Musketeer Rapier - temporarily unavailable I.33 This style of weapon would

This style of weapon would have been used in the period around the 1st Century

these are essentially cutting swords

Use of the sword in one hand like this is described in the manuals of the period and excellent examples of how that is done can be found on the excellent blog and site at Dimicator Medieval Swordplay

creating an exceptional fighting sword with fearsome cutting ability and excellent point control for the thrust

It is mounted on a hand selected ash haft created for the axe

Musketeer Rapier - temporarily unavailable I.33 This style of weapon wouldThis piece is temporarily unavailable as a stock item. Check out our blog post here explaining the situation and about placing a reserve order or if you are sure that is what you would like to do send us a message here. Circa 1560, Saxon. Dresden Rstkammer (M47 1947) Overall length: 43" Blade Length: 35. 5" Blade Width: 1. 09" A combination of spectacular style and deadly utility make this rapier a bold addition to any gentleman's costume. The