Weapon Requirements

	Greater Flexibility Requirement ~ for ~ Light Rapier and Rapier Combat	Lesser Flexibility Requirement ~ for ~ Cut & Thrust Combat
Dagger	0.5” (12 mm)	0.5” (12 mm)
Single Sword	1” (25 mm)	0.5” (12 mm)
Two-Handed Sword	1” (25 mm)	0.5” (12 mm)

Table 3. Flexibility Requirements for Metal Bladed Weapons, when a 6 oz (170 g) weight is
placed on the tip, and the blade is held horizontally.

This page is to provide a summary for quick reference. Please see the Fencing Handbook for official rules. Materials are tested at the Marshal’s discretion.