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I came across a new (?) rapier model over at the Del Tin website, DT5169, a 16th century Italian rapier. It has some attractive hilt features that I haven't yet seen on modern replicas. 2.8 lbs. 42.5 inches OL
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That is, indeed, a new offering from Del Tin and it looks good! Don't know what its inspiration is, but it looks good.
Thanks for posting this.
Thanks for posting this.
I think it looks better than good Nathan ;)
Oh my, that's gorgeous!! :surprised:
Any idea how what its price tag is?
Any idea how what its price tag is?
I'm not a big rapier fan, but that is a hilt worth drooling over!
| Edward Hitchens wrote: |
| Oh my, that's gorgeous!! :surprised:
Any idea how what its price tag is? |
I don't see any price tags on the Del Tin Home site. You must email them for prices. DT5169 isn't easy to find there. Here is a new feature at the site where you will come across it, along with all the other models. Scroll all the way down to the bottom to see a photo line of all the swords. http://www.deltin.it/elenco4.htm
I didn't think I would be buying any more Del Tins, but that sword is very tempting. It looks like it has a type XIX blade (or is there too much profile taper for it to be that type?)
That is indeed a beautiful hilt. I really like it.
Kind regards
Manouchehr
Kind regards
Manouchehr
That is, indeed, a nice looking hilt. I have noted that the cast details on a lot of Del Tins tend to be rather smooth or "washed out". This particular example in the photo seems to have nice, crisp details.
I don't think that the Oakeshott blade typology is really applicable to rapiers. Though the blade on this new DT looks to be fairly heavy for a rapier - almost more of a broadsword blade (and certainly there were historical rapiers with very substantial blades!). At any rate, I don't think it is a type XIX, since Oakeshott defines at type XIX as having a hexagonal cross-section. It's hard to tell from the photo, but this blade looks lenticular to me.
| Roger Hooper wrote: |
| ...It looks like it has a type XIX blade (or is there too much profile taper for it to be that type?) |
I don't think that the Oakeshott blade typology is really applicable to rapiers. Though the blade on this new DT looks to be fairly heavy for a rapier - almost more of a broadsword blade (and certainly there were historical rapiers with very substantial blades!). At any rate, I don't think it is a type XIX, since Oakeshott defines at type XIX as having a hexagonal cross-section. It's hard to tell from the photo, but this blade looks lenticular to me.
| Steve Grisetti wrote: |
| At any rate, I don't think it is a type XIX, since Oakeshott defines at type XIX as having a hexagonal cross-section. It's hard to tell from the photo, but this blade looks lenticular to me. |
It looks like a hex to me. Check out between where the fuller ends and the tip. There appears to be a distinct flat that extends past the fuller to the tip.
| Chad Arnow wrote: | ||
It looks like a hex to me. Check out between where the fuller ends and the tip. There appears to be a distinct flat that extends past the fuller to the tip. |
| Edward Hitchens wrote: |
| Oh my, that's gorgeous!! :surprised:
Any idea how what its price tag is? |
The price is 357 Euros, or $462.70. (Shipping costs not included) Del Tin now has a 3 month backlog, considerably less time than it once was.
Blast from the past but has anyone ever bought or handled this sword?
I never did buy it. It would be easier to do that now, as it can presently be found Here at Kult of Athena for $530.00 It's a good looking sword, even with the typical Del Tin rough spots. I wonder how it handles?
| Roger Hooper wrote: |
| I never did buy it. It would be easier to do that now, as it can presently be found Here at Kult of Athena for $530.00 It's a good looking sword, even with the typical Del Tin rough spots. I wonder how it handles? |
Same question I have. Searched around the web but did not find much of anything. Might buy it and just hope it is not a pretty turd handling wise. ;)
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