Made this a few months ago combining the ease of movement and weight distribution of small scales with the protection of large scales.
Large scales and rings are high carbon steel, the small scales are nickel coated mild steel with stainless steel rings. Solid bronze scales used as accent.
Hands hardly functioned right after making this but a few weeks later they were back to working order.
Added an arming mantle to help distribute weight and add to comfort/protection.
Happy to answer any questions if someone also hates their hands but wants something like this.
Supplies purchased from theringlord website.