'Saxony' German Rapier

"Saxony" is a recreation of a beautiful 16th century German rapier, inspired by the fine collection of German Renaissance Rapier in the New York Metropolitan Museum of Arts and other European museum collections.

This is another exacting recreation that LK Chen has taken on, with with valuable input from experts in the details of its decoration and construction methods such as the braiding of the elaborate "Turkish head" wire knots in the hilt.

Total Length: 117.6cm
Blade Length: 102cm
Hilt Length (handle & pommel): 15cm
Handle Length: 10cm
Crossguard Width: 13.5cm
Total Weight: 1.25kg
Point of Balance (from the tip of the hilt basket): 7cm
Point of Balance (from crossbar): 12cm
Blade Thickness: 7mm
Material: High Carbon Manganese Spring Steel
Scabbard: Yes (wood covered with black leather)

All dimensions are approximate and may vary from piece to piece.