Steel Swept Hilt Rapier
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$299.95
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- Class
- Battle Ready
- Blade
- 1055 High Carbon Steel
- Overall Length
- 44 5/16''
- Weight
- 2 lb 8.6 oz
- Brand
- Windlass Steelcrafts
Overview
Steel Swept Hilt Rapier
This swept hilt rapier handmade by Windlass Steelcrafts was quite popular in the late 16th and early 17th centuries. The blade is 1055 high carbon steel with a diamond cross section. The blade is mounted into a swept hilt of steel - or the intertwining bars that protect the bearer's hand, and completed with a grip of polished bone. The rapier is paired with a thick leather scabbard with steel fittings.
Bone is a natural product and may have slight variations from the photo
This was one of Windlass's most popular rapiers for a number of years, later to be retired, but now back in production as a Windlass Classics.
Specifications
Every measurement that matters
- Brand
- Windlass Steelcrafts
- Pommel
- Nut
- Overall Length
- 44 5/16''
- Blade Length
- 37 7/8''
- Blade
- 1055 High Carbon Steel
- Weight
- 2 lb 8.6 oz
- Edge
- Unsharpened
- P.O.B.
- 4 3/4''
- Thickness
- 4.7 mm - 3.3 mm
- Width
- 24.5 mm
- Grip Length
- 3 1/4''
- Class
- Battle Ready
- Country of Origin
- India
- Type
- Rapier
Reviews
What collectors are saying
Q&A
Questions from the community
Q What steel and blade geometry does this rapier use? Common Question
It has a 1055 high carbon steel blade with a diamond cross section.
Q How long and how heavy is it? Common Question
Overall length is about 44 5/16 inches with a 37 7/8 inch blade; weight is approximately 2 lb 8.6 oz.
Q Is the edge sharpened from the factory? Common Question
It is supplied unsharpened.
Q What is the hilt and grip made from? Common Question
A steel swept hilt with a polished bone grip; the pommel is secured with a nut.
Q Does it include a scabbard? Common Question
Yes, a thick leather scabbard with steel fittings is included.
Q Where is it made and by whom? Common Question
Manufactured by Windlass Steelcrafts in India.
Q How does it handle? Common Question
Point of balance is about 4 3/4 inches from the guard, giving a nimble one‑handed feel typical of late Renaissance rapiers.
Q Is it suitable for stage combat or cutting? Common Question
Classed as battle ready; supplied unsharpened for display or training. If sharpened, it can be used for appropriate cutting practice within local laws and safety guidelines.
Q Any care tips for the blade and bone grip? Common Question
Keep the steel lightly oiled to prevent rust and avoid soaking the bone grip; wipe clean and condition the leather scabbard periodically.
Q What historical style does this rapier represent? Common Question
A late 16th to early 17th‑century swept‑hilt rapier of the Renaissance period.
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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I have purchased several Japanese style swords from KOA, and KOA has always had outstanding customer service. I am starting to dabble in European swords, specifically Renaissance words and Rapiers. KOA packed the sword very well…. took me forever to unwrap… but not complaining lol, most companies do not package their products as well as KOA.
This swept hilt rapier made by WIndlass is very nice for the price point. I had KOA do the sharpening service and the rapier is VERY sharp. Whoever does the sharpening at KOA has great attention to detail and they know what there are doing. I plan to do some test cutting on tatami with it in the near future. The blade and steel are of good quality, as advertised by KOA with no flaws or defects. The hilt and guardwork are also very well made, with no defects, and not rattling or loose parts. The bone handle on the hilt is a very nice touch. I also love the elegant but simple wire swept hilt, the The matching scabbard was also well made and fit snugly onto the blade.
Overall, I love the feel and balance of this rapier. I am new to one handed European sword techniquies, but this blade is very deft in my hands. For the price it is of good value. Arms and Armory and Castille make much nicer swords with customization, but at 3X the price. This is a perfect, high quality rapier for a good value to start out with.
Thanks KOA once again for promoting great products and even better customer service!!
This is a beautiful sword and it is very sharp. The length of it sort of took me aback, because it is too long for my arms to safely sheath the sword without putting the sheath down and feeding the sword into it. I guess that would not be a problem if you are tall. One thing though — and this is why I deducted a star– the sword does not fit evenly into the sheath. It has a triangular shaped fitting which is suppose to dovetail with the triangular hollow space on each side of the sheath, but it is off center so it doesn’t quite go all the way in as it should.