Armstreet review.

[Bjorn the Hunter]

This review is for the etched clam shell type gauntlets.
http://armstreet.com/store/armor/gloves ... ched-armor
I'm not a very wordy person, but I had to come speak on this armor.
First off, these may be the most AWESOME looking gauntlets I have ever seen.
Secondly, on the topic of manufacturing time and delivery. I placed my order in late march, and knew it could take 8 plus weeks with the creation and shipping of these, since they were custom made to my size. Well, right around 4 weeks after I ordered them, I contacted Mike with a question, to which he promptly responded "Well, I would check, but they are scheduled to be delivered today" and gave me a tracking number. Sure as hell, I check it and they were delivered out that very day. Less than HALF the expected wait time.
They fit like.. well, they fit like a glove. I have one strap that I need to remove and shorten when I find some matching rivets, but considering most gauntlets I've ever purchaced didn't even come strapped, that is hardly an issue.
Details: I was very pleasantly surprised thet they came so nicely strapped AND they had the brass, cast medieval replica buckles on them too, not a craft store $3 buckle.
I cannot recommend Armstreet enough. I will be ordering the matching arms within the next week or so, as soon as my funds catch back up.

TL;DR: I was blown away by the excellent quality and speedy service!

[Marked Difference]

Question

How is the thumb coverage when gripping rattan weapons? From the pics it looks like the thumb will be left a bit exposed to nasty whacks.

[Bjorn the Hunter]

The thumbs on these are fully covered. and it grounds out well. Once I put a glove on, the leather basket on the thumb fit just tight enough to hold it all securely in place. The only thing I am lacking on is that when I hold the rattan, the clam shell doesn't close down all the way, which leaves my finger tips exposes, but a simple strap tightening will fix that.

[Bjorn the Hunter]

http://i.imgur.com/zWnsv.jpg

Here is how it closes around the rattan, for me. The thumb has a nice, deep cup and it grounds out nicely.

[Benedek]

These appear to be the next generation version of the ones I bought a few years ago.

I ordered a custom cuff of soft leather with maille attached, and have since modified them a bit, but fighting greatsword a majority of the time I have not sustained any significant injuries.

Armstreet is great quality at a great price.