I think this would do alright against slashes, but you'd be fucked if they tried to stab you with anything thin. Small knives, arrows, probably even a decent sword with a good jab; but hey, better than linens...

[–] PugJesus@lemmy.world 7 points 6 months ago

Wish the Met had more on it, it's a fascinating piece, and one so rarely sees African armors preserved.

[–] Ghyste@sh.itjust.works 4 points 6 months ago (1 children)

This is actually considered ringmail. The rings are sewn onto a leather backing.

[–] Darkassassin07@lemmy.ca 4 points 6 months ago

You're right; I was mixing up ringmail and chainmail again.

[–] Diplomjodler3@lemmy.world 2 points 6 months ago (1 children)

Any armour is better than no armour.

[–] Darkassassin07@lemmy.ca 3 points 6 months ago

Eh, yes and no...

Protection is good; but If it's cumbersome enough, it could limit your mobility and put you at a disadvantage against more mobile opponents or multiple assailants.

There's always trade offs; you've just gotta judge whether they benefit you in the situation.

Police officers could wear a hundred pounds of body armor and rarely have a bullet get through; but they'd be too weighed down in everyday patrol to catch criminals when they run, and that's a lot of bulk in their way when going hands on. Trade offs.

[–] CluckN@lemmy.world 4 points 6 months ago

It’s nice that they give the archers a chance to get a bullseye.

[–] Nougat@fedia.io 3 points 6 months ago

Did they make this out of womens’ fashion belts?