[Amele]

Edit:
I guess in the context of tanking, it may be different. I've been drooling at Ochiudo's Kote for a long time now, so maybe the idea of giving it up--even for tanking--seems loathsome to me. >_>;

I tank in my o.kotes. but I'm a little crazy like that. (I also didn't have any other hands with me)

if you're looking for other hands to use while tanking: I recommend Horomusha and/or Noritsune Kote (depending on level). there's several other good pieces as well, but they're mostly EX (I'm looking at you, Askar Manopolas) Seiryu's Kote might have theoretical potential as well in an AGI based tanking build.

that said: it's generally accepted that o.kotes are the standard until such time as you can get a pair of bandomusha kote, at least as far as general melee sam/war sam/thf goes.