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Toledo Swords ™ Fencing Swords
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FENCING
Dueling with sword and dagger was only one of many forms of fencing that developed as civilian wear of swords made duels between unarmored opponents in non-military situations more common. By the turn of the sixteenth century, Italian fencing masters were renowned throughout Europe, and during the course of the century, as instruction in the art of fencing became a required part of a young nobleman's education, every self-respecting court in Europe sought the services of an Italian fencing master. It was not unusual for a young gentleman to travel to Italy to receive instruction.
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Antiqued Paul Chen Torino Rapier Sword
by Hanwei
Item # RCPC2204NTS
The Antiqued Paul Chen Torino Rapier Sword
This fine Hanwei manufactured rapier sword is historically based on models of 17th century swept hilt rapiers of Italian ancestry.
The blade is made of forged high-carbon steel and it comes equipped with a leather scabbard.
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 (orderable upon request) produced by Hanwei are now
interchangeable with blunted Practical Sparring blades (orderable upon request) , which are designed for safety in rapier sparring. Also available are non-antiqued versions of the Torino Rapier and matching Main Gauche.
This fully functional rapier sword is tailored to meet the demands of re-enactment and stage combat.
Overall Length: 46"
Blade Length: 37"
Blade Material: High-carbon forged steel blade , tempered un-edged , sharp point
interchangeable blunted Practical Sparring blades are orderable at $59.00 each
Handle: Black wire wrapped handle with antique black finish sculpted steel guard and pommel
Factory: Hanwei China
Designer: Paul Chen
Scabbard: leather
Rated: Fully Functional
$265.00 each
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Paul Chen Solingen Rapier Sword
by Hanwei
Item # RCCASSH2205TS
The Paul Chen Solingen Rapier Sword
The Solingen Rapier Sword is historically based on models of 17th century swepthilt rapiers of Germanic ancestry.
The Solingen Rapier with the matching Main Gauche
is an excellent rendition of the timely originals. The blades are constructed of forged high-carbon steel and are
equipped with leather scabbards. The guard has a beautiful design with S-curved quillons to protect the
hand and for wrapping the fingers around to increase one’s grip strength.
This rapier and the matching main gauche blade produced by Hanwei are now interchangeable with blunted
Practical Sparring blades (orderable upon request) , which are designed for safety in rapier sparring.
Also available are antiqued versions of the Solingen Rapier with matching main gauche (orderable upon request).
This fully functional rapier sword is tailored to meet the demands of re-enactment and stage combat.
Overall Length: 44 3/4"
Blade Length: 36 1/2"
Blade Material: High-carbon forged steel blade , tempered un-edged , sharp point
interchangeable blunted Practical Sparring blades are orderable at $59.00 each
Handle: Wire wrapped handle with sculpted steel guard and pommel
Perfect balance
Factory: Hanwei China
Designer: Paul Chen
Scabbard: leather
Rated: Fully Functional
$229.00 each
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Antiqued Paul Chen Solingen Rapier Sword
by Hanwei
Item # RCPC2205NTS
The Antiqued Paul Chen Solingen Rapier Sword
This fine Hanwei manufactured rapier sword is historically based on models of 17th century swept hilt rapiers of German ancestry. The blade is made of forged high-carbon steel and it comes equipped with a leather scabbard.
The guard has a beautiful design with S-curved 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 (orderable upon request) produced by Hanwei are now
interchangeable with blunted Practical Sparring blades (orderable upon request) , which are designed for safety in rapier sparring. Also available are non-antiqued versions of the Solingen Rapier with matching Main Gauche.
This fully functional rapier sword is tailored to meet the demands of re-enactment and stage combat.
Overall Length: 44 3/4"
Blade Length: 36 1/2"
Blade Material: High-carbon forged steel blade , tempered un-edged , sharp point
interchangeable blunted Practical Sparring blades are orderable at $59.00 each
Handle: Black wire wrapped handle with antique black finish sculpted steel guard and pommel
Factory: Hanwei China
Designer: Paul Chen
Scabbard: leather
Rated: Fully Functional
$265.00 each
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Paul Chen Solingen Main Gauche Dagger
by Hanwei
Item # RCCASSH2208TS
The Paul Chen Solingen Main Gauche Dagger
The Solingen Main Gauche Dagger is historically based on models of 17th century main gauche daggers of Germanic ancestry.
The Solingen Main Gauche Dagger with the matching Rapier Sword
is an excellent rendition of the timely originals. The blades are constructed of forged high-carbon steel and are
equipped with leather scabbards.
This main gauche and the matching rapier blade produced by Hanwei are now interchangeable with blunted
Practical Sparring blades (orderable upon request) , which are designed for safety in rapier sparring.
Also available are antiqued versions of the Solingen Rapier
with matching main gauche (orderable upon request).
This fully functional rapier sword is tailored to meet the demands of re-enactment and stage combat.
Overall Length: 17 1/4"
Blade Length: 11 1/4"
Blade Material: High-carbon forged steel blade , tempered , sharp point
interchangeable blunted Practical Sparring blades are orderable at $45.00 each
Handle: Wire wrapped handle with steel guard and pommel
Perfect balance
Factory: Hanwei China
Designer: Paul Chen
Scabbard: leather
Rated: Fully Functional
$125.00 each
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Antiqued Paul Chen Gustav Rapier Sword
by Hanwei
Item # RCPC2206NTS
The Antiqued Paul Chen Gustav Rapier Sword
King Gustav II Adolf (1594-1632) was monarch of Sweden from 1611-1632.
In 1630 as a defensive maneuver, King Gustav II entered the Thirty Years’ War to secure the Swedish state and
church from danger. An excellent military tactician,
Gustav led an army of unusual quality, and his position was strengthened by alliances with France, Brandenburg, and Saxony.
At Lützen in 1632, the Swedes defeated Albrecht W.E. von Wallenstein's army,
but King Gustav was fatally wounded in battle.
This fine Hanwei manufactured rapier sword is historically based on the original
King Gustav II Adolf rapier sword and is truly fit for a king.
The blade is made of forged high-carbon steel and it comes equipped with a leather scabbard.
The guard of the rapier is quite impressive in design and has two shells to protect the hand.
This rapier and the matching main gauche blade (orderable upon request) produced by Hanwei are now
interchangeable with blunted Practical Sparring blades (orderable upon request) ,
which are designed for safety in rapier sparring. Also available are non-antiqued versions of the Gustav Rapier and matching
Main Gauche (orderable upon request).
This fully functional rapier sword is tailored to meet the demands of re-enactment and stage combat.
Overall Length: 45 1/2"
Blade Length: 36 7/8"
Blade Material: High-carbon forged steel blade , tempered un-edged , sharp point
interchangeable blunted Practical Sparring blades are orderable at $59.00 each
Handle: Black wire wrapped handle with antique black finish sculpted steel guard and pommel
Factory: Hanwei China
Designer: Paul Chen
Scabbard: leather
Rated: Fully Functional
$265.00 each
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Paul Chen Gustav Rapier Sword
by Hanwei
Item # RCCASSH2206TS
The Paul Chen Gustav Rapier Sword
King Gustav II Adolf (1594-1632) was monarch of Sweden from 1611-1632.
In 1630 as a defensive maneuver, King Gustav II entered the Thirty Years’ War to secure the Swedish state and
church from danger. An excellent military tactician,
Gustav led an army of unusual quality, and his position was strengthened by alliances with France, Brandenburg, and Saxony.
At Lützen in 1632, the Swedes defeated Albrecht W.E. von Wallenstein's army,
but King Gustav was fatally wounded in battle.
This fine Hanwei manufactured rapier sword is historically based on the original
King Gustav II Adolf rapier sword and is truly fit for a king.
The blade is made of forged high-carbon steel and it comes equipped with a leather scabbard.
The guard of the rapier is quite impressive in design and has two shells to protect the hand.
This rapier and the matching main gauche blade (orderable upon request) produced by Hanwei are now
interchangeable with blunted Practical Sparring blades (orderable upon request) ,
which are designed for safety in rapier sparring. Also available are non-antiqued versions of the Gustav Rapier and matching
Main Gauche (orderable upon request).
This fully functional rapier sword is tailored to meet the demands of re-enactment and stage combat.
Overall Length: 45 1/4"
Blade Length: 36 5/8"
Weight: 2lb 5oz
Point of Balance: 5"
Point of Percussion: 28"
Width at Guard: .75" Thickness at Guard: .25"
Width at Tip: .40" Thickness at Tip: .10"
Blade Material: High-carbon forged spring steel blade
interchangeable blunted Practical Sparring blades are orderable at $59.00 each
Handle: Black wire wrapped handle with antique black finish sculpted steel guard and pommel
Factory: Hanwei China
Designer: Paul Chen
Scabbard: leather
Excellent Balance
Rated: Fully Functional
$229.00 each
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Paul Chen Taza Cup Hilt Rapier Sword
by Hanwei
Item # RCCASSH2035TS
The Paul Chen Taza Cup Hilt Rapier Sword
Long extolled as the pinnacle of rapier design,
the "Spanish" or "Cup-Hilt" rapier undoubtedly combined style and function very effectively in 17th century Europe. The very best of these weapons featured beautifully pierced cups and pommels. Hanwei has replicated these to perfection and combined them with an elegantly tapered high-carbon steel blade in the "Taza" rapier (the name comes from the French, who called this style "a la Taza").
This fully functional rapier sword is tailored to meet the demands of re-enactment and stage combat.
Overall Length: 46 1/4"
Sword Weight: 2 lbs 1 oz
Blade Length: 38 1/4"
Blade Material: High-carbon forged steel blade , tapered
Factory: Hanwei China
Designer: Paul Chen
Scabbard: Leather covered
Rated: Fully Functional
$339.00 each
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Paul Chen Practical Basket Hilt Mortuary Sword
by Hanwei
Item # RCCASSH2076TS
The Paul Chen Practical Basket Hilt Mortuary Sword with Scabbard
The Paul Chen Practical Basket Hilt Mortuary Sword is built for the re-enactor.
Replicated from an original in the collection of the Royal Armouries in England , the Mortuary Hilt Sword is a classic example of a cavalry or dragoon officer’s sword of the 17th century English Civil War period. Deriving its name from the style of sword which memorialized King Charles I, who was executed in 1649, The Mortuary Hilt Sword’s steel basket is decorated with scrolled foliage .
The blade is unsharpened, with a 1/16” edged and a rounded tip, complying with the combat rules of many re-enactment societies.
This fully functional rapier sword is tailored to meet the demands of re-enactment and stage combat.
Overall Length: 37"
Sword Weight: 2 lbs
Blade Length: 30 1/2"
Point of Balance: 4"
Point of Percussion: 29"
Width at Guard: 1.05"
Width at Tip: .52"
Thickness at Guard: .22"
Thickness at Tip: .11"
Blade Material: High-carbon forged steel blade , unsharpened
Factory: Hanwei China
Designer: Paul Chen
Scabbard: Leather covered
Rated: Fully Functional
Authentic styling
Great for re-enactors
$229.00 each
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Paul Chen Renaissance Musketeer Style Fencing Rapier
by Hanwei
Item # RCCASSH1032TS
The Paul Chen Renaissance Musketeer Style Fencing Rapier
The Paul Chen Renaissance Musketeer Style Fencing Rapier is built for the re-enactor.
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.
This Fencing Rapier, a standard in the sport, comes with a double-wide Epee
( Musketeer ) blade.
This fully functional rapier sword is tailored to meet the demands of re-enactment and stage combat.
Overall Length: 41"
Sword Weight: 1 lb 7 oz
Blade Length: 33 7/8"
Handle length: 5"
Blade Material: High-carbon forged steel blade
Musketeer double-wide epee blade button tip
Factory: Hanwei China
Designer: Paul Chen
Rated: Fully Functional
Designed for the Renaissance fencer
Very quick
$189.00 each
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Paul Chen Practical Rapier Sword
by Hanwei
Item # RCCASSH1098TS
The Paul Chen Practical Rapier Sword
The Practical Rapier utilizes the SCA ( Society for Creative Anachronism )combat approved 43" Schlager blade.
The tapered blade form provides superior balance compared to the
traditional parallel sided schlagers of the same length, making for a faster sword. The high-carbon steel blade provides good flexibility and is button-tipped for safety.
This fully functional rapier sword is tailored to meet the demands of re-enactment and stage combat.
Overall Length: 49 1/4"
Sword Weight: 2 lbs 5 oz
Blade Length: 43"
Blade Material: High-carbon forged steel blade , tapered , Button-tipped
replacement blades are orderable at $59.00 each
Factory: Hanwei China
Designer: Paul Chen
SCA approved
Rated: Fully Functional
$169.00 each
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Paul Chen Practical Rapier II Sword
by Hanwei
Item # RCCASSH1099TS
The Paul Chen Practical Rapier II Sword
The Practical Rapier II utilizes the SCA ( Society for Creative Anachronism )combat approved 37" Schlager blade.
The tapered blade form provides superior balance compared to the
traditional parallel sided schlagers of the same length, making for a faster sword.
The high-carbon steel blade provides good flexibility and is button-tipped for safety.
This fully functional rapier sword is tailored to meet the demands of re-enactment and stage combat.
Overall Length: 43 1/2"
Sword Weight: 2 lbs 3 oz
Blade Length: 37"
Blade Material: High-carbon forged steel blade , tapered , Button-tipped
replacement blades are orderable at $59.00 each
Factory: Hanwei China
Designer: Paul Chen
SCA approved
Rated: Fully Functional
$169.00 each
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Paul Chen Bone Handled Swept Hilt Rapier Sword
by Hanwei
Item # RCCASSH1092TS
The Paul Chen Bone Handled Swept Hilt Rapier Sword
Swept Hilt Rapiers trace their origins to early 17th century Europe,
where swordplay with the Rapier sword was considered an essential part of a gentleman's education and was often used in resolving gentlemanly disagreements. Blades typically originated in Toledo or Solingen and would be hilted by regional smiths, resulting in many hilt styles.
This beautiful sword has a high-carbon steel blade and a very attractive solid steel ( not plated )
basket with a genuine bone grip. A rigid leather-covered scabbard is included.
This fully functional rapier sword is tailored to meet the demands of re-enactment and stage combat.
Overall Length: 45 1/4"
Blade Length: 36 5/8"
Sword weight: 2 lb 2 oz
Blade Material: High-carbon forged steel blade
Handle: solid steel basket with a genuine bone grip
Factory: Hanwei China
Designer: Paul Chen
Scabbard: Leather covered
Rated: Fully Functional
$259.00 each
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Paul Chen Torino Rapier Sword
by Hanwei
Item # RCPC2204TS
The Paul Chen Torino Rapier Sword
This fine Hanwei manufactured rapier sword is historically based on models of 17th century swept hilt rapiers of Italian ancestry.
The blade is made of forged high-carbon steel and it comes equipped with a black leather scabbard.
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 fully functional rapier sword is tailored to meet the demands of re-enactment and stage combat.
Overall Length: 46"
High-carbon forged steel blade , tempered un-edged , sharp point
Factory: Hanwei China
Designer: Paul Chen
Scabbard included
replacement blades are orderable at $59.00 each
Rated: Fully Functional
$229.00 each
Competition Foils
The fencing foils we have on site are all
certified "fully functional" ie. they are
manufactured where the hilt and blade components
together are manufactured to 'battle ready"
standards. They are true historical replicas. The
foils we stock are "blunted" ie. not sharpened.
They are fine for practice and re-enactment.
For all official FIE ( Federation Internationale
d'Escrime ) competitions , and most other high
level competitions , FIE-certified blades that
have the FIE logo stamped at the base of the
blade, along with the code letters for the forge
that produced the blade (caveat emptor: some
disreputable forges have been known to falsify
these marks) are mandatory. The factory does not
produce FIE blades , as it emphasizes production
on true historical replica blades rather than
modern swords or electric swords - used in
competition for scoring.
So if you are looking for a FIE certified or
electric practice sword , you have to go to the
sites that deal with this type of item.
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