Heavy Rapier

CSinTX · 2nd July 2019, 05:10 PM

Thanks for the comments.

The base of the blade measures 3.4cm across.

fernando · 2nd July 2019, 06:21 PM

Ah ... a vigorous riding sword. What say you, Filipe ?

Philip · 2nd July 2019, 06:41 PM

Yes, Nando, it definitely looks equine to me. Come to think of it, the verbal description provided a big hint because a true rapier, being a thrusting weapon should have a livelier more responsive balance without the greater mass that is desirable in a sword that would also be usable for cutting.

CS, I like the style and proportions on the hilt, congratulations on a beautiful sword.

Victrix · 2nd July 2019, 07:20 PM

Lovely sword. Likely Passau or Munich.

2nd July 2019, 06:41 PM	#3
Philip Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: California Posts: 1,036	Agreed! Yes, Nando, it definitely looks equine to me. Come to think of it, the verbal description provided a big hint because a true rapier, being a thrusting weapon should have a livelier more responsive balance without the greater mass that is desirable in a sword that would also be usable for cutting. CS, I like the style and proportions on the hilt, congratulations on a beautiful sword.

2nd July 2019, 05:10 PM	#1
CSinTX Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Posts: 233	Thanks for the comments. The base of the blade measures 3.4cm across.

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fernando (deceased) Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Portugal Posts: 9,694	Ah ... a vigorous riding sword. What say you, Filipe ?

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Victrix Member Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: Sweden Posts: 755	Lovely sword. Likely Passau or Munich.