Reinforced mail gauntlets with rondel
Mail gauntlets reinforced for full-contact fighting: a protective rondel on the back of the hand and a rigid thumb guard help reduce common impact and snag injuries. The mail build keeps finger articulation for weapon handling and shield straps. Fit relies on correct sizing and a proper under-glove layer. Several build options are available at order. Event acceptance depends on each tournament’s rules and inspection.
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Product description
Reinforced mail gauntlets are a hand protection option for buhurt and other full-contact rulesets where you still need finger work. Mail covers the hand and fingers, while a rondel and a rigid thumb element reinforce the areas that commonly take hits on the shield side and during clinch work.
Protection and mobility
- Rondel shields the back of the hand and part of the wrist line from direct impacts.
- Thumb guard reduces injury risk from lateral blows and hard edges.
- Mail keeps finger flex: better grip on the hilt, more control on shield straps and grappling.
Fit and integration
- Geometry follows hand anatomy; fit comes from correct sizing and a suitable under-glove layer.
- A dense padded under-glove helps with shock absorption and reduces abrasion from rings.
- Commonly used on the shield hand; for the weapon hand, match your club’s contact level and requirements.
Use and maintenance
- Dry after training, clean sweat residue, and apply light protection to extend service life.
- Inspect rings around fingers and attachment points; repairs are typically ring replacement and re-linking.
- Build options by material and price are chosen when ordering.
About tournament checks
The design targets typical historical full-contact technical checks (for example, formats like HMB/IMCF/ACL), but final approval always depends on the specific event rules and the inspector’s decision.
Historical basis
The concept is inspired by early medieval hand protection known across Eastern and European traditions, adapted for modern sport loads.