Beautifully crafted 17th Century rapier with a very complex hilt and faceted pommel.

Fully tempered 90cm x 2cm x 0.5cm blade features a wide fuller for lightness and strength.

Hand-wound silver plated wire grip with woven wire rings top and bottom.

Overall length 117cm.

Weight 1.1kg.

Top quality genuine leather scabbard with deeply engraved floral pattern on the throat and tip.

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Expertly crafted swept and twisted metal basket.

Extended custom engraved ricasso gives extra strength.

Heavily carved horn grip with steel accent wire provides a firm grip.

Hand forged high carbon steel 95cm blade with flattened oval cross section.

Includes leather scabbard with twisted metal accents.

Overall length 112cm.

Weight 1.25kg.

This is a real masterpiece.

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Typical thrusting sword with a narrow blade and sharp tip.

Separate cross guard and knuckle guard with side rings.

Well balanced for sword use.

Wire bound handle with brass pommel.

High carbon steel 98cm x 2.5cm tapered blade.

Total length 112cm.

Weight 1.15kg – with scabbard 1.8kg.

Has leather bound scabbard with matching brass parts.

This is very nice.

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Flamboyant example of a similar rapier currently housed in the Royal Armouries (formerly the Tower of London).

Beautifully formed hilt is both eye catching and functional.

Forward plates show lavish birds amongst foliage.

Bars on the guard are slender both defending the hand and having an upward loop to catch the opponents blade.

The 2.5cm x 103cm blade is etched on both sides of the ricasso with the Latin phrase CHRISTUS IMPERIT – ‘Christ Commands’.

Overall length 119.3cm.

Weight 1.4kg.

Comes with matching scabbard.

Striking.

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Efficient hand-to-hand combat weapon with graceful, artistic lines.

Perfectly suited for swift moves during a duel.

Three ringed swept hilt with a wire wrapped bone grip.

Suitably tempered blade 99cm x 2cm x 0.5cm.

Overall length 117cm.

Weight 1kg.

Matching scabbard included.

Coordinating dagger available.

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Derived from the Italian’s first form of fighting with a rapier and dagger, referred to as the ‘Florentine ‘style.

This style is thought to be the most difficult form of duelling and is used in all European countries.

‘Aged look’ long quillions for added protection and a beautiful hilt.

Well tempered high carbon steel blade 90cm x 2cm x 0.5cm.

Overall length 114cm. Weight 1.1kg.

Comes with matching scabbard.

Matching dagger available.

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Known as the Left Hand or ‘Ring Hilt’ dagger.
Often worn on the back tilting to the left for easy access.

Parts are steel and the bone grip is wrapped in wire for a good grasp.

Bone handle may vary in colour (white to tan) as it is a natural material.

Comes with a scabbard.

Overall length 31cm.

Weight 0.45kg.

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Carried without armour and worn with ordinary civilian attire.

This version has a long quillion that deflects swords and protects the hand with extra counter guards off the half hilt.

Quality stainless steel 91cm x 2.5cm tapered blade.

Wire bound handle and steel pommel.

Has a leather bound steel scabbard.

Overall length 112cm.

Weight 1.15kg – with scabbard 1.8kg.

Out there.

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Transitional period when sword makers left off bars of earlier rapiers for easier carrying.

Original in Castle Saint Agnew, Rome.

Classic sword rapier type blade 94cm x 3cm wide.

Overall length 110cm. Weight 1kg.

Includes scabbard.

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Carried at the back for a left hand draw.

Often brought into play with the rapier for a two handed fighting style.

The 43cm blade has cutouts and notches to slow or disrupt the opponents blade.

The hand is well protected by the knuckle bow.

Overall length 58cm.

Weight 0.8kg.

Comes with leather covered scabbard and steel parts.

Essential addition to the rapier

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