New MKA Blades - Applying for SCA Experimental Status

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MKA Wide Tip Longsword

Requesting experimental status for Cut and Thrust and Heavy Rapier

Comparison of specifications:

Specs MKA WTLS MKA Rapier Blade [SCA legal]

Fitted out as comparable longsword
Passes Rapier
Flex Test?		 Yes Yes
Length 39" 39"
Ricasso Width 1.5" 1"
Tip Width 1/4" 1/2"
Tang Width 5/8" 1/2"
Tang Length 6" 6"
Bare Blade
Weight		 1 lb 10 oz 1 lb
Complete Weapon
Weight *1 		3 lb 6 oz 2 lb 6 oz
Complete Weapon
Length *2 		52" 50"

  • Notes:
    1. Weight as fitted out to Marco's tastes, YMMV
    2. Length as fitted out to Marco's tastes, YMMV
For Comparison, top to bottom"
  1. MKA39W - SCA legal for rapier and C/T - Marco's default weapon
  2. MKA39WTLS - Applying for experimental status, C/T + Rapier - Marco's WMA longsword
  3. MKA30LS++ - SCA legal rapier+C/T blade on a longsword rig
  4. Generic Oval Schlagger -


 
 
 

MKA Universal Polearm Platform

Requesting experimental status for Cut and Thrust ONLY

Comparison of specifications:

Specs MKA WTLS MKA Dagger Blade [SCA legal]
Passes Dagger
Flex Test?		 Yes Yes
Overall Length
Not counting tang		 30" 18"
Flexible Blade Length 18" 18"
Ricasso Width 1" 1"
Ricasso Length 12" 0"
Tip Width 1/4" 1/4"
Tang Width 1" 1/2"
Tang Length Socket/Strap 3"
Bare Blade
Weight

What am I seeing?

Top to bottom:

  1. MKA LS1 - 39" R series blade
  2. MKA LS1 - 39" WTLS "Wide Tip Long Sword" series blade - currently applying for SCA experimental status
  3. MKA UPP customized in the style of an Italian Bill
  4. MKA UPP blade - bare

 


 
 
 
 

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