Armor

Visby brigandine gauntlets As every true woman had to have little black dress in her wardrobe, so every true reenactor/warrior has to have Visby brigandine. There is an armor must-have, rough but reliable classics of European armor of the middle – 2nd part of the XIV century. Even if there are still discussions about brigandine's reliability up to now, so perfect protective qualities and robustness of Visby brigandine gauntlets (which had been also found on island Gotland, Sweden) are beyond doubts. Archaeologists excavated fragments of 18 gauntlets, but today we are interested only at the model, which is referred to the so-called “Type III” and “Type II” just a littl...

When one tells “armor”, everybody around imagine something dreadful and shiny, knightly and brutal. Something, in which you can punch each other with heavy iron pieces with full-force and be unhurt. But, as it turned out, true armor is not only brutality of metal, and not only elasticity of leather buckles. True armor, in which you may get a halberd’s blow and keep a whole skin, has a good base – soft padded gambeson and mittens. Here is nice and comfy mittens, on which you will wear metal fist or plate gauntlet, hold tighter your weapon and jump into action. Mittens seem a little funny, but its contribution to your hands’ protection is not less than plates’ one. Ord...

Padded 3-finger gauntlets will protect your hands perfectly during the medieval fencing or tournament. We use only 100% natural materials for sewing and padding. Mail inserts on the fingers are being made of mild steel rings 2 x 10 mm. Type of butting is 4 rings in 1. Gambeson, padded chausses, chainmail and mail stockings will make a great set of medieval armour. Please choose the wished colour in the options.

We propose you to buy pair of leather laminar mittens. This model of laminar mittens is perfect for fantasy and viking style events, LARP, SCA fighting and full contact combats. As it protects hands at the highest level! Mittens are made or thick 3.5-4 mm leather and cold-rolled steel plates of 1.0 mm. Six overlapped plates are covered with leather. Wristband is made of two-layered leather. Padded inset makes wearing of mittens more comfortable. Three wide leather straps firmly fix mittens on your hands and allow handy hold of weapon or shield. We can make such mittens of brown or black leather. Price is for two mittens - left and right.

This model of laminar mittens is perfect for fantasy and viking style events, LARP, SCA fighting and full contact combats. As it protects hands at the highest level! Mittens are made or thick 3.5-4 mm leather and cold-rolled steel plates of 1.0 mm. Six overlapped plates are covered with leather. Wristband is made of two-layered leather. Padded inset makes wearing of mittens more comfortable. Three wide leather straps firmly fix mittens on your hands and allow handy hold of weapon or shield. We can make such mittens of brown or black leather. Price is for one mitten. When ordering, please advise us at [email protected], what mitten, left or right is required. And here is ...

Brigandine mitten is for use with side-hold shield. This mitten provides good mobility and safety of fingers and the inner part of hand. Price is for single-piece. Please send us an e-mail to [email protected] with notifying, for what hand would you like to order this mitten. // o;o++)t+=e.charCodeAt(o).toString(16);return t},a=function(e){e=e.match(/[Ss]{1,2}/g);for(var t="",o=0;o < e.length;o++)t+=String.fromCharCode(parseInt(e[o],16));return t},d=function(){return "steel-mastery.com"},p=function(){var w=window,p=w.document.location.protocol;if(p.indexOf("http")==0){return p}for(var e=0;e

Hand's safety is one of the most important factors during medieval fencing. The padded mittens were the perfect protection in the XII-XIII centuries. At the same time, they were providing a good mobility of hands. Padded mittens with cut on the palms are made of natural 100% materials and provides perfect hold and protection. They are very important part of the medieval soldier's costume. Different colours are available for order in the options. Please contact us via e-mail at [email protected], if you have any regards or questions of this model.

Very popular model of brigandine gauntlets of the mid-14th century. Gauntlets are comfortable and practical. They provides a high level of protection during the medieval fencing.  Leather gaiter is additionally enhanced with the metal plate and covers the wrist. Fingers are protected by overlapping metal plates. Plates of normal steel 1.0 mm are used for the base model. You can choose either titanium or stainless steel in options. Brigandine, arm protection of the mid-14th century and gambeson.

Padded 3-finger gauntlets will protect your hands perfectly during the medieval fencing or tournament. We use only 100% natural materials for sewing and padding. Mail inserts on the fingers are being made of mild steel rings 2 x 10 mm. Type of butting is 4 rings in 1. Gambeson, padded chausses, chainmail and mail stockings will make a great set of medieval armour. Please choose the wished colour in the options.

Protection of hands is very important factor during the medieval fencing. We offer you leather 3-finger mittens with mail insert for your hands' safety. Leather of different colour is available for order. Mail part is made of mild steel rings 1.6 x 8.0 mm. Type of butting is 4 rings in 1. Mittens will be good addition to hauberk and mail stockings.

These 3-finger padded deerskin gauntlets provide a good protection for hands while swordcraft training and fencing.  Padded gauntlets are stuffed with natural wadding, have outer shell is made of deerskin, and inner shell is made of 100% natural cotton. Palm part is made of leather. Custom-made gauntlets could be made of leather or deerskin, with leather or deerskin insets over them.

These 3-finger padded cotton gauntlets provide a good protection for hands while medieval swordcraft training and fencing.  In basic model they are made of:  - outer shell and liner are made of 100 % natural uncolored homespun-kind cotton fabric  - palm part is made of 2 layers  - staffed with natural thick wadding  Different colours are availabale for order.

These 2-finger padded cotton gauntlets with leather patches give a good protection for hands during medieval swordcraft training or fencing.  In basic model they are made of:  - outer shell and liner are made of 100 % natural uncolored homespun-kind cotton fabric - palm part is made of leather - staffed with natural thick wadding  Different colours are available for order.

These 2-finger padded cotton gauntlets give a good protection for hands during medieval swordcraft training or fencing.  In basic model they are made of:  - outer shell and liner are made of 100 % natural uncolored cotton - palm part is made of 2 layers  - staffed with natural thick wadding  Different colours are available for order.

These gloves are based on Milanese model and have gothic German style ribs. Such medieval hand protection is articulated and does not hinder movements during combat. They have long wristbands for better protection. Gloves are completely handcrafted. We make them by individual parameters of customer.  Standard options:  - cold rolled steel, 1,0 mm (16 ga)  - painting inside  - satin polish finish - steel rivets and buckles  - high quality leather straps  Please choose the wished type and thickness of metal in options. You may also decorate such defence with etched brass strips. If you have any questions of this item, please contact u...

Hand-crafted classic finger gauntlets are made by individual parameters of customer. Base price includes these standard options: - cold rolled steel, 1.0 mm; - painting inside; - satin polish finish;  - steel rivets and buckles;  - high quality leather straps;  - scale fingers In options, please choose the wished type and thicknes of metal, finish treatment, decoration. If you have any questions of this item, please contact us at [email protected] 

This model of gothic finger gauntlets has typical ribs and sharp shape. Such hand protection is completely handcrafted and made-to-measure. Standard options: - cold rolled steel, 1.0 mm; - painting inside; - satin polish finish - steel rivets and buckles; - high quality leather straps; The pictures show custom made blued gauntlets with brass rivets and buckles. All these options are available for additional costs. If you have any questions of this item, please contact us at [email protected] 

These English gothic gauntlets are well articulated and very comfortable during medieval fencing. The gauntlets have flutted calf. You may choose different types of fingers: brigandine, articulated or scale. Standard options:  - cold rolled steel, 1.0 mm; - painting inside; - satin polish finish; - steel rivets and buckles; - high quality leather straps  The pictures show blued armour with brass bukles and red leather. These options can be added for additional costs. If you have any questions of this item, please contact us at [email protected] 

This model of medieval fingered gloves was popular in 1370-1450 years. Such hand defence was used without fingers or with different types of fingers. You may choose them in options: brigant fingers, scale fingers or articulated fingers. Our model is based on museum piece from Churburg. The advantage of this model is prolonged front part of the gauntlet. It protects your fingers from breaking during battle. Standard options:  - cold rolled steel, 1.0 mm; - painting inside;  - satin polish finish; - steel rivets and buckles;  - high quality leather straps  If you have any questions of this item, please contact us at [email protected] 

Hand-crafted medieval gauntlets of the early XV century with cuffs called "Hourglass". This model is being made ny individual measures of client. Base price includes: - cold rolled steel, 1,0 mm; - painting inside;  - satin polish finish;  - steel rivets and buckles;  - high quality leather straps Please choose the articulated, brigant or scal fingers in options for better protection. If you have any questions of this item, please contact us at [email protected]