Posts: 8,310 Location: Montreal,Quebec,Canada
Mon 25 Mar, 2013 8:06 am
Very attractive design and workmanship. :D :cool:
Just a design question: I notice that the steel lames are in two bands with a leather band in between. Would't this reduce the metal reinforcement coverage and it would be more protective if there was metal from upper chest to hip level ?
Now for a cut to get through the middle leather band it would have to be a horizontal cut as a diagonal cut would in all probability be intercepted by the above and below metal lamelar armour.
A thrust would also be a threat if aimed at the leather band. ;)
Oh, on the middle leather band a few narrow vertical metal strips even if spaced many inches apart it would still be enough to stop most cuts. Rings or even small disks would also work and these could be decorated or embossed in a compatible aesthetic style.
Oh, not a criticism of your very fine work here and just asking questions and giving suggestions, for maybe another project in the future. :D
A pattern of spaced small bars and plate can give great protection from cuts with very minimal coverage: A few example in the pics below: Rivets and large staple like bars in a pattern making the surface of a padded or leather protective garment more cut resistant.
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