This Swept-Hilt Rapier features classical lines, with a forged 1566 high-carbon steel flex-tempered live blade, a stainless steel hilt for ease maintenance and a bone grip. The hilt is of the same size as the museum piece on which it is based, providing an authentic “feel” in the user’s hand and weight and balance also match originals.

Our Renaissance-style Rapiers trace their origins to early 17th century Europe, where swordplay with the Rapier was considered an essential part of a gentleman’s 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.
 
Overall: 45 3/8“, 115cm
Blade Length: 36 5/8“, 93cm
Handle Length: 5 3/4", 14.5cm
Weight: 2lb 2oz, 960 grams
Width at Guard: 20 mm
Width at Tip: 8 mm
Thickness at Guard: 6 mm
Thickness at Tip: 2.5 mm
Blade Steel: 1566 

Specs will vary slightly
from piece to piece.