Swept Hilt Rapiers trace their origins to early 17th century Europe, where
swordplay with the Rapier was considered an essential part of a
gentleman's education and was often used in resolving gentlemanly
disagreements. Blades typically originated in Toledo or Solingen and
would be hilted by regional smiths, resulting in many hilt styles. The
1092-GT has a high-carbon steel blade and a very attractive solid steel
(not plated) basket with a genuine bone grip. A rigid leather-covered
scabbard is included. Either of our rapier belts (Models 1039-GT or
OK-H60) is ideally suited to this rapier. |