Cold Steel Small Sword

The advantage of the point over the edge became increasingly evident by the end of the 16th century. The Rapier, with its long, elegantly thin profile which emphasised its point, became the popular choice for civilians. It was however a somewhat unwieldy piece of equipment, 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 design, the Small Sword. The Cold Steel Small Sword duplicates the original model in weight, balance, triangular cross section, and 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.