Gauntlets

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Gauntlets Gauntlets are the piece that completes a hand. In combat, the hands are among the most exposed targets on the body: constantly in motion, extended toward the opponent, and carrying the weapon that makes everything else possible. Steel gauntlets protect the fingers, knuckles, and wrist while maintaining enough dexterity to grip, parry, and strike effectively. Visually, a gauntleted fist reads as armored from across a field in a way that almost nothing else does. This range covers steel hand armor across a wide spread of historical traditions and fantasy aesthetics, including a handful of companion pieces that approach hand protection from different angles entirely. What Are Gauntlets? A gauntlet is an armored glove covering the back of the hand, the fingers, and typically the wrist. The form evolved from simple leather gloves reinforced with metal plates into sophisticated articulated assemblies protecting every joint of the hand while still allowing a fighter to grip a weapon effectively. Two distinct construction approaches appear across the history of gauntlets, and both are represented in this range. Articulated finger gauntlets protect each finger individually via overlapping steel plates called lames, riveted to allow the finger joints to flex. This is the more complete and historically accurate form, offering maximum coverage while maintaining the dexterity needed for weapon handling. They require a short adjustment period as you learn to grip and release with the plates in place, but the result is the most convincing hand protection available. Mitten gauntlets group the fingers together under a single broad plate, separating only the thumb. They sacrifice individual finger articulation for a simpler construction that is generally easier to fight in from the first session. Mitten gauntlets have genuine historical grounding, particularly in northern European fighting traditions, and remain a practical and popular choice for active LARP combat. From Hi