Swords and Daggers

Circa 1590 Carried at the back for a left-hand draw, the main gauche was often brought into play with the rapier for a two-handed fighting style. This dagger has cut-outs and notches to slow or disrupt an opponent's blade, while the hand is...

Circa 1600 There are several of these swords in different private and public collections, one in the Wallace Collection and several at the Bavarian National Museum. It's a perfect example of a German military cut-and-thrust swept hilt carried by the...

The unique cinquedea (ching-kwi-dey-uh) gained popularity as the sidearm of choice for noblemen walking through the narrow alleyways and walled cities of Italy. The name cinquedea means "five fingers", and it describes the width of the blade next to the...

The advantage of the sword point over the edge became increasingly evident by the end of the 16th century. The rapier, with its long, elegantly thin profile which emphasized its point, became the popular choice in civilian self-defense. It was however a...

Circa 17th Century This stunning rapier has an expertly crafted swept & twisted metal basket. The heavily carved horn grip mimics the elegantly twisted metal of the hilt and is hand-wound and inset with a single steel accent wire that provides an...

This traditional Scottish sword has a double-edged blade that is hand-forged and polished with triple fullers. The basket hilt is made of blued steel. The wood grip is covered in ray skin and decoratively wrapped in wire. Overall 37-3/4 inches...

Circa 1590 With its graceful, artistic lines, the rapier has always been a romantic symbol of the Renaissance. The reality is that the rapier is a very deadly hand-to-hand combat weapon, perfectly suited for the swift moves of the duelists of the day...

Circa 17th Century This is a beautifully executed rapier with a very complex hilt and faceted pommel. The grip is hand-wound with silver plated wire with woven wire rings top and bottom. The hand-forged, high carbon steel, fully tempered blade features...