A rapier is a slender, sharply pointed sword, ideally for thrusting attacks, used mainly in Europe in the 16th and 17th centuries. The word "rapier" generally refers to a relatively long-bladed sword characterised by a complex hilt which is constructed to provide protection for the hand wielding it. While the blade might be broad enough to cut to some degree (but nowhere near that of the wider, slightly heavier swords in use around the Middle Ages), the strength of the rapier is its ability as a thrusting weapon.

Length:
Overall - 1130mm (44.5 inches)
Blade only - 855mm (33.5 inches) 
Scabbard - 920mm (36 inches)
Handle - 260mm (10.25 inches)

Weight:
Sword only - 1.17 kilograms
Sword and scabbard - 1.745kg

Width:
Crossguard - 280mm (11 inches)
Blade at hilt - 25mm (1 inch)

Combat Readiness Score: 4 of 10