Check the listing for details. Rapier "stoque" practice. Condition: New. Listed at 384.30 USD. Rapier "stoque" practice Rapier "stoque" practice Paul Chens «Schlaeger» stoques use a popular swept handle, modified to fit our leaves. These sharp blades provide a superior balance compared to traditional «schlaegers» on parallel sides, making it a faster sword. Fencing in Renaissance style plays an important role in historical recreation that combines the speed of light shovels with the structure and spirit of the day. Our Renaissance-style stoques have their origins in early 17th-century Europe, where the use of the sword with this was considered an essential part of a gentlemans education and was often used to resolve disagreements between knights. The blades generally originated in one of the blade manufacturing centers, such as Toledo or Solingen, but many differences in the style and materials of the handle were caused by the local manufacture of handles throughout Europe. The Main Gauche, or left-handed dagger, was often used with the stoque, providing an additional dimension in both attack and defense, and the «Schools of Fence» that proliferated in Europe during this period taught the use of the two weapons in combination. The Main Gauche often matched the Rapier in style, while incorporating features that maximize the effectiveness of the piece. Manufactured by Cas Hanwei. Main features: High carbon steel blade. Excellent balance. Button tip. Details: Total: 110.50 cm. Blade length: 94 cm. Weight: 1 kg. Blade steel: 1566.