SPARRING CUP-HILT RAPIER

Based on the popular Tizona Cup-Hilt Spanish Rapier,  Sparring Cup-Hilt Rapier is our spring steel sparring sword for HEMA practitioners who are looking for a sparring sword with smooth handling and good protection with the cup-hilt hand guard.  The design is symmetrical and good for both left and right handed practitioners.   The spring steel blade has protective roll tip and temper to flex upon hitting the thrusting target to avoid injury.

We offer this sparring rapier as a pair to reduce the per sword shipping cost.

Blade length: 102.5 cm (40.35")

Handle length: 18.5 cm (7.28")

Total length: 121 cm (47.63")

Blade width 18mm-8mm

Blade thickness 6.5mm-2mm

Cross guard Width: 30 cm (11.8")

Weight: approx. 1108 g (1 lb. 1.6 oz)

POB from cup: 7.5 cm (2.95")

Full Tang

Protective Roll Tip

Material

Steel  GB 60Si2MnA 

High Carbon Manganese Spring Steel (Compare to AISI/SAE 5160 spring steel) 

Element %       60Si2MnA    AISI/SAE 5160 

Carbon            0.56-0.64      0.56-0.61

Silicon              1.60-2.00       0.15-0.35

Manganese     0.60-0.90      0.75-1.00

Phosphorus     <=0.030        <=0.035

Sulfur               <=0.030        <=0.040

Chromium       <=0.35          0.70-0.90

Nickel               <=0.35          <=0.25

Grip: Durable Microfiber faux leather

Faux Leather scabbard