Yes, it is surprising. No, I haven't made errors.
As an example, a blade 30" long, that's of diamond section, being 2"
X 1.4" at the base, and 1" X 1/8" at the tip weighs about a pound
and a half.
The single-handed nonrapiers I've handled are not nearly as long as
the rapiers, for starters. The rapiers are not as wide, but are as
thick. Depending on the exact type to non-rapier, some may taper
more or less, but the rapiers have a longer taper (being longer
blades).
But the rapiers do have more extensive hilts, which is what I count
for a lot of the difference. A simple cross and pommel really
doesn't weigh as much as a sewpt hilt.
Neil Gilmore
raito@raito.com
Quoting Joey Beutel <mejobo@comcast.net>:
I'm surprised your rapiers are weighing more than your
nonrapiers... Sure you're converting numbers right?
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