CAS Hanwei Solingen Rapier

by CAS Hanwei

Product Features

• Forged High Carbon Steel Blade
• Leather Scabbard
• Excellent Balance

Product Description

This Swept-Hilt Rapier features classical lines, with a high-carbon steel flex-tempered blade, a stainless steel hilt (for reduced maintenance) with -Inchblade catcher-Inch quillons and a twisted-wire grip. The hilt is of the same size as the 17th Century German piece on which it is based, providing an authentic “feel” in the user’s hand and weight and balance also match originals. The blade is interchangeable with our “Practical” blade (OH2255) which is designed for safety in rapier sparring. The matching Main Gauche (SH2208) may also be equipped with a sparring blade.

Product Details

• Shipping Weight: 4 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• Shipping Advisory: This item must be shipped separately from other items in your order. Additional shipping charges will not apply.
• ASIN: B002AQJQ7A
• Item model number: SH2205
• Average Customer Review: 3.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #201,525 in Sports & Outdoors (See Top 100 in Sports & Outdoors)

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

1.0 out of 5 stars poorly made - more for wall hanging than use, December 25, 2011

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mensagrrrl "mensagrrrl" (New York, NY United States) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: CAS Hanwei Solingen Rapier (Sports)

I got this sword to practice, not hack and slash but very ritualized fencing. The thing fell apart in the first 10 MINUTES of use. The pommel is just barely soldered onto the blade. The blade seems fine, but all over the ad it says they can be used for fencing. Literally, the pommel is screwed in with a screw that is poorly made and fell apart in my hand. This without even an opponent.

It is Christmas day so I won't bother with it today but I guess I learn (and write about) about the return process tomorrow.

5.0 out of 5 stars Hanwei Solingen Sword., November 11, 2011

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CW - See all my reviews

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This review is from: CAS Hanwei Solingen Rapier (Sports)

I received the package two days after ordering it. It was packaged well and was in good shape...no dings on the shipping box. The sword fits loose in the scabbard but not a problem. It is in excellent shape for a used or pre-owned sword, and I could tell no differences when comparing it to my own which I purchased new some time ago. I am well pleased with it and would recommend Amazon to anyone. I've made several purchases through Amazon and have never had any regrets. CW.

4.0 out of 5 stars excellent blade, December 20, 2010

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Larry b - See all my reviews

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This review is from: CAS Hanwei Solingen Rapier (Sports)

I had my eye on one of these for a while ,having taken saber fighting when I was younger. These Blades are excellent for the money not gaudy ,but well made and nice balance ...a very usable blade .. My son and I have started sparring with the interchangable practical blades, and this is not epee ,or foil fencing this is a different animal! These are tough usable blades ...enjoy