Lamellar Plate Armor
Calontir Trim has available lamellar plates suitable for lacing into
klibania, the armor of the Byzantine Empire and those within its cultural sphere.
It is the armor that kept the Arabs out of Europe for the better part of a thousand
years, so it should be good enough for you. The plates are commercially produced,
and deburred and polished by tumbling. They are ready to assemble out of the
box, but some might prefer to further deburr the lacing holes. I suggest using
#550 cord for lacing. Further lacing instructions can be found here.
The plates are available in 18 gauge stainless steel, 20 gauge stainless
steel and approximately 22 gauge brass. Details of each type are listed
in the following chart:
| Plate Type |
Cost per Plate |
Thickness |
Weight of 200 Plates |
Cost per Plate (Fluted) |
| Brass 22 Gauge |
$1.30 |
0.038 in. |
13 lbs 8.4 oz |
$1.45 |
| Stainless 20 Gauge |
$0.75 |
0.030 in. |
8 lbs 10 oz |
$0.90 |
| Stainless 18 Gauge |
$0.90 |
0.035 in. |
11 lbs 14.2 oz |
$1.05 |
What are the fluted plates?
I have access to a six-ton hydraulic press with which I can press a standardized
flute onto each plate. These flutes will greatly stiffen the individual plates,
keeping them from being dented, save with a truly overzealous shot. Fluting
adds 15 cents per plate to the cost of the armor. See image below.
How many plates do I need?
I am a man 6 foot tall, with a 36 inch waist, 44 inch chest, and ample
"shield muscle" about the belly. I used approximately 220 plates in my
klibanion, which ends at the hips. It is sleeveless and does not use plates
on the shoulders. Each of these options will increase the number you need.
Shipping
Shipping and handling will cost $9.00 for up to 70 pounds. In addition, insurance
must be purchased with all orders.
| Fee |
Insurance Coverage |
$1.65 |
$0.01 to $50 |
$2.05 |
$50.01 to $100 |
$2.45 |
$100.01 to $200 |
$4.60 |
$200.01 to $300 |
$5.50 |
$300.01 to $400 |
$6.40 |
$400.01 to $500 |
$7.30 |
$500.01 to $600 |
| $7:30 plus $0.90 per $100, or fraction thereof, over $600
to $5,000. |
Stock on Hand
I try to keep enough in stock to meet demand, but if I am out, I generally wait
several months before reordering, so that I can travel to the source and save
you about 30% due to the expense of shipping. Currently my stock is sufficient
to last about a year at the current level of demand.
Ordering
Armor orders must be kept seperate from trim orders. If you wish to place an
order, please use the order form or contact
me, Steve Boyd at andrixos@calontirtrim.com, in email.
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