The cut to the "backyard thrust" was perfect. So good. I was impressed that went as well as it did.

THANK YOU, FOR YOUR DETAILED REVIEW!!...

I'd looked at this one from time to time, very wary about spending the money. Thanks for the good look at it! I do really like the CS Cav Rapier, but it's also not a cutter.

The Cold Steel Colichemarde Smallsword is worth checking out. That's pretty sharp on the edges and tip. More for dissuading other people from grabbing the blade or to assist with thrusts. If you want a thrust only blade then the Cold Steel Smallsword is for you. It's a triangular blade. Designed only for thrusting. It cannot cut. I have the CS Cavalier Rapier. It's nice. Though for some reason it doesn't hold an edge well and the scabbard is not robust. The edge cut through the bottom of the scabbard and the metal tip of the scabbard also came off. I had to tape the metal tip and the damage to the scabbard. I wonder if the edge angle is a factor in edge retention.

Rapier with flat blades can do cuts but they're not your typical cutting off arms/hands cuts, they're meant to do a cut to the face or arteries when opportunities show up which are still devastating. It looked like you were using too much blade to cut, try using 1-3 inches worth focusing with the tip, you'd be surprised with how well they can cut

Thanks for a great vid! Please, what is a better rapier, one you would go with as a preferred alt, now in hindsight?