One Sturdy Rubber Thrusting Tip- Your choice of Low Profile or Two Handed Sword
This is a goodly Rubber Thrusting Tip designed specifically for SCA and WMA heavy combat. Made of a sturdy vulcanized rubber it is tough and presents a neat finished appearance to your sword with a single piece stout injection molded construction. These have been designed to be deliver a telling blow while at the same time have an inner crush space supported by high quality EVA foam that moderates the severity of the blow for the safety of the recipient. These designs are widely accepted through the Known Worlde and most Kingdoms so can help a weapon pass inspection more quickly. Please check with your marshal to confirm compliance with your area.
There are two varieties:
The Low Profile/Single hand sword tip measures 2 1/2" long x 1 1/2" wide (outside diameter) across the thrusting surface. Included 2 foam discs for rules compliance (see *1 below for citation). This is intended to fit a stick of rattan of about 1 1/4" in diameter or perhaps just a bit larger (since it is made of rubber). Don't be crazy and shove a too huge stick in! At only 1 1/4 ounces, this is a superior solution for installing onto your single sword.
The Two Handed Sword Tip measures 3 3/4" long x 2" wide (outside diameter) across the thrusting surface. Included 6 foam discs for rules compliance (see *2 below for citation). This is intended to fit a stick of rattan of about 1 1/2" in diameter or perhaps just a bit larger. And yes, this is not something you will shove a too huge stick into! At just under 4 ounces, this is a robust and well designed tool for delivering a positive yet safe thrust kill with your great sword.
In appearance, they are a mostly smooth black surface. They're specifically designed and manufactured for SCA combat, with a large dollar investment and many hours invested in design, mold costs, and prototype runs. If you haven't seen one, you haven't seen anything like it.
Rules Citation:
*1 Low Profile Thrusting Tips are the same diameter as the sword they are mounted on. They must be constructed of at least 1 1/4 inches (33mm)of closed-cell foam (although at least 1 1/2 inches (38mm) is recommended). The thrusting tip will be securely attached with at least 1/2 inch (12.5mm) of progressive give across the face of the thrusting tip without allowing contact with the rigid tip of the weapon....This type of trusting tip may be only used for single-handed weapons and it must be marked with contrasting tape." -Marshals Standards as they are published on SCA.org
Our low profile thrusting tips have been approved for use at the Society level and for use within the following kingdoms: Atenveldt, Caid, Meridies, Calontir, Outlands, East, Northshield .
*2 "...They shall be no less then 2" (51 mm) in diameter or cross section and shall provide progressively resistant "give" under pressure without allowing contact with the rigid tip of the weapon. It shall not be possible to force the guard more then 1/2" (12.5 mm)into a legal face guard." -Marshals Standards as they are published on SCA.org
Assembly Instructions: 
- Insert some discs of foam into the inside of your new Thrusting Tip.
- Cut your rattan stave to a 90 degree angle and round the edge according to SCA rules.
- Place the tip onto the rattan and test for give.
- Evaluate the 'give' of the tip. Add or remove foam to dial in the tips firmness.
- Affix the tip onto the rattan with one layer of glass filament tape running parallel to the length of the rattan. Note: There are lines on the outside of the tip. Tape to the Fourth line for our recommended construction. Be sure that the tape passes the edge of the tip and down the rattan several inches.
- Apply a second,layer of glass filament tape in a spiral over the first layer.
- Cover the filament tape with your choice of duct tape.
- Over time, the foam may deteriorate and need to be replaced.