Product Overview
The Steel Swept Hilt Rapier is a hand-forged sword featuring a 1075 high-carbon steel blade with a diamond cross section that provides both rigidity and flexibility in use. Its elegant all-steel swept guard and ornate pommel are paired with a real bleached, polished bone grip, giving each sword a distinctive appearance due to the natural variations in the bone. Measuring 43-3/4 inches overall, the rapier is supplied with a full leather scabbard fitted with a steel throat and shoe for an authentic finish.
Swept hilt rapiers were especially popular during the late 16th and early 17th centuries, when complex hand guards were developed to provide greater protection for the sword hand during civilian duels and fencing. The diamond cross-section blade offered a balance of strength and flexibility, making this style of rapier well suited to thrust-oriented swordsmanship. This reproduction reflects the defining characteristics of the historical swept hilt rapier.
An excellent choice for collectors, historical fencing enthusiasts, Renaissance displays, reenactments, and period décor, the Steel Swept Hilt Rapier combines traditional craftsmanship with classic Renaissance styling. Its detailed construction and included leather scabbard make it a striking addition to any European arms collection.
Product Specifications
- Blade Material: Hand-forged 1075 high-carbon steel
- Blade Profile: Diamond cross section
- Guard: All-steel swept hilt
- Pommel: Ornate steel pommel
- Handle/Grip: Real bleached, polished bone
- Scabbard: Full leather scabbard with steel throat and shoe
- Overall Length: 43-3/4 inches
- Edge: Factory sharpened
- Note: Bone is a natural material; color and grain may vary, making each grip unique.
- Ideal For: Collectors, historical fencing, Renaissance reenactments, historical displays, and decorative presentation
