#168 Italian Three Ring Rapier
This slim weapon was quickly embraced by Italian fighters for its agility and speed. The art of combat with these stiff thrusting blades was quite deadly. The fully swept hilt protected the hand, a primary target, when fighting in the streets or a duel.
The three side rings on the foreguard are complimented by a four bar inner guard and a faceted barrel shaped pommel. The wire bound grip allows a firm grip that any Italian swordman would consider essential. From1600 to1640 this type of rapier was, arguably, the most popular style made. There are many illustrations in art and surviving examples in museums and collections. Norman identifies this hilt as type 61 in his book, The Rapier and the Smallsword.
The blade is a quarter inch thick at the hilt and distal tapers to an authentic point and edge. Available with a satin steel finish or you can special order a blued finish for the hilt, your choice.
Original circa 1580-1585, Inv. 2537, Museo Poldi Pezzoli, Milan.
Blade: 38" x .8" Overall Length: 47.25"
$700.00
s/h - $36.00
#180 Hilt Blueing
A professional heat blueing is applied to create a deep rich, almost black finish on your sword hilt and pommel.
$75.00
#116 Sword Scabbard (not shown)
A heavy leather scabbard with a single seam up the back side available in black and brown.
$85
s/h - $12.75
(no s/h fee with sword order)
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