Armoured Combat:Melee weapon standards - Revision history

Angele at 00:35, 12 July 2025

2025-07-12T00:35:24Z

← Older revision		Revision as of 00:35, 12 July 2025
Line 1:		Line 1:
	<noinclude>{{ChapterInfo\|Fighters Handbook\|8\|Melee weapon standards}}</noinclude>		<noinclude>{{ChapterInfo\|Armoured Combat - Fighters Handbook\|8\|Melee weapon standards}}</noinclude>
	==General==		==General==
	{\| class="wikitable" style="float:right; margin-left: 10px;"		{\| class="wikitable" style="float:right; margin-left: 10px;"

Angele at 22:45, 11 July 2025

2025-07-11T22:45:57Z

Angele at 22:23, 11 July 2025

2025-07-11T22:23:21Z

← Older revision		Revision as of 22:23, 11 July 2025
Line 1:		Line 1:
	<noinclude>{{ChapterInfo\|Fighters Handbook\|8\|Melee weapon ~~qtandards~~}}</noinclude>		<noinclude>{{ChapterInfo\|Fighters Handbook\|8\|Melee weapon standards}}</noinclude>
	==General==		==General==
	{\| class="wikitable" style="float:right; margin-left: 10px;"		{\| class="wikitable" style="float:right; margin-left: 10px;"
Line 48:		Line 48:
	#It must not be possible to force any part of the weapon which may reasonably be expected to contact an opponent during combat more than 12.7mm (1/2 inch) into a legal face guard. This includes crossguards and tsuba. Rattan weapons may have a handle section which is less than 32mm (1 1/4 inches), so long as it meets this criterion.		#It must not be possible to force any part of the weapon which may reasonably be expected to contact an opponent during combat more than 12.7mm (1/2 inch) into a legal face guard. This includes crossguards and tsuba. Rattan weapons may have a handle section which is less than 32mm (1 1/4 inches), so long as it meets this criterion.

	==Rattan ~~Weapons~~==		==Rattan weapons==
	===General===		===General===
	#The hafts and blades of rattan weapons must be not less than 32mm (1 1/4 inches) in total diameter, including tape, along the entire length of the weapon.		#The hafts and blades of rattan weapons must be not less than 32mm (1 1/4 inches) in total diameter, including tape, along the entire length of the weapon.
Line 55:		Line 55:
	#All cutting edges and thrusting tips must be marked in a contrasting colour.		#All cutting edges and thrusting tips must be marked in a contrasting colour.

	===Single-handed ~~Weapons~~===		===Single-handed weapons===
	#Single-handed weapons must be not less than 32mm (1 1/4 inches) in total diameter (including tape) along its entire length excepting the handle and must be constructed of one of the following:		#Single-handed weapons must be not less than 32mm (1 1/4 inches) in total diameter (including tape) along its entire length excepting the handle and must be constructed of one of the following:
	##rattan		##rattan
Line 74:		Line 74:
	#Single handed weapons may be equipped with thrusting tips as defined in [[Armoured Combat:Melee_Weapon_Standards#Low-profile_Thrusting_Tips\|8.4.2.]]		#Single handed weapons may be equipped with thrusting tips as defined in [[Armoured Combat:Melee_Weapon_Standards#Low-profile_Thrusting_Tips\|8.4.2.]]

	===Two-handed ~~Weapons~~===		===Two-handed weapons===
	#Two-handed weapons are weapons that can be used with one or two hands.		#Two-handed weapons are weapons that can be used with one or two hands.
	#Two-handed weapons must not be excessively flexible or whippy.		#Two-handed weapons must not be excessively flexible or whippy.
Line 85:		Line 85:
	#Mechanical devices that are used to guide or propel spears (known as sliders) are prohibited.		#Mechanical devices that are used to guide or propel spears (known as sliders) are prohibited.

	==Fibreglass ~~Spears~~==		==Fibreglass spears==
	#Fibreglass spears must have high-profile thrusting tips, as defined in [[Armoured Combat:Melee_Weapon_Standards#High-profile_Thrusting_Tips\|8.4.3]]		#Fibreglass spears must have high-profile thrusting tips, as defined in [[Armoured Combat:Melee_Weapon_Standards#High-profile_Thrusting_Tips\|8.4.3]]
	#Fibreglass spears may not be equipped with cutting or smashing heads.		#Fibreglass spears may not be equipped with cutting or smashing heads.
Line 105:		Line 105:
	##*Epoxying one end of the fibreglass rod before insertion, and thoroughly taping the splice over with fibre tape.		##*Epoxying one end of the fibreglass rod before insertion, and thoroughly taping the splice over with fibre tape.

	==Thrusting ~~Tips~~==		==Thrusting tips==
	===General===		===General===
	{\| class="wikitable"		{\| class="wikitable"
	\|+Table 8.2 Thrusting ~~Tip Construction~~ summary		\|+Table 8.2 Thrusting tip construction summary
	! Type		! Type
	! Diameter		! Diameter
Line 137:		Line 137:
	#The progressive give of a thrusting tip must be across the entire face of the tip. Pressing with the thumb into the centre of the thrusting tip is not an adequate test.		#The progressive give of a thrusting tip must be across the entire face of the tip. Pressing with the thumb into the centre of the thrusting tip is not an adequate test.

	===Low-profile ~~Thrusting Tips~~===		===Low-profile thrusting tips===
	{\| class="wikitable" style="width:50%; float:right; margin-left: 10px;"		{\| class="wikitable" style="width:50%; float:right; margin-left: 10px;"
	\|+Figure 8.1 Low-profile thrusting tips		\|+Figure 8.1 Low-profile thrusting tips
Line 153:		Line 153:
	#Low-profile thrusting tips may not be mounted on weapons greater than 2.28 m (7 1/2 ft) in length.		#Low-profile thrusting tips may not be mounted on weapons greater than 2.28 m (7 1/2 ft) in length.

	===High-profile ~~Thrusting Tips~~===		===High-profile thrusting tips===
	[[File:High-profile-thrustingtip.svg \|frame\| Figure 8.2 High-profile thrusting tip]]		[[File:High-profile-thrustingtip.svg \|frame\| Figure 8.2 High-profile thrusting tip]]
	#High-profile thrusting tips may be mounted on any weapon permitted thrusting tips.		#High-profile thrusting tips may be mounted on any weapon permitted thrusting tips.

Angele at 22:22, 11 July 2025

2025-07-11T22:22:20Z

← Older revision		Revision as of 22:22, 11 July 2025
Line 1:		Line 1:
	<noinclude>{{ChapterInfo\|Fighters Handbook\|8\|Melee ~~Weapon Standards~~}}</noinclude>		<noinclude>{{ChapterInfo\|Fighters Handbook\|8\|Melee weapon qtandards}}</noinclude>
	==General==		==General==
	{\| class="wikitable" style="float:right; margin-left: 10px;"		{\| class="wikitable" style="float:right; margin-left: 10px;"
	\|+Table 8.1 Weapon ~~Construction~~ summary		\|+Table 8.1 Weapon construction summary
	! Weapon		! Weapon
	! Min. Dia.		! Min. Dia.

Angele: Angele moved page Armoured Combat:Melee Weapon Standards to Armoured Combat:Melee weapon standards without leaving a redirect: update url to match page name

2025-07-11T22:21:56Z

Angele moved page Armoured Combat:Melee Weapon Standards to Armoured Combat:Melee weapon standards without leaving a redirect: update url to match page name

← Older revision	Revision as of 22:21, 11 July 2025
(No difference)

Angele at 09:49, 11 July 2025

2025-07-11T09:49:48Z

← Older revision		Revision as of 09:49, 11 July 2025
Line 1:		Line 1:
	{{~~DISPLAYTITLE:~~Melee Weapon Standards}}		<noinclude>{{ChapterInfo\|Fighters Handbook\|8\|Melee Weapon Standards}}</noinclude>
	<~~div class='rulesNumbering' style="counter-reset: page 8"~~>

	==General==		==General==
	{\| class="wikitable" style="float:right; margin-left: 10px;"		{\| class="wikitable" style="float:right; margin-left: 10px;"
Line 162:		Line 160:
	#High-profile thrusting tips must have at least 50.8mm (2 inches) of resilient material in front of the weapon tip and must provide at least 20mm of progressively resistant "give" under pressure without allowing contact with the rigid tip of the weapon.		#High-profile thrusting tips must have at least 50.8mm (2 inches) of resilient material in front of the weapon tip and must provide at least 20mm of progressively resistant "give" under pressure without allowing contact with the rigid tip of the weapon.
	#2-inch Mandrake brand tips are not legal on weapons greater than 2.28 m (7 1/2 ft) in length.		#2-inch Mandrake brand tips are not legal on weapons greater than 2.28 m (7 1/2 ft) in length.

	~~</div>~~
	~~[[Category:Fighters Handbook \| H]]~~

Angele: Changes for v3.4

2024-07-25T07:29:36Z

Changes for v3.4

← Older revision		Revision as of 07:29, 25 July 2024
Line 119:		Line 119:
	\| Low-profile<br/>(1-hand)		\| Low-profile<br/>(1-hand)
	\| same as haft		\| same as haft
	\| ~~19.1mm~~		\| 12mm
	\| ~~9.5mm~~		\| Some
	\| Single-handed<br/>weapons		\| Single-handed<br/>weapons
	\|-		\|-
Line 143:		Line 143:
	\|+Figure 8.1 Low-profile thrusting tips		\|+Figure 8.1 Low-profile thrusting tips
	\|-		\|-
	\| style="width:25% "\|[[File:Single-hand-low-profile-~~thrustingtip~~.svg \| 300px\| center\| (a) Single-handed weapon low-profile thrusting tip construction]]		\| style="width:25% "\|[[File:Single-hand-low-profile-thrustingtip_12mm.svg \| 300px\| center\| (a) Single-handed weapon low-profile thrusting tip construction]]
	\| style="width:25%"\|[[File:Two-hand-low-profile-thrustingtip.svg \| 300px\| center\| (b) Two-handed weapon low profile thrusting tip construction]]		\| style="width:25%"\|[[File:Two-hand-low-profile-thrustingtip.svg \| 300px\| center\| (b) Two-handed weapon low profile thrusting tip construction]]
	\|-		\|-
Line 151:		Line 151:
	:		:
	#Low-profile thrusting tips must be at least the same diameter as the haft they are mounted on.		#Low-profile thrusting tips must be at least the same diameter as the haft they are mounted on.
	#Low-profile thrusting tips on single-handed weapons must be constructed of at least ~~19.1~~ mm (3/4 inch) of resilient material. They must provide ~~at least 9.53 mm (3/8 inch) of~~ progressive give across the face of the thrusting tip without allowing contact with the rigid tip of the weapon.		#Low-profile thrusting tips on single-handed weapons must be constructed of at least 12 mm (1/2 inch) of resilient material. They must provide progressive give across the face of the thrusting tip without allowing contact with the rigid tip of the weapon.
	#Low-profile thrusting tips on two handed weapons 2.28 m (7 1/2 feet) or less in length must be constructed of at least 38.1 mm (1 1/2 inches) of resilient material in front of the rigid tip of the weapon. They must provide at least 18 mm of progressive give across the face of the thrusting tip without allowing contact with the rigid tip of the weapon.		#Low-profile thrusting tips on two handed weapons 2.28 m (7 1/2 feet) or less in length must be constructed of at least 38.1 mm (1 1/2 inches) of resilient material in front of the rigid tip of the weapon. They must provide at least 18 mm of progressive give across the face of the thrusting tip without allowing contact with the rigid tip of the weapon.
	#Low-profile thrusting tips may not be mounted on weapons greater than 2.28 m (7 1/2 ft) in length.		#Low-profile thrusting tips may not be mounted on weapons greater than 2.28 m (7 1/2 ft) in length.
Line 158:		Line 158:
	[[File:High-profile-thrustingtip.svg \|frame\| Figure 8.2 High-profile thrusting tip]]		[[File:High-profile-thrustingtip.svg \|frame\| Figure 8.2 High-profile thrusting tip]]
	#High-profile thrusting tips may be mounted on any weapon permitted thrusting tips.		#High-profile thrusting tips may be mounted on any weapon permitted thrusting tips.
	#Where thrusting tips are used on weapons greater than 2.28 m (7 1/2 ft) in length they must be high-profile thrusting tips.		#Where thrusting tips are used on weapons greater than 2.28 m (7 1/2 ft) in length, they must be high-profile thrusting tips.
	#High-profile thrusting tips must be no less than 50.8mm (2 inches) in diameter or cross section.		#High-profile thrusting tips must be no less than 50.8mm (2 inches) in diameter or cross section.
	#High-profile thrusting tips must have at least 50.8mm (2 inches) of resilient material in front of the weapon tip and must provide at least 20mm of progressively resistant "give" under pressure without allowing contact with the rigid tip of the weapon.		#High-profile thrusting tips must have at least 50.8mm (2 inches) of resilient material in front of the weapon tip and must provide at least 20mm of progressively resistant "give" under pressure without allowing contact with the rigid tip of the weapon.
	#~~2” Mandrake™~~ tips are not legal on ~~fibreglass spears~~.		#2-inch Mandrake brand tips are not legal on weapons greater than 2.28 m (7 1/2 ft) in length.

	</div>		</div>
	[[Category:Fighters Handbook \| H]]		[[Category:Fighters Handbook \| H]]

Angele: /* Fibreglass Spears */

2024-07-25T07:28:30Z

Fibreglass Spears

← Older revision		Revision as of 07:28, 25 July 2024
Line 87:		Line 87:
	#Mechanical devices that are used to guide or propel spears (known as sliders) are prohibited.		#Mechanical devices that are used to guide or propel spears (known as sliders) are prohibited.

	==~~<span class="revision">~~Fibreglass Spears==		==Fibreglass Spears==
	#Fibreglass spears must have high-profile thrusting tips, as defined in [[Armoured Combat:Melee_Weapon_Standards#High-profile_Thrusting_Tips\|8.4.3]]		#Fibreglass spears must have high-profile thrusting tips, as defined in [[Armoured Combat:Melee_Weapon_Standards#High-profile_Thrusting_Tips\|8.4.3]]
	#Fibreglass spears may not be equipped with cutting or smashing heads.		#Fibreglass spears may not be equipped with cutting or smashing heads.

Angele: Changes for v3.4

2024-07-25T07:28:07Z

Changes for v3.4

Angele: Changes for v3.4

2024-07-25T07:26:41Z

Changes for v3.4

← Older revision		Revision as of 22:45, 11 July 2025
Line 72:		Line 72:
	#No single-handed weapon may exceed 2.27kg (5lb) in weight.		#No single-handed weapon may exceed 2.27kg (5lb) in weight.
	#Daggers are considered to be very short single-handed swords.		#Daggers are considered to be very short single-handed swords.
	#Single handed weapons may be equipped with thrusting tips as defined in [[Armoured Combat:~~Melee_Weapon_Standards~~#Low-profile_Thrusting_Tips\|8.4.2.]]		#Single handed weapons may be equipped with thrusting tips as defined in [[Armoured Combat:Melee_weapon_standards#Low-profile_Thrusting_Tips\|8.4.2.]]

	===Two-handed weapons===		===Two-handed weapons===
Line 80:		Line 80:
	#Built-up heads must allow at least 12.7mm (1/2 inch) of progressive give between the striking surface and the weapon haft. Semi-rigid ultra-lightweight shaped foam heads or laminated or split rattan construction techniques do not require 12.7mm (1/2 inch) of progressive give, so long as their construction imparts striking characteristics similar to an unpadded weapon constructed of a single piece of rattan.		#Built-up heads must allow at least 12.7mm (1/2 inch) of progressive give between the striking surface and the weapon haft. Semi-rigid ultra-lightweight shaped foam heads or laminated or split rattan construction techniques do not require 12.7mm (1/2 inch) of progressive give, so long as their construction imparts striking characteristics similar to an unpadded weapon constructed of a single piece of rattan.
	#Two-handed weapons may be equipped with thrusting tips at one or both ends.		#Two-handed weapons may be equipped with thrusting tips at one or both ends.
	##If the weapon is less than 2.29m (7 1/2 feet) in length, it may use two-handed low-profile thrusting tips, as defined in [[Armoured Combat:~~Melee_Weapon_Standards~~#Low-~~profile_Thrusting_Tips~~\|8.4.2]].		##If the weapon is less than 2.29m (7 1/2 feet) in length, it may use two-handed low-profile thrusting tips, as defined in [[Armoured Combat:Melee_weapon_standards#Low-profile_thrusting_tips\|8.4.2]].
	##Otherwise, they must use high-profile thrusting tips, as defined in [[Armoured Combat:~~Melee_Weapon_Standards~~#High-~~profile_Thrusting_Tips~~\|8.4.3]]		##Otherwise, they must use high-profile thrusting tips, as defined in [[Armoured Combat:Melee_weapon_standards#High-profile_thrusting_tips\|8.4.3]]
	#The total length of a two-handed weapon must not exceed 2.74m (9 feet). If it exceeds 2.28m (7 1/2 feet) it must not be used for cutting or smashing and must be used for thrusting only.		#The total length of a two-handed weapon must not exceed 2.74m (9 feet). If it exceeds 2.28m (7 1/2 feet) it must not be used for cutting or smashing and must be used for thrusting only.
	#Mechanical devices that are used to guide or propel spears (known as sliders) are prohibited.		#Mechanical devices that are used to guide or propel spears (known as sliders) are prohibited.

	==Fibreglass spears==		==Fibreglass spears==
	#Fibreglass spears must have high-profile thrusting tips, as defined in [[Armoured Combat:~~Melee_Weapon_Standards~~#High-~~profile_Thrusting_Tips~~\|8.4.3]]		#Fibreglass spears must have high-profile thrusting tips, as defined in [[Armoured Combat:Melee_weapon_standards#High-profile_thrusting_tips\|8.4.3]]
	#Fibreglass spears may not be equipped with cutting or smashing heads.		#Fibreglass spears may not be equipped with cutting or smashing heads.
	#Fibreglass spears may only have a single thrusting tip; they may not have butt spikes.		#Fibreglass spears may only have a single thrusting tip; they may not have butt spikes.

← Older revision		Revision as of 07:26, 25 July 2024
Line 68:		Line 68:
	#Single-handed swords must have a hand guard such as a basket hilt, quillions, or equivalent.		#Single-handed swords must have a hand guard such as a basket hilt, quillions, or equivalent.
	#If the weapon has a head:		#If the weapon has a head:
	##The head must be firmly and securely attached to the haft.		##The head must not be constructed soley of rigid materials and must be firmly and securely attached to the haft.
	##The head must allow at least 12.7mm (1/2 inch) of progressive give between the striking surface and weapon haft.		##The head must allow at least 12.7mm (1/2 inch) of progressive give between the striking surface and weapon haft.
	##Users should take extra care when constructing mass weapons to ensure that they are able to control the weapon and not inadvertently generate excessive force.		##Users should take extra care when constructing mass weapons to ensure that they are able to control the weapon and not inadvertently generate excessive force.
Line 79:		Line 79:
	#Two-handed weapons are weapons that can be used with one or two hands.		#Two-handed weapons are weapons that can be used with one or two hands.
	#Two-handed weapons must not be excessively flexible or whippy.		#Two-handed weapons must not be excessively flexible or whippy.
	#The head must not be constructed of ~~solely~~ rigid materials and must be securely attached to the haft.		#The head must not be constructed soley of rigid materials and must be securely attached to the haft.
	#Built-up heads must allow at least 12.7mm (1/2 inch) of progressive give between the striking surface and the weapon haft. Semi-rigid ultra-lightweight shaped foam heads or laminated or split rattan construction techniques do not require 12.7mm (1/2 inch) of progressive give, so long as their construction imparts striking characteristics similar to an unpadded weapon constructed of a single piece of rattan.		#Built-up heads must allow at least 12.7mm (1/2 inch) of progressive give between the striking surface and the weapon haft. Semi-rigid ultra-lightweight shaped foam heads or laminated or split rattan construction techniques do not require 12.7mm (1/2 inch) of progressive give, so long as their construction imparts striking characteristics similar to an unpadded weapon constructed of a single piece of rattan.
	#Two-handed weapons may be equipped with thrusting tips at one or both ends.		#Two-handed weapons may be equipped with thrusting tips at one or both ends.
	##If the weapon is less than 2.29m (7 1/2 feet) in length, it may use two-handed low-profile thrusting tips, as defined in [[Armoured Combat:Melee_Weapon_Standards#Low-profile_Thrusting_Tips\|8.4.2]].		##If the weapon is less than 2.29m (7 1/2 feet) in length, it may use two-handed low-profile thrusting tips, as defined in [[Armoured Combat:Melee_Weapon_Standards#Low-profile_Thrusting_Tips\|8.4.2]].
	##Otherwise, they must use high-profile thrusting tips, as defined in [[Armoured Combat:Melee_Weapon_Standards#High-profile_Thrusting_Tips\|8.4.3]]		##Otherwise, they must use high-profile thrusting tips, as defined in [[Armoured Combat:Melee_Weapon_Standards#High-profile_Thrusting_Tips\|8.4.3]]
	#The total length of a two-handed weapon must not exceed 3.~~65m~~ (12 feet). If it exceeds 2.28m (7 1/2 feet) it must not be used for cutting or smashing and must be used for thrusting only.		#The total length of a two-handed weapon must not exceed 2.74m (9 feet). If it exceeds 2.28m (7 1/2 feet) it must not be used for cutting or smashing and must be used for thrusting only.
	#Mechanical devices that are used to guide or propel spears (known as sliders) are prohibited.		#Mechanical devices that are used to guide or propel spears (known as sliders) are prohibited.