Lorica hamata- jointless welded rings

[Dan Howard]

Roman mail seems to have mainly been made using solid rings punched from plate, not welded, but the easiest way to forge-weld a ring is to simply hold it in the heat and press it closed with tongs - the pressure is more than enough to apply the weld. Trying to do it on an anvil is difficult because the anvil sucks out the heat too quickly.