Steel Demi-Gauntlets

SCA fighting leather-covered gauntlets

Demi-gauntlets are one of the oldest armor hand protections appeared in the Medieval Europe in late XIII − early XIV century and have been used since then in combination with chain mail or leather gloves. Even in XVI-XVII century with the rise of the popularity of the basket-hilts for the swords, we can observe demi-gauntlet resurgent.

The popularity of demi-gauntlets lays in the fact that they are providing great protection for the fist with the minimal sacrifice in the fingers dexterity. And with the little effort (as we did) they would provide a great appearance.

What are demi-gauntlets historically?

Demi-gauntlets are a simplified yet effective hand protection. We can trace their origins from several historical periods, from relatively early XV century armor, when they were often part of a simpler knight and foot soldiers armor; and from later period armor, when warrior's hands were often protected by developed guards and basket hilts. This is exactly how people use them now - in combination with basket hilts, or as a part of partial lighter protection kits for lighter sword-fighting disciplines

The basic material for these demi-gauntlets is 1.5 mm cold-forged stainless steel (16 ga).

Gauntlets are decorated with beautiful brass trimming and covered with split leather. These demi-gauntlets also have a wide belt on the palm side for the good flexibility.

• Made of 16 ga (1.5 mm) stainless steel;
• Brass decoration with brass rivets;
• Covered with split leather;
• Wide palm-belt to ensure good fit and flexibility;
• Inner leather gloves are included.

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Important note about measurements: please take into account that we need your measurements in padding gloves or other under-armour gear you are planning to use with these gauntlets. The only exception is when you are ordering gauntlets with inner gloves from our company — in this case you can provide your bare hand measurements.

Safety disclaimer: Sword-fighting and fencing is a dangerous sport. Fencing, historical fencing, medieval reenactment and martial arts as well as other related types of activity, are inherently connected to a certain risk level of injuries or death. The Company declines all responsibility for any traumas or harm done to oneself or to the third person, along with any material or consequential damage, impaired during the products usage. We admonish that all acts with armour, weapons or their components have to be performed before designated person who is responsible for safety of the particular event and accredited to supervise armour and sport weapon conformance to the event’s standards.