Blackfencer

Synthetic Cup-Hilt Rapier XL

Name: Synthetic Cup-Hilt Rapier XL
Brand: Blackfencer
Price: 125.00 USD
Availability: OutOfStock

$125

The long version of the cup hilt features that same durable and safe hilt design coupled with a longer blade and heavier pommel (for balance). This blade is more appropriate for later-period rapier sources, or for the tall fencers out there. The blade is durable and flexible to allow for years of sparring.

~2 lb 7 oz
50” Overall Length
43.5” Blade Length (From Cross)
3” Handle Length (5.5” with the space in the cup)

Awesome!

Arrived much faster then I expected (Christmas time as of this review), and I've used it in my HEMA club and I LOVE it! And since it's the XL version, it has a few extra inches and now I have the longest rapier in my club!

Seems like a good way to introduce people to rapier

I am passionate about rapier and want nothing more than to share my passion with others. But sometimes people who are new to rapier can only train in short bursts because they have to develop their arm muscles some more to be able to extend a steel rapier for a prolonged period of time. This lightweight trainer lets people fully enjoy a rapier practice session right away as they build up their muscles for steel.

Not what I expected or desired, low quality.

Firstly, the sword arrived in a box with zero packing materials to keep it safe in transit. The sword already had a slight bend like it had been used in practice. The cup hilt is covered in marks and scratches and corrosion! The welding looks horrendous, I'm scared its going to break during my first sparring session. Very disappointed with the purchase. Only reason I do not want to return it is because Socal has zero of this item left in stock, so I can't get another one. Black Fencer products are hard to find due to their popularity and Socal is one of the few carriers in the states. I'm so sad, I wish I could do an exchange. I wouldn't recommend purchasing from here.