{"product_id":"ribbed-shell-swept-hilt-rapier","title":"Ribbed Shell Swept Hilt Rapier","description":"\u003ch2 data-end=\"466\" data-start=\"438\" data-section-id=\"11xfaiu\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"466\" data-start=\"441\"\u003eLegal \u0026amp; Safety Notice\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"633\" data-start=\"467\"\u003eThis is a traditionally hand-forged sword, produced using established traditional forging techniques and supplied with a sharpened edge as part of authentic manufacture. This item is intended for display and collection only and is not intended for combat or practical use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"792\" data-start=\"635\"\u003e🔞 \u003cstrong data-end=\"670\" data-start=\"638\"\u003eSold to adults aged 18+ only\u003c\/strong\u003e, in line with applicable UK legislation regarding traditional hand-crafted swords. \u003cstrong data-end=\"792\" data-start=\"756\"\u003eStrict age verification applies.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-end=\"817\" data-start=\"799\" data-section-id=\"1phovsz\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"817\" data-start=\"802\"\u003eDescription\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"35\" data-end=\"67\"\u003eElegant guard. Deadly precision.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"69\" data-end=\"316\"\u003eThe Ribbed Shell Swept Hilt Rapier isn’t just a sword — it’s a masterpiece of Renaissance duelling design. Built for speed, reach, and refined swordsmanship, it reflects an era where precision and technical skill mattered more than brute strength.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"318\" data-end=\"566\"\u003eIts long, slender blade was designed primarily for thrusting attacks, allowing duellists to strike with speed and accuracy from a distance. Fast in the hand and beautifully balanced, the rapier became the defining weapon of European fencing culture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"568\" data-end=\"839\"\u003eWhat truly sets this sword apart is the hilt. The ribbed shell guard and sweeping protective bars create an intricate, unmistakable silhouette that blends elegance with practical hand protection. Every curve feels deliberate — defensive, refined, and visually commanding.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"841\" data-end=\"1035\"\u003eUnlike battlefield broadswords built for heavy combat, the rapier belongs to the world of noble rivalry, formal duels, and disciplined technique. It’s a weapon of control, timing, and precision.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1037\" data-end=\"1209\"\u003eThis replica captures that identity perfectly. The elaborate guard. The slender blade. The unmistakable presence of a sword built for refined combat and aristocratic style.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1211\" data-end=\"1367\"\u003eThis Ribbed Shell Swept Hilt Rapier inspired replica is designed for display, collection, cosplay, theatrical production, and historical re-enactment use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1369\" data-end=\"1480\"\u003eManufactured for visual realism, it is intended as a prop or collectible item and not for general consumer use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1482\" data-end=\"1485\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"1iz91iu\" data-start=\"1487\" data-end=\"1503\"\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1505\" data-end=\"1824\"\u003e• Ribbed Shell Swept Hilt Rapier inspired replica sword\u003cbr data-start=\"1560\" data-end=\"1563\"\u003e• Traditional long thrusting Renaissance blade design\u003cbr data-start=\"1616\" data-end=\"1619\"\u003e• Intricate ribbed shell swept hilt styling\u003cbr data-start=\"1662\" data-end=\"1665\"\u003e• Inspired by historical European duelling weaponry\u003cbr data-start=\"1716\" data-end=\"1719\"\u003e• Suitable for display, cosplay, theatre, or historical collections\u003cbr data-start=\"1786\" data-end=\"1789\"\u003e• Manufactured for visual realism\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1826\" data-end=\"1903\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003e🇬🇧 Fast UK shipping — no customs, no fencing academy required, no nonsense.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1041\" data-start=\"818\"\u003eThis sword is a \u003cstrong data-end=\"869\" data-start=\"835\"\u003etraditional, hand-forged blade\u003c\/strong\u003e inspired by historical European duelling weaponry, created for collectors with an appreciation for sword craftsmanship.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1215\" data-start=\"1043\"\u003eForged from \u003cstrong data-end=\"1071\" data-start=\"1055\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1297\" data-start=\"1281\"\u003e1060 Carbon Steel\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e using \u003cstrong data-end=\"1144\" data-start=\"1078\"\u003e[forging method, e.g. clay tempering \/ differential hardening]\u003c\/strong\u003e, it combines authentic construction with display-quality presentation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-end=\"1241\" data-start=\"1222\" data-section-id=\"1j5qwet\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1241\" data-start=\"1225\"\u003eKey Features\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"1546\" data-start=\"1242\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1278\" data-start=\"1242\" data-section-id=\"tjc0ds\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1278\" data-start=\"1244\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1278\" data-start=\"1244\"\u003eTraditional hand-forged sword\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1303\" data-start=\"1279\" data-section-id=\"ntj7v7\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1303\" data-start=\"1281\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1297\" data-start=\"1281\"\u003e1060 Carbon Steel\u003c\/strong\u003e blade\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1357\" data-start=\"1304\" data-section-id=\"evsqt9\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1357\" data-start=\"1306\"\u003eSharpened edge as part of traditional finishing\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1386\" data-start=\"1358\" data-section-id=\"1chodsn\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1386\" data-start=\"1360\"\u003eFull-tang construction\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1426\" data-start=\"1387\" data-section-id=\"1qhwbw8\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1426\" data-start=\"1389\"\u003eApproximate blade length: 105 cm\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1546\" data-start=\"1471\" data-section-id=\"h37gri\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1546\" data-start=\"1473\"\u003eSuitable for \u003cstrong data-end=\"1546\" data-start=\"1486\"\u003ecollection or display\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1862\" data-start=\"1577\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"283\" data-start=\"262\"\u003eAge Verification:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"286\" data-start=\"283\"\u003eThis product is sold to adults aged \u003cstrong data-end=\"345\" data-start=\"324\"\u003e18 years and over\u003c\/strong\u003e. By purchasing, you confirm that you meet this requirement. Orders may be subject to age verification checks prior to dispatch, and we reserve the right to cancel any order where age cannot be satisfactorily verified.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-end=\"1897\" data-start=\"1869\" data-section-id=\"1b04aa7\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1897\" data-start=\"1872\"\u003eImportant Information\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"2193\" data-start=\"1898\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2016\" data-start=\"1898\" data-section-id=\"yfd90d\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2016\" data-start=\"1900\"\u003eThis sword is supplied as a \u003cstrong data-end=\"1963\" data-start=\"1929\"\u003etraditional hand-crafted blade\u003c\/strong\u003e and is \u003cstrong data-end=\"2016\" data-start=\"1971\"\u003enot sold for self-defence or unlawful use\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2085\" data-start=\"2017\" data-section-id=\"n81orx\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2085\" data-start=\"2019\"\u003eCustomers are responsible for \u003cstrong data-end=\"2085\" data-start=\"2049\"\u003esafe handling and secure storage\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2193\" data-start=\"2086\" data-section-id=\"10tsftr\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2193\" data-start=\"2088\"\u003eOwnership and use may be subject to local laws — customers should ensure compliance in their jurisdiction\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"The Sword Stall","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57994255237507,"sku":"CS-88CHR","price":599.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0659\/5815\/0302\/files\/cs-88chr-cold-steel-ribbed-shell-swept-hilt-rapier-bg_black-768x768.jpg?v=1778954088","url":"https:\/\/theswordstall.co.uk\/products\/ribbed-shell-swept-hilt-rapier","provider":"The Sword Stall","version":"1.0","type":"link"}