Renaissance, Renaissance Style Fencing Rapier Hanwei

Fencing in the Renaissance style plays a prominent part in historical re-enactment, combining the quickness of light blades with the structure and spirit of the duel. In addition to our Practical Swept Hilt and Cup-Hilt Rapiers (see Pages 81, 85) we have developed a number of other weapons for the Renaissance fencer and these are presented here.

The Schlaeger Rapiers utilize a popular swept hilt, modified to accommodate our schlaeger blades in 37” (SH1099) and 43” (SH1098) lengths. These tapered blades provide a superior balance compared to the traditional parallel-sided schlaegers, making for a faster sword.

Replacement blades are available for all of the sparring weapons shown here as follows:

Sword	Blade Ref.
SH1098	OH1060
SH1099	OH1061
SH1032	OHLASP02
SH1032B	OHLASP01
SH1033	OH2256

The Fencing Rapier, a standard in the sport, is available with either the Schlaeger blade (SH1032B) or double-wide Epee (Musketeer) blade (SH1032). Either blade will fit the OL301 sheath. The Main Gauche (SH1033) is fitted with a training blade that combines adequate parrying stiffness at the forte with tip flexibility for safety, making the piece ideal for two-weapon sparring. The AH2143 mask meets international punch-test standards and is recommended for use with these and any other fencing weapons.

Specifications:

Schlaeger blade

Designed for the Renaissance fencer

Very durable

Overall length:  42”
Blade length:  37”
Handle length:   5”
Weight:  2lb
Box height:  43”
Box width:  11”

Specs will vary slightly from piece to piece.