Bucklers

The buckler could be hung from the sword scabbard when two hands were needed for a pike or staff weapon. So widespread was its use, that the exercise of sword and buckler became one of the most common sports of the Renaissance.

Diameter: 41cm
Weight: 1701g

All dimensions are approximate and may vary from piece to piece.

The buckler is a defensive weapon used since the 12th century and it was in use until the 18th century. It is well known that a light and resistant buckler was sought in the civilian environments, able to withstand the attack of the weapons, lighter than those used in war. The boiled leather buckler appears in many written references that talk about the piece itself (Cuir bouilli). This piece has proven to be a perfect balance between protection and lightness. 

This mode has in its centre a shield boss of steel which has 2 mm of thickness rimmed by a piece of hardened leather of 9 mm and fixed by 4 rivets; thus achieving a sturdy and extraordinary piece for both defence and attack.

The piece comes with a steel grip and is topped with rosewood with brass rivets. We can find this kind of decoration in similar pieces of that time like knives because it was a typical style among weapons of this type.

Material: Steel, leather and wood.
Diameter: 33 cm
Shield boss diameter: 13 cm
Shield boss thickness: 0.2 cm
Grip width: 11 cm.
Weight: 1.35 kg

All sizes are approximate and vary from piece to piece. Leather is a natural product therefore there could be some variants in colour.

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This is a reproduction of a buckler designed with a reinforced handle. The original was found in Dordrecht. Due to the thickness of the piece, it can be used in battle.

Diameter: 30 cm
Steel thickness: 2 mm approx.
Material: Carbon steel 1060 and wood. 
Total handle width: 27 cm
Useful handle width: 13 cm
Handle thickness: 2.5 cm 
Weight: 1.60 kg

All dimensions are approximate and may vary from piece to piece.

Steel thickness may vary due to the handcrafted methods used in its manufacturing. The steel is untreated and may have rust. To protect the steel you may rub it with mineral or synthetic oil. 

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