Combat Leather Armour Crafting: Comprehensive Course/Guide on Hardening and Construction.

An SCA heavy fighter with a background in leatherwork is diving deep into leather hardening techniques and general armourcraft to create personal combat armour. This shows a need for specialized, advanced information that goes beyond basic leathercrafting guides.

A product opportunity exists for a comprehensive information resource. This could be an in-depth online course, a detailed illustrated book (physical or digital), or a series of expert video tutorials.

This resource would need to cover:

• Advanced material selection for combat-grade leather armour.
• In-depth exploration of various leather hardening methods (e.g., wax immersion, water hardening, and the use of modern resins) with analysis of their effectiveness and durability in combat.
• Techniques for shaping, moulding, and articulating leather armour pieces for optimal fit, mobility, and protection in SCA heavy combat.
• Advanced construction methods, including robust stitching, riveting, and reinforcement strategies for combat scenarios.
• SCA-specific armour standards, safety considerations, and design principles for leather armour.

The expected benefit: It would equip SCA heavy fighters with the advanced skills and detailed knowledge needed to design, construct, and maintain effective, safe, and customized leather armour specifically for SCA combat, enhancing their performance and safety.