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Old 13th September 2023, 11:26 AM   #13
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Default What's in re-hilting ...

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Originally Posted by urbanspaceman View Post
... because I remain convinced they have been re-hilted...Notice Graham's man (Tim Roth) in the Rob Roy film is using a transitional-ish rapier with a flat blade sharpened on both edges. I wonder who decided on that, and why?
If you wish, you may take a look at what they say about the 1806 pattern Portuguese officer's sword, in what touches blade exceptions 'allowed' in their regulations ... something i guess would also take place in other nations.


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