07-27-2019, 01:58 PM
How do you know? Traditionally many wearers liked linen armour to be soft, and since they don't make these leathers for these purposes any more, there are lots of misconceptions.
Wasn't the buff leather used for protective coats and harness in the 16th-18th century oil or fat cured? And have you looked into Russ Mitchell's Magyar coats or medieval cordowan leather shoes? I would start by seriously researching leather processing techniques and try to find one which fit the evidence.
Wasn't the buff leather used for protective coats and harness in the 16th-18th century oil or fat cured? And have you looked into Russ Mitchell's Magyar coats or medieval cordowan leather shoes? I would start by seriously researching leather processing techniques and try to find one which fit the evidence.
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I have not checked this forum frequently since 2013, but I hope that these old posts have some value. I now have a blog on books, swords, and the curious things humans do with them.
I have not checked this forum frequently since 2013, but I hope that these old posts have some value. I now have a blog on books, swords, and the curious things humans do with them.
