Articulated Leather Knight Gauntlets

Articulated Leather Knight Gauntlets

Elaborate Protection for Your Hands

These gauntlets are not just for show. They are carefully handcrafted from plates of high-quality, tough buffalo leather. The individual lamellae overlap, ensuring excellent joint mobility while protecting the back of the hand and fingers from impact. The entire structure is reinforced with dozens of antique-finish brass rivets, guaranteeing that the gauntlets will endure many battles and serve you for years to come.

Comfort Comes First

Thanks to a generous wrist circumference of approximately 37 cm (14.6 inches), you can comfortably wear these mitten gauntlets over an inner layer, such as thin leather or padded gloves. This not only increases comfort but also makes maintenance easier and protects the armour's interior from sweat.

For Battle and for Show

The flexible and durable design of these gauntlets makes them suitable for a wide range of characters and uses. They are the ideal choice for:

• LARP & Fantasy Events: Whether you're playing a rugged northerner, an orc chieftain, or a fearless knight, these gauntlets will perfectly complement your costume.
• Cosplay & Theatre: Need an authentic-looking accessory for your character? The robust appearance of leather and brass is guaranteed to capture attention.
• Light Combat & Reenactment: Their solid construction provides basic hand protection for training with wooden or padded weapons.

A Glimpse into History: Armour That Wasn't Just Steel

Although these gauntlets are primarily a fantasy accessory, their design is inspired by real historical principles. Not all armour was necessarily made of steel. Hardened leather (known as cuir bouilli) was a popular alternative, especially for lighter cavalry or warriors who couldn't afford expensive plate armour. Furthermore, lamellar or splinted construction, where smaller plates (of metal or hardened leather) overlapped and were fixed to a backing, was widespread across many cultures from Byzantium to Mongolia, offering an excellent compromise between protection and mobility.

Interesting Fact: The Advantage of Mitten Gauntlets

In the history of warfare, mitten-style gauntlets were often preferred over fingered ones. Why? They offered superior protection against crushing blows. The force of an impact was distributed across all four fingers at once, instead of being concentrated on a single one. While they slightly limited fine dexterity, they were more than sufficient for a firm grip on a sword, axe, or shield, and were structurally simpler and more durable.

Caring for Your Leather Armour

To keep these gauntlets looking great and functioning perfectly for as long as possible, follow a few simple rules:

• Protect the gauntlets from prolonged exposure to moisture. If they get wet, allow them to air dry slowly at room temperature, never near a direct heat source.
• Regularly treat the leather with appropriate leather care products (like conditioner or grease) to keep it supple and prevent cracking.
• The brass rivets have an antique patina. Excessive polishing could remove this desired finish. A dry cloth is sufficient for cleaning.

Technical Specifications

• Material: Genuine Buffalo Leather, patinated brass rivets
• Style: Mitten Gauntlets
• Overall Length: approx. 31 cm / 12.2 inches
• Wrist Circumference: approx. 37 cm / 14.6 inches
• Colour: Black
• Manufacturer: Lord Of Battles®