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Off-hand Bracer

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This is an off-hand (left for me) bracer made with 9 oz cowhide over the forearm area and a double plate of 9 oz cowhide over the back of the hand. The out plate is cut to mimic a flint arrow-head. the two plates are sewn onto a piece of moose-hide for wrist movement, and there is a thumb-hole and loop for the pinky to keep the hand plate in place. The lacing is cut moose-hide and the Celtic inspired spiral and knot is hand burned onto the forearm plate.

I have worn this piece regularly at renaissance faires with my highlander outfit, as well as in stage combat venues and LARPs. It provides good dexterity with an off-hand weapon and polearm, as well as great protection and blocking ability in combat. The wrist area needs some trimming to improve the dexterity, which will be addressed in a second model if I make a right-arm mate.
Image size
3072x2048px 1.02 MB
Make
EASTMAN KODAK COMPANY
Model
KODAK Z712 IS ZOOM DIGITAL CAMERA
Shutter Speed
1/8 second
Aperture
F/3.2
Focal Length
11 mm
ISO Speed
400
Date Taken
Apr 3, 2007, 3:48:39 AM
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