Elite Rapier Blade

Elite Rapier Blades Our Elite Rapier Blades have features specifically designed to keep them lighter than traditional rapier blades without compromising flex and rigidity. This is our lightest blade and possibly the lightest blade on the market (at equivalent length). It is our narrowest profile blade being just over 5/8” wide at the forte and 5/16” wide at the tip. It features 19 careful pierces to remove weight from the forte and a shallow fuller that runs the length of the pierces. At the end of the forte the blade shifts from an octangular cross section to a diamond distal taper with a steep, high spine. The unique tall spine on this narrow blade provides flex stiffness up to F3 standard. These features make for the lightest, most nimble, and responsive blade available. This blade is available in lengths from 35” to 45” (on a rapier, this measurement would include the ricasso section). *FOR RAPIER COMBAT ONLY. These blades are not recommended for higher intensity sparring such as against longswords, arming swords, broadswords, etc.* We offer this blade with 1 level of flex stiffness: (F3) Crossover Rapier/C&T and HEMA FlexMedium heavy stiffness, compliant to SCA Rapier and Cut & Thrust calibration. 1″ – 1.5″ drop @ 6 oz. (170 gr.). Recommended flex for SCA Rapier and Cut & Thrust dual duty, WMA and HEMA armored combat.  Finally, we offer two tip types: Normal Tip (NT) (+$0.00), the standard rounded tip that accepts a rubber blunt and Spatulated Tip (ST) (+$11.00), a swelled and rounded tip that offers tip width of no less than 5mm. Normal tip- Spatulated tip- Be sure to choose your length, flex and tip options when ordering. If not specified, a flex weight of 2 and normal tip will be assumed. Other specifics include: 2mm rolled edges that require little to no burr maintenance Polished finish Rubber tip sold separately