Joachim Meyer Rapier – Journeyman

Description

Joachim Meyer Rapier – Journeyman Standard (Journeyman Line)

The Joachim Meyer Rapier from the Journeyman Line is designed for fencers who value precision, speed, and a refined look. Forged from high-quality 51CrV4 steel (equivalent to AISI 6150), this rapier is built with a focus on balance, durability, and elegance. The blade features a deep fuller, providing strength while maintaining a lightweight feel. With its carefully designed edges and safety features, this rapier is perfect for advanced practitioners looking for a weapon that performs with finesse during sparring and training.

Key Features:

• Blade material: Forged from 51CrV4 steel, providing durability and flexibility
• Blade length: 95 cm, offering excellent reach and precise control
• Blade thickness: Distal taper from 3 mm to 6 mm with a swollen point for added safety
• Edge design: 3-6 mm wide edges, ensuring durability against nicks and chips
• Blade flexibility: Bends in the last 1/3 of the blade under 7 kg of pressure, ideal for safe thrusts during sparring
• Fuller: Deep fuller running along the entire blade for a simple, elegant look while reducing weight without compromising strength
• Point of Balance (PoB): 10 cm from the crossguard for optimal control and maneuverability
• Overall length: 111 cm, with a 95 cm blade
• Weight: 880 g, making it light, quick, and nimble for precise cuts and thrusts

Comfortable and Safe for Training

The Joachim Meyer Rapier is designed to be gentle on your wrist and arm, offering a lightweight and agile feel, making it easy to handle during long sparring sessions. The wide edges, swollen point, and blade flexibility make it safe for your sparring partner, while the thick edges ensure higher resistance against chips and nicks during contact.

Grip and Style:

• Grip: Wrapped in sewn leather, providing a secure and comfortable hold during extended use
• Aesthetic: The combination of the deep fuller and leather grip gives this rapier an appearance of “an elegant weapon for more civilized times,” blending form and function seamlessly