Cold Steel Cavalier Rapier Sword 36" 1055 Carbon Steel Blade Steel Handle

FeaturesDouble edged Wire wrapped handleTempered steel hand protectionBy the mid-1600's dueling was at the height of its popularity. In fact, this trend for settling affairs of honor with steel reached such heights that King Louis XIII of France outlawed dueling for fear of losing too many of his important dignitaries to this dangerous pursuit! Aristocratic noblemen saw it as their manly duty to defend their honor at sword-point, and as such began not only seeking out the knowledge and training imparted by specialist sword masters, but also exploring new types of weapon to help them gain a decisive edge. One particular sword began to gain popularity - a smaller, lighter and faster version of the Rapier that was easier to carry and quicker in combat. A precursor to what would eventually become the Smallsword referred to by many simply as the "transitional rapier". Cold Steel's interpretation of this blade, Cavalier Rapier, features a sharp double edged and nee...