Greek Bronze Greaves

[Chris B]

Okay, here is the left greave. It has been a massive pain, figuratively and literally, making it! I made a 100% wool felt liner and a leather trim around the greave. The leather makes it feel like a lot of pressure when putting it on instead of someone scraping all my skin off. It is MUCH more comfartable with the leather trim.

One problem besides it not being perfect is that my calf is just not big enough to keep it from sliding down. They are so tight they feel like they would cut off all my circulation if I made them even slightly tighter. Would it be good form to put a small thong only at the top of the calf? I am thinking just two pieces of leather to tie ina knot behind the knee. They don't slide much, but if I run or jump some, they do slide down some.

I would have liked to planish a bit more, but these make the cuirass look like child's play. It is just REALLY hard to work in there. I understand why they cost sooo much. The right is 75% hammered out.\\