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Medieval
Collectibles
carries a complete line of fencing
swords, rapiers, epees, foils,
main gauche and fencing gear.
We carry the full
line of fencing rapiers and
fencing foils from CAS Iberia,
Paul Chen, Windlass, Marto and
Toledo. All C.A.S Iberia,
Paul Chen and Windlass swords
are lightweight and fully
functional to withstand the
rigors of re-enactments. The
blades are made from high carbon
spring steel, for strength and
flexibility. The rapiers include a
top-grain leather scabbards
(except where noted). The
rapiers and foils from Marto are for decorative use only
unless otherwise stated.
Decorative main gauche and
rapiers are great for office or
home decor, stage props, or a
great addition to a prized
collection of a sword collector.
We have fencing jackets and
masks to protect you during
fencing practice and fencing
pants to give you that authentic
fencing look. We have
the popular rapier styles such
as the Pappenheimer rapiers and
swept hilt rapiers that are
fully functional.
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The
sport of rapier fencing is hugely popular, and while a number of
purpose-designed rapiers are available, the availability of protective
equipment has been left largely to the devices of the fencer. Our Rapier
Fencing Jacket, made specifically for this sport, provides torso protection
for rapier fencers. The design promotes a Renaissance period appearance but
permits free arm movement in both single and two-weapon combat. Our fencing
jackets have left-side zippered closure is used to avoid penetrable
openings in the target area. The fencing jacket has a nylon shell with
captive cotton fibre fill quilted to prevent padding migration. We also have
fencing mask to protect the head and neck area.
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Fencing Pants are made
of 100% machine washable cotton corduroy, these snappy, knee length pants
match the studded doublets. Fencing pants can be worn with our leggings or
thigh-high boots. There's plenty of room to move in them, so wear our
fencing pants for fight or frolic.
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Functional Fencing Main Gauche are
great for dual hand to hand fencing practice. The functional main
gauche is really a dagger that is used in the off-hand, while the fencing
rapier or sword is in the main hand. The fencing main gauche's purpose
is to assist in parrying incoming thrust from an opponent or used for close
attack if an opportunity arises.
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These fencing main
gauche are just
purely decorative
only. The
decorative fencing
main gauche are
great for office or
home decor.
Decorative main
gauche would be
great for a sword or
fencing collector to
add to his or her
prized collection.
Decorative fencing
main gauche can also
be used in costumes
or stage props.
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The functional fencing rapier was popular in the late 16th and early 17th
century. The fencing rapier was a dueling weapon whose form was developed
from cut and thrust swords. Its use was more brutal and forceful than the
light sport fencing that we know of today. As a civilian weapon of urban
self-defense, a true fencing rapier was a tip-based thrusting sword that
used stabbing and piercing, not slashing and cleaving. True functional
rapier blades ranged from early flatter triangular blades to thicker, narrow
hexagonal ones. Fencing rapier hilts range from swept styles, to later
dishes and cups. It had no true cutting edge such as with military swords
for war.
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Decorative fencing rapiers are for
home or office decor. Decorative rapiers also make a great addition to
a sword or fencing collector's collection. These decorative fencing
rapiers are great for stage props or an addition to a costume. Decorative
rapiers are designed from the originals and hand made of the finest quality
materials.
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The swept hilt rapier was the civilian
weapon of choice for close to 200 years, from the early 16th century to the
early 18th. On our replica, nine brass bars, all at least 1/8"" thick, swirl
and curve to make the dazzling cage that protects the hand from being cut.
Also, the Swept-Hilt often caught an opponent's blade, opening him up to a
fatal stab. Swordplay with the swept hilt rapier was considered an essential
part of a gentleman's education and was often used in resolving gentlemanly
disagreements. Functional fencing rapier blades typically originated in
Toledo or Solingen and would be hilted by regional smiths, resulting in many
hilt styles. Hilt finishes were both practical and decorative and gilding,
silvering and bluing were all widely accepted methods of providing both
decoration and resistance to rust.
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A Pappenheimer rapier whose modern
name derives from that of Gottfried Heinrich, Count of Pappenheim
(1594-1632), colonel of cuirassier regiment and later the general in command
of the imperial cavalry. The Pappenheimer rapier was light, flexible,
capable of both cut and thrust and yet not too heavy for good point work.
Hilt is ambidextrous, comprising of a pair of symmetrical shell guards
enclosed in rings and pierced with holes, wide recurved quillions, and a
knuckle guard with side bars. Some types of hilts had a pair of ring guards
below the shells for additional protection. The heavy pommel was most often
urn-shaped and also topped off by a button. Grip is wire wrapped wood. Guard
and pommel are both steel. The Pappenheimer rapier is a historically
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Are you in need of a fencing rapier
replacement blade, well have no fear we have them. If you have been
practicing hard and broke your rapier blade our replacement blades will do
the trick. Our fencing rapier replacement blades are great so you
don't have to get rid of that favorite rapier that you practiced with.
Our fencing replacement blades are made of high carbon spring steel and come
in a variety of styles and lengths.
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The fencing foil is a
very thin weapon with a blunted or foiled tip. Fencing foils are
designed only for thrusting. Fencing foils are flexible enough
to bend upon striking an opponent, in order to prevent injuries.
Medieval Collectibles is proud to carry a full line of
functional fencing foils for you to learn and practice the sport
of fencing.
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