Based on models of 17th century swept-hilt rapiers of Italian ancestry
and combining the better features of several pieces, our Torino Rapier
(SH2204) with matching main gauche (SH2207) is sure to become the
standard by which all others are measured. The blades are made of forged
high-carbon steel and are equipped with black leather scabbards. The
guard has an ornate design with straight quillons to protect the hand
and for wrapping the fingers around to increase functionality and one’s
grip strength. This rapier and the matching main gauche blade produced
from CAS/Hanwei are now interchangeable with the “Practical” blades
(SH2255, SH2256), which are designed for safety in rapier sparring. Also
available are antiqued versions of the Torino Rapier (SH2204N) with
matching main gauche. |