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Post by Sean (Shadowhowler) on May 30, 2011 17:42:12 GMT
Yeh... after conversion its a bit more then 600 bucks for the A&A German Rapier... which will save you a couple hundred... and its a nice rapier brother, trust me. I might sell you mine so I can get my fav... the Writhen, if you are ever so inclined. But after the Writhen the German is a close second for my love.
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Post by Pogo4321 on May 30, 2011 21:04:46 GMT
I emailed Godwin a while back asking about the blades and got the following response: Pretty good quality high carbon steel blades..Threaded tang..But certainly would not recommend them for actual use..They are all nicely made, and balanced but again probably not a battle worthy replica(although I know some that do use them  )
I bought his monster head hanger and like it quite a bit but I don't think I'll be sharpening it up to try any cutting--there is something a bit suspicious about the pommel nut. I will likely buy another sword or two from him as he has replicas that I can't find elsewhere. |
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Post by Anders on May 31, 2011 0:57:53 GMT
This one is hard to top, I think.That said, my all time favourite rapier was this custom replica of a sword used in the Highlander TV series, I think. It was gorgeous but, unfortunately, I don't think I have the picture anymore and I have never been able to locate the site I found it on since.
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Post by Vincent Dolan on May 31, 2011 1:03:27 GMT
That is gorgeous, Anders. Despite all the gold and silver, it doesn't seem gaudy in the least and I absolutely love what they did with the fullers.
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Post by Lunaman on May 31, 2011 1:42:04 GMT
Patrick Barta is the MAN.
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Post by Dave Kelly on May 31, 2011 1:49:14 GMT
Patrick Barta is the MAN.
No bout a doubt it... Every time I look at his Illerup Spatha I go crazy. He also has a type 3 Fr Mounted Grenadiers Saber that I desperately want, but waiting and funding and fitting it in with other things...
Don't forget my bud Vlad Cervenka while dreaming. Also has some very nice rapiers.
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Post by Sean (Shadowhowler) on May 31, 2011 1:55:55 GMT
Pics or its not true... 
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Post by Lunaman on May 31, 2011 2:09:56 GMT
How about Dave's own Rapier?  |
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Post by Dave Kelly on May 31, 2011 2:36:58 GMT
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Post by Deleted on May 31, 2011 2:43:58 GMT
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Post by Vincent Dolan on May 31, 2011 2:49:32 GMT
Despite several extremely nice swords (that Illerup Spatha among them), I find I like his seax the most. |
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Post by Sean (Shadowhowler) on May 31, 2011 2:50:13 GMT
Daddy likes... 
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Post by chuckinohio on May 31, 2011 13:21:17 GMT
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Post by Kilted Cossack on May 31, 2011 14:09:41 GMT
Dad gum it, Chuck! The Town Guard looks splendiferous---which is good. The Dresden looks lovely but at nearly four pounds "it's too much man for me."
This line about the Dresden always cracks me up: These extremely heavy rapiers were often used as calvary side arms.
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Post by chuckinohio on May 31, 2011 14:19:06 GMT
Yeah, almost 4 pounds with a POB right at 5 inches seems like a hand full to me also. That is the reason why I never can bring myself to commit to one without handling it first. I guess that I could drive the 8 hours to KOA, handle it first hand, and then decide. Or, just wait for a Town Guard to pop up for sale, and wait for someone to review a Dresden. I wouldn't hesitate a second on the Town Guard. |
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Post by Luka on May 31, 2011 14:33:35 GMT
That sax is Patrick Barta, not Cervenka.
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Post by Lunaman on May 31, 2011 16:02:29 GMT
Some sword porn for ya face. The Dresden hilt (mounted on a fighting blunt, I believe), spotted at Shakespeare's Globe Exhibition:  The Cavalier, top of photo:  The ACTUAL town guard sword, from the Wallace Collection.   |
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Post by Dave Kelly on May 31, 2011 16:15:54 GMT
That A&A Cavalier has been in my wish list. Blade is actual much the same as my Windlass Town Guard, but probably a bit stiffer.
The Dresden is too much of a handful, taper or not.
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Post by Sean (Shadowhowler) on May 31, 2011 16:56:52 GMT
OMG Luna... next to the Town Guard in your photo... is that the sword the A&A Writhen Rapier is based off of? I'm in %$#@ing love!!!
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Post by Lunaman on May 31, 2011 17:19:59 GMT
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"The Princess Bride" is the reason I'm interested in swords, but I don't have a rapier yet because I've not come across one that gives real truth to the words "I have never seen its equal" that Westley uses to describe the Montoya sword.
