Welcome to the Amtgard Armory. There are a near limitless variety of ways to make Amtgard weapons, though some have proven to be far superior to others. Here I have a compilation of articles and videos on weapon making from many people. Soon I will be putting up some articles on how I make flat blades.

Swords

Here Sir Grendel (IM) does a in depth video demonstration on foam sword construction.

Here Clyde (RW) does a quick video of how to make a foam sword.

Here is a pdf on how to make a flat blade sword by Vaargard (BL)*

Here is a pdf on how to make a round blade sword by Vaargard (BL)*

Here is a pdf on how to make a hand guard for your sword by Vaargard (BL)*

* The resources created by Vaargard are older documents. Always check your construction methods against the latest version of the Amtgard Rules of Play to ensure that you will create an Amtgard legal weapon.


Shields

Here Forest (EH) does a quick video explination of shield construction.

Here is a pdf on how to make a sled style shield by Vaargard (BL)

Flails

HereFlail
is a pdf on how to make a flail by Vaargard (BL)*

How To's by Vaargard

Arrows
Polearm