The Perfect Sword??
May 22, 2024 12:09:29 GMT
Post by dthackshire on May 22, 2024 12:09:29 GMT
Thank you in advance for all the advice and direction. I know a lot of this is somewhat opinion based, however based on some historical information and some examples, since at this point in history all swords that are going to be made have been made/designed/improved, looking at all swords through history, I have a favorite, however i am having a hard time finding a battle ready version of this sword by anyone and so any direction i can get is greatly appreciated.
My two favorite personal swords are the Katana and the Rapier. I love the Katana because of the history and the amazing ingenuity for differentially hardened blades. The rapier i love because of the reach, the art, the history etc.
I have asked similar question before and have been referred to the LK chen Saxony german rapier (which i took the advice and purchased) but it is a bit heavier than what i am looking for. Those who collect swords might be familiar with the blades of Albion or Valiant Armrory (Sonnys blades) - For quality and feel THESE are the absolute best blades i have (i have an albion and a motohara katana and the valiant armory swords are still my favorite). However the sword that i would LIKE to find is a rapier because of 1. the complex hilt (Hey call me fancy, i love the complex hilt) 2. the thinner blade (Much lighter and agile for one handed fighting) but 3. also sharp on the tip and sides as well for cut and thrust.
The ideal sword would just be a nice sharpened rapier that can be used for slashing and thrusting, however there are NO sword sharpeners anywhere near me, Kult of athena does not sharpen rapier blades on the sides (at least not when ive asked), and i am not great at it (I have already ruined one rapier attempting to learn to sharpen and it didnt even get close to sharp even with a ken onion sharpener).
So i am looking for a rapier type blade for reach that is pre sharpened on the sides and tip, thin like a rapier (at least not as thick as a long sword or short sword), a complex hilt like a rapier or shiavona, and lighter than 3lbs. I have seen some REALLY PERFECT swords online but not available for sale.
For those familiar i am looking for a mercenary style sword that would be carried by someone who would be a swashbuckler/mercenary during the time of the medicis in italy/spain. This is why i lean toward a musketeer rapier but i prefer a more versatile weapon that can be used to cut and thrust as well.
My two favorite personal swords are the Katana and the Rapier. I love the Katana because of the history and the amazing ingenuity for differentially hardened blades. The rapier i love because of the reach, the art, the history etc.
I have asked similar question before and have been referred to the LK chen Saxony german rapier (which i took the advice and purchased) but it is a bit heavier than what i am looking for. Those who collect swords might be familiar with the blades of Albion or Valiant Armrory (Sonnys blades) - For quality and feel THESE are the absolute best blades i have (i have an albion and a motohara katana and the valiant armory swords are still my favorite). However the sword that i would LIKE to find is a rapier because of 1. the complex hilt (Hey call me fancy, i love the complex hilt) 2. the thinner blade (Much lighter and agile for one handed fighting) but 3. also sharp on the tip and sides as well for cut and thrust.
The ideal sword would just be a nice sharpened rapier that can be used for slashing and thrusting, however there are NO sword sharpeners anywhere near me, Kult of athena does not sharpen rapier blades on the sides (at least not when ive asked), and i am not great at it (I have already ruined one rapier attempting to learn to sharpen and it didnt even get close to sharp even with a ken onion sharpener).
So i am looking for a rapier type blade for reach that is pre sharpened on the sides and tip, thin like a rapier (at least not as thick as a long sword or short sword), a complex hilt like a rapier or shiavona, and lighter than 3lbs. I have seen some REALLY PERFECT swords online but not available for sale.
For those familiar i am looking for a mercenary style sword that would be carried by someone who would be a swashbuckler/mercenary during the time of the medicis in italy/spain. This is why i lean toward a musketeer rapier but i prefer a more versatile weapon that can be used to cut and thrust as well.