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Aiden of Oreland

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Re: Working on my Coif
« Reply #15 on: 2014-03-31, 00:52:42 »
Quote from: Stanislaw on 2014-03-30, 19:11:55
Quote from: Sir Nate on 2014-03-30, 15:39:39
How much was this coif?

It came with a package of hauberk + chausses + coif on allthebeststuff.

Oh! I think that was the one I was looking at! Any recommendations for it? Flaws?
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Re: Working on my Coif
« Reply #16 on: 2014-03-31, 17:57:48 »
You can buy several different types of maille packages from them, all with different ring diameters, metal gauge, and the like. Be sure to peruse their selection carefully before deciding on something, and look over the measurements given on the site very carefully. The rings are significantly better-riveted than GDFB or Icefalcon maille - you should probably look into their 17 gauge 8mm ring size.
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Re: Working on my Coif
« Reply #17 on: 2014-03-31, 21:31:00 »
Quote from: Stanislaw on 2014-03-31, 17:57:48
You can buy several different types of maille packages from them, all with different ring diameters, metal gauge, and the like. Be sure to peruse their selection carefully before deciding on something, and look over the measurements given on the site very carefully. The rings are significantly better-riveted than GDFB or Icefalcon maille - you should probably look into their 17 gauge 8mm ring size.

Well, for the past month I was eyeing up this one:
http://allbeststuff.com/c-medieval-chainmail-armor/c-chain-mail-shirt-coif-set/Round-Riveted-Links-with-Solid-Washers-Chain-Mail-Full-Suit-Body-Armor
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Re: Working on my Coif
« Reply #18 on: 2014-03-31, 23:16:51 »
I suggest that one by far Aiden, because it's got the full package for only about 20 bucks more than what I payed for my hauberk ALONE. I have worn that maille too it doesnt have the "thread ripping" problems my old hauberk had as well and it looks rather even. I suggest going for it unless you're willing to pay the extra for wedge like I did.
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