A.R.A rapier
A.R.A rapier – stylization of late Spanish-style rapier. In middle ages, such rapiers were optimized for
thrust, so there was no opportunity to make cuts.
This rapier is based on triangular musketeers’ blade with the length 105cm*. Such shape allows to make
the weapon light, durable and a maximally long. This way rapier combines durability, light weight and
low cost.
This rapier is second generation of Rapier Duellist developed together for Accademia Romana D’armi in
cooperation with mr. Francesco Loda
A.R.A rapier is stylization of late Spanish-style rapier. In middle ages, such rapiers were optimized for thrust, so there was no opportunity to make cuts.
This rapier is second generation of Rapier Duellist developed together for Accademia Romana D’armi in cooperation with mr. Francesco Loda
Rapier is based on triangular musketeers’ blade with the length 105cm*. Such shape allows to make the weapon light, durable and a maximally long. This way rapier combines durability, light weight and low cost. It have more anatomical and comfortable grip, compared to first generation of duelist rapier, and more short and heavy pommel, what gives an opportunity for better control of blade.
A.R.A. rapier is best choice for HEMA fencing rapier competitions!
*Draw your attention to the fact that not every HEMA fencing competition allow using musketeers’
blade. We recommend you to clarify the rules of the competition before buying. If the competition doesn’t
allow using musketeers’ blade, we recommend you to check the Spanish-style rapier.
Material – blade high carbon steel 60S2A tempered to 51-53 HRC
Length – 124 cm
Blade Length – 105 cm
Handle length – 20 cm
Crossguard length – 20 cm
Weight – 990 g