Product description
An impressive rapier by Windlass Steelcrafts, made after historical swords from the 17th century. Such rapiers were mainly used for dueling. Aristocrats mainly wore rapiers as a fashion object. A rapier like this would give the owner a lot of prestige in the 17th century. The sublime basket of this rapier is made of swept and twisted steel. The beautiful black horn grip with steel wire spirals emphasizes the twisted steel of the basket. It feels comfortable in the hand during sword fighting. The pommel also consists of twisted shapes. The basket protects the hand during a duel. The ricasso is beautifully engraved with classicist art motifs in Renaissance style. This replica rapier is delivered including a scabbard. The semi-sharp blade is forged from tempered 1065 carbon steel with a hardness of 48-52 HRC. A great sword for on the wall and sword collectors, also great for a three Musketeers Cosplay Costume or for reenactment of the Medici and other aristocratic families. When you blunten the blade, you can use it as a training sword and for Historical European Martial Arts.
