"A shattered knee ends a soldier's campaign far quicker than a notched blade; bind your joints in honest plate before marching to the line." Osric, Keeper of the Hearth & Forge
By the fourteenth century, the poleyn had evolved from an experimental reinforcement into an indispensable element of knightly leg harness, bridged between quilted cuisses and lower greaves. Hand-forged from mild steel and finished with a smooth polish, these Type C poleyns faithfully replicate European defences of the late Middle Ages. The anatomically dished cup envelopes the patella, whilst prominent lateral wings deflect stray strikes away from fragile ligaments.
We hammer these guards in two thicknesses: choose the unyielding 16-gauge plate for severe field re-enactment and training, or the agile 18-gauge for protracted marches, skirmishes, and theatrical display. Riveted firmly together, the assembly weighs roughly 1.3 kilograms. Beneath the cold steel lies a stitched black cotton liner, thickly padded to stifle kinetic force and prevent abrasive chafing against your hose or mail.
Fitting is straightforward at the camp bench. Secure the stout leather straps through their steel buckles snugly over your arming garments or chainmail to prevent slipping during footwork. As every pair is individually raised at the anvil, minor variations in rivet placement and curvature attest to true smithcraft. Maintain them as any seasoned man-at-arms should: dry them thoroughly after wet engagements, keep the iron lightly oiled, and store them away from damp garrison walls.
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