Fencing by Medieval Collectibles

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.

Fencing Jackets and Masks

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 Jackets are 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.

Fencing Main Gauche

Medieval Collectibles has a fine selection of high quality functional fencing Main Gauches. A Main Gauche is a left handed dagger that is used to guard when fencing. A dagger is to a sword as a main gauche is to a rapier. There are many different styles of functional fencing main gauches like Spanish, German and Italian. The Main Gauche was mainly used in the 17th Century. We offer a large variety of mostly functional (battle ready) and a few decorative Main Gauches.

Functional Fencing Foils

The fencing foil is used for practice sessions by fencers worldwide, these sport fencing weapons are ideal for the recreational fencer. Fencing foils are a very thin weapon with a blunted or foiled tip. Fencing foils are designed only for thrusting with tempered high carbon steel blades. 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.

Functional Fencing Rapiers

The Rapier was popular in the late 16th and early 17th century. The 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 rapier was a tip-based thrusting sword that used stabbing and piercing, not slashing and cleaving. True rapier blades ranged from early flatter triangular blades to thicker, narrow hexagonal ones. Rapier hilts range from swept styles, to later dishes and cups. It had no true cutting edge such as with military swords for war.

Pappenheimer Rapiers

The Pappenheimer 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. Scabbard is leather with steel mounts. The Pappenheimer rapier is a historically important sword and one that belongs in a collection of edged weapons.

Rapier Replacement Blades

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 fencing 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 that are well balanced and come in a variety of styles and lengths.

Swept Hilt Fencing Rapiers

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.