Deschaux Rapier circa 1590

Deschaux Rapier circa 1590

With its graceful, artistic lines, the rapier has always been a romantic symbol of the Renaissance. The reality is that the rapier is a very deadly hand-to-hand combat weapon, perfectly suited for the swift moves of the duellists of the day. Many hilt forms were tried early on like this three ringed swept hilt. The grip is bone, with a wire wrapping, making for a very secure grip. This is a light, fast and deadly sword with a classical design. 

• Overall length approx. 1162mm
• Blade length (up to basket/hilt) approx. 941mm
• Length of the cross guard approx. 252mm
• The hilt is approx. 190mm long and approx. 135mm deep
• The pommel is approx. 57mm long and 32.3mm in diameter
• The diameter of the handle is approx. 27,5mm
• Blade width at the hilt approx. 19,3mm
• Blade thickness at the hilt approx. 4.5mm
• Blade width 100mm off the blade point approx. 11.8mm
• Blade thickness 100mm off the blade point approx. 3,85mm
• Distance between the cross guard and the pommel (handle length) is approx. 93mm
• POB approx. 100mm
• Blade made of High Carbon Steel 1065
• Steel hardness 48-52 HRC
• The blade is not sharpened but is blunt neither, the striking edge thickness is about 1.0mm
• Weight of the sword without scabbard approx. 1196 g
• Weight of the scabbard approx. 148 g
• Even if this is a fully functional sword, it cannot be used in combat shows, historical reenactment or similar for safety reasons!

Specs can vary slightly from rapier to rapier.

This rapier is likewise suitable for beginners and advanced fighters. With high-quality carbon steel blades which hardly show any scratches when used against other blades. The pommels are riveted at the end of the tang.