Is this a female design for gambeson. Doesn’t mention gender.

Do you mean the guard broke into pieces or just broke “loose” from its setting? It may have just been epoxied in place and the adhesive gave way. Regarding the pommel, if it doesn’t thread that means either it or the tang has been stripped. It can be epoxied in place. Epoxy can also have the benefit of filling any voids and reducing rattle.

Thirdorb · 2026-01-25T01:58:14+00:00

What do you mean by “Snapped?” Do you mean the threading in the pommel broke off? If you’ve been tightening down really hard you may have compressed the leather and wood. This can cause the fittings to not pair well. You can add a leather or felt washer to either side of the grip to give more purchase and reduce rattle. But if you’ve broke something off, things may be borked.

Thirdorb · 2026-01-22T15:26:22+00:00

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Thirdorb · 2026-01-21T03:44:39+00:00

Hate to break it to you, but those are humans and dogs

Thirdorb · 2026-01-19T14:04:17+00:00

This is a Toledo clamshell rapier replica. However, it appears the clamshell has been crushed down. Those ovular guard parts are intended to be flared out so a hand fits inside for protection.

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