rapier

A rapier is a slender, sharply pointed sword commonly used in the 16th and 17th centuries for thrusting attacks in fencing and combat. Designed for precision and agility, it features a long, narrow blade that allows for detailed, controlled stabbing rather than swinging. Rapiers often have complex hilts for hand protection and are used in duels or personal defense. Its emphasis on finesse and technique made it a popular weapon among civilians and nobility, transitioning from battlefield weapons to symbols of skill and status in personal combat.