Were Rapiers used in Combat?

Chris Evans · 24th August 2010, 02:48 PM

Hi,

A fascinating recurring subject!

I think that in post #10, by Stephen Hand gives us a strong clue ; http://swordforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=84055

My own view is that in all probability rapiers did see combat during wars, just as knives did, but were not the weapon of choice and were used on account of dire necessity, for lack of anything better being on hand, rather than efficacy.

Cheers
Chris

24th August 2010, 02:48 PM	#1
Chris Evans Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Australia Posts: 685	Hi, A fascinating recurring subject! I think that in post #10, by Stephen Hand gives us a strong clue ; http://swordforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=84055 My own view is that in all probability rapiers did see combat during wars, just as knives did, but were not the weapon of choice and were used on account of dire necessity, for lack of anything better being on hand, rather than efficacy. Cheers Chris