brandenburg rapier with engravings

brandenburg rapier with engravingsAn impressive rapier by Windlass Steelcrafts, crafted after historical swords from the 17th century. Such rapiers were used primarily for duelling. Aristocrats wore rapiers chiefly as a fashion object. A rapier such as this would have conferred considerable prestige upon its owner in the 17th century. The sublime basket of this rapier is constructed from swept and twisted steel. The beautiful black horn grip with steel wire spirals emphasises the

with its realistic details

and could likewise be employed for weed cutting and harvesting

This burgonet features both a brow guard and a neck guard

Already employed by the Romans

in South England

The belt is a replica based on fragments of an original found in the Viking town of Birka

and is of the nasal helmet type

Epirus and the Macedonians

The nose piece is constructed from 3 mm thick steel for additional safety

bokkens and wakizashis

this neck protection has been designed for use in demanding training environments

2 horizontal poles of 3