Saxony German Rapier

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Specification Approximations only, all measurements subject to slight variation for each swords Minor adjustment can be made for the first production run Total length: 117.6 cm (46.29") Blade length from cross bar: 102 cm (40") Hilt length (handle & pommel: 15 cm (5.9") Handle length: 10 cm (3.9") Cross-guide width: 13.5 cm (5.3") Total Weight: 1384 grams (3 lb. 0.8 oz) Point of Balance (from tip of hilt basket): 7 cm (2.75") Point of Balance (from cross bar ): 11 cm (4..33") Blade width: At hand guard: 35 m At 5 mm from tip: 17 mm  Blade thickness: At hand guard: 7 mm Near tip: 2.1 mm Blade Profile Diamond Shape with Hollow Ground Steel  GB 60Si2MnA    High Carbon Manganese Spring Steel (Compare to AISI/SAE 5160 spring steel)   Element %       60Si2MnA    AISI/SAE 5160    Carbon            0.56-0.64      0.56-0.61   Silicon              1.60-2.00       0.15-0.35   Manganese     0.60-0.90      0.75-1.00   Phosphorus     <=0.030        <=0.035   Sulfur