Uhlan
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Post by Uhlan on Dec 16, 2012 12:47:56 GMT
I am thinking about branching out into Del Tin rapiers.
I read the Del Tin reviews and learned something about the crude casting of some of the hilt components.
The photos of their rapiers seem to confirm this, though the blades seem way better than the Windlass and Hanwei products.
Is there anybody on this forum who has anything to say about Del Tin? Is it worth the extra money?
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Post by K. Vander Linde on Dec 19, 2012 23:49:41 GMT
I think they are worth it.  If you use them for sparring they have a tip snapping off tendency  Other wise the hold up great. |
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Uhlan
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Post by Uhlan on Dec 20, 2012 20:51:40 GMT
Ah Messire vander Linde.
We meet again.
Why do those tips come off? Too hard a temper? Too Thin?
Anyway, thank you for your reply. Cheers, Ulahn
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Post by darius6716 on Dec 24, 2012 15:38:38 GMT
If you're looking for a blunt rapier you should check out Baltimore Knife and Sword. Many people swear by them and they're a little cheaper than a Del Tin.
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Uhlan
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Post by Uhlan on Dec 24, 2012 16:53:55 GMT
Thanks Darius. I'll look into that!
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Post by K. Vander Linde on Jan 6, 2013 23:57:14 GMT
Hello, sorry I've been away with work so i didn't have my personal computer. The tips break because the disal taper at the tip of the blade on some models stops and then picks up again. Here are a few links of tips breaking pics michiganleftturn.org/Del_Tin_Bre ... 4-07-b.jpg michiganleftturn.org/Del_Tin_Bre ... 4-07-a.jpg michiganleftturn.org/Broke-2007b-2.jpgThere was clearly some abuse going on, but thats what happens when in the one instance you try to cut a helm with one and the other 2 when you don't have arm give when striking a sparring partner.(note the pics are not mine) As for BKS I strongly recommend them, never seen one break (and I've seen them abused for years now) and they are always willing to work with you on a desing. If you need John's e-mail to ask about stuff I have it, other wise I think it is some where on their site. Hope that helps in some way Ulahn. best of luck. |
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Post by Sean (Shadowhowler) on Jan 7, 2013 0:16:49 GMT
For rapiers I have a strong preference for Arms and Armor.
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Post by Uhlan on Jan 7, 2013 16:22:58 GMT
What's in those images does not look good. Looks like the blades snapped more or less in the same place. Nasty bits of steel flying about!
Still, I have to stick with Del-Tin since those are sold in Europe.
Importing Arms and Armour is too expencive, what with 21%VAT. This buys you a nice main gauche!
The same problem with Baltimore Knives.
Looks like I have to do the, Go East Young Man! , thing and see what is on offer there. As an alternative Lutel and friends come to mind.
Anyway, thank you all for your effort. Cheers, Ulahn.
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If you use them for sparring they have a tip snapping off tendency 
Other wise the hold up great.
