Thanks for the response, it seems to me good compacted leather would make good protection against swords and pikes but certainly not arrows. I've always wondered what the concussion damage would be inside a full suit of armour. I also imagine the weight and lack of mobility make armour suits difficu...

No, I'm new and just getting into this. bought my first sword and looking to get more involved.....

I've seen some people wearing leather armour in re enactments. Was there ever really such a thing in days of old. I only know of full suits of metal armour. I've never seen any references to leather arm, leg and shoulder armour accented with metal elbows and knees. Is this authentic or merely a stag...