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Aesthetically, I don't have a problem with it in a fantasy/sci-fi setting

Realistically, though, it's just not practical on non-ceremonial armour. Let's take a plate of armour, form it such that the edge of a log splitter is resting right against the sternum of the woman wearing it, and march her into combat. One good punch to the chest and she's out of combat, probably permanently. It's the same reason ancient soldiers started the 'fad' of cutting hair and shaving beards: why give the enemy something he can grab and remove you from combat?