Castille Armory – Dueling Rapier
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- Overall Length
- 45 1/2"
- Weight
- 1 lb 10 oz
- Brand
- Castille Armory
Overview
Castille Armory – Dueling Rapier
Castille Armory Late Renaissance Dueling Rapier c.1650-1750
A couple of years ago Sam at Castille Armory was able to examine a matched set of mid to late 17th century dueling rapiers. Wickedly needle sharp from the last 12″ of the tip, these were light and balanced specifically for nimble tip work making these rapiers a joy to hold. Castille's version that came from that study of period originals that can be considered the lightest sparring late renaissance rapier on the market today. At under 2 lbs (like the originals) with a 5 inch point of balance, these move quickly and effortlessly without feeling the least bit floppy.
The 40″ blade boasts a narrow diamond distal taper with a very tall spine, thus making them rigid and robust enough to hold their own with conventionally weighted rapiers and side swords. While rigid, this blade is a true F3 flex and can parry with decent presence in spite of the light mass.
The guard is compact but not uncomfortably so. The ricasso is still able to accept two fingers and the twist profile grip is our standard 3.5″ length. WThe 4.5″ diameter cup is 1.5″ deep and the 5″ diameter cup is 2-3/8″ deep. Both cup sizes have a rolled edge for burr and damage management and are made from 16 ga 1018 steel.
Although this is an excellent rapier for anyone, its lightweight and ease of use give it the rare ability to help those with wrist, elbow or shoulder damage or those with disabilities to stay in the game. When you add the confidence in quality and reputation that Castille builds, it’s a game changer.
Crossover SCA Rapier/C&T and HEMA Flex (F3)- Medium heavy stiffness, compliant to SCA Rapier and Cut & Thrust calibration. 1″ – 1.5″ drop @ 6 oz. (170 gr). Recommended flex for SCA Rapier and Cut & Thrust dual duty, WMA and HEMA armored combat.
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- Brand
- Castille Armory
- Pommel
- Threaded
- Overall Length
- 45 1/2"
- Blade Length
- 40 1/2"
- Weight
- 1 lb 10 oz
- Edge
- Blunt
- P.O.B.
- 5 1/2"
- Thickness
- 5.6 mm - 3 mm
- Width
- 18.7 mm
- Grip Length
- 3 1/2"
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The Maker
Castille Armory
In 2013 Sam Kovic decided to jump in head first and take his love for the art of defense to a higher level. Zenergy Metal Works, LLC was founded and Castille Armory was brought to life.
What started off as a garage-based hobby turned into a full-fledged business in 2013 with the rental of a small shop in Central Point, Oregon. Castille quickly outgrew that 2000 sq ft space and moved to a larger shop in Medford, and then we outgrew that building and started renting the one next door, and a few years later the one next door to that! Finally in 2018 we made the jump to a much larger shop in Phoenix, Oregon where we all live happily under one roof.
Since 2013, Castille Armory has entered the international arena and orders have far surpassed the output of a hobby shop. Sam has had to pass on his knowledge and techniques to his crew, a band of talented individuals who share the deep love for all things swords. This personal passion keeps Castille Armory moving forward. Because quality and attention to detail are everything in a niche market, everyone who works at Castille Armory also fences—mostly because we love to—but it’s that hands-on approach that means we designed your sword as if it were our own. If it’s not good enough for us to use in tournament, it’s not good enough for you.
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One of the best handling rapiers at this price point. This one is designed to be lighter and nimbler than most sparring-grade rapiers on the market, which means your blade presence in the bind will suffer but your ability to parry and disengage will be better.
Note that the tip is blunt, but it is not spatulated so you must take extra care to blunten the tip before sparring. I initially used an olympic epee tip, but the blade stabbed through after the first few bouts. I now use castille’s proprietary tips with have a metal ring on the inside that prevents penetration.