Based on models of
17th century swept-hilt rapiers of Italian ancestry, our Torino Rapier and matching
Main Gauche exhibit the classic straight crossguard styling popular in this
part of Europe.
All of our rapiers
have stainless steel hilts, for reduced maintenance, and high-carbon steel flex-tempered
blades. Our three swept-hilt styles (Solingen, Torino, Gustav) are available
with hilts in both polished and antiqued finishes. The latter finish, developed
by Hanwei, has allowed a museum-quality patina to be applied to stainless steel
while the non-corroding properties of the steel are retained. This finish is
extremely attractive and gives a very authentic appearance to the piece.
The swept-hilt rapiers
and their attendant main gauches have now been redesigned to provide lighter,
better balanced pieces than earlier models. The hilts are now of the same size
as the museum pieces on which they are based, providing an authentic “feel”
in the user’s hand.
Country of Origin: CHINA
SPECIFICATIONS:
• Forged high-carbon
steel
• Black leather scabbard
• Excellent Balance
• Overall length: 17 1/2”
• Blade length: 11 1/2”
• Weight: 9oz
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