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'''Rattan''' is similar to bamboo. It's lighter than [[wood]] and is longer lasting. There are several different methods for shaping rattan.
'''Rattan''' is similar to bamboo. It's lighter than [[wood]] and is longer lasting. Rattan deforms and turns to mush rather than splitting and shattering. There are several different methods for shaping rattan.


This is the material of choice for most [[SCA]] [[weapons]] (although some others are used).
This is the material of choice for most [[SCA]] [[weapons]] (although some others are used).

Revision as of 23:12, 8 July 2003

Rattan is similar to bamboo. It's lighter than wood and is longer lasting. Rattan deforms and turns to mush rather than splitting and shattering. There are several different methods for shaping rattan.

This is the material of choice for most SCA weapons (although some others are used).