suneate
Sune-ate (臑当) are traditional, Japanese shin-guards, usually made from iron splints secured to a chain backing and sewed the cloth, which is tied around the calf.
See also
- List of armor
- Bougu, which may include these.
- Greaves, the Western equivalent.
- The Wikipedia: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Japanese_armour
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