Pointy Sticks

[denny]

It looks like I might be getting one of these from my sister this Xmas... which is quite fun  :)

I've decided I want a rapier too, although I haven't seen one that's quite right yet.  I suspect I'll have to go see them in person rather than just poking around websites, as I want something I can actually practise with, so it needs a decent balance etc.  I don't see the point in owning a sword if I can't flourish it from time to time  :)  (in the relative safety of my own house/garden, I assure you!)

Irritatingly, the closest thing I've seen so far to the shape of blade I'm looking for is this US Marine Sword, which I resent on the general grounds that it's American.

Ideally I'd like something a little more 'three musketeers' than that anyway, although I'm not keen on bell guards so I'm not really sure what it is I'm looking for.  I suspect I'll know when I see it, and probably not before...

Comments

[valkyriekaren.livejournal.com]

there are also exceptions for swords and other blades worn for ceremonial purposes (military dress uniform for example) and as part of a religious or national costume (so the Sikh can have his kris, and the Scotsman his dirk).
I'm not sure you can get away with arguing that goth is a religion though!
I also don't know how these things are arranged for battle re-enactments - I suppose because re-enactment swords aren't sharp, they don't count. Also, re-enactments usually take place on private property.