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Post by Deleted on Mar 1, 2009 14:40:47 GMT
Hello, Being keen on japanese blade, doesn't make me unsensitive to european sword. I think of buying a rapier. I don't have a very clear budget but let say 400$-600$ max ! I would like it to be historically accurate, both in appearance and handling. I look forward a beautiful renaissance style guard. You know : graceful and deadly rapier.... That's why I would appreciate to have clear opinion of more expert people than me about differents options, swords or manufacturers to investigate... Don't hesitate also to make me dream with more higher end swords...I like to dream
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Post by Deleted on Mar 1, 2009 15:30:15 GMT
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Post by Deleted on Mar 1, 2009 15:55:55 GMT
The type of rapier you pick will greatly influence the subtleties of how you use it.
You should read through the following thread and pick out some information that would be useful to you:
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Post by Deleted on Mar 1, 2009 16:29:44 GMT
charles: I had a look. These sites are a good start. tsafa: Near my place, there is a Medieval/renaissance fencing club.One of my plan It's just if I have to wait to have a decent fencing level to have a rapier, I would perhaps be too old to wield it Thanks you two !
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Post by Deleted on Mar 1, 2009 18:37:23 GMT
A&A rapiers are top notch but are about 200 bucks above the max. If you can afford it though, well worth the money. Del tin rapiers looks very nice but are on the bit heavy side with the balance a bit to tip heavy for most of ther models. You can also probably get darkwood armoury rapier for that price range. They make very nice rapiers with very good customer service...however they do take some time. www.darkwoodarmory.com
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Post by YlliwCir on Mar 1, 2009 19:00:56 GMT
Kamui, I know squat about rapiers but there is one on sale in the classifieds as we speak here. Here is a review of said rapier.
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Post by shadowhowler on Mar 1, 2009 19:29:22 GMT
Kanmui... the Hanwei rapiers (like mine) are GREAT for the price... for less then 200 they are just awesome, and the replacement blades and fencing blunts are a great feature... However, if I had 400-600 to spend on a rapier... the above mentioned Arms and Armour and Darkword Armoury are great options... ones I would look at seriously. You can often, if you search a little, find an used A&A rapier in that pricerange. For example: www.myarmoury.com/talk/viewtopic.php?t=14562 That one sold... but was beautiful and in your pricerange. Anyway... if you keep your eyes open, you never know what might pop up. And if you just want a decent one to work with in the meantime for a very low price, Like RicWily said, there is always mine. (Shameless plug )
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Post by Deleted on Mar 1, 2009 20:02:07 GMT
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Post by shadowhowler on Mar 1, 2009 21:40:57 GMT
That *IS* very nice... are those in british pounds? If so it translates to about $272 US... looks good.
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Post by Deleted on Mar 2, 2009 5:48:43 GMT
It's just if I have to wait to have a decent fencing level to have a rapier, I would perhaps be too old to wield it I first started training at 33 years old. Now 37 and I still have much more to learn. In most tournaments I fight in, the winners are usually in their late 30's early 40's. I went to the East Kingdom Championships this past weakend. A lot of young athletic kids entered but washed out in the early rounds. I was one of 16 people in the finals. I made it to the final 8 before getting eliminated. One guy that made it to the finals had a hip replacement. This was the guy that beat me and knocked me out of the tournament. Another guy had been in an accident and had steel all through his legs holding them together. Age is not a problem is you have skill. Athletic ability helps a lot, but only goes so far. The point is... your never too old to learn to fence.
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Post by Deleted on Mar 2, 2009 18:00:53 GMT
Thanks all for contributing ! Precious informations and a good start for thinking. My buying is not in a hurry, I have time to read and get informed so don't hesitate if you think of more hints. I saw the rapier in the trade section...but to be honest I would be more keen on the elegant pappenheimer of amourclass. Perhaps can find even more ! And to appreciate such a weapon, it' even better to follow some fencing lessons... this was in my mind.
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Post by ecovolo on Mar 4, 2009 5:38:57 GMT
One more source to consider: American Fencers' Supply in San Francisco, CA: www.amfence.com/html/rapiers.htmlI have one of their blades that has stood up to the rigors of stage combat. Not the prettiest thing in the world, but effective. I'll also second Darkwood Armory. I have a cup-hilted rapier from them; worth the money. --Edward
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Post by Deleted on Mar 4, 2009 6:14:02 GMT
If you buy for darkwood and decide you want a sharp functional one, you should consider getting a flex blade from them too that you can swap in for fencing with people.
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