Medieval High Tensile Steel Chainmail Haubergeon, Half Sleeves

"A stout mail shirt must breathe with your lungs and give way to the sword-arm, or you are simply dead weight in a skirmish." Osric, Keeper of the Hearth & Forge

Forged for martial reenactors, stage performers, and LARP combatants, this half-sleeved haubergeon heeds the hard-won wisdom of ancient armouries. Unlike soft mild steel, this mail is formed from 16-gauge high tensile wire, offering improved ring retention against constant motion and wear. Each 9mm round ring is butted and interlaced in the classic four-in-one European weave, balancing weight across the shoulders whilst allowing unhindered movement.

The cropped sleeve pattern serves the practical fighter well, sparing your forearms from excess bulk and circulating air through long hours in the sun. For proper field use, don this haubergeon over a quilted arming doublet or gambeson; the padding cushions against ring bite and fills the mail to ensure a snug, historical fit.

Each piece is woven by human hands, ring by single ring. Slight variances across the weave are the true marks of traditional artisanal labour, easily adjusted with a pair of pliers and a spare link should a ring part during heavy drills.

To maintain your steel across campaigns, keep it dry and free from damp. Wipe down the natural finish with a dry rag after active exertion, and apply a light coat of mineral oil to stay rust's bite. The armour arrives oiled from the workshop to endure transit; simply buff it clean before outfitting your kit for the muster.