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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&apos;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>&quot;Why does Tiwa make a 26 min video for such a simple subject?&quot;<br>&quot;Well, the devil is in the details!&quot;

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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&apos;s find out 🙏

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  • @Bear-Knight · 4 days ago

    Probably not using gauntlets unless you&apos;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&apos;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&apos;t miss any of your videos

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