[Low-Tech] Smallsword with the Bronze Age 'Rapier?'

[Anthony]

Originally Posted by Fred Brackin

Before this thread vanishes completely I want to pose the question of "What about fencing with shortswords?".

Smallswords were fairly long and narrow blades, unclear how well it would translate to a shorter, thicker blade, but I'd probably just say you can fence with any balanced blade as long as you have 150% of its required ST.