Pirate

The rapier began to develop at around the turn of the 15th century as the Spanish espada ropera, or "dress sword". It was a fast and light single handed sword designed for cutting and thrusting. In 1570 the Italian swordmaster Signior Rocco Bonetti settled in England and advocated the use of the rapier for thrusting as opposed to cutting when engaged in a duel. Although it was generally seen as a civilian weapon, more robust versions such as the Pappenheimer Rapier were developed for battlefield use and saw service in conflicts such as the English Civil War. Many rapier treatises still survive including "The Schoole of the Noble and Worthy Science of Defence" written in England in 1617 by Joseph Swetnam.

Our Renaissance Rapier features a hand forged complex hilt constructed from steel and polished to a bright finish. The wire-bound handle is both attractive and functional - allowing for a firmer grip than the leather bound equivalent. The hand forged steel blade is housed in a well made wooden scabbard with leather covering and steel fittings. This sword is blunt and designed for display only.

Total Length: 100.5cm
Blade Length: 88.5cm
Grip Length: 18.5cm
Weight: 1702g
Blade Thickness (base): 4.82cm
Blade Width (base): 0.5cm
Point of Balance (PoB): 17cm
Blade: High Carbon Steel
Edge: Blunt
Pommel: Threaded
Scabbard: Leather, Wood, Steel

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

It’s pretty clear to see where this classic medieval dagger got is name from! Also known as the Ballock Dagger or Kidney Dagger (you can thank the Victorians for that one!). This dagger was popular both on and off the battlefield from the 13^th to 18^th century and a predecessor to the Scottish Dirk. It was very popular during the Tudor period and a large number of Bollock Daggers were found on the wreck of the Mary Rose.

Our Bollock Dagger features a carved wood handle and forged steel blade. It comes complete with a leather scabbard with belt loop and decorative sun emblem in brass.

Total length: 39 cm
Blade length: 25 cm
Blade width (base):  2.5 cm
Weight: 200g
Edge: Blunt
Scabbard: Leather, Brass

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

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