08-17-2011, 03:57 AM
When fighting the wrist and fist are prone to injury. The bones of the wrist and forearm are fragile and a soldier who cannot hold a weapon becomes a casualty. Armoring the fist is difficult, a rather intricate project, but protecting the wrist is much simpler. If you have ever had your wrist smashed you would realize the value of a good leather vambrace.