Bone Handle Rapier and Matching Main Gauche by Paul Chen


Swept Hilt Rapiers trace their origins to early 17th century Europe, where swordplay with the Rapier was considered an essential part of a gentleman's education and was often used in resolving gentlemanly disagreements. Blades typically originated in Toledo or Solingen and would be hilted by regional smiths, resulting in many hilt styles. The SH1092 has a high-carbon steel blade and a very attractive solid steel (not plated) basket with a genuine bone grip. A rigid leather-covered scabbard is included. *KEY FEATURES:* * High-carbon steel blade * Genuine bone grip * Rigid scabbard included *MEASUREMENTS:* Blade length: 36 5/8“ Overall length: 45 1/4“ Weight: 2lb 2oz 2197-GT -- Main Gauche (matches 1092-GT) The Main Gauche, or left hand dagger, was often used with the rapier, providing an added dimension in both offense and defense, and the “Schools of Fence” which proliferated in Europe during this period taught the use of the two weapons in combination. The Main Gauche would often match the Rapier in styling, while incorporating features which maximized the effectiveness of the piece. *KEY FEATURES:* * Historically accurate * Perfect balance *MEASUREMENTS:* Overall length: 17“ Weight: 9oz
1092-GT - Bone handle rapier	Bone handle rapier Qty: Price: $219.00
2197-GT - Matching Main Gauche	Bone Handle Matching Main Gauche Qty: Price: $119.00