Blackened Mild Steel Chainmail Coif – 16G 10mm Butted Rings

"A darkened mantle of interlinked iron over your padding keeps the glare off your helm and turning blades from your throat." Osric, Keeper of the Hearth & Forge

Patterned after the protective gear worn by early medieval Norman knights and foot soldiers, this large mail coif provides an extended mantle guarding the head, neck, and shoulders against glancing blows in the press of melee.

Each hood is hand-assembled from 16-gauge mild steel round rings, measuring 10 mm in diameter, interlocked in the traditional European four-in-one weave. The blackened oil finish imparts a rugged, campaign-hardened aesthetic while serving as initial barrier protection against camp dampness and foul weather. Generously proportioned, this coif accommodates proper under-armour without binding or hindering your neck rotation when tracking threats in the line.

From Osric?s workbench, heed this essential fitting advice: iron mail must never rest against bare skin or an unpadded tunic. Always pair this coif with a thick quilted cotton arming cap and padded collar. The quilted canvas absorbs blunt kinetic shock, averts chafing, and prevents rogue links from snatching hair during combat. Because mild steel reacts naturally to sweat and field moisture, maintain your armour by wiping the rings dry after drill and rubbing down the weave with mineral oil to preserve the dark patina and ward off rust.