New Prototypes: Scarab Shield and UBM Mark III
Here’s a little sneak peak at Zombie Tools’ spring fashion lineup.
On the left arm we have our first piece of offensive armor, project name Scarab. The Scarab is a hefty slab of plate steel with hand grip and forearm strap. The scarab will not only protect against the most ferocious of zombie bites, but with a little effort, will go a long way toward caving in Zack’s face. As if that weren’t tight enough, we’ve bolted on two blades of sharpened carbon steel should you feel the need to enter the mind of the zombie through the eye sockets.
We’ll be tweaking the prototype before we go into production on the Scarab, adding some inside padding and altering the shape slightly to provide the fullest range combat motion. We should have a production model together in late April.
In the right hand we have the latest evolution of our Urban Bone Machete. We’ve changed the blade shape slightly (and will tweak it again for the production model), but most of the improvements are in the handle, which offers better hand-protection (in response to lots of net feedback - thanks!) and improved grip ergonomics. We could have a production version ready inside of two weeks.
Posted by Zombie Tools on Mar 30 2009 |
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On 4-02-09, Kaitos said....
unholy mother of Zeds...i'll take two of both of them
unholy mother of Zeds...i'll take two of both of them
On 4-03-09, thegrinninfin said....
I like the move towards a hand guard for the machete. Any chance of a full one? Also, what would the harness be like inside the shield, and what are the dimensions of it? It seems kinda narrow, but the length looks like it would stay functional. AWESOME products. Keep up the kickass work!
I like the move towards a hand guard for the machete. Any chance of a full one? Also, what would the harness be like inside the shield, and what are the dimensions of it? It seems kinda narrow, but the length looks like it would stay functional. AWESOME products. Keep up the kickass work!
On 4-04-09, Relaw Ecra said....
How much will they both cost together so I can know when to stop saving up. Thanks!
How much will they both cost together so I can know when to stop saving up. Thanks!
On 4-04-09, godsent1 said....
you guys should make some sort of pole axe or glaive that way when the zombie Apocalypse does come people wouldn't have to get in so close to the zombie to kill it.
you guys should make some sort of pole axe or glaive that way when the zombie Apocalypse does come people wouldn't have to get in so close to the zombie to kill it.
On 4-04-09, Eric Foster said....
It's be badass to have a sheath/scabbard built into the shield for the machete.
It's be badass to have a sheath/scabbard built into the shield for the machete.
On 4-04-09, Ben said....
how do i get a ZT patch for my acu's? i like the shield and the new handle
how do i get a ZT patch for my acu's? i like the shield and the new handle
On 4-07-09, death angel said....
0_0 OMG this is the ultimate anti zombie kit
i MUST get one of these ^_^
0_0 OMG this is the ultimate anti zombie kit
i MUST get one of these ^_^
On 4-09-09, Scotsman said....
i really dig the shield guys! i made one very similar to that out of wood and two U-bolts with a length of rebar for the spike. i like it alot. how much for the shield?
i really dig the shield guys! i made one very similar to that out of wood and two U-bolts with a length of rebar for the spike. i like it alot. how much for the shield?
On 4-11-09, Zombie Tools said....
Thanks for the comments.
thegrinninfin -- we've had an ongoing debate about whether the hand-guard should be full or partial. the current tweaked design makes the hand guard longer, but not entirely closed. as for the shield harness, for the prototype we used a nice old leather belt. for the production model, it will probably be a sturdy nylon strap.
Relaw Ecra, Scotsman -- we won't be able to price the shield until we know exactly how much the production version will cost to make. stay tuned.
godsent1 -- we agree. we've drawn several halbard/pole-axe type things on the shop sketch pad. some day....
Ben -- we're looking into embroidered ZT patches.
Thanks for the comments.
thegrinninfin -- we've had an ongoing debate about whether the hand-guard should be full or partial. the current tweaked design makes the hand guard longer, but not entirely closed. as for the shield harness, for the prototype we used a nice old leather belt. for the production model, it will probably be a sturdy nylon strap.
Relaw Ecra, Scotsman -- we won't be able to price the shield until we know exactly how much the production version will cost to make. stay tuned.
godsent1 -- we agree. we've drawn several halbard/pole-axe type things on the shop sketch pad. some day....
Ben -- we're looking into embroidered ZT patches.
On 4-12-09, Pedro Besa said....
I'm just throwing it out there, but when swinging blades at zombies we must be careful of their infected blood, so I was thinking helmet or protective mouth and eye guard. Maybe with spikes on the front for head bunting. I know it sounds ninja and you guys are a little more pirate, but we can never be too ready for the soon coming zombie up rise. Thanks for the great work!
I'm just throwing it out there, but when swinging blades at zombies we must be careful of their infected blood, so I was thinking helmet or protective mouth and eye guard. Maybe with spikes on the front for head bunting. I know it sounds ninja and you guys are a little more pirate, but we can never be too ready for the soon coming zombie up rise. Thanks for the great work!
On 4-12-09, Ryan said....
I like the new handle design but I miss the arc on the mark 2. PLEASE KEEP THE MARK 2 ARC
I like the new handle design but I miss the arc on the mark 2. PLEASE KEEP THE MARK 2 ARC
On 4-12-09, Ryan said....
Acutaly, come to think of it, never mind about my last comment, the new arc looks better
Acutaly, come to think of it, never mind about my last comment, the new arc looks better
On 4-12-09, Robin said....
Intensely beautiful guys... really... Max seriously I really want to start sparring lessons soon... just have to update the prescrip on my contact lenses so I can ditch the glasses. No time for sexy librarian in the face of zombies Dr. Jones!
Intensely beautiful guys... really... Max seriously I really want to start sparring lessons soon... just have to update the prescrip on my contact lenses so I can ditch the glasses. No time for sexy librarian in the face of zombies Dr. Jones!
On 4-12-09, Pedro Besa said....
Foster has a great idea, but it would be really cool if the scarab could attach the sheath for any of the machete marks. Can't wait for the production.
Foster has a great idea, but it would be really cool if the scarab could attach the sheath for any of the machete marks. Can't wait for the production.
On 4-14-09, Rekalw Ecra said....
I have a new concept idea for a blade!! Please send some feedback.
I have a new concept idea for a blade!! Please send some feedback.
On 4-28-09, B-Lock said....
I wanna see a Dr. Doom style mask, something with some good glass over the eyes to keep Zed gunk from fucking with my vision, and maybe a grated plate over the mouth.
I wanna see a Dr. Doom style mask, something with some good glass over the eyes to keep Zed gunk from fucking with my vision, and maybe a grated plate over the mouth.
On 5-18-09, pedro said....
Dr. Doom would be cool, but the predator helmet-mask is more practical with full head, face, eye, and mouth protection.
Dr. Doom would be cool, but the predator helmet-mask is more practical with full head, face, eye, and mouth protection.
On 5-29-09, Darren said....
OMG! I can't beleive you guys made what I suggested! which was a shield. which i think i suggested it
OMG! I can't beleive you guys made what I suggested! which was a shield. which i think i suggested it
On 7-06-09, Stephan said....
Sorry to sound like I'm bitching, Your stuff looks amazing but how effectively would the shield work on the right arm I'm a lefty
Sorry to sound like I'm bitching, Your stuff looks amazing but how effectively would the shield work on the right arm I'm a lefty
On 7-06-09, Clay said....
The shield works fine on the right arm a few of us happen to be south paws also
The shield works fine on the right arm a few of us happen to be south paws also
On 9-30-10, DeadZed said....
Not that I'm big on dragging up the past, but since all of your work deserves its rightful fame: Whatever happened to the Scarab Shield concept, and the Two-faced Bitch ?(found that one trolling the web, looks cool)
And please tell me you guys will still be making the Mark II Bone Machetes and the Apocalaxe. I want to collect all your amazing gear.
(OCD= gotta have it all)
Not that I'm big on dragging up the past, but since all of your work deserves its rightful fame: Whatever happened to the Scarab Shield concept, and the Two-faced Bitch ?(found that one trolling the web, looks cool)
And please tell me you guys will still be making the Mark II Bone Machetes and the Apocalaxe. I want to collect all your amazing gear.
(OCD= gotta have it all)
On 9-30-10, Zombie Tools said....
Hey DeadZed,
Reaching back into our sordid past.....
Scarab Shield -- We ran into a few problems with producing these and never got around to solving them and got distracted by other projects. We really do want to create some protective gear at some point. One of our biggest problems at ZT is that we have too many ideas. We've got enough ideas to last us for a couple years. We will probably revisit the shield at some point, but can't say when exactly.
Two-Faced Bitch -- the Two-Faced Bitch is making a comeback in a much, much tighter form. We've been keeping this under wraps, but we're about to announce a new weapon that is the spirit child of the Bitch. And it's badass.
As for the older designs....we've decided recently that the ZT weapon lineup will undergo constant evolution and editing. As we add new weapons, we'll discontinue older models that we like the least for one reason or another. We don't want to have 100 weapon designs because that complicates the business and increases costs. And we are always getting better with our designs and production, and the older models sometimes do not reflect our current state of tightness. That said, we can be talked into making some older models for dedicated fans who really, really want them. Talk to us.
Chris
Minister of Propaganda
Zombie Tools
Hey DeadZed,
Reaching back into our sordid past.....
Scarab Shield -- We ran into a few problems with producing these and never got around to solving them and got distracted by other projects. We really do want to create some protective gear at some point. One of our biggest problems at ZT is that we have too many ideas. We've got enough ideas to last us for a couple years. We will probably revisit the shield at some point, but can't say when exactly.
Two-Faced Bitch -- the Two-Faced Bitch is making a comeback in a much, much tighter form. We've been keeping this under wraps, but we're about to announce a new weapon that is the spirit child of the Bitch. And it's badass.
As for the older designs....we've decided recently that the ZT weapon lineup will undergo constant evolution and editing. As we add new weapons, we'll discontinue older models that we like the least for one reason or another. We don't want to have 100 weapon designs because that complicates the business and increases costs. And we are always getting better with our designs and production, and the older models sometimes do not reflect our current state of tightness. That said, we can be talked into making some older models for dedicated fans who really, really want them. Talk to us.
Chris
Minister of Propaganda
Zombie Tools
On 1-27-11, Tristan said....
has anyone else noticed that this kickass chunk of metal looks like an urukai shield?
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On 5-04-12, Erik Moore said....
This was posted so many years ago I'm guessing the sheild was a scrapped idea. Am I right?
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