Rapier (based on Viennese Royal Armoury A1032)

This rapier is an outstandingly well preserved specimen from the early 17th century. It features a long, strong blade made by Juan Martin[ez] in Toledo, well suitable for cuts while still retaining very swift handling. The ricasso is rectangular, with two fullers, the blade is of hexagonal shape with one fuller, ending in a diamond shape shortly before the point. The hilt consists of solid, blackened, hexagonal bars, with a short rectangular wire-wrapped
handle intended to be gripped with the index finger around the ricasso. The pommel is of tapered cylindrical shape with 10 bevels.^​1​

The original sword is located in the depot of the Viennese Royal Armoury (Hofjagd- und Rüstkammer)

The reproduction of the sword is loosely based on the original, yet modified in numerous ways. The hilt has simpler bar sections and is mirrored for a left handed fencer. The blade is blunt for sparring use.

The pictures have been taken after more than three years of intense use.

• Overall length: 1200mm
• Blade length: 1060mm
• Blade width at base: 23mm
• Crossguard length: 230mm
• Point of balance: 146mm
• Weight: 1250g

All images © Stefan Feichtinger, if not otherwise noted.