[Ansteorra] siloflex swords

SoldierGrrrl soldier.grrrl at gmail.com
Sat Feb 9 17:59:45 PST 2008


On Feb 9, 2008 7:49 PM, Stefan li Rous <StefanliRous at austin.rr.com> wrote:
> Helena Dalassene asked:
> <<< Might I beg Sir Simon to please contact me off list?  I am in
> need of
> your knowledge regarding a non-metal basket hilt.  I saw your sword(s)
> at BAM and have a quick question about them.  We spoke briefl before
> the fights on Saturday, and during, about the siloflex swords. >>>
>
>  From time to time I've seen mention of this material. I assume this
> is being used as a substitute as rattan gets more expensive or
> difficult to get. In the Florlegium I have a file on rattan with
> sources and how to work it. I'd like to hear some similar information
> about this siloflex.

I've not seen much about it online, but we're looking at comparing soon.  :-)

> If anyone has written an article on siloflex, or is willing to write
> one, I'd love to consider it for the Florilegium. Or if folks want to
> post messages here or by email that would work also. I think this
> info might be of interest to new fighters as well as more experienced
> ones across the Known World.

That would be fantastic!

Helena

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