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Arwyn
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Recommendations on a rapier Dec 27, 2012 20:38:50 GMT

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Post by Arwyn on Dec 27, 2012 20:38:50 GMT

So I am the proud new owner if a windlass Deschaux rapier courtesy of Christmas. I was impressed with the quality of the guard and grip, I thought them quite well done for the price of the sword. The blade, on the other hand, was a bit more flexible than I expected. The tempering is top notch, but the blade is much more flexible than other rapiers I have handled.

So, I am looking at yet another sword, and would love some input from some of the resident experts on what you might recommend. I have lusted after some of the arms & armor blades, but I am open to any and all suggestions.

Thanks in advance!

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TheNewDavout
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Recommendations on a rapier Dec 27, 2012 23:44:10 GMT

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Post by TheNewDavout on Dec 27, 2012 23:44:10 GMT

Are you looking for something sharp, blunt but not for training, or a training piece? A&As rapiers are lovely, at least the ones I've gotten to handle. If you want a cheaper (relative to A&A) trainer, Darkwood armory is a great choice, but they don't (maybe on special request?) tend to do sharps.

Arwyn Member Posts: 613	Recommendations on a rapier Dec 28, 2012 20:05:40 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by Arwyn on Dec 28, 2012 20:05:40 GMT Thanks, I am looking for a sharp. As much as I would love to train in rapiers, nobody in my area seems to be doing anything like that, so, no need for a blunt. Yet.
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TheNewDavout Member Posts: 212	Recommendations on a rapier Dec 29, 2012 7:15:41 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by TheNewDavout on Dec 29, 2012 7:15:41 GMT If you don't mind me asking, where in Texas about are you located? If money isn't an issue, A&A will do sharp/trainer combos with interchangeable blades...

Arwyn Member Posts: 613	Recommendations on a rapier Dec 31, 2012 3:57:33 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by Arwyn on Dec 31, 2012 3:57:33 GMT Fort Worth, and that is a very handy tidbit of information sir!
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TheNewDavout
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Recommendations on a rapier Dec 31, 2012 5:07:41 GMT

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Post by TheNewDavout on Dec 31, 2012 5:07:41 GMT

I don't know how easily changeable they are, but they are threaded, if very tightly, and they say they will do interchangeable.

ARMA Fort Worth:
www.armadfw.org/

Schola Saint George in Dallas/Fort Worth
www.scholasaintgeorge.org/index. ... Itemid=119

SCA in Dallas area, including SCA rapier, which can have some more historically minded people in it, but it varies from group to group.

steppes.ansteorra.org/

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Recommendations on a rapier

Post by Arwyn on Dec 27, 2012 20:38:50 GMT

Post by TheNewDavout on Dec 27, 2012 23:44:10 GMT

Post by Arwyn on Dec 28, 2012 20:05:40 GMT

Post by TheNewDavout on Dec 29, 2012 7:15:41 GMT

Post by Arwyn on Dec 31, 2012 3:57:33 GMT

Post by TheNewDavout on Dec 31, 2012 5:07:41 GMT

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