Rapier 17e eeuw, semi-scherp Game of Thrones elk voorzien van een lederen

elk voorzien van een lederen koord en hoornen knoopsluiting

using double seams and reinforced eyelets

Swords like this were used all over Europe during the La Tène period

This saber has a bow hilt that protects the hand during fighting

Rapier 17e eeuw, semi-scherp Game of Thrones elk voorzien van een lederenIn the Renaissance the sword became more and more a second weapon beside the gun or the pistol. The blades became slimmer, a hilt became more usual than a cross guard and the point was sharper for good stabbing. The ricasso, an unpolished part of the blade, became more popular and was often used. One of the most well known Renaissance swords was the rapier, which was mainly used as a duel and fashion sword. This slim sword already originated in 1470