Galante Cup-Hilt Rapier
435,00 € excl. VAT
The Galante Cup-Hilt Rapier, inspired by 17th-century museum designs, celebrates the dynamic Italian Scherma and geometric Iberian Destreza traditions and evokes the swashbuckling world of Dumas’ Three Musketeers. These literary heroes, immortalized in countless novels and films, wielded weapons like this, with unmatched flair and finesse. With a heat-treated cup, lightweight construction, and customizable blade cross-sections, it offers precision and adaptability. Ideal for Historical European Martial Arts (HEMA), Society for Creative Anachronism (SCA), historical fencing, stage fencing, and film productions.
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Galante Cup-Hilt Rapier: The Gallant Musketeer
The Galante Cup-Hilt Rapier pays homage to the elegance and precision of 17th-century European fencing. Its name, derived from the Italian “galante,” meaning gallant or chivalrous, evokes the swashbuckling world of Dumas’ Three Musketeers. These literary heroes, immortalized in countless novels and films, wielded weapons like this, with unmatched flair and finesse. The Galante embodies the spirit of their legendary camaraderie, courage, and mastery, celebrating the refined balance of effectiveness and sophistication that defined European martial culture in the 1600s. Designed with HEMA in mind, it bridges the traditions of Italian Scherma and Iberian Destreza, offering modern fencers a versatile and lightweight weapon.
Fencing’s evolution is a tale of adaptation and influence. The Italian Scherma style focused on direct, linear footwork, varied blade positions, and long rapiers for precision thrusts. In contrast, Verdadera Destreza, the Iberian system, emphasized circular movements, off-line footwork, and a singular extended guard harmonizing cuts and thrusts. The Galante Cup-Hilt Rapier reflects these dual influences, making it an ideal tool for exploring both traditions.
Its heat-treated cup-hilt, crafted for durability and resilience, features a lightweight yet sturdy design. This construction ensures balance and agility, allowing practitioners to refine their techniques with confidence. The Galante is available with three interchangeable blade cross-sections:
- Triangular: the stiffer one, for those who prioritize the bind.
- Diamond: the most flexible and versatile one, for those who prioritize thrust control.
- Composite: the sophisticated one, for those who want to have both strength in the bind and flexibility in the thrust.
The Galante also draws inspiration from fencing masters like Francisco Antonio de Ettenhard y Abarca, whose works compared and integrated the principles of Scherma and Destreza. His treatises, such as Diestro Italiano y Español (1697), emphasized the practicality of Italian methods while respecting Destreza’s structural geometry. The Galante elevates this synthesis, offering a modern weapon that embraces both schools’ philosophies.
As part of our Modular Sword System™, the Galante Cup-Hilt Rapier is fully dismountable for easy maintenance, transport, replacement and customization. Its timeless elegance makes it equally suited for training, competition, and display. One of our Galante rapiers is in the permanent exhibition of the Deutsches Klingenmuseum in Solingen (Germany).
FEATURES:
- Heat-treated cup-hilt: Durable and lightweight for optimal agility and protection.
- Customizable blade cross-sections: Triangular for stiffness, diamond for versatility, and composite for specialists.
- Agile and versatile:Under 1 kilogram, it adapts perfectly to Baroque Italian and Iberian fencing techniques
- Comfortable ricasso: Rounded ricasso enhances grip comfort.
- Blunt edges, high flexibility, and thickened tip: Prioritizes safety in HEMA training and competition.
- Dismountable design: Simplifies maintenance, transport, replacement, and customization.
- Historical design with modern updates: Inspired by 17th-century museum cup-hilt rapiers, tailored for Historical European Martial Arts and historical fencing.
The Galante Cup-Hilt Rapier is ideal for Historical European Martial Arts (HEMA), Society for Creative Anachronism (SCA), historical fencing, stage fencing, and film productions. A lightweight yet resilient tribute to the dual traditions of Scherma and Destreza, it offers practitioners a refined tool for mastering historical techniques with precision and style.
Period: 17th century
Pommel: Scent-stopper
Blade Typology 1: Triangular, without fuller
Blade Typology 2: Diamond, without fuller
Blade Typology 3: Composite, diamond with central fuller on one side, large fuller on the other side
Cross: Straight, with knuckle bow and cup
Overall Length: 114 – 120 cm (depending on the two blade lengths available)
Max Blade Width: 1,8 cm
Cross Width: 28 cm
Grip Length: 8 cm (pommel not included)
PoB: 8.5 cm from the cup
Edge Thickness: 2 mm
Weight: 900 gr. (±50 gr.)
Tip: Thickened
Hardening: 50 HRC
Flexibility: 5-9 kg | High Flex
4 months
- Handmade Character: Variations between items of the same type, asymmetries, edge misalignments, slight variations in static and dynamic parameters, and in grip color are inherent to the handmade production process.
- Image Disclaimer: Product images are for reference only; actual appearance may vary due to differences in screen settings and display characteristics like resolution and color accuracy.
- Warranty Notice: These variations do not affect the functionality of the sword and are not considered imperfections or grounds for warranty claims.
- Blade and Hilt Maintenance: After use, always clean the blade, pommel, and crossguard with oils like Gunex or WD40.
- Grip Care: Avoid applying oil to a cord grip. Instead, gently clean it by rubbing with a cloth soaked in a mixture of baking soda and vinegar.
- Leather Grip Care: Keep your leather grip nourished with leather oil or grease, but remember— protective products will darken the shade over time.
- Rust Prevention: Promptly address any rust, as it can penetrate beneath the surface of the steel, causing damage.
- Storage Guidelines: Store your sword in a dry environment and away from damp gear.
- Damage Prevention: Always round nicks or dents with a flat file to prevent breakages.
| Hand |
Right handed ,Left handed |
|---|---|
| Schools & Masters |
Italian ,Iberian ,French ,Destreza |
| Blade type |
Composite ,Diamond ,Triangular |
| Fencing style |
Baroque ,Classic |
| Flexibility |
High Flex |
| Hilt |
Straight quillons ,Knuckle-bow ,Cup-hilt |
| Function |
HEMA |
| Assembly |
Modular |
| Collection |
Sport collection |
| Scabbard |
Not available |
DELIVERY PROCESS
▸Premium Dedicated Support: You can rely on our direct support for shipping, ensuring smooth deliveries and resolving any logistical issues promptly.
▸ Secure Handling: Each sword is expertly packaged to ensure safe delivery.
▸ Notification: Receive a tracking email once your order is dispatched.
▸ Estimated Shipping Times: 5 to 10 business days post-production.
▸ Shipping Costs: Calculated based on location and method.
▸ Customs Fees: International duties are the buyer’s responsibility.
WARRANTY
▸ Warranty validity: Our warranty period lasts for 24 months from the date of delivery to the consumer, in accordance with European regulations.
▸ Application: Our warranty applies if the product fails to meet the acceptable standard for safe and common use during the exercise of the HEMA practice or Historical Fencing in general.
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