Greek Bronze Greaves

[Chris B]

I wish I knew how Manning did it! I worked hours today and have to admit it looks a LOT better, but I am still not happy with it by a long shot. My calves are a lot smaller than my thighs and I think that is what is killing some of the curve.

I took pics at various hammering stages tonight and went back and studied them. They were looking just like the pictures and then I lose some of the look in my thighs. They fit really well so far. My knee and instep line up beautifully and if you put a ruler up the center line of the greave, it does curve, but it is not as obvious to the naked eye. It is better than the other pictures above, but still not where I really want it. I did thin the metal by about 20% too.

You can see the greeves starting to take the curve here.





Then I start to lose it because of the shape of my leg. To be blunt and I hope this doesn't offend anyone, but my legs are shaped like an African runner if that makes sense. The calves are small and high on the lower leg. They are compact and when I work out they just get tighter, not bigger so I can't dish the greave too much or it won't fit.



Oh well, tell me to shut up if this is too much information, but I am hoping this may help others to get these right. Well, I'll work more tomorrow now.