Desperate Pata advice

ham · 2nd February 2006, 07:22 PM

As B.I. says, it is impossible to assist without images.
Do be aware however, that brass-hilted copies of patas are in production, Portobello road yes, and in some posh galleries as well.
Probably brass hilts actually saw limited use in period, but remember that the purpose of the gauntlet was to protect the hand againt various sorts of blows first and foremost -- brass is not generally the best choice for this purpose.

Good luck!

Ham

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2nd February 2006, 07:22 PM	#3
ham Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 190	As B.I. says, it is impossible to assist without images. Do be aware however, that brass-hilted copies of patas are in production, Portobello road yes, and in some posh galleries as well. Probably brass hilts actually saw limited use in period, but remember that the purpose of the gauntlet was to protect the hand againt various sorts of blows first and foremost -- brass is not generally the best choice for this purpose. Good luck! Ham