Are You Wrong About Rapiers? - These Two Couldn't Be More Different!

If you're one of those folks who think "rapiers can't cut", you're half right. Well, less than half actually, but you're at least not 100% incorrect. As usual.... it depends. It sure does when comparing two VERY different types of rapier.

So let's see what makes these as close to opposites as the same type of sword can get (unless you want to push a sidesword with a much shorter, broader blade under that label too).

The review of the cup-hilt rapier:
   • The Most Extreme Form of Rapier (LK Chen T...  

The review of the "Town Guard" sidesword:
   • One of the Most Appealing Swords... Did Th...  

Tests on ultra-light mail and hardened leather armor:
   • Testing Ultra Light, 'Mythril' Style Maill...  
   • Armor Testing: Is Wax Hardened Leather Bet...  

Test cutting on a ballistic gel torso with 3D printed ribcage:
   • Just how Dangerous are Sword Cuts? These T...  


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