Swept Hilt Rapiers and Main Gauche are the most popular Renaissance swords and daggers.  The Swept Hilt Rapier originated in the thirteenth century.  The Main Gauche began to be employed as a left- hand weapon around this time also.  Daggers themselves were likely some of the first stone weapons used by man, but the Main Gauche or left hand dagger added a new dimension to swordsmanship.  The Rapier was held in the right hand and the Main Gauche was used to parry with the left hand.  One of the most effective uses of the Main Gauche was its use as a hidden weapon that surprised an opponent with a swift stab.  We have an excellent selection of Rapiers and matching Main Gauche daggers.  CAS/Hanwei is a premier sword maker of these battle ready Renaissance Rapiers and Daggers.