German Basket Rapier with Scabbard, 17th Century.

Delight in this German Basket Rapier with Sheath, 17th Century.

German basket rapier with scabbard, 17th century



This reconstruction of an early 17th century German arrow-hilt rapier has a narrow, sharply pointed blade made of EN45 spring steel with a diamond-shaped cross-section and a sharp point. The cutting edges are not sharpened and the continuous tang of the blade is screwed into the end of the handle (steel nut). The complex and elegant locking grip with S-shaped guard and one-sided guard ring is made of mild steel, as is the pommel. The handle section consists of a wooden core and a winding of alternating layers of brass wire and laced steel wire. A black leather-covered wooden scabbard with mouth plate and steel cap is included in the scope of delivery.



The rapier first appeared around 1500 and remained the favoured sword of the European nobility and gentry until the end of the 17th century. This one-handed, usually double-edged Renaissance sword with a long, thin blade and a pointed tip was designed primarily as a stabbing weapon but could still be used quite effectively as a cutting weapon. It was used primarily by the nobility for both military and civilian purposes and was usually fitted with a basket, bell or bow-bowl of more or less elaborate design which provided better protection for the hand, whether on the battlefield or in a duel. Spread throughout Europe in a wide variety of forms, this bladed weapon enjoyed great popularity as a fencing, self-defence or dueling weapon and eventually became a status symbol and an indispensable accessory in the wardrobe of every nobleman or official.



This sword is designed as a collector's item or decorative object and is also ideal as an accessory, for example to complete your costume.



Details:

- Material: EN45 spring steel blade (carbon steel, not stainless), mild steel guard and pommel, wooden handle with steel and brass wire wrap

- Total length: approx. 109cm

- Blade length: approx. 92 cm including ricasso (approx. 88 cm without)

- Blade thickness: approx. 6 mm / 3 mm (cutting edges approx. 1 mm)

- Handle length: approx. 21 cm from guard ring to tip of knob (handle section approx. 8 cm)

- Maximum blade width: approx.
- Center of gravity: approx. 6.5 cm in front of the crosspiece

- Incl. wooden case with genuine leather covering and steel fittings

- Weight without cover: approx. 1.1kg

- Weight with case: approx. 1.35 kg



The above specifications may vary slightly from specimen to specimen.



The steel used here is not stainless and may show slight signs of corrosion. We recommend that you take care of the blade and sheath regularly, for example with Ballistol, a universal oil ideal for preserving steel products.



Please note:

This item is only sold to persons over 18 years of age. Please enter your date of birth on our order form. We also require a copy of your ID, driving licence or similar by email, scan, fax or post.

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