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Old 28th November 2011, 09:53 PM   #62
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Originally Posted by fernando
Hi Gene


I would adventure that the term 'heavy' for this type of 'epée officier' blade is a bit generous
Not denying that these blades, although made in a period where their purpose wasn't any longer for combat, are rather strong and balanced ... as if they were made still for the real job.
Hi Nando,

Heavy in this rapier-esq guise
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