Changes

:1. All weapon blades, tangs and sockets [[must]] be made from steel, iron or in the case of some maces, bronze. They [[must]] be rust and burr free and [[must]] be of good overall construction and condition.

:2. All weapons edges [[must]] be no less than 2mm (1/16”) and no more than 5mm (1/5”) in thickness. In cross section, the edge may be rounded or round shouldered but [[must]] not be square edged (fig. 1). The edges of a weapon [[must]] include its cutting surface and any back edges also. This rule also applies to quillions, guards and pommels.

:3. All spearheads [[must]] end in a 10mm (7/16”) diameter rounded swelling. This [[may]] be forged into the blade or welded to the point. Other methods of termination [[may]] be considered and will be judged on an individual basis. NOTE : “Spoon-ended” spears [[must]] not be used.

:4. Any weapon with a bladed part exceeding 200mm (8”) in length [[must]] be made entirely of spring steel. (See Appendix: Notes on Spring Steel.) NOTE : The bladed part of a spear does not include the socket as the bladed part of a sword does not include the tang.