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Das Bill:
--- Quote from: James Anderson III on 2011-06-16, 22:53:43 ---Das Bill, I had no idea that dissimilar weapons were used in historical context for dueling. Neat!
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Well, remember, they aren't dissimilar weapons by period definitions. They are both single handed, double edged swords that can both cut and thrust. As long as one isn't gigantically longer than the other, they would be considered the same thing. Also, keep in mind, in many cases the definition of the word "rapier" had more to do with the hilt than the blade... I own an antique rapier where, if you put a baskethilt on it, no one would think anything weird of it.
Sir William:
--- Quote from: James Anderson III on 2011-06-16, 22:53:43 ---What comes to my mind whenever I hear "rapier vs broadsword/longsword":
(jump to 1:05 - or watch the whole thing - it's hilarious in it's disregard for safety)
Das Bill, I had no idea that dissimilar weapons were used in historical context for dueling. Neat!
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LMAO @ Tosh.0 - I think it was you guys that turned me onto this guy.
Bill, do you have pics of that antique rapier? You have the most extensive sword collection I've ever laid eyes on...and I only saw a few pics.
Das Bill:
--- Quote from: Sir William on 2011-06-17, 13:50:39 ---Bill, do you have pics of that antique rapier?
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I thought I did. I could have sworn I put up a thread on this site with pics, but I can't find it. The best one I can find right now is this one from when Tom Leoni and I were doing a presentation on antique swords at NHSC:
I'm on the right, and it is in my right hand. Sadly, it doesn't show the sword very well.
I own two antique rapiers, a schiavona and two smallswords, and each one has a very different blade. Despite that, the rapiers and and schiavona could all be "mixed and matched" and still be perfectly normal. One of the rapiers has a very long thrust oriented blade and is more in line with what most modern people think of, while the other rapier is shorter and very cut oriented. The schiavona is somewhat in the middle.
--- Quote --- You have the most extensive sword collection I've ever laid eyes on...and I only saw a few pics.
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Ed's completely dwarfs mine. :) I actually don't have as many as it may seem, at least anymore, as I've sold of *A LOT* of swords in order to start buying antiques. While I still very much appreciate well made production swords (particularly from eras where I can't afford the antique version), I've been drawn more and more to the real thing as time goes on. Wish my bank account could keep up. :)
Sir William:
Sounds like a natural progression...at least, that is how it has been for me. I started w/wallhangers and graduated to Windlass types; sadly, the more authentic (and better quality) I go for, the more it'll cost.
Bank accounts rarely make us happy enough, do they? At least, not our own. :)
Sir Edward:
LOL, yeah my collection may be big, but I've also sold a lot, and will be getting rid of more soon. I'm less enamored with my cheaper pieces these days. Though a few of the wallhangers are still nice to have, as a decoration.
These days I'm focused more on getting scabbards for the swords I already have.
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