Cold Steel – Small Sword

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• The advantage of the sword point over the edge became increasingly evident by the end of the 16th century.
• The Rapier, with its long, elegantly thin profile which emphasized its point, became the popular choice in civilian self-defense.
• It was however a somewhat unwieldy weapon especially when it was used in narrow, crowded streets and alleyways.
• Eventually a more sophisticated, shorter and lighter version emerged that by the end of the 17th century had evolved into an entirely new weapon, the Small Sword.
• Civilians carried it for as long as swords remained an integral part of fashionable dress. Its primary advantage was its stiff, lightweight blade which was forged in a triangular cross section.
• It was a highly lethal weapon, ideal for thrusting, and hung conveniently from a sash, baldric, or belt.
• The hilt (compared to the Rapier’s) was simple and smartly functional, consisting of no more than an elliptical plate, or two shells and a light knuckle guard.
• The Cold Steel Small Sword duplicates the original model in weight, balance, triangular cross section, and deadly sharp point, but uses modern materials like 1055 Carbon steel, heat treated to a tough spring temper.
• The hilt features two shells with functional finger loops and a light, but strong, knuckle guard.
• Perfectly balanced and weighing only 22 ounces, the Small Sword comes complete with an attractive leather scabbard that features an intricately decorated throat and chape.
• Specs:
  • Blade Length: 31 1/4″
  • Blade Thickness: 7/16″
  • Handle: 7″
  • Overall length: 38 1/4″
  • Weight: 22.6 oz
  • Steel: 1055 Carbon
  • Leather Scabbard
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