02-26-2006, 08:58 PM
I have a question regarding the practicality of leather armor (used for battle) : Even if it could offer some protection, I can't imagine it taking a lot of punishment and retaining its shape.
Here's my big question : if it took any amount of damage, how do you repair it ? I mean, it's all one piece, right ? So, do you literally patch up the damage with strips of leather ? Or do you sew it up ?
It'll look like crap if you do either and so it loses its function as a morale-booster.
I just can't imagine it having a long life, which leads me to believe that it was very cheap.
Here's my big question : if it took any amount of damage, how do you repair it ? I mean, it's all one piece, right ? So, do you literally patch up the damage with strips of leather ? Or do you sew it up ?
It'll look like crap if you do either and so it loses its function as a morale-booster.
I just can't imagine it having a long life, which leads me to believe that it was very cheap.
Jaime