In a recent thread here (http://www.alliancelarp.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=5&t=3940&st=0&sk=t&sd=a&start=25) discussing weapon construction there has been confusion on if a blunt weapon can be built as in the diagram below.
is this legit or does it violate the rules pertaining to blunt striking surfaces? If it does violate the rule what would be the most acceptable way to achieve something similar to this?

is this legit or does it violate the rules pertaining to blunt striking surfaces? If it does violate the rule what would be the most acceptable way to achieve something similar to this?