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.
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| Overall Length | 45'' |
| Blade Length | 37 1/2'' |
| Weight | 2 lb 10 oz |
| Edge | Unsharpened |
| Width | 20 mm |
| Thickness | 7.5 mm - 5.6 mm |
| Pommel | Nut |
| P.O.B. | 2'' |
| Grip Length | 9 7/8'' |
| Blade | [1065 High Carbon Steel] |
| Type | Rapier |
| Class | Battle Ready |
| Manufacturer | Windlass Steelcrafts |
| Country of Origin | India |
Review: 17th Century Italian Rapier by Windlass Steelcrafts
2 reviews for 17th Century Italian Rapier
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Common Questions
A 17th-century Italian-style rapier, reflecting complex hilt designs of the Renaissance period.
It balances close to the guard with a point of balance about 2 inches from the hilt, giving a quick, thrust-focused feel.
The blade is 1065 high carbon steel and fully tempered.
It comes unsharpened.
Overall length is 45 inches; blade length is 37.5 inches.
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.
Yes, a genuine leather scabbard with engraved floral patterns on the throat and tip is included.
Approximately 2 lb 10 oz.
Made in India by Windlass Steelcrafts.
Well-suited for collection, costume, and historical fencing practice with an unsharpened edge; always follow local laws and training safety.
Drew A. –
Great rapier Purchase one and see for yourself. Nice detail. Don’t regret my purchase.
Yuexin H. –
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.