Weapons

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.

These latest additions to the Red Dragon Combat Range feature 3mm re-enactment safe edges and rounded tips. The blades are formed from tempered high-carbon steel (HRC Core of approx 48 and Edge 50-52) and fullered to ensure they are swift in the hand. Indeed a lot of time and effort has gone into make these blades as agile as possible whilst retaining a re-enactment safe edge.

The steel hilt fittings neatly sandwich the leather wrapped wooden grip and are held in place by a traditional peened tang. The leather wrapped wooden scabbard features a protective rain guard and metal chape. If you are part of a re-enactment group we recommend consulting your safety officer for guidance before purchase.

Total Length: 97.5cm
Blade Length: 75.5cm
Blade Width: 4.3cm
Grip Length: 16cm
Blade Thickness: 4.5mm
Guard Width: 18.5cm
Point of Balance: 11cm
Weight: 1.05kg
Material: High Carbon Steel Blade, Leather Grip
Edge: Blunt 3mm edge
Scabbard: Wood, leather, steel

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

Our Temple Church sword is a replica of a sword found in the River Thames in London. The sword, forged in the period between 1300-1350, was discovered opposite Temple Church, the headquarters of the Knights Templar in England.

During the 14th century, the gardens of the Temple in London ran down to the river’s edge where this sword was discovered. The discovery location, coupled with the crosses in the pommel, suggests that it is a Templar knight’s sword thrown into the river when the Order of the Temple was dissolved by Edward II in 1314.

Total Length: 127.5cm
Blade Length: 100.5cm
Blade Width: 5cm
Blade Thickness: 0.4cm
Guard Width: 20cm
Point of Balance: 20cm
Weight: 1550g
Material: High Carbon Steel Blade, Leather Grip
Edge: Blunt - 1.5mm
Pommel: Peened
Scabbard: Wood, Leather & Steel

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

These latest additions to the Red Dragon Combat Range feature 3mm re-enactment safe edges and rounded tips. The blades are formed from tempered high-carbon steel (HRC Core of approx 48 and Edge 50-52) and fullered to ensure they are swift in the hand. Indeed a lot of time and effort has gone into make these blades as agile as possible whilst retaining a re-enactment safe edge.

The steel hilt fittings neatly sandwich the leather wrapped wooden grip and are held in place by a traditional peened tang. The leather wrapped wooden scabbard features a protective rain guard and metal chape. If you are part of a re-enactment group we recommend consulting your safety officer for guidance before purchase.

Total Length: 86.5cm
Blade Length: 71.5cm
Blade Width: 4.5cm
Blade Thickness: 5.5mm
Guard Width: 11cm
Point of Balance: 11cm
Weight: 0.87kg
Material: High Carbon Steel Blade, Leather Grip
Edge: 3mm Blunt
Scabbard: Wood, leather, steel

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

Our Red Dragon Stage Combat Sabre is the perfect starter weapon for stage combat and theatrical work. The durable bowl style hilt protects the hands from stray blows, whilst the flexible high carbon steel blade features a rolled tip for added safety.

The blade can be removed easily by unscrewing the pommel, great for transportation or maintenance.

Total Length: 103cm
Blade Length: 87cm
Grip Length: 13cm
Weight: 296g
Blade Thickness (base): 0.7cm
Blade Width (base): 1.1cm
Point of Balance (PoB): 10cm
Blade: High Carbon Steel
Edge: Blunt
Pommel: Threaded
Scabbard: None

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

Arming swords, when combined with bucklers, are popular choice of weapon for HEMA. They are the basis for famous treatises such as the Walpurgis Fechtbuch, the earliest known surviving European fechtbuch (fighting manual). 

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: 106.5cm 
Blade Length: 86.5cm 
Guard Length: 20cm 
Grip Length: 11.5cm 
Pommel Length: 6.5cm 
Hilt Length: 19cm 
Weight: 682g 
POB: 16.5cm 
Material: Plastic, Steel, Brass

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

Longwords are undoubtedly the most popular weapon on the HEMA scene. They are the basis for several treatises from masters such as Fiore, Lichtenauer and Talhoffer spanning more than 200 years.

Our Red Dragon HEMA Synthetic Sparring Longsword 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: 124cm
Blade Length: 96.5cm 
Guard Length: 24cm 
Grip Length: 19.5cm 
Pommel Length: 6.5cm 
Hilt Length: 27cm 
Weight: 768g
POB: 15.24cm 
Material: Plastic, Steel, Brass

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

By replacing the standard wheel pommel of the Red Dragon HEMA Synthetic Sparring Arming Sword with an extended pommel, we create the Red Dragon HEMA Synthetic Sparring Bastard Sword. This sword is very popular with younger students where it can be used as a longsword or arming sword trainer depending on their requirements.

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: 113cm 
Blade Length: 86.5cm
Guard Length: 20cm 
Grip Length: 11.5cm 
Pommel Length: 13cm 
Hilt Length: 27cm 
Weight: 690g 
POB: 14cm 
Material: Plastic, Steel, Brass

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