Post by Ifrit on Jan 27, 2019 22:30:33 GMT
Today I have just finished my "modern breast plate" or plate carrier.
The reason I call it a modern breast plate is that it doesn't cover the back (as I only have one steel plate for now).
Historically, where were a lot of breast plates that only covered the front and were strapped up in the back, traditionally work over maille. My modern take on this is inspired by this concept, as I wear the plate over a knife resistant vest.
My "modern maille", which I have sitting low to cover my stomach. This armour has a bunch of weak points that a skilled opponent could take advantage of, but I feel the edge it gives me is more then enough if I can perceive my threat before hand.
I have it set for the top to reach my collar bone and the bottom to sit right under my ribs/diaphragm. Looking at guides online, I am assuming this is where you want the plate to be. But feel free to correct me
This would definitely work against swords and arrows, to protect the organs
The reason I call it a modern breast plate is that it doesn't cover the back (as I only have one steel plate for now).
Historically, where were a lot of breast plates that only covered the front and were strapped up in the back, traditionally work over maille. My modern take on this is inspired by this concept, as I wear the plate over a knife resistant vest.
My "modern maille", which I have sitting low to cover my stomach. This armour has a bunch of weak points that a skilled opponent could take advantage of, but I feel the edge it gives me is more then enough if I can perceive my threat before hand.
I have it set for the top to reach my collar bone and the bottom to sit right under my ribs/diaphragm. Looking at guides online, I am assuming this is where you want the plate to be. But feel free to correct me
This would definitely work against swords and arrows, to protect the organs
Just a suggestion.... 
