I do agree with you about the jack of plates it totally passed my mind when it came to the weight of the jack of plates so I will change that. Again I do agree with you about the rapier but I wanted to use the 17th century variant as it is my preferred weapon for a one on one duel. As the cutting abilities of the 16th century sidesword is minimal at best and would do little more than annoy anyone that you are fighting. Maybe if the powers that be allow it I may adjust her gear and add another weapon, her gear is relatively light so an extra 5lbs. or 8lbs. won't be much of a bother.