Functional Rapiers

Fencing in the Renaissance style plays a prominent part in historical re-enactment, combining the quickness of light blades with the structu.... read more

Replicated from a 17th century German piece, our Solingen Rapier and matching Main Gauche exhibit the “blade-catcher” style of quillons used.... read more

The Gustav Rapier replicates the weapon used by King Gustav Adolf II, who ruled Sweden in the early part of the 17th century. The shell guar.... read more

The Side Sword was a military sword of the 16th and 17th century Renaissance period that also achieved popularity among civilians, due to it.... read more

Based on models of 17th century swept-hilt rapiers of Italian ancestry, our Torino Rapier exhibits the classic straight crossguard styling p.... read more

The practical cup hilt is designed for the rapier fencer or performer with a preference for the cup-hilt style who wishes to spar in saftey,.... read more

Fencing in the Renaissance style is rapidly growing in popularity, combining the quickness of light blades with the structure and spirit of .... read more

Swept Hilt Rapiers trace their origins to early 17th century Europe, where swordplay with the Rapier was considered an essential part of a g.... read more

With its graceful, artistic lines, the rapier has always been a chivalrous symbol of the Renaissance. The reality is that the rapier is a ve.... read more

This "antiqued" version of the Solingen Swept-Hilt Rapier features a hilt finish, developed by Hanwei, that allows a museum-quality patina t.... read more