I am very suprised by these answers.
Just because i was curious i checked out the weapon. It came in many sizes (up to at least 41", as small as 10") Their appears to be some form of handle inside judging by the large armor ball at the base of the blade. I cant tell if its a T handle or a straight one. Anyone ever see/handle a real one?
On the original weapons the armored part extended about half way up the forearm. Instead of outright outlawing the weapon, work something out.
We can build full basket hilts on our swords and thats not anviling if that gets hit right? Its not like its gonna be more dangerous. At least he wont need hockey golves to protect his hands, alot of those go past the wrist, are they considered armor? Hell this would look alot cooler than hockey gloves.
Here is what i propose--->
1> Instruct owner that foam extentions offer him no in game protection (no armor) but at least his hands wont be hurt. This would also mean that any strike above the wrist that hits foam is still a good hit and that the arm is gone.
1a. To avoid it being too short and thus punchy, make mimimum blade length 24" and allow a green.
If said owner is found to be a cheat, the head herald should have the right to tell the owner that he may no longer fight with his fancy swords.
Discuss
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