Windlass – Musketeer Rapier
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$349.95
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- Class
- Battle Ready
- Overall Length
- 46''
- Weight
- 2 lb 14 oz
- Brand
- Windlass Steelcrafts
- Era
- Renaissance
Overview
Windlass - Musketeer Rapier
This rapier can be stylistically paired with the Musketeer Main Gauche to create a matched sword and dagger set. Available separately (SKU 401348)
The musket, though the prime weapon of the French Musketeers, was a cumbersome firearm, both to load and fire. A good rapier was a necessary second weapon. The Musketeer rapier is fashioned after those circa 1590. The basket hilt is ambidextrous and a very effective mix of both the cup-hilt and swept-hilt styles. The grip is wood wrapped with twisted wire and the parts of the hilt are plated with gleaming nickel silver. The blade is made of well tempered high carbon steel. Includes a matching leather scabbard.
Please Note: This rapier has a metal collar around the ricasso that is often loose and it arrives in this state from the manufacturer. It is a separate component that does not affect the structural integrity of the sword as a whole.
Please Note: The blade and hilt do not have a gold / yellow tint to them. It is plain normal steel. It just appears this way due to overcast lighting from office fluorescents
Specifications
Every measurement that matters
- Brand
- Windlass Steelcrafts
- Era
- Renaissance
- Pommel
- Threaded
- Overall Length
- 46''
- Weight
- 2 lb 14 oz
- Edge
- Unsharpened
- P.O.B.
- 2 1/2''
- Thickness
- 5 mm - 3.8 mm
- Width
- 25.3 mm
- Grip Length
- 3 3/4''
- Class
- Battle Ready
- Country of Origin
- India
- Type
- Rapier
Reviews
What collectors are saying
Q&A
Questions from the community
Q What is this rapier based on? Common Question
A Musketeer-style rapier inspired by circa 1590 designs with a blend of cup-hilt and swept-hilt elements.
Q How does it handle and where is the point of balance? Common Question
It has a listed point of balance about 2.5 inches from the guard, giving a lively, tip-forward feel typical of rapiers.
Q What materials are used? Common Question
Well-tempered high carbon steel blade; wood grip wrapped in twisted wire; nickel-silver plated hilt; leather scabbard with metal fittings.
Q Is the edge sharpened? Common Question
It is supplied unsharpened from the manufacturer.
Q Is the hilt ambidextrous? Common Question
Yes, the basket/cup hybrid hilt is designed to be ambidextrous.
Q What are the key dimensions and weight? Common Question
Overall length approx. 46 inches; weight about 2 lb 14 oz; grip length about 3 3/4 inches; blade width about 25.3 mm with a 5–3.8 mm distal taper.
Q How is the pommel attached? Common Question
Threaded pommel.
Q What comes with the sword? Common Question
A matching leather scabbard.
Q Where is it made and by whom? Common Question
Made in India by Windlass Steelcrafts.
Q Any care or fit notes? Common Question
The metal collar around the ricasso is often loose from the manufacturer; this separate piece does not affect structural integrity. Keep blade lightly oiled and nickel-silver plated hilt clean and dry.
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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.
Often paired together
Surprising. First time I held this sword it felt so surprisingly light. The finish on it is like a mirror and blue of the scabbard is striking. There is no denying this is a weapon though even it comes non sharpened the point on the piece could impale anything without much effort.
Would not recommend it, The pommel did not feel heavy enough to balance out the sword. The blade was not as sharp as I expected from browsing the ‘battle ready’ tag, although the point was sharper than the rest of the blade. There is a big stamp towards the hilt that reads ‘made in India’ that is not shown in the pictures. I suppose its not bad for a ~$300 sword but there are better options.
I received my Rapier this morning, and I am really happy with the quality, of this sword. They did excellent job sharpening the blade, it’s very sharp, and the balance of the sword is very good.
Elias
I’ll preface this by saying when it comes to swords I’m a complete noob so take this review with the appropriate amount of salt.
Excellent service from KOA. USA to downunder in 6 days. Fit & finish is generally very good for the price but the sleeve between the quillion and the shell is a loose fit and has an annoying rattle. I payed extra for sharpening and the point is “ouch” sharp but the edge of the blade is just “sharpish” and a bit inconsistent along its loooong length with a definite burr on one side of each edge.
The leather scabbard is a tight fit with just a tiny amount of rattle and is finished in a nice dark blue colour.
Improvements – round off the square edges of the quillion which can become uncomfortable and a bit more weight in the pommel.
The sword is very nice looking and fairly sturdy. The point is sharp but the edges are not as sharp as I would have hoped. The weight and balance aren’t bad but I felt the pommel could have used a little extra weight. The quillons are a little sharp and I needed to sand them down. Overall I would recommend this sword as it is pretty good quality for the price.
Great sword, alil to long for me to carry on a belt. Already pared with a friend and it held up very well. Very well designed, looks beautiful. Guard is alil heavy, but has great balance.
All over a great sword even if it does have a few flaws for myself.