Rapiers

The sword used by the duelist and as a status symbol from the 16th through the 17th Century, rapiers are as much a work of art as a self defense tool.

Rapier Blades

Rapiers can vary widely in style. Therefore, we have made many different variations. Not every type of hilt configuration is represented here - so if you are interested in a style of hilt which is not shown in our order form, feel free to reach out through our customs page.

The most popular rapier blade we have mounted is the Castille Elite Rapier. Offered from 40” to 45”, this blade has a taper from 0.625” to 0.3125”. Most distinguished by its pierced fuller, the Castille Elite is a light and quick blade that feels great in the hand.

The other rapier blade we often mount is also produced by Castille, the Castille Standard. Also offered from 40” to 45”, this workhorse has a taper from 0.875” to 0.3125”.

Rapier Hilts

Rapier guards can vary widely, but at this time, we offer 3 basic styles:

the basic swept hilt
the 5 ring hilt
the cup hilt

If there is a specific style of guard you would like, feel free to reach out!

Guards can be made of either standard mild steel, or heat treated 4130 ChroMoly steel for added durability. Each option can be finished in Bright Satin or Blackened.

Pommel options include Faceted Scent Stopper (Type T), Round Scent Stopper (Type T2), or Fishtail (Type V1)

Each grip core is made of impact-resistant polycarbonate. It can either be covered with a layer of cotton cord and finished with lightweight hand-dyed veg-tan leather, or wrapped with braided metal wire.

Leather colors available include black, brown, red, oxblood, blue, green, and black (other colors available on request).

Wire options include blackened or polished steel, copper, brass, or a combination of materials.