Does pommel count as handle length?

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Does pommel count as handle length?

Postby Andrek » Tue Feb 24, 2015 1:48 pm

I wanted to make certain that my weapons conform to current rules,and am a little unclear on whether the pommel counts towards total handle length. I assume this is likely a Herald discretion issue, but would like your opinions still. I found this reply in another thread:
teh Guts wrote:there is no minimal handle length. There is only max handle. It is always 18" or 1/3 of total weapon length whichever of the two is greater, from pommel to tip. pommel does not count as part of handle length.

edit:two beat me too it. thats what i get for hitting the reply 45 min after i type a response


Thanks in advance for the suggestions :D I likely kissed where pommel are clearly defined as part of the handle or not in the BoW, but simply didn't see it.
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Re: Does pommel count as handle length?

Postby Sir Thurat » Tue Feb 24, 2015 1:59 pm

Pommels are not considered part of the handle. See 1.4.1.5., 1.1.3., and 1.1.4. in the BoW. I'd paste those on but I'm on mobile at the moment.
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Re: Does pommel count as handle length?

Postby Andrek » Tue Feb 24, 2015 3:04 pm

Thank you, I am on mobile as well & couldn't find them :D
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Re: Does pommel count as handle length?

Postby Tails » Tue Feb 24, 2015 11:27 pm

Thurat wrote:Pommels are not considered part of the handle. See 1.4.1.5., 1.1.3., and 1.1.4. in the BoW. I'd paste those on but I'm on mobile at the moment.

1.4.1.5. The minimum overall length of a Class 1 is 12 inches (30 cm) plus the length of the handle and pommel.
1.1.3. Handle – Non-padded portion of the Weapon designed as a handhold.
1.1.4. Pommel – Non-striking Surface that covers the end of the Handle.
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