HEMA is OK

A comment on https://www.reddit.com/r/wma reminded me I have been meaning to write up a little capsule review of the ProGauntlet, so this is as good an occasion as any. REVIEW BACKGROUND I paid full retail price for my pair of PG’s as part of the initial batch of gloves that were offered for sale through Purpleheart Armory whenever they first went up for sale. Both Purpleheart and Crossguard, the makers of the PG, were unaware of the possibility that I might write a review. THE GOOD The ProGauntlet offers outstanding protection for a five-finger glove. It is the best there is among non-metal five-finger gloves, and I've tried almost all of them. The design is great and very clever. I can feel the hits, but no discomfort at all, let alone pain. I completely trust my hands in them for full-speed longsword, messer, and a bunch of other things, which I have used them for extensively. Protection is comparable to a mitten glove. Some people had some issues with the finish on the first b