Review: 17th Century Italian Rapier by Windlass Steelcrafts

** Where to find this sword **

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** Specifications **

Overall length: 114 cm / 45 in
Blade length: 96 cm / 38 in
Blade width: 1.1 - 2 cm / 0.4 - 0.78 in
Point of balance: 7.5 cm / 3 in from the crossguard
Weight: 1.2 kg / 2 lbs 10 oz

Blade material: 1065 high carbon steel
Hilt assembly: Full tang, nut

** Pros / Cons **

Very light and well balanced for fine point control
Good fit and finish for the price

Overly flexible blade that takes a set easily
Thick, clunky quillon block (the triangular center point of the crossguard)

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