Darkwood Armory sidesword: Dimensions question

[JeremyDillon]

I'm considering a purchase of a Darkwood Armory sword and I'm wondering (as there are no full profile photos of the blade available on the site) about the dimensions of their sidesword blade. From what I can see in the photos on the site, the blade doesn't appear much broader than the rapier blades available from them, and I'm wondering if these blades really represent what is defined by ARMA as a cut-and-thrust sword. The profile of the blade is as follows:
1&1/4 inches wide tapering to about 1/2 inches in lengths between 30-38 inches.
Any help would be appreciated, I don't want to get this sword and then discover that it's inadequate for C&T practice.

[Jonathan Hopkins]

Here is a link to a review of one of Darkwood's sideswords: http://www.myarmoury.com/review_dw_ss.html

Jonathan

[JeremyDillon]

Here is a link to a review of one of Darkwood's sideswords: http://www.myarmoury.com/review_dw_ss.html

Jonathan

Hey thanks, unfortunately, this sword is mounted with a backsword blade which is considerably broader than the sidesword blade in question.

[Allen Johnson]

the problem with just those simple measurements is that you dont know how gradual the taper it. What makes a C&T blade cut is that it has more mass near the tip. Look at the CASI Practical Sidesword... its quite wide at the base and tapers to a blunted tip...just like the Darkwood. However, its got this dramatic cut out about halfway down the blade which makes it more closley resemble certain smallsword blades.

[JeremyDillon]

That's exactly the problem with thier website, it's very vague about blade measurments. Because of this and poor (i.e. nonexistant) customer service, I've actually decided to splurge for a Arms and Armor Serinissima Rapier (http://www.armor.com/rapier212.html).

[JeremyDillon]

That's exactly the problem with thier website, it's very vague about blade measurments. Because of this and poor (i.e. nonexistant) customer service, I've actually decided to splurge for a Arms and Armor Serinissima Rapier ( http://www.armor.com/rapier212.html ).

[Allen Johnson]

looks nice...I've always wanted to give their Cavalier Rapier a try. You'll have to let us know how it handles.

[JeremyDillon]

looks nice...I've always wanted to give their Cavalier Rapier a try. You'll have to let us know how it handles.

Actually I've managed to change my mind (again) and will actually now be purchasing the A&A Cavalier Rapier. I decided to switch because I wanted a weapon that was a bit "cuttier" than the Serenissima rapier appeared to be. I'll be sure to let you all know how it handles when it arrives.