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* How to create heaving fighting gear
* How to create heaving fighting gear
* Advice on SCA camping
* Advice on SCA camping
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* History and culture of the Society
* How to run events and assist
* Articles on dance, cooking, music, etc.
* Heraldry and picking a name
* Suggested reading
* …and much more.
 


The Known World Handbook is available directly from the [https://sca.app.neoncrm.com/np/clients/sca/giftstore.jsp SCA gift store] or at larger events on [[Merchants' Row]].
The Known World Handbook is available directly from the [https://sca.app.neoncrm.com/np/clients/sca/giftstore.jsp SCA gift store] or at larger events on [[Merchants' Row]].
The Internet Archive [https://archive.org/details/knownworldhandbo0000vari/mode/2up contains a copy] of an older (1985) edition of the Known World Handbook. Be aware that the information therein is likely very out of date.


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Latest revision as of 21:09, 19 December 2025

aka "KWH"

A highly recommended resource for newcomers to the SCA, full of useful tips and information. The KWH is written for the SCA worldwide.

-- Mistress Arlys o Gordon

The Known World Handbook contains chapters on many subjects, and includes:

  • How to make basic garb
  • How to create heaving fighting gear
  • Advice on SCA camping
  • History and culture of the Society
  • How to run events and assist
  • Articles on dance, cooking, music, etc.
  • Heraldry and picking a name
  • Suggested reading
  • …and much more.


The Known World Handbook is available directly from the SCA gift store or at larger events on Merchants' Row.

The Internet Archive contains a copy of an older (1985) edition of the Known World Handbook. Be aware that the information therein is likely very out of date.