Entry-level rapier suggestions?

14thforsaken
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Entry-level rapier suggestions? Nov 1, 2010 3:32:04 GMT

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Post by 14thforsaken on Nov 1, 2010 3:32:04 GMT

Sean (Shadowhowler) wrote

johnapsega wrote
Im not a rennasance sword but in fact the only rennasance sword I have ever really liked the look of are the Rennasance side sword by hanwei and the strongblade musketeer. And I would be far more likely to buy the hanwei becasue it is a cutting and thrusting sword and not just one make for trusting. But thank you for your warning ill remember that later if I am ever considering them again.

I dig the look of the Hanwei Side sword, very attractive... and a couple people I know got one and really like it. Just beware of the hollow plastic grip and maybe take steps to fix it if your going to use the sword for any cutting/stabbing.

I have a later generation Hanwei side sword and the hilt is reinforced and not hollow. You should have problems with it getting crushed or anything unless you have a grip like a vise. If you do get one of the earlier ones, you can always fill the hilt with JB Weld.

All and all its a nice piece for its price and handles very well, very light and responsive.

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johnapsega Member Posts: 846	Entry-level rapier suggestions? Nov 3, 2010 16:44:21 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by johnapsega on Nov 3, 2010 16:44:21 GMT so the handle one the side sword is no longer hollow is it wood core
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14thforsaken Member Posts: 1,465	Entry-level rapier suggestions? Nov 4, 2010 5:46:24 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by 14thforsaken on Nov 4, 2010 5:46:24 GMT It's not wood cored. It is still a hollow tube, but it has reniforing walls or the like inside. It's tough to describe. I'll take mine apart later and try to see if I can gets some pics of it.
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Entry-level rapier suggestions? Nov 6, 2010 3:51:54 GMT

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Post by Bogus on Nov 6, 2010 3:51:54 GMT

That sounds sort of like how my Torino's handle works. It fits the tang pretty snugly, and there's like about 3 concave areas on the inside of the handle. I tried to do pictures too but wasn't able to.

They may be doing it for weight reasons because this handle's actually pretty heavy.

Sean (Shadowhowler) VIP Reviewer Retired Moderator No matter where you go, there you are. Posts: 8,828	Entry-level rapier suggestions? Nov 6, 2010 4:02:21 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by Sean (Shadowhowler) on Nov 6, 2010 4:02:21 GMT Yeh... the new plastic ones are better... but still not suitable for full use IMO.
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Entry-level rapier suggestions?

Post by 14thforsaken on Nov 1, 2010 3:32:04 GMT

Post by johnapsega on Nov 3, 2010 16:44:21 GMT

Post by 14thforsaken on Nov 4, 2010 5:46:24 GMT

Post by Bogus on Nov 6, 2010 3:51:54 GMT

Post by Sean (Shadowhowler) on Nov 6, 2010 4:02:21 GMT

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