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Home Products Ribbed Shell Rapier

Ribbed Shell Rapier

by Cold Steel

SKU 1050166

Date Added 07/22/2022

# Available This product is out of stock

Price $495.00

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Overview

The Rapier enjoyed a long reign as the civilian weapon of choice for self-defense and dueling for centuries! Its long, double-edged blade was ideal for delivering the point at great distances. 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 rapier eventually succumbed to the dictates of fashion and gave way to smaller swords. Our modern interpretation of this historical classic has a long, narrow blade with a single wide fuller to assure 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 terminates in a heavy ribbed pommel that serves as a perfect counter balance to our Rapier's blade.

Weight: 

48oz 

Blade Thickness: 

1/5" 

Blade Length: 

41-1/2" 

Blade Steel: 

1060 Carbon 

Handle Length/Material: 

9" 

Overall Length: 

50-1/2" 

Additional Features: 

Leather Scabbard with steel fittings 

Blade Length Range: 

30+ in 

Steel Family: 

High Carbon Steels 

Sword Style: 

European 

Has some scratches, otherwise excellent condition.

Product Details

Blade Length 40.5

Overall Length 50

Weight (oz) 48

Source Previously owned

Additional Specs

Knife Type Hidden Tang, Has Sheath

Blade Material Carbon Steel

Blade Details Spear Point

Handle Material Metallic, Leather & Skins

About the Maker

Cold Steel
Cold Steel

"Cold Steel was founded in 1980, a company dedicated to making the strongest, sharpest knives in the world. Over the last four decades, Cold Steel has been at the forefront of the many innovations that have helped to define the knife industry as a whole. Progressive accomplishment, including the introduction of the checked Kraton® handles, and the tanto point blade styles have gone from curiously interesting features to industry-wide hallmarks of quality and sophistication. New ground was also broken with the introduction of unique new blade steels like San Mai III® and Tri-Ad™ Lock & locking mechanism for folding knives."

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