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Chain mail: How do I find the right size?

Chain mail: How do I find the right size?

Cut and Thrust - Your Journey Through the Middle Ages vor 5 Monaten

Measuring correctly for the perfect fit — How to make sure your chainmail fits like a glove and doesn't start digging in after 30 minutes!

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#chainmail #armor #middleages In this episode, Hendrik and Carmen
show you how to measure yourself properly for a chainmail suit!
From the 5 basic measurements to specialized ones for the hauberk
and haubergeon, all the way to common beginner mistakes — you'll
get all the practical tips you need for the perfect fit. We
explain why fit matters so much when you're wearing 10–15 kilos
of metal, what role the gambeson plays in measuring, and how you
can adjust a chainmail suit after the fact. Especially important:
getting the shoulder width right and why you absolutely need a
helper! On top of that, we share historical background on
medieval chainmail and practical tips for reenactment, LARP, and
full-contact medieval combat. Whether it's a hauberk, haubergeon,
or coif — with our guide, you'll find the right size and avoid
the most common measuring mistakes. A well-fitting suit of armor
makes all the difference! We'd love to hear your comments!
#hauberk #haubergeon #reenactment #larp #medievalcombat
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