I have been doing some research on Scale Mail as well and would like to see what pops up here.
The two main ways of making it that I have considered: 1) Leather scales sewn onto leather body, 2) Metal scales riveted onto leather.
I also like Lamellar armor and have looked at this SCA armor a bit, but ultimately I don't think it would have the right look for KR. (
www.plasticlamellar.com/
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