"A man cannot fight if his wrists are bound by stiff iron; the hourglass pattern was shaped by hard experience on fourteenth-century fields." Osric, Keeper of the Hearth & Forge
Forged by hand from sturdy 16-gauge mild steel, these hourglass gauntlets capture the quintessential hand protection of the fourteenth century. The defining feature of this pattern is the wide, flared cuff, designed specifically to grant the warrior an unhindered range of wrist movement when directing a blade or holding the reins.
Measuring approximately 27 cm from the tip of the middle finger plate to the trailing edge of the cuff, these gauntlets are sized to provide comprehensive coverage across the hand, knuckles, and wrist joints. To eliminate the chafing of bare plate and ensure a firm grip in the field, each piece comes furnished with soft suede leather inner gloves. Heavy-duty leather straps paired with solid brass buckles secure the harness around your wrists, keeping the metal firmly anchored through strenuous drill and combat reenactment.
Whether you portray a landed noble or a disciplined man-at-arms in a fourteenth-century muster, this armour balances historical form with practical field utility. The mild steel shell readily withstands the rigours of living history encampments and martial engagements. Keep the steel lightly greased against the damp of campaign, check the leather strapping periodically at the workbench, and these hourglass gauntlets will serve your garrison faithfully season after season.
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