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Hanwei Gustav Rapier (SH2206)

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Hanwei Gustav Rapier
Specifications
Overall Length 45 1/4"
Blade Length 36 5/8"
Point of Balance 5"
Point of Percussion 28"
Width at Guard .75"
Thickness at Guard .25"
Weight 2lb 5oz

The Gustav Rapier replicates a weapon used by King Gustav Adolf II, who ruled Sweden in the early part of the 17th century. The shell guard of the rapier is unusual but effective. The rapier features classical lines, with a high-carbon steel flex-tempered blade, a stainless steel hilt (for reduced maintenance) with "blade catcher" quillons and a twisted-wire grip. The hilt is of the same size as the original, providing an authentic “feel” in the user’s hand and weight and balance also match originals. The blade is interchangeable with our “Practical” blade (OH2255) which is designed for safety in rapier sparring. The matching Main Gauche (SH2209) may also be equipped with a sparring blade.

The name of Hanwei, and that of its founder Paul Chen, engender an image of fine functional swords and historical weaponry. Based in Dalian, China, Hanwei manages to combine traditional craftsmanship with modern tooling and metallurgy, in a way that enables it to supply a world-wide market while meeting or exceeding the quality of custom-made products. Read more on the history of Hanwei.


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