Cold Steel 88FCR Cavalier Rapier

Cold Steel 88FCR Cavalier Rapier

"By the mid-1600's dueling was at the height of its popularity. In fact this trend for settling affairs of honor with steel reached such heights that King Louis XIII of France outlawed dueling for fear of losing too many of his important dignitaries to this dangerous pursuit!

Aristocratic noblemen saw it as their manly duty to defend their honor at sword-point and as such began not only seeking out the knowledge and training imparted by specialist sword masters but also exploring other types of weapons to help them gain a decisive edge.

One particular sword began to gain popularity - a smaller lighter and faster version of the Rapier that was easier to carry and quicker in combat. A precursor to what would eventually become the Smallsword referred to by many simply as the ""transitional rapier"".

Cold Steel's interpretation of this blade (which is named the Cavalier Rapier) features a sharp double edged and needle tipped blade which is decidedly shorter and lighter than a classic Rapier allowing for much more speed and agility.

With a tempered steel pierced shell guard rings quillons and knuckle bow it offers astonishingly good hand protection while its wire wrapped grip and counter balancing pommel give great comfort and liveliness in-hand.

Specifications:

- Blade Length: 36""
- Blade Thick: 1/5""
- Overall: 44 1/4""
- Handle: 8 1/4""
- Weight: 38.4 oz
- Steel: 1055 Carbon" }