[CFML] Rapier blades.

[Robert Pridgen]

I know that someone has asked this in the past, but I'm about to
purchase and I need an update.

Who makes the best rapier blade for use in actual bouting? I'm 6'4"
and need a 40" blade. The schlagers I've used in the past left a lot
to be desired, and in a 40" length are absurdly whippy. I'd like
something stiffer with a better balance (lighter would be nice as well).

Robert Pridgen
Mississippi Academy of Arms





------------------------ Yahoo! Groups Sponsor --------------------~-->=20
Meet the McDonald=BFs=AE Lincoln Fry get free digital souvenirs,
Web-only video and bid on the Lincoln Fry prop charity auction.
http://us.click.yahoo.com/2YkgMD/fV0...ZIAA/VRUolB/TM
--------------------------------------------------------------------~->=20

----------------------------------------------------------------------
The CFML is sponsored in part by Purpleheart Armoury, now carrying rapier b=
lunts and leather gorgets. http://www.woodenswords.com
----------------------------------------------------------------------
=20
Yahoo! Groups Links

<*> To visit your group on the web, go to:
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/classicalfencing/

<*> To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to:
classicalfencing-unsubscribe@yahoogroups.com

<*> Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to:
http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/
=20

[Ken Mondschein]

You got you about three choices, the way I sees it:

Del Tin practice rapier blade: Diamond-shaped, kinda heavy.
Del Tin FISAS rapier blade: Lighter, triangular
Triplette 40" double-wide epee: Even lighter, a 40" epee blade with no
ricasso.

A number of other firms, such as Alchem, also make blades.

> I know that someone has asked this in the past, but I'm about to
> purchase and I need an update.
>
> Who makes the best rapier blade for use in actual bouting? I'm 6'4"
> and need a 40" blade. The schlagers I've used in the past left a lot
> to be desired, and in a 40" length are absurdly whippy. I'd like
> something stiffer with a better balance (lighter would be nice as well).
>
> Robert Pridgen
> Mississippi Academy of Arms
>
>
>
>
>
>
> ----------------------------------------------------------------------
> The CFML is sponsored in part by Purpleheart Armoury, now carrying rapier
> blunts and leather gorgets. http://www.woodenswords.com
> ----------------------------------------------------------------------
>
> Yahoo! Groups Links
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>


--
Ken Mondschein
www.corporatemofo.com

"O for the wings
of any bird
other than a battery hen"
-Hawkwind


------------------------ Yahoo! Groups Sponsor --------------------~-->
Meet the McDonald¿s® Lincoln Fry get free digital souvenirs,
Web-only video and bid on the Lincoln Fry prop charity auction.
http://us.click.yahoo.com/2YkgMD/fV0...ZIAA/VRUolB/TM
--------------------------------------------------------------------~->

----------------------------------------------------------------------
The CFML is sponsored in part by Purpleheart Armoury, now carrying rapier blunts and leather gorgets. http://www.woodenswords.com
----------------------------------------------------------------------

Yahoo! Groups Links

<*> To visit your group on the web, go to:
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/classicalfencing/

<*> To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to:
classicalfencing-unsubscribe@yahoogroups.com

<*> Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to:
http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/

[Ken Mondschein]

> In watching several SCA rapier fencers lately I have noticed that their
> fencing doesn’t really look like historical rapier

No, really?!



------------------------ Yahoo! Groups Sponsor --------------------~-->
Meet the McDonald¿s® Lincoln Fry get free digital souvenirs,
Web-only video and bid on the Lincoln Fry prop charity auction.
http://us.click.yahoo.com/2YkgMD/fV0...ZIAA/VRUolB/TM
--------------------------------------------------------------------~->

----------------------------------------------------------------------
The CFML is sponsored in part by Purpleheart Armoury, now carrying rapier blunts and leather gorgets. http://www.woodenswords.com
----------------------------------------------------------------------

Yahoo! Groups Links

<*> To visit your group on the web, go to:
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/classicalfencing/

<*> To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to:
classicalfencing-unsubscribe@yahoogroups.com

<*> Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to:
http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/

[Adam Velez]

The Triplette blades are OK, and far better than a schlager=E2=80=94the pri=
ce
is reasonable too, but not quite as 'accurate' as they make them out
to be.

IMO, the best and most accurate blades are the Del Tins, especially
the 'bated rapier blade.' Also up there, are the new blades that
Darkwood Armory is making=E2=80=94they are very similar in handling to the =
Del
Tins, but a bit less expensive.

Caveat:
A lot depends on what type of rapier play you're looking to do also.
If you're looking at the earlier time frame (late 16th c. to early
17th c.) then IMO the Bated forms of the Del Tin or Darkwood are best.
If were talking early to mid 17th c., then I'd recommend the
Del/Darkwood Practice, if it's the end of the rapier era leading to
small sword then the FISAS blade might be best.


Adam Velez


------------------------ Yahoo! Groups Sponsor --------------------~-->=20
Meet the McDonald=BFs=AE Lincoln Fry get free digital souvenirs,
Web-only video and bid on the Lincoln Fry prop charity auction.
http://us.click.yahoo.com/2YkgMD/fV0...ZIAA/VRUolB/TM
--------------------------------------------------------------------~->=20

----------------------------------------------------------------------
The CFML is sponsored in part by Purpleheart Armoury, now carrying rapier b=
lunts and leather gorgets. http://www.woodenswords.com
----------------------------------------------------------------------
=20
Yahoo! Groups Links

<*> To visit your group on the web, go to:
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/classicalfencing/

<*> To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to:
classicalfencing-unsubscribe@yahoogroups.com

<*> Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to:
http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/
=20