Novice II

The standard color is steel.

Statistics

-length: 36" or 90 cm
-blade length: 27" or 67 cm
-hilt size: 7" wide x [1.25" tapering to .75"]
-handle style: firm
-handle size: 5.5" long x [1.25" tapering to 1"] x 1" thick
-handle composition: Calimacil foam covered in flexible plastic for strength
-pommel: 2.5" wide x 2.5" tall x 1.25" thick
-weight: 11 oz
-hilt composition: Calimacil foam covered in flexible plastic for strength
-foam weight: Calimacil proprietary composition, lightweight, sturdy, distributes force
-foam thickness depth to core on striking surface: +5/8"
-foam thickness depth to core on all non-striking surfaces: +3/8"
-foam thickness from core to end/tip: +1 ½"
-standard core composition: fiberglass rod
-core composition: fiberglass rod
-weapon tips: semi-beveled
-striking surface: semi beveled
-core capped with a fiber matrix to prevent tearing or splitting of the foam