8 X 10 – Lightweight Steel – Level III+/RF2

8×10 Level III+/RF2 Lightweight Steel Plate Armor  (Made in the USA)

We are Compliant with all NIJ standards so don’t pay more for lesser quality products.

Scythe Armament’s Lightweight steel core body armor delivers reliable rifle-rated
threat protection at an exceptional value. Crafted from premium proprietary American
steel and proudly manufactured in North Carolina, USA, this armor ensures superior
defense for law enforcement, military professionals, and security specialists.
Engineered with a special threat rating, our plates provide enhanced protection
against various rifle threats, offering confidence and security in high-risk environments.

• A stand-alone armor plate with multiple hit capability – passed NIJ.0.06 6 shot stand-alone tests against:
  5.56 M855 (Greentip) at 2800fps
  5.56 M193 55 Grain FMJ at 2900fps
  7.62×51/.308 @ 2780 ft/s @ 15 METERS
  In house testing defeated 30-06 165 grain copper tip trophy
• 0.197 inches thick nominal
• 20% lighter than the AR500
• Listed on the Department of Justice NIJ certification website.
• Level 3+ plates are manufactured from a proprietary steel reaching Brinell Hardness ratings in 600 – 630 BHN
• Simply Stronger, Thinner and lighter than the competition

Our new proprietary steel core is far stronger than the AR500 – AR650 steel core. This core is hardened all the way through unlike the AR500 – AR650 which is only surfaced hardened.
At only 0.197 inches thick nominal makes it 20% lighter than the AR500 and superior in strength.

** This model complies with NIJ Standard-0101.06 for Ballistic resistance of Body Armor.**

We utilize a CNC laser cutting table for the cutting of all our Steel core products. If the seller of armor plate does not mention how its cut, then you can guarantee its not by laser There is no equal method

Plasma cutting cuts slowly, this puts a lot of heat into the steel. ( Submerged plasma cutting machine is no better) This excess heat can result in excessive chipping and damage near the cut edge during use and easily shattering when shot. Plasma cutting generates large amounts of heat that is deposited into the target, softening it’s edges. The heat-affected zone (HAZ) generated by plasma cutting is the largest out of the most commonly used methods for cutting abrasion resistant steel. Most AR500 is cut with plasma cutters as they are cheap and relatively small compared to other methods.

ADD: 10 mm Trauma Pad (1)

• Custom made, computer cut on triple axis CNC router machine to perfectly match our armor plate
• Will absorb the impression of any projectile impact onto the armor plate protecting your ribs from the compression

Spall Coated Weight:
6×6: 2.3 pounds
6×8: 3.2 pounds
8×10: 4.9 pounds
10×12: 7.25 pounds
11×14: 9.6 pounds
*Modi-Swimmer Cut will be slightly lighter

Base Coated Weight:
6×6: 2.2 pounds
6×8: 2.8 pounds
8×10: 4.4 pounds
10×12: 6.6 pounds
11×14: 8.4 pounds
*Modi-Swimmer Cut will be slightly lighter