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Loose Chainmail Rings Ø 9 mm / 16 gauge | Round Ring, Round Riveted (1 kg)
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Are you planning to repair your existing armor, extend the sleeves, or embark on an ambitious project to build your own maille shirt or coif from scratch? This 1 kg pack of loose steel rings with an inner diameter of 9 mm is exactly what you are looking for. It constitutes authentic building material for any skilled armorer, re-enactor, or LARPer who cares about details and historical accuracy. The set contains both the rings themselves and the corresponding rivets, so you can get straight to work. Further product information ...
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Loose Chainmail Rings Ø 9 mm / 16 gauge | Round Ring, Round Riveted (1 kg)
Construction and Historical Context
These rings are made of mild steel. They feature a round wire cross-section with a thickness of 1.5 mm (16 gauge), which corresponds to many historical finds across centuries, although flat rings began to dominate in the late Middle Ages. The ends of each ring are flattened and stamped with a rivet hole. The connection is made using round rivets, which are included in the package. This type of connection (Round Ring, Round Riveted) is significantly stronger than merely butted rings, which easily pull apart during combat.
This 9 mm mesh type is an ideal universal size for:
- The High Middle Ages period armor.
- Making accessories (maille standards, helmet aventails).
- Repairing damaged armor after a tough season.
- DIY production of "voiders" (maille gussets) sewn onto a gambeson.
Technical Specifications
| Material | Mild Steel (untreated) |
| Ring Type | Round wire, round riveted |
| Internal Diameter (ID) | approx. 9.85 mm (approx. 0.39 inches) |
| External Diameter (OD) | approx. 12.6 mm (approx. 0.5 inches) |
| Wire Thickness | 1.5 mm (16 gauge) |
| Rivet Dimensions | Length approx. 4.4 mm, shank diameter approx. 1.28 mm |
| Package Content | 1 kg (approx. 2.2 lbs) - containing approx. 1600 rings + rivets |
Usage and Maintenance Guide
Working with riveted rings requires patience and the right tools. To close the ring, you will need special riveting tongs (not included), which have shaped jaws to properly mushroom the rivet head. I recommend testing the process on a few practice rings first to get the knack of it.
Since this is ordinary steel without stainless treatment, corrosion protection is key:
- The rings are supplied slightly oiled. Do not remove this protective film until the armor is finished.
- Store the finished product in a dry place and treat it regularly with oil (e.g., WD-40, Ballistol, or gun oil).
- If surface rust appears, it can be removed mechanically (by tumbling in sand, wire brushing) and re-oiled.
Important Warning
Although riveted maille is much more durable than butted maille, the material is still "only" mild steel. For full-contact combat such as Buhurt or Battle of the Nations, we recommend rings made of tempered spring steel, which have higher tensile strength. However, for standard historical fencing, stage combat, LARP, and costume purposes, this maille is perfectly adequate and visually very authentic.
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