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Photos from Patrick Kelly's Collection: (Click to enlarge)

Arms & Armor Cavalier Rapier

Original: c.1620, Sulgrave Manor Collection

The Cavalier features hot chemically-blued furniture and is very cleanly done in an octagonal cross-section. The pommel is plum-shaped and faceted with quillons terminating in finials of similar shape. The wire-bound grip is done in a helical shape that was very popular during the period. A thumb ring is fitted on the back side along with counter-guards.

See our hands-on review for more information on this sword.

Overall length: 49"
Weight: 3.2 pounds
Width of guard: 8.5"
Blade: 34" long; 1.75" wide tapering to .44"
Grip: 3.14" long
Point of Balance (PoB): 3.5" from guard
Center of Percussion (CoP): ~20" from guard

Maker: Arms & Armor of Minnesota