Can a Rapier Defeat Mail Armor Lets Test and Find Out

A rapier will slip right through riveted mail, right not so fast. It depends on the type of mail (material, weave pattern, ring thickness diameter, etc), and on the blade shape. 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. ;) The riveted mail coif and reproduction swords, dagger I used for testing: Saxony German rapier by LK Chen Munich Town Guard sword by LK Chen Tizona 17th century Spanish cuphilt rapier by LK Chen 14th century mediev