This is a 45 inch replica of a Spanish Rapier sword, the kind used for Fencing in the Middle Ages. This is a Stainless Steel piece with an ultimate hand guard design with a reinforced plate for maximum hand protection. This sword is very solid and well balanced and fully functional as a fencing sword. The blade is polished stainless steel and the grip is stainless wire wrap, a very nice feature. This Fencing sword includes a custom leather sheath. This sword, because of its great detail and history, is a collector's masterpiece!