Rapier - Revision history

AlexandreDavigne at 16:15, 14 February 2013

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	===Rapiers in the SCA===		===Rapiers in the SCA===
	In the [[SCA]], the term 'rapier' is ~~commonly~~ used instead of '[[fencing]]'. In those kingdoms that utilize both [[epee]]s and rapiers, they are respectively called "light" rapier refering to [[foil]] or epee and "heavy" rapier refering to [[reproduction rapier]]s or [[schlager]]s and on a limited basis [[backsword\|back]] and [[side sword]]. In [[Lochac]], 'rapier' also refers to the in-house [[fibreglass rapier\|fibreglass]] blades.		In the [[SCA]], the term 'rapier' is often used instead of '[[fencing]]' to refer to the [[combat]] activity using such a weapon. In those kingdoms that utilize both [[epee]]s and rapiers, they are respectively called "light" rapier refering to [[foil]] or epee and "heavy" rapier refering to [[reproduction rapier]]s or [[schlager]]s and on a limited basis [[backsword\|back]] and [[side sword]]. In [[Lochac]], 'rapier' also refers to the in-house [[fibreglass rapier\|fibreglass]] blades.
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AlexandreDavigne at 11:54, 17 April 2009

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	During the [[17th century]] the cup hilt was added to the rapier giving the hand increased protection again thrusts.		During the [[17th century]] the cup hilt was added to the rapier giving the hand increased protection again thrusts.

	The rapier is capable of both slashing and thrusting attacks, but the style of fighting popular during its advent and heyday favoured the thrusting attacks we popularly associate with "[[fencing]]".		The rapier is capable of both slashing and thrusting attacks, but the style of fighting popular during its advent and heyday favoured the thrusting attacks we popularly associate with "[[fencing]]". The rapier is the sword most often associated with the [[duel]]s of [[honour]] depicted in [[literature]] and movies, such as ''[[The Three Musketeers]]''.


	The rapier's slimmer cousin, the [[smallsword]] (reproduced using its descendant, the modern [[foil]]), is the sword most often associated with the [[duel]]s of [[honour]] depicted in [[literature]] and movies, such as ''[[The Three Musketeers]]''.
			The rapier eventually evolved into the [[smallsword]], reproduced using its descendant, the modern [[foil]].

	For a more detailed explanation of the primary use of the rapier-- Dueling-- see [[European dueling sword]].		For a more detailed explanation of the primary use of the rapier-- Dueling-- see [[European dueling sword]].

User 144 at 10:35, 17 April 2009

2009-04-17T10:35:26Z

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	The rapier became popular in [[Europe]] in the 16th century primarily as a weapon for civilian use. In parallel to the rapier, other weapons were developed for use in war in response to the increasing protection offered by fully articulated plate [[armour]]. These included the [[estoc]] and many speciality [[polearm]]s-- such as the later versions of [[halberd]].		The rapier became popular in [[Europe]] in the 16th century primarily as a weapon for civilian use. In parallel to the rapier, other weapons were developed for use in war in response to the increasing protection offered by fully articulated plate [[armour]]. These included the [[estoc]] and many speciality [[polearm]]s-- such as the later versions of [[halberd]].

	As [[plate armour]] became obsolete or shrunk in size due to the increasing use of [[firearm]]s in the late [[16th century]] and the beginning of the [[17th century]], the rapier, in various modified forms, gained usefulness on the battlefield. During the [[17th century]] the cup hilt was added to the rapier giving the hand increased protection again thrusts.		During the [[17th century]] the cup hilt was added to the rapier giving the hand increased protection again thrusts.

	The rapier is capable of both slashing and thrusting attacks, but the style of fighting popular during its advent and heyday favoured the thrusting attacks we popularly associate with "[[fencing]]".		The rapier is capable of both slashing and thrusting attacks, but the style of fighting popular during its advent and heyday favoured the thrusting attacks we popularly associate with "[[fencing]]".

Cian: Reverted edits by 128.187.4.149 (Talk); changed back to last version by 208.190.152.1

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	[[image:swepthiltrapier.jpg\|right\|200px\|thumb\|Replica swept hilt rapier.]]		[[image:swepthiltrapier.jpg\|right\|200px\|thumb\|Replica swept hilt rapier.]]

128.187.4.149 at 22:46, 25 October 2007

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	[[image:swepthiltrapier.jpg\|right\|200px\|thumb\|Replica swept hilt rapier.]]		[[image:swepthiltrapier.jpg\|right\|200px\|thumb\|Replica swept hilt rapier.]]

208.190.152.1: /* Rapiers in the SCA */

2006-06-23T22:05:11Z

Rapiers in the SCA

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	===Rapiers in the SCA===		===Rapiers in the SCA===
	In the [[SCA]], the term 'rapier' is commonly used instead of '[[fencing]]'. In those kingdoms that utilize both [[epee]]s and rapiers, they are respectively called "light" rapier refering to [[foil]] or epee and "heavy" rapier refering to [[schlager]] and on a limited basis [[backsword\|back]] and [[side sword]]. In [[Lochac]], 'rapier' also refers to the in-house [[fibreglass rapier\|fibreglass]] blades.		In the [[SCA]], the term 'rapier' is commonly used instead of '[[fencing]]'. In those kingdoms that utilize both [[epee]]s and rapiers, they are respectively called "light" rapier refering to [[foil]] or epee and "heavy" rapier refering to [[reproduction rapier]]s or [[schlager]]s and on a limited basis [[backsword\|back]] and [[side sword]]. In [[Lochac]], 'rapier' also refers to the in-house [[fibreglass rapier\|fibreglass]] blades.
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Cian: links

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links

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	[[image:swepthiltrapier.jpg\|right\|200px\|thumb\|Replica swept hilt rapier.]]		[[image:swepthiltrapier.jpg\|right\|200px\|thumb\|Replica swept hilt rapier.]]
	A '''rapier''' is a slender, sharply pointed, two-edged [[sword]] with a blade at least 90 [[centimetre]]s in length and generally possessing both distal and profile taper, often sporting an elaborate [[hilt]] and hand-[[guard]]. The SCA uses [[reproduction rapier]]s in "heavy rapier" fencing.		A '''rapier''' is a slender, sharply pointed, two-edged [[sword]] with a blade at least 90 [[centimetre]]s in length and generally possessing both distal and profile taper, often sporting an elaborate [[hilt]] and hand-[[guard]]. The [[SCA]] uses [[reproduction rapier]]s in "heavy rapier" [[fencing]].

	The rapier developed in the second half of the [[16th century]] as a modification of what is now known as the "cut-and-thrust" style [[sword]]. It was slimmer and nimbler than the thrusting [[broadsword]], a feature that enabled it to grow longer, and increased the usefulness of thrusting attacks thanks to its reach.		The rapier developed in the second half of the [[16th century]] as a modification of what is now known as the "cut-and-thrust" style [[sword]]. It was slimmer and nimbler than the thrusting [[broadsword]], a feature that enabled it to grow longer, and increased the usefulness of thrusting attacks thanks to its reach.


	The rapier became popular in [[Europe]] in the 16th century primarily as a weapon for civilian use. In parallel to the rapier, other weapons were developed for use in war in response to the increasing protection offered by fully articulated plate [[armour]]. These included the [[estoc]] and many speciality [[polearm]]s-- such as the later versions of [[halberd]].		The rapier became popular in [[Europe]] in the 16th century primarily as a weapon for civilian use. In parallel to the rapier, other weapons were developed for use in war in response to the increasing protection offered by fully articulated plate [[armour]]. These included the [[estoc]] and many speciality [[polearm]]s-- such as the later versions of [[halberd]].
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	* Characteristics of the Rapier by Chris Evans - http://swordforum.com/articles/ams/char-rapier.php		* Characteristics of the Rapier by Chris Evans - http://swordforum.com/articles/ams/char-rapier.php

	===~~SCA~~ ~~Rapier~~===		===Rapiers in the SCA===
	In the [[SCA]], the term 'rapier' is commonly used instead of '[[fencing]]'. In those kingdoms that utilize both ~~epees~~ and rapiers they are respectively called "light" rapier refering to foil or epee and "heavy" rapier refering to schlager and on a limited basis back and side sword. In [[Lochac]], 'rapier' also refers to the in-house [[fibreglass rapier\|fibreglass]] blades.		In the [[SCA]], the term 'rapier' is commonly used instead of '[[fencing]]'. In those kingdoms that utilize both [[epee]]s and rapiers, they are respectively called "light" rapier refering to [[foil]] or epee and "heavy" rapier refering to [[schlager]] and on a limited basis [[backsword\|back]] and [[side sword]]. In [[Lochac]], 'rapier' also refers to the in-house [[fibreglass rapier\|fibreglass]] blades.
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214.13.216.57: /* SCA Rapier */

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SCA Rapier

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	===SCA Rapier===		===SCA Rapier===
	In the [[SCA]], the term 'rapier' is commonly used instead of '[[fencing]]'. In those kingdoms that utilize both epees and rapiers they are respectively called "light" and "heavy" rapier. In [[Lochac]], 'rapier' also refers to the in-house [[fibreglass rapier\|fibreglass]] blades.		In the [[SCA]], the term 'rapier' is commonly used instead of '[[fencing]]'. In those kingdoms that utilize both epees and rapiers they are respectively called "light" rapier refering to foil or epee and "heavy" rapier refering to schlager and on a limited basis back and side sword. In [[Lochac]], 'rapier' also refers to the in-house [[fibreglass rapier\|fibreglass]] blades.
	[[category:swords]]		[[category:swords]]

User 144 at 08:41, 27 May 2006

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	The rapier developed in the second half of the [[16th century]] as a modification of what is now known as the "cut-and-thrust" style [[sword]]. It was slimmer and nimbler than the thrusting [[broadsword]], a feature that enabled it to grow longer, and increased the usefulness of thrusting attacks thanks to its reach.		The rapier developed in the second half of the [[16th century]] as a modification of what is now known as the "cut-and-thrust" style [[sword]]. It was slimmer and nimbler than the thrusting [[broadsword]], a feature that enabled it to grow longer, and increased the usefulness of thrusting attacks thanks to its reach.


	The rapier became popular in [[Europe]] in the 16th century primarily as a weapon for civilian use. In parallel to the rapier, other weapons were developed for use in war in response to the increasing protection offered by fully articulated plate [[armour]]. These included the [[estoc]] and many speciality [[polearm]]s-- such as the later versions of [[halberd]].		The rapier became popular in [[Europe]] in the 16th century primarily as a weapon for civilian use. In parallel to the rapier, other weapons were developed for use in war in response to the increasing protection offered by fully articulated plate [[armour]]. These included the [[estoc]] and many speciality [[polearm]]s-- such as the later versions of [[halberd]].
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	===SCA Rapier===		===SCA Rapier===
	In the [[SCA]], the term 'rapier' is commonly used instead of '[[fencing]]'. In those kingdoms that utilize both epees and rapiers they are respectively called "light" and "heavy" rapier. In [[Lochac]], 'rapier' also refers to the in-house [[fibreglass rapier\|fibreglass]] blades.		In the [[SCA]], the term 'rapier' is commonly used instead of '[[fencing]]'. In those kingdoms that utilize both epees and rapiers they are respectively called "light" and "heavy" rapier. In [[Lochac]], 'rapier' also refers to the in-house [[fibreglass rapier\|fibreglass]] blades.
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User 144 at 11:12, 17 March 2006

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	[[image:swepthiltrapier.jpg\|right\|200px\|thumb\|Replica swept hilt rapier.]]		[[image:swepthiltrapier.jpg\|right\|200px\|thumb\|Replica swept hilt rapier.]]
	A '''rapier''' is a slender, sharply pointed, two-edged [[sword]] with a blade at least 90 [[centimetre]]s in length and generally possessing both distal and profile taper, often sporting an elaborate [[hilt]] and hand-guard. The SCA uses [[reproduction rapier]]s in "heavy rapier" fencing.		A '''rapier''' is a slender, sharply pointed, two-edged [[sword]] with a blade at least 90 [[centimetre]]s in length and generally possessing both distal and profile taper, often sporting an elaborate [[hilt]] and hand-[[guard]]. The SCA uses [[reproduction rapier]]s in "heavy rapier" fencing.

	The rapier developed in the second half of the [[16th century]] as a modification of what is now known as the "cut-and-thrust" style [[sword]]. It was slimmer and nimbler than the thrusting [[broadsword]], a feature that enabled it to grow longer, and increased the usefulness of thrusting attacks thanks to its reach.		The rapier developed in the second half of the [[16th century]] as a modification of what is now known as the "cut-and-thrust" style [[sword]]. It was slimmer and nimbler than the thrusting [[broadsword]], a feature that enabled it to grow longer, and increased the usefulness of thrusting attacks thanks to its reach.
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	The rapier became popular in [[Europe]] in the 16th century primarily as a weapon for civilian use. In parallel to the rapier, other weapons were developed for use in war in response to the increasing protection offered by fully articulated plate [[armour]]. These included the [[estoc]] and many speciality [[polearm]]s-- such as the later versions of [[halberd]].		The rapier became popular in [[Europe]] in the 16th century primarily as a weapon for civilian use. In parallel to the rapier, other weapons were developed for use in war in response to the increasing protection offered by fully articulated plate [[armour]]. These included the [[estoc]] and many speciality [[polearm]]s-- such as the later versions of [[halberd]].

	As [[~~steel-~~plate]] [[armour]] became obsolete or shrunk in size due to the increasing use of [[firearm]]s in the late 16th century and the beginning of the [[17th century]], the rapier, in various modified forms, gained usefulness on the battlefield. During the [[17th century]] the cup hilt was added to the rapier giving the hand increased protection again thrusts.		As [[plate armour]] became obsolete or shrunk in size due to the increasing use of [[firearm]]s in the late [[16th century]] and the beginning of the [[17th century]], the rapier, in various modified forms, gained usefulness on the battlefield. During the [[17th century]] the cup hilt was added to the rapier giving the hand increased protection again thrusts.

	The rapier is capable of both slashing and thrusting attacks, but the style of fighting popular during its advent and heyday favoured the thrusting attacks we popularly associate with "[[fencing]]".		The rapier is capable of both slashing and thrusting attacks, but the style of fighting popular during its advent and heyday favoured the thrusting attacks we popularly associate with "[[fencing]]".