#190 Elizabethan Rapier
This handsome rapier is in a style that was exceptionally popular in England during the period 1580 to 1610. This form of hilt probably originated on the continent, but was introduced to England by craftsmen who immigrated in this period. Distinctive features of this type are the large globular pommel and medallions on the bars of the hilt. The pommels and guards are often covered in floral and figural details in silver over a russet or blackened finish.

Arms & Armor has produced this rapier with vines, sunbursts and faces in burnished steel over a blued background. It is fitted with an authentic twisted wire-wrapped grip using fine blackened and steel wire. The single bar inner guard has a graceful sweep to the guard and a loop at the front. Our matching #166 Elizabethan Dagger is also available.

Original: 17th Century, Wallace Collection, London (A597)

Overall length: 51.15"; Blade: 43" x .85"

$930 + $45 shipping and handling


#6004 Nail Practice Blade
Substitute a period-style practice blade constructed of 6150 steel and tempered as our sharps to this rapier at no additional cost. It has the distinctive forged button tip and rectangular cross-section in the foible seen on original practice blades. These were sometimes referred to as "nails", for obvious reasons. [ View Details ]


#116 Rapier Scabbard
A heavy leather scabbard with a single seam up the back side available in black or brown. [ View Details ]

$95 + $14 shipping and handling (free s/h if ordered with sword)