Edged Rapier

[Fred Brackin]

Originally Posted by Anders

That makes no sense. The reason fencing weapons can't parry flails is that they are thin and flimsy. The skill used doesn't influence blade width.

I think it could influence what part of the blade is being parried with.

In Rapier mode the blade is fully extended and even horizontal and weapons are deflected with the "foible".

In Broadsword mode the stance is not so thrust heavy and weapons can be deflected with the "forte" which is the stronger and stiffer part of the blade nearer the hilt.