Thanks all for the very kind words and thoughts on the piece, we're most appreciative of the feedback. In 16, 18, and 20 gauge steel, the set weighs in around 60 lbs, but that is not 'dead weight' and is distributed well, so it's not really weight that is the hindrance to locomotion. It's certainly not a horseback suit of armour by any means, speaking of which, we'll be revealing a wild set of horse armour soon too. The black acid (phosphoric) patina finish is brushed on and the raised ridges are burnished for effect.
Thanks again for all the comments, this suit has been in the work for the past couple of months, and it was a great moment to see it incarnate and together.