It is your duty as a paladin born of noble birth to provide for the less fortunate. Your family does not appreciate the needs of the poor, but you are a beacon of hope and a fighter for justice. Dressed in your Splint Poleyns and matching armour, you ride into town with much food for all to share. They look to you as a hero...and to be quite honest, you really do look the part. DETAILS Epic Armoury’s Epic Black Splint Poleyns are a pair of leather and metal guards designed to protect the knees and thighs from pesky arrows. The 1mm thick steel poleyn is forged and shaped to provide the most protection to the entire knee--including the sides thanks to an attached fan plate. The thigh guards, or cuisses, are made from thick top-grain leather and a row of metal splints attached to the inside. With these two overlapping parts providing comfort and flexibility, they have great mobility on the battlefield. These Splint Poleyns feature incredible details like scalloped leather edging, and is covered with a black studded and lined suede. Three black leather straps are used to keep each of the Splint Poleyns in place. Brass eyelets and leather cords along the shins and at the top of the poleyns are used to attach to the thigh guards and separately available shin guards. Worn on their own or with our matching Splint Shoulders and Bracers, these Splint Poleyns are sure to add some class to your costume. Available in colours Dark Red, Green and Epic Black. HISTORY Typically created with metal, knee armour is considered one of the earliest form of plate armour to be developed Gothic style during the late 15th century developed the additional projection to protect the side of the knee Made from 1mm/19 gauge thick mild steel Rolled edges with no sharp edges Straps and fittings made from top-grain leather Hand made, welded pieces for maximum durability Polished steel finish Epic Armoury metal works products should still be treated with oil and kept in dry storage. All our metal armours contain leather parts that need regular maintenance using leather-care products to keep the leather from drying out.CleaningIf your armour does get wet, it is important that you dry it thoroughly as soon as possible.After handling, wearing, or after six months of storage or display, all metal should be wiped with a clean cloth. Lightly oil the clean surface with a quality machine or mineral oil. Alternatively, you can apply a coating of wax to the entire surface of exposed metal. Allow the wax to dry for a couple of hours and then buff it lightly with a soft cloth.Rust-Prevention and RemovalStore your armour is a dry place and check it every couple of months for signs of rust. If any is found, remove it by gently rubbing the affected spot with a mildly abrasive pad dipped in paste wax, oil, or water-displacing liquid.Leather Straps and FittingsClean by removing dirt with a hard brush, then gently rub on leather soap with a clean, damp cloth until the leather appears clean. Remove soap with a separate damp cloth to wipe away any soap residue and then use a dry cloth to wipe away any remaining water from the leather.You should always condition leather after cleaning, since the soap will have removed some of its natural oils. Treat the leather with mink oil, olive oil, or beeswax polish with a clean cloth, gently rubbing a small amount of oil or polish in circles into the leather. Allow the leather to soak in the oil before wiping the leather with a final clean cloth to remove any excess residue.
