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→6. Mandatory Rulings for All Weapons
: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.
[[File:MaA Blade Profiles.JPG|thumb|center|200px300px|Fig.1 Blade Profiles]]
: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.
:5. Any angle made by the edges of a bladed weapon that is 90° or less should be rounded to no less than an 18mm (11/16”) diameter. (i.e. the diameter of a 1999 5 pence piece). Any angle made by the edges of a bladed weapon that is greater than 90° must be rounded over (see fig. 2). This applies to all bladed weapons including spears and flanged maces.
:6. Any protruding part of a weapon not covered under part 3) or 5) above must terminate in a rounded end of no less than 10mm for reenactment use.
[[File:MaA Accute and Obtuse angles.JPG|thumb|center|200px400px|Fig.2 Accute and Obtuse angles]]
:7. All spear shafts, axe and mace hafts etc. must be made from a white hardwood, preferably ash. Spear shafts, axe and mace hafts must be in a good overall condition and free from splinters and cracks. NOTE : Ramin is an acceptable alternative to ash but oak must be avoided as it is heavy and shatters easily.
:8. All spearheads must be securely attached to their shafts.