Thank you so much for this review! Since this is such a new sword nobody really has anything to say about it yet. The things you criticized the rapier for are what really make it stand out to me since I only put one finger over the guard and don't really press the pommel against my wrist. If they gave more options for things like cup size or even customized parts I think it'd go a long way to make sure everyone gets the rapier they want.
Not just in the States - in the vast majority of European tournaments tips are taped, and quite often with a piece of leather as well. Mine took a set in the first spar, but it was quite easy to correct it. The cup also has a couple of marks from hard cuts, but I presume we cut harder here on the Balkans :). Btw, you might like the fullered variant better - it has a bit more presence and weight.
Pommels are a problem. Many companies put this round pummel which i have to replace for the reasons u mentioned. Round pummel may be fine for a cutting blade, not for a rapier the way we use it today. And yes, the cup is too small.
With those corrections I mentioned, though, it becomes an excellent rapier for use by people with large hands like myself. I don't doubt it is a simple fix by SIGI for those that require it.
I actually can't tell you because I don't have any Castille economy blades. The sword I use is the same one I've used for the last 30 years. Even the blade--though I get those from Castille--is a custom blade different from what you will find on any other.
Must have been a trick of the light because there is no groove down the length of the SIGI rapier. Further, it is the construction of the blade which differentiates a rapier blade from an epee blade, not the groove you are used to seeing in pretty much all epees.
Thank you for your review , two very valid points you made. I hope they act on your suggestions. I am very tempted. All the best. 🙏
Hey Rob, great review and breakdown! See you in a few weeks!
Thank you so much for this review! Since this is such a new sword nobody really has anything to say about it yet. The things you criticized the rapier for are what really make it stand out to me since I only put one finger over the guard and don't really press the pommel against my wrist. If they gave more options for things like cup size or even customized parts I think it'd go a long way to make sure everyone gets the rapier they want.
No argument there.
Not just in the States - in the vast majority of European tournaments tips are taped, and quite often with a piece of leather as well.
Mine took a set in the first spar, but it was quite easy to correct it. The cup also has a couple of marks from hard cuts, but I presume we cut harder here on the Balkans :).
Btw, you might like the fullered variant better - it has a bit more presence and weight.
Thanks, I am definitely a fan of the heavier blades.
nice was looking at one , but 5 month wait
Thank you for your review! Are you considering having a forge (like sigi) at tiger castle?
There will definitely be a forge. As to who runs it, that remains yet to be seen.
Pommels are a problem. Many companies put this round pummel which i have to replace for the reasons u mentioned. Round pummel may be fine for a cutting blade, not for a rapier the way we use it today. And yes, the cup is too small.
With those corrections I mentioned, though, it becomes an excellent rapier for use by people with large hands like myself. I don't doubt it is a simple fix by SIGI for those that require it.
@@RobertChildsRapier I use the modern french grip foil pummel to replace the 'historical' ones ;)
Are HEMA tournaments requiring gauntlets for rapier now?
Not like those required for longsword. What I am speaking of are the elk hide gloves I prefer. They are thicker and more robust.
Hey Rob, how does it feel compare to the castille economy?
I actually can't tell you because I don't have any Castille economy blades. The sword I use is the same one I've used for the last 30 years. Even the blade--though I get those from Castille--is a custom blade different from what you will find on any other.
The blade appears to have a groove down its length. Doesn't that make it an epee rather than rapier?
Must have been a trick of the light because there is no groove down the length of the SIGI rapier. Further, it is the construction of the blade which differentiates a rapier blade from an epee blade, not the groove you are used to seeing in pretty much all epees.
SIGI must be making even more review pieces than products for sale, they're everywhere these days!
Holy crap, is that the correct way to pronounce quillions?
Well, there's the French way and the English way. I was taught early on the French way and it just stuck.
Oh the French way. Is that why Mr. Easton smiled when you said it that way? He loves Napoleon just ask him and offer him a baguette.
The French way would rather be "Kee-Yo(n)".
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