Authentic Battle Ready Greaves Leg Armor – 18g Steel Pair
Authentic battle ready medieval greaves crafted from thick 18g steel, featuring reinforced construction and overlapping plates for shin and knee.
$136.26
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Product Description
These Authentic Battle Ready Greaves Leg Armor pieces are crafted from thick 18g steel and designed to protect your shins, knees, and lower legs during real combat or reenactment.
Durable, functional, and historically inspired, they deliver the strength and mobility expected of true medieval armor.
🛡️ Strong, Combat-Ready Design
- Thick 18 gauge carbon steel construction
- Forged center crease adds extra structural strength
- Contoured armor plates deflect strikes effectively
- Hinged rivets join five overlapping sections
- Provides coverage from mid-thigh to mid-ankle
Made for real use—not just display.
👣 Secure, Adjustable Fit
- Three thick genuine leather straps for tightening
- Pre-made holes for easy size adjustment
- Comfortable interior with black lacquer coating
- Exterior finished in satin polish with a protective oil coat
Fits most adult sizes with room for tuning using a belt punch.
⚔️ Built for Movement
The overlapping plates and hinged rivets allow excellent mobility, letting you run, kneel, pivot, and maneuver naturally in battle or during training drills.
🏰 Fun Facts About Medieval Greaves
- Greaves were standard for knights by the 14th century as leg injuries were extremely common in battle.
- The shin bone is one of the easiest bones to break—hence heavy greave protection.
- Historical designs often used ridged plating, similar to this pair, to better deflect sword strikes and arrows.
❤️ Why You’ll Love This Leg Armor
- Functional and historically inspired
- Strong protection from knee to ankle
- Ideal for reenactments, armored sparring, and LARP
- Durable 18g steel built for long-term use
- Completes any knight or medieval warrior armor set
📐 Specifications
- Length: 17.5 inches
- Width: 6.5 inches
- Steel Gauge: 18g
- Straps: Adjustable cowhide leather
- Fitment: Adult sizes
- Includes: Two greaves (left + right)
These Authentic Battle Ready Greaves Leg Armor pieces combine practical protection with classic medieval design, making them perfect for combat, reenactments, cosplay, or collectors who want real, functional steel armor.