home3

The Red Dragon HEMA Synthetic Sparring Basket Hilt Sword has been designed and tested in conjunction with English Martial Arts Academy and we are grateful for their help with this. It is great for practising techniques from George Silver and Highland Broadsword fighting manuals and a great choice of weapon for people starting out in backsword systems.

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. 

Total Length: 105cm
Blade Length: 87 cm
Guard Length: 14.5cm
Grip Length: 11.5cm 
Pommel Length: 3.5cm 
Hilt Length: 16cm 
Total Weight: 690g 
POB: 15.24cm 
Material: Plastic, Steel, Brass

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

The Hsu Sword Bag is very strongly made in a heavy Cordura fabric with leather reinforcing. It will accommodate any of the single-hand Jians.

Length: 113cm
Width: 15cm
Weight: 400g

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

Due to demand, we offer high-quality Sword Cases for your travelling needs. This will carry any combination of training swords.

These sword cases are perfect for those who travel frequently with their swords across country or across town.

Weight: 950g
Length: 131cm
Width: 20cm

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

Used from the 12th to the 18th century, the buckler achieved a deserved reputation as both a defensive and offensive arm. Indispensable in both classical rapier play and I.33 sparring, it has become an essential part of the modern swordsman's equipment. Crafted in 14 gauge steel, all of our bucklers have rolled edges and come in three sizes to meet individual needs. This version features radial embossed flutes for rigidity. The steel tube grip is securely riveted to the body of the buckler.

Diameter: 22.9cm
Weight: 1020g
Gauge: 14 Gauge

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

Buy the 9” Fluted Buckler - 14 gauge with confidence from the UK’s leading HEMA buckler retailer.

Used from the 12th to the 18th century, the buckler achieved a deserved reputation as both a defensive and offensive arm. Indispensable in both classical rapier play and I.33 sparring, it has become an essential part of the modern swordsman's equipment. Crafted in 14 gauge steel, all of our bucklers have rolled edges and come in three sizes to meet individual needs. This version features radial embossed flutes for rigidity. The steel tube grip is securely riveted to the body of the buckler.

Buy the 12” Fluted Buckler - 14 gauge with confidence from the UK’s leading HEMA buckler retailer.

Diameter: 30.5cm
Weight: 1590g
Gauge: 14 Gauge

All dimensions are approximate and may vary from piece to piece

Used from the 12th to the 18th century, the buckler achieved a deserved reputation as both a defensive and offensive arm. Indispensable in both classical rapier play and I.33 sparring, it has become an essential part of the modern swordsman's equipment. Crafted in 14 gauge steel, all of our bucklers have rolled edges and come in three sizes to meet individual needs. This version features radial embossed flutes for rigidity. The steel tube grip is securely riveted to the body of the buckler.

Diameter: 38.1cm
Weight: 2270g
Gauge: 14 Gauge

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

Buy the 15” Fluted Buckler - 14 gauge with confidence from the UK’s leading HEMA buckler retailer.

The "Talhoffer" buckler is well known from Talhoffer's "Fechtbuch" illustrations. The unusual curled holly-leaf shape, with its fluting and spikes, is a fairly radical departure from the norm but it serves well as a memento of this famous fight master.

Diameter: 50.8cm
Weight: 1810g
Gauge: 16 Gauge

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

Buy the 20" Talhoffer Buckler - 16 gauge with confidence from the UK’s leading HEMA buckler retailer.

The Roman Gladius was the primary weapon of the Roman Legionary and was used in conjunction with the 'Scutum' (shield) and 'Pilum' (spear). Its design was strongly influenced by the swords used by the Iberian (Spanish) Celts. It was predominantly designed as a thrusting weapon and was in use in one form or another from the 4th Century BC to the 3rd Century AD.

The Pompeii Gladius takes its name from the archaeological site in Italy where, during excavations, 4 such swords were found. The swords are dated to before 79AD - the year that Pompeii was buried in volcanic ash. The Pompeii Gladius, along with the earlier Mainz Pattern Gladius, would have been issued to the garrison at Hadrian’s Wall. Examples can be seen in H. Russell Robinson’s book "What The Soldiers Wore On Hadrians Wall'".

Our Pompeii Gladius features a turned wood pommel and bone grip. The straight blade is hand forged from steel and in housed in a wooden scabbard with red leather covering and decorated brass fittings. This sword is not designed or recommended for contact reenactment (fighting) but is favoured by living history enthusiasts.

Overall Length: 70cm
Blade Length: 48cm
Width: 4.9cm
Grip Length: 10.8cm
Weight: 1135g
Thickness: 5mm
P.O.B: 11cm
Edge: Blunt
Pommel: Threaded
Scabbard: Wood, Leather, Brass

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

Longer Vectir forearms will meet the expectations of those who care about resistance and increased cushioning during training. The plates placed under the material are profiled, so you can easily adjust the overlays to the sleeves of your HEMA jacket. Note that Vectiry covers all sides of the hands! Additionally, you can tweak your equipment by attaching Shell overlays to it or choose calves made in the same technology.

Buy the SPES Vectir Forearm Protectors with confidence from the UK’s leading HEMA protection retailer.

Outer fabric: 50% Cotton, 50% Polyester
Inner fabric: 100% Polyester
Inserts: Plastic

Weight: 0.50 kg

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