European Swept Hilt Rapier

A rapier with straight blade double edged and 110cm in length, the grip wire bound with barrel shaped pommel. The swept hilt has a simple knuckle guard runs upwards from the straight cross guard in the front and single arcs run downwards on each side, these hold a horizontal ring round the outer side and a second outer guard. Simple design and maybe for military use, please see page page 185 Cut and Thrust Weapons for further information plate 5 overall length 130cm