Aug 21, 2015 · A rapier is faster, but longsword techniques are designed to cut through the line of attack, mitigating this advantage. The rapier will lose badly in any kind of bind or parry situation, …

May 17, 2018 · But when I envision a plate-wearing fighter with a warhammer, it has a different feel to it than a leather-wearing fighter with a rapier. Which of those feels better to you?

Jun 14, 2023 · Rapier vs. Longsword: A Comprehensive Analysis of Two Iconic Medieval Swords In the world of medieval weapons, two swords reign supreme - the rapier and the longsword. For centuries, …

Feb 16, 2022 · Rapier vs Longsword Hi everyone! I am just starting out learning HEMA and will be having my first lesson this weekend. However I have to pick between rapier and longsword to start …

Jun 14, 2023 · Rapier vs. Longsword: Comparison of Design and Functionality The first section of the article delves into the design and functionality of the rapier vs. longsword. It highlights the key …

Nov 23, 2022 · Over here the first hour is beginner longsword / advanced rapier. The second hour is advanced longsword / beginner rapier. That way people have the chance to do both. For a fit person …

Aug 10, 2017 · The rapier's lighter blade will be able to quickly disengage and reapply the point though, so this will be a harrowing encounter. I would say the longsword has ok (but still losing) odds here, …

Dec 29, 2015 · Because there is no non-roleplaying reason to use longsword/rapier & dagger. If you take the feat, you're better off using 2 Longswords or 2 Rapiers. Since there are several traditional …

Apr 19, 2022 · Why did the rapier replace the longsword? During the Renaissance, heavier, wide-bladed cut-and-thrust swords were gradually replaced by thinner rapiers designed only for thrusting. Why …

Nov 30, 2010 · I've seen fencers write articles on rapier vs. katana, rapier vs. longsword, rapier vs. ax, fencer vs. samurai, fencer vs. knight, etc, and they always come out with fencing being the superior …