Checking Weapon Flex

Checking Weapon Flex

From the Book of War

1.3.5. The maximum allowed flex of any Weapon except Javelins is 45°. See Appendix A, 1.4.7.6.
1.4.7.6. Must flex less than 90°. This is an exception to Appendix A, 1.3.5.

To check weapon flex for type 1 and 2 weapons:

The Leg Meathod I

This works best on swords. Drop down to one knee. Now place your other leg's knee joint at 45° foot extended with your thigh perpendicular to the ground. Strike your thigh so the middle to bottom 1/4 of the weapon strikes over your knee. if the weapon flexes 45° or more it will strike your shin.

The Leg Meathod II

Very similar to the first meathod only requires an observer. Drop down to one knee. Place the other knee joint at 90° have an observer watch from the side (90°) to see if the sword flexes while you strike your thigh so the middle to bottom 1/4 of the weapon strikes over your knee.

Shield Meathod

With an observer watching from the side strike a shield with the amount of force usualy put into a shot to cause damage. Strike from the top (oblique over head strike) so that the observer can clearly see the flex of the weapon.

Table Meathod

Similar to the Shield meathod on done over the edge of a table top. Since picnic tables are often available at a Weapons Check. This one has been done many times before. the best place is to sit at the picnic table with your knee's on the seat. Lean accross the table and trike the weapon about 1/4 to half way up from the bottom of the blade. Have an observer watch to see if the weapon flexes too much.

Free Hand Meathod

The free hand meathod is often the first and only flex test given to a weapon. Usualy only done to larger weapons like axes or [hammer]]s but sometimes Red swords or glaves recieve this test. Hold the weapon like it is designed to be held. Pull back and strike over the head and stop when the core reaches about 45°. Have an observer watch from the side (90°) to see if the weapon exceeds the flex limit.

The Hip meathod

The hip meathod is where you take the pommel of a long weapon, usualy not a sword and longer than 4 feet long, you place the pommel in the socket of your hip and leg and turn your body 90° from an observer and you shake the weapons with as much force as possible from strait up. The object is for the observer to look and see if the weapon flexes more than 45° or 90° if it is a Javelin.

Note: Flails, being hinged weapons, follow special rules regarding flex, as they are designed to whip intentionally. See Flails for more information.