Spanish Basket Rapier with Sheath

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Spanish basket rapier with scabbard



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 reconstruction of a classic Spanish arrow-hilt rapier from the Renaissance has a narrow, double-edged blade made of EN45 spring steel with a diamond-shaped cross-section and a pointed tip. The cutting edges are not sharpened and the continuous blade tang is screwed into the end of the handle. The complex and elegant hilt with lock, temples and S-shaped guard rings is made of stainless steel, as is the pommel. The handle section consists of a wooden core with a twisted steel wire winding.



A black stitched leather case with mouthpiece and steel cap is included.



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), stainless steel guard and knob, wooden handle with wire wrap

- Total length: approx. 100cm

- Blade length: approx. 85 cm including ricasso (approx. 77 cm without)

- Blade thickness: approx. 3.5 mm (cutting edges approx. 1 mm)

- Handle length: approx. 21 cm from the lowest guard ring to the tip of the pommel (handle section approx. 9.5 cm)

- Maximum blade width: approx. 2.3 cm.
- Center of gravity: approx. 11.5 cm in front of the guard

- Includes leather sheath with steel hardware.
- 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 taking care of the blade 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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