repurposed rapier blades

Jim McDougall · 4th January 2025, 03:12 AM

Im not sure your theory is deflated Keith, and I cannot speak with any authority on the trefoil smallsword blades, Ive never handled one. What I know is this is by far well balanced and light, certainly well suited for destreza in which your arm is extended directly in line with the shoulder. This is the prime guard for destreza, in fact the only guard position.

As you noted earlier, and I was remiss in not noting, if Fernando was here he could truly set these matters straight as his knowledge on Iberian rapiers was beyond reproach. He is truly missed.

4th January 2025, 03:12 AM	#6
Jim McDougall Arms Historian Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Route 66 Posts: 10,194	Im not sure your theory is deflated Keith, and I cannot speak with any authority on the trefoil smallsword blades, Ive never handled one. What I know is this is by far well balanced and light, certainly well suited for destreza in which your arm is extended directly in line with the shoulder. This is the prime guard for destreza, in fact the only guard position. As you noted earlier, and I was remiss in not noting, if Fernando was here he could truly set these matters straight as his knowledge on Iberian rapiers was beyond reproach. He is truly missed.