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Message: <blockquote data-quote="seasong" data-source="post: 1108653" data-attributes="member: 5137">Kevlar is a weave. It is made up multiple layers which are designed to wrap around an object as it penetrates through the layers. As the object continues to penetrate, more and more layers wrap around it and twist up, slowing it to a stop.Even when a bullet does penetrate the vest, it is usually coccooned in a bubble that is connected to the vest, and is unable to fragment or significantly deform. That hurts to get in the ribs, but it generally won't kill you. It takes a lot to punch a bullet far enough to rip the kevlar and let the bullet tumble into the flesh unfettered.It works just fine against bullets, arrows and other impalements (such as stakes). However, a very sharp edge, or a very, very hard, slick surface, can prevent the advantages of kevlar. And a cutting motion cuts against the direction that kevlar is built for. It's not a function of speed, but direction, and while you could build a slick, armor piercing stake, you would probably need to use something other than wood to make it.That's all moot, however. A smart vampire cuts open his flesh along the bottom edge of the pectoral muscle, slides a nice and heavy ceramic plate underneath there, just over the heart, and then has a buddy do the same for his left shoulder blade.He also carries a <a href="http://www.royalwafa.com.tw/fire_extinguisher/mini_fire_extinguisher.htm" target="_blank">mini fire extinguisher</a> A <a href="http://www.baproducts.com/cl9268.htm" target="_blank">raincoat that can folded small enough to be packed into a survival kit</a> probably wouldn't be amiss. A pair of handcuffs is also useful in a wide variety of situations, although it's not specific to protecting vampiric weaknesses.</blockquote>

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