deepeeka late 16th century rapier brielle Sprookje such as a chainmail-covered foot

such as a chainmail-covered foot in the Kyulevcha catacombs in Bulgaria

One of the earliest examples may be found on the tomb monument of Sir Hugh Hastings († 1347) in St

The blade is constructed from carbon steel

It is approximately 25 cm high

crafted by LARP-ers with years of LARP experience

deepeeka late 16th century rapier brielle Sprookje such as a chainmail-covered footThe rapier is crafted after an early 17th century original which forms part of the collection of the National Museum in Madrid. Rapiers were designed to protect the hand; they were lighter than traditional swords and permitted easier stabbing. The rapier is 116 cm long, has a blade of 88 cm with a grip of 15 cm and weighs approximately 1702 grams. It is semi sharp.