Greatswords Thrusting Tips Suggestions

Primvs Pavlvs · Post by **Primvs Pavlvs** » Sun Dec 05, 2004 5:06 pm

Working on a greatsword this weekend and I need some help on how to construct the thrusting tip. Any suggestions?

Ron Broberg · Post by **Ron Broberg** » Sun Dec 05, 2004 5:13 pm

I use a raquet ball.

http://rhinohide.cx/tousando/img/polear ... ng-tip.jpg

D. Sebastian · Post by **D. Sebastian** » Sun Dec 05, 2004 5:32 pm

Neet-o!
I assume the raquet ball has the proper give?

Ron Broberg · Post by **Ron Broberg** » Sun Dec 05, 2004 5:36 pm

Yes. We have been using them for years in the Outlands. I believe I first learned the technique from Sir Haroun, long-time Marshal for the Barony of Dragonsspine.

You can make a more permanent sleeve for the ball by using two 1.5" straps of leather, crossing them in an X, and sewing the intersection together.

Hew · Post by **Hew** » Sun Dec 05, 2004 6:37 pm

Ron Broberg wrote:I use a raquet ball.

http://rhinohide.cx/tousando/img/polear ... ng-tip.jpg

Would it be a good idea to carve a bit of a concave socket in the tip of the rattan, just to help keep the ball centred?

Ron Broberg · Post by **Ron Broberg** » Sun Dec 05, 2004 6:53 pm

I doubt that carving the tip would help much once the ball is taped into place. If it is taped well, the shearing force of a two-handed strike using a 4+ foot pole is what eventually destroys the tip by tearing the leather. Most often, the tips will work loose from their tape just enough that the ball is no longer safely held against the tip - this is what Marshals and the owner of the weapon need to watch for. Complete failure is when the ball pops loose of its harness during combat.

I often glue a piece of foam on the tip of the rattan before setting the ball on it, just for a little extra saftey.

InsaneIrish · Post by **InsaneIrish** » Mon Dec 06, 2004 10:26 am

http://www.mandrakearmory.com/Merchant2 ... y_Code=TPS

check with your local marshallette to make sure it is legal.

Leopold Sankt Laurent · Mon Dec 06, 2004 11:07 am

The Mandrake tip, without question.

Vladimir · Post by **Vladimir** » Mon Dec 06, 2004 5:18 pm

cool, I want one!!

Wulfgar · Post by **Wulfgar** » Mon Dec 06, 2004 6:18 pm

Have you tried the rubber tow ball cover? or have you gone passed that now?

Wulfgar

Wil · Post by **Wil** » Tue Dec 07, 2004 12:11 am

D. Sebastian wrote:Neet-o!

I concur! How simple. The only flaw I could even guess at is that the rounded face might not 'stick' to some targets, like steel cuisses. Regardless, I'm going to try it

~Wil