Economy Shell – Hilt

3 reviews for Economy Shell – Hilt

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   Rated 5 out of 5

   Adam – December 24, 2020

   this guard is simply amazing. I have been using it since I received it and I couldn’t be happier. one thing those if you plan on using this id suggest wearing gloves because the steel is blackened underneath the shell and it will rub off and get on your hands or gloves in my case. this little criticism i hope doesn’t ruin your idea about getting this guard because if so buy it you will be happy with it especially if you a slowly buying pieces until you have a whole rapier.

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     Lesley Wilson – March 17, 2021

     The steel is oiled with wax to keep it from rusting – that’s probably what is on your gloves. Thank you!

2. 

   Rated 5 out of 5

   Romana – March 16, 2021

   Durable, handsome, and protective. Very much like the Bilbo guard featured here in the WMA section but with more character and ambidextrous hand coverage. Great customer service too!

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   Rated 5 out of 5

   baoquoctran03 – September 5, 2023

   Great hand protection and looks great!
   I put in some elbow grease and sanded the shell to look nice and shiny, though the grooves in the shell are quite hard to get into with the sandpaper and to oil.
   Been using this guard for a year and it gives great protection for my forward presenting style. It is comparatively heavy compared to other rapiers I’ve fenced with, but still well within usability (you’ll just get stronger).
   Occasionally I’ll need to file off some burrs on the quillions or edges of the hilt after heavy sparring, but the metal is overall solid!