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Our Red Dragon HEMA Synthetic Sparring Langes Messer is designed for the rigours of the HEMA salle and is practically unbreakable. Its combination of durability and value for money make it a popular choice for HEMA schools around the globe. It comes in modular form with many options for customisation and is perfect for beginners.

Our synthetic swords are also great for film and theatrical use, being cheaper and requiring a lot less maintenance than their steel or aluminium counterparts. 

Blade Length: 76cm 
Guard Width: 15cm 
Handle Grip Length: 12cm 
Pommel Length: 12.5cm 
Hilt Length: 1 25cm 
Total Length: 102cm 
Total Weight: 0.766 kg
Point Of Balance: 12.5cm
Material: Plastic
Scabbard: None

All dimensions are approximate and may vary from piece to piece

Our Red Dragon HEMA Synthetic Sparring Arming Sword is designed for the rigours of the HEMA salle and is practically unbreakable. Its combination of durability and value for money make it a popular choice for HEMA schools around the globe. It comes in modular form with many options for customisation and is perfect for beginners.

Our synthetic swords are also great for film and theatrical use, being cheaper and requiring a lot less maintenance than their steel or aluminium counterparts. 

Blade Length: 76cm 
Guard Length: 14.5cm 
Grip Length: 11.5cm 
Pommel Length: 3.5cm
Hilt Length: 16cm 
Total Length: 94cm
Total Weight: 638g 
POB: 14cm 
Material: Plastic, Steel, Brass

All dimensions are approximate and may vary from piece to piece

This is a multi-region DVD (Region 0) and is playable on DVD players from any region.

Johannes Lecküchner was a priest living in Franconia during the 15th century. His surviving books contain a wealth of information on the German fencing style of this era. His system, although based on the Liechtenauer tradition, his system is a veritable treasure of martial instruction, ranging from bladework to disarms and wrestling techniques.

Contents:
-Historical background
-Terminology and theory
-General basics like footwork, basic strikes, guards 
-The six "master-strikes" for the messer
-Intermediate to advanced techniques
-Grappling with the messer
-Disarms
-Solo drills and exercises

Buy The Messer of Johannes Leckuchner Part I – DVD with confidence from the UK’s leading HEMA DVD retailer.

This is a multi-region DVD (Region 0) and is playable on DVD players from any region.

Building on the fundamentals of German swordsmanship shown in Part 1, this second DVD addresses advanced applications, including techniques found outside the "mainstream" of Liechtenauer's fencing system, and a variety of grappling and disarming techniques.

Hans and Alex also show effective training methods from their repertoire, giving the fencer ample resources to refine the already known basic principles and how to approach free fencing.

Finally, concepts and exercises for fighting against multiple attackers top off the DVD, creating a training tool for the modern swordsman unlike any previously available.

Contents:
- Techniques from non-Liechtenauer sources
- Grappling and disarming techniques
- Training methods
- Free fencing methods
- Fighting multiple opponents

Buy The Longsword of Johannes Liechtenauer Part 2 – DVD with confidence from the UK’s leading HEMA DVD retailer.

This is a multi-region DVD (Region 0) and is playable on DVD players from any region.

For centuries, unarmoured combat with the sword and a small shield, or buckler, was one of the most wide spread martial arts of medieval and Renaissance Europe.

Based on surviving medieval combat treatises and years of martial arts practice, Roland Warzecha and Tobias Wenzel offer an introduction to this fascinating fighting art. Viewers are guided step by step through the fundamentals of body mechanics, tactics and fencing theory. The underlying concepts of historical technique are demonstrated and explained in detail.

As a bonus, the DVD contains a discussion of choosing safety gear and practice weapons, and contains unedited sequences of competitive free play as an example of modern sword and buckler sparring.

An ideal starting point for your personal training with sword and buckler, this DVD also provides useful insights and cutting edge research for the seasoned practitioner of Western martial arts.

Buy Sword and Shield (Buckler) – DVD with confidence from the UK’s leading HEMA DVD retailer.

Our Red Dragon HEMA Synthetic Extended Pommel is twice as long as our standard scent-stopper pommels giving an extra 6.5cm of grip. This allows for the bulkiest of padded gloves and provides a lot of extra torque in the blade! The Extended Pommel will convert your single hand sword into a Bastard sword and give your Longsword blade an extra-long grip.

It is made from a special blend of plastic and powdered metal to increase the weight beyond what is achievable with plastic alone. The threaded brass "supertorque" insert offers much better purchase than conventional inserts allowing for a tight fit.

Designed and Manufactured in the U.K. 

Buy the Red Dragon HEMA Synthetic Extended Pommel with confidence from the UK’s leading HEMA equipment retailer.

Height: 12.8cm
Diameter (widest): 5cm
Diameter (narrowest): 2.5cm
Thread Size: M8
Weight: 106g
Materials: Plastic, Brass

*All sizes & weights are approximate.

Our “scent stopper” pommel is classified as an Oakeshott T5 and is quite a complex object to mould. It is made from a special blend of plastic and powdered metal to increase the weight beyond what is achievable with plastic alone. The threaded brass "supertorque" insert offers much better purchase than conventional inserts allowing for a tight fit.

Should you require a heavier pommel please see our Red Dragon HEMA Stainless Steel Pommel. Designed and Manufactured in the U.K. 

Buy the Red Dragon HEMA Synthetic Scent Stopper Pommel with confidence from the UK’s leading HEMA equipment retailer.

Height: 6.5cm
Diameter (widest): 5cm
Diameter (narrowest): 2.5cm
Thread Size: M8
Weight: 82g
Materials: Plastic, Brass

*All sizes & weights are approximate.

Our Red Dragon HEMA Synthetic Longsword Blades are manufactured from our own special blend of plastic to provide strong and flexible sparring blade. They are designed to flex along the last 1/3 of their length towards the tip allowing for much safer thrusting than with conventional wooden wasters or shinai. The blade/tang joint (traditionally a weak point) is reinforced by a high tensile steel rod running along the full length of the handle. This also removes any flex in the handle traditionally associated with plastic training swords. The edges are left smooth to prevent friction burns but can be roughened with sandpaper for a better bind.

Designed and Manufactured in the U.K.

Buy the Red Dragon HEMA Synthetic Longsword Blade with confidence from the UK’s leading HEMA equipment retailer.

Height: 120cm
Width (Hilt): 5.5cm
Width (Tip): 2.1cm
Depth: 1.7cm
Weight: 606g
Materials: Plastic, Steel

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

Our Red Dragon HEMA Synthetic Longsword Blades are manufactured from our own special blend of plastic to provide strong and flexible sparring blade. They are designed to flex along the last 1/3 of their length towards the tip allowing for much safer thrusting than with conventional wooden wasters or shinai. The blade/tang joint (traditionally a weak point) is reinforced by a high tensile steel rod running along the full length of the handle. This also removes any flex in the handle traditionally associated with plastic training swords. The edges are left smooth to prevent friction burns but can be roughened with sandpaper for a better bind.

Designed and Manufactured in the U.K.

Buy the Red Dragon HEMA Synthetic Longsword Blade with confidence from the UK’s leading HEMA equipment retailer.

Height: 120cm
Width (Hilt): 5.5cm
Width (Tip): 2.1cm
Depth: 1.7cm
Weight: 606g
Materials: Plastic, Steel

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