Fencing and Renaissance Weapons
The Renaissance period spanned the 14th to the 17th century. Weapons from that era included swords, daggers, and other types of blades. Renaissance weapons were different from weapons in past eras as they became more of a fashion statement. Due to the increasing popularity of fencing, renaissance swords and daggers became a must have item.
As a result of fencing’s popularity, renaissance swords were at first called “costume swords.” Once the trendy weapons were adopted by the French and spread throughout Europe, the term “rapier” became the official name for this new kind of civilian sword. As people became more skilled in the art of fencing, a new fad surfaced called dueling. Dueling became the standard when trying to resolve a dispute between two persons. The rapier was the most common sword used in a duel but other renaissance weapons and swords could be made available.
