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This is a discussion on Epee within the Blacksmithin' forums, part of the Blacksmithing category; Note too that a "rapier" doesn't have a single shape there are scores of different types that qualify as a ...
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09-05-2008, 03:36 PM
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Note too that a "rapier" doesn't have a single shape there are scores of different types that qualify as a rapier form some that will still make a good cut to others that are only point. Some would resemble an epee others would be quite different. I would certainly NEVER let anyone with a 1095 fencing blade on the strip! Way to brittle for modern fencing.
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09-05-2008, 03:37 PM
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Just buy an epee blade. You can make the hilt an the pomel and everything in the handle region. No one will fence you with a blade you made because it is really quite dangerous and in most fencing places they will not let you use a sword you made. Making the handle and etc will be really fun tough so i suggest you do that.
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09-05-2008, 05:05 PM
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You will not be allowed to fence with a homemade weapon. The last time I checked official USFA documents (my son fences Sabre, E2008), blades are made from a maraging steel. There are flexibility and weight tests. With foil and epee, the point reaction to a touch is tested before each bout. Buy an epee from any dealer listed at the United States Fencing Association website. |
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09-06-2008, 12:10 AM
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Let me ask why you are asking? Do you want to make an epee for the challenge of making one or do you want to make a fencing sword? If you want to use it for fencing then you are better off buying one from a dealer. As was mention modern fencing swords are made from maraging steel. I think on another forum someone posted about making a fencing sword but before he would have been allowed to use one of his swords he would have to submit one (or more ) for destructive testing to prove he could make a sword that meets modern requirements. I've looked at some of the Oakshott collection. The period epees, as best as I can describe, is rather like a really flat V with sharp edges and points. They descended from rapiers. What you describe is more akin to a foil (sharp point no edge). ron
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09-06-2008, 03:48 PM
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Up this was all "fencing" is now schlager. (I think that's teh spelling) I don't fence in SCA but have several good friends who do. Finnr
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