Consisting of a single piece of hardwood, usually birch or oak that has been sanded down to remove imperfection and to make the surface smooth, the Quarterstaff is most frequently used by the common traveler and martial weapon wielders.
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but it’s way too fat to be a quarterstaff and wouldn’t make the right sound. How about cardboard tube with a thin layer of fiberglass? Thin, sturdy and light enough that you wouldn’t smack anyone too hard with it.
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ABOUT THE BRITISH QUARTERSTAFF ASSOCIATION ... The British tradition is to make your own staff. The ancient ballad of Robin Hood (15th century or earlier) describes how Robin cuts a staff in order to fight with Little John.
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The British Quarterstaff Association teaches men the art and technique of the quarterstaff, a weapon whose use predates written history. ... Today, the British Quarterstaff Association provides men with a form of training that is rooted in British traditions, through regular classes and events.
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Robin has his quarterstaff and Will a sword. Before they fight, Robin graciously allows Will to make a quarterstaff of his own, since they both understand that a man armed with a quarterstaff has an unfair advantage over a swordsman.
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Bamboo or rattan make for very light weapons. Hardwoods are the most common staff stuff and range in weight from fairly light to heavy. Gabrielle's staff was likely made of some hardwood, perhaps oak, ash, or yew or something more exotic brought in from Africa. ... [16] In Europe the English used the quarterstaff.
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Whether or not you know how to make a light weapon, if you are going to be fighting, you should be able to inspect light weapons to determine whether or not they are safe to fight with. It is your responsibility to regularly inspect weapons you use to ensure that you never injure another participant.
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A question we often get asked at workshops is the best way to make a staff. The best answer is not to cut a staff at this time of year! The trouble with cutting saplings when they're full of sap is ... And it does have to be a sapling. Heartwood is no good because it's too stiff. A quarterstaff needs some spring in it,
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