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Rattan is the springy bamboo-like substance used for armored combat purposes in the [[SCA]]. It is used for [[sword]] blades, and for the hafts of mass weapons, [[polearm]]s and [[spear]]s. It does not crack and splinter when broken, but instead tends to "mush" into a soft mass at the broken tip. [http://www.midrealm.org/wiki/index.php/Main_Page]

Rattan can be used for cores in Belegarth weapons, but generally isn't. It must be wrapped in tape before use. [[Fiberglass]] and [[PVC]] are more common core materials than rattan.

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