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RhysMichael · 11th July 2005, 05:05 PM

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I do not know much about smallswords but they are civilian swords that I have always been told derived from rapiers,thrusting weapons. They come from around the 17th century forward for a couple hundred years. I hope this helps

11th July 2005, 05:05 PM	#5
RhysMichael Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Virginia Posts: 520	Welcome I do not know much about smallswords but they are civilian swords that I have always been told derived from rapiers,thrusting weapons. They come from around the 17th century forward for a couple hundred years. I hope this helps