Functional Swept Hilt Fencing Rapiers from Medieval Collectables
The swept hilt rapier was the civilian weapon of choice for close to 200 years, from the early 16th century to the early 18th. On our replica, nine brass bars, all at least 1/8"" thick, swirl and curve to make the dazzling cage that protects the hand from being cut. Also, the Swept-Hilt often caught an opponent's blade, opening him up to a fatal stab. Swordplay with the swept hilt rapier was considered an essential part of a gentleman's education and was often used in resolving gentlemanly disagreements. Functional fencing rapier blades typically originated in Toledo or Solingen and would be hilted by regional smiths, resulting in many hilt styles. Hilt finishes were both practical and decorative and gilding, silvering and bluing were all widely accepted methods of providing both decoration and resistance to rust.
 Rapier-Bone Grip Item # SH1092 Swept Hilt Rapier Price: $204.70 |
 Rapier-Wood Grip Item # SH1024 Swept Hilt Rapier Price: $205.59 |
 Stage Steel ™ Swept Hilt Rapier Item # ED4464 Stage Steel ™ Swept Hilt Rapier Price: $144.00 |
 Stage Steel ™ Swept Twist Hilt Rapier Item # ED4466 Stage Steel ™ Swept Twist Hilt Rapier Price: $144.00 |
 Steel Swept-Hilt Rapier - Left Handed Item # 500534 Steel Swept-Hilt Rapier - Left Handed Price: $235.00 |
 Swept Hilt Rapier Item # SH1026 Swept Hilt Rapier Price: $204.70 |
 Swept Hilt Rapier Item # SH1027 Swept Hilt Rapier Price: $204.70 |
 Swept Hilt Rapier Item # SH1027S Swept Hilt Rapier Price: $204.70 |
 Swept-Hilt Rapier with Grooved Bone Grip Item # 500722 Swept-Hilt Rapier with Grooved Bone Grip Price: $215.00 |
