"A stray blow to the elbow joint will drop a veteran quicker than a shield wall break. Protect the hinge, lad, or you won't swing steel tomorrow." Osric, Keeper of the Hearth & Forge
In the heat of garrison skirmishes and campaign drills, the lower arm bears the brunt of the strike, whether from an errant blade or a violent bowstring snap. These leather vambraces are wrought to solve that hazard, bridging the gap between basic forearm defence and the vulnerable crook of the arm.
Crafted from thick 3–3.2 mm genuine leather, this harness offers dependable resilience without encumbering wrist rotation. The extended upper wing wraps over the elbow joint, shielding vital tendons from bruising contacts. Within, a supple suede backing ensures that even under the swelter of midsummer tourneys or prolonged stage engagements, the hide sits easy against the skin without harsh chafing.
Fitted with stout cross-lacing threaded through reinforced metal eyelets, the bracer adapts cleanly to your kit. Pull the cords snug over bare flesh for archery, or loosen them generously to accommodate the heavy wool and quilted linen of a proper arming gambeson.
To maintain your kit between gatherings, brush clear of trail grime with a dry cloth, air-dry naturally if caught in foul downpours, and feed the hide with natural leather balm to forestall cracking. Hand-cut and shaped by trade artisans, expect honest variations in grain and tone – the true mark of bespoke craftsmanship.
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Crafted to historic specifications for re-enactors, living history, and LARP. Built to look, feel, and drape as it should.
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