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[โ€“] Enkrod@feddit.org 7 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

It's a pure tournament helmet for jousting, the peculiar design is to direct splinters away from the tiny opening that juuuuust let's you see your opponent.

[โ€“] acockworkorange@mander.xyz 1 points 2 weeks ago

I'm aware. The post mixes helmets for different functions. Still a valid criticism, IMO.