Historical vambraces enclosed the forearm in curved steel plates, hinged or laced to move with the joint while protecting against cuts and blows. This soft leather reproduction takes that same forearm-guard concept and renders it in a genuinely flexible material, giving real comfort for extended wear without the weight of steel — suited to a lighter impression, or as a padded layer worn beneath rigid plate.
Soft Leather Vambraces, Pair
Vambraces, also known as forearm guards, are tubular or gutter-shaped defences for the forearm, historically worn as part of a suit of plate armour. This soft leather version offers a genuinely comfortable, flexible alternative to rigid steel vambraces. Suited to wearers who prioritise comfort and mobility, or to layering beneath a full metal harness.
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