Renaissance Style Swept Hilt Rapier

Our Renaissance-style Swept Hilt Rapiers trace their origins to early 17th century Europe, where swordplay with the Rapier was considered an essential part of a gentlemans education and was often used in resolving gentlemanly disagreements. Blades generally originated in one of the blade making centers such as Toledo or Solingen, but many differences in styling and hilt materials resulted from the local manufacture of hilts all over Europe.
The Main Gauche, or left hand dagger, was often used with the rapier, providing an added dimension in both offense and defense, and the Schools of Fence which proliferated in Europe during this period taught the use of the two weapons in combination. The Main Gauche would often match the Rapier in styling, while incorporating features which maximized the effectiveness of the piece.

Key Features:

Authentic historical design

Steel basket

Rigid scabbard

Specifications:

Overall length:  44 3/4"
Blade length:  36 5/8"
Weight:  2lb 1oz
Point of Balance:  3"
Point of Percussion:  27"
Width at Guard:  .75"
Width at Tip:  .40"
Thickness at Guard:  .24"
Thickness at Tip:  .10"
Weight in box:  5lb 2oz
Box height:  46"
Box width:  8"