COLD STEEL SMALL SWORD 88SMS RAPIER 18 Century L@@K NR

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MINT CONDITION WYSIWYG COLD STEEL SMALL SWORD 18th Century Style MODEL # 88SMS Retails for $424.99, the reserve is $0, t is NO RESERVE, have fun bidding! Click on this line to go to the Cold Steel website page. Now, is a quick summation about this beautiful 18th century lightweight small sword / rapier style. This sword was purchased in a local Sporting Goods / Camping / Outdoor Store. Unlike other swords that have generic pictures online, this is the actual sword you are purchasing (WYSIWYG). When I was buying it, (I paid $275.00 plus tax) I looked it over closely and chose it from among 3 of them. It is in mint condition, as you can see from all the various pics below. The scabbard is nice soft leather which feels like lambskin. It has two finger loops with knuckle guard for thrust and a handle protector when swinging. The tip is perfectly pointed, and as you can see from the side view, it is almost perfectly shaped like a cat claw for scratching along a surface or can be used for piercing in thrust attacks . It has a great shiny polished finish on the triangular blade (which reinforces the structure and creates better flexibility), with a patina on the handle and scabbard accents. I am selling this to get parts for my car. This is a springy 1055 carbon steel that slices through the air and make a sweet "swoosh" sound. Drop me a line if you have any questions, or just read more below. Good luck bidding. ***** I will only ship to the U.S.A. and will only ship to confirmed PayPal addresses. The shipping is a flat rate that also includes handling/processing fees and is non-negotiable (no combined discounts with other auctions). If you have negative feedback do not waste your time or mine, as I will cancel the bid. Otherwise, please feel free to contact me with any question you may have. Payment is expected within 5 business days unless otherwise arranged or negative feedback will be left and item will be relisted. Check my feedback and bid with confidence. Thank you for looking/bidding and have a great day! The advantage of the sword point over the edge became increasingly evident by the end of the 16th century. The Rapier, with its long, elegantly thin profile which emphasized its point, became the popular choice in civilian self-defense. It was however a somewhat unwieldy weapon especially when it was used in narrow, crowded streets and alleyways. Eventually a more sophisticated, shorter and lighter version emerged that by the end of the 17th century had evolved into an entirely new weapon, the Small Sword. Civilians carried it for as long as swords remained an integral part of fashionable dress. Its primary advantage was its stiff, lightweight blade which was forged in a triangular cross section. It was a highly lethal weapon, ideal for thrusting, and hung conveniently from a sash, baldric, or belt. The hilt (compared to the Rapier's) was simple and smartly functional, consisting of no more than an elliptical plate, or two shells and a light knuckle guard. The Cold Steel Small Sword duplicates the original model in weight, balance, triangular cross section, and deadly sharp point, but uses modern materials like 1055 Carbon steel, heat treated to a tough spring temper. The hilt features two shells with functional finger loops and a light, but strong, knuckle guard. Perfectly balanced and weighing only 22 ounces, the Small Sword comes complete with an attractive leather scabbard that features an intricately decorated throat and chape. Specifications: Blade Length: 31 1/4"Blade Thick: 7/16"Handle: 7" Overall length: 38 1/4"Weight: 22.6 oz Steel: 1055 CarbonLeather Scabbard read more

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