Museum Replicas 3-Ring Swept Hilt Rapier & Scabbard

French Deschaux Rapier, Circa 1590

1065 High Carbon Spring Steel

Historically Accurate, 16th Century

SALE! This is a display item from this year\'s Renaissance Fair. It picked up a little corrosion but I\'ve cleaned and oiled it. Now it needs a good home and some TLC! I don\'t want to let it just sit around until next year. Take 25% off the manufacturer\'s suggested retail price of $265.00, and much more off the price this rare design goes for most places!

With its graceful, artistic lines, the rapier has always been a romantic symbol of the Renaissance. The reality is that the rapier is a very deadly hand-to-hand combat weapon, perfectly suited for the swift moves of the duelists of the day. Many hilt forms were tried early on like this three ringed swept hilt. The bone grip is wire wrapping, making for a very secure grip. This is a light, fast and deadly sword with a classical design. Made by Windlass Steelcrafts. Includes scabbard. Note: Bone is a natural material and color may vary from off white to tan.

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Made In India by Windlass Steelcraft.

Specifications:

Overall Length: 46\"
Blade Length: 37\"

Blade Width at Guard: 3/4\"

Blade Thickness at Guard: 3/16\"

Grip Length: 3-1/2\"
Overall Weight: 2 lb, 8 ozs

Other features include a very nice leather wrapped scabbard with metal throat and tip. Not it\'s designed true to period so that the ricasso of the rapier is exposed, the part of the sword that the index finger is wound around for greater control. 4.7/5 star reviews, the only negatives being that the stock photos don\'t show the current design of the hilt (my photos do) and that it\'s too long :) You may recall though rapiers are like that, makes them better for stabbing people from far away :)

Comments:This is an impressive weapon by any standard. Elegant but this recreation will allow you to also appreciate how powerful and deadly! By far one of the best looking of any of the rapiers on the market today at a great price. I often see this rapier advertised as being custom forged or an antique. These are my photos of the actual rapier I\'m selling btw. so you know exactly what you\'re getting.I\'m a collector and a weekend warrior, active in my local HEMA group and Renaissance Fair. I only list what I own and can personally recommend.Item guaranteed authentic, new in box and direct from manufacturer.See my seller ratings and buy with confidence, plus super fast shipping. Any questions please ask, I\'m happy to help.