[Ansteorra] Rapier question

[faolon at sallegarnes.com]

The question you pose is the subject of much debate, each view point
dependant upon one's definition of the rapier. Now, I don't have time
right now to discuss any other view but my own nor to I feel I have the
right though I have seen merits in most of them. So to answer your
question as briefly as possible I have seen rapier in both the Leeds
Armory and the V and A that would support a late 1300's to early 1400's
time frame. This would of course very by country and in very few if any
was there ever an instance of a "clean cut" transition between 2 swords.
(pun intended couldn't resist)

Ld Faolon Muirchu

PS:  I believe my lady Muirghein has more information on the subject.



> The rapier is a rennaisance weapon, this I know. But does anyone know when
> the medieval sword changed into the rapier? And what the early rapiers may
> have looked like?
>
> Inquiring minds want to know. :)
>
> Ld. Albin Oil de Larrun
>
> Sent from my iPhone
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