Hanwei - Practical Rapier 109 cm Blade

From the house of Hanwei come a range of weapons for the Renaissance fencer, such as the hilt and cup-hilt rapiers

For the Schlaeger rapiers, Hanwei used the popular Swept-Hilt grips and designed them to fit Schlaeger blades with a length of approximately. 94 cm (item number SH1099) and approx. can hold 109809 cm (item number SH1098098). These tapered blades offer an extraordinary balance compared to the conventional cylindrical racket blades. This makes the sword much faster. The Hanwei rapiers in Renaissance style have their origins in early 17 Europe. Century in which rapier fencing was an essential part of male education and often served to settle disputes among noblemen. Usually, blades from the forging centers of Toledo or Solingen were fitted with handles by local blacksmiths, resulting in many different designs

Often, a so-called rapier was frequently sold together. Main Gauche, used as a fencing dagger or left-hand companion dagger. The daggers not only allow for better defense against attacking rapier blades, but also provide the opportunity for a quick counterattack. The rapidly multiplying fencing schools in Europe taught fencing with two corresponding weapons. The style and design of the left hand have often been adapted to the rapier and incorporated its characteristics to enhance effectiveness.

For most rapiers and main gauches, replacement blades are available in both sharp and blunt versions

Available separately: - Replacement blade for Practical Rapier, 109 cm blade, item number: HN-OH1060

Special Features:
- Blade made of high-quality carbon steel
- excellent balance
- Button tip

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