1. Home
  2. Swords
  3. Rapiers
  4. The Rheinfelden Sword
The Rheinfelden Sword

The Rheinfelden Sword

The Rheinfelden Sword
This item can not be ordered at this time. It has been discontinued and can only be found through external links to our website.

Because the rapier was almost useless as a military weapon, the variant known as a sword rapier was developed. With the preferred method of parry to the outside, guards were made to cover the hand only on that side. This also allowed the sword to lie closer to the body, making it easier to carry and draw. We named this sword the Rheinfelden, after the battle in 1638. Rheinfelden was besieged by the German Protestant forces, but the Imperialist Bavarian forces attacked as the Germans were crossing a river and caught them by surprise. The Duke of Saxe-Wiemar however, was able to disengage and march down river, cross back over, and attack the Imperialist army from the rear and route them. We feel sure that this type of sword was carried by many of the men on either side. This functional sword is made by Windlass Steelcrafts, the blade is high carbon steel. Includes scabbard. 43" overall, blade 36", wt. 2 lbs. 6 oz.

Specifications

Reliks Product ID 1687
Manufacturer SKU 500478