For reference, I've used these gloves for about 8 months now, training 3-4 times a week at two HEMA clubs.They are stiff at first, but after about a week I broke them in and they were surprisingly flexible afterwards. I've taken multiple direct hits on my fingers, wrists and hands, no bruises or injuries (although the impact on the hands and fingers were quite painful). I haven't experienced a
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