The cup hilt rapier made its appearance in the
early 1650's in Spain, and enjoyed popularity in Spain
and Southern Italy until the early 1700's. The rapier
was often used with a second defensive weapon; daggers,
bucklers, and cloaks were the most popular. While daggers
were often decorated "en suite" with their companion
rapier, it was by no means unusual to have a "mismatched"
set of rapier and dagger. Much lighter than the broadsword
of medieval times, the rapier brought about a whole new
style of swordplay and a proliferation of fencing schools.
The rapier marked the earliest beginnings of fencing as
a sport.
A very well known sword from
XVI century valued in all Europe and used by the brave
Captains of the Flandes Corps and the courageous Conquerors
of America.
This beautiful and intricately
detailed Spanish style sword stands out due to its half-cup
shape. It features a graceful and light blade, carefully
tempered. The original version of this historically accurate
replica can be admired in the most important Museums of
the World. 45 inches in length.
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