Modern Armies should be issued chainmail vests.

[dangerdog]

I cannot understand why soldiers are put in harms way - they aren't being issued the appropriate regalia. Chainmail ought to stop even .50 rounds. No bullet could get through.

Additionally, I'd recommend chainmail sleeping bags. Every soldier should be able to sleep in peace.

[weylandyutani]

I've actually been meaning to buy a mail shirt and coif for some time now. I've never seen any tank-top style like Bennett's, (granted it was a string vest.) but if I find one I don't think I'll be able to resist.

[killulast]

Kevlar actually cannot stop a knife so bennett might have been onto something.