Greek Bronze Greaves

[Chris B]

I still have not seen a high quality pair of greaves on anyone from a side profile which I think would help A LOT. I did notice some things last night after 7 iterations of the template that I will probably end up doing 5 more times before it is just right.

1) When measuring the greaves I have seen from Manning and museum pictures, it seems that the greaves only cover about 2/3 of the calf. That leaves the upper part of the calf exposed on the back. It also means the curve from the knee to the portion of the greave that wraps the calf leaves a portion of the upper side of the calf also exposed. Is that right from your understanding too?

2) The greave only covers the front of the knee and lower thigh and leaves a portion of the front exposed a bit too. The greave, in essence, only wraps the full calf from just above the widest point about 2/3 up the calf down to the ankle. I am assuming that from measuring several pairs in pictures and by looking at how much length of the side profile is the 45 degree angle from the knee to the calf.

I think I was trying to cover way too much of the leg. If anyone disagrees with this, sound off. I will hopefully finish my right template tonight and post pics for comments.