High Middle Ages Silver Rapier Sword

This sword is a good for the price and makes a fine cosplay prop. It is not a functional sword and can not be sharpened to serve as one. The hilt and cage is a bit too heavy and but is solidly constructed it might do be well as a practice sword, but is best served as a display or prop piece. The scabbard is nicely crafted and the sword fits very tightly into it, it is not made for a quick draw. I am happy to add it to my collection.

I really liked the look of the sword as the wire-basket hilt and rapier style matched my intended persona of a Musketeer, but I was somewhat worried about the negative reviews I had seen. I did note that none of the negative reviews were too recent so I took the plunge and ordered one with my name engraved on the blade. I was very pleased with it when it came in. No defects at all - tight, straight blade, wire-wrapping on handle, and leather scabbard were all in pristine condition as expected. The free knife that was thrown in was nice too - I'll definitely return here for any of my replica weapon needs.

This sword is the bomb!Gorgeous indeed. Just saw 3 musketeers. I now see why evert one kept calling it a 3 musketeers sword. Oh if you guys have an extra scabbard laying around i will by it. As the that came with it had a bent tip and is a little long..But great sword.5 STARS

excellent,very beautiful sword. the wire wrap could use a little more length to it. but nothing that would cause any discomfort when cos-playing as a pirate or Frenchmen. over all a beautiful piece

I have waited three years for my rapier and finally after I have one and going to get one to match it. it balance is good the weight is heavier than I thought it would be and that makes it really good . I can spare with a friend after getting the matching one. The fame of the Rapier Sword ... well the name speaks for itself. I would recommend the Rapier to collectors and others who would like a piece of history and for the fun of learning how to use a real sword . Thanks BUDK .

Kudos to the BUDK Customer Service Team, and especially the "Lead Representative". I received the replacement for the original damaged Rapier, and this one is EXCELLENT! The blade is as straight as an arrow, and the spiral guard is positioned nicely. Very nice. I am proud to display this piece. Note to other customers: NEVER "go away mad"...ALWAYS call BudK Customer Service...they will do everything they can for you.

Better than expected. Beautiful piece to round out my collection of some 130 knives swords and daggers. My only problem is I've purchased most of what I like. Wish there were more new items to choose from. Have ordered from five major outlets, and BudK is the best out there in prices, service, and selection. Thanks BudK for all of your super deals.

I love it! Beautiful elegant great for just carrying or practicing I can't stop ordering stuff from u guys. So many great swords

when i bought this i was expecting a piece of crap because had read all the reviews. When it came in the mail i opened it up and could not have been more happier. it looks just like the rapiers used in the 1993 muskateers movie. i fell in love with this sword its everything you could ask for. FYI theres a dagger that goes with the sword for 18 bucs. i will definately be buying from here again

very unique design and light weight. the guard was alot bigger than i thought when i looked at the picture but it only adds to the overall beauty of this magnificent sword.

When I got the sword at first glance the sword and sheathe were quite nice, however parts of the leather sheathe looked a little beat up. The guard was just loose enough to make a very pronounced sound upon any motion of the sword and the blade was slightly bent about 1/3 of the way up the blade then as if over corrected was bent more sharply at the last 7in of the blade with a small nick in the edge and a dark area showing where the bend started. Altogether it’s not bad once you get passed the really annoying metal on metal screeching.

I’m giving it 4/5 because it’s a little bit hard to judge. The sword itself is awesome. I wanted something like this after watching films like “The 3 Musketeers” (the ones before the 2011 version) and “The Man in the Iron Mask” which is the same thing I guess.<br /><br />Anyway, this is the third real sword that I have bought from this site. The other two were “Tiger Sand Garden Samurai Sword” and “Samurai Special-Bamboo Full Tang High Carbon Steel”.<br /><br />So this Rapier is very different. I’m finding it hard to store it because I don’t want to put stress on the blade which is thin, but it is Rapier.<br /><br />Overall, it’s a GREAT sword. But if you’re like me who collects Samurai swords, expect something different when you get this. Also be mindful of where you’re going to put it.

This is an estoc sword, meaning edge-less. The hilt is unstable and the blade bends easily. The sheath is also flimsy. Still a good sword.

I ordered two of the silver Rapiers to mount on a wall plaque that I made. The Rapiers seem to be well made except that one squeaks when I move it around. Since I am mounting it on the wall that squeakiness doesn't matter. The hand guard is a bit bigger then I expected, but it looks nice on the wall and feels very nice in the hand. I would very much so recommend this sword to others and other swords from BudK. This is the second type of sword I have ordered from Budk and will be a repeat customer.

For how much it was its a nice piece to have. Came to me NOT sharp, however I am NOT complaining. I like the blade very much.

This sword was good.. a bit longer then i thought that it would be. perfect graduation present. :) i think that i will be ordering alot more swords from Budk.com

Very nice Ren blade. It's a shiny blade and well detailed. Putting this on your belt will definately grab attention at any Ren Fair.

I really wanted to get a rapier and this was one that I liked and that was pretty cheap. i got it today and it is really nice. the only down side is that the wire wrap wiggles. it is on the sword and wont fall off but it just jiggles. the scabbard is just a rolled piece of leather basically. all in all, it is a good sword for a low price.

For the cost, it’s cool to have. Ya the scabbard is crappy. The blade is flimsy. But holding it in your hand feels really very cool! The engraving is a very nice touch! A Princess Bride type sword!

The sword is good, but that scabbard is so tight, you have to pull very hard to get the sword out.

Elegant and beautiful! However, there are obvious signs of welding on the hilt guard, and this makes it look poorly crafted on closer inspection.

The guard is a great dissapointment, the corners aren't cleaned up from welding nothing was filed down to any sort of a clear corner. The blade itself is a good blade bends nicely and seems to be good steel, the grip isn't bad but not special either.

I received this sword as a Christmas gift, and upon opening the box and taking out the sword, I noticed the blade had a bend to it near the tip. I also noticed 'burr' lines on each one of the guard wirings. No part of the guard seemed to be finished or buffed. The guard was also out of alignment with the pommel. VERY poor quality for the price. Even though this is a 'display' piece, I noticed that the blade is loose in the guard. I would expect this from a $20 piece, but NOT for $80 plus extra shipping cost. I am very seriously considering returning this item. Not the level of QUALITY I usually have from BudK.