Anton Schuch Rapier 2
Anton Schuch Rapier 2
This is my second 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_antonschuch.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).
My recreation is mounted with a custom sharp blade made by Castille Armory .
The sword balances 1.75" in front of the hilt. Total weigh is 2.25 lbs, just a bit under the 2.7 lbs. of the original. The blade is 35.5" long, and the sword is 42" overall. The guard and pommel are blued steel. The grip is hardwood covered in leather and wire. The hilt is secured with a recessed allen nut.
The scabbard is made from laminated birch plywood covered in black leather. The chape is steel.
The leather hanger shown in the photos is available for sale here.