Dark Espada Renaissance Black Wire Hilt RapierPrecision, agility, and technique are all three things that the rapier emphasizes, thanks to its narrow thrusting blade. This Black Wire Hilt Rapier recreates the look of a historic sword that gradually changed the way men fought with blades. Perhaps the most iconic feature of the rapier was the fantastic hilt designs, which provided both an aesthetic quality and a functional defense to any rapiers look. In this particular model, the ornately swept