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The sword of the bourgeoisie present in its best clothes. Originating from the Spanish sword clothes rack, this elegant weapon was an essential complement to the most expensive, luxurious and elegant clothing of knights, completely replacing the style of the Middle Ages, where the classicism of the swords made them more sober and heavy.
This sword will be the precursor of the current foil used in fencing, revolutionizing with its appearance also the form of fighting used until then, prioritizing intelligence, speed and art, over mere brute force.
In the 16th and 17th centuries, these swords reached their peak, spreading from Spain to the rest of Europe, and becoming part of the clothing of every knight, subject therefore to variations in fashion, hence the design of its elaborate handle, so baroque and ornamental.
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