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 Coif, Full mantle, Square face

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  This coif is crafted from your choice of butted, dome head riveted and wedge riveted maille. Material of construction can be grey anodized aluminum, mild steel, high tensile steel or stainless steel, and round or flat type rings with an ID of 8mm.  

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  • AA2547 - Code b - Out of stock
    Price: $50.00
  • AA2548 - Code 1 - Out of stock
    Price: $221.00
  • AA2550 - Code 2 - In stock
    Price: $187.00

    Item Name: Coif, square face, mild steel wedge riveted 17G
    Item Number: AA2550
    Price: $187.00

  • AA2552 - Code 4 - In stock
    Price: $176.00

    Item Name: Coif, square face, mild flat steel dome head riveted 17G
    Item Number: AA2552
    Price: $176.00

  • AA2556 - Code 8 - In stock
    Price: $165.00

    Item Name: Coif, square face, mild round ring steel dome head riveted 16G
    Item Number: AA2556
    Price: $165.00

  • AA2562 - Code 10 - In stock
    Price: $45.00

    Item Name: Coif, square face, mild round ring Zinc plated butted 16G
    Item Number: AA2562
    Price: $45.00

  • AA2564 - Code 12 - In stock
    Price: $129.00

    Item Name: Coif, square face, Anodized aluminum round rind dome riveted
    Item Number: AA2564
    Price: $129.00

  • AA3096 - Code 6 - In stock
    Price: $285.00

    Item Name: Coif, square face, stainless steel, flat ring, dome riveted
    Item Number: AA3096
    Price: $285.00

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Coif w/Ventail, Right to left
 

Our coif with Ventail is an accurate reproduction and is constructed from your choice of high tensile zinc plated or mild steel, or from grey anodized aluminum round rings.

 

  • AA2569 - Code b - In stock
    Price: $70.00
  • AA2584 - Code 10 - In stock
    Price: $66.00
  • AA2586 - Code 12 - In stock
    Price: $224.00
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Vest/sleeveless
Our sleeveless chainmail "vest" is crafted with 16 gauge 8mm ID butted rings. Zinc plated mild steel resists rusting and the size fits up to a 44" chest measured over a gambeson.

Item # AA2781

Price $93.00

 

 

 

 

 Haubergeon, Mid thigh, Half Sleeve

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 This haubergeon is crafted from your choice of butted, dome head riveted and wedge riveted maille. Material of construction can be grey anodized aluminum, mild steel, high tensile steel or stainless steel, and round or flat type rings.


 

  • AA2459 - 48" Chest - Code b - Out of stock
    Price: $142.00
  • AA2460 - 48" Chest - Code 1 - In stock
    Price: $449.00

    Item Name: Haubergeon, Mild steel, European Flat ring,Wedge riveted
    Item Number: AA2460
    Price: $449.00

  • AA2462 - 48" Chest - Code 2 - Out of stock
    Price: $566.00
  • AA2464 - 48" Chest - Code 4 - In stock
    Price: $372.00

    Item Name: Haubergeon, Mild steel, European Flat ring,Dome head riveted
    Item Number: AA2464
    Price: $372.00

  • AA2468 - 48" Chest - Code 8 - Out of stock
    Price: $480.00
  • AA2474 - 48" Chest - Code 10 - In stock
    Price: $166.00

    Item Name: Haubergeon, Mild steel, Round Ring, butted
    Item Number: AA2474
    Price: $166.00

  • AA2476 - 48" Chest - Code 12 - Out of stock
    Price: $408.00
  • AA2503 - 60" Chest - Code b - Out of stock
    Price: $169.00
  • AA2504 - 60" Chest - Code 1 - Out of stock
    Price: $744.00
  • AA2506 - 60" Chest - Code 2 - Out of stock
    Price: $605.00
  • AA2508 - 60" Chest - Code 4 - Out of stock
    Price: $510.00
  • AA2512 - 60" Chest - Code 8 - In stock
    Price: $403.00

    Item Name: Haubergeon, Mild steel, Round Ring, Dome head riveted
    Item Number: AA2512
    Price: $403.00

  • AA2518 - 60" Chest - Code 10 - In stock
    Price: $189.00

    Item Name: Haubergeon, Mild steel, Zinc plated, Round Ring, butted
    Item Number: AA2518
    Price: $189.00

  • AA2520 - 60" Chest - Code 12 - In stock
    Price: $365.00

    Item Name: Haubergeon, Grey Anodized Aluminum, Round ring, Dome riveted
    Item Number: AA2520
    Price: $365.00

  • AA3084 - 50" Chest - Code 6 - In stock
    Price: $584.00

    Item Name: Haubergeon, Stainless steel, Flat ring, Dome riveted
    Item Number: AA3084
    Price: $584.00

  • AA3088 - 60" Chest - Code 6 - In stock
    Price: $675.00

    Item Name: Haubergeon, Stainless steel, Flat ring, Dome riveted
    Item Number: AA3088
    Price: $675.00

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 Hauberk, Knee length, Full sleeve     

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 Our knee length full sleeve hauberk is crafted from your choice of butted, dome head riveted and wedge riveted maille. Material of construction can be grey anodized aluminum, mild steel, high tensile steel or stainless steel, and round or flat type rings.  
  • AA2481 - 48" Chest - Code b - Out of stock
    Price: $185.00
  • AA2482 - 48" Chest - Code 1 - In stock
    Price $540.00

    Item Name: Hauberk, Mild steel, European flat ring, Wedge riveted
    Item Number: AA2482
    Price: $540.00

  • AA2484 - 48" Chest - Code 2 - Out of stock
    Price: $599.00
  • AA2486 - 48" Chest - Code 4 - In stock
    Price: $440.00

    Item Name: Hauberk, Mild steel, European flat ring, Wedge riveted
    Item Number: AA2482
    Price: $440.00

  • AA2490 - 48" Chest - Code 8 - In stock
    Price: $460.00

    Item Name: Hauberk, Mild steel, Round ring, Dome head riveted
    Item Number: AA2490
    Price: $460.00

  • AA2496 - 48" Chest - Code 10 - In stock

    Item Name: Hauberk, Mild steel, Zinc plated, butted
    Item Number: AA2490
    Price: $206.00

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  • AA2498 - 48" Chest - Code 12 - In stock
    Price: $420.00

    Item Name: Hauberk, Grey anodized aluminum, Round ring, Dome head riveted
    Item Number: AA2498
    Price: $420.00

  • AA2525 - 60" Chest - Code b - Out of stock
    Price: $213.00
  • AA2526 - 60" Chest - Code 1 - In stock
    Price: $652.00

    Item Name: Hauberk, Mild steel, European Flat ring, Wedge riveted
    Item Number: AA2526
    Price: $652.00

  • AA2528 - 60" Chest - Code 2 - Out of stock
    Price: $670.00
  • AA2530 - 60" Chest - Code 4 - In stock
    Price: $540.00

    Item Name: Hauberk, Mild steel, EFR riveted/solid comb, Wedge riveted
    Item Number: AA2530
    Price: $540.00

  • AA2534 - 60" Chest - Code 8 - Out of stock
    Price: $695.00
  • AA2540 - 60" Chest - Code 10 - In stock
    Price: $303.00

    Item Name: Hauberk, Mild steel, Round ring, Butted
    Item Number: AA2540
    Price: $303.00

  • AA2542 - 60" Chest - Code 12 - In stock
    Price: $420.00

    Item Name: Hauberk, Grey anodized aluminum, Round ring, Dome head riveted
    Item Number: AA2542
    Price: $420.00

  • AA3078 - 50" Chest - Code 6 - In stock
    Price: $770.00

    Item Name: Hauberk, Stainless steel, Flat ring, Dome head riveted
    Item Number: AA3078
    Price: $770.00

  • AA3082 - 60" Chest - Code 6 - In stock
    Price: $850.00

    Item Name: Hauberk, Stainless steel, Flat ring, Dome head riveted
    Item Number: AA3078
    Price: $850.00

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Bulk Chainmail

Blackened Bulk Chainmail Links

These round rings of butted 5/16" ID 16 gauge mild steel are chemically treated to turn the surface layer to magnetite. The surface is then turned to a oily finish with our sealant which keeps the blackened finish intact. The sealant should not be removed as it is protective of the blackening.

Available in an 11 lb bag only.

 

Item Name: Blackened Bulk Chainmail Links 16 GA
Item Number: AA400100
Price: $65.00

Item Name: Blackened Bulk Chainmail Links
Item Number: AA400100
Price: $65.00

 

 

 

Zinc Plated Steel Bulk Chainmail Links

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

These 5/16" ID 16 gauge butted links are the most popular type of chainmail as they are tensile strength worthy of butted mail, are rust repellent and relatively inexpensive. Available in 11lb bag only.

 

Item Name: Zinc Plated Steel Chainmail Links 16 GA
Item Number: AA400800
Price: $65.00


 

Blackened European Flat Ring Bulk Links/rivets
These bulk links are provided in 1000 pc bulk quantities to enable customization to current chainmail garments or to construct your own garments. This particular item is blackened 17 G mild steel EFR rings with an ID of 9MM.

Item Name: Blackened EFR 17G Rings and rivets 1000pc
Item Number: OA2341
Price: $17.00

 Riveting tool
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 This specialized tool is designated specifically for assisting in riveting chainmail. Available for wedge riveting, dome head riveting and for flat and round style maille. See maille code types below.
  • OA2359 - Code 1 - In stock
     

    Item Name: Riveting tool, European Flat ring, Wedge rivets
    Item Number: OA2359
    Price: $33.00

  • OA2360 - Code 2 - In stock
     

    Item Name: Riveting tool, EFR riveted/solid combination, Wedge rivet
    Item Number: OA2360
    Price: $37.00

  • OA2361 - Code 4 - In stock
     

    Item Name: Riveting tool, European Flat ring, Dome head rivet
    Item Number: OA2361
    Price: $37.00

  • OA2363 - Code 8 - In stock
     

    Item Name: Riveting tool, Round ring, Dome head rivet
    Item Number: OA2363
    Price: $17.00

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Butted maille (codes 10,B)

This is the most economical construction style of mail, as the cost of labor-intensive riveting is avoided. Butted mail has limited historical precedent but is fine for general costuming and role-playing where strict construction authenticity is not a requirement. It is not recommended for weapons-contact re-enactment. Butted mail is available in mild steel, high-tensile steel and aluminum. High-tensile steel has the most resistance to opening of the rings, while mild steel butted rings may be distorted by heavy weapons contact. Aluminum is much lighter and more comfortable for the costumer and role-player. All rings are formed from round section wire and are 8mm internal diameter. Construction is in the 4 in 1 pattern. Full specifications and available finishes are shown against each specific item.

Dome-head riveted maille (codes 4,8,12)

This style of mail is reasonably authentic to the early medieval period, particularly in the European flat ring (EFR) version. In steel this construction style has the advantage of strength, allowing it to be used for supervised weapons-contact re-enactment. More economical than wedge-riveted mail, the domed-head riveted style is available in steel, in round wire and flat ring versions, and in round wire aluminum. Riveted aluminum rings will maintain their integrity well but aluminum mail is not recommended for weapons contact. Construction is in the 4 in 1 pattern. Full specifications and available finishes are shown against each specific item.

Wedge-riveted maille (codes 1,2)

Wedge riveting, in association with flattened rings, became popular in the 1300's and was used until the demise of mail. Alternating rows of solid punched rings and riveted rings predominated until late in the period, when all-riveted construction became more popular. Available in steel only, this style of mail is our most authentic and is well able to withstand supervised weapons-contact re-enactment. Construction is in the 4 in 1 pattern. Full specifications and available finishes are shown against each specific item. The mail is supplied burnished to give a dark grey to black finish.

 

Finishes - When specifications for a certain style of mail refer to a "Natural" finish, the rings do not have a separate coating applied to the steel but are typically lightly blackened with heat to a medium gray color. This helps with corrosion issues but it is recommended that mail with this finish be thoroughly coated with a silicon or rust-preventative spray (such as WD-40) when not in use and stored in a ventilated plastic tub in a warm, dry location. 

No rust-proofing is necessary with zinc-coated or anodized finishes but dry, warm storage is still recommended. The zinc plating is inherently a corrosion inhibitor and the grey anodizing used on aluminum mail both provides a realistic coloring and prevents oxidation of the aluminum.


 

A word about sizes - The hauberk and haubergeon sizes are a little confusing, as they relate to the actual circumference of the mail garment, rather than a chest size. Size 48"/50" will fit up to a 44" chest dimension measured over a gambeson (and any other clothing worn with the gambeson), While the 60" size will fit up to a 54" chest dimension, again measured over the gambeson etc.