A rapier will slip right through riveted mail, right? Well... not so fast.

It depends on the type of mail (material, weave pattern, ring thickness & diameter, etc), and on the blade shape. Also... technique. The results I got varied depending on how I delivered the thrust.

In other words: If you don't get enough penetration it might be a skill issue. ;)

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Saxony German rapier by LK Chen
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Munich Town Guard sword by LK Chen
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Tizona - 17th century Spanish cup-hilt rapier by LK Chen
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14th century medieval knight's rondel dagger by Tod Cutler
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Arms & Armor 12th Century Spear VS. Riveted Mail and Ballistic Gel
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"MAIL" Armor Like You've Never Seen Before!
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Testing Post-Apocalyptic Gear: Duct Tape Armor!
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Medieval Crossbows vs. Breastplate and Lamellar Armor
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Could SOCKS and TOWELS Protect You Against BLADES?
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*** Time stamps ***

00:00 - 00:49 Quick introduction to mail ("chainmail")
00:49 - 01:14 The setup
01:14 - 02:08 16thC rapier - 1st test
02:08 - 03:10 Town Guard sidesword - 1st test
03:10 - 05:07 17thC Cup-hilt rapier - 1st test
05:07 - 06:28 Rondel dagger
06:28 - 06:57 Sidesword - 2nd attempt
06:57 - 08:13 Rapiers - 2nd attempt
08:13 Historical background / discussion

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