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In regards to the pattern on the site for Finger Gauntles. The plates are not riveted to each other for articulation rather they are riveted to leather pieces then to a glove... does this offer adequate protection? Does it pass SCA combat regulation? I understand that having the parts riveted to each other will offer better protection, but will these suffice?

Has anyone made these that can offer advice?

I use fingered gauntlets where the finger lames and gatlings are riveted to the leather and not each other. They pass inspection just fine. I am in the Midrealm and have used them there, in Northshield and in Meridies and they have passed without issue.

I havent had a problem with mine. You just need to make sure that the edges of each segment contact the rattan so that all of the force of a blow is transmitted there.

I've had gaunts riveted to leather strips stand up to steel combat for years, I see no reason why they wouldn't handle rattan equally well.