STEEL SWEPT HILT RAPIER Renaissance Sword Scabbard

Elegant Silver Swept Hilt Rapier This beautiful rapier is based upon a 17th century European design. The stainless steel blade has a mirror finish. The wire and twisted steel wrapped grip is surrounded by an elegant swept guard. A leather scabbard with metal fittings is included. This item is new and securely packaged. Please see the detailed pictures below. Overall length (sword in scabbard) : 45" Sword length : 43" Blade length : 36 1/2" Blade width (at widest point) : 3/4" Handle length : 5 3/4" Guard width: 8 1/4" (All measurements are approximate.) The rapier is a light-weight sword originally carried by gentlemen as a dress sword. With the development of the art of fencing, the blade became narrower and lighter. This sword's primary use was for thrusts, with the point of the blade being the main instrument of attack. The arms of the hilt and side guards protected the hands of the sword bearer. Sword play with the rapier was considered an essential part of a gentleman's educ ... Read More