This slim weapon was quickly embraced by Italian fighters for its
agility and speed. The art of combat with these stiff thrusting blades
was quite deadly. The fully swept hilt protected the hand, a primary
target, when fighting in the streets or a duel. The three side rings on
the foreguard are complimented by a four bar inner guard and a faceted
barrel-shaped pommel. The wire-bound grip allows a firm grip that any
Italian swordman would consider essential. From 1600 to 1640 this type
of rapier was, arguably, the most popular style made.
From Encyclopedia
- Bardiche
- Alsocalled berdiche. A pollaxe with a long, slightly curved blade, principally used in north-eastern Europe.
- Burgonet
- A light, open-faced helmet popular in the sixteenth century as an alternative to the close-helmet for light cavalry. It was usually…
- Buff-coat
- Heavy coat from buff-leather worn alone for light protection or under armor.
- Corslet
- Also spelt corselet. A light half- armour popular in the sixteenth century for general military use (for example, for town…
