Fantasy Rapier & Dagger Pair -- Raven Skull and Brass Leaf [SHARP + BLUNT]
Fantasy Rapier & Dagger Pair -- Raven Skull and Brass Leaf [SHARP + BLUNT]
This set of weapons was commissioned by a husband as a surprise for his wife. Each rapier and dagger pair has a unique aesthetic, but both incorporate a brass crescent moon and natural abalone shell disks. The designs for these weapons were a collaboration between the commissioner and myself, and they proved an interesting challenge.
The “Raven” sword has a pommel of brass plated stainless steel raven skulls covered in minute sigils. The raven skull models were created by another artist, and I adapted them into this pommel format. They sit on a base of blackened stainless steel and the hilt secures with a hex nut between the skulls.
The guard is blackened stainless steel with a disk of abalone shell encircled by a brass crescent moon. The grip is wrapped in a dark teal leather lace. The sharp 36” blade is by Nicholas Cochiolo. It is etched and faux gilded with a design supplied by the customer. The scabbard is snakeskin-print leather over a wood core with a brass chape. The companion dagger has a sharp steel blade and blackened guard and brass plated steel pommel.
The “Leaf” sword features an etched brass leaf suspended in the vine-like arms of the hilt. It has a carved PETG grip covered in red leather. The pommel is stainless steel with an inset brass crescent moon and a small disk of abalone on each side. The etched and faux-gilded blade on this sword is blunt aluminum, and the sheath is heavy leather with white brass fittings. The companion dagger has a sharp steel blade and steel fittings.
Raven Sword:
Blade Length: 36”
Overall Length: 43”
POB: +3.5”
Weight: 2.3 lbs
Leaf Sword:
Blade Length: 34”
Overall Length: 40.5”
POB: +2.5”
Weight: 1.6 lbs