Swordmaster "War Gloves" - Reinforced Soft Gloves

The Swordmaster War Gloves represent a major evolution in the category of soft gloves for HEMA. While traditional kevlar gloves rely solely on the thickness of the textile to absorb impacts, this model incorporates unbreakable carbon rigid shells on the knuckles, back of the hand, and thumb. This targeted protection effectively blocks direct hits on the most exposed areas, while maintaining the flexibility of the textile between the shells to allow the natural flexion of the fingers.

The Dyneema® fabric that forms the base of the gloves has remarkable mechanical properties: a cut resistance 15 times greater than steel of the same weight, and excellent abrasion resistance. In practice, this means that repeated friction against metal guards and sharp contacts only very gradually wear down the textile, whereas standard kevlar shows signs of degradation after a few months of intensive use.

The palm features a silicone gel coating that enhances weapon grip during phases of maximum intensity, while the wrist benefits from a reinforced leather cuff extending protection beyond the base of the hand. The inserted fingertip protectors effectively reduce the risk of trauma during accidental thrusts or violent blade contacts.

After a break-in period of about 3 to 5 sessions, the fabric's flexibility adapts to the hand's morphology, allowing precise manipulation of the guard and smooth grip changes. These gloves excel particularly in disciplines requiring speed and technical finesse: rapier and dagger, historical saber, sidesword. They are also suitable for drilling and moderate sparring with the Longsword, although practitioners seeking maximum protection for high-velocity intensive bouts may prefer to opt for models with full shells.