Thanks for the replies! The more I think about it, the more I would like to try and attempt to make it. Think I will go with your canvas idea, as it is WAY cheaper from what I can see. I have scoped out a couple of sites but any recommendations would be fantastic! Also, have found Mad Matt's Armory,...

Looking for cheap, decent looking CoP/Brigandine. Chest without anything but a t-shirt is ~47" (I don't know what other measurements might be needed). I have looked into making my own, and I know that Polar Bear Forge has a plate kit for sale for good money, but I would still need leather and have n...

Thanks for the reply! I have checked out that thread and the problem is that Icefalcon and the other vendors I saw in there were very expensive. I am not necessarily looking for new maille, used is a-okay in my book. I definitely think Icefalcon has the nicest selection but his stainless riveted stu...

I'm looking for a stainless steel, riveted (don't know which is better, dome or wedge, so if someone could lay out pros/cons that would be great) haubergeon (half sleeves). my chest is about 48", gut is a few more... i figure I've got a big belly but my other measurements are about normal, so just a...

I notice that all of Kult of Athena's stuff is 17ga maille, isn't that too thin for heavy combat?

Thanks for the headsup IronBadger, i had thought i still needed the gambeson to prevent chafing or something (goes to show how new i am haha) but will definitely look into a tunic.

Also, CLANG i sent you an email.

Any pics of either? Sound right up my alley also im a hefty dude and ive been told ive got gorilla arms haha, what measurements would i need to know for the bazubands?

Looking to buy a cheap gambeson for wearing under a mail haubergeon that will fit me. I have a roughly 48" chest and would like it to be comfortable. Also looking for a cheap set of leather bazubands for cheap. Aesthetically I love the work of Torvaldr here on the archive but dont have the $160 to s...

Looking to buy a cheap gambeson for wearing under a mail haubergeon that will fit me. I have a roughly 48" chest and would like it to be comfortable. Also looking for a cheap set of leather bazubands for cheap. Aesthetically I love the work of Torvaldr here on the archive but dont have the $160 to s...

If any of your guys could that would be awesome! Or if you have any suggestions as to who could do it on here that would be most appreciated as well thanks!

Sooo uh how much for you to construct one for me? Seriously though this is the coolest helm but i have not an inkling of tools nor armourer's knowledge to make it myself. So if you or someone else could help me out i would be greatly indebted.

Sorry for the vague subject title, and extra sorry for this possibly not being the correct place to post this question, but I have no idea where it might go. I'm very interested in joining the SCA, and would like to develop a persona that actually fits me. I want to be me in whatever century I feel ...

Haha, I'll certainly make sure not to do that... maybe haubergeon is what I'm looking for then. I at first wanted long sleeves but I'm not entirely sure I do now, I'm still messing around with ideas.

Thanks for the input!

Living in Rhode Island, on the East Coast of the United States.

Yeah I was buying my wire at Ace Hardware. How would I go about ordering a roll like that, just ask the people working about it? The reason I'm buying 200ft at a time is that I don't have a job/steady source of income, so I have to get it here and there... though maybe I'll just save up a bit to get...

I think I meant hauberk, I want something that goes down to my mid-thighs. Thanks both of you for your input! I'm on a bit of a budget so was planning to use galvanized steel wire, and where I would be getting it from 200ft of 16ga is the same cost as 100ft of 14ga, so I think I will end up going wi...

I'm interested in making a chain mail hauberk myself. It will be butted mail, and while I probably won't be fighting in it, I'd like it to make it look and feel authentic, and just in case I *do* decide to fight a bit in it, I'd like it to be able to stand up to that. I was just wondering what gauge...