Rapier 17e eeuw, semi-scherp Fantasy & festival kleding Closed shoes offered better protection

Closed shoes offered better protection against the often wet climate of central and northern Europe

dus je kan hem gebruiken voor reenactment van Grieken en Romeinen

This mug is hand -made and provided with a coating on the inside

The coat is decorated with gold yarn and gold-colored buttons to create an extra luxurious look

and was used in early medieval Scandinavia

Rapier 17e eeuw, semi-scherp Fantasy & festival kleding Closed shoes offered better protectionIn the Renaissance the sword became more and more a second weapon beside the gun or the pistol. The blades became slimmer, a hilt became more usual than a cross guard and the point was sharper for good stabbing. The ricasso, an unpolished part of the blade, became more popular and was often used. One of the most well known Renaissance swords was the rapier, which was mainly used as a duel and fashion sword. This slim sword already originated in 1470