Rapier

A rapier is a one-handed, martial melee weapon in the sword family.

Description
The rapier is a slender, sharply pointed sword often with a complex hilt designed to protect the wielding hand. The blade may be sharpened along some or all of the length of the blade or may not have any cutting edge at all. The blade is typically an inch (2.5cm) wide or less and 39 inches (1 meter) or more in length. A typical rapier costs 20gp and weighs 2lbs (0.9kg).

Weaponology
Used mainly for thrusting and piercing attacks, it is favored by many fencers and duelists alike. Rapiers are relatively light blades and quite deadly in the hands of those properly trained, therefore they are classified as martial weapons. In D&D 3rd edition, rapiers can only be used without penalty with the martial weapons feat. In 3.5 edition the rapier is listed as a one-handed melee weapon, not a light weapon. Rapiers are not mentioned in the 2nd edition player's handbook.