Parts of the Rapier
It’s important to know your weapon. Each part has a specific function and by knowing the words that are used to describe them you can more easily learn and communicate about swordplay. The rapier has the following parts:
- Hilt
- Pommel
- Grip / Handle
- Quillons / Crossbar
- Knuckle bow
- Sweepings
- Rings
- Blade
- Ricasso
- True Edge
- False Edge
- Flat
- Point
- Forte / Strong
- Debole / Weak
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