Weapon chains and the SCA

[Steve S.]

I don't think there are any rule problems with using an actual metal chain, as per period, for a lanyard to your helm, your sword, or your dagger.

Much as I hate to suggest it, you could also use plastic chain.

Steve

[boomer]

I dont see any place in the society marshal's handbook where it says lanyards are required. i looked in the weapons section and see nothing stating they are required. anyone know where it said they are required?

[Sasha_Khan]

I dont see any place in the society marshal's handbook where it says lanyards are required. i looked in the weapons section and see nothing stating they are required. anyone know where it said they are required?

Found here:
http://www.sca.org/officers/marshal/doc ... ndbook.pdf

VII. WEAPONS STANDARDS
A. General
1. NO METAL OR UNAPPROVED RIGID PLASTIC MAY BE USED IN THE STRIKING SURFACE OR SURFACES OF ANY WEAPON.
2. Primary weapons used single-handed shall have a wrist strap (or equivalent restraint) which will keep the weapon from leaving the immediate area of the user. Restraints are not required on hafted weapons used single-handed, or on single-handed back-up weapons

I did use this on my secondary, but I used it quite often as a great weapons fighter, and since our tourney fields were often small, it seemed prudent. I also think that the wording has changed a bit since I was an active fighter, since this is a bit more specific than I remember.

[boomer]

yeah i read right over it