Armored Combat:Equipment standards - Handheld weapons - Revision history

AngeleDeSavigny: Approved by the Board of Directors 18 November 2025

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AngeleDeSavigny: Approved by Board of Directors - 23 June 2025

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Approved by Board of Directors - 23 June 2025

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	==Definitions==		==Definitions==
	;Handheld weapons: Handheld weapons are those that are used for striking your opponent while you are holding the weapon. They are used in tournament and melee combat.		;Handheld weapons: Handheld weapons are those that are used for striking your opponent while you are holding the weapon. They are used in tournament and melee combat.

AngeleDeSavigny: /* Two-handed weapons */

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Two-handed weapons

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	Weapons which can be used with one or two hands must have the following requirements:		Weapons which can be used with one or two hands must have the following requirements:
	# The weapon must be constructed of rattan of not less than 1 1/4 inches (31.8 mm) in diameter (including tape) along its entire length.		# The weapon must be constructed of rattan of not less than 1 1/4 inches (31.8 mm) in diameter (including tape) along its entire length.
	##Two-handed swords, great swords, and bastard swords are allowed to have a handle area with a diameter less than 1 1/4 inches (31.8 mm).		##Two-handed swords, great swords, and bastard swords are allowed to have a thinner handle area with a diameter less than 1 1/4 inches (31.8 mm).
	##Polearms are not allowed to have a thinner handle.		##Polearms are not allowed to have a thinner handle.
	##Polearms are allowed to contain blades constructed of split rattan, as long as the piece(s) are securely fastened to the haft.		##Polearms are allowed to contain blades constructed of split rattan, as long as the piece(s) are securely fastened to the haft.

AngeleDeSavigny at 21:58, 29 March 2025

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ArabellaDaSiena: /* Definitions */

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Definitions

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	;Head: The portion of the weapon used for striking that is substantially larger than the haft or shaft.		;Head: The portion of the weapon used for striking that is substantially larger than the haft or shaft.
	;Handle: The handle is defined as the gripping area of a single-handed weapon, two-handed sword, great sword, or bastard sword that is covered by a gauntleted hand(s) or basket hilt during normal combat.		;Handle: The handle is defined as the gripping area of a single-handed weapon, two-handed sword, great sword, or bastard sword that is covered by a gauntleted hand(s) or basket hilt during normal combat.
	;Haft: The haft is defined as the section of a weapon not used for striking and not covered as a handle defined above~~. Must be at least 1 1/4in (31.8 mm) in diameter. The haft of a spear or other two-handed weapons must meet the 1-1/4 inch minimum, even if used to grip the weapon during combat~~.		;Haft: The haft is defined as the section of a weapon not used for striking and not covered as a handle defined above.
	;Pick head: A pick head is defined as a narrow protrusion perpendicular to the haft.		;Pick head: A pick head is defined as a narrow protrusion perpendicular to the haft.
	;Cutting edge: As our weapons are made very blunt for safety, we mark a "cutting edge" to indicate proper orientation.		;Cutting edge: As our weapons are made very blunt for safety, we mark a "cutting edge" to indicate proper orientation.

ArabellaDaSiena: /* Definitions */

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Definitions

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	;Head: The portion of the weapon used for striking that is substantially larger than the haft or shaft.		;Head: The portion of the weapon used for striking that is substantially larger than the haft or shaft.
	;Handle: The handle is defined as the gripping area of a single-handed weapon, two-handed sword, great sword, or bastard sword that is covered by a gauntleted hand(s) or basket hilt during normal combat.		;Handle: The handle is defined as the gripping area of a single-handed weapon, two-handed sword, great sword, or bastard sword that is covered by a gauntleted hand(s) or basket hilt during normal combat.
	;Haft: The haft is defined as the section of a weapon not used for striking and not covered as a handle defined above. The haft of a spear or other two-handed weapons must meet the 1-1/4 inch minimum, even if used to grip the weapon during combat.		;Haft: The haft is defined as the section of a weapon not used for striking and not covered as a handle defined above. Must be at least 1 1/4in (31.8 mm) in diameter. The haft of a spear or other two-handed weapons must meet the 1-1/4 inch minimum, even if used to grip the weapon during combat.
	;Pick head: A pick head is defined as a narrow protrusion perpendicular to the haft.		;Pick head: A pick head is defined as a narrow protrusion perpendicular to the haft.
	;Cutting edge: As our weapons are made very blunt for safety, we mark a "cutting edge" to indicate proper orientation.		;Cutting edge: As our weapons are made very blunt for safety, we mark a "cutting edge" to indicate proper orientation.

ArabellaDaSiena: /* Definitions */

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Definitions

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	==Definitions==		==Definitions==
	;Handheld weapons: Handheld weapons are those that are used for striking your opponent while you are holding the weapon. They are used in tournament and melee combat.		;Handheld weapons: Handheld weapons are those that are used for striking your opponent while you are holding the weapon. They are used in tournament and melee combat.
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	;Head: The portion of the weapon used for striking that is substantially larger than the haft or shaft.		;Head: The portion of the weapon used for striking that is substantially larger than the haft or shaft.
	;Handle: The handle is defined as the gripping area of a single-handed weapon, two-handed sword, great sword, or bastard sword that is covered by a gauntleted hand(s) or basket hilt during normal combat.		;Handle: The handle is defined as the gripping area of a single-handed weapon, two-handed sword, great sword, or bastard sword that is covered by a gauntleted hand(s) or basket hilt during normal combat.
	;Haft: The haft is defined as the section of a weapon ~~or spear~~ not used for striking and not covered as a handle defined above.		;Haft: The haft is defined as the section of a weapon not used for striking and not covered as a handle defined above. The haft of a spear or other two-handed weapons must meet the 1-1/4 inch minimum, even if used to grip the weapon during combat.
	;Pick head: A pick head is defined as a narrow protrusion perpendicular to the haft.		;Pick head: A pick head is defined as a narrow protrusion perpendicular to the haft.
	;Cutting edge: As our weapons are made very blunt for safety, we mark a "cutting edge" to indicate proper orientation.		;Cutting edge: As our weapons are made very blunt for safety, we mark a "cutting edge" to indicate proper orientation.

Admin: /* Two-handed weapons */

2025-03-27T21:01:22Z

Two-handed weapons

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	##they must be at least the same diameter as the shaft of the weapon they are mounted		##they must be at least the same diameter as the shaft of the weapon they are mounted
	##they must have 1 1/2 inches (38.1 mm) of resilient material in front of the rigid tip of the weapon, thereby providing progressively resistant give. (Note: Pressing with the thumb into the center of the thrusting tip is not an adequate test. The give must be across the entire face of the tip.)		##they must have 1 1/2 inches (38.1 mm) of resilient material in front of the rigid tip of the weapon, thereby providing progressively resistant give. (Note: Pressing with the thumb into the center of the thrusting tip is not an adequate test. The give must be across the entire face of the tip.)
	#2-inch Mandrake brand thrusting tips are not legal on weapons longer than 7 1/2 feet (2.~~286m~~).		#2-inch Mandrake brand thrusting tips are not legal on weapons longer than 7 1/2 feet (2.286 m).
	# Weapons exceeding 7 1/2 feet (2.286 m) must not be used for cutting or smashing and can only be used for thrusting (see Spears).		# Weapons exceeding 7 1/2 feet (2.286 m) must not be used for cutting or smashing and can only be used for thrusting (see Spears).

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	# Guards, pommels, hooks, etc., must be firmly and securely affixed to the weapon haft.		# Guards, pommels, hooks, etc., must be firmly and securely affixed to the weapon haft.
	# No part of a weapon that is likely to contact an opponent during combat is allowed to be able to penetrate more than 1/2 inch (12.7 mm) in to a legal face guard.		# No part of a weapon that is likely to contact an opponent during combat is allowed to be able to penetrate more than 1/2 inch (12.7 mm) in to a legal face guard.
	~~##Handles can be less than 1 1/4in (31.8 mm).~~
	##Combat archery shafts are allowed to be thinner as long as the head and tail meet this criterion.		##Combat archery shafts are allowed to be thinner as long as the head and tail meet this criterion.
	# Rattan must not be treated in any way that will substantially reduce its flexibility (e.g., treated with wax, resin, fiberglass, rawhide, etc.).		# Rattan must not be treated in any way that will substantially reduce its flexibility (e.g., treated with wax, resin, fiberglass, rawhide, etc.).
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	# The weapon must be constructed of rattan of not less than 1 1/4 inches (31.8 mm) in diameter (including tape) along its entire length.		# The weapon must be constructed of rattan of not less than 1 1/4 inches (31.8 mm) in diameter (including tape) along its entire length.
	##Two-handed swords, great swords, and bastard swords are allowed to have a handle area with a diameter less than 1 1/4 inches (31.8 mm).		##Two-handed swords, great swords, and bastard swords are allowed to have a handle area with a diameter less than 1 1/4 inches (31.8 mm).
			##Polearms are not allowed to have a thinner handle.
	##Polearms are allowed to contain blades constructed of split rattan, as long as the piece(s) are securely fastened to the haft.		##Polearms are allowed to contain blades constructed of split rattan, as long as the piece(s) are securely fastened to the haft.
	# The weapon must not be excessively flexible.		# The weapon must not be excessively flexible.
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	# Total spear length must not exceed 9 feet (2.74 m).		# Total spear length must not exceed 9 feet (2.74 m).
	# Rattan spears must be constructed of rattan with a diameter of no less than 1 1/4 inches (31.8mm).		# Rattan spears must be constructed of rattan with a diameter of no less than 1 1/4 inches (31.8mm).
			##Spears are not allowed to have a thinner handle.
	# Fiberglass spears must be constructed of pultruded fiberglass shafts with an outside diameter of no less than 1 1/4 inches (31.8 mm) and no greater than 1 5/16 inches (33.38 mm).		# Fiberglass spears must be constructed of pultruded fiberglass shafts with an outside diameter of no less than 1 1/4 inches (31.8 mm) and no greater than 1 5/16 inches (33.38 mm).
	##Minimum manufacturer-specified wall thickness must be 1/8 inch (3.2 mm) and the minimum measurable wall thickness must be 3/32 inch (2.38 mm).		##Minimum manufacturer-specified wall thickness must be 1/8 inch (3.2 mm) and the minimum measurable wall thickness must be 3/32 inch (2.38 mm).