17th Century Italian Rapier
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Price range: $260.00 through $324.95
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- Class
- Battle Ready
- Blade
- 1065 High Carbon Steel
- Overall Length
- 45''
- Weight
- 2 lb 10 oz
- Brand
- Windlass Steelcrafts
Overview
17th Century Italian Rapier
A beautifully executed 17th Century rapier with a very complex hilt and faceted pommel. The grip is hand wound with silver plated wire with woven wire rings top and bottom. The hand forged, high carbon steel, fully tempered blade features a wide fuller to lighten and strengthen it for thrusting and the heavy ricasso provides extra strength to the main stress area. Top quality, genuine leather scabbard with deeply engraved floral pattern on the throat and tip. This type of sword was deadly effective as a dueling weapon.
Specifications
Every measurement that matters
- Brand
- Windlass Steelcrafts
- Pommel
- Nut
- Overall Length
- 45''
- Blade Length
- 37 1/2''
- Blade
- 1065 High Carbon Steel
- Weight
- 2 lb 10 oz
- Edge
- Unsharpened
- P.O.B.
- 2''
- Thickness
- 7.5 mm - 5.6 mm
- Width
- 20 mm
- Grip Length
- 9 7/8''
- Class
- Battle Ready
- Country of Origin
- India
- Type
- Rapier
Reviews
What collectors are saying
Q&A
Questions from the community
Q What type of sword is this and from what period is it inspired? Common Question
A 17th-century Italian-style rapier, reflecting complex hilt designs of the Renaissance period.
Q How does it handle and where is the point of balance? Common Question
It balances close to the guard with a point of balance about 2 inches from the hilt, giving a quick, thrust-focused feel.
Q What is the blade material and temper? Common Question
The blade is 1065 high carbon steel and fully tempered.
Q Is the edge sharpened from the factory? Common Question
It comes unsharpened.
Q What are the overall and blade lengths? Common Question
Overall length is 45 inches; blade length is 37.5 inches.
Q What are the grip and hilt details? Common Question
It has a complex swept hilt with side rings, straight quillons, and a faceted pommel; the grip is hand-wound with silver-plated wire with woven rings top and bottom.
Q Does it include a scabbard and what is it made of? Common Question
Yes, a genuine leather scabbard with engraved floral patterns on the throat and tip is included.
Q What is the weight? Common Question
Approximately 2 lb 10 oz.
Q Where is it manufactured? Common Question
Made in India by Windlass Steelcrafts.
Q What are suitable uses? Common Question
Well-suited for collection, costume, and historical fencing practice with an unsharpened edge; always follow local laws and training safety.
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Review: 17th Century Italian Rapier by Windlass Steelcrafts
The Maker
Windlass Steelcrafts
Windlass Steelcrafts not only creates props, clothing, and accessories to customers and popular TV productions, but also military supplies to governments across six continents – a testament to their expertise and quality. Their weapons, armor, shields, clothing and accessories are top notch quality for a price you can’t beat.
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Great rapier Purchase one and see for yourself. Nice detail. Don’t regret my purchase.
Great blade work, but so-so assembly Got this for more than a year. The blade work is awesome, but the nut type pommel is quite a problem. You would need to tighten it up after several full contact exchanges, and you would need pliers to do the job every time.
The assembly is not so good considering there’s a big gap between the guard and the blade, though it’s to be expected for product in this price range.
In conclusion, it doesn’t worth its value in my mind.