Historical fencing is the reason for our existence.
Below you'll find links to all our items suitable for use as fencing equipment.
Feel free to contact us if you are unsure regarding the suitability of a particular item for your art.
All the gear you'd need to keep yourself safe from harm.
Our Fencing Mask is designed for use with any of the sport fencing or rapier fencing weapons offered in this catalogue. It meets international 12 kg punch-test standards and it has a bendable top guard, which can be fitted to the individual user, and an adjustable back strap with a Velcro™ closure.
Summary:
Adjustable back strap and Velcro™ closure
Club mask that meets the 12 kg punch-test
Sizes:
Medium
Large
Extra-large
NOTE:
This item is out of stock. Due to the intricacies of exchange rates I'm not likely to have these back is stock in the near future. Please check back after September for updates.
These rapiers are all designed for use as fencing swords.
Since rapier and dagger is also an extremely common form, we've included all our fencing daggers in this listing as well.
The Fencing rapier has been specifically developed for rapier fencing as practiced by most re-enactment groups. This version of the Fencing Rapier carries the lozenge-section Schlaeger blade. Excellent balance and a light weight also makes this rapier suitable for many women fencers, especially those who have difficulty with the standard Practical Rapier.
The replacment blade for this rapier is the CAS-OHLASP01 Replacement Schlaeger Blade.
Summary:
Light durable rapier with schlaeger blade.
Dimensions:
OVERALL LENGTH: 105 cm (41")
BLADE LENGTH: 89 cm (35")
WEIGHT: 650 g (1lb 7oz)
The Practical Rapier utilizes the popular Renaissance swept-hilt, modified to accommodate our 43" practical rapier blade. The tapered blade form provides superior balance compared to the traditional parallel-sided schlaeger blade of the same length, making for a faster sword.
The high-carbon steel blade provides good flexibility and is button-tipped for safety. An excellent beginners blade for the fencer looking to purchase their first fencing rapier.
Also available in a 37" blade length [CAS-SH1099]. A replacement blade in 94 cm (37") [CAS-OH1061] or 109 cm (43") [CAS-OH1060] blade lengths is available.
Summary:
Rapier with high-carbon steel blade
Available in 2 blade lengths
Button tipped
Dimensions:
OVERALL LENGTH: 125 cm (49.25")
BLADE LENGTH: 109cm (43")
WEIGHT: 1.05 kg (2lb 5oz)
The Practical Rapier utilizes the popular Renaissance swept-hilt, modified to accommodate our 37" practical rapier blade. The tapered blade form provides superior balance compared to the traditional parallel-sided schlaeger blade of the same length, making for a faster sword.
The high-carbon steel blade provides good flexibility and is button-tipped for safety. An excellent beginners blade for the fencer looking to purchase their first fencing rapier.
Also available in a 43" blade length [CAS-SH1098]. A replacement blade in 94 cm (37") [CAS-OH1061] or 109 cm (43") [CAS-OH1060] blade lengths is available.
Summary:
Rapier with high-carbon steel blade
Available in 2 blade lengths
Button tipped
Dimensions:
OVERALL LENGTH: 125 cm (43.5")
BLADE LENGTH: 94 cm (37")
WEIGHT: 965 g (2lb 3oz)
This is the same as our CAS-SH2206 Gustav Rapier, except that it also contains the interchangeable CAS-OH2255 practice rapier blade. This set allows you to use the Gustav rapier as either a dress rapier or a fencing rapier.
This is the same as our CAS-SH2206N Gustav Rapier (antiquated), except that it also contains the interchangeable CAS-OH2255 practice rapier blade. This set allows you to use the Gustav rapier (antiquated) as either a dress rapier or a fencing rapier.
Designed to accompany the sword in the art of rapier fencing. The main gauche blade is uniquely styled to maintain the Spanish influence. With a solid rigid forte and flexidagger blade this dagger is well suited for purpose.
Summary:
High-Carbon Flex-Tempered Blade designed for safe bouting.
Dimensions:
OVERALL LENGTH: 46.4 cm (18 1/4")
WEIGHT: 454 g (1 lb)
Even the best designed blades will wear out, and as such we have available replacement blades for your favourite swords.
These blades are also great for those who wish to make their own sword furniture.
A replacement blade for the Practical Rapiers [CAS-SH1098 & CAS-SH1099].
This blade is also emminently suitable for use in your own furniture.
A replacement blade for the Practical Rapiers [CAS-SH1098 & CAS-SH1099].
This blade is also emminently suitable for use in your own furniture.
Interchangeable practice rapier blade designed to fit the Torino Rapiers [CAS-SH2204 & CAS-SH2204N], the Solingen Rapiers [CAS-SH2205 & CAS-SH2205N], the Gustav Rapiers [CAS-SH2206 & CAS-SH2206N], and the Swept Hilt Rapiers (SH1092 & SH1024).
Summary:
Blunted for sparring
Flexible blade suitable for thrust-based fencing
Dimensions:
Overall length: 113 cm (44.5")
Blade length: 94 cm (37")
This is the replacement blade for the CAS-SH1032B Fencing rapier with Schlaeger Blade.
These swords are all blunted, and are perfect for WMA or re-enactment use.
The Practical Basket-Hilt Broadsword is built for the re-enactor or historical fencer. The baskets are identical to those of the CAS-SH2002 Scottish Basket-Hilt Broadsword, but the grip is leather-covered and the blade is unsharpened, with 1/16" safety edges and a rounded tip, complying with the combat rules of many re-enactment societies. Scabbards are finished in matte black, ready for owner customisation if desired.
Summary:
Made for the re-enactor or historical fencer
Authentic look and feel
Dimensions
HANDLE LENGTH: 16.5 cm (6.5")
OVERALL LENGTH: 96.8 cm (38.125")
WEIGHT: 907 g (2lb)
The Practical Basket-Hilt Backsword is built for the re-enactor or historical fencer. The baskets are identical to those of the CAS-SH2002 Scottish Basket-Hilt Backsword, but the grip is leather-covered and the blade is unsharpened, with 1/16" safety edges and a rounded tip, complying with the combat rules of many re-enactment societies. Scabbards are finished in matte black, ready for owner customisation if desired.
Summary:
Made for the re-enactor or historical fencer
Authentic look and feel
Dimensions:
HANDLE LENGTH: 18.4 cm (7.25")
OVERALL LENGTH: 100.6 cm (39.625")
WEIGHT: 1.13 kg (2lb 8oz)
Suitable for use with either the German or Italian Longsword traditions. This very affordable piece features authentic hilt styling, with a fully tempered un-edged and un-pointed blade, and is made to withstand rugged use while providing the level of safety required by many of today's re-enactment and historical fencing societies. The grip is permanently mounted and the tang is riveted for safety. The blade is fullered for balance and features 1/16" safety edges and a rounded tip. The steel-mounted wooden appearance scabbard is left unfinished for owner customisation.
Summary:
Made for the re-enactor or historical fencer
Authentic look and feel
Dimensions:
BLADE LENGTH: 87 cm (34")
HANDLE LENGTH: 16 cm (6.25")
OVERALL LENGTH: 112 cm (43 3/4")
WEIGHT: 1446 g (3lb 3oz)
The rapier has long been considered the ultimate expression of the European swordsmith's art. With the distictive hilt and blade profiles, these weapons are suitable for any reenactor as the perfect dress accessory.
We also have a collection of practical rapier options, suitable for fencing practices. These weapons are listed on the Practical Fencing Equipment page.
King Gustav II Adolf (1594-1632) was monarch of Sweden from 1611-1632. The Gustav Rapier is a reproduction of his original and is truly fit for a king. The guard of the rapier is quit impressive in design and has two shells to protect the hand. The rapier comes equipped with forged high-carbon spring steel blades and leather scabbards.
This rapier from CAS/Hanwei is now interchangeable with the CAS-OH2255 Practice rapier blades, which are designed for safety in rapier bouting.
Also available in an antiquated finish [CAS-SH2206N] or with the practice rapier blade CAS-OH2255 as a set [CAS-SH2206/PR & CAS-SH2206N/PR].
Summary:
Rapier with forged high-carbon spring steel blade
Blade is interchangeable with Practice rapier blade
Comes with Leather Scabbard
Dimensions:
Overall length: 115 cm (45.25”)
Blade length: 93 cm (36.625”)
Weight: 1.05 kg (2lb 5oz)
Point of Balance: 12.7 cm (5")
Point of Percussion: 71.1 cm (28")
Identical to the Gustav Rapier [CAS-SH2206], but in an antiquated finish.
Also available with the practice rapier blade [CAS-SH2255] as a set [CAS-SH2206N/PR].