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A rapier () is a type of sword originally used in Spain (known as '', ) and Italy (known as spada da lato a striscia''). The name designates a sword with a straight, slender and sharply pointed two-edged long blade wielded in one hand. Known for its elegant design and intricate hilt, it was widely popular in Western Europe throughout the 16th and 17th centuries as a symbol of nobility or gentleman status.

Key facts

Weapon.name: Rapier/Espada ropera
Weapon.image: Rapiere-Morges-kitsch.jpg
Weapon.image_size: 200
Weapon.caption: Espada ropera, first half of the 17th century
Weapon.origin: Spain (espada ropera) and Italy (spada da lato-striscia)
Weapon.type: Sword
Weapon.is_bladed: yes
Weapon.design_date: Around
Weapon.weight: Avg.
Weapon.part_length: Avg.
Weapon.width: Avg. to sharp point
Weapon.blade_type: Single- or double-edged, straight blade
Weapon.hilt_type: Complex, protective hilt

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Wikidata facts

Subclass of: sword
Country of origin: Spain
Image: Rapiere-Morges-kitsch.jpg

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Commons category: Rapiers
different from: épée
on focus list of Wikimedia project: Wikipedia:Vital articles/Level/4
described by source: Encyclopædia Britannica 11th edition

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Article · العربية

سيف المبارزة أو المِغْوَل (بالإنجليزية: Rapier)‏ هو سيفٌ حاد نحيل يُستخدَم للطعن في الحروب، وكان يُستخدم بصورةٍ أساسية في أوروبا الحديثة المبكرة في القرنين السادس عشر والسابع عشر.

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