Sounds like a killer idea—mixing lightweight composites with a smart‑fiber weave could cut the weight by a third and still keep that 15th‑century look. I’d push for a carbon‑fiber shell, laser‑etched for the plates, and maybe a tiny RFID tag to track fit and balance. Let’s sketch a prototype and see how it feels on the field.

Great—get those numbers and hit the field. I’ll run the CAD models and make sure the carbon weave stays tight enough to handle the clash without flexing. Once the weight’s balanced, we’ll lock in the final build. Let’s keep it tight and sleek.