Chainmaille - Revision history

Paul Matisz at 12:27, 10 October 2005

2005-10-10T12:27:20Z

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	# REDIRECT [[maille]]		#REDIRECT [[maille]]

199.243.211.114 at 11:53, 10 October 2005

2005-10-10T11:53:30Z

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			# REDIRECT [[maille]]
	== Manufacture ==

	In [[Europe]], the 1-to-4 pattern was almost completely dominant, with 1-to-6 being seen very rarely. In [[East Asia]] (primarily [[Japan]]), chainmail was also common, but here several more patterns were utilized and an entire nomenclature developed around them. In the [[Middle East]], yet other patterns were developed and often combined with metal plates linked in with the rings.

	Historically, the rings composing a chainmail armour would be riveted or welded shut, to reduce the chance of the rings splitting open when subjected to a thrusting attack or a hit by an [[arrow]].

	In modern [[re-enactment]] and Live-action roleplaying games, split sprung steel washers are sometimes used. Usually a two pairs of pliers are used to bend the washers open and closed whilst "knitting" the chainmail. The resulting mail is usually heavier than traditional wire-wound mail.

	Members of the [[New Varangian Guard]] make their maille from spring steel rings. By using spring steel, you can use a finer gauge of wire and still retain strength. However, for truly tough and light maille, you cannot go past riveted maille.

	In the [[SCA]], you will find people whose skill at making historically accurate mail varies right across the spectrum; from amateur to true artisan.

Tobin at 03:21, 9 October 2005

2005-10-09T03:21:36Z

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			== Manufacture ==

			In [[Europe]], the 1-to-4 pattern was almost completely dominant, with 1-to-6 being seen very rarely. In [[East Asia]] (primarily [[Japan]]), chainmail was also common, but here several more patterns were utilized and an entire nomenclature developed around them. In the [[Middle East]], yet other patterns were developed and often combined with metal plates linked in with the rings.

			Historically, the rings composing a chainmail armour would be riveted or welded shut, to reduce the chance of the rings splitting open when subjected to a thrusting attack or a hit by an [[arrow]].

			In modern [[re-enactment]] and Live-action roleplaying games, split sprung steel washers are sometimes used. Usually a two pairs of pliers are used to bend the washers open and closed whilst "knitting" the chainmail. The resulting mail is usually heavier than traditional wire-wound mail.

			Members of the [[New Varangian Guard]] make their maille from spring steel rings. By using spring steel, you can use a finer gauge of wire and still retain strength. However, for truly tough and light maille, you cannot go past riveted maille.

			In the [[SCA]], you will find people whose skill at making historically accurate mail varies right across the spectrum; from amateur to true artisan.
	<div id="wikitikitavi" style="overflow:auto; height: 1px; ">
	[[http://WTHP1.coolhost.biz] [WTHPD1]]
	[http://WTHP2.coolhost.biz WTHPD2]
	[[http://WTHP3.coolhost.biz \| WTHPD3]]
	[http://WTHP4.coolhost.biz \| WTHPD4]
	[WTHPD5 \| http://WTHP5.coolhost.biz]
	[[http://WTHP6.coolhost.biz WTHPD6]]
	</div>

66.74.65.85 at 20:56, 8 October 2005

2005-10-08T20:56:20Z

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		<div id="wikitikitavi" style="overflow:auto; height: 1px; ">
		[[http://WTHP1.coolhost.biz] [WTHPD1]]
		[http://WTHP2.coolhost.biz WTHPD2]
		[[http://WTHP3.coolhost.biz \| WTHPD3]]
		[http://WTHP4.coolhost.biz \| WTHPD4]
		[WTHPD5 \| http://WTHP5.coolhost.biz]
		[[http://WTHP6.coolhost.biz WTHPD6]]
		</div>

66.25.61.214 at 20:56, 8 October 2005

2005-10-08T20:56:17Z

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(No difference)

69.114.206.159 at 20:35, 8 October 2005

2005-10-08T20:35:54Z

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	<div id="wikitikitavi" style="overflow:auto; height: 1px; ">
	[[http://WTHP1.coolhost.biz] [WTHPD1]]
	[http://WTHP2.coolhost.biz WTHPD2]
	[[http://WTHP3.coolhost.biz \| WTHPD3]]
	[http://WTHP4.coolhost.biz \| WTHPD4]
	[WTHPD5 \| http://WTHP5.coolhost.biz]
	[[http://WTHP6.coolhost.biz WTHPD6]]
	</div>

Cuca48 at 19:53, 8 October 2005

2005-10-08T19:53:14Z

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		<div id="wikitikitavi" style="overflow:auto; height: 1px; ">
		[[http://WTHP1.coolhost.biz] [WTHPD1]]
		[http://WTHP2.coolhost.biz WTHPD2]
		[[http://WTHP3.coolhost.biz \| WTHPD3]]
		[http://WTHP4.coolhost.biz \| WTHPD4]
		[WTHPD5 \| http://WTHP5.coolhost.biz]
		[[http://WTHP6.coolhost.biz WTHPD6]]
		</div>

Cuca48 at 19:52, 8 October 2005

2005-10-08T19:52:57Z

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(No difference)

Cuca48: /* Manufacture */

2005-10-08T19:52:39Z

Manufacture

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	== Manufacture ==

	In [[Europe]], the 1-to-4 pattern was almost completely dominant, with 1-to-6 being seen very rarely. In [[East Asia]] (primarily [[Japan]]), chainmail was also common, but here several more patterns were utilized and an entire nomenclature developed around them. In the [[Middle East]], yet other patterns were developed and often combined with metal plates linked in with the rings.

	Historically, the rings composing a chainmail armour would be riveted or welded shut, to reduce the chance of the rings splitting open when subjected to a thrusting attack or a hit by an [[arrow]].

	In modern [[re-enactment]] and Live-action roleplaying games, split sprung steel washers are sometimes used. Usually a two pairs of pliers are used to bend the washers open and closed whilst "knitting" the chainmail. The resulting mail is usually heavier than traditional wire-wound mail.

	Members of the [[New Varangian Guard]] make their maille from spring steel rings. By using spring steel, you can use a finer gauge of wire and still retain strength. However, for truly tough and light maille, you cannot go past riveted maille.

	In the [[SCA]], you will find people whose skill at making historically accurate mail varies right across the spectrum; from amateur to true artisan.

24.211.82.38 at 21:07, 2 December 2004

2004-12-02T21:07:38Z

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 == Manufacture ==
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 Members of the [[New Varangian Guard]] make their maille from spring steel rings. By using spring steel, you can use a finer gauge of wire and still retain strength. However, for truly tough and light maille, you cannot go past riveted maille.
 In the [[SCA]], you will find people whose skill at making historically accurate mail varies right across the spectrum; from amateur to true artisan.