[Ansteorra] Rapier Question

[Dan Baker]

Excellent info thank you very much.  I came from a kingdom that requires
the washer so I wanted my make sure I was ok

-Capten Rhys

On Sun, Feb 5, 2012 at 1:44 PM, Mike Dudley <casualgeek at gmail.com> wrote:

> There is no requirement for a metal washer to be inserted in the tip.
>
>
> e. All blade ends must be capped with rubber, plastic, or leather.
>     i. Tips will have a blunt striking surface, presenting a
> cross-section of at least 3/8"
>        (9mm) diameter.
>     ii. Tips must be firmly taped or glued in place. The tip must be
> of a color contrasting
>         with the blade so that the tip's absence is readily apparent.
> If tape is used, it must
>         contrast both blade and tip.
>
> A metal washer was something recommend with tips that had a large
> opening as the tip of the blade had more play.  Darkwood tips work
> more on friction to keep them from moving back and forth.  Darkwood
> tips should fit snugly to the blade tip to keep them from moving.
> From their website.
> Quote:
> They do not have metal in the ends. Tips must fit very tightly to
> function properly. If the slides easily onto the blade end, then put a
> layer of tape or thin leather on the end of the blade until the tip is
> difficult to get on. This prevents the blade from piercing the end of
> the tip. Failure to ensure a tight fit will result in premature
> failure of the tip.
> End Quote.
>
> I hope this helps.
>
>
> - Lord Collwyn O'Snowdon
> - Stargate Rapier Marshal
>
>
>
>
> On Sun, Feb 5, 2012 at 12:08 PM, Dan Baker <lordrhys at gmail.com> wrote:
> > I have a question concerning tips for rapier in Ansteorra, I have
> acquired
> > a new blade and it came with darkwood armory tips.  Are those tips legal
> in
> > Ansteorra?  the opening is barely the size of the blade, I don't see how
> to
> > add a steel washer in there.
> >
> > -Capten Rhys
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