PAUL CHEN 1024 SWEPT HILT RAPIER WOOD HANDLE

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.

This model features a well-balanced high-carbon steel blade with a solid steel basket (not plated) and a hardwood grip. The rigid scabbard is leather-covered.

Paul Chen Swept Hilt Rapier. 44" overall. 38" unsharpened high carbon steel blade. Hardwood handle with steel hand guard and pommel. Brown leather scabbard with nickel silver tip and throat. This item ships UPS oversized.