ANST - Re: Silo-flex stuff...

[Kief av Kiersted]

Heilsa 'wolf and all other Silo-flex users...!

You query:

>so taping over the plas' is not required ???  

Nope...tape not required. The silo-flex is "proof" against rattan 
failure.

NOTE THIS:  If your rattan suffers a major failure internally using a 
silo-flex sword... STOP USING THE SWORD! If you continue using the 
weapon it _will fail_ in a catastrophic manner. ie. "Blow Up" "Shred, 
splinter, and go to Powder"

>
>how are tips (thrusting and not) usually constructed ???

The tip (point) of a non-thrusting weapon should be rounded slightly. 
the rattan needs to be recessed into the Silo-flex about 1/4 inch and 
the Silo-flex "curved" inward over the rattan. As well, use of a clamp 
or screw to fasten the S-F near the hilt or crossguard is recommended.

Thrusting tips are fabricated in the usual way and held on with 
"FIBER-REINFORCED TAPE" ie. Strapping Tape....

Remember to mark your thrusting tips, butt spikes, and striking edges 
with a tape of contrasting color BEFORE GULF WAR...! 

>'wolf


Waes Thu Hael kinfolk...!
Kief - EM Ansteorra
"Better the Hammer than the nail..."


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