Designing hand protection for HEMA (historical European Martial Arts) practice has always been challenging. How do you make gloves that protect against sword hits in sparring without making them restrict range of motion and manual dexterity too much?

Crossguard's answer was something that the Dark Knight might have come up with to fight crime. Easily the most badass looking gauntlets I've had, and also the most complex design by far.

Do the Pro Gauntlets live up to the hype? Let's find out!

Where to order them:
http://www.woodenswords.com/?Click=1799
https://progauntlet.shop/order-now/


** Time stamps **

00:00 - 00:33 Smashing!
00:33 - 01:10 Protectiveness vs. mobility
01:10 - 02:55 Impact tests
02:55 - 04:21 Handling / fit with saber & sidesword
04:21 - 06:54 Free play (light sparring)
06:54 - 08:09 Dual wield shenanigans
08:09 - 08:57 First impression vs. review
08:57 - 11:36 How much protection do they offer?
11:36 - 12:04 Inner glove
12:04 - 13:03 Sizing / flexibility / comfort
13:03 - 13:19 METAL!
13:19 - 16:48 What I like / size issue / warranty / conclusion


** Music credits **

"RPG - The Mysterious Companion" by Hitctrl
https://opengameart.org/content/rpg-t...
Attribution 3.0 Unported license(CC BY 3.0)

"Dirby Day" by GTD Studio
https://opengameart.org/content/tripl...
OGA-BY 3.0 license

Outro:
"Highland Storm" by The Slanted Room Records
https://theslantedroom.github.io/stev...
Used with artist's permission


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