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Michael Edelson




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PostPosted: Sun 16 May, 2010 10:33 am    Post subject: Arms and Armor German Rapier         Reply with quote

I just got my hands on this magnificent sword and I have to say, I think it's one of the most beautiful swords I've ever owned. Not just visually, but in the hand as well.

In fact it was so nice I felt I had to share some pictures, so here they are:






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PostPosted: Sun 16 May, 2010 12:44 pm    Post subject:         Reply with quote

Good choice Mike - that one's close to the top, if not at it, for when I eventually buy a rapier.

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PostPosted: Sun 16 May, 2010 2:03 pm    Post subject:         Reply with quote

Thanks Christian. You won't be disappointed. Some swords look great in pictures but are "meh" when you get your hands on them. This is not such a sword.
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PostPosted: Sun 16 May, 2010 4:01 pm    Post subject:         Reply with quote

I agree. I own one (though mine has a nail head blade that is 43"), and its outright beautiful. Congrats!
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PostPosted: Mon 17 May, 2010 1:45 pm    Post subject:         Reply with quote

Hard to go wrong with one of their rapiers, the German is very nice.

I've got the Bavarian and the Writhen and were I to pick another it would be the German followed by the Milanese and the Gustav Vasa in that order. They are all VERY nice. Happy

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