Cold Steel Ribbed Shell Swept Hilt Rapier 88CHR

A Historical Beauty for Collectors and Enthusiasts

The rapier enjoyed a long reign as the civilian sidearm for self-defense and dueling for centuries! Its long, double-edged blade was ideally suited for delivering thrusts at long range. Its elaborate hilt (evolving from rings, bars, and quillons, to shells and chiseled cups) offered excellent protection and caught or deflected blows with ease. Sadly, the grip eventually gave way to fashion and yielded to smaller swords. Cold Steel’s modern interpretation of this historical classic features a long, narrow blade with a single wide fuller to ensure perfect balance. Its hilt features a classic ribbed shell and multiple bars, quillons, and a knuckle bow for hand protection. The grip is made of wood covered with rich black ray skin and wire and finishes in a heavy ribbed pommel which acts as a perfect counterweight to the Cold Steel Rapier’s blade.

This rapier is more than just a weapon; it is a piece of history. The hilt, with its classic ribbed shell, multiple bars, quillons, and knuckle bow, provides substantial hand protection. The grip is meticulously crafted from wood, covered in durable black ray skin with wire inlay, ensuring a firm and comfortable hold. This is all capped off by a robust, ribbed pommel that perfectly counterbalances the blade, contributing to its excellent maneuverability. This sword is an ideal choice for collectors, historical reenactors, and for use in theatrical productions or as a display piece. For display or theatrical purposes, the sword can be safely dulled for an additional cost.

Own a piece of sword history with the Cold Steel Ribbed Shell Swept Hilt Rapier 88CHR. Explore more authentic historical swords from our sword collection or visit our homepage for a wide array of high-quality products.

Specifications

• Weight: 48oz
• Blade Thickness: 1/5″
• Blade Length: 41-1/2″
• Blade Steel: 1060 Carbon Steel
• Handle Length: 9″
• Overall Length: 50-1/2″
• Additional Features: Leather sheath with steel fittings
• Blade Length Range: 30+ in
• Steel Family: High Carbon Steel
• Sword Style: European