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March Highlight Extravaganza from Arms & Armor

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The March Highlight Special is 15% off all in stock items. Check out the details at ARMS & ARMOR News. We encourage everyone to strike a blow against the economic dragon by supporting your favorite sword maker!

Also watch for some new items to appear in the next few days! Here is a teaser for everyone.

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Training Rapier with several blade options.

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Chinese Sword with sharp and training versions of blade.

Hope everyone is having a good spring! :)

This is awesome. I remember asking you about those training rapiers a while ago... happy to see they are going to production. The jian is a nice addition too.

I own two of those practice 'rapiers' (I use them for Bolognese Swordsmanship) and I love them. In fact, I'm holding one in my avatar (although you can't really tell).

Steve

I was thinking about using them for this kind of purpose too... Steven, is there any chance you can post a picture of the whole rapier (tip included) ? Are yours mounted with rebated blades, or nail blades ?

Have a nice day.

Steven has posted some details and images of his practice swords in this thread:

http://salvatorfabris.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=360

Took advantage of the sale to get the square targa that I've been wanting for Bolognese practice. Was tempted to get more, but I already have too many sword related things in queue that I'll still have to pay off, so I decided better of it.

I've handled the rapier trainers with both nail headed rapier blades as well as the blade on the A&A Scholar sword. They are quite nice, and I highly recommend them.

I'll have to call tomorrow, there are a few things I want to get.... talk soon!

I look forward to hearing about and seeing more photos of the jian.

Many blessings to you Craig!

To those who aren't familiar with Arms & Armor, I purchased my first A&A sword nearly a decade ago (still have it!) and it's still an absolutely sublime piece - Schloss Erbach, ca. 2000. Since then, I've owned several over the years so I think I can personally attest to A&A's quality. Nowadays, I'm particularly drawn to the English longsword! ;)

Hi Guys

Sorry I have not commented sooner, its been a very hectic time in the shop. The training rapiers have been in development for a while and as Steve commented we have had them out there being used to make sure they would meet the needs we where striving to fill for the WMA community. The blades will be of a couple different varieties so the piece can be used for particular style of rapier and sword play.

As an example here is a pic of a milanese rapier and three blades al made to fit the hilt. The sword is on a sharp. Next to the rapier is a blade with a rectangular cross section. This works well for side sword style play where there is a good deal of cutting. This blade would be similar to the type found on our Scholar trainer. The nail style blade at the bottom starts out with a diamond cross section and transitions to a rectangular section in the foible. This allows for more flex at the tip for use in thrusting, this blade can be done with or without a button. Many today use rubber tips for safety and some prefer to not have the metal button for easy of fit of the tip.

More info to come as I get a chance to post more. :) Have to keep the home remodel project moving or I am a dead man.


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PS Yes Steve thats your sword.

Wow Craig, thank you very much for the last picture. It's very nice to have multiple blade options from which you can choose...

I'd like to order one, but I'm having a hard time deciding between the different blade options...

Thanks for the update on the jian! Any sword purchase will have to wait 6-18 months as we are building a house but I used birthday money and took advantage of the March special and ordered the 12th century spear that I've been coveting for several years now. I think several javelins will soon follow and I really like the Iberian mace and the Nordic Axe and I REALLY wanted that Greek spear from the muster page. I guess I'll have to put them all on the wish-list.

Here is the Jian overall pic.

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I also forgot to mention the hilt parts will be available in steel and bronze, though bronze would be the more traditional.

Best
Craig

That's pretty neat, Craig! What made you guys decide to branch out into the Chinese world?

The jian looks really nice! It's great to see one of the major reproduction companies branching out in this direction!

Craig,

have you already tought about a matching dagger for your training rapier?

cheers

Gabriele