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Brandenburg Rapier

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(2 customer reviews)

$297.96$349.95

The rapier was the Renaissance swordsmith’s response to demand for a light, civilian weapon that could be used in tight alleys, urban streets and duels. Though commonly associated with nobles, the rapier was used by men of all classes. It is a blade design given almost wholly to thrusting attacks – ideal for tight spaces. Long and slender, the blade in conjunction with good thrusting technique had plenty of reach to keep the foe at bay. The thrusting attack, while creating wounds not as outwardly impressive as slashing weapons, were usually the more dangerous, and fatal of the two. Even a wound of a few inches was difficult to treat and critical organs lie not far beneath the skin.

These qualities further emphasized the swordsman’s need for timing and skillful strikes for little strength was needed to make a killing thrust to an unarmored enemy with the rapier – thus its contemporary swordsmanship schools emphasized these qualities. Rapier fighting however, was not just timing and distance control, for its manuals show ample evidence of more brutish grappling, kicking and hilt strikes.

This example, made by Windlass Steelcrafts, has a blade made of tempered 1095 high carbon steel with an oval cross section. The complex hilt of twisted metal fashionably protects the hand and matches the twisted wire inlaid into the similiarily twisted grip of horn. Lion and floral etchings adorn the thickened ricasso and the sword comes with a leather and steel accented scabbard.

Overall Length44 1/4''
Blade Length38''
Weight2 lb 3.8 oz
EdgeUnsharpened
Width25.3 mm
Thickness4 mm - 3 mm
PommelThreaded
P.O.B.4 1/2''
Grip Length4''
TypeRapier
ClassBattle Ready
ManufacturerWindlass Steelcrafts
Country of OriginIndia

2 reviews for Brandenburg Rapier

  1. Mr P.

    Brandenburg Rapier I bought this back in late February, and I must admit that it was one of the greatest investments I made in a sword. I’m a long-time sword enthusiast, and I’ve primarily used sabres and longswords over the last 16 years or so, but I always wanted a rapier. When I saw this one, I fell in love with it. And now, after having it now for nearly five months, I find nothing bad to say about this sword. It’s lively in the hand and the blade is stiff, yet flexible. The only suggestion I would give to anyone interested in this sword is that you may want to wear leather gloves whilst using it, as the horn handle may become slippery with sweat. Otherwise, this is a fantastic sword and I highly recommend it.

  2. Dave (verified owner)

    I dont recommend this one.

    Cons: blade is whippy, too much flex and it slightly sags under it’s own weight.

    The finish is subpar with casting marks, pits, and obvious welding. The pommel on mine is cracked. The wire wrap is loose and the etching at the top of the blade has faded.

    Pros.
    It’s a light sword similar in feel to the windlass 3 ring rapier.

    I’m pretty disappointed in this one. I own 4 windlass rapiers and by far this one is so far down in quality compared to the others. I’m scratching my head as to how this could be. This could be a beautiful rapier if you are willing to spend the time to finish t but the blade is a write off.

    If you like the value that other windlass rapiers provide, this one is to be avoided.

    This one should be in the deepeeka price range but even so, the blade completely lacks the stiffness I personally prefer.

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