Rapier for coments

Matchlock · 3rd November 2010, 08:27 PM

Hi Manuel,

Agreed - I cannot compete with your actual experience in handling swords.

Besides my collection of earliest arsenal firearms and accouterments, I can only boast

on possessing three swords: two extremely rare early 16th century Italian Landsknecht sabers, one of whom I posted here in a thread on its own, and a very fine ca. 1600 Munich Stantler rapier in as new original condition, which I will post soon.

That's why, in discussing edged weapons, I generally rely on my experienced friend Ottmar.

Thank you and best,
Michael

3rd November 2010, 08:27 PM	#24
Matchlock (deceased) Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Bavaria, Germany - the center of 15th and 16th century gunmaking Posts: 4,310	Hi Manuel, Agreed - I cannot compete with your actual experience in handling swords. Besides my collection of earliest arsenal firearms and accouterments, I can only boast on possessing three swords: two extremely rare early 16th century Italian Landsknecht sabers, one of whom I posted here in a thread on its own, and a very fine ca. 1600 Munich Stantler rapier in as new original condition, which I will post soon. That's why, in discussing edged weapons, I generally rely on my experienced friend Ottmar. Thank you and best, Michael