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Welcome David. I would agree with your thought but would add one element to it. And that is publication (or distribution). Unless the public sees it, they won't be aware of it. 99% of the movie going public is not going to check an ARMA forum to see details on the latest sword movie they just saw ...

Based on people I know having done test-thrusting with rapiers on meat, I have seen in video and had it told to me that there is almost no effort whatsoever required to either penetrate flesh, nor withdraw the weapon, thus having something that "makes penetrating and withdrawing easier" seems ...

I have wondered if the wavy blade allows more penetration (much like an arrow in flight wobbles to give it more penetration) and easier withdrawal from an opponent's body (the same affect as the arrow only in reverse).

I would love to have an organized event where a group of us could purchase ...

This may sound silly, but hear me out.

I think that the best way to influence the lamestream media is to simply continue doing what we do best - study and learn.

I believe, and I may be wrong, but the more confident we become in our martial crafts, the rest of the world will begin to catch on ...