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european swept hilt rapier

The Swept Hilt Rapier from Kingston Arms has a 24 1/4" high carbon steel blade with matte stainless steel guard.

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Blades generally originated in one of the blade making centers such as Toledo or Solingen, but many differences in styling and hilt materials resulted from the local manufacture of hilts all over Europe.

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Our Renaissance-style Rapiers trace their origins to early 17th century Europe, where swordplay with the Rapier was considered an essential part of a gentleman’s education and was often used in resolving gentlemanly disagreements.

renaissance swept hilt rapier

The Kingston Arms Rapier features improvements on the guard design where it joins the blade for more strength and reenforcement for the thrusts. The stainless steel guard and pommel are matte finished.

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Stainless steel guard and pommel for easy maintenance.

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The Kingston Arms Rapier features improvements on the guard design where it joins the blade for more strength and reinforcement for the thrusts.


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