King Gustav II Adolf (1594-1632) was monarch of Sweden from 1611-1632. In 1630 as a defensive manoeuvre, King Gustav II entered the Thirty Years’ War to secure the Swedish state and church from danger. An excellent military tactician, Gustav led an army of unusual quality, and his position was strengthened by alliances with France, Brandenburg, and Saxony. At Lützen in 1632, the Swedes defeated Albrecht W.E. von Wallenstein's army, but King Gustav was fatally wounded in battle. The Gustav Rapier (SH-2206) and main gauche (SH-2209) are hanforged reproductions of his originals and are truly fit for a king. The guard of the rapier is quit impressive in design and has two shells to protect the hand. The rapier and main gauche come equipped with forged high-carbon spring steel blades and leather scabbards. Want to spar? this rapier and the matching main gauche blade produced are now interchangeable with the “Practical” blades (SH-2255, SH-2256), which are designed for safety in rapier sparring. Also available is the Gustav Rapier in an antiqued version (SH-2206N) and matching antiqued main gauche (SH-2209N). Both sword and knife feature high quality black leather, our antiqued versions feathure aged effect fittings and blade and a beautiful brown leather scabbard

Antiqued King Gustav II Adolf (1594-1632) was monarch of Sweden from 1611-1632. In 1630 as a defensive manoeuvre, King Gustav II entered the Thirty Years’ War to secure the Swedish state and church from danger. An excellent military tactician, Gustav led an army of unusual quality, and his position was strengthened by alliances with France, Brandenburg, and Saxony. At Lützen in 1632, the Swedes defeated Albrecht W.E. von Wallenstein's army, but King Gustav was fatally wounded in battle. The Gustav Rapier (SH-2206) and main gauche (SH-2209) are reproductions of his originals and are truly fit for a king. The guard of the rapier is quit impressive in design and has two shells to protect the hand. The rapier and main gauche come equipped with forged high-carbon spring steel blades and leather scabbards. This rapier and the matching main gauche blade produced are now interchangeable with the “Practical” blades (SH-2255, SH-2256), which are designed for safety in rapier sparring. Also available is the Gustav Rapier in an antiqued version (SH-2206N) and matching antiqued main gauche (SH-2209N). Both sword and knife feature high quality black leather, our antiqued versions feathure aged effect fittings and blade and a beautiful brown leather scabbard

The Side Sword (SH-2203) was a military sword of the 16th & 17th century Renaissance period that also achieved popularity among civilians, due to its relatively light weight & quickness. It also had an advantage over its contemporary, the rapier, in having the ability to cut efficiently as well as thrust. Side swords were often the weapon of choice for sword & buckler fighting. Our Side Sword (SH-2203), based on a German original, is a beautifully proportioned piece that balances very well. The "swept-hilt" affords excellent hand protection and the blade geometry makes for an outstanding performance in both the cut and the thrust. The blade is constructed of high-carbon steel and the wire-wrapped handle is beautifully ornate.
The blunt re-enactment version is available in our Re-enactment swords Dept:

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. The rapier belt OKH60 is ideally suited to this rapier.

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. The SH-2117 is the matching main gauche for this piece.

Solingen S-Guard Rapier:
Based on models of 17th century swept-hilt rapiers of Germanic ancestry, our Solingen Rapier (SH-2205) with matching main gauche (SH-2208) is an excellent rendition of the timely originals. The blades are constructed of forged high-carbon steel and are equipped with leather scabbards. The guard has a beautiful design with S-curved quillons to protect the hand and for wrapping the fingers around to increase one’s grip strength. This rapier and the matching main gauche blade produced are now interchangeable with the “Practical” blades (SH-2255, SH-2256), which are designed for safety in rapier sparring. Also available are antiqued are versions of the Solingen Rapier (SH-2205N) with matching main gauche (SH-2208N). Both sword and knife feature high quality black leather, our antiqued versions feathure aged effect fittings and blade and a beautiful brown leather scabbard

Antiqued Solingen S-Guard Rapier:
Based on models of 17th century swept-hilt rapiers of Germanic ancestry, our Solingen Rapier (SH-2205) with matching main gauche (SH-2208) is an excellent rendition of the timely originals. The blades are constructed of forged high-carbon steel and are equipped with leather scabbards. The guard has a beautiful design with S-curved quillons to protect the hand and for wrapping the fingers around to increase one’s grip strength. This rapier and the matching main gauche blade produced are now interchangeable with the “Practical” blades (SH-2255, SH-2256), which are designed for safety in rapier sparring. Also available are antiqued are versions of the Solingen Rapier (SH-2205N) with matching main gauche (SH-2208N).Both sword and knife feature high quality black leather, our antiqued versions feathure aged effect fittings and blade and a beautiful brown leather scabbard.

Antiqued Torino Rapier: Based on models of 17 th century swept-hilt rapiers of Italian ancestry and combining the better features of several pieces, our Torino Rapier (SH2204) with matching main gauche (SH2207) is sure to become the standard by which all others are measured. The blades are made of forged high-carbon steel and are equipped with black leather scabbards. The guard has an ornate design with straight quillons to protect the hand and for wrapping the fingers around to increase functionality and one’s grip strength. This rapier and the matching main gauche blades from Barringtons Swords are now interchangeable with the “Practical” blades (SH-2255, SH-2256), which are designed for safety in rapier sparring. Also available are antiqued versions of the Torino Rapier (SH-2204N) with matching main gauche. Both sword and knife feature high quality black leather, our antiqued versions feathure aged effect fittings and blade and a beautiful brown leather scabbard

Torino Rapier: Based on models of 17 th century swept-hilt rapiers of Italian ancestry and combining the better features of several pieces, our Torino Rapier (SH2204) with matching main gauche (SH2207) is sure to become the standard by which all others are measured. The blades are made of forged high-carbon steel and are equipped with black leather scabbards. The guard has an ornate design with straight quillons to protect the hand and for wrapping the fingers around to increase functionality and one’s grip strength. This rapier and the matching main gauche blades from Barringtons Swords are now interchangeable with the “Practical” blades (SH-2255, SH-2256), which are designed for safety in rapier sparring. Also available are antiqued versions of the Torino Rapier (SH-2204N) with matching main gauche. Both sword and knife feature high quality black leather, our antiqued versions feathure aged effect fittings and blade and a beautiful brown leather scabbard

LEFT HANDED Torino Rapier: Based on models of 17 th century swept-hilt rapiers of Italian ancestry and combining the better features of several pieces, our Torino Rapier (SH2204) with matching main gauche (SH2207) is sure to become the standard by which all others are measured. The blades are made of forged high-carbon steel and are equipped with black leather scabbards. The guard has an ornate design with straight quillons to protect the hand and for wrapping the fingers around to increase functionality and one’s grip strength. This rapier and the matching main gauche blades from Barringtons Swords are now interchangeable with the “Practical” blades (SH-2255, SH-2256), which are designed for safety in rapier sparring. Also available are antiqued versions of the Torino Rapier (SH-2204N) with matching main gauche..Both sword and knife feature high quality black leather, our antiqued versions feathure aged effect fittings and blade and a beautiful brown leather scabbard

Taza Spanish Cup Hilt Rapier Matching the SH-2035 "Taza" Cup-Hilt Rapier, the SH-2137 "Taza" Main Gauche is a beautifully decorated piece in the style of Spanish rapiers of the mid-17th century. The distinctive triangular knuckle guard and the pommel are pierced in foliate decoration while the high-carbon steel blade is exquisitely chiselled in the style of the period. Long extolled as the pinnacle of rapier design, the “Spanish” or “Cup-Hilt” rapier undoubtedly combined style and function very effectively in 17th century Europe . The very best of these weapons featured beautifully pierced cups and pommels has replicated these to perfection and combined them with an elegantly tapered high-carbon steel blade in our “Taza” rapier (the name comes from the French, who called this style “a la Taza”). A leather-covered scabbard is included.Both sword and knife feature high quality black leather, our antiqued versions feathure aged effect fittings and blade and a beautiful brown leather scabbard