Swept Hilt Rapiers trace their origins to early 17th century Europe, where swordplay with the Rapier was considered an essential part of a gentleman's education and was often used in resolving gentlemanly disagreements. Blades typically originated in Toledo or Solingen and would be hilted by regional smiths, resulting in many hilt styles.

One of our most popular rapiers, the 1027S-GT has a solid steel (not plated) basket, with the S-shaped quillons in vogue around 1625, a wire-wrapped grip and a rigid leather-covered scabbard.