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Rapiers
The rapier was the first civilian weapon, developing as the use of armor declined.
A thrust and cut weapon, the rapier first appeared in the late 1400's and had its heyday up to the 1600's. The 1600's saw the start of the transitional rapier as hilts
became smaller and blades were designed more for thrusting and less for cutting. The cup hilt rapier made its appearance in
the early 1650's in Spain, and enjoyed popularity in Spain and Southern Italy until the early 1700's. The rapier was often used
with a second defensive weapon; daggers, bucklers, and cloaks were the most popular. While daggers were often decorated
"en suite" with their companion rapier, it was by no means unusual to have a "mismatched" set of rapier and dagger. Much
lighter than the broadsword of medieval times, the rapier brought about a whole new style of swordplay and a proliferation
of fencing schools. The rapier marked the earliest beginnings of fencing as a sport.
Item # RCCASSH2325TS
The Paul Chen Washington Fencing Sword
The Paul Chen Washington Fencing sword is built to withstand the rigors of stage or fencing combat while maintaining historical accuracy in the highly decorated hilt. The ribbed leather handle ends in well executed turks head knots on the Washington Sword for an excellent grip on this handsome sword.
This fully functional Fencing sword is tailored to meet the demands of reenactment and stage combat.
Overall Length: 44 1/2"
Sword Weight: 1 lb. 13 oz
Blade Length: 34 1/2"
Blade Material: High-carbon forged steel blade
Handle Material: Ribbed leather handle, turks head knots
One of the rapidly growing arts within historical fencing societies is that of sabre fencing in the late 19th century
Italian style, originating with fencing masters who were employed to train mounted troops in the effective use of the
military saber. The Milanese fencing master Guiseppe Radaelli, is credited with starting the development of this fencing style, while Salvatore Pecoraro introduced changes and refinements which resulted in the technique finally adopted for sabre deuling at the Military Masters School in Rome.
The hilt of the Paul Chen Hutton Fencing Saber , with its stainless steel guard and wire-wrapped sharkskin-pattern grip , is designed to the style of the true military sabre. The high-carbon flex-tempered steel blade
has a rounded tip for effective training and safety.
This fully functional fencing saber sword is tailored to meet the demands of reenactment and stage combat.
One of the rapidly growing arts within historical fencing societies is that of sabre fencing in the late 19th century
Italian style, originating with fencing masters who were employed to train mounted troops in the effective use of the military saber. The Milanese fencing master Guiseppe Radaelli, is credited with starting the development of this fencing style, while Salvatore Pecoraro introduced changes and refinements which resulted in the technique finally adopted for sabre deuling at the Military Masters School in Rome.
The hilt design developed by Radaelli has been reproduced in the Paul Chen Radaelli Fencing Saber , with a stainless steel guard and wire-wrapped sharkskin-pattern grip. The high-carbon flex-tempered steel blade closely follows the proportions of the period and are button-tipped for safety. A replacement blade is available for the Paul Chen Radaelli Sabre.
This fully functional fencing saber sword is tailored to meet the demands of reenactment and stage combat.
One of the rapidly growing arts within historical fencing societies is that of sabre fencing in the late 19th century Italian style, originating with fencing masters who were employed to train mounted troops in the effective use of the military saber. The Milanese fencing master Guiseppe Radaelli, is credited with starting the development of this fencing style, while Salvatore Pecoraro introduced changes and refinements which resulted in the technique finally adopted for sabre deuling at the Military Masters School in Rome.
The hilt design developed by Pecoraro has been reproduced in the Paul Chen Pecoraro Fencing Saber , with a stainless steel guard and wire-wrapped sharkskin-pattern grip. The high-carbon flex-tempered steel blade closely follows the proportions of the period and are button-tipped for safety. A replacement blade is available for the Paul Chen Pecoraro Sabre.
This fully functional fencing saber sword is tailored to meet the demands of reenactment and stage combat.
Item # RCPC2204NTS
The Antiqued Paul Chen Torino Rapier Sword
This fine Hanwei manufactured rapier sword is historically based on models of 17th century swept hilt rapiers of Italian ancestry.
The blade is made of forged high-carbon steel and it comes equipped with a leather scabbard.
The guard has an ornate design with straight quillons to protect the hand and for wrapping the fingers around to increase functionality and one’s grip strength.
This rapier and the matching main gauche blade (orderable upon request) produced by Hanwei are now
interchangeable with blunted Practical Sparring blades (orderable upon request) , which are designed for safety in rapier sparring. Also available are non-antiqued versions of the Torino Rapier and matching Main Gauche.
This fully functional rapier sword is tailored to meet the demands of re-enactment and stage combat.
Item # RCPC2204TS
The Paul Chen Torino Rapier Sword
This fine Hanwei manufactured rapier sword is historically based on models of 17th century swept hilt rapiers of Italian ancestry.
The blade is made of forged high-carbon steel and it comes equipped with a black leather scabbard.
The guard has an ornate design with straight quillons to protect the hand and for wrapping the fingers around to increase functionality and one’s grip strength.
This fully functional rapier sword is tailored to meet the demands of re-enactment and stage combat.
Overall Length: 46"
High-carbon forged steel blade , tempered un-edged , sharp point
Factory: Hanwei China
Designer: Paul Chen
Scabbard included
interchangeable blunted Practical Sparring blades are available Click Here
Item # RCCASSH2205TS
The Paul Chen Solingen Rapier Sword
The Solingen Rapier Sword is historically based on models of 17th century swepthilt rapiers of Germanic ancestry.
The Solingen Rapier with the matching Main Gauche
is an excellent rendition of the timely originals. The blades are constructed of forged high-carbon steel and are
equipped with leather scabbards. The guard has a beautiful design with S-curved quillons to protect the
hand and for wrapping the fingers around to increase one’s grip strength.
This rapier and the matching main gauche blade produced by Hanwei are now interchangeable with blunted
Practical Sparring blades (orderable upon request) , which are designed for safety in rapier sparring.
Also available are antiqued versions of the Solingen Rapier with matching main gauche (orderable upon request).
This fully functional rapier sword is tailored to meet the demands of re-enactment and stage combat.
Antiqued Paul Chen Solingen Rapier Sword
by Hanwei
Item # RCPC2205NTS
The Antiqued Paul Chen Solingen Rapier Sword
This fine Hanwei manufactured rapier sword is historically based on models of 17th century swept hilt rapiers of German ancestry. The blade is made of forged high-carbon steel and it comes equipped with a leather scabbard.
The guard has a beautiful design with S-curved quillons to protect the hand and for wrapping the fingers around to
increase functionality and one’s grip strength.
This rapier and the matching main gauche blade (orderable upon request) produced by Hanwei are now
interchangeable with blunted Practical Sparring blades (orderable upon request) , which are designed for safety in rapier sparring. Also available are non-antiqued versions of the Solingen Rapier with matching Main Gauche.
This fully functional rapier sword is tailored to meet the demands of re-enactment and stage combat.
Item # RCCASSH2208TS
The Paul Chen Solingen Main Gauche Dagger
The Solingen Main Gauche Dagger is historically based on models of 17th century main gauche daggers of Germanic ancestry.
The Solingen Main Gauche Dagger with the matching Rapier Sword
is an excellent rendition of the timely originals. The blades are constructed of forged high-carbon steel and are
equipped with leather scabbards.
This main gauche and the matching rapier blade produced by Hanwei are now interchangeable with blunted
Practical Sparring blades (orderable upon request) , which are designed for safety in rapier sparring.
Also available are antiqued versions of the Solingen Rapier
with matching main gauche (orderable upon request).
This fully functional rapier sword is tailored to meet the demands of re-enactment and stage combat.
Item # RCPC2206NTS
The Antiqued Paul Chen Gustav Rapier Sword
King Gustav II Adolf (1594-1632) was monarch of Sweden from 1611-1632.
In 1630 as a defensive maneuver, King Gustav II entered the Thirty Years’ War to secure the Swedish state and
church from danger. An excellent military tactician,
Gustav led an army of unusual quality, and his position was strengthened by alliances with France, Brandenburg, and Saxony.
At Lützen in 1632, the Swedes defeated Albrecht W.E. von Wallenstein's army,
but King Gustav was fatally wounded in battle.
This fine Hanwei manufactured rapier sword is historically based on the original
King Gustav II Adolf rapier sword and is truly fit for a king.
The blade is made of forged high-carbon steel and it comes equipped with a leather scabbard.
The guard of the rapier is quite impressive in design and has two shells to protect the hand.
This rapier and the matching main gauche blade (orderable upon request) produced by Hanwei are now
interchangeable with blunted Practical Sparring blades (orderable upon request) ,
which are designed for safety in rapier sparring. Also available are non-antiqued versions of the Gustav Rapier and matching
Main Gauche (orderable upon request).
This fully functional rapier sword is tailored to meet the demands of re-enactment and stage combat.
Item # RCCASSH2206TS
The Paul Chen Gustav Rapier Sword
King Gustav II Adolf (1594-1632) was monarch of Sweden from 1611-1632.
In 1630 as a defensive maneuver, King Gustav II entered the Thirty Years’ War to secure the Swedish state and
church from danger. An excellent military tactician,
Gustav led an army of unusual quality, and his position was strengthened by alliances with France, Brandenburg, and Saxony.
At Lützen in 1632, the Swedes defeated Albrecht W.E. von Wallenstein's army,
but King Gustav was fatally wounded in battle.
This fine Hanwei manufactured rapier sword is historically based on the original
King Gustav II Adolf rapier sword and is truly fit for a king.
The blade is made of forged high-carbon steel and it comes equipped with a leather scabbard.
The guard of the rapier is quite impressive in design and has two shells to protect the hand.
This rapier and the matching main gauche blade (orderable upon request) produced by Hanwei are now
interchangeable with blunted Practical Sparring blades (orderable upon request) ,
which are designed for safety in rapier sparring. Also available are non-antiqued versions of the Gustav Rapier and matching
Main Gauche (orderable upon request).
This fully functional rapier sword is tailored to meet the demands of re-enactment and stage combat.
Overall Length: 45 1/4"
Blade Length: 36 5/8"
Weight: 2lb 5oz
Point of Balance: 5"
Point of Percussion: 28"
Width at Guard: .75" Thickness at Guard: .25"
Width at Tip: .40" Thickness at Tip: .10"
Blade Material: High-carbon forged spring steel blade
interchangeable blunted Practical Sparring blades are available Click Here
Handle: Black wire wrapped handle with antique black finish sculpted steel guard and pommel
Spanish Swept Hilt Rapier Sword
by Marto of Toledo Spain
Marto Item # 801
The Spanish Swept Hilt Rapier Sword
The Spanish Swept Hilt Rapier Sword by Marto of Toledo Spain is a reproduction of a typical 16th century Renaissance period rapier fencing sword featuring a swept hilt fit to protect the hand from the point of the enemy's sword. This Spanish Rapier Sword by Marto of Toledo Spain has a steel made blade that narrows suddenly toward the point and a 24K Gold plated cast metal hilt. The pastille shaped pommel is also in 24K Gold plated metal, whilst the handgrip is covered in fine black leather.
Overall Length: 44"
Blade Material: Tempered Stainless Steel
Handle Material: Zamak - 24K Gold plated hilt and pommel - handgrip wrapped in fine leather
Renaissance Swept Hilt Rapier Sword
by Marto of Toledo Spain
Marto Item # 803
The Renaissance Swept Hilt Rapier Sword
The Renaissance Rapier Sword by Marto of Toledo Spain is a reproduction of a typical 16th century Renaissance period rapier fencing sword featuring a swept hilt fit to protect the hand from the point of the enemy's sword. This Renaissance Rapier Sword by Marto of Toledo Spain has a steel made blade that narrows suddenly toward the point and a silver plated cast metal hilt. The pastille shaped pommel is also in silver plated metal, whilst the handgrip is covered in fine black leather.
Overall Length: 44"
Blade Material: Tempered Stainless Steel
Handle Material: Zamak - Silver plated hilt and pommel - handgrip wrapped in fine leather
The Swept Hilt Rapier Sword by Marto of Toledo Spain is a reproduction of a typical 16th century Renaissance period rapier fencing sword featuring a swept hilt fit to protect the hand from the point of the enemy's sword. This Swept Hilt Rapier Sword by Marto of Toledo Spain has a steel made blade that narrows suddenly toward the point and a silver plated cast metal hilt. The pastille shaped pommel is also in silver plated metal, whilst the handgrip is covered in fine black leather wrapped with a 24K Gold plated metal string.
Overall Length: 44"
Blade Material: Tempered Stainless Steel
Handle Material: Zamak - Silver plated hilt and pommel - handgrip wrapped in fine leather wrapped with a 24K Gold plated metal string
Spanish Tizona Cup Hilt Rapier Sword
by Marto of Toledo Spain
Marto Item # 577
The Spanish Tizona Cup Hilt Rapier Sword by Marto of Toledo Spain
The Spanish Tizona Cup Hilt Rapier Sword by Marto of Toledo Spain is a reproduction replica of the very well known sword from the 16th century, valued in all of Europe, and used by the brave Captain of the Flanders Corps and the courageous Conquerors of America. The Spanish style rapier sword stands out due to its half cup shape hilt that could be finished in different ways (open work, engraved, etched, etc) as well as to its graceful and light blade carefully tempered. Original versions of this historically accurate replica of the Spanish Tizona Cup Hilt Rapier Sword can be admired in most of the important museums of the world.
The Spanish Tizona Cup Hilt Rapier Sword by Marto of Toledo Spain is beautiful and intricately detailed. The sword features a graceful, carefully tempered steel blade. The handle features a finely worked shell guard, straight quillons, knuckleguard, lid-shaped pommel and handgrip covered in fine black leather.
Overall Length: 45"
Blade Material: Tempered Stainless Steel
Handle Material: Zamak - Silver Plated with leather covered handgrip
Item # RCCASSH2035TS
The Paul Chen Taza Cup Hilt Rapier Sword
Long extolled as the pinnacle of rapier design,
the "Spanish" or "Cup-Hilt" rapier undoubtedly combined style and function very effectively in 17th century Europe. The very best of these weapons featured beautifully pierced cups and pommels. Hanwei has replicated these to perfection and combined them with an elegantly tapered high-carbon steel blade in the "Taza" rapier (the name comes from the French, who called this style "a la Taza").
This fully functional rapier sword is tailored to meet the demands of re-enactment and stage combat.
Paul Chen Practical Basket Hilt Mortuary Sword
by Hanwei
Item # RCCASSH2076TS
The Paul Chen Practical Basket Hilt Mortuary Sword with Scabbard
The Paul Chen Practical Basket Hilt Mortuary Sword is built for the re-enactor.
Replicated from an original in the collection of the Royal Armouries in England , the Mortuary Hilt Sword is a classic example of a cavalry or dragoon officer’s sword of the 17th century English Civil War period. Deriving its name from the style of sword which memorialized King Charles I, who was executed in 1649, The Mortuary Hilt Sword’s steel basket is decorated with scrolled foliage .
The blade is unsharpened, with a 1/16” edged and a rounded tip, complying with the combat rules of many re-enactment societies.
This fully functional rapier sword is tailored to meet the demands of re-enactment and stage combat.
Paul Chen Renaissance Musketeer Style Fencing Rapier
by Hanwei
Item # RCCASSH1032TS
The Paul Chen Renaissance Musketeer Style Fencing Rapier
The Paul Chen Renaissance Musketeer Style Fencing Rapier is built for the re-enactor.
Fencing in the Renaissance style plays a prominent part in historical re-enactment,
combining the quickness of light blades with the structure and spirit of the duel.
This Fencing Rapier, a standard in the sport, comes with a double-wide Epee
( Musketeer ) blade.
This fully functional rapier sword is tailored to meet the demands of re-enactment and stage combat.
Paul Chen Renaissance Musketeer Style Fencing Main Gauche
by Hanwei
Item # RCCASSH1033TS
The Paul Chen Renaissance Musketeer Style Fencing Main Gauche
The Paul Chen Renaissance Musketeer Style Fencing Main Gauche is built for the reenactor and is made as a match for the Paul Chen Renaissance Musketeer Style Fencing Rapier. The Fencing Main Gauche is fitted with a training blade that combines adequate parrying stiffness at the forte with tip flexibility for safety, making the piece ideal for two-weapon sparring.
This fully functional Fencing Main Gauche is tailored to meet the demands of re-enactment and stage combat.
Item # RCCASSH1098TS
The Paul Chen Practical Rapier Sword
The Practical Rapier utilizes the SCA ( Society for Creative Anachronism )combat approved 43" Schlager blade.
The tapered blade form provides superior balance compared to the
traditional parallel sided schlagers of the same length, making for a faster sword. The high-carbon steel blade provides good flexibility and is button-tipped for safety.
This fully functional rapier sword is tailored to meet the demands of re-enactment and stage combat.
Item # RCCASSH1099TS
The Paul Chen Practical Rapier II Sword
The Practical Rapier II utilizes the SCA ( Society for Creative Anachronism )combat approved 37" Schlager blade.
The tapered blade form provides superior balance compared to the
traditional parallel sided schlagers of the same length, making for a faster sword.
The high-carbon steel blade provides good flexibility and is button-tipped for safety.
This fully functional rapier sword is tailored to meet the demands of re-enactment and stage combat.
Paul Chen Bone Handled Swept Hilt Rapier Sword
by Hanwei
Item # RCCASSH1092TS
The Paul Chen Bone Handled Swept Hilt Rapier Sword
Swept Hilt Rapiers trace their origins to early 17th century Europe,
where swordplay with the Rapier sword was considered an essential part of a gentleman's education and was often used in resolving gentlemanly disagreements. Blades typically originated in Toledo or Solingen and would be hilted by regional smiths, resulting in many hilt styles.
This beautiful sword has a high-carbon steel blade and a very attractive solid steel ( not plated )
basket with a genuine bone grip. A rigid leather-covered scabbard is included.
This fully functional rapier sword is tailored to meet the demands of re-enactment and stage combat.
Overall Length: 45 1/4"
Blade Length: 36 5/8"
Sword weight: 2 lb 2 oz
Blade Material: High-carbon forged steel blade
interchangeable blunted Practical Sparring blades are available Click Here
Handle: solid steel basket with a genuine bone grip
Don Quixote Clam Shell Hilt Rapier Sword
by Marto of Toledo Spain
Marto Item # 750
The Don Quixote Clam Shell Hilt Rapier Sword
From the pen of Miguel de Cervantes, in the 16th century, Don Alonso Quixote (Quijano) , better known as Don Quixote de La Mancha, was born. Knight of a high sense of duty and honor beyond the limits of reality, Don Quixote attacked windmills believing them to be giants, herds of lambs, as an enemy army, wineskins as ghosts, etc. From all of his adventures, Don Quixote gained his fame. Don Quixote was well known in La Mancha as well as elsewhere else. Don Quixote lived incredible adventures, and died sane in the arms of his beloved Dulcinea del Toboso.
The Don Quixote Clam Shell Hilt Rapier Sword by Marto of Toledo Spain is beautiful and intricately detailed.
Overall Length: 40"
Blade Material: Tempered Stainless Steel
Handle Material: Zamak with Silver and 24K Gold Plating
The King Charles III Rapier Sword by Marto of Toledo Spain is a replica reproduction of a guard sword that belonged to King Chalres III (Charles III of Bourbon, king of Naples from 1735 to 1759 and king of Spain from 1759 to 1788). Charles the Third (Carlos the Third) was a man of great dynamic spirit, and promoted cultural and economic growth. Founder of the Royal Factory of Weapons of Toledo, he was a promoter of important architectural work. King Chalres III contributed with soldiers and weapons to the independence of the United States of America. King Charles the Third is best known in Italy for granting independence to the south of the Peninsula after two centuries of Spanish and Austrian rule. The King Charles III Rapier Sword by Marto of Toledo Spain has a Toledo steel made blade, etched on its upper part. The cast metal hilt has a shell guard provided with knuckleguard, typical of the17th - 18th centuries rapiers. The pommel is chalice shaped and the handgrip is wrapped in metal string.
Warning:
All Edged Weapons, Battle Ready or Not, May Injure,
Kill and/or Become Damaged if Used Improperly
