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Pros: Blade Material, Finish, Handle Material, Materials, Overall Quality, Sheath/Scabbard, Usable
Cons: None
Overall Good Deal.
I needed a rapier to fill a gap in my small collection and I have always had good luck with Cold Steel. I was a bit wary since Lynn Thompson has moved on to better things, but the price was right so I ordered it. It was on back-order, so it took a month or so to arrive, but I was very pleased with the sword when I hefted it and consider both the price and the wait worthwhile. The wire wrapping on the handle was very well done with no hotspots, and the blade was sharper than I had anticipated. The balance is decent, the scabbard is good quality and the handguard very attractive as well as functional. Long ago I was a fair hand at fencing with foil and saber, and I thought I might like to try rapier, so here we are. If it performs as well as it looks it will be fun. I highly recommend this sword.
