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Eric Bergeron Member Posts: 2,063	Darksword Armory rapier? Dec 9, 2010 21:30:47 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by Eric Bergeron on Dec 9, 2010 21:30:47 GMT Anyone own one of these? How good is it? Compared to Hanwei, windlass?

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Darksword Armory rapier? Dec 10, 2010 2:52:57 GMT

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Anyone own one of these? How good is it? Compared to Hanwei, windlass?

I do not... tho I was very curious about it when it came out.

I was told by Eyal of DSA that they will soon have 2-3 new Rapier styles... and I am looking forward to seeing these.

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Darksword Armory rapier? Dec 10, 2010 14:02:00 GMT

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I remember Eyal saying the grips being made out of a synthetic material , as he was adverse to using animal products on them besides leather. sbgswordforum.proboards.com/index.cgi?board=europeansword&action=display&thread=13535

Something to take into account if you are considering a purchase as some do not like the plastic grip on the Hanwei Sidesword and the likes.

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Darksword Armory rapier? Dec 10, 2010 20:01:13 GMT

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I remember Eyal saying the grips being made out of a synthetic material , as he was adverse to using animal products on them besides leather. sbgswordforum.proboards.com/index.cgi?board=europeansword&action=display&thread=13535

Something to take into account if you are considering a purchase as some do not like the plastic grip on the Hanwei Sidesword and the likes.

This is true.... the grip is made of some sort of resin.

Its worth mentioning, at least for me, that MY problem with the Hanwei Sidesword and most of their rapiers with the plastic grip is NOT that they are plastic... its that they are HOLLOW. The tang rests inside a hollow grip with means the grip is not offering full support to the tang... a dangerous set up begging to break and fail if you actually use the sword much. The DSA Rapier, as I understand, does not have a hollow grip... the resin is in complete contact with the tang so I have no issue with it.

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chuckinohio Senior Forumite Posts: 3,376	Darksword Armory rapier? Dec 11, 2010 9:48:44 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by chuckinohio on Dec 11, 2010 9:48:44 GMT Did not know that. Thanks for the info.

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Darksword Armory rapier? Dec 11, 2010 19:01:51 GMT

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I can't speak for the sidesword but the rapier handles seem to be improved from what you're describing--mine grips the tang on two sides and around the two ends, and the other two sides are partially supported by what looks to be some kind of thin crosspieces. I've tried taking pictures but so far none of them have turned out...isn't there a Hanwei rep lurking the forums? Maybe he could give a little show and tell.

That said, the two halves appear to be glued together so I don't know how well it will hold up over time. The handle is also pretty heavy, which may be why they don't do them entirely solid.

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Darksword Armory rapier? Dec 11, 2010 20:32:56 GMT

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Bogus wrote
I can't speak for the sidesword but the rapier handles seem to be improved from what you're describing--mine grips the tang on two sides and around the two ends, and the other two sides are partially supported by what looks to be some kind of thin crosspieces. I've tried taking pictures but so far none of them have turned out...isn't there a Hanwei rep lurking the forums? Maybe he could give a little show and tell.

That said, the two halves appear to be glued together so I don't know how well it will hold up over time. The handle is also pretty heavy, which may be why they don't do them entirely solid.

No... that sounds about right... that sounds like what the 3-4 hanwei rapier grips I had looked like. Its a hollow plastic grip the meets the tang at the pommel and guard ends and also with a bit in the middle... so thats three points of contact... but the rest of the grip is hollow. Seems like a REALLY bad idea to me.

Some people fill the grips with a rubber cement substance... but I think replacing it all together with a solid wood grip as Maz did is the best fix.

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Darksword Armory rapier?

Post by Eric Bergeron on Dec 9, 2010 21:30:47 GMT

Post by Sean (Shadowhowler) on Dec 10, 2010 2:52:57 GMT

Post by chuckinohio on Dec 10, 2010 14:02:00 GMT

Post by Sean (Shadowhowler) on Dec 10, 2010 20:01:13 GMT

Post by chuckinohio on Dec 11, 2010 9:48:44 GMT

Post by Bogus on Dec 11, 2010 19:01:51 GMT

Post by Sean (Shadowhowler) on Dec 11, 2010 20:32:56 GMT

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