Good old flimsy butted "chainmail" worn directly on the scalp... what could go wrong? Well...
Let's go a little less silly and find out how well riveted mail over a padded cap protects against sword strikes. Would it just rattle your noggin a little or cause some less... tolerable results?
For battles your character wants to partake in, be it historically inspired fiction or realistic fantasy, theymight want to invest in a helmet, even if it's just a Cervelliere (simple, low-profile skull cap). Just sayin'. :)
Special thanks to bladesmith Rick Marchand for building the stand and letting me wreck stuff at his place. Check out his awesome work:
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The coif that I'm testing in this video:
https://www.kultofathena.com/product/danm-chainmail-coif-alternating-dome-riveted-construction-mild-steel-flat-rings/?koa=259
The anatomical head analog I got for the test:
https://ballisticdummylab.com/en-ca/collections/ballistic-busts/products/copy-of-ballistic-dummy-gel-bust
The swords (Kingston Arms arming sword and Landsknecht Emporium kriegsmesser):
https://www.kultofathena.com/product/13th-century-arming-sword-atrim-design-type-xiv/?koa=259
https://www.kultofathena.com/product/landsknecht-emporium-rotmilan-kriegsmesser/?koa=259
*** Music credits ***
The Witches Waltz by Hitctrl
https://opengameart.org/content/rpg-the-witches-waltz
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The Enchanted Forest of Min by Hitctrl
https://opengameart.org/content/rpg-the-enchanted-forest-of-min
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“Imminent Threat” by Matthew Pablo
https://opengameart.org/content/imminent-threat
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"Little People At Work" by Horrorpen
https://opengameart.org/content/little-people-at-work-loop
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Outro:
"Highland Storm" by The Slanted Room Records
https://theslantedroom.github.io/steve.yee/
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