Cold Steel Cup Hilt Rapier Sword (41.5 Inch 1055 High Carbon Blade) Ray Skin Wrapped Handle + Leather Scabbard 88CHR

MANUFACTURER: Cold Steel Knives
SKU:
CS88CHR
MPN: 88CHR

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Cold Steel 88CHR Cup Hilt Rapier. According to most historians the Rapier first appeared on the sword scene in the late 14th century and held sway in most of Europe until the late 16th century except in Spain where it endured clear into the 18th century. The reason for its long reign as the civilian weapon of choice for self-defense and dueling can be tied to its two major advantages.

First its long, slim, double edged blade was ideal for delivering point oriented blows at a great distance while still being able to deliver a stinging cut. And secondly, its continually evolving hilt of rings, bars, quillons, shells, and eventually, an intricately chiseled cup offered excellent protection (especially now that the armored gauntlet had been abandoned) and shed, caught or deflected blows at the sword hand and forearm with great aplomb.

Sadly, while never proven ineffective or obsolete, the rapier eventually succumbed to the dictates of fashion and gave way to the emerging small sword. Happily Cold Steel has chosen to revive the Rapier with our own interpretation designed by Dave Baker. The long, narrow blade is fully sharpened and beautifully polished with a single wide fuller at the forte to assure perfect balance. The hilt also reflects the best in craftsmanship and materials fashioned from stainless steel featuring a classic ribbed shell and multiple bars, quillons and knuckle bow for unparalleled hand protection. The grip itself is made of wood covered with rich black ray skin and decorative wire and terminates in a heavy ribbed pommel that serves as a counter balance to our Rapier's long blade.

The Cold Steel Cup Hilt Rapier sword features a 41.5" hand forged and expertly tempered 1055 Carbon steel blade. The nickel-silver heavy guard and pommels provides a compelling contrast to the 9" long black same (ray skin) handle. A matching black leather scabbard with steel fittings is included. Overall length: 50.5". Weight: 43.5 ounces.

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