Description
For shielding the back of the hand, these gauntlets combine supple black leather with a layer of interlinked mail, a method honed over centuries by armorers. Around the cuff, slightly cupped steel lames are riveted securely to add an extra layer of defense, enabling the wearer to parry or absorb the impact of sword strikes aimed at the hand, wrist, and lower arm. Similar designs can be found in historical collections, where functional protection was sometimes enhanced with decorative touches. Here, the design remains plain and practical, echoing the straightforward armor worn from the Early Middle Ages through the Renaissance. These mail gauntlets resemble the sort of hand protection a smith might have forged for a soldier or knight preparing for the rigors of battle. Size S only.
Fun fact: Chainmail hand protection was prized not only for its defense but also because the flexible links allowed the wearer to maintain dexterity, essential for wielding weapons or handling reins during combat.
