Boe mail

I think you meant to type "boil mail"!

Boil mail is a type of medieval mail armor that was made by boiling animal hides, such as cow or pig skin, to create a tough and flexible material. The process involved treating the hides with lime and then boiling them in water to remove the fat and flesh. The resulting material was then shaped and molded to create the desired form, often with the addition of metal rivets or other reinforcements.

Boil mail was popular in Europe during the Middle Ages, particularly during the 12th to 14th centuries. It was valued for its flexibility, durability, and ability to provide good protection against slashing and piercing attacks. However, it was not as effective against blunt trauma or crushing blows, and it was often used in combination with other types of armor to provide better overall protection.

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