This is a summary of the Belegarth rules for equipment. Please reference the full "Book of War" when making your own weapons.

Weapons with hafts #

A hafted weapon is where the striking surface doesn't extend all the way to the handle.

  • Incidental padding must extend at least 6 inches (15.24 cm) from the striking surface, or to the handle, whichever is shorter
  • Courtesy padding must extend from the bottom of the incidental padding to the handle.

Blue #

  • If under 24" in length has no weight minimum.
  • If greater than or equal to 24" in length, must weigh a minimum of 12 oz.
  • With the exception of double-ended weapons, must be shorter than 48".
  • The maximum handle length is 12" or 1/3 of the overall length, whichever is greater. This cannot exceed 1/2 of the overall length.
  • The minimum overall length is 12" of contiguous striking, incidental, and courtesy padding plus the length of the hilt.
  • May also be Green

Red #

  • The minimum length is 48".
  • The minimum weight is 24 oz.
  • The maximum handle length is 18" or 1/3 of the overall length, whichever is greater. This cannot exceed 1/2 of the overall length.
  • May also be Green