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레이피어 · Espada ropera
Europe · 16th–17th century · Ships from Spain
A thrusting sword with a swept hilt around the hand.
A long, slender blade with a swept hilt of rings around the hand, carried for civilian duelling and self-defence. A new workshop replica.
Specifications
- Blade length
- 100 cm
- Overall length
- 118 cm
- Weight
- 1.2 kg
- Materials
- Spring steel, iron hilt, wire wrap
- Edge
- Sharp (live blade)
Permit required · This is a live blade of 15 cm or longer. Owning it in Korea requires a permit from the local police.
Purchase
Regular price ₩2,800,000 Sale price ₩2,240,000 20% off3 left in stock
Sale ends June 30, 2027
Estimated duties (for one)
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Stories told
- 16th century
The name may come from the Spanish espada ropera, "dress sword".