17e eeuwse rapier met schede, semi-scherp Moederdag They wore small wide swords

They wore small wide swords like this

The tricorn was made for the temporary fashion: it fitted exactly under the arm when entering a building

This bokken is designed for intensive training during Aikido or other sports in martial arts

This traditional Chinese sword has a wide tip and a double-edged blade

17e eeuwse rapier met schede, semi-scherp Moederdag They wore small wide swordsThe rapier is a sword that was mainly used in Early Modern Europe in the sixteenth and seventeenth centuries. The weapon originated around the fifteenth century in Spain. It is a slim and sharp pointed sword with a hilt that protects the hand against attacks. It was a weapon that was mainly worn by the rich bourgeoisie, who placed great importance on grace and sophistication. This replica of a 17th century rapier has a straight guard, a hilt and