Description
Cold Steel - Rapier
Mid of the 17. In the 19th century, dueling reached the peak of its popularity. This method of settling matters of honor with swords was so widespread that even the French King Louis XIII. dueling legally prohibited - out of fear of losing too many of its important dignitaries in this dangerous endeavor!
Nobles saw it as their duty as men to defend their honor with the sword. Therefore, they not only enlisted experienced masters to expand their knowledge and skills in sword fighting, but also sought out new types of weapons to gain a decisive advantage. A specific sword began to gain popularity - a smaller, lighter, and faster version of the rapier, which offered more comfort and agility in combat. This variant was a precursor to the later court or gala sword (known in the English-speaking world as "Kleines Schwert" - Small sword - known), and is simply referred to by some as Transitional rapier (engl.). transitional rapier) refers to .
Cold Steel's interpretation of this weapon, the Cavalier Rapier (approximately) ) is called, has a sharp double-edged, very pointed blade that is significantly shorter and lighter - and therefore more agile and maneuverable - than a classic rapier. The pierced blade made of hardened steel, the rings, the guard elements, and the hilt provide surprisingly good protection for the hand, while the wire-wrapped handle and the balancing pommel ensure maximum comfort and agility
The scope of delivery includes a hand-sewn leather sheath with a mouthpiece and edge band made of steel and an integrated belt hook for optimal wearing comfort.
1055 carbon steel
The carbon content and the relatively low levels of other substances in this steel make it a very stable material that is free from the brittleness inherent in most higher-carbon steels. This steel is ideal for blades that require high impact resistance and is therefore often used for large fixed-blade knives, machetes, and swords
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Features
Handle length | 21 cm |
Total length | 112.4 cm |
Blade length | 91.4 cm |
Blade thickness | 5 mm |
Steel | 1055 carbon steel |
Sheath | Leather |
Weight | 1089 g |
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