Why Ancient Warriors Didn’t Wear Gauntlets
12K views · Sep 26, 2026 · Education
Comments · 75
@Hyperborean_Game_Designer · 4 days ago
When we fight, we hit the HANDS (and FEET.... and head) almost all the time. This will be interesting...
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@warriorwolf77 · 4 days ago
Every bit of added weight to the end of limbs does have a big effect on stamina too
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@TheSensitiveSorceress · 4 days ago
Very interesting to learn more about the use of gauntlets. Excellent workmanship on those shields too!
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@Freysson_Fencing · 4 days ago
Super interesting topic mate! Well done.
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@camulodunon · 3 days ago
I for one, would prefer good old mail mittens.
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@TheReptilianOverlord · 3 days ago
I've said it before and I will say it again:<br>I always learn new stuff here, even about subjects I thought I already knew what there is to know!<br>"Why does Tiwa make a 26 min video for such a simple subject?"<br>"Well, the devil is in the details!"
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@BeadierFiddle · 4 days ago
You forgot to mention the roman manica, some of them use to protec the back of the hand and the ones used by gladiators protected all the hand.
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@lazyskb · 4 days ago
Let's find out 🙏
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@Bear-Knight · 4 days ago
Probably not using gauntlets unless you've got a buckler on your elbow
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@RatBotEins · 4 days ago
As always, defense adapts to offence. <br>Gauntlets were simply not as important due to the fighting style during certain eras; but as time progressed, different weapons and techniques were being used, armor evolved, making the use of gauntlets more prevalent.
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@VictorianTimeTraveler · 4 days ago
It's because originally hand sniping was against the rules
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@othmanechen · 4 days ago
I love it when you upload videos mon gars, your channel is awesome and I don't miss any of your videos
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