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Interesting Unusual Rapier for comments

28th November 2011, 10:31 PM

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fernando

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Hi Gene

Quote:

Originally Posted by Atlantia

... Heavy military blade ...

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.

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