( This previously mentioned video goes into how one would defeat an opponent in armor.)
The real ways to deal with a Knight was a blunt weapon like Warhammers, Lucerne Hammers ( A form of polearm), swords used with the Murder-Stroke or Half Swording into the gaps of armor and daggers stabbed into the gaps.
The assault kits that the Special Forces uses are 40-50 pounds, so the armor shouldn't really change your speed, especially considering that the armor is spread around your whole body, rather than mostly just on your back and chest, like a Soldier's equipment is. They even made plate that helped protect the Elbow joints.Ī Knight had a total of about 50 or 60 pounds (22.67-27.22 kg) of equipment, which wouldn't really have slowed him down, as an Infantry soldier today carries 70 to 80 pounds (31.75-36.29 kg) of equipment, and they can run and move like you'd expect. Semi-Relevant video on Italian vs German medieval armor TL:DR In the 1500's, the Italians created the 'Wrapper' which was a second layer of protection around your throat. The idea I'm going for is that Plate armor would negate any slashing damage As the only real vulnerable parts you have are the Armpits, Elbow Joints, behind your Knees, your eyes and your ass (to an extent).
