{"title":"Hand Protection","description":"\u003cp\u003eHEMA and historical fencing put your hands closer to the action than almost any other body part, and glove needs vary widely depending on discipline, weapon, and contact level. Our Hand Protection collection covers three tiers: soft leather gloves for drilling and light-contact rapier work, padded fencing gloves built for cut-and-thrust and longsword sparring, and rigid gauntlets for full-contact and heavier weapon classes. Each product page specifies exactly which context it's suited for, so you can match protection level to your actual sparring intensity rather than guessing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eShop by Protection Level\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoft Leather Gloves\u003c\/strong\u003e — Lightweight, unpadded, built for drilling and light-contact rapier work\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePadded Fencing Gloves\u003c\/strong\u003e — Impact-rated for cut-and-thrust and longsword sparring\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRigid Gauntlets\u003c\/strong\u003e — Maximum protection for full-contact and tournament sparring\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBrowse our full range of HEMA and SCA-ready hand protection below, with sizing charts and discipline-specific guidance on every product page.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"red-dragon-swordsmans-gloves-unpadded-leather-gloves","title":"Red Dragon Armoury Swordsman's Gloves - Unpadded","description":"\u003cp\u003eLightweight, unpadded leather gloves built for rapier work and SCA fencing, where lower-contact rules mean flexibility and grip matter more than heavy impact padding. Many SCA rapier communities do not require glove padding, making these a natural fit for that context — you get blister and scrape protection during drills and bouts without sacrificing the dexterity rapier work demands. \u003cstrong\u003eGlove requirements can vary by kingdom and local marshal, so please confirm your local rules before purchasing.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese are not intended for HEMA cut-and-thrust sparring, which involves heavier strikes and typically requires padded, impact-rated gloves regardless of weapon form. For that context, look at a padded glove option instead.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGenuine unpadded leather construction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSuited for SCA rapier combat and rapier drilling\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePreserves natural grip and finger dexterity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDoubles as a Renaissance\/Elizabethan-era costume piece\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAvailable in 4 sizes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNot recommended for:\u003c\/strong\u003e HEMA cut-and-thrust sparring or any high-impact contact discipline — these gloves carry no impact padding.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSizing Chart\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMeasure from wrist to tip of middle finger.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSize\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eLength\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSmall\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6¾\" (16–17 cm)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMedium\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e7½\" (18–19 cm)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLarge\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8¼\" (20–21 cm)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eX-Large\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e9\" (22–23 cm)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eMeasurements are approximate and may vary slightly piece to piece.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Palmetto Swords","offers":[{"title":"S","offer_id":52282883703015,"sku":"AR7042","price":39.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"M","offer_id":52282883735783,"sku":"AR7043","price":39.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"L","offer_id":52282883768551,"sku":"AR7044","price":39.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"XL","offer_id":52282883801319,"sku":"AR7045","price":39.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0796\/7889\/8407\/files\/reddragonswordsmanglove-1.jpg?v=1783362154"},{"product_id":"red-dragon-armoury-hema-fencing-gloves-padded","title":"Red Dragon Armoury HEMA Fencing Gloves - Padded","description":"\u003cp\u003eThese padded leather gloves add a layer of light impact protection over standard drilling gloves, making them a solid fit for most SCA rapier combat and general HEMA drilling work. The padding is built to absorb the lighter contact typical of rapier bouts and training drills — not the heavier strikes found in HEMA cut-and-thrust or longsword sparring, which call for higher-rated protection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBeyond the added padding, these gloves still guard against the everyday blisters, scrapes, and abrasions that come with regular sword drilling, while keeping enough flexibility for grip and control. They also work well as part of a Medieval or Renaissance historical outfit when you're not on the strip.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePadded leather construction — light impact protection\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSuited for SCA rapier combat and general HEMA drilling\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNot rated for full-contact or cut-and-thrust sparring\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBalances protection with grip and dexterity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDoubles as a Medieval\/Renaissance costume piece\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAvailable in 4 sizes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCheck your local rules:\u003c\/strong\u003e Glove padding requirements vary by kingdom, club, and marshal. Confirm your local standards before relying on these for sparring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSizing Chart\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMeasure from wrist to tip of middle finger.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSize\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eLength\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSmall\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6¾\" (16–17 cm)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMedium\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e7½\" (18–19 cm)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLarge\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8¼\" (20–21 cm)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eX-Large\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e9\" (22–23 cm)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eMeasurements are approximate and may vary slightly piece to piece.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Palmetto Swords","offers":[{"title":"S","offer_id":52283169931495,"sku":"AR7046","price":59.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"M","offer_id":52283169964263,"sku":"AR7047","price":59.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"L","offer_id":52283169997031,"sku":"AR7048","price":59.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"XL","offer_id":52283170029799,"sku":"AR7049","price":59.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0796\/7889\/8407\/files\/AR7046_01.jpg?v=1783374387"},{"product_id":"red-dragon-armoury-rapier-gloves-padded","title":"Red Dragon Armoury Rapier Gloves - Padded","description":"\u003cp\u003ePurpose-built for rapier disciplines, these padded leather gloves add a layer of light impact protection to standard drilling protection — matched to the lower-contact nature of rapier bouts rather than heavier weapon classes. They guard against the blisters, scrapes, and abrasions that come with regular drilling, while the padding takes the edge off incidental contact during rapier sparring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese are built for training and light-contact rapier work, not full-contact sparring — the padding is not rated for heavier strikes found in HEMA cut-and-thrust or longsword sparring. For those disciplines, look at a higher-rated glove.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePadded leather construction, purpose-matched to rapier contact levels\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGuards against blisters, scrapes, and abrasion during drilling\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNot rated for full-contact or cut-and-thrust sparring\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDoubles as a Medieval\/Renaissance costume piece\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAvailable in 4 sizes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCheck your local rules:\u003c\/strong\u003e Glove padding requirements vary by kingdom, club, and marshal. Confirm your local standards before relying on these for sparring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSizing Chart\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMeasure from wrist to tip of middle finger.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSize\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eLength\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSmall\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6¾\" (16–17 cm)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMedium\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e7½\" (18–19 cm)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLarge\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8¼\" (20–21 cm)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eX-Large\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e9\" (22–23 cm)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eMeasurements are approximate and may vary slightly piece to piece.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Palmetto Swords","offers":[{"title":"S","offer_id":52283204731111,"sku":"AR7050","price":59.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"M","offer_id":52283204763879,"sku":"AR7050","price":59.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"L","offer_id":52283204796647,"sku":"AR7050","price":59.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"XL","offer_id":52283204829415,"sku":"AR7050","price":59.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0796\/7889\/8407\/files\/AR7050_01.jpg?v=1783375566"}],"url":"https:\/\/palmettoswords.com\/collections\/hand-protection.oembed","provider":"Palmetto Swords","version":"1.0","type":"link"}