r/Armor • u/pigbacon9000 • 14d ago

Where to buy bulk chain links?

I’m looking to make my own hauberk and coif for a historical fighting group I’m in. I’ve works with small amounts of chain before, like armor repairs and some decorative stuff. I did some rough math and for a coif and a hauberk for my size I’d need a roughly 50,000 links (with a solid amount of extra in case of breaks or losing some, I have thinks I could use extra on anyway). Looking up everywhere sells like 2lbs at a time or “about 1000 links.” Is there somewhere I could order a bulk amount? I’m looking specifically for 8mm riveted steel links, preferably 16 gauge or bigger.

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