So I've been super slow as a squire about making my own weapons, but the sword clinic finally inspired me to do it. I've finishing up a set of swords that all have sturdy cross guards. The crossguards are made of 1/8 inch thick by 1/2 inch wide galvanized steel strips. I bend two of them into "T" shapes then tape the "top" of the "T shapes" onto my rattan where the cross guard should go. I try to round off the end of the cross guard and pad the whole thing thoroughly. On top of all that I cover it with some auto or vinyl hose. These things should be pretty darn safe. I'll try to get some pictures up this weekend.
Now I won't have to constantly jack all the knight's weapons (particularly you Sir Jason...I appreciate all the times you let me use your stuff! You can borrow mine now if you want
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there's also a short sword that's basically done, but I'm not happy with it. I may have to kinda restart on it.
I'll get around to spears and such soon too.
