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Pappenheimer Sword Rapier

Pappenheimer Sword Rapier

Pappenheimer Sword Rapier
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With its dashing good looks, the rapier became the weapon of choice for the civilian gentry, but the military never fully adopted it except as a dress item. However, it was obvious that the hand protection the new sword afforded was something that would be useful in battle. Since armor was in decline, blades could be slimmer. Sword designers conjured up a magic combination- a rapier style guard with a blade somewhere between a rapier and cutting sword. The sword rapier became the sword of choice for most of the military. It was carried by many combatants in the Thirty Years War (1618-1648 AD). The Pappenheimer was light, flexible, capable of both cut and thrust and yet not too heavy for good point work. Hilt is ambidextrous. Grip is wire wrapped wood. Guard and pommel are both steel. Scabbard is leather with steel mounts. An historically important sword and one that belongs in a collection of edged weapons. Made by Windlass Steelcrafts. Scabbard included. Circa 1630. Overall-45". Blade -36" long, 1 1/4" wide. Wt.-3 lbs.

Specifications

Reliks Product ID 1682
Manufacturer SKU 500248