adrian-empire marshal-2002 User Manual
Marshals' Manual
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June 2002
B.
WEAPONS
The marshallate shall inspect all weapons before allowing them to be used in combat. Weapons standards are
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perform a weapons inspection.
If the dimensions of any part of the weapon look questionable, check it with the appropriate gauge. See
1.
HAND-HELD WEAPONS
a.
Shinai
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Does the tip come off easily?
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Does the shinai have all four (4) slats?
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Is the edge marked?
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If shinai has been modified, is the shinai still safe?
b.
Shinai Pole-Weapons
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Does the shinai portion meet all the requirements above?
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Does the shinai fit snugly into the pole? (Hold it upside-down by the haft and shake it.)
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Are there any bends in the haft? (A slight flex is acceptable.)
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Is the overall length within one-half inch (1/2") of maximum allowed?
c.
Renaissance Weapons
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Are there any cracks or defects in the guard or blade?
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Will the tip come off? (Have the combatant hold the sword while you pull on the tip.)
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Has the red tape covering the tip worn off?
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the Adrian Combat Manual.)
Any blade that maintains a sharp bend after being flexed must be permanently removed
from the field. A slight curve over the length of the blade is acceptable.
Any blade that maintains a sharp bend after being flexed must be permanently removed
from the field. A slight curve over the length of the blade is acceptable.
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For Cut & Thrust rapiers, does the combatant have a swept hilt or rigid hand-protection?
d.
Defensive items for Renaissance Combat (e.g. mug, parrying dagger, cloak, etc.)
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Are they any sharp points? (Parry-only daggers must have rounded tips.)
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Can the weapon be broken into sharp points?
e.
Weapons intended for Armored Combat
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Does the sword have the proper width, helm penetration, and weight? (If the weapon
seems heavy, weigh it to ensure that it does not exceed the allowed maximum.)
seems heavy, weigh it to ensure that it does not exceed the allowed maximum.)
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Does the sword have cracks or defects that might result is breakage during combat?
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Does the blade have burrs that could cause injury or damage to an opponent's gear?
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Are the pommels are firmly secured?
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Are the heads are firmly secured to the haft?
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For pole-weapons, does the overall length exceed the allowed maximum?
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Is there an excessive amount of splintering on the haft that would significantly weaken the
haft?
haft?