This sword design eventually led to the development of the civilian rapier, but it was not replaced by it, and the Side-sword continued to be used during the rapier's lifetime.
While correct to call it an "early rapier" since it gave birth to the true rapier, it continued to be used during the rapier's lifetime. This sword design eventually led to the development of the civilian rapier, but it was not replaced by it.
This sword design eventually led to the development of the civilian rapier, but it was not replaced by it. While correct to call it an "early rapier" since it gave birth to the true rapier, it continued to be used during the rapier's lifetime.
This sword design eventually led to the development of the civilian rapier, but it was not replaced by it. While correct to call it an "early rapier" since it gave birth to the true rapier, it continued to be used during the rapier's lifetime.