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==Authenticity== | ==Authenticity== | ||
| + | [[File:Regia Seax AO.jpg|left|thumb|300px|Seax Dimensions]] | ||
| + | '''New Ruling from 1st Jan 2016'''<br> | ||
| + | *For events after 900AD blunt combat hadseax (Scramasax) blade lengths must now be between 18cm and 25cm (7-10”). This replaces the original ruling as stated in the Master-at-Arms Regulations version 3.0 (2005) stating 7-14”.<br> | ||
| + | *The evidence from Regia’s core period is that sharp blade lengths vary from between 7-11”. Blunting the point for combat reduces the length by 1”. | ||
| + | *Longer blades of up to 14” (sharp) or 13” (blunt) of the appropriate blade form are allowed for events before 900AD.<br> | ||
| + | *Seaxs from the Viking Age never have metal fittings unlike those from the earlier pagan Anglo-Saxon period. <br> | ||
| + | *Seax handles must not be riveted on.<br> | ||
| + | ==Military Training== | ||
| + | Training Stamps - All new members are classed as trainees and must use shield and a two-handed spear and use a hadseax | ||
| + | separately.<br> | ||
| + | Using in 'Armoured Man Melees' - Hadseaxs can only be used as a last resort/finishing off weapon. | ||
==Master at Arms== | ==Master at Arms== | ||
Revision as of 22:59, 20 June 2017
Officer's Rulings
Authenticity
New Ruling from 1st Jan 2016
- For events after 900AD blunt combat hadseax (Scramasax) blade lengths must now be between 18cm and 25cm (7-10”). This replaces the original ruling as stated in the Master-at-Arms Regulations version 3.0 (2005) stating 7-14”.
- The evidence from Regia’s core period is that sharp blade lengths vary from between 7-11”. Blunting the point for combat reduces the length by 1”.
- Longer blades of up to 14” (sharp) or 13” (blunt) of the appropriate blade form are allowed for events before 900AD.
- Seaxs from the Viking Age never have metal fittings unlike those from the earlier pagan Anglo-Saxon period.
- Seax handles must not be riveted on.
Military Training
Training Stamps - All new members are classed as trainees and must use shield and a two-handed spear and use a hadseax
separately.
Using in 'Armoured Man Melees' - Hadseaxs can only be used as a last resort/finishing off weapon.
Master at Arms
Hadseax 650 - 899 AD
Blade Length: 18 - 33cm (7" - 13")
Maximum weight: 1.36Kg (3lb)
Hadseax 900 - 1079 AD
Blade Length: 18 - 25cm (7" - 10")
Maximum weight: 1.36Kg (3lb)
Notes
- The blade and tang must be made from steel. They must be rust and burr free and must be of good overall construction and condition.
- The blade edge must be no less than 2mm 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. The edges of a weapon must include its cutting surface and any back edges also.
- Seaxes with a blade exceeding 200mm (8”) in length must be made entirely of spring steel.
- The seax tip should be rounded to no less than an 18mm (11/16”) diameter. (i.e. the diameter of a 1999 5 pence piece). Any angle on the back of the seax that is must be rounded over.
- The blade should not be parallel-edged (back edge to cutting edge).
- The blade should not be parallel-sided.
- The blade may have a narrow fuller in one or both sides.
- Seaxes may have small ferrules on the hand-grip but must not have a properly developed crossguard or a pommel.
