Ribbed Shell Swept Hilt Rapier
Product number:
13852
Product information "Ribbed Shell Swept Hilt Rapier"
The new Ribbed Shell Swept Hilt Rapier from Cold Steel with an overall length of approx 128 cm.
This rapier is made from 1055 Carbon steel.
A leather scabbard with steel fittings is within the scope of supply.
According to most historians the Rapier first appeared on the sword scene in the late 14th century and held sway in most of Europe until the late 16th century except in Spain where it endured clear into the 18th century. The reason for its long reign as the civilian weapon of choice for self-defense and duelling can be tied to its two major advantages.
First its long, slim, double edged blade was ideal for delivering point oriented blows at a great distance while still being able to deliver a stinging cut. And secondly, its continually evolving hilt of rings, bars, quillions, shells and eventually, an intricately chiseled cup offered excellent protection (especially now that the armoured gauntlet had been abandoned) and shed, caught or deflected blows at the sword hand and forearm with great aplomb.
Sadly, while never proven ineffective or obsolete, the rapier eventually succumbed to the dictates of fashion and gave way to the emerging small sword. Happily Cold Steel has chosen to revive the Rapier with our own interpretation designed by Dave Baker. The long, narrow blade is fully sharpened and beautifully polished with a single wide fuller at the forte to assure perfect balance. The hilt also reflects the best in craftsmanship and materials fashioned from stainless steel featuring a classic ribbed shell and multiple bars, quillions and knuckle bow for unparalleled hard protection. The grip itself is made of wood covered with rich black ray skin and decorative wire and terminates in a heavy ribbed pommel that serves as a counter balance to our Rapier's long blade.
This sword fits to the Ribbed Shell Rapier Companion Dagger # 13851.
Details:
Weight: approx. 1233 g
Overall Length: approx. 128 cm
Blade Length: approx. 105.5 cm
Blade Material: 1055 Carbon
Handle Length: approx. 22.9 cm
Scabbard: Leather Scabbard with steel fittings
According to most historians the Rapier first appeared on the sword scene in the late 14th century and held sway in most of Europe until the late 16th century except in Spain where it endured clear into the 18th century. The reason for its long reign as the civilian weapon of choice for self-defense and duelling can be tied to its two major advantages.
First its long, slim, double edged blade was ideal for delivering point oriented blows at a great distance while still being able to deliver a stinging cut. And secondly, its continually evolving hilt of rings, bars, quillions, shells and eventually, an intricately chiseled cup offered excellent protection (especially now that the armoured gauntlet had been abandoned) and shed, caught or deflected blows at the sword hand and forearm with great aplomb.
Sadly, while never proven ineffective or obsolete, the rapier eventually succumbed to the dictates of fashion and gave way to the emerging small sword. Happily Cold Steel has chosen to revive the Rapier with our own interpretation designed by Dave Baker. The long, narrow blade is fully sharpened and beautifully polished with a single wide fuller at the forte to assure perfect balance. The hilt also reflects the best in craftsmanship and materials fashioned from stainless steel featuring a classic ribbed shell and multiple bars, quillions and knuckle bow for unparalleled hard protection. The grip itself is made of wood covered with rich black ray skin and decorative wire and terminates in a heavy ribbed pommel that serves as a counter balance to our Rapier's long blade.
This sword fits to the Ribbed Shell Rapier Companion Dagger # 13851.
Details:
Weight: approx. 1233 g
Overall Length: approx. 128 cm
Blade Length: approx. 105.5 cm
Blade Material: 1055 Carbon
Handle Length: approx. 22.9 cm
Scabbard: Leather Scabbard with steel fittings
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April 26, 2013 18:43
Formvollendeter Rapier mit bildschöner Griffbearbeitung wozu der Begleitdolch einfach dazugehört.