Windlass 17th Century Italian Rapier.

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RicWilly VIP Reviewer Senior Forumite El Conquistador! Posts: 6,880	Windlass 17th Century Italian Rapier. Feb 28, 2012 21:37:26 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by RicWilly on Feb 28, 2012 21:37:26 GMT Anyone have any experience with this rapier?
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Windlass 17th Century Italian Rapier. Feb 29, 2012 2:08:35 GMT

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Post by Dave Kelly on Feb 29, 2012 2:08:35 GMT

A 10 inch grip???

Pommel thru the ricasso might get ya 7 inches.

No personal experience with it though...

I did buy the Windlass Pilsen rapier. Blade on thet one had a marginally acceptable stiffness.

Likened to a Hanwei, you still get a decent sword for the pricepoint.

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Windlass 17th Century Italian Rapier. Apr 7, 2012 16:11:34 GMT

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Post by nddave on Apr 7, 2012 16:11:34 GMT

For sub $200 this one is my favorite. I'd assume the grip length is a typo on koa. They did that to a few others I've purchased. It really sucks when your deciding and stats is a factor. Compared to other pics of windlass rapiers I'd assume its in between 4"-5".

It's. #3 on my to -get list after a windlass braveheart and a ronin ko.

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Windlass 17th Century Italian Rapier. Apr 7, 2012 22:59:51 GMT

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Post by Reflingar on Apr 7, 2012 22:59:51 GMT

nddave wrote
Compared to other pics of windlass rapiers I'd assume its in between 4"-5"

The sword looks ok but, in my opinion, the grip still would be much too long for a rapier as when you grip it you put your index finger and thumb over the quillon, around the ricasso, you need less of a longer grip...plus, the basket on these (Hanwei and Windlass) is usually much too big and bulky paired with a very thin and small blade making the whole disproportionate...which is very sad because they could be great for the price if the baskets and grips were just a bit smaller...the proportions better...

Example of what I'm talking about:

image courtesy of armsandarmour.ca

Compare the proportions with this one from Arms & Armor:
www.myarmoury.com/review_aa_ni.html

Just my opinion thought.

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Windlass 17th Century Italian Rapier.

Post by RicWilly on Feb 28, 2012 21:37:26 GMT

Post by Dave Kelly on Feb 29, 2012 2:08:35 GMT

Post by nddave on Apr 7, 2012 16:11:34 GMT

Post by Reflingar on Apr 7, 2012 22:59:51 GMT

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