[Ansteorra-rapier] Re: [RN] IKA and period question...

[Theron Bretz]

> This conversation on sca-rapier has been fascinating, but I had a question
> kingdom-centric, so I thought I'd narrow the focus to ansteorra-rapier:
>
> Has anyone used a mail glove in official rapier combat?  Not for grabbing,
> since that's illegal in Ansteorra at this time, but I'm curious if there
> are concerns with its interaction with blades.  Any thoughts?
>
> I ask because I've gotten into mail work, and one project idea that's been
> brought up a time or two is mail gloves for rapier play.  Hate to make one
> and then encounter concerns. :)

Don Ericus Silver Hand used to fight with a maille butcher's glove.  I don't
think he does so anymore, though.

Etienne
Old Timer