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Beginning in about the XIII century, knights’ equipment started to include metal gauntlets. Metal gauntlets were expensive to manufacture because they required great skill on the part of the armory smith. In addition, steel was still an expensive material and as a result, only kings and wealthy knights could afford metal gloves. The poorer warriors
Our Fencing Gauntlets are of the well-known “Hourglass” style adapted for medieval fencing. Made of cold-rolled steel, the finger plates have a thickness of 1.5mm (knuckles and metacarpals) and 1.0mm (all other areas). The special shape of the metacarpal plate provides full articulation and inner leather gloves are included for increase comfort and grip. The
XV century Milan style leg protection; composed of cuisses and poleyns. The side-wings have ribs for additional durability. The articulated upper-extension plate of the cuisse is movable and covers the top of the thigh. OurMilanese Legharness is reinforced with a central rib. It is made of 1.5 mm cold rolled steel and is also available in
Splinted cuisses crafted according to XIV to late XV century design and completed with fluted steel knee cops. These leather cuisses are reinforced with metal bars which provide great protection and flexibility. The steel elements are made of 1.5mm cold rolled steel (base option) and 4mm durable brown leather. They are also available in 1.0mm
Splinted Greaves in a XIV – late XV century design. These leather greaves are reinforced with metal bars which provide great protection and flexibility. We use an anatomically shaped wooden block when crafting the leather greaves to make them anatomically correct. That’s why our splinted greaves fit perfectly. The steel parts are made of 1.5mm
Segmented plate greaves were commonly used during the XIV century. In some old English manuscripts, they also called “schynbalds”. But the French word “greaves” or “demigreaves” eventually displaced it as the common name for this piece of equipment. Shin protection was affixed to quilted padded stockings. As mentioned before, this type of armor saw large
Greaves were an important component of the armor of many troops, including Western European knights and Roman legionnaires and centurions. They were widely used by cavalry to protect legs and heels while riding a horse. Our base-option Greaves are made of 1.5mm cold rolled steel. They conform to the shape of your calves, making them
Brigandine cuisses completed with steel knees cops. The plates are made of 1.5mm cold rolled steel and are also available in 1.0mm and 1.5mm stainless or tempered steel as well as titanium. Each plate is covered with black paint on both sides to provide additional protection against rust. The knee cops have protective paint layer
If you’re looking for great leg protection on a budget, then our anatomically shaped Front Greaves Type-2 will be right up your alley. These greaves provide vital protection for your shinbones and extend downward to cover your ankles as well. Their open design means you’ll have all the mobility you need and will be better
If you’re in the market for comfortable leg armor that comes with a small price tag, you’re in luck! Made of 1.5mm cold rolled steel, this armor has excellent protection qualities and gives you good mobility. Our Front Greaves are equipped with leather straps and are easily fastened with the help of buckles. Upgrades are
Our Anatomical Cuisses include knee cups and are made of 1.5mm cold rolled steel (other thicknesses and metal types are available). Our construction method provides great mobility and thanks to the leather straps under the knee cop, any impacts to the area will be reduced. Thanks to its nature shock-absorbing properties, leather provides you more
Our Steel Cuisses with steel knee cops are made of 1.5mm cold rolled steel (other thicknesses and metal types are available). Our construction method provides great mobility. This cuisses armor is very easy to take apart which makes its transportation and storage a cinch. The simple construction of this piece makes cleaning this armor a