vt1jz
    @Nathan-vt1jz Před 3 měsíci +2

    It’s cool to see this made!
    It’s not a new tech concept as you can buy these commercially, but really cool to see testing and production (at least available in the US, I think Hacksmith Industries is based in Canada so maybe that’s different).

  • @Artista_Frustrado
    @Artista_Frustrado Před rokem +2199

    so, not only is impressive that the suit is bullet resistant & very wearable; but the fact that is also ridiculously stylish is what makes it extra impressive, massive kudos to the tailor for doing such an impeccable job

    • @Marsalien100
      @Marsalien100 Před rokem +80

      It also held up better than the real bullet proof vest. That says a lot about how far back Police R&D is.

    • @gwakkkroniicler6400
      @gwakkkroniicler6400 Před rokem +9

      @@JohnTheRevelat0r Do you have experienced in tailoring, or you're just spouting BS without any actual professional basis like everyone else?

    • @jwills6809
      @jwills6809 Před rokem +31

      @@JohnTheRevelat0r seems like you’re just trying to flex your knowledge and belittle people. Would be much better if you used your elevated position of knowledge on a subject to suggest improvements while complementing what they did well. It’s the difference between being a constructive communicator that people want to listen to vs being a know it all that people want to walk away from as quick as they can…

    • @saberxstream5782
      @saberxstream5782 Před rokem

      ​@@JohnTheRevelat0r I will wear it since I got bad fashion style anyway. It's simple, not much pattern and just plain black and some wite which is my color. So a lot of people who has bad fashion style like me should like it. Yes, it's not as good as an actual stylish clothing, but it is not bad

    • @j0eyhz620
      @j0eyhz620 Před rokem +17

      Nah like deadass, I’d pay premium money for this

  • @ZNA_Productions
    @ZNA_Productions Před rokem +20028

    Now prank a local tailor by dropping it off for repairs 😂
    Everything about this video was some of the best work I've seen from you guys. 30 min flew by, and the build speaks for itself. Great to see you back too, James 👏

    • @theHacksmith
      @theHacksmith  Před rokem +3030

      Thanks Eli! It was a fun project -- kinda wanna do another, maybe Moon Knights suit?

    • @sibhi_
      @sibhi_ Před rokem +52

      @@theHacksmith Maybe..

    • @Devyat09
      @Devyat09 Před rokem +36

      Great idea 🤣

    • @EliTheBigGuy
      @EliTheBigGuy Před rokem +23

      @@theHacksmith No problem!

    • @TechnoLogicPC
      @TechnoLogicPC Před rokem +21

      @@theHacksmith Would love to see you guys collab again

  • @Zii_Vii
    @Zii_Vii Před 3 měsíci +25

    Man that suit looks incredible considering the material. She did an amazing job.

  • @cask1
    @cask1 Před 6 měsíci +26

    Impressive...the work you guys put into your channel is admirable. Great work as always. Thank you

  • @jlogan2228
    @jlogan2228 Před rokem +1114

    I actually like how they take a second in the film to explain "zero penetration, but quite painful I'm afraid" bc it gives the wearer just enough to make it believable they can survive being shot but also makes getting shot still something to avoid

    • @toxin7883
      @toxin7883 Před rokem +71

      And then they just take shots like no big deal

    • @theantagonist801
      @theantagonist801 Před rokem +100

      @@toxin7883 John Wick is just built different

    • @Alucard-gt1zf
      @Alucard-gt1zf Před rokem +71

      @@toxin7883 he gets stabbed and he doesn't really feel it
      He's just used to pain

    • @twobirds01
      @twobirds01 Před rokem +18

      Yeah but then he holds the suit up away from his body which means the bullet would’ve moved the jacket because it’s so flimsy and got to John😂

    • @damsarebiotic6263
      @damsarebiotic6263 Před rokem

      @@twobirds01 He's john wick, the bullet would've been too scared to hurt him.

  • @thelastroman7791
    @thelastroman7791 Před rokem +3344

    This suit you guys made would actually have a lot of practical applications. Secret Service, plain clothes agents, undercover police, the list goes on. Definitely worth at least a patent.

    • @wazaagbreak-head6039
      @wazaagbreak-head6039 Před rokem +328

      It is patented they did so before the video

    • @BreandanOCiarrai
      @BreandanOCiarrai Před rokem +480

      We've actually had suits like this for a while. Hell, I've owned mine for almost ten years now. But that's not to detract from what they did here, because A) they aren't professional armourers (mine came from a company out of Israel a lot of DS and Secret Service guys buy from), and B ) what they came up with... well, being blunt, it's a lot sexier than our normal, boring-arsed business suit style armoured suits 😆

    • @deeharper1364
      @deeharper1364 Před rokem +22

      @@wazaagbreak-head6039 They did? I thought it existed way before them?

    • @FeuerToifel
      @FeuerToifel Před rokem +177

      @@deeharper1364 the patent is probably for the exact composite of bullet resistand materials they used, not for "a bulletproof suit"

    • @WikterRor2807
      @WikterRor2807 Před 11 měsíci +12

      @@BreandanOCiarrai need to. Get myself one of. Those

  • @ambisionzofrva6250
    @ambisionzofrva6250 Před 7 měsíci +6

    The suit was awesome and the tailor should be very very proud. Some people don't believe the world is evolving into things we see in movies but if this isn't proof idk what is. I'm only sad that we didn't get to see how strong the pants are against knives but otherwise awesome video

  • @steveschneider8454
    @steveschneider8454 Před 6 měsíci +10

    That's was amazing, had no idea it would really work.
    Thanks for all the hard work putting this together

    • @Jeffnvz
      @Jeffnvz Před 3 měsíci

      Prevents pistol bullet penetration on few shots, yes.
      Prevents injury or even death from being shot, no.

  • @Tiger74147
    @Tiger74147 Před rokem +1463

    That suit looked WAY better than I ever would've thought at the end. And performed way better than I thought it would too!

    • @PrograError
      @PrograError Před rokem +14

      Manners ... Maketh... Man ...
      [Deadbolts locks]

    • @catyear75
      @catyear75 Před rokem +3

      Getting married IS
      getting buried ;-)

    • @Wildlink123
      @Wildlink123 Před 9 měsíci

      Dude that suit had a flawless victory honestly. Took more bullets than any other PROFESSIONAL grade vest except metal included ones

  • @marblemarble7113
    @marblemarble7113 Před rokem +1191

    I've seen other ballistic suits before but yours is by far the closest I've seen to a normal looking suit. At worst it just looks like a slightly thick suit made for colder weather, but when you were wearing it I could hardly tell.

    • @TAMAMO-VIRUS
      @TAMAMO-VIRUS Před rokem +32

      It only looked odd when he was holding and firing the gun in the wear test. You could see it tent up on the back. But obviously most people won't be going around and firing guns. So I could see someone just wearing this normally and no one noticing anything odd.

    • @peepopalaber
      @peepopalaber Před rokem +3

      What? I've seen a bunch that are even thinner.

    • @zaneturner9223
      @zaneturner9223 Před rokem +11

      @@peepopalaber but will it stop a 45

  • @ivanrivera6703
    @ivanrivera6703 Před 7 měsíci +4

    I don’t know what’s more impressive the suit, or the fact that his barber makes bullets

  • @AccelSternritter
    @AccelSternritter Před 5 měsíci +3

    It came out absolutely amazing, the whole team and especially the tailor did such a fantastic job.

  • @JerryRigEverything
    @JerryRigEverything Před rokem +1457

    23:16 is my favorite part.

  • @WafflesASAP
    @WafflesASAP Před rokem +682

    Given all the stuff ya'll have been _silently_ going through the past few years, I hope that videos like this that take longer than expected don't get you down. It was a cool concept, and the video ending up being interesting and enjoyable. The extra work you knuckleheads had to put in paid off, for sure.
    Definitely earned my like.

    • @theHacksmith
      @theHacksmith  Před rokem +171

      It's hard to say how many views this video would have to get to actually make it pay for itself... sadly year long projects on CZcams rarely make sense from a business stand point :(

    • @sethhallahan6418
      @sethhallahan6418 Před rokem +46

      @@theHacksmith dw Ill just comment and bunch and share it, I gotchu

    • @NewbGamingNetworks
      @NewbGamingNetworks Před rokem +9

      @@theHacksmith Like many things you’ve gotta find a balance between the coolness factor and the amount of time you put in. At the end of the day it all fits inside a 30min video. I would’ve love the concept just as much even if it didn’t actually stop bullets. If you spend the extra time going the extra mile you almost want to try to turn that into its own revenue stream (Ex. Finding a way to sell these suits).
      You could also split the projects up. Do an initial first pass on an idea. Make a video about it. If it gains enough traction you can put effort into a second pass that’s even cooler with a second video. It lessens the risk and keeps the ideas within scope.
      Best of luck you guys. You’re doing awesome things, just gotta figure out how to focus it the right way.

    • @incompleteriver770
      @incompleteriver770 Před rokem +4

      @@theHacksmith patent it and sell the patent

    • @theHacksmith
      @theHacksmith  Před rokem +16

      tricky part is managing youtube and how the algorithm treats your channel

  • @user-ch4cr5sm7i
    @user-ch4cr5sm7i Před 3 měsíci +2

    Dude the fact that you can do stuff like this blows my mind!!

  • @heckingbamboozled8097
    @heckingbamboozled8097 Před 5 měsíci +5

    That suit looks REALLY good! I seriously wouldn't have guessed it was filled to the brim with Kevlar if I hadn't watched the video prior. Ridiculously impressive just HOW bullet resistant it was too

  • @Bbeaucha88
    @Bbeaucha88 Před rokem +352

    This is absurdly impressive work. Not only was it incredibly effective, it was also a beautiful suit! I can definitely say that if I saw someone walking down the street in that suit, I would not consider for a second that it was anything outside of a normal suit. Maybe upclose or on long inspection you MIGHT notice but that is still an unbelievable accomplishment!

  • @ieatchalk8944
    @ieatchalk8944 Před rokem +2153

    I don’t know what’s more impressive, the suit or the fact that your barber knows how to make bullets

  • @k1tdragon5
    @k1tdragon5 Před 2 měsíci +2

    Considering that in-universe lore, minus some cinematic liberties, the suit is “zero penetration however, quite painful”, it is AMAZING how close y’all got for this suit to be movie accurate

  • @whoneedsroads
    @whoneedsroads Před 2 měsíci

    Very cool! I loved the whole research and all, in trying to achieve a "mission impossible".
    But...there's this thing I know in Dutch as a maliënkolder, translated a "chain mail" (if correct). Which in a translation to today's tech and all could be a layered composition of carbon-fiber plates, with a thin layer of dampening foam behind it. A bit like a fish - a skin of scales. This to spread the forces in play and to keep one's ribs in one piece.
    That was the thought I had all along all experiments and testing of all kevlar fabrics, woven or not, composites etc.
    Slowing down the bullet and its kinetic energy is the key here. Keeping the whole thing flexible enough is a second thing. The scales-approach in the combination with what your team did already, could make it close to bullit-proof.

  • @Goodgu3963
    @Goodgu3963 Před rokem +681

    Definitely one of your best videos ever on the channel! I love how much actual R&D you did. So many "bullet proof" videos just use regular kevlar and shoot it with a 22. It was very refreshing seeing someone actually test the materials and find what actually works reliably, then use a firearm that is actually likely to be used against it. This felt like a real project product rather than a made-for-youtube "close enough" thing. Absolutely fantastic!

  • @jakefoley9539
    @jakefoley9539 Před rokem +1912

    It's surprising how self-critical the fashion designer was being considering how awesome the final product turned out.
    Just goes to show, folks in the fashion industry are playing a whole different game than the rest of us.

    • @JonathanLittle001
      @JonathanLittle001 Před rokem +93

      Not just him, any craftsman ths building something beautiful and has to make compromises on the final aesthetician, goes through that conundrum, I was expecting it, enjoyd the exchange, and the finished product was indeed phenomenal all the right compromises were made

    • @blantant
      @blantant Před rokem +28

      What a talent. Really impressed with it

    • @Kiloooooooooo
      @Kiloooooooooo Před rokem +2

      Watch… she’s gonna find a way to make these slimmer too

    • @richardchina
      @richardchina Před rokem +2

      It's a real suit it's an hour for actually been out for many years you can order it online

    • @GM-qq1wi
      @GM-qq1wi Před rokem +4

      Their work was the highlight of the video, functionality is always cool, but it so impressive that it can look so good and it's cool to see how much skill it takes to put it together beutifully

  • @jackmorris4099
    @jackmorris4099 Před 3 měsíci

    That was the best Hacksmith video yet. It would be interesting to see what the minimum number of layers of Kevlar could be used and still be effective for small arms. Especially as with waistcoat and jacket you’re effectively wearing two vests.

    • @theHacksmith
      @theHacksmith  Před 3 měsíci

      Did you... not watch the video? Cause that's what we tested at the range!

    • @jackmorris4099
      @jackmorris4099 Před 3 měsíci

      @@theHacksmith yes and it was the best yet. I just meant you did such an amazing job you effectively created two ballistic vests which both worked better than the comparison bulletproof vest. So it would be interesting to see if the jacket and waistcoat combo would still be as effective as an off the shelf vest even if less layer count when used together.

  • @YouTubeIsForQueers
    @YouTubeIsForQueers Před 3 měsíci +1

    I would be curious to see what would happen to a ballistic dummy with the suit on it. Being able to see the damage done due to the energy transfer would be interesting. Congratulations on making a solid looking suit that puts function with form though I can imagine you’ll probably be getting some calls from various security agencies for an order or two.

  • @NardoVogt-oo6gz
    @NardoVogt-oo6gz Před rokem +930

    Really big props to the creator of the suit. Squeezing all of that stuff in and making the suit look as is, must have been a really heavy tasks.

  • @TheSuitedShootist
    @TheSuitedShootist Před rokem +1798

    As both a gun geek and a style enthusiast, this was exceptionally well done.
    Impressed that y'all brought in an actual tailor and made bullet resistant canvassing.
    I'm super interested as to the fit and feel of the finished product.
    I was surprised with how normal it ended up looking.

  • @matteoberry6732
    @matteoberry6732 Před 2 měsíci +2

    It is great to see a tailor who cares so much about the success of her work

  • @Sergote12
    @Sergote12 Před 3 měsíci +1

    That is an amazing suit! Great work to everyone involved! This channel is really pushing bounderies of fiction and reality!!

  • @Omnicrola
    @Omnicrola Před rokem +607

    Respect for all the time and testing that went into this video, incredible amount of dedication. It's good to see you back in video James, and I hope you're still taking care of yourself.
    13:14 "We had some custom bullets made *by my barber*" Confirmed James pays his barber in Continental coins.

    • @BreakOutChillerReal
      @BreakOutChillerReal Před rokem +4

      as a german, this sentence got me at first really confused ;D

    • @zero.Identity
      @zero.Identity Před rokem +1

      @@BreakOutChillerReal since it implies that youa rent confused anymore.. mind telling me why a barber sells custom bullets? im german too btw

    • @austin123457
      @austin123457 Před rokem +1

      @@zero.Identity Because America is fuckin awesome.

    • @zero.Identity
      @zero.Identity Před rokem

      @@austin123457 lol good joke

    • @theHacksmith
      @theHacksmith  Před rokem +7

      @@austin123457 We're Canadian -- as is our barber.

  • @TheRealG73
    @TheRealG73 Před rokem +718

    Happy to see James back. I hope he’s doing well, life is tough but seeing James doing well and exploring the engineering mysteries of the world brings me and many more joy.

    • @stinkothestooleater4490
      @stinkothestooleater4490 Před rokem +13

      I'm more happy to see Keanu reeves make an appearance

    • @RoCoKo
      @RoCoKo Před rokem +6

      he is not back actually, this video is created 1 year ago

    • @randomlynate
      @randomlynate Před rokem

      @@RoCoKo 1 day*

    • @RoCoKo
      @RoCoKo Před rokem

      @@randomlynate no, look at the bottom right at 09:06

    • @vaishnav_mallya
      @vaishnav_mallya Před rokem +6

      @@RoCoKo At the beginning of the video he said "we spent the last year.." Notice his appearance at that time and now.

  • @nicholasalderman773
    @nicholasalderman773 Před měsícem +1

    the bullet is the usialy copper looking pece ,that is the part of the round of amunittion that is propelled by the gun powder out of the gun . the cassing wich is the usialy the brass or gold looking part that holds the primer and gunpowder this pece is normaly ejected out of the side or top of the firearme

  • @DJMetalstone
    @DJMetalstone Před 3 měsíci +1

    Even if it wouldn't have worked this was still a win to me , awesome craftmanship as usual. You guys always deliver and it's a pleasure to watch. Only thing that was a bit of a shame was that you guys didn't show the impact on the mannequin with the john wick suit in the end. Was super curious how much less impact it would've compared to the dead mannequin on the other side. Either way loved it nonetheless :)

  • @theHacksmith
    @theHacksmith  Před rokem +1572

    *UMP5 shoots .45ACP -- sorry for the typo! The rest of the video is correct. We only tested with 9mm FMJ rounds since they have more penetration power than a 45. Vector was the closest equivalent to an UMP5 in Canada, which is why we use it for testing.
    Also, we could have cheated and used hollowpointd, but we didn't 😊
    If you need armor, check out Premiere Body Armor ► www.premierbodyarmor.com/hacksmith
    They have certified slim bullet proof vests that you can easily wear under a suit! Which makes a lot more sense than a suit you can't even dry clean! (because you'd damage the kevlar and dyneema).

    • @HaydenVanGundy
      @HaydenVanGundy Před rokem +27

      Seriously love this newer slower change of pace it really make you feel like your their and could make these ourselves. An insight into inventors and engineering creation process similar to bob ross

    • @ravoniesravenshir3926
      @ravoniesravenshir3926 Před rokem +10

      Hacksmith.... why not invent your own material, like see if you can invent something new... that is what Hacksmith is all about right?
      Not just reinventing, but coming up with something new :3
      I had a idea for a combination, Spider Silk, Carbon Fiber fabric, with a micro scale/chainmail at the end, for stab resistance.

    • @HaydenVanGundy
      @HaydenVanGundy Před rokem +1

      What if you ran two installments in parallel like:
      Weekly installments on a bigger project at the end of 3 months.
      Then have one that you film less and is done in a week or month.

    • @MrYeast102
      @MrYeast102 Před rokem +17

      @@ravoniesravenshir3926 Chain mail wouldn't really protect against stabs, it's more for slashes

    • @grosen84
      @grosen84 Před rokem +12

      A 9mm round cant hold 4.5 Grams powder. even if it could.. the gun would blow up instantly.. its more likely 4.5 GRAINS. 4.5 GRAMS is close to 70 grains..

  • @alnimri
    @alnimri Před rokem +497

    The fact that not only did they make it functional (clever to take advantage of the multilayering with the vest and suit) but they maintained it to be very well fashionable. Hacksmith delivers as always!

    • @whiteking8341
      @whiteking8341 Před rokem +1

      I was surprised it can be cut by a scissor

    • @tOSdude
      @tOSdude Před rokem +4

      @@whiteking8341 Different kind of damage

  • @mylifeisnapless
    @mylifeisnapless Před 16 dny

    Sheer thickening fluid should react based on the spreading of sheer forces through the material which acts at the speed of sound. Google's telling me speed of sound in 1125 fps while the 9mm travels at 1200 fps. I'd think you'd want the bullet to slow down to a fraction of the speed of sound to allow the sheer forces to travel through the material and use the most of it. I don't know if there's a way to test how much speed the bullet lost going through each piece of fabric. Maybe matching deformation of the bullet with a known speed to varying depths of kevlar?

  • @vatamancoco
    @vatamancoco Před 5 měsíci +1

    Mejoras:
    Corbata de keblar, botones de metal, tallves un par de laminas de metal en el chaleco, si es posible la camisa también de keblar o un material mas acolchable.

  • @coffeenutta2488
    @coffeenutta2488 Před rokem +433

    The thing I have loved the most about this video. Hearing the concern and a little self doubt with the tailor. Knowing it is the pure professionalism coming out. Just the thought that this project is pushing what industry elite think is it to big to do.
    This is the thing I love the most. Seeing people pushed to their limit, push past that limit and succeed.
    Hat off to all involved.

    • @Crybaby-Media
      @Crybaby-Media Před rokem +10

      I thought that was so sweet. They were so invested.

  • @bena461
    @bena461 Před rokem +690

    I'm still amazed that you guys can take the stuff of LITERAL FICTION and make it functional in the real world. excellent work James and Team.
    Keep making awesome content on your own schedule!

    • @theHacksmith
      @theHacksmith  Před rokem +113

      Heh..heh... this wasn't our own schedule haha -- rushed the video when Lionsgate approached us to be associated with it ;)

    • @AquariumAficionado
      @AquariumAficionado Před rokem +2

      @@theHacksmith in what way?!?!

    • @magicgunn
      @magicgunn Před rokem +4

      This has already been made for a very long time

    • @bena461
      @bena461 Před rokem +2

      @@theHacksmith all the same , incredible work you guys.

    • @theHacksmith
      @theHacksmith  Před rokem +18

      making a youtube video isn't easy -- wasn't planning on having it done so soon!

  • @NewMcNewness
    @NewMcNewness Před měsícem

    Great video well done guys. Obviously there is a big chance of failure stopping bullets with thin body armor like this but it could definitely save lives in some cases and may be worth pursuing as a protective layer for security personnel. Nice work guys!

  • @lungshinglacx
    @lungshinglacx Před měsícem

    Not a moment skipped, watched the whole journey and it was brilliant. Great job

  • @IrisCorven
    @IrisCorven Před 9 měsíci +1241

    It's a damn shame we don't know the tailor's name, because I'd love to see more of their work. Even with it moving from a slimmer fit to a more general purpose suit, they did a fantastic job making it looks so nice.

    • @SulfuricRain
      @SulfuricRain Před 7 měsíci +51

      @@elephantoslsd can confirm, am foreign intelligence

    • @blank9789
      @blank9789 Před 7 měsíci +36

      @@SulfuricRain Can also confirm, am the bullet that just went through foreign intelligence's head for snoopin around.

    • @shinobuoshino5066
      @shinobuoshino5066 Před 6 měsíci +16

      @@elephantoslsd if that were the case maybe he shouldn't wear nail polish as a man.

    • @ben.pueschel
      @ben.pueschel Před 5 měsíci +4

      @@shinobuoshino5066my condolences

    • @user-rs4rp4nr7f
      @user-rs4rp4nr7f Před 5 měsíci +26

      @@shinobuoshino5066 i literally cant tell if you're being sexist or homophobic, but it's deplorable either way.

  • @MosBaked
    @MosBaked Před rokem +1400

    Its crazy that they managed to squeeze all that body armour into that tiny suit, mad props to the material scientist you guys brought in.

    • @STR33TZK1NG
      @STR33TZK1NG Před rokem +22

      It's crazy to think they didn't even use uhmwpe which would've made the suit more bullet resistant, lighter and thinner.

    • @cc-vg4ed
      @cc-vg4ed Před rokem +57

      @@STR33TZK1NG They are using uhmwpe. This is the mostly white material. Spectra is a common uhmwpe, but there are dozens of different models of spectra.

    • @STR33TZK1NG
      @STR33TZK1NG Před rokem +9

      @@cc-vg4ed that's very interesting, because Safelite makes uhmwpe panels that weigh next to nothing and are IIIA. They're also most def thinner than what they used.
      Which is why I mentioned it in the first place. Since they wouldn't mention any specific material other than it being kevlar.

    • @theHacksmith
      @theHacksmith  Před rokem +123

      Safelite's IIIA panels are 0.18" thick, which is 4.5mm -- our suit vest composite came in at 3.25mm =)

    • @STR33TZK1NG
      @STR33TZK1NG Před rokem +13

      @@theHacksmith color me impressed. I didn't catch that! I guess the video doesn't do the Suit justice. So can you spill the beans? Did you use uhmwpe?

  • @DoctorIT-yo3bw
    @DoctorIT-yo3bw Před 4 měsíci +2

    Now this is something worth my time watching!

  • @stefonrogers5980
    @stefonrogers5980 Před 19 dny

    Maybe you could(if ever re approached do something similar to scale male (not necessarily like shingles but small swatches of cloth sewn together closely but lose enough to allow more movement) 20:00 great work so far btw

  • @andrewchilds8886
    @andrewchilds8886 Před rokem +634

    Honestly I think y’all could sell these. Plenty of people would like to have a suit as nice as the one shown and the fact that it’s bullet proof against small calibers is a lot more than most suits provide

    • @Relixification
      @Relixification Před rokem +71

      the Federal Government could use these

    • @hoangtrieu3438
      @hoangtrieu3438 Před rokem +84

      I won't be surprised if someone has already contacted him to buy the design or order a suit

    • @thesupreme8062
      @thesupreme8062 Před rokem +15

      Its would be very very expensive

    • @thunder_chunder6491
      @thunder_chunder6491 Před rokem +26

      A company in South America has been selling these for years.

    • @416blackmamba
      @416blackmamba Před rokem +16

      @@thesupreme8062 governments of superpower countries could easily afford these for VIPs and security personnel

  • @panch78
    @panch78 Před rokem +1080

    The tailor is such a perfectionist that it is admirable. I love watching people that love their craft work. Amazing!

    • @RichestMen
      @RichestMen Před rokem +9

      She's not only a great tailor. I love how she puts effort to her craft. I love her crafts. It looks cool!

    • @toxiclyhydrated5478
      @toxiclyhydrated5478 Před rokem +14

      cant imagine how she felt watching her creation get shot though.

    • @arzqh
      @arzqh Před rokem +5

      @@toxiclyhydrated5478 i mean wasnt that the point lmao.

    • @toxiclyhydrated5478
      @toxiclyhydrated5478 Před rokem +2

      @@arzqh Yes, that was the entire point.

  • @zeroandplanb4life
    @zeroandplanb4life Před 5 měsíci

    I was thinking about this the other night what about spider web silk. Patches made out of that stuff would be so strong and flexible i think may even be possible to reuse it. ah nvm military already using it lol still though would be cool to see implemented in a metal alloy type suit that provides unmatched protection could advance warfare prolong lives of soldiers fighting etc, Called dragon silk for anyone wondering.

  • @lungulet
    @lungulet Před 6 měsíci +1

    Using that suit in temperatures above 20⁰C would be very difficult. Also, a bullet doesn't have to kill you to put you out. It's enough to hurt you and with that suit you will get muscle lacerations and broken bones.

  • @mare96ful
    @mare96ful Před rokem +377

    The suit doesn't seem thick at all, it's really elegant. I probably wouldn't tell a difference between real and bulletproof suit. Great job I really like this video.

  • @WellingtonIronman
    @WellingtonIronman Před rokem +746

    Your tailor did an outstanding job there. I don’t know if people realise how much of a challenge this would have been for them.

    • @Kryoza
      @Kryoza Před rokem +3

      Governments around the world actually wear these suits

    • @kaptainkaoz6656
      @kaptainkaoz6656 Před rokem +5

      @@Kryoza I don’t think the government wear suits like this

    • @Dunkopf
      @Dunkopf Před rokem +1

      ​@@Kryoza LOL probably too expensive for the GOV tax. Tho Congress could probably afford it

    • @Kryoza
      @Kryoza Před rokem

      @@kaptainkaoz6656 well not particularly the government but Special Agents of the us government do. Depending on the mission they will wear this. Secret service also wear these and CIA, NSA, OSI, CID NCIS.

  • @TheBeliduff
    @TheBeliduff Před 7 měsíci

    I imagine the tailor watching months of their hard work getting peppered with bullets😂

  • @Middlestepofficial
    @Middlestepofficial Před 3 měsíci

    There's a new material called Borophene which is stronger than Graphene and more flexible. Can be the future of truly bulletproof suits, if we find a way how to absorb the kinetic energy from the bullet. The muzzle energy of a bullet impact is insane. For a reference, let's assume the force or F=mv, where F is the force, m is the mass of the bullet, and v is the velocity of the bullet. A 5.56×45 round for example has an average energy of 1311 lb/ft (or 181.25 kg/m in metric units). For comparison, a hammer blow that travels 50 ft/s (15.24 m/s) and weights 5 lbs (2.26 kg) has a kinetic energy of around 190 lb/ft (or 26.26 kg/m), 7 times less than a 5.56mm round impact. That's not easy to absorb at all with a thin layer of fabric.

  • @jakesto
    @jakesto Před rokem +562

    This is the kind of content I love to watch! What a perfect video for James to return in. James genuinely looks proud of the suit, and I hope he and his team continue to make projects like this that they can be proud of!

  • @TheRealGuywithoutaMustache
    @TheRealGuywithoutaMustache Před rokem +1128

    The fact that it took you guys over a year to create this video is amazing. That's a lot of patience and persistence and the results really paid off in the end. I'd love to see you guys test this suit out against a dragon's breath shotgun round like the one in John Wick 4.

    • @petorasuke
      @petorasuke Před rokem +14

      Been a long time i haven't seen you on yt comments

    • @botgamingcodm5808
      @botgamingcodm5808 Před rokem +3

      Yo

    • @brandonthecool2151
      @brandonthecool2151 Před rokem +4

      Holy jesus hes back

    • @tymcmahon5904
      @tymcmahon5904 Před rokem +12

      Dragons breath rounds don't actually do that much damage. The magnesium shards are pretty small and slow down quickly. As long as it isnt shot point blank, almost any armor rating will stop it.

    • @Karlach_
      @Karlach_ Před rokem +1

      Damn I ain't seen you in a while bro

  • @johnshaw8013
    @johnshaw8013 Před 3 měsíci +1

    A company I've worked with makes these fabrics, and an old friend used to do the bullet tests!

  • @bsfishing7073
    @bsfishing7073 Před 2 měsíci

    Just a thought what if you used resin and harders to make it look smooth and with the right amount of cevlar it would probably make a real difference and then you would be able to put it inside the material

  • @patrickphilippot6600
    @patrickphilippot6600 Před rokem +186

    The Material Science Engineering student did so well on this suit. All of you did! Like honestly the suit looks great (before you go and shoot it up) all of you should be very proud of what you made here.
    keep up the good work guys!

    • @radeni
      @radeni Před rokem +5

      the impressive part is that the suit looked great even after being shot up

  • @llammi1782
    @llammi1782 Před rokem +396

    I actually met James recently, and he showed me a short video of this project, at that time I didn't know how hard he worked on it. I really respect how much time he and his team puts into these projects, especially considering how little youtube rewards that kind of effort. Absolutely amazing project.

    • @theHacksmith
      @theHacksmith  Před rokem +114

      Thank you -- where did we meet!

    • @llammi1782
      @llammi1782 Před rokem +101

      @@theHacksmith Epcot, at the guardians of the galaxy ride

    • @theHacksmith
      @theHacksmith  Před rokem +135

      I remember! nice to meet you!

    • @tomc180
      @tomc180 Před rokem +67

      this was wholesome

    • @kL07_
      @kL07_ Před rokem +8

      Damn, lucky!

  • @alexoienundertheveil4742
    @alexoienundertheveil4742 Před 3 měsíci

    Since this video is 9months old and hyperline came out with the thinnest body armor u could literally have teamed up with them while they were doing testing as well the armor is 1/8th of an inch thick and literally stops everything up to 308 and 500magnum

  • @youcanhandlethetruth4695
    @youcanhandlethetruth4695 Před 6 měsíci

    You should Place a "Attention, this Video is available in 7 Different Languages, you can change in the Options". Because so many People do not get this new YT Feature, jet. And its really cool that you do that Extra Work Translating it all.

  • @brycesmith5784
    @brycesmith5784 Před rokem +2800

    That's actually really really impressive that a civilian team was able to make a bulletproof vest that works just as well or better than a certified military issued vest. You guys definitely blew my mind with this one!

    • @cooperbaxter8068
      @cooperbaxter8068 Před rokem +488

      Not to be too pedantic, but calling it "certified military issue" is a little misleading. The vest used in the video was level 2 soft body armor. Level 1's aren't even sold anymore. Level 2A is the only rating lower than 2, and it's quite rare. Most police departments issue level 3A at a minimum, and level 3 frequently. The US military uses a different rating system than the NIJ, but the issued armor is roughly on par with level 4 by the NIJ standard. The US Army's IOTV, (Improved Outer Tactical Vest) has a NIJ equivalent rating of 3A, without even having the armor plates in it.
      In other words, the direct comparison in the video was to the almost weakest body armor commercially available. A level that is considered too low for most police work, except in low crime areas. The standard issue military body armor has a higher rating without even having its plates in. More typical users of level IIs are small time night security workers, mall cops, or journalists - people who don't expect to actually get shot at so comfort is a priority.
      I'm not trying to say that it wasn't an impressive accomplishment - it absolutely is. The suit was both incredibly stylish and effective against small rounds. Even better it was but together by a group who don't typically make armor. But at the same time the vest is a lower rating than my issued helmet, and far below issued body armor. You must recall that for the suit, they essentially took the materials already typically used in soft body armor, and shaped them differently. Hopefully this didn't come across as patronizing, or like I'm trying to correct you. My intention is to share knowledge on the subject I thought you might find interesting. Body armor and ballistics really are fascinating subjects.

    • @bigboahpete7484
      @bigboahpete7484 Před rokem +55

      @@cooperbaxter8068 🤓

    • @josephs1929
      @josephs1929 Před rokem +58

      @@cooperbaxter8068 the point is that it's thinner and more flexible than the commercial stuff with the same protection level. It's not a guarantee, but that implies that level 3A or better soft armor built by these guys could be significantly thinner than what's available

    • @starman1294
      @starman1294 Před rokem +70

      @@cooperbaxter8068 "not to be too pedantic" *proceeds to be too pedantic*

    • @mateopadron5533
      @mateopadron5533 Před rokem +77

      @@cooperbaxter8068 thank you, this was informative

  • @RoomieOfficial
    @RoomieOfficial Před rokem +1684

    So freaking cool! Well done guys!!

    • @Bapudebepo
      @Bapudebepo Před rokem +14

      Wow didn’t expect to see you here hey roomie 😁

    • @SyEED.
      @SyEED. Před rokem +8

      Joel, you are the last person I’d expect to see in a hacksmith comment section 😂

    • @jezza899
      @jezza899 Před rokem +2

      WTF?! I didn't know Joel was a John Wick fan!

    • @easeff3634
      @easeff3634 Před rokem

      😅👋

    • @lmao2351
      @lmao2351 Před rokem +1

      Dra mig baklänges

  • @AbesYoutube
    @AbesYoutube Před 4 měsíci

    Wow guys! THANK YOU for powering through for the win!! What a cool job you have!!

  • @user-ze6do7kf4e
    @user-ze6do7kf4e Před 6 měsíci +1

    It’s amazing that you can’t get a bullet through the material but you can get a needle through when you sew it.

  • @theHacksmith
    @theHacksmith  Před rokem +2216

    Get a *one-of-a-kind collectible* from this video, like squished bullets from testing, and even a sample of the composite we developed! Only available THIS WEEKEND at www.Hacksmith.store

  • @peoplez129
    @peoplez129 Před rokem +518

    One thing to keep in mind is even if you have a vest that could stop bullets, it would hurt more than a traditional vest, and likely result in broken bones and internal bleeding. In the movie he takes the impacts, but in real life you would be in trouble and on the ground from any shot.

    • @paulos5318
      @paulos5318 Před rokem +6

      but nothing happen to the plastic

    • @aoyuki1409
      @aoyuki1409 Před rokem +114

      @@paulos5318 physics dont lie. the plastic absorbed the bullet's energy but because nothing happened to the plastic means that the plastic transferred the bullet energy to you. bulletproof vests works by absorbing the bullet force, and spreading it across a bigger area so you dont feel as much pain (or they try to fully absorb the energy and warp themselves which if u push too far will fail like the standard vest in the vid). yeah wearing this suit and getting shot will not kill you but you're definitely in a world of pain and possibly multiple bruising and broken bones. its like getting poked really hard with a really blunt pole every time u get shot.

    • @seanfrosty7255
      @seanfrosty7255 Před rokem +13

      @@aoyuki1409 exactly it'd be comparable to falling on a fence from jumping off of a shed

    • @mitchellwilley7208
      @mitchellwilley7208 Před rokem

      I wonder if in some cases you'd be better off taking the bullet then wearing that suit.

    • @lawrencefrost9063
      @lawrencefrost9063 Před rokem +11

      @@seanfrosty7255 What are you talking about? Falling on a fence? Get out of here with that comparison.

  • @joelguay4452
    @joelguay4452 Před 7 měsíci

    there has to be a market for these ... great job !

  • @Teddy-O
    @Teddy-O Před 6 měsíci

    Wonder how air gel might react inbetween the layer as well!

  • @SeanHodgins
    @SeanHodgins Před rokem +170

    The suit is incredible, but I’m amazed you were able to get Wick himself to test it out!

  • @deveshparsekar9782
    @deveshparsekar9782 Před rokem +330

    You guys can do a sick John wick style fight maybe with airsoft guns. With James in the suit as Wick taking out entire enemy fleet.

    • @theHacksmith
      @theHacksmith  Před rokem +138

      We had a lot of plans for this video, maybe we'll do a part 2!

    • @ihavekalashnikovyoudomath9275
      @ihavekalashnikovyoudomath9275 Před rokem +44

      @@theHacksmith You mean Chapter 2

    • @syedmakbul8414
      @syedmakbul8414 Před rokem +6

      You should invite some gun youtuber like brandon herrera,etc

    • @RnadomStuff
      @RnadomStuff Před rokem

      hi

    • @Bruno-cb5gk
      @Bruno-cb5gk Před rokem +1

      @@theHacksmith a part 2 would be great! Would also be interesting to see if it could stop something more powerful under favourable conditions, like a 5.56 from a bit further away, against both layers, at an angle.

  • @brandonr8269
    @brandonr8269 Před 7 měsíci

    Must have been the coolest thing wearing this suit. Fantastic!

  • @luc1f3r0_mf7
    @luc1f3r0_mf7 Před 5 měsíci

    This is so dope. I wish there was the budget for a ballistic gel manikin with a skeleton to see bone damage 😍

  • @tiodrakul
    @tiodrakul Před rokem +172

    I'm impressed. Not only did the suit work better than a conventional bulletproof vest, it also looks like a perfectly normal suit. Well done

  • @OnEst_Opinion
    @OnEst_Opinion Před 10 měsíci +1120

    You have GOT TO appreciate the suit builder’s concerns for the look and functionality of the suit. The car they put into it. I’m AMAZED. It came out amazing!

    • @mcmystix
      @mcmystix Před 9 měsíci +94

      wonder if it drives

    • @TradGuyTravels
      @TradGuyTravels Před 8 měsíci +50

      What brand car was it?

    • @FiatUno2003
      @FiatUno2003 Před 8 měsíci +27

      what car they put in it? I'm curious to see

    • @ground-beef
      @ground-beef Před 7 měsíci +7

      clean title?

    • @shrimpaerospace
      @shrimpaerospace Před 7 měsíci +20

      Woah they can put a whole damn car in a suit? Damn technology is crazy these days

  • @ramsesmalony9730
    @ramsesmalony9730 Před 2 měsíci +1

    ok i must admit this is one of my top 10 youtube videos of all times

  • @nicholasalderman773
    @nicholasalderman773 Před měsícem +1

    im glad he is properly using the names bullet ,cassing ,and round of ammunition unlike others

  • @artemmor
    @artemmor Před rokem +135

    I'm just happy to see James and his charismatic enthusiasm towards the projects. Hope he's doing well

  • @himanshuanand9048
    @himanshuanand9048 Před rokem +501

    Hats off to their scientific approach, step by step data logging and double kudos to the engineer who can also make a super stylish suit!

    • @THEBIGGAME683
      @THEBIGGAME683 Před rokem +8

      Aren't the enginer who made the suit are called fasion designer?

    • @buschwichtel
      @buschwichtel Před rokem

      @@THEBIGGAME683 They did say they're a material science student, which is close enough in my book

  • @thomasMarek1
    @thomasMarek1 Před 6 měsíci

    gotta make more of them for sale, they are too awesome for not being available

  • @mikeallensonntag
    @mikeallensonntag Před 3 měsíci

    Man that be super cool if you put this into production if exact measurements from an tailor were provided on the purchase.

  • @double_a13
    @double_a13 Před rokem +1062

    Imagine being a tailor so highly valued that you actually have to hide your face AND voice. Just proves how successful she is. (SHE from the dress up and the build of her hands)

    • @GunakillyaOG
      @GunakillyaOG Před rokem +46

      24 replies all hidden. Imagine being such a top secret tailor that not even comments about them are allowed?! 🤯

    • @a180combatbowsergamepro6
      @a180combatbowsergamepro6 Před rokem +1

      unfunny

    • @v1t4m1n
      @v1t4m1n Před rokem +2

      or just refused to show a face

    • @twoys440
      @twoys440 Před rokem

      im gonna find her, and im gonna xxxx her

    • @Dr4g0k1n
      @Dr4g0k1n Před rokem +19

      It's not ok to assume gender based on outward expression. Keep the love 👍

  • @minecraftbuilderify
    @minecraftbuilderify Před rokem +125

    Really good to see James back in front of the camera, hope is feeling better
    Also to the person who made the suit really well done, it must have taken a lot of hard work and been a challenge project physical & mentally but you should be really proud hope you kept one of the bullets as proof of your work

    • @PurpleandGold615
      @PurpleandGold615 Před rokem +1

      You could definitely tell the tailor was nervous. They should be very proud of themselves with how it turned out. It looks perfect and all you can ask for from a bulletproof suit.

  • @Pasknalli
    @Pasknalli Před 7 měsíci +1

    It would have been very nice if you´ve tested the Suit on a "Balistic Torso" to show the injuries because of the power of the projectiles.

  • @ChristopherSchreib-yn1vu
    @ChristopherSchreib-yn1vu Před 3 měsíci

    There’s a ‘memory’ alloy made of Nickel and Titanium, called Nitinol, which is used a lot in electronic devices, which could be woven into a flexible netting or loose mesh, that could be layered in between layers of Kevlar. It’s tensile strength is so great, that bullets hitting these Nitinol wires, would get caught it, be slightly diced, rather than penetrating. This augmentation of John Wick’s suit material would also make the suit proof against cutting edge attacks with knives stabbing at him, or swords trying to slice him to pieces. Also, if he’s hit with an electric taser, the Nitinol wires will conduct and ground the high voltage around him, rather than let the taser’s charge hurt him. But all titanium alloys are very expensive, so it’s unlikely they will become standard parts of bulletproof vests in general, although the Army often uses it to make a super-tough coating on many of their heavy armored vehicles.

    • @theHacksmith
      @theHacksmith  Před 3 měsíci

      Nitinol isn't that strong... we've done projects with it

  • @Monde_nd
    @Monde_nd Před rokem +1031

    I applaud the dedication this channel does to make sure to give us quality content, they even got Keanu Reeves to wear their project

    • @hardzlocc8802
      @hardzlocc8802 Před rokem +3

      I need this suit✊️💯

    • @Wismic
      @Wismic Před rokem +4

      666th like

    • @jroadimasupil3810
      @jroadimasupil3810 Před rokem

      Did Keanu wear this suit?

    • @TheSperet
      @TheSperet Před 11 měsíci +1

      @@jroadimasupil3810 yeah he even got shot by Canadians to test it, it's in the video

  • @joostfloot5279
    @joostfloot5279 Před rokem +245

    I can't believe the suit looked so good and managed to stop bullets. Could really tell that this was a passion project of James by how nervous he was for the testing and giddy when it all worked out!

  • @enigmarocker
    @enigmarocker Před 20 dny +1

    Super badass. Much love.