The Armour Archive

Posted: **Sun Oct 22, 2000 12:21 pm**

No it's not a naval postal service.

What's the ideal balance of gauge to I.D. for stainless maille used in combat?
I'd like to use 18 gauge 1/4" rings, to get a good "period" look going, but I'm not sure the 18 gauge wire would hold up. Does anyone fight in S.S. maille? Any pointers?

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Posted: **Sun Oct 22, 2000 2:00 pm**

16 gauge 1/4" holds up well but is kinda heavy. I fought in it for a couple years before going to leather lamellar.
now I use the stainless suit for live steel stuff

[This message has been edited by Dweezle (edited 10-22-2000).]

Posted: **Sun Oct 22, 2000 3:24 pm**

You might want to look at finding some 17 ga stainless... A compromise between the two. They sell 17 as EF wire, they might sell it in stainless, too... Check with your local farm store.

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