01-18-2008, 08:21 PM
Quote:Yes, thick leather was great for armour, the japanese used it extensively in their yoroi.
that is only part true the leather that the Japanese's used was more like rawhide. and it lacquered was about 1/8 inch thick tough stuff !
just my two cents .
Anton O\'\'N eil
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