Sword N Armory Blog

[...] the Celtic people with inventing this style of armor , however there are some examples of chain mail armor from the Etruscan period from around the 4th century BCE. So what makes chain mail armor so [...]

[...] on warm days. If you are looking for body protection that is comfortable and airy, try our chain mail armor. Our body and head chain mails come in different sizes to perfectly fit you. Find the [...]

[...] : Steel varieties are relatively inexpensive yet very strong. Normal steel chainmail is made of mild steel or high tensile steel (kind of spring steel). The good thing about high tensile steel is the [...]

[...] or butted together. There are no rivets to connect the rings. It is typically available in mild steel, aluminum or high tensile steel. When choosing your rings to either make your own chainmail or [...]

[...] it breaking from battle. Jiagang or Inserted Steel: A high-carbon core is sandwiched between mild steel, which produces a distinct surface pattern when polished. Folding Steel: This forging technique [...]

[...] army often referred to as the “Legionnaires”. The plates of this armor were made of a mild steel on the outside and had a soft iron on the inside. Roman Medieval Crusader Shields: The [...]

[...] Japanese swords are most often associated with the samurai of feudal Japan. To possess a sword or pair of [...]

[...] Today let's take a look into the realm of Japanese swords.  The very basics, like with all other cultures start with distinguishing them by length.  [...]

[...] types of rings, which is further explained in the second blog of this series Types of Chainmail Rings, but there are several different sizes of rings. In fact, when it comes to ring size, you [...]

[...] steel, when the ring is opened, the chainmail will fall apart. The high tensile style butted chainmail rings will close by themselves. It’s an alternative way to get a good chainmail with affordable [...]

[...] flat ring round rivets but it takes a little longer to make. Rounded Rings and Dome Rivets Chainmail rings often come in a rounded form. They are circular in nature and can be linked in different [...]

[...] are relatively inexpensive yet very strong. Normal steel chainmail is made of mild steel or high tensile steel (kind of spring steel). The good thing about high tensile steel is the ring can close by [...]

[...] others have come into use in the modern era. Some types of metal used today are mild or high tensile steel, bronze, brass, silver, titanium and aluminum. You can learn more about the different ring [...]

[...] be in attendance will have fun new items on display. It is common to run into everything from chainmail armor to humorous pirate bandages on the showroom floor, so do not be surprised if you end up [...]

[...] ultrasonic cleaning or use of a special metal cleaner. When you are searching for the best chainmail armor, chainmail jewelry or chainmail clothing, it’s beneficial to do some research. In [...]

[...] as plate mail or scale mail. Choosing your first full suit or even a single piece of chainmail armor can be extremely exciting, but it requires much more thought than many people realize. Not [...]

Whether you are buying chainmail for your next LARPing adventure or simply to decorate your man cave, learning about the different metals they come in [...]

When it comes to chainmail or chain maille, the two most important factors in its construction, use and appearance are the rings and the craftsmanship [...]

Chainmail is one of the best-known types of armor. It was used in countries around the world because of its effectiveness against edged weapons. Now c [...]

[...] and cost. Aluminum: Aluminum is inexpensive and lightweight. It's good in costumes and chainmail jewelry, but aluminum armor is not very strong and isn't the best option for functional purposes. [...]