[Ansteorra-rapier] Question about Triplette's R9 rapier

[IagoAH@aol.com]

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In a message dated 3/26/02 4:12:41 PM Central Standard Time,
KWilson at nisource.com writes:


> I had ordered the new R9 rapier from Triplette with an epee blade.  They
> just called me and told me that it is not considered to be legal in ALL
> Kingdoms with an epee due to the tip being able to get caught in the hilt.
>
> Has anyone seen this guard, and is it legal or no?  I don't want to bother
> ordering it if it is not.
>
> You can see the hilt at
> http://www.triplette.com/Theatrical%20Fencing/images/sca/R9%20Guard.jpg
>
> Thanks for the info.
>
> Corvin di Fenarro
>
> m.k.a.
> Kevin Wilson
>
>

Beautiful guard.  Not legal for epee in Ansteorra.  The shell and bars leave
a gap big enough for a tip to get into.

Iago