Crafting Knightly Armour and a 14th-Century Vambrace

A finely tailored modern suit requires accurate measurements and skilled couturiers to provide the very best quality. A medieval plate harness was the same, with the added condition that it also had to keep you alive on the battlefield! In this episode, Jason talks with armourer Graham about the design and forging of knightly armour, and he has a go at making a 14th-century vambrace.