really appreciate you keeping this up. This is one of the better build threads I've seen in a really long time.

Good progress, still thinking maybe an inch on either side for the ab plate.

Interested in seeing those tomorrow mate.

Almost has a bit of an Episode Three feel to them.
Not that that's necessarily a problem mind you.

Man, I gotta get my head off the drawing boards more often, I'm late to this party. I cannot find the photos at this time. The best photos showing the back slits I recall from right around when I joined were from the Star Wars in Concert tour where they had the guard on display for all to see. There...

I can dig it.

The grooves are almost unavoidable. I haven't been able to come up with a fix yet.

Look like good gloves though, not sure about dying leather but I'll see a couple of people on saturday who know about it and I'll try to remember to grab some tips.

There's a reason why he's the DL right now

Darth Skellington might be able to help you with attachments.
I carry a bag with me at times (cons and such when I need to be able to carry stuff).
I just looped the nylon string around my sash.