RapierRapiers are perhaps some of the most beautiful and elegant swords ever made. Optimised for thrusting, they emphasise reach, point control and hand protection. A favoured item of status and as a self defense and duelling weapon. They are always poised to make a statement. A true rapier handles very differently to most other swords, the tip wants to stay toward a singular opponent, and is loathe to turn or redirect. This is highly desirable when

the more fully developed rapier and basket hilts came into being

because it's designed to look like bollocks

AKA Vlad the Impaler wielded a Kilij of this type

that was specifically designed as a duelling weapon

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with a symmetrical many-barred basket hilt

but is also designed to be a formidable cutting weapon

This size measure is commonly referred to in manuals from Tyrol and Swiss and German mercenaries in the 15thC

A very capable civilian defence sword and battlefield sidearm

and means that you are always ready to capitalise on their misstep in but a blink

and the basket here will hold strong against strikes and protect your hand and forearm

They appear to have been a development of the earlier Persian style 'hook' handle