History and Some Collectible Rapiers

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RAPIERS
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What is a Rapier?

• Rapiers is a long, narrow sword with a fairly
  edgeless blade, a tapering cross-section and a
  very sharp point.
• The rapiers may differ in their lengths, shapes,
  width and hilt configurations.
• Overall, a rapier fast thrusting weapon that is
  thin and light to handle and ideal for unarmored
  one-to-one combat.

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Earlier Versions

• The earlier versions introduced in the 15th
  century were deemed suitable for both military
  and civilian use because of its limited slashing
  and slicing.
• They had sharp edges but were meant for thrusting
  exclusively.
• The sharp edges meant to discourage the opponent
  from grabbing the Rapier with their off hand.
• Some evidence shows that the sharp edges allowed
  easy sliding into the body.

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The Evolution

• At first, the Rapier was a offense weapon and an
  additional dagger or buckler shield in the left
  hand was used to parry.
• With the decrease in size and increase in the
  agility of the Rapier, parrying using the blade
  itself was introduced. This meant more contact
  with the opponents blade and hence, more hand
  wounds. This led to the addition of crosses and
  rings to the Rapier for protecting the hands.
• The protections then evolved into more elaborate
  spiraling crosses and swept hilts.
• Later, the wielders opted for a more practical
  cup hilt. A cup hilt was a less aesthetic curved
  metal disk above the cross.

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Renaissance Rapier Swept Hilt Sword - Spiral

• https//swordsswords.com/swords/rapiers/renaissanc
  e-rapier-swept-hilt-sword-spiral.html
• Inspired by exquisite hand forged designs of the
  finest sword smiths in Renaissance Europe.
• Having a piercing reach of 3 foot makes it
  perfect for fencing and sparring across long
  distances.
• The stylish spiral-inspired knuckle guard
  provides protection to the bearers hand.
• The deluxe-three branch adds to its beauty.
• A rubber handle along with a metal wire wrapping
  provides great grip, making it very comfortable
  to use.

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Fully Functional Golden Swept Hilt Rapier

• https//swordsswords.com/swords/rapiers/fully-func
  tional-golden-swept-hilt-rapier.html
• This Rapier comes with a brass swept hilt and
  pommel.
• The Copper color wire wrapped grip not only makes
  it comfortable for use but also highly
  accentuates the brass.
• Ideal for perfecting lunge and arrow techniques,
  the blade is made from EN45 carbon steel
• The blade is oiled to prevent it from rusting and
  comes with a wooden scabbard for additional
  protection.

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Medieval Renaissance S Guard Spanish Rapier Sword

• https//swordsswords.com/swords/rapiers/medieval-r
  enaissance-s-guard-spanish-rapier-sword.html
• It is Carbon Steel Rapier inspired from 17th
  century Spanish swept-hilt rapiers.
• The blade constructed from high-carbon steel with
  a full ridge line running down its middle and is
  ideal for both cutting actions and forward range
  stabs.
• It has a hand forged, smelt welded steel guard
  with S-curved quillons for hand protection and
  increase in strength of grip.
• The wooden handle is stitched with leather by
  polished steel fittings and then wrapped with
  brass wire.
• The pommel has a round knob design with mirror
  polish making it aesthetically appealing and also
  providing a great grip.

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• https//swordsswords.com/swords/rapiers.html