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Renaissance Rapiers and Main Gauche

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Swept Hilt Rapier

(Ref: HW1024)

Swept Hilt Rapier

Swept Hilt Rapiers trace their origins to early 17th century Europe, where swordplay with the Rapier was considered an essential part of a gentleman's education and was often used in resolving gentlemanly disagreements. This model features a well-balanced high-carbon steel blade with a solid steel basket (not plated) and a hardwood grip. The rigid scabbard is leather-covered. The HW2198 is the matching main gauche for this piece.

Key Features

  • Authentic historical design
  • Steel basket
  • Rigid scabbard

Measurements

Specification Metric Imperial
Blade Length 93cm 36½"
Overall Length 114cm 45"
Weight 0.925Kg 2lb 1oz

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Main Gauche

(Ref: HW2198)

Main Gauche

The Main Gauche, or left hand dagger, was often used with the rapier, providing an added dimension in both offense and defense, and the “Schools of Fence” which proliferated in Europe during this period taught the use of the two weapons in combination. The Main Gauche would often match the Rapier in styling, while incorporating features which maximized the effectiveness of the piece. This Main Gauche matches the HW1024 Swept Hilt Rapier.

Key Features

  • Authentic historical design
  • Hardwood Grip
  • Rigid scabbard

Measurements

Specification Metric Imperial
Blade Length 28cm 11"
Overall Length 42cm 16½"
Weight 0.275Kg 10oz

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Bone Handled Swept Hilt Rapier

(Ref: HW1092)

Bone Handled Swept Hilt Rapier

Swept Hilt Rapiers trace their origins to early 17th century Europe, where swordplay with the Rapier 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. The HW1092 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. Our rapier belt HWH60 is ideally suited to this rapier.

Key Features

  • High-carbon steel blade
  • Genuine bone grip
  • Rigid scabbard included

Measurements

Specification Metric Imperial
Blade Length 93cm 36½"
Overall Length 115cm 45¼"
Weight 0.975Kg 2lb 2oz

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Bone Handled Main Gauche

(Ref: HW2197)

Bone Handled Main Gauche

The Main Gauche, or left hand dagger, was often used with the rapier, providing an added dimension in both offense and defense, and the “Schools of Fence” which proliferated in Europe during this period taught the use of the two weapons in combination. The Main Gauche would often match the Rapier in styling, while incorporating features which maximized the effectiveness of the piece. This Main Gauche matches the HW1092 Bone Handled Swept Hilt Rapier.

Key Features

  • High-carbon steel blade
  • Genuine bone grip
  • Rigid scabbard included

Measurements

Specification Metric Imperial
Blade Length 28cm 11"
Overall Length 43cm 17"
Weight 0.250Kg 9oz

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Left-Handed Torino Rapier

(Ref: HW2204L)

Left-Handed Torino Rapier

Based on models of 17th century swept-hilt rapiers of Italian ancestry and combining the better features of several pieces, our Left-Handed Torino Rapier (HW2204L) with matching main gauche (HW2207) is sure to become the standard by which all others are measured. The blades are made of forged high-carbon steel and are equipped with black leather scabbards. 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 produced from CAS/Hanwei are now interchangeable with the “Practical” blades (HW2255, HW2256), which are designed for safety in rapier sparring.

Key Features

  • Designed for left-handed use
  • Steel basket
  • Rigid scabbard

Measurements

Specification Metric Imperial
Blade Length 93cm 36½"
Overall Length 115cm 45¼"
Weight 1.050Kg 2lb 5oz

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Torino Rapier

(Ref: HW2204)

Torino Rapier

Based on models of 17th century swept-hilt rapiers of Italian ancestry and combining the better features of several pieces, our Torino Rapier (HW2204) with matching main gauche (HW2207) is sure to become the standard by which all others are measured. The blades are made of forged high-carbon steel and are equipped with black leather scabbards. 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 produced from CAS/Hanwei are now interchangeable with the “Practical” blades (HW2255, HW2256), which are designed for safety in rapier sparring. Also available are antiqued versions of the Torino Rapier (HW2204N) with matching main gauche (HW2207N).

Key Features

  • Authentic historical design
  • Steel basket
  • Rigid scabbard

Measurements

Specification Metric Imperial
Blade Length 93cm 36½"
Overall Length 115cm 45¼"
Weight 1.050Kg 2lb 5oz

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Torino Main Gauche

(Ref: HW2207)

Torino Main Gauche

This Main Gauche matches the HW2204 Torino Rapier.

Key Features

  • Authentic historical design
  • Matches HW2204
  • Rigid scabbard

Measurements

Specification Metric Imperial
Blade Length 28cm 11"
Overall Length 42cm 16½"
Weight 0.325Kg 11oz

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Torino Rapier (Antiqued)

(Ref: HW2204N)

Torino Rapier (Antiqued)

Based on models of 17th century swept-hilt rapiers of Italian ancestry and combining the better features of several pieces, our Antiqued Torino Rapier (HW2204N) with matching main gauche (HW2207N) is sure to become the standard by which all others are measured. The blades are made of forged high-carbon steel and are equipped with black leather scabbards. 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 produced from CAS/Hanwei are now interchangeable with the “Practical” blades (HW2255, HW2256), which are designed for safety in rapier sparring.

Key Features

  • Authentic historical design
  • Steel basket
  • Antiqued Version

Measurements

Specification Metric Imperial
Blade Length 93cm 36½"
Overall Length 115cm 45¼"
Weight 1.050Kg 2lb 5oz

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Torino Main Gauche (Antiqued)

(Ref: HW2207N)

Torino Main Gauche (Antiqued)

This Torino Main gauche matches the HW2004N Torino Main Gauche (Antiqued)

Key Features

  • Authentic historical design
  • Matches HW2004N
  • Antiqued Version

Measurements

Specification Metric Imperial
Blade Length 28cm 11"
Overall Length 42cm 16½"
Weight 0.325Kg 11oz

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Solingen Rapier

(Ref: HW2205)

Solingen Rapier

Based on models of 17th century swept-hilt rapiers of Germanic ancestry, our Solingen Rapier (HW2205) with matching main gauche (HW2208) 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 from CAS/Hanwei are now interchangeable with the “Practical” blades (HW2255, HW2256), which are designed for safety in rapier sparring. Also available are antiqued versions of the Solingen Rapier (HW2205N) with matching main gauche (HW2208N).

Key Features

  • Authentic historical design
  • Steel basket
  • Rigid scabbard

Measurements

Specification Metric Imperial
Blade Length 93cm 36½"
Overall Length 115cm 45¼"
Weight 1.050Kg 2lb 5oz

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Solingen Main Gauche

(Ref: HW2208)

Solingen Main Gauche

This Solingen Main Gauche matches the HW2208 Solingen Rapier

Key Features

  • Authentic historical design
  • Matches HW2208
  • Rigid scabbard

Measurements

Specification Metric Imperial
Blade Length 28cm 11"
Overall Length 43cm 17"
Weight 0.350Kg 12oz

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Solingen Rapier (Antiqued)

(Ref: HW2205N)

Solingen Rapier (Antiqued)

Based on models of 17th century swept-hilt rapiers of Germanic ancestry, our Antiqued Solingen Rapier (HW2205N) with matching main gauche (HW2208N) 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 from CAS/Hanwei are now interchangeable with the “Practical” blades (HW2255, HW2256), which are designed for safety in rapier sparring.

Key Features

  • Authentic historical design
  • Steel basket
  • Antiqued Version

Measurements

Specification Metric Imperial
Blade Length 93cm 36½"
Overall Length 115cm 45¼"
Weight 1.050Kg 2lb 5oz

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Solingen Main Gauche (Antiqued)

(Ref: HW2208N)

Solingen Main Gauche (Antiqued)

This Solingen main gauche (Antiqued) matches HW2205N Solingen Rapier (Antiqued).

Key Features

  • Authentic historical design
  • Matches HW2208N
  • Rigid scabbard

Measurements

Specification Metric Imperial
Blade Length 28cm 11"
Overall Length 43cm 17"
Weight 0.350Kg 12oz

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Gustav Rapier

(Ref: HW2206)

Gustav Rapier

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. The Gustav Rapier (HW2206) and main gauche (HW2209) are reproductions of his originals and are truly fit for a king. The guard of the rapier is quite impressive in design and has two shells to protect the hand. The rapier and main gauche come equipped with forged high-carbon spring steel blades and leather scabbards. This rapier and the matching main gauche blade produced from CAS/Hanwei are now interchangeable with the “Practical” blades (HW2255, HW2256), which are designed for safety in rapier sparring. Also available is the Gustav Rapier in an antiqued version (HW2206N) and matching antiqued main gauche (HW2209N).

Key Features

  • Authentic historical design
  • Steel basket
  • Rigid scabbard

Measurements

Specification Metric Imperial
Blade Length 93cm 36½"
Overall Length 116cm 45¾"
Weight 1.050Kg 2lb 5oz

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Gustav Main Gauche

(Ref: HW2209)

Gustav Main Gauche

This Gustav Main Gauche matches the HW2206 Gustav Rapier.

Key Features

  • Authentic historical design
  • Matches HW2206
  • Rigid scabbard

Measurements

Specification Metric Imperial
Blade Length 28cm 11"
Overall Length 43cm 17"
Weight 0.350Kg 12oz

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Gustav Rapier (Antiqued)

(Ref: HW2206N)

Gustav Rapier (Antiqued)

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. The Antiqued Gustav Rapier (HW2206N) and main gauche (HW2209N) are reproductions of his originals and are truly fit for a king. The guard of the rapier is quite impressive in design and has two shells to protect the hand. The rapier and main gauche come equipped with forged high-carbon spring steel blades and leather scabbards. This rapier and the matching main gauche blade produced from CAS/Hanwei are now interchangeable with the “Practical” blades (HW2255, HW2256), which are designed for safety in rapier sparring.

Key Features

  • Authentic historical design
  • Steel basket
  • Antiqued Version

Measurements

Specification Metric Imperial
Blade Length 93cm 36½"
Overall Length 116cm 45¾"
Weight 1.050Kg 2lb 5oz

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Gustav Main Gauche (Antiqued)

(Ref: HW2209N)

Gustav Main Gauche (Antiqued)

This Gustav Main Gauche (Antiqued) matches the HW2206N Gustav Rapier (Antiqued).

Key Features

  • Authentic historical design
  • Matches HW2206N
  • Antiqued Version

Measurements

Specification Metric Imperial
Blade Length 28cm 11"
Overall Length 43cm 17"
Weight 0.350Kg 12oz

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Practical Rapier Sparring Blade

(Ref: HW2255)

Practical Rapier Sparring Blade

This practical rapier sparring blade is interchangeable with all of the Renaissance Rapiers. Designed for safety in rapier sparring.

For Use With

  • HW1024
  • HW1092
  • HW2204/N
  • HW2205/N
  • HW2206/N

Key Features

  • Interchangeable with all of the Renaissance Rapiers
  • Button tip for safety in sparring
  • Gives your rapier a dual use

Measurements

Specification Metric Imperial
Blade Length 94cm 37"
Overall Length 113cm 44½"

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Practical Main Gauche Sparring Blade

(Ref: HW2256)

Practical Main Gauche Sparring Blade

This practical main gauche sparring blade is interchangeable with all of the renaissance main gauche. Designed for safety in rapier sparring.

For Use With

  • HW2117
  • HW2197
  • HW2207/N
  • HW2208/N
  • HW2209/N

Key Features

  • Interchangeable with all of the Renaissance Main Gauche
  • Button tip for safety in sparring
  • Gives your Main Gauche a dual use

Measurements

Specification Metric Imperial
Blade Length 30cm 11¾"
Overall Length 41cm 16¼"

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