Knight mitten gauntlets with etching for buhurt

A pair of steel gauntlets in mitten style with a wide, flared cuff and etched bands. The cuff helps cover the wrist joint and overlaps the vambrace edge; the one-piece finger shield reduces snag points, while the separate thumb keeps a functional grip. Made for full-contact historical combat and regular sparring. Suitability for tournament checks depends on the event rules and on-site inspection.

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	Type	SKU	Price
	Hardened steel	(Ah23-01)	$570

Product description

Knight gauntlets with etched décor are built as a practical hand protection option for buhurt/full contact. The mitten layout shields the fingers with a single plate and uses a separate thumb assembly, which reduces snag risks and takes the hit load away from the knuckles and phalanges. A wide flared cuff covers the wrist area and helps overlap the gap to a vambrace or arm harness.

Protection: rigid finger shell, reinforced back-of-hand area, and a cuff that guards the wrist line and glove edge.
Mobility: riveted joints allow wrist flex and keep the grip usable for sword, axe, or polearm work.
Fit: geometry is shaped around common hand anatomy and an inner glove; when choosing a size, account for palm volume and padding thickness.
Service life: riveted hardware is maintainable; worn liners/gloves and individual fasteners are simpler to replace than rebuilding the whole gauntlet.

The pattern is made by etching; the artwork can be discussed when ordering. The silhouette follows historical late-medieval plate gauntlet analogues, based on historical sources and prototypes, while the build focuses on practical use in contact fighting.

For tournament inspections, key points are safe edges, covered vulnerable zones, and correct integration with your arm armor. This model is designed with typical requirements in mind (HMB/IMCF and other formats), but the final decision always depends on the specific ruleset and the on-site gear check.

Care: dry after training, refresh anti-corrosion protection, and periodically check rivets and the condition of the inner glove.