Based on models of 17th century swept-hilt rapiers of Spanish ancestry, our Carbon Steel Rapier is an excellent rendition of the timely originals. The blades are constructed of forged high-carbon steel and are equipped with leather scabbards. A full ridge line runs down the middle of this sword blade. The steel guard has a beautiful design with S-curved quillons to protect the hand and for wrapping the fingers around to increase ones grip strength. Each part of the guard is hand forged and smelt welded together for absolute perfection. The handle is leather wrapped over wood and has been wrapped with brass wire. The pommel is a round knob design, mirror polish. This Rapier sword features high quality black leather finished stitched onto the wood and cap with polished steel fittings. Overall Length: 48.75 Inches. Blade Length: 38 Inches. Blade Material: Spring Carbon Steel. Guard Width: 10.75 Inches. Guard Material: Steel, Smelted Weld, Chrome Plated. Handle: Wood, Leather Wrapped, Copper Wire Wound. Scabbard Material: Wood Wrapped with Black Leather and Steel Fittings.