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Cian: /* The Role of Blades in the SCA */

2008-10-21T01:52:13Z

The Role of Blades in the SCA

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	== The Role of Blades in the SCA ==		== The Role of Blades in the SCA ==

	In one of her essays in [[~~Tournanents~~ Illuminated]] while serving as [[Steward of the Society]], [[Mistress]] [[Hillary of Serendip]] described non-combat sport blades carried by SCA participants as "steel jewellery". This is an insightful observation; the swords, daggers and so forth worn with our [[garb]], even if they are of functional quality, will never be used for their original purpose. They are, in their game-play or social function, just as ornamental as a bracelet or coronet, and their integral splendour through craftsmanship and adornment can and will vary just as much as the quality of necklaces or buckles vary.		In one of her essays in [[Tournaments Illuminated]] while serving as [[Steward of the Society]], [[Mistress]] [[Hillary of Serendip]] described non-combat sport blades carried by SCA participants as "steel jewellery". This is an insightful observation; the swords, daggers and so forth worn with our [[garb]], even if they are of functional quality, will never be used for their original purpose. They are, in their game-play or social function, just as ornamental as a bracelet or coronet, and their integral splendour through craftsmanship and adornment can and will vary just as much as the quality of necklaces or buckles vary.

	Other blades worn with garb may be equally ornamental but may serve far more useful purposes than "steel jewellery"; examples include the whittling or eating knife and the camp axe.		Other blades worn with garb may be equally ornamental but may serve far more useful purposes than "steel jewellery"; examples include the whittling or eating knife and the camp axe.

Cian: /* The Role of Blades in the SCA */

2008-10-21T01:51:49Z

The Role of Blades in the SCA

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	== The Role of Blades in the SCA ==		== The Role of Blades in the SCA ==

	In one of her essays in [[~~Tourmanents~~ Illuminated]] while serving as [[Steward of the Society]], [[Mistress]] [[Hillary of Serendip]] described non-combat sport blades carried by SCA participants as "steel jewellery". This is an insightful observation; the swords, daggers and so forth worn with our [[garb]], even if they are of functional quality, will never be used for their original purpose. They are, in their game-play or social function, just as ornamental as a bracelet or coronet, and their integral splendour through craftsmanship and adornment can and will vary just as much as the quality of necklaces or buckles vary.		In one of her essays in [[Tournanents Illuminated]] while serving as [[Steward of the Society]], [[Mistress]] [[Hillary of Serendip]] described non-combat sport blades carried by SCA participants as "steel jewellery". This is an insightful observation; the swords, daggers and so forth worn with our [[garb]], even if they are of functional quality, will never be used for their original purpose. They are, in their game-play or social function, just as ornamental as a bracelet or coronet, and their integral splendour through craftsmanship and adornment can and will vary just as much as the quality of necklaces or buckles vary.

	Other blades worn with garb may be equally ornamental but may serve far more useful purposes than "steel jewellery"; examples include the whittling or eating knife and the camp axe.		Other blades worn with garb may be equally ornamental but may serve far more useful purposes than "steel jewellery"; examples include the whittling or eating knife and the camp axe.

Eachuinn: Added reference to Hillary of Serendip essay.

2008-10-17T03:58:19Z

Added reference to Hillary of Serendip essay.

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	Unfortunately the cost of a weapon does not necessarily indicate its quality. It is a good idea to speak to someone who has purchased a blade from a particular company before purchasing one.		Unfortunately the cost of a weapon does not necessarily indicate its quality. It is a good idea to speak to someone who has purchased a blade from a particular company before purchasing one.

			== The Role of Blades in the SCA ==

			In one of her essays in [[Tourmanents Illuminated]] while serving as [[Steward of the Society]], [[Mistress]] [[Hillary of Serendip]] described non-combat sport blades carried by SCA participants as "steel jewellery". This is an insightful observation; the swords, daggers and so forth worn with our [[garb]], even if they are of functional quality, will never be used for their original purpose. They are, in their game-play or social function, just as ornamental as a bracelet or coronet, and their integral splendour through craftsmanship and adornment can and will vary just as much as the quality of necklaces or buckles vary.

			Other blades worn with garb may be equally ornamental but may serve far more useful purposes than "steel jewellery"; examples include the whittling or eating knife and the camp axe.

	[[category:weapon parts]]		[[category:weapon parts]]

Cian: Reverted edits by User 144 (Talk); changed back to last version by Paul Matisz

2008-07-17T23:20:39Z

Reverted edits by User 144 (Talk); changed back to last version by Paul Matisz

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	=== Live Steel ===		=== Live Steel ===
	Live steel (any real edged weapon) is strictly forbidden on the [[field]] by the [[rules of the list]].		Live steel (any real edged weapon) is strictly forbidden on the [[field]] by the [[rules of the list]].
	If you are going to be using a [[knife]] or similar tool in a way that could hurt anyone you should make sure that no one is nearby and warn anyone who is (this seems obvious but accidents do happen). Some people in the SCA like to say "[[clear]]!" when they ~~unsheath~~ blades near others.		If you are going to be using a [[knife]] or similar tool in a way that could hurt anyone you should make sure that no one is nearby and warn anyone who is (this seems obvious but accidents do happen). Some people in the SCA like to say "[[clear]]!" when they unsheathe blades near others.

	=== Heavy fighting ===		=== Heavy fighting ===

User 144: /* Live Steel */

2008-07-17T20:59:21Z

Live Steel

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	=== Live Steel ===		=== Live Steel ===
	Live steel (any real edged weapon) is strictly forbidden on the [[field]] by the [[rules of the list]].		Live steel (any real edged weapon) is strictly forbidden on the [[field]] by the [[rules of the list]].
	If you are going to be using a [[knife]] or similar tool in a way that could hurt anyone you should make sure that no one is nearby and warn anyone who is (this seems obvious but accidents do happen). Some people in the SCA like to say "[[clear]]!" when they ~~unsheathe~~ blades near others.		If you are going to be using a [[knife]] or similar tool in a way that could hurt anyone you should make sure that no one is nearby and warn anyone who is (this seems obvious but accidents do happen). Some people in the SCA like to say "[[clear]]!" when they unsheath blades near others.

	=== Heavy fighting ===		=== Heavy fighting ===

Paul Matisz: /* Live Steel */

2008-07-11T23:16:07Z

Live Steel

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	=== Live Steel ===		=== Live Steel ===
	Live steel (any real edged weapon) is strictly forbidden on the [[field]] by the [[rules of the list]].		Live steel (any real edged weapon) is strictly forbidden on the [[field]] by the [[rules of the list]].
	If you are going to be using a [[knife]] or similar tool in a way that could hurt anyone you should make sure that no one is nearby and warn anyone who is (this seems obvious but accidents do happen). Some people in the SCA like to say "[[clear!]]" when they unsheathe blades near others.		If you are going to be using a [[knife]] or similar tool in a way that could hurt anyone you should make sure that no one is nearby and warn anyone who is (this seems obvious but accidents do happen). Some people in the SCA like to say "[[clear]]!" when they unsheathe blades near others.

	=== Heavy fighting ===		=== Heavy fighting ===

User 144 at 06:13, 23 February 2007

2007-02-23T06:13:59Z

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	Regular combat blades (called 'live steel' by [[US]] [[metal weapons groups\|re-enactment groups]]) are basically blunt [[steel]] blades. In the [[UK]] the standard is to have a 2mm edge, Australia has 1.6mm edge and the majority in the US use 1.6mm. As the edge of the blade is thicker than a historical weapon they tend to be slightly heavier than their historical counterparts. Modern reenactment blade makers are quite good at balancing their weapons for use, but the quality varies.		Regular combat blades (called 'live steel' by [[US]] [[metal weapons groups\|re-enactment groups]]) are basically blunt [[steel]] blades. In the [[UK]] the standard is to have a 2mm edge, Australia has 1.6mm edge and the majority in the US use 1.6mm. As the edge of the blade is thicker than a historical weapon they tend to be slightly heavier than their historical counterparts. Modern reenactment blade makers are quite good at balancing their weapons for use, but the quality varies.

	'''Semi-sharps''' are blades that have edges much thinner than regular combat blades and tend to be used in training for [[~~western~~ swordsmanship]].		'''Semi-sharps''' are blades that have edges much thinner than regular combat blades and tend to be used in training for [[historical swordsmanship]].

	'''Sharps''' are relatively rare and are primarily used for [[living history]] displays or test cutting.		'''Sharps''' are relatively rare and are primarily used for [[living history]] displays or test cutting.

AlexandreDavigne: /* Fencing */

2006-10-25T13:10:12Z

Fencing

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	=== Fencing ===		=== Fencing ===
	The only group of fighters currently permitted to use a metal blade are [[fencing]] combatants. ~~Only~~ ~~blades~~ ~~approved~~ by ~~the fencing~~ [[~~marshal~~]] ~~are~~ ~~allowed.~~ ~~They~~ ~~must~~ ~~have~~ ~~the~~ ~~prescribed amount~~ of ~~flex, must be unsharpened and must have the tip cut off and replaced by a rubber blunt that is securely held in~~ ~~place~~.		The only group of fighters currently permitted to use a metal blade are [[fencing]] combatants. See the article on [[fencing]] for a more thorough discussion of types of weapons used.

	== Re-Enactment Blades ==		== Re-Enactment Blades ==

AlexandreDavigne: /* Heavy fighting */

2006-10-25T13:08:54Z

Heavy fighting

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	=== Heavy fighting ===		=== Heavy fighting ===
	For [[heavy fighter]]s in the [[SCA]] the "blades" on [[weapons]] used in [[combat]] are in fact strips of ~~electrical~~ tape along the side of the rattan to indicate the cutting edge. The weapon is "blunt" to limit serious damage being inflicted onto [[fighter]]s (although being hit hard enough with what is essentially a club can hurt anyway).		For [[heavy fighter]]s in the [[SCA]] the "blades" on [[weapons]] used in [[combat]] are in fact strips of tape in a contrasting color along the side of the rattan to indicate the cutting edge. The weapon is "blunt" to limit serious damage being inflicted onto [[fighter]]s (although being hit hard enough with what is essentially a club can hurt anyway).

	=== Fencing ===		=== Fencing ===

Paul Matisz at 03:37, 4 May 2006

2006-05-04T03:37:28Z

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	== 'Blades' in the SCA ==		== 'Blades' in the SCA ==
	=== Live Steel ===		=== Live Steel ===
	Live steel (any real edged weapon) is strictly forbidden on the [[field]] ~~in the~~ the [[rules of the list]].		Live steel (any real edged weapon) is strictly forbidden on the [[field]] by the [[rules of the list]].
	If you are going to be using a [[knife]] or similar tool in a way that could hurt anyone you should make sure that no one is nearby and warn anyone who is (this seems obvious but accidents do happen). Some people in the SCA like to say "clear" when they ~~unsheath~~ blades near others.		If you are going to be using a [[knife]] or similar tool in a way that could hurt anyone you should make sure that no one is nearby and warn anyone who is (this seems obvious but accidents do happen). Some people in the SCA like to say "[[clear!]]" when they unsheathe blades near others.

	=== Heavy fighting ===		=== Heavy fighting ===
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	== Re-Enactment Blades ==		== Re-Enactment Blades ==
	Regular combat blades (called 'live steel' by [[US]] [[metal weapons groups\|re-enactment groups]]) are basically blunt [[steel]] blades. In the [[UK]] the standard is to have a 2mm edge, Australia has 1.6mm edge and the majority in the US ~~uses (I believe)~~ 1.6mm. As the edge of the blade is thicker than a historical weapon they tend to be slightly heavier than their historical counterparts. Modern reenactment blade makers are quite good at balancing their weapons for use, but the quality varies.		Regular combat blades (called 'live steel' by [[US]] [[metal weapons groups\|re-enactment groups]]) are basically blunt [[steel]] blades. In the [[UK]] the standard is to have a 2mm edge, Australia has 1.6mm edge and the majority in the US use 1.6mm. As the edge of the blade is thicker than a historical weapon they tend to be slightly heavier than their historical counterparts. Modern reenactment blade makers are quite good at balancing their weapons for use, but the quality varies.

	'''Semi-sharps''' are blades that have edges much thinner than regular combat blades and tend to be used in ~~trainbing~~ for [[western swordsmanship]].		'''Semi-sharps''' are blades that have edges much thinner than regular combat blades and tend to be used in training for [[western swordsmanship]].

	'''Sharps''' are relatively rare and are primarily used for [[living history]] displays or test cutting.		'''Sharps''' are relatively rare and are primarily used for [[living history]] displays or test cutting.