This page features epee-bladed rapier and sword hilts, as well as a single standardized dagger hilt. Although only one style of each is shown, I strive to keep multiple rental copies of every hilt style in stock.
You will also find replacement blades available for purchase, ensuring your productions remain in smooth working order.
Rental prices are for the first 30 days rental per sword. The sword you receive may have a different grip or pommel than that shown in the photo.
230-R — GOSSAMER SWEPT HILT
Designed for us by Swordcrafters of San Diego. Its graceful curves give it both elegance and strength.
rent – epee or demi-epee – [$45.60]
232-R — STANDARD SWEPT HILT
Classic design. Used throughout Europe not only as a civilian rapier guard but also by soldiers in the field on their single hand broadswords. The complex steel design was meant to trap an opponent’s blade.
rent – epee or demi-epee – [$46.80]
234-R — SCARAMOUCH
This transitional rapier has a full steel guard and knuckle bow, and is designed to cover a broad historical sweep, from birth of the full rapier circa 1620 to the end of the civilian dueling sword circa 1850. It is a wonderful addition to any props cabinet and an excellent all-around dueling weapon.
rent – epee or demi-epee – [$34.80]
102-R — BASIC SWORD
This is the common “foil” used for modern fencing. But we all know that foil blades are far too “whippy”, which makes them unsafe for stage combat. That’s why these are fitted with epee blades, the industry standard for theatrical combat. This is a great inexpensive way to cover a large stage combat class, so fill up your props cabinet! No frills but fully fight worthy. Wood handle, hexagonal steel pommel and 4″ aluminum guard.
epee or demi-epee blade
rental – [$13.80]
502-R — CAPTAIN MORGAN
Believe it or not, this is similar to what the Olympians use to compete in the sabre division. It’s come a long way from the cavalry sabre, and is several pounds lighter. This guard shape has been the most popular sword we carry, providing excellent hand protection and fits a wide time period. When fitted with an epee blade this is what Tyrone Power and Basil Rathbone used in The Mark of Zorro.
rental – epee or demi-epee – [$17.40]
503-R — CAP’N STUBBY – By the way, I also have this sword set up with a six inch blade stub, ready for use in shows such as The Play That Goes Wrong. Same prices as above, since I had to sacrifice a perfectly good epee blade!
rental – [$17.40]
148-R — NAVARRE
Excellent simple sword, especially when the look needs to be more warrior than duelist. No knuckle protection, and the specific profile of the guard may be slightly different than as shown.
rental – epee or demi-epee – [$22.20]
Replacement dueling sword blades:
to buy either full epee (T25) or demi-epee (T24) – $26
Epee – the traditional standard for stage combat. Pronounced “eh-pay”, the triangular cross section and thin groove allows for stiffness, flexibility, and quick response. [Always use correct SAFD technique.] L= 35″; 6 oz. , ⅝” at the base, 6mm threading
Demi-epee – I’ve taken the epee and reduced the size to more closely match the true smallsword blade. Excellent choice for theatres with limited space. L= 28″; 5 oz
348-D— NAVARRE dagger
This late Renaissance parrying dagger is a purpose-built companion piece for rapier work. It is not a medieval belt knife.
At 18 inches overall, with a full 12-inch poniard blade, it carries the presence and authority of a true fencing companion — designed for the duel, the salle, and the stage.
rent – dagger – [$21/month]
T03 – Replacement Dagger Blade
to buy : poniard – $26
Poniard – We simply take a standard epee blade (T25) and cut the length down to dueling dagger length. Light and thin blade makes a perfect match against the common epee or foil bladed rapiers found in most props cabinets. European 6mm metric threading, L= 12″ ; W= ⅝”; 4 oz