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HEMA

HEMA is an acronym for Historical European Martial Arts. The term encompasses a varied range of European fighting arts from Harnessfecten (fighting in armour) to Glima (Viking wrestling).  The Knight Shop offer one of the most comprehensive ranges of HEMA equipment for sale in the UK. We are specialists in this market and have a dedicated web store www.thehemashop.com

We even manufacture our own line of HEMA equipment! Our range of Red Dragon Armoury Synthetic Sparring Swords, Fencing Masks, Weapon Sparring Gloves, Throat Protectors, Groin Guards and Kit Bags can be purchased from retailers all over the planet.

We are the UK’s leading retailer of SPES protective equipment and hold large stocks of their products. We stock a range of federschwert, bucklers, rapiers, sabres, padded practice swords, wooden and nylon wasters, daggers, books, DVDs - basically everything you will ever need to get you into HEMA!

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  • FACTORY SECONDS - Red Dragon HEMA Synthetic Single Hand Sword Blades - White - Pack of 5

    X5 WHITE SECONDS BLADES WITH SOME IMPERFECTIONS

    ONLY 1 PACK AVAILABLE 

    Our Red Dragon HEMA Synthetic Single Hand 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 Single Hand Blade with confidence from the UK’s leading HEMA equipment retailer.

    Height: 102cm
    Width (Hilt): 5.5cm
    Width (Tip): 2.1cm
    Depth: 1.7cm
    Weight: 525g
    Materials: Plastic, Steel

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

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    Regular Price: £185.00

    Special Price Excl. Tax: £79.17 Incl. Tax: £95.00

  • Cold Steel Training Rondel Dagger

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    Why not practice with some of Cold Steel's most popular knife designs, in relative safety, by using one of their rubber training knives? Each item has been carefully constructed to look and feel as realistic as possible to be effectively used in solo practice, training drills, disarm drills and demonstrations.

    The Santoprene rubber blades are soft enough to prevent the likelihood of most bodily injuries. However, they have a level of firmness that might cause injury to the face or eyes, so it is recommended that appropriate eye protection or a fencing mask is always used when using a Cold Steel rubber training product.

    Material: Santropene rubber 
    Overall Length: 43.5cm 
    Blade Length: 28.6cm 
    Blade Thickness: 25mm 
    Handle Length: 14.9cm 
    Weight: 159g

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

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    Regular Price: £12.50

    Special Price Excl. Tax: £9.38 Incl. Tax: £11.26

  • Red Dragon HEMA Synthetic Sparring Cutlass

    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

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    Regular Price: £53.00

    Special Price Excl. Tax: £39.75 Incl. Tax: £47.70

  • Red Dragon Combat - Hand and a Half Sword (3mm Edge)

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    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 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.

    Overall 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.

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    Regular Price: £125.00

    Special Price Excl. Tax: £83.33 Incl. Tax: £100.00

  • Red Dragon Combat - Viking Sword (3mm Edge)

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    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 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.

    Overall 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.

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    Regular Price: £125.00

    Special Price Excl. Tax: £83.33 Incl. Tax: £100.00

  • Red Dragon Combat - Longsword (3mm Edge)

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    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 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.

    Overall Length: 109cm
    Blade Length: 86cm
    Blade Width: 4.3cm
    Blade Thickness: 4.5mm
    Guard Width: 20.5cm
    Grip Length: 17cm
    Point of Balance: 11cm
    Weight: 1.25kg
    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.

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    Regular Price: £135.00

    Special Price Excl. Tax: £90.00 Incl. Tax: £108.00

  • Regenyei Armory Tenebris Longsword LS45

    This sword combines beauty, functionality, and historical tradition, providing an authentic experience for history enthusiasts and practitioners of HEMA.

    Total Length:
    125cm
    Blade Length: 94cm
    Blade Width: 4cm
    Guard Width: 24cm
    Grip Length: 30cm
    P.O.B: 8cm (from crossguard)
    Blade Thickness: 6mm
    Blade Material: 51CrV4 Spring Steel
    Blade Hardness: 49-51 HRC
    Weight: 1650g

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

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    Excl. Tax: £550.00 Incl. Tax: £660.00

  • Regenyei Armory Sail Tournament Dagger

    With our “Tournament” parrying daggers we would like to open new ways in HEMA. We wanted a dagger which can be used not only as a defense tool but also on the offensive side. But how can we make it safe for tournament usage? To achieve the desired result we had to test numerous steels and alloys. With our new materials we were able to design a blade which is highly flexible but do not suffer permanent deformation even on heavy trusts.

    Total length: 61 cm
    Blade length: 45 cm
    Grip length: 15 cm
    Weight: 570g
    Blade thickness (base): 4 mm
    Point of Balance (PoB): 0.5 cm
    Blade: Spring steel (52-54 HRC)
    Crossguard: 28 cm
    Edge: Blunt
    TipBack-folded

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

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    Excl. Tax: £204.17 Incl. Tax: £245.00

  • VB Messer

    Classical peasant knife, made for re-enactment or full-contact battles.

    We made the guard simplier, of 1 piece steel to keep the price low, and produce a high quality weapon.

    The grip is made of hardwood.

    The 4 mm blade is optimal for the HMB battles.

    Blade Length: 65cm
    Total Length: 86cm
    POB: 7cm (from guard)
    Blade Thickness: 4mm
    Weight: 1300g

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

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    Excl. Tax: £221.67 Incl. Tax: £266.00

  • VB Light Messer

    This sword is made directly for HEMA fencing. The blade is more flexible as a re-enactment sword, the point is back folded because of safety reasons.

    The sword is optimal for quick movements because of the light blade.

    Blade Length: 65cm
    Total Length: 86cm
    POB: 6cm
    Weight: 800g
    Material: 51CrV4 steel, tempered

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

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    Excl. Tax: £215.00 Incl. Tax: £258.00

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