ATTN: Richter

[the last yatto]

their newer swords seem to have more foam then the ninja blade attempt they had

[Cramulus]

do the new swords have a core? if so, how far along the blade do they run?

[Cainad (dec.)]

do the new swords have a core? if so, how far along the blade do they run?

The large one does. As I said, the core runs nearly the entire length of the blade, save for the last inch or so.

[Richter]

Sounds iffy, but Cram could call better on overall foam weapon guidelines.  I'd fill it under "Inspect your weapon props before each use."

LARP, and SCA, (rapier or heavy), I've seen peices fly off mid - fight.  Constantly checking, feeling, groping, etc., your weapon to make sure it's in one peice is a good idea. 

[LMNO]

Constantly checking, feeling, groping, etc., your weapon to make sure it's in one peice is a good idea. 

[Doktor Howl]

Constantly checking, feeling, groping, etc., your weapon to make sure it's in one peice is a good idea. 

This.

I'm doing that right now, as a matter of fact.

[Richter]

I'm imagining filthy assistant or the engineer walking in on verious versions of you "Inspecting your weapon" 

All have hilarious results in which no one believes them.

[the last yatto]

on a related note...

http://www.comedycentral.com/tosh.0/2010/06/03/web-redemption-lightning-bolt-larper/