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SH1024 Renaissance Style Swept Hilt Rapier

SH1024 Renaissance Style Swept Hilt Rapier

Swept Hilt 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. This model features a well-balanced high-carbon steel blade with a solid steel basket (not plated) and a hardwood grip.



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SH1027 Swept Hilt Rapier

SH1027 Swept Hilt Rapier

Swept Hilt 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 typically originated in Toledo or Solingen and would be hilted by regional smiths, resulting in many hilt styles



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SH1029 Main Gauche

SH1029 Main Gauche

The Main Gauche or left-hand dagger was used in combination with the rapier, providing and added dimension of both offense and defense. This Main Gauche is typical of an early 17th Century piece, with strong quillons for parrying, a ring guard for hand protection and a wire grip for secure handling



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SH1032 Renaissance Style Fencing Rapier

SH1032 Renaissance Style Fencing Rapier

Fencing in the Renaissance style is rapidly growing in popularity, combining the quickness of light blades with the structure and spirit of the duel



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SH1032B Renaissance Style Fencing Rapier

SH1032B Renaissance Style Fencing Rapier

Fencing in the Renaissance style is rapidly growing in popularity, combining the quickness of light blades with the structure and spirit of the duel



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SH1092 Bone Handled Swept Hilt Rapier

SH1092 Bone Handled Swept Hilt Rapier

Swept Hilt 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



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SH2197 Main Gauche (Matches SH1092)

SH2197 Main Gauche (Matches SH1092)

The Main Gauche, or left hand dagger, was often used with the rapier, providing an added dimension in both offense and defense, and the “Schools of Fence” which proliferated in Europe during this period taught the use of the two weapons in combination



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SH2035 "Taza" Cup Hilt Rapier

SH2035 "Taza" Cup Hilt Rapier

Long extolled as the pinnacle of rapier design, the “Spanish” or “Cup-Hilt” rapier undoubtedly combined style and function very effectively in 17th century Europe



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SH2204 Torino Rapier

SH2204 Torino Rapier

Based on models of 17 th century swept-hilt rapiers of Italian ancestry and combining the better features of several pieces, our Torino Rapier (SH2204) with matching main gauche (SH2207) is sure to become the standard by which all others are measured



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SH2204N Torino Rapier Antiqued

SH2204N Torino Rapier Antiqued

Based on models of 17 th century swept-hilt rapiers of Italian ancestry and combining the better features of several pieces, our Torino Rapier (SH2204) with matching main gauche (SH2207) is sure to become the standard by which all others are measured



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SH2205 Soligen Rapier

SH2205 Soligen Rapier

Based on models of 17th century swept-hilt rapiers of Germanic ancestry, our Solingen Rapier (SH2205) with matching main gauche (SH2208) is an excellent rendition of the timely originals. The blades are constructed of forged high-carbon steel and are equipped with leather scabbards



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SH2205N Soligen Rapier Antiqued

SH2205N Soligen Rapier Antiqued

Based on models of 17th century swept-hilt rapiers of Germanic ancestry, our Solingen Rapier (SH2205) with matching main gauche (SH2208) is an excellent rendition of the timely originals. The blades are constructed of forged high-carbon steel and are equipped with leather scabbards



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SH2208N Solingen Main Gauche (antiqued)

SH2208N Solingen Main Gauche (antiqued)

Replicated from a 17th century German piece, our Solingen Rapier and matching Main Gauche exhibit the “blade-catcher” style of quillons used throughout northern Europe.



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SH2206 Gustav Rapier

SH2206 Gustav Rapier

King Gustav II Adolf (1594-1632) was monarch of Sweden from 1611-1632. In 1630 as a defensive maneuver, King Gustav II entered the Thirty Years’ War to secure the Swedish state and church from danger. An excellent military tactician, Gustav led an army of unusual quality



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SH2209N Gustav Main Gauche (antiqued)

SH2209N Gustav Main Gauche (antiqued)

The Gustav Rapier and Main Gauche replicate weapons used by King Gustav Adolf II, who ruled Sweden in the early part of the 17th century.



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SH2206N Gustav Rapier Antiqued

SH2206N Gustav Rapier Antiqued

King Gustav II Adolf (1594-1632) was monarch of Sweden from 1611-1632. In 1630 as a defensive maneuver, King Gustav II entered the Thirty Years’ War to secure the Swedish state and church from danger. An excellent military tactician, Gustav led an army of unusual quality



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SH1098 Practical Rapier 43" Blade

SH1098 Practical Rapier 43" Blade

The Practical Rapier utilizes the popular hilt from the 1027S-GT Rapier, modified to accomodate our SCA-approved 43" Schlager blade (see Model 1098-GT for the 37" length).

 



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SH1099 Practical Rapier 37" Blade

SH1099 Practical Rapier 37" Blade

The Practical Rapier utilizes the popular hilt from the 1027S-GT Rapier, modified to accomodate our SCA-approved 37" Schlager blade (see Model 1099-GT for the 43" length).



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SH1031 Trident Main Gauche

SH1031 Trident Main Gauche

The Main Gauche or left-hand dagger was used in conjunction with the rapier, providing an added dimension in both offense and defense. Replicating a 17th century museum piece, our Trident Main Gauche (1031-GT) illustrates the skill and ingenuity of the bladesmiths of the period



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