Solingen Rapier Reviews
Replicated from a 17th century German piece, our Solingen Rapier and matching Main Gauche exhibit the "blade-catcher" style of quillons used throughout northern Europe. ; ; Available in both bright and antiqued versions, both of these pieces will accept the "Practical" sparring blades. ; ; 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 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. ; ; Key Features: ; - Forged high-carbon steel ; - Leather scabbards ; - Perfect balance ; ; Specifications: ; Overall length: 45 1/4" ; Blade length: 36 5/8" ; Weight: 2 lbs. 5 oz. ; Point of Balance: 5" ; Point of Percussion: 28" ; Width at Guard: .75" ; Width at Tip: .40" ; Thickness at Guard: .25" ; Thickness at Tip: .10" ; ; Specs will vary slightly from piece to piece.
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Feb 06, 2011 20:27:04
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