Build Your Own Rapier– Hand-Forged Custom Sword

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At Battling Blades, we design and sell exceptional handmade items, designed with meticulous attention to detail. Our commitment to utilizing premium metals, bone, wood, and leather ensures unparalleled quality in each of our products. Our main products started as swords, axes, machetes, and knives, but we have grown substantially, adding new items including armor, clothing, archery, games, and even musical instruments. As a family-owned and operated business, we take immense pride in our masterful craftsmanship and are dedicated to providing exceptional customer service, forging lasting relationships with our clientele. Experience the artistry and expertise of Battling Blades for yourself.
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Build Your Own Rapier – Custom Hand-Forged Sword

Design your own custom rapier by choosing your guard style, steel, length, and upgrades—or upload your own design and we’ll bring it to life.

Whether you're creating a historically inspired dueling rapier or a completely unique piece, this is where your custom sword begins.


Customize Your Rapier

1. Choose Your Guard & Handle Style

Select a rapier style that matches your vision and handling preference.

Options include:
French
Italian
Spanish
German
Cup-Hilt
English (+$60)
Swept-Hilt (+$80)
Fencing Foil (+$80)
Royal
Golden
Swiss
Fabric Grip
Custom Design (+$100)

👉 Designed for proper rapier balance, reach, and hand protection
👉 Handmade—slight variations may occur


2. Choose Your Steel

Stainless Steel
Low maintenance and corrosion-resistant. Ideal for display and light use.

1095 High Carbon Steel (+$40)
Stronger, sharper, and more traditional. Requires light oiling.

Damascus Steel (+$80)
Layered steel with a flowing pattern—premium craftsmanship and visual appeal.

👉 All blades are built with real weight and balance—not decorative replicas


3. Select Your Rapier Length

Available from 20" to 75" overall length

👉 Typical rapiers: 40"–48" overall length
👉 Longer options available for reach, display, or custom builds

Note: Slight variation may occur due to handmade construction


4. Upgrade Your Blade (Optional)

Sharpened (+$30) – Functional cutting edge
Full Tang (+$100) – Maximum durability and structural strength
Fuller (+$40) – Improves balance and reduces weight

👉 Recommended: Full Tang for strength + Fuller for handling


5. Choose Your Scabbard

Standard Leather (Included)
Wrapped Wood (+$80)
Etched Leather (+$70)
Etched Wood (+$100)
Ornate Jeweled (+$200)


6. Pick Your Scabbard Color

Brown (Standard)
Black
Red (+$30)
Green (+$30)
Yellow (+$30)
Blue (+$30)


7. Add Blade Engraving

Initials (+$60)
Name (+$80)
Date (+$70)
Sentence (+$90)
Logo/Image (+$120)

👉 Perfect for collectors, gifts, and one-of-a-kind builds


8. Add Scabbard Engraving

Initials (+$20)
Name (+$40)
Date (+$30)
Sentence (+$50)


Upload Your Own Design

Want something completely unique?

✔ Upload an image, sketch, or reference
✔ Describe your idea—we’ll refine it
✔ We review and confirm details before production

👉 If you can imagine it, we can build it


Crafted the Traditional Way

Every rapier is handcrafted using traditional techniques to ensure:

• Proper balance and thrusting feel
• Functional guard protection
• Realistic weight and handling

This is not a mass-produced display piece—it’s a sword that feels real in your hand.

Each piece is individually made, so slight variations in size, weight, and finish are normal.


Production & Shipping

Build Time: 4–8 weeks (varies by complexity)
Ships From: USA
Packaging: Secure and protected


Why Customers Choose Battling Blades

✔ Trusted by thousands of collectors
✔ Hand-forged using real materials
✔ Every custom order reviewed before production
✔ Built for both display and real handling feel

Estimated Shipping Transit: 3–7 Days

Processing time varies by item.

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