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Brilliant for the price. 1 people found this helpfulI can't fault this transaction at all. It arrived under 24 hours after ordering - well packaged, great quality and great looking item, particularly for the price. I would definitely use this company again.
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Great blade, great bargain, great service 0 people found this helpfulGood sturdy blade, well balanced with beautiful detail. Excellent price, and the service I received was top notch
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Great Deal 1 people found this helpfulThis is a really sturdy piece of kit, and was bought as a part of my display when I am demonstrating period leatherwork techniques. As such, its ideal, as it shows really well, the difference between the heavy military issue swords used by the the English militia, and the more elegant civilian blades carried by gentlemen of the period. It’s a little forward in the balance, and certainly heavier than I am used to, but there is a version of this blade available as a ‘re-enactment ready’ sword, and if I would have chosen this if I expected to fence with it. As it is, it’s great for historical interpretation, and I will be making many scabbards and hangers using it as an example. If your main need is for a combat weapon, I would choose a lighter blade with a quicker action.
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Lovely rapier 0 people found this helpfulI had mixed feelings about buying this rapier, I had read many "reviews" online saying John Barnett swords were not worth owning despite the reviews of actual owners of the swords liking them, I took the plunge for a very reasonable £95 plus the sharpening fee and am very happy that I did. The sword is solidly built, the blade came very sharp, so sharp I could shave with it if I wanted to. The blade is heavy but well balanced just in front of the hilt so despite the weight it is easy to thrust and control. My only complaint would be the scabbard seems to have a leather liner that leaves residue on the blade, it can be wiped off the blade easily with an oily cloth but is a bit annoying.
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Solid and Stylish 0 people found this helpfulA little heavier and longer-bladed than my previous rapier, so I'm having to get used to a more expansive draw. Not for the short-armed combatant. That said, the design is sleek, solid, stylish and well balanced, as one would expect from John Barnett. Great value and good quality