Product description
Since the sixteenth century, the rapier has been the main dueling weapon of the bourgeoisie. The 'Pappenheimer' rapier type is named after the German count and general Gottfried Heinrich Pappenheim. He came from an old Bavarian family that participated in the Crusades. He himself is best known for his courageous performance during the Thirty Years War. In 1632 he defeated the Swedes at the Battle of Lutzen. However, this was the last battle of his glorious career, as he died after getting hit by a cannonball.
Typical for the Pappenheimer rapier is the basket-shaped guard, which protects the hand. This decorative rapier has a grip wrapped in steel wire, the guard is lined with luxurious red velvet. It is delivered including a wooden scabbard covered with black leather, the scabbard has steel chapes.
Details:
Material: carbon steel, leather, wood
Length: 104 cm
Blade thickness: 1 mm (semi-sharp), for decoration only
Blade length: 80 cm
Guard length: 24 cm
Delivery incl. scabbard
Weight: approx. 1280g
Based on a historical original
Transport weight (gram): 2000 *
We do not sell this product to customers under the age of 18. Click here for more information on the European arms acts.
This item is produced in limited quantities only. This means that every piece is unique. Sizes & finish may vary lightly from piece to piece.
Prevent rust and corrosion by oiling your weapons regularly. Remove rust easily with black sandpaper. Remove burrs with a whetstone. Make sure you have removed all burrs before using a battle-ready weapon, as they can cause wounds.
Tip: How to adjust the finish of your armour and weaponry
Luxurious (polished)- polish the steel with metal polish or toothpaste. You can even give the item a mirror-like polish. Test on a small surface first!
Handmade (matte)- soak the steel in cola for 40 minutes to 20 hours. Check regularly and treat with black sandpaper.
Antique (patinated) leave the steel to rust for some time in a damp environment, preferably outside. Remove the red layer of rust, to reveal the corroded top layer.
Please note. After finishing the product yourself, the warranty and return right expire. Celtic WebMerchant is not responsible for the obtained result."
Packaged with 100% recycled material
When packaging this item, we exclusively use 100% recycled plastic and recycled paper/cardboard from FSC certified forests. We reuse a large part of the material directly without the intervention of a recycling process.
Recycle the material by separating your waste:
1. Cardboard: separate or reuse your paper.
2. Plastic cushions, clothing bags and plastic tape: separate or reuse your plastic. If possible, pierce the cushions with a volume reduction needle.
3. Paper packaging for jewelry and small items: these have a plastic inner layer. Remove these, then separate your paper and plastic.
