Red Dragon Armoury Rapier Gloves - Padded
Red Dragon Armoury Rapier Gloves - Padded
Purpose-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.
These 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.
Key Features
- Padded leather construction, purpose-matched to rapier contact levels
- Guards against blisters, scrapes, and abrasion during drilling
- Not rated for full-contact or cut-and-thrust sparring
- Doubles as a Medieval/Renaissance costume piece
- Available in 4 sizes
Check your local rules: Glove padding requirements vary by kingdom, club, and marshal. Confirm your local standards before relying on these for sparring.
Sizing Chart
Measure from wrist to tip of middle finger.
| Size | Length |
|---|---|
| Small | 6¾" (16–17 cm) |
| Medium | 7½" (18–19 cm) |
| Large | 8¼" (20–21 cm) |
| X-Large | 9" (22–23 cm) |
Measurements are approximate and may vary slightly piece to piece.