Learn Rapier 8 - The Fabulous Cape

Part 8 of my video series about fencing with the symbol of the renaissance - the rapier, according to the teachings of Salvator Fabris and other masters.

Fencing with a solo rapier is great fun but when you add a sidearm the fun immediately doubles. Without any doubt, the most popular sidearm in combination with the rapier is the dagger. If there is another one that should totally deserve our attention, it’s definitely the cape. It’s not only super fun to fight with but it’s the only sidearm that will make you super-fabulous.

Rapier: Kvetun Armoury Ring-hilt rapier, Regenyei standard rapier and Pavel Moc Rapier prototype

Blade: 107-110cm (42-43.3"). Weight: 2.6lbs

Music: Mozart - Horn Concerto No.4: Rondo: Allegro vivace

Sweet - Fox on the Run

I do not own the music - it's used for non-commercial educational purposes with the accordance with the fair-use policy.

Martin Fabian

Martin Fabian

Hi! My name is Martin and I've been doing historical fencing since 2003. Originally I've started with stage combat but in 2006 I've turned my attention completely to HEMA. Since then I've translated and interpreted numerous manuscripts mainly in the German tradition of Johannes Lichtenawer. Besides longsword I also practice single rapier and rapier & dagger according to Salvator Fabris, langes messer, daggers, polearms and ringen. And since I also love making and editing videos, I try to bring quality HEMA content to TOTA.

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