Because the S.C.A. in its efforts to recreate aspects of the Middle ages has many tournaments and battles it does not mean that we wish to recreate the dangerous aspects of actual armed combat. Our armour standards are quite rigorous and we take safety very seriously on and off the field. This bracer is a fine example of the gear used to achieve that end. It was created by Daniel of Oakford. He assembled it together from bits of leather, a glove and a specially made steel piece that protects the elbow. Though it is possible to buy such an item from a vendor many people choose to learn new skills in order to make an item exactly the way they want or save money. Often these skills have a way of being needed in normal life when least expected.