4 into 1, yes. The bits in between are the layer behind it, and the aspect ratio is actually such that they two layers can interlock into each other like Velcro, which is certainly interesting. I haven't quite decided yet if it will actually graduate into being annoying. These are 12 gauge aluminum at a 3/8" inner diameter.

This is my third suit, or it will be after I'm sure several more weeks of careful jeweler's sawing and ring bending. I have a full set of steel chain with 12 gauge 1/2" links as I have sporadically vouchsafed before. And when I say "full" I mean full, because I also took it upon myself to make a coif as well as a deeply anachronistic pair of chain pantaloons with even less historically accurate Nylon suspenders for them. That's taking up an entire milk crate in the basement at the moment and desperately needs a polish before I show it off to anyone.

I also make a set of the same consisting of just a hauberk and a coif for my uncle, who is a retired history professor. He's super into medieval stuff, but somehow never got around to accumulating the collection of swords, armor, bows, etc. that I did. I'll never fathom how.

The current project was brought about by the desire to have something lighter, I suppose for lack of a better description, for exhibition purposes.

Edit: I tell a lie. It will be my forth set. That's because I completely blocked out the memory of my hexagonal pattern "Japanese" style mail vest I made years ago as well, possibly down to its wire cutter made links being specifically oriented to be extremely annoying catching on everything every time you put it on or take it off.

This is of course completely aside from the various bits of chain jewelry, cuffs, bracers, and gloves I've made over the years. Eventually I'll shine some of those up and I'll have to post pictures of them, I suppose.