This is a 45 inch replica of an Italian Rapier sword, the kind used for Fencing in the Middle Ages. This is a Stainless Steel piece with an ultimate hand guard design. 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 unlike the other ones offered by us, comes with a custom hard body sheath covered with genuine leather and polished steel trim to match the sword. This sword, because of its great detail and history, is a collector's masterpiece!