Meyer’s Sidesword (Rappier)

Description

Shown in Joachim Meyer’s treatises, this sidesword will serve well in practice and tournament. Considered a transitional sidesword, shortly before true rapiers became common, this is excellent for those who study the German sidesword tradition and Dussack of Joachim Meyer.

• Hardness: 47-50 HRC
• Steel: 60C2A
• Weight total: 1050 gr
• Point of balance: 95 mm
• Total length: 1070 mm
• Blade length: 895 mm
• Handle length: 90 mm
• Crossguard length: 285 mm
• Crossguard width: 11 mm
• Blade width: 20 mm
• Blade width in ricasso: 25 mm
• Blade width at the tip: 13 mm
• Blade thickness on the tip: 2.8 mm
• Blade thickness in ricasso: 5.8 mm
• Flex: ~6kg

Available with rolled (standard), rounded, or spatulated tip (add $39 for rounded or spatulated). Standard grip is black, cord-wrapped. Leather and other colours available on request.