Brigandine mittens for full-contact fights

Brigandine-style mittens: hidden plates under a leather outer cover, stitched to a soft quilted base. Built for full-contact medieval armored fighting, they protect the hand and wrist while keeping a functional grip and weapon control. The shape follows hand anatomy and sizing is chosen from the range; the padded base is serviceable for regular training. Designed with common inspection points in mind; final approval depends on event rules and marshal check.

Select the material type.

	Type	SKU	Price
	Hardened steel	(Ah11-01)	$350
	Titanium	(Ah11-02)	$450

Product description

Brigandine mittens for full-contact armored combat: a leather outer cover with hidden plates inside, stitched to a padded quilted mitten. The mitten layout encloses the fingers as one volume and reduces injury risk from direct hits to the hand.

Protection and mobility

hand and wrist coverage without exposed metal edges on the outside, which helps avoid snagging on grips, straps, and shields;
the quilted base works as a shock absorber and spreads impact load;
mitten construction keeps a working grip for sword/axe/polearm without finger joint articulation.

Fit and integration

geometry follows hand anatomy and common grip positions; size is selected from the range;
cuff overlaps the wrist zone and pairs with vambraces/arm protection;
choose under-gloves/liners so you keep control and do not overfill the mitten.

Use and maintenance

leather and padded base are serviceable: seams and hardware can be repaired as they wear;
dry at room temperature after training, avoid overheating; condition leather periodically.

Tournament checks

Designed with typical armored combat inspection points for hand and wrist in mind. Final acceptance depends on the specific ruleset, your full kit configuration, and the marshal’s check at the event.

Historical grounding

Development is guided by historical analogs of European hand protection with plates under leather, supported by sources such as archaeology and iconography. This is a practical stylization for modern contact fighting, focused on durability and serviceability.