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In an attempt to demonstrate the usefulness of knife-proof vests amid a wave of stabbing attacks against Israelis, a Channel 1 reporter agreed to get stabbed on camera – and was actually injured, much to the embarrassment of the manufacturer.

As part of an educational report covering the knife-proof vest manufacturing process, journalist Eitam Lachover agreed to get stabbed on camera. But the experiment failed miserably as the protective body armor could not stop the cold steel blade. Luckily, Lachover suffered only light injury to his upper back, much to the humiliation of the vest’s creators,who were and still are certain of the item’s safety features.


A stab vest, or stab proof vest is a reinforced piece of body armor, worn under or over clothing that is designed to shield against a knife attack. The particular model in question was made out of semi-hard plastic panels designed to protect the neck and the shoulder blade area in particular. It was designed to be used by the IDF to shield the exposed area of the soldier’s body.

In the unfortunate incident the knife pierced the area not covered by the protective material, the manufacturers of the vest, FMS Enterprises, told Israel’s Channel 2. Yaniv Montakyo, Vice President of Research and Development said that all the earlier takes were successful and the reporter was not injured.

In a statement to the Globes, the company said Lachover suffered the injury only because he “moved” during the take.

“The knife did not penetrate the vest. The reporter moved during the demonstration, and the ‘stabber’ missed the vest. The reporter was stabbed slightly above the vest,” the company said.

The company assured that its product has been tested around the world and was found to meet the “most stringent standards – far beyond the stabbing ability of a human being.”

Meanwhile Lachover tweeted that he received stitches and was discharged from the hospital where he was taken following the injury.

Stabbing attacks against Israeli forces and civilians have become the violent method of choice by Palestinian extremists. Since mid-September, a wave of attacks, mainly in Jerusalem’s Old City, have killed 19 Israelis and an American student. Clashes between Israeli forces and Palestinians have at the same time killed more than 120 Palestinians.

Israeli TV reporter stabbed & injured in knife-proof vest trial (VIDEO) — RT News
 
Ummm... Sir, it did the job pretty well... instead of looking at how a great problem is being solved we choose to ridicule... anyways thanks for posting...
 
looks like it failed after a couple of thrusts... that could still be a life saver even if it fails.


the point is to get away. not to stand there and get stabbed repeatedly.
 
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In an attempt to demonstrate the usefulness of knife-proof vests amid a wave of stabbing attacks against Israelis, a Channel 1 reporter agreed to get stabbed on camera – and was actually injured, much to the embarrassment of the manufacturer.

As part of an educational report covering the knife-proof vest manufacturing process, journalist Eitam Lachover agreed to get stabbed on camera. But the experiment failed miserably as the protective body armor could not stop the cold steel blade. Luckily, Lachover suffered only light injury to his upper back, much to the humiliation of the vest’s creators,who were and still are certain of the item’s safety features.


A stab vest, or stab proof vest is a reinforced piece of body armor, worn under or over clothing that is designed to shield against a knife attack. The particular model in question was made out of semi-hard plastic panels designed to protect the neck and the shoulder blade area in particular. It was designed to be used by the IDF to shield the exposed area of the soldier’s body.

In the unfortunate incident the knife pierced the area not covered by the protective material, the manufacturers of the vest, FMS Enterprises, told Israel’s Channel 2. Yaniv Montakyo, Vice President of Research and Development said that all the earlier takes were successful and the reporter was not injured.

In a statement to the Globes, the company said Lachover suffered the injury only because he “moved” during the take.

“The knife did not penetrate the vest. The reporter moved during the demonstration, and the ‘stabber’ missed the vest. The reporter was stabbed slightly above the vest,” the company said.

The company assured that its product has been tested around the world and was found to meet the “most stringent standards – far beyond the stabbing ability of a human being.”

Meanwhile Lachover tweeted that he received stitches and was discharged from the hospital where he was taken following the injury.

Stabbing attacks against Israeli forces and civilians have become the violent method of choice by Palestinian extremists. Since mid-September, a wave of attacks, mainly in Jerusalem’s Old City, have killed 19 Israelis and an American student. Clashes between Israeli forces and Palestinians have at the same time killed more than 120 Palestinians.

Israeli TV reporter stabbed & injured in knife-proof vest trial (VIDEO) — RT News

Well, vest seems to perform fine to me.
 
Why dont they check their skulls with same type of helmets :super:
 

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