Musketeer Rapier - temporarily unavailable I.33 Note: As a long hafted

Note: As a long hafted wooden handled weapon there will be variations in the straightness of the haft

creating an exceptional fighting sword with fearsome cutting ability and excellent point control for the thrust

This piece has a cast steel head with an integral socket and has a flattened diamond cross-section

Based on Original: Circa 1560-70 German

Use of the sword in one hand like this is described in the manuals of the period and excellent examples of how that is done can be found on the excellent blog and site at Dimicator Medieval Swordplay

Musketeer Rapier - temporarily unavailable I.33 Note: As a long haftedThis piece is temporarily unavailable as a stock item. Check out our blog post here explaining the situation and about placing a reserve order or if you are sure that is what you would like to do send us a message here. Circa 1560, Saxon. Dresden Rstkammer (M47 1947) Overall length: 43" Blade Length: 35. 5" Blade Width: 1. 09" A combination of spectacular style and deadly utility make this rapier a bold addition to any gentleman's costume. The