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. ;)
The riveted mail coif and reproduction swords / dagger I used for testing:
https://www.kultofathena.com/product/...
Saxony German rapier by LK Chen
https://www.kultofathena.com/product/...
Munich Town Guard sword by LK Chen
https://www.kultofathena.com/product/...
Tizona 17th century Spanish cuphilt rapier by LK Chen
https://www.kultofathena.com/product/...
14th century medieval knight's rondel dagger by Tod Cutler
https://www.kultofathena.com/product/...
** Sources / credits **
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Background music:
"Historic Renaissance music from 1597: If my complaints could passions move” by John Dowland / Of Far Different Nature
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CC0 1.0 Universal
Outro:
"Highland Storm" by The Slanted Room Records
https://theslantedroom.github.io/stev...
Used with artist's permission
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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 Cuphilt 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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