David,
>
We manufacture a colichemarde blade in a 36 inch length which can be
shortened down to 30 inches. I wouldn't go any shorter than that
though. We can shorten our flat tang blades down to 28 inches, but
those wont fit in our current small sword hilts. So it either go
with the 30 inch blade or wait for us to manufacture a batch of custom hilts.
>
Jim Koch, Alchem Inc. "http://www.alcheminc.com"
>
>
> At 08:53 PM 2/8/2009, David Laloum wrote:

>Hi Folks
>
>I have a small group here in Melbourne who are keen to begin working
>on Rapier &/or Smallsword.. (they are currently learning CF weapons)
>
>Having been away from the marketplace for a while I thought I would
>ask people what they are using, what is currently available and what
>people recommend...
>
>Specifically:
>
>RAPIER:
>
>My requirements vary from 35" to 42" depending on the fencer....
>preference is for triangular (epee style) blades to ensure proper
>point control, looking for enough flex to make them safe, handling
>properties that are authentic, and no wobbly points...
>
>Zen Warrior Armory (ZWA) has their musketeer blades - with Dennis
>Graves designed hilts no less - this is currently top of my list -
>mostly due to previous experience with Dennis Graves designs/work -
>has anyone used these? (also what are their flexidagger blades like?
>And their Main Gauche?)
>
>Word is that Fulvio DelTin is about to produce another batch of
>FISAS Rapier blades - What guard/hilt/mountings would this work with?
>
>I've taken a look at Chevalier D'Auvergne - much of their stuff
>looks very very similar to the ZWA gear - does anyone know whether
>ZWA are sourcing their gear from CD'A ?
>
>SMALLSWORD:
>So far the best I can find in the way of blades are Size 0
>(30")Epee.... are there any other options? - Does anyone make a 28" blade?
>What do people recommend in the way of hilts/components - again my
>previous experience with Dennis Graves products leads me to look
>closely at the ZWA Dennis Graves Smallsword. - Has anyone tried these?
>What are people using and how do they find them in handling and wear terms?
>
>Hope the forum can help
>
>Thanks & bye for now
>
>David Laloum
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