Decent stainless hauberk for less than $1,000

[R.D.Metcalf]

Hey guys,

N.C. humidity is playing Hel on my hauberk despite my best efforts. do you guys know of anyone that could make me a welded stainless hauberk? My gambeson smells like linseed oil and anywhere the coating rubs off rusts overnight.... The best stainless hauberk I could find was 1,200 with long sleeves and integral hood, excellent! but who the hel has $1,200?

So I'm looking for a maille maker who can do a welded hauberk that I can afford...Someone has to be out there. Hel, I would buy the wire and wind the rings and even clean up the welds if I could find someone willing to work with me on the price.

[Jonathan B.]

This might be too lite but here http://www.ringmesh.com/ChainMail_Tunics_s/26.htm

[Wolf]

http://www.kultofathena.com/armor-body.asp

[theowl]

A decent stainless hauberk is pretty easily attainable, a welded one might not be as easy though. Ringmesh is really your best bet. I have a shirt of ringmesh, and while they are extremely tiny rings, they are quite tough.

[R.D.Metcalf]

Oddly enough I started to buy from Ringmesh but went with GDFB instead. After re-tailoring the sleeves and body GDFB is a good product but being limited on time and factoring humidity, horse sweat etc. I cant keep up with the rust. I need a good hauberk that allows me to train with a minimum of upkeep. Unlike the warriors of yesteryear, i unfortunately dont have squires and servants

[theowl]

I have a GDFB shirt and I've found that the viking method of rolling it down a hill in a bucket of sand does wonders. Though then you have to get all of the sand off of your mail. But yeah.

[Alderic]

Out of curiosity, is there a reason you choose welded over riveted?

[R.D.Metcalf]

Yes there is, a good weld is stronger than a great rivet.

[R.D.Metcalf]

Well you know what they say... when one door closes,dont despair... burn the damn house down. So I think I'm going to try welding a hauberk on my own. The ring lord sells stainless wire and I have access to welding equipment....So its settled. thanks for the replies.