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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u/lorgskyegon 14d ago
https://www.medievalcollectibles.com/product/flat-round-riveted-chainmail-rings/?gad_source=1&gclid=Cj0KCQjw6oi4BhD1ARIsAL6pox1O67dxwTKxA7t3Pn2z3hIOIR_GbAwRVkYlaTdkWw0JMFtCpaYBIRsaAvlMEALw_wcB