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Originally Posted by Philip
... Oakeshott rightly points out that this hilt, though an extremely efficient hand protector, is bulky when worn at the belt, and that very long, thrust-only blades aren't practical in a battle melee...
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Absolutely. Daehnardt also pointed out in a conversation the uncomfortable volume of large cup bowls when worn at the belt, mentioning that infantry troops favoured smaller ones.
I also fully understand the convenience of compact blades in battle. My last acquisition in this area represents a good example of such marriage; certainly not a colonial specimen but still ... with a 11 cms. bowl and 18 cms. quillons; a blade 43 m/m. wide and a length of 69 cms.
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Originally Posted by Philip
... I have a Milanese cuphilt whose period sheath has survived ...only a miniscule number of rapiers on the market and in collections have intact sheaths.
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Ah, what an amazing ahievement, Philip; please allow me to feel envious.
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