[Ansteorra-rapier] My first Heavy Rapier

[Dirk Stanley]

If you are going that direction, get the Del Tin. I would recommend Darkwood 
Armory. They rarely sell just a blade and sometimes lead time is a bit long. 
Also a bit expensive.

Advantages - 40+ inches compared to the typical 35 inch Schlager. The 
"practice" Del Tin is what you want unless your going for almost full 
authenticity.

Schlager is not bad. I have a 35 inch. It is quicker than a Del Tin but the 
length disadvantage can be a real killer - pun intended. It typically cost 
less...

Most everything else is personal preference.

Good Luck,

Dirk the Just


>From: "Joseph Percer" <jpercer at stx.rr.com>
>Reply-To: Ansteorra RapierNet <ansteorra-rapier at ansteorra.org>
>To: <ansteorra-rapier at ansteorra.org>
>Subject: [Ansteorra-rapier] My first Heavy Rapier
>Date: Sat, 16 Aug 2003 16:22:52 -0500
>
>Unto the Fair Gentles of the Rapier Community,
>
>I'm getting ready to put together my first Heavy Rapier rig, and wanted 
>some
>recommendations on what and where to buy blades...
>
>I know I've heard of Del Tin blades, as well as the Schlager blades, but I
>have no idea of the benefits / drawbacks of each.
>
>I will probably order the guard, grip, and pommel from Triplette...
>
>In service,
>
>Jayme Dominguez del Valle,
>Seawinds Pursuivant Extraordinary
>
>mka Joe Percer
>
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