Difference between revisions of "Canon:Rapier"
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− | The '''rapier''' is a long, thin bladed [[sword]] often with an elaborate [[guard]] protecting its [[hilt]]. | + | The '''rapier''' is a long, thin bladed stabing[[sword]] often with an elaborate [[guard]] protecting its [[hilt]]. |
The image of a rapier in the PHB is completely rubbish. | The image of a rapier in the PHB is completely rubbish. | ||
− | The historical rapier had a blade usually between 38 | + | The historical rapier had a blade usually between 38 to 42" long and would typically be diamond sectioned blade for all or most of the length. Rapiers were not [[fuller]]ed for a significant portion of its [[blade]], it is also a stabing blade and is not sharpend exept for its tip. |
[[category:weapons]] | [[category:weapons]] |
Revision as of 12:50, 27 July 2007
The rapier is a long, thin bladed stabingsword often with an elaborate guard protecting its hilt.
The image of a rapier in the PHB is completely rubbish.
The historical rapier had a blade usually between 38 to 42" long and would typically be diamond sectioned blade for all or most of the length. Rapiers were not fullered for a significant portion of its blade, it is also a stabing blade and is not sharpend exept for its tip.