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Title: Gauntlets - Where to find Bifurcated Gauntlets?
Post by: Sir James (Fiat Lux) on 2011-04-29, 16:03:16

To split, or not to split? Not being able to test, I have no idea! I'm trying to find a pair of bifurcated gauntlets so that I can finally have some hand protection. Not a big fan of mittens, as they tend to be too loose on me, yet individually fingered gauntlets tend to get too wound up on my hands, hence why I'm thinking bifurcated. Does anyone have any experience with them/know where to find some?

For reference:
(http://i.imgur.com/YKYr7.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/sN4QC.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/kPk7Z.jpg)

Title: Re: Gauntlets - Where to find Bifurcated Gauntlets?
Post by: Sir Edward on 2011-04-29, 16:18:41

Sadly, I haven't had a chance to try them. I don't know of anyone who makes them either.

But now I'm thinking we need to convince Bill to get a pair, so he'll look more like a Velociraptor. :)

Title: Re: Gauntlets - Where to find Bifurcated Gauntlets?
Post by: Sir Brian on 2011-04-29, 18:03:58

wow those look wild, wonder how they are while handling a blade?  :-\

Title: Re: Gauntlets - Where to find Bifurcated Gauntlets?
Post by: Sir William on 2011-04-29, 18:32:33

Positively demonic they look- I like them!  Maybe Allan could help - MT I mean?

Title: Re: Gauntlets - Where to find Bifurcated Gauntlets?
Post by: Sir James A on 2011-04-29, 19:23:28

I've seen a set on ArmourArchive for sale before, though I don't remember who made them. They were called the "ninja turtle gauntlets", and growing up watching TMNT as a teenager, that's exactly what they remind me of.

Title: Re: Gauntlets - Where to find Bifurcated Gauntlets?
Post by: Thorsteinn on 2011-04-29, 23:22:03

Have you asked Eric of Zweihammer armoury or Jackie of Shamrock armoury? What about Icefalcon?

http://www.zweihammer.com/
http://www.shamrockarmoury.com/

Title: Re: Gauntlets - Where to find Bifurcated Gauntlets?
Post by: Sir Gerard de Rodes on 2011-05-04, 23:12:05

These look like a great compromise between fingered and mitten gauntlets.......Is there any historical reference to their use??
G

Title: Re: Gauntlets - Where to find Bifurcated Gauntlets?
Post by: Sir James (Fiat Lux) on 2011-05-04, 23:26:41

Talk about obscure! Doing a search for Bifurcated Gauntlets pulls up this very thread as the third result!

As for historical context, they were apparently used around the 15th century, most notably by Charles V (http://www.myarmoury.com/feature_ana_charlesv.html) of Spain.

Title: Re: Gauntlets - Where to find Bifurcated Gauntlets?
Post by: Sir Rodney on 2011-05-05, 00:19:49

Have you tried posting on the Armour Archive?  There's lots of SCAdians over there and some of them may have combat experience with bifurcated gauntlets.

(edit to add)

I would also try the myArmoury forum.  Many very experienced and knowledgeable people post there.

Title: Re: Gauntlets - Where to find Bifurcated Gauntlets?
Post by: James Barker on 2011-05-05, 14:36:53

Jiří Klepač made a pair and his work is fantastic. I don't screw around when it comes to hand protection and I would trust his work:

http://www.armour.cz/fotoalbum/current-project/

If I was going to buy a pair this is who I would go to.

Title: Re: Gauntlets - Where to find Bifurcated Gauntlets?
Post by: Sir William on 2011-05-05, 16:55:54

Those look like they could deliver a fierce blow...I like'm.

James, that link...WOW.

Title: Re: Gauntlets - Where to find Bifurcated Gauntlets?
Post by: Sir James A on 2011-05-05, 17:34:07

I've heard many, many good things about Jiri. And nothing bad. He makes some VERY droolworthy gear.

Title: Re: Gauntlets - Where to find Bifurcated Gauntlets?
Post by: Sir Edward on 2011-05-05, 17:42:05

I've added him to the links page.