Weapon Sizes

Claude du Sinjin · Post by **Claude du Sinjin** » Tue Mar 15, 2005 11:46 pm

Is the listing in the latest rulebook still current as to maximum weapon sizes?

I ask because I'm looking into making a new sword for Claude, a German Zwiehander. These swords are typically 66+ inches from what I've found online so far. Just wanna make sure this will be allowed before I start dedicating too much time to it.

Post by **WayneO42** » Wed Mar 16, 2005 4:23 pm

The weapon sizes listed in the book are correct. Your sword will easily fit in the two hander catagory. If you go with 66+ inches I would suggest using a 1/2" ratan core. I have had luck finding them in the gardening section of both Lowes and Home Depot. They come in 72" lengths.

Claude du Sinjin · Post by **Claude du Sinjin** » Wed Mar 16, 2005 7:16 pm

Excellent! Now for the next question...

In case Rahl ever returns...

I was thinking about making him a swashbuckling/assassin. Along those lines, I was wondering how easily katars would be to make and if anyone had any suggestions. With what I've researched it looks as though the vast majority of them would fit into the "short sword" category and should work great for dual wielding.

So, what's the official word?

Wyrmwrath · Post by **Wyrmwrath** » Wed Mar 16, 2005 11:04 pm

If they allow them, ive made them before.

Onimaster · Post by **Onimaster** » Wed Mar 16, 2005 11:47 pm

Yeah, katar punching daggers would be easy...

Wyrmwrath · Post by **Wyrmwrath** » Thu Mar 17, 2005 12:52 am

yeah....no.

Are you thinking about the manner the core would have to be set up? Then add foam, sheet foam is the only safe choice. Now cover it without so much tape it becomes rigid. First set took me 2 weeks to do right. Cant just slap em together or they are just PVC knuckles looking for an injury to cause.

Onimaster · Post by **Onimaster** » Thu Mar 17, 2005 1:28 am

Ehh, not the way I am seeing it. I have a different construction method in mind. Probably would be no more dangerous than a regular sword...

Post by **WayneO42** » Thu Mar 17, 2005 9:15 am

Just as a heads up, any Katars made will be heavily scrutinized for safety. The punching style of fighting is incredibly dangerous in a LARP setting.

Claude du Sinjin · Post by **Claude du Sinjin** » Thu Mar 17, 2005 10:13 am

Thought about that, would definitely want to keep it to more of slashing style for safety purposes. As for thrusting though, just keep a lighter grip on the weapon. If ya thrust too hard ya knock it out of your own hand.

Trust me, I've done it before... it sucks. Disarming yourself is a hell of a way to learn to check your swings.

Wyrmwrath · Post by **Wyrmwrath** » Fri Mar 18, 2005 12:33 am

yup ... they are very hard to make LARP safe, hence the "if they are allowed" comment.