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Sir Wolf:
the source also said the greaves were back in stock.
Sir Edward:
--- Quote from: Das Bill on 2008-08-10, 21:56:00 ---It looks like they no longer include greaves. It also looks like they've increased the steel thickness... I don't know what the previous ones were, but I recall Christian's felt fairly light, and these current ones are 14 gauge (not likely to be very light). The price is still very good, particularly for stainless steel, but due to previous experiences with the company, I personally suggest you not give them any money. If I recall, the GDFB ones that I have fit you well (you can always try them on again if you want), and if you go through our "source", you might be able to get them for not too much more than the Revival.us ones.
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I remember those as being very light as well. Possibly 18 gauge?
Sword Chick:
Hi Gentlemen!
I need your help again. I noticed that The Mercenary's Tailor is having a sale on gauntlets. I emailed about sizing and if I send gloves that fit me, Mr. Senefelder would line a pair of gauntlets with those.
So, would any of these gauntlets work with my armour thus far?
What are your recommendations?
Sir Edward:
I'm thinking you'd probably want the finger-gaunts: http://www.merctailor.com/catalog/product_info.php?cPath=24&products_id=43&osCsid=99pvddm3vn491hr90krv53n5g3
You could go with the mitten gauntlets, but they'll be more restrictive for handling a sword. And the demi-gaunts won't do much to protect the fingers, though they may not need to since they cover most of the hand when closed. The Wisby gauntlets (I'm tempted to get these for use in class with the steel blunts) is probably a little outside of the style and period you're going for. Wisby was mid 14th C, but the Sallet I believe you ended up with is later in the 15th.
Allan Senefelder:
We can do the mittens either in the more traditional manner, with the finger tips sewn to a leather tab riveted to the final plate of the assembley of with a second strap at the fingertips which the fingers can be disengaged from if desired.
The finger bucklers cover the fingers fully and as they're on sale as well would be an option with the demi gauntlets that would work.
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