Florentine Italian Rapiers – A sword with Sheer Elegance
Rapiers were introduced by the Europeans at the beginning of what is today called the Renaissance. This is an elegant thin sword mainly used for thrusting during the 17th to 18th century in Europe. Rapier also symbolizes nobility in the early times. These swords are used in the art of fencing that has been passed through generations and is included in every European gentleman’s education. One of the most popular rapier is the Florentine Italian rapier. This particular type of rapier come in different style. Read the rest of this entry »