Military Sword Rapier

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Gun power has started to rule the battlefield, but loading a gun was a time consuming process, so a soldier still needed a good sword like this one. The blade is a classic sword rapier type, long but able to deliver a sound cut as well as a thrust. The hilt reflects a transitional period when swordmakers left off the bars of earlier rapier hilts to make it easier to carry, and where working toward the modern military sword hilt. This kind of sword was used all over Europe and the new world. The original is in the castle Saint Angew, Rome. The parts are steel and the grip is wood wrapped in flat leather lacing for a firm grip.Overall 43 1/4" with a 37" high carbon steel blade. Made by Windlass Steelcrafts. Includes Scabbard.2 lbs. 4 oz.


Specifications

Reliks Product ID 2788
Manufacturer SKU 501044