Renaissance rapier blade – sport style of the early rapier blade for hema fencing trainings and competitions and historical reenactment or stage fighting.
The blade is diamond-shaped, optimized for thrust. However, unlike the later triangular rapier blades, it is very comfortable for cuts also. Blade is flexible for thrusts and safe in swordplay. High carbon steel 60s2a, tempered to 51-53 HRC. At the tip, there is steel poundare, for safety.
The Stiff version has a firmer flex, rated at around 7–8 kg.
It is ideal for fencers who prefer greater blade control in parries and stronger attacks in opposition.