Archaic greaves by Royal Oak Armoury

[Jeffrey Hildebrandt]

This is a pair of custom-fit 8%-tin bronze archaic Greek greaves with felt lining and leather & sinew edge binding I recently finished. The spring potential of the work-hardened bronze allows these greaves to grip the leg tightly and not loosen or gap after repeated opening, as will happen with brass greaves. The bronze was hand-drawn from a thicker plate, and 25% of the weight was removed during grinding and polishing to completely obliterate tool marks, leaving a smooth and highly reflective surface. Finished weight of 800 grams each.

After polishing:


After lining:



Thanks for looking!

[Feinman]

They look excellent!

[Giannis K. Hoplite]

A marvel to see, and presumably wear!
Congratulations!