SCA members?

[Thomas Mac Finn]

To my eyes and I have been in the SCA for over 30 years

Me too!

- it doesn't look to be the required 1-1/4 inches wide at the striking edge.

The rules don't say that it has to be 1 1/4" wide at the striking edge. 1 1/4" batons are not that wide at the striking edge.

Here are the relevant rules:

A. General
1. NO METAL OR UNAPPROVED RIGID PLASTIC MAY BE USED IN THE STRIKING SURFACE OR SURFACES OF ANY WEAPON.
2. Primary weapons used single-handed shall have a wrist strap (or equivalent restraint) which will keep the weapon from leaving the immediate area of the user. Restraints are not required on hafted weapons used single-handed, or on single-handed back-up weapons.
3. Flails are expressly prohibited.
4. Mechanical devices known as "sliders," which are used to guide or propel spears, are prohibited.
5. All weapons shall have all cutting edges and thrusting tips marked in a contrasting color.
6. The striking surfaces of all weapons, including the tip, shall be wrapped in a manner that allows no rattan splinters to protrude.
7. All thrusting tips and striking heads must be securely attached to the weapon.
8. The edges and tips of all striking surfaces shall be rounded.
9. No part of a weapon shall have sharp edges or protrusions with cross-section of less than 1 1/4 inch (31.8mm) in diameter. Guards, pommels, hooks, etc., shall be firmly and securely affixed to the weapon haft.



10. It shall not be possible to force any part of a weapon which may reasonably be expected to contact an opponent during combat more than 1/2 inch (12.7 mm) into a legal face guard. Rattan weapons may have a handle section which is less than 1 1/4 inch (31.8 mm), so long as it meets this criterion. Combat archery shafts may be thinner as long as the head and tail meet the criteria.

[I added a 1" wide x 1/2" deep slot to the side of my SCA marshal gauge just to test that.]



11. Rattan shall not be treated in any way that will substantially reduce its flexibility (e.g., treated with wax, resin, fiberglass, etc.).
12. No weapon shall exceed 6 lbs (2.73 kg).
13. No missile weapons intended to simulate firearms, slings, slingstaffs, nor Atlatl's can be used on the field of Armored Combat.

Emphasis added

Count Johnathan, who is not a fan of shaped swords (thus the "perfect" bit at the bottom) made this illustration during a discussion on the Armor Archive that included the SCA Society Earl Marshal:



My stuff comes closest to the 2nd "ok" in the picture.