Re: Great sword question

[Wayne Precht <wayne_precht@yahoo.com>]

Poster: Wayne Precht <wayne_precht@yahoo.com>

> Poster: Brian Pardue <keethe@yahoo.com>
> 
> I noticed in the Rules concerning great sword fighting, that one is
> not supposed to grab the blade...does this apply to ricassos, are they
> legal? and do they count against the 18" handle length?

Ricassos are legal.  Grasping the ricasso is legal.  Yes, they count
against the 18" max length for the grip.
 
> BTW, does anyone know the address for the armored fighting mailing
> list?, I can't seem to find it...

There isn't one.  More info on rules and such can be found on the Earl
Marshal's website:

http://shipwrecked.umuc.edu/Marshal/Pages.nsf

Duke Galmr
Earl Marshal of Atlantia
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