Anton Schuch Rapier 3 -- [SHARP]
Anton Schuch Rapier 3 -- [SHARP]
This is my third reproduction of one of several matching weapons by Anton Schuch for the Saxon Trabantenleibgarde c.1600. One is detailed here: http://www.lennartviebahn.com/arms_armour/antiques/rapier_anton_schuch.html
Two other nearly identical swords are on display at the Walters Museum in Baltimore and the Philadelphia Museum of Art (pictures with black background show the antique original).
The two-ring guard and ovoid pommel are blued laser sintered stainless steel. The grip is PETG covered in leather and wire. The hilt is secured with a pommel nut.
My recreation is mounted with a sharp Kingston Arms sidesword blade.
Weight is 2.4 lbs. The blade is 34.5" long, and the sword is 41" overall. The sword balances 4" in front of the quillions.
The scabbard is leather over a wood core with steel fittings, also by Kingston Arms.