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Old 9th July 2013, 06:49 PM   #24
Dmitry
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Fair enough. Just wanted to know your m.o.

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Originally Posted by kronckew
what is a 'rapier'? this seems to be a broad made-up term for a broad class of long skinny bladed thrusting weapons with fanciful elaborate (or not so elaborate) guards, most of which were never called or considered 'rapiers' by their owners.
Well, a rapier in my interpretation is a thrusting sword with a straight blade of at least 90 cm., a hilt that offers more protection for a palm than a simple guard, and with a ricasso. I'm sure others' versions will vary.
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