Chain Mail Haulberk Long Shirt w/ Head Coif Knight Armor SCA - 4.1 out of 5 stars from 19 customer reviewsChildhood dreams given life
Ever since I was a kid I wanted to be a knight. So, around Halloween I'd been working quite a bit and accumulating massive amount of overtime, so for the holiday, that's exactly what I did. This isn't some master-worked chainmail, but it's nice all the same. I'm impressed it actually fit me at all, I'm 6'6" with a 56" chest, and this fit me just fine. The chainmail came down a few inches past my groin, and the sleeves came to about my mid forearm. Granted if you're smaller than I am, it'll probably fit you like it looks in the pictures. And for 120 buck, come on, this is a major deal. I've seen chainmail in poor quality go for way more than this chainmail which is decent quality. I wouldn't wade into battle with this stuff, but MAN was I the prime specimen at the parties. Chicks dig chainmail.
Full on ring mail!
the mail is full on ring mail-- each link is a circle linked to 4 others. it is heavy as all hell, but awesomely authentic! The head piece looks great!
For what it is, it is awesome
Ok, if you expect riveted chainmail, look somewhere else. If you look for a chainmail you are not going into a full-blown medieval skirmish with, then this is the ticket. It looks great, it was clean, and it is HEAVY! We are talking about ~30lbs. of steel rings and it feels great to wear it.
However, get yourself an arming cap + heavy shirt (or gambeson underneath), because open loops of steel WILL nick you and pull your hair on the head and in the arms, etc.
I am 5'9" and 200lbs. with 44" chest, 23" head, and this was a good fit for the coif and the hauberk was only a tad long on the torso. Sleeves were almost perfect when you wear gloves.
For the price, this is a good buy for renaissance fair use. They say decorations only, but yes, you can wear this in non-combat sense and it will look good in action.
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