Review Details

English Swept Hilt Rapier & Scabbard

Product Review (submitted on 20 December 2018):

This is a really sturdy piece of kit, and was bought as a part of my display when I am demonstrating period leatherwork techniques. As such, its ideal, as it shows really well, the difference between the heavy military issue swords used by the the English militia, and the more elegant civilian blades carried by gentlemen of the period. It’s a little forward in the balance, and certainly heavier than I am used to, but there is a version of this blade available as a ‘re-enactment ready’ sword, and if I would have chosen this if I expected to fence with it. As it is, it’s great for historical interpretation, and I will be making many scabbards and hangers using it as an example. If your main need is for a combat weapon, I would choose a lighter blade with a quicker action.