Cool to see it getting revised. Nathan has been using his for years. If I get back to sparring I'll need to get some new gloves so these are looking good.
Very excited for this release. I hope to be able to test these on the 1st release with our club and would be willing to do a review on them to get the word out.
Glad you like it! It's called the Gesell bag. We're currently updating the leather, so any bag ordered from now on will have a slightly different look. We'll update the photos on the site as soon as possible of course.
One of the biggest problems from the original version was that while they were very protective, the plates inside the glove would shift over time until eventually the protectiveness in different spots had been effectively reduced to nothing, but because the plates cannot be seen from the outside, people were unaware of this until they took extremely nasty hand injuries. Has the problem of the shifting plates been rectified?
Thank you for your comment and I'm sorry you experienced an issue with the old gloves. In this version, all plates are attached in a completely different system which should keep the plates secure. However, I must naturally also provide the caveat that any equipment will fail at some point and that hidden faults can exist in any piece of equipment, especially after some use. That's just the nature of things. I use my original Konings after 8 years, and they are still good. After the first release, we asked for and got reports from our customers who sustained injuries while wearing the gloves, and they were VERY rare especially given how many gloves we produced and how long they've been around. But again, truly sorry you experienced this issue.
The sizing chart is now updated on the site! We may have to adjust the sizing once we receive the final grading though, but we'll communicate any requirements for changing sizes in that case .
Hi, thanks for your comment. That probably depends, both on the sword as well as on the size of your hand. I'll try to get my hands on a as many different variations and make a video about it
@@stmarkfencing Hi, I’ve measured my hands circumference to 222 mm and the length to 200 mm. I’m a bit worried that size L will be too short and size XL will be too wide for my hands. How does the size of the original Koning glove compare to the size chart of the new Koning? The original Koning fits my hands fine.
@@manget9016 Hi, the sizing isn't quite ready yet, so if you order you will be able to change sizing later. I would say that the old gloves are a size 9, which equals Large.
Hi, we're waiting for information from the factory and as soon as we have more info we will make a post about it. Unfortunately, there are some indications that there will be delays, but we can't say for sure yet.
@@stmarkfencing thanks for the update. I’m looking forward to the post with more info on the progress. It’s a bummer if there are delays. But that’s how things are. Setting up production of a new product is never a straightforward process. I think most of us agree on that a pair of good gloves are more important than a pair of early gloves.
@@manget9016 Thank you for understanding! The reason behind the possible delay is that we made changes to the plastic inside to increase protection on the side of the fingers and also durability. The company that makes the injection mold tools have indicated they have to push the production since they now have other projects before. So right now it's the frustrating task of just waiting for a slot in production. As soon as we know, we will post about it.
Cool to see it getting revised. Nathan has been using his for years. If I get back to sparring I'll need to get some new gloves so these are looking good.
I have two of the old brown models that are still hanging in, Im placing a pre order immediately.
It feels like there are more and more good gloves offers popping up. Truly a good and interesting time
Very excited for this release. I hope to be able to test these on the 1st release with our club and would be willing to do a review on them to get the word out.
Gosh, that bag with the sword mounted on it is just lovely.
Glad you like it! It's called the Gesell bag. We're currently updating the leather, so any bag ordered from now on will have a slightly different look. We'll update the photos on the site as soon as possible of course.
One of the biggest problems from the original version was that while they were very protective, the plates inside the glove would shift over time until eventually the protectiveness in different spots had been effectively reduced to nothing, but because the plates cannot be seen from the outside, people were unaware of this until they took extremely nasty hand injuries.
Has the problem of the shifting plates been rectified?
Thank you for your comment and I'm sorry you experienced an issue with the old gloves. In this version, all plates are attached in a completely different system which should keep the plates secure. However, I must naturally also provide the caveat that any equipment will fail at some point and that hidden faults can exist in any piece of equipment, especially after some use. That's just the nature of things. I use my original Konings after 8 years, and they are still good. After the first release, we asked for and got reports from our customers who sustained injuries while wearing the gloves, and they were VERY rare especially given how many gloves we produced and how long they've been around. But again, truly sorry you experienced this issue.
My old Koning glove can be Retired. Ordered and looking forward.
Awesome!
It looks really good, I'm ordering, is the sizing based on the one shown for the old Koning glove?
The sizing chart is now updated on the site! We may have to adjust the sizing once we receive the final grading though, but we'll communicate any requirements for changing sizes in that case
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Will these fit in most complex hilts or bowl guards, like on a sidesword or saber?
Hi, thanks for your comment. That probably depends, both on the sword as well as on the size of your hand. I'll try to get my hands on a as many different variations and make a video about it
How does the sizes 6-11 on the size chart translate to the sizes S-XL that are available for the gloves?
Hi, it's a bit unclear, but you follow the column upwards to read the letter sizing.
@@stmarkfencing thanks ☺️!
@@stmarkfencing Hi,
I’ve measured my hands circumference to 222 mm and the length to 200 mm. I’m a bit worried that size L will be too short and size XL will be too wide for my hands. How does the size of the original Koning glove compare to the size chart of the new Koning? The original Koning fits my hands fine.
@@manget9016 Hi, the sizing isn't quite ready yet, so if you order you will be able to change sizing later. I would say that the old gloves are a size 9, which equals Large.
Are there any updates on the Koning Nobilis?
Hi, we're waiting for information from the factory and as soon as we have more info we will make a post about it. Unfortunately, there are some indications that there will be delays, but we can't say for sure yet.
@@stmarkfencing thanks for the update. I’m looking forward to the post with more info on the progress.
It’s a bummer if there are delays. But that’s how things are. Setting up production of a new product is never a straightforward process. I think most of us agree on that a pair of good gloves are more important than a pair of early gloves.
@@manget9016 Thank you for understanding! The reason behind the possible delay is that we made changes to the plastic inside to increase protection on the side of the fingers and also durability. The company that makes the injection mold tools have indicated they have to push the production since they now have other projects before. So right now it's the frustrating task of just waiting for a slot in production. As soon as we know, we will post about it.
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Thank you! We appreciate it!
Ordered!
Nothing about how they're made on the inside?? How I am supposed to order them without knowing that lol
The Koning has a thick hard plastic shell, with padding underneath.
@@stmarkfencing The plastic covers the top and sides of the fingers? Including full fingertip protection?
@@bluejay4069 All the fingertips are covered, the exposed outsides of the fingers are also covered.
@@stmarkfencing Great thanks !
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just show us how it's made inside
Also true!