All Hanwei rapiers have stainless steel hilts, for reduced maintenance, and high-carbon steel flex-tempered blades. The three swept-hilt styles (Solingen, Torino, Gustav) are available with hilts in both polished and antiqued finishes. The latter finish, developed by Hanwei, has allowed a museum-quality patina to be applied to stainless steel while the non-corroding properties of the steel are retained. This finish is extremely attractive and gives a very authentic appearance to the piece.
The swept-hilt rapiers and their attendant main gauches have now been redesigned to provide lighter, better balanced pieces than earlier models. The hilts are now of the same size as the museum pieces on which they are based, providing an authentic “feel” in the user’s hand.
Blades are interchangeable with the "Practical" blades shown here

Replicated from a 17th century German piece, the Soligen Rapier and matching Main Gauche exhibit the "blade-catcher" style of quillons used throughout northern Europe.

Overall Length: 17 "
Blade Length: 11 1/8 "
Grip: Wire Wrapped
Weight: 12 oz.
MSRP: $125.00

SH2208 - Solingen Main Gauche for $112.99:

Overall Length: 45 1/4"
Blade Length: 36 5/8"
Grip: Wire Wrapped
Weight: 2 lbs 5 oz.
MSRP: $265.00

SH2205N - Antiqued Solingen Rapier for $238.99:

Overall Length:17"
Blade Length: 11 1/8 "
Grip: Wire Wrapped
Weight: 12 oz.
MSRP: $135.00

SH2208N - Antiqued Solingen Main Gauche for $121.99: