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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Tourney Hand-and-a-Half Knightly Sword
Our Tourney Series Medieval Sparring Swords from Kingston Arms will set a new standard at this price point of re-enactment weaponry. Features like thru-tang handle construction, peened thru-tang stainless steel pommel and guard, 2mm rounded edge thickness make these brutal weapons on the battlefield. The cord wrapped leather grip feels exceptional in the hand with an oval cross section and slight barrel shape to keep fatigue at bay. The grip is large enough to accommodate armoured hands.
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A respectable fuller runs the length of the blade to lighten and counter balance the sword overall. A wood core and leather wrapped scabbard tipped with a stainless chape comes with each sword.
Total length: 105cm
Blade length: 83cm
Grip length: 15cm
Weight: 1559g
Point of Balance (PoB): 10cm
Blade: 9260 High Carbon Steel
Edge: Blunt
Pommel: Peened
Scabbard: Leather, Wood, Steel
All dimensions are approximate and may vary from piece to piece.Excl. Tax: £147.00 Incl. Tax: £176.40 -
Cold Steel Training Rondel Dagger
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.
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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.Excl. Tax: £10.42 Incl. Tax: £12.50 -
SPES Wooden Rondel Dagger - 46cm
Wooden dagger made of ash. Blade has round tip for safety.
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This type of dagger was widely used in medieval times during fencing training. It helps to improve swordsmanship without causing any major injuries. Especially recommended for beginners.
Important: Designed for thrusting practice, or for light training in pairs without heavy strength involved. Not intended for use on any hard, metal or sharp items. Over heavy use while fighting with two simulators may damage the swords.
Blade length: 29cm
Handle Length: 16cm
Total length: 46cm
Blade diameter: 1.7cm-4cm
Weight: 170g
All dimensions are approximate and may vary from piece to piece.Excl. Tax: £21.54 Incl. Tax: £25.85 -
SPES Wooden Rondel Dagger - 39cm
Wooden dagger made of ash. Blade has rounded tip for safe use. Short model.
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This type of dagger was widely used in medieval times during fencing training. It helps to improve swordsmanship without causing any major injuries. Especially recommended for beginners.
Important: Designed for thrusting practice, or for light training in pairs without heavy strength involved. Not intended for use on any hard, metal or sharp items. Over heavy use while fighting with two simulators may damage the swords.
Blade length: 25cm
Total length: 39cm
Handle Length: 14cm
Blade diameter: 1.7cm-4cm
Weight: 160g
All dimensions are approximate and may vary from piece to piece.Excl. Tax: £20.83 Incl. Tax: £25.00 -
Wooden Roman Mainz Gladius (Rudis)
PLEASE NOTE THAT NO GUARANTEE IS OFFERED WITH THIS PRODUCT. IF YOUR WASTER BREAKS NO REPLACEMENT WILL BE OFFERED AS THE MANUFACTURER WILL NOT SUPPLY US WITH A REPLACEMENT. IF YOU WANT A MORE DURABLE WASTER PLEASE PURCHASE OUR SYNTHETIC SPARRING SWORDS.
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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 Roman Wooden Sword is a replica based on historical research and is authentic in its design. These were typically used by Romans for combat training. This wooden sword is perfect for practising your sword-fighting skills, or when you simply can't carry steel to an event.
Overall Length: 68.5cm
Blade Length: 51cm
Blade Width: 6.9cm
Blade Thickness: 2.2cm
Weight: 272g
Material: Wood
Scabbard: None
All dimensions are approximate and may vary from piece to piece.Excl. Tax: £17.50 Incl. Tax: £21.00 -
Wooden Roman Gladius (Rudis)
PLEASE NOTE: NO WARRANTY IS OFFERED WITH THIS PRODUCT. IF YOUR WASTER BREAKS, NO REPLACEMENT WILL BE OFFERED AS THE MANUFACTURER WILL NOT SUPPLY US WITH A REPLACEMENT. IF YOU WANT A MORE DURABLE WASTER PLEASE PURCHASE OUR SYNTHETIC SPARRING SWORDS.
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The gladius was the sword of choice for the Roman legions, and many gladiators also chose to use the double-edged sword when they were fighting for their freedom and lives in the Colosseum.After a gladiator in ancient Rome had won his freedom, he was awarded a wooden gladius like this one, called a Rudis, as a symbol of his freedom. Our Rudis is a great retirement gift for military personnel or police officers.
Our training gladius is based on the classic Roman gladius and made entirely of hardwood. The pommel and guard are darker for visual interest. If you plan to use this wooden gladius as a training sword, be careful: the blade is made of wood but it does have a sharp point.
Overall Length: 69cm
Blade Length: 51cm
Blade Width: 4.5cm
Blade Thickness: 1.6cm
Weight: 340g
Scabbard: None
All dimensions are approximate and may vary from piece to piece.Excl. Tax: £30.00 Incl. Tax: £36.00 -
SPES Wooden Waster Longsword - 120cm
Wooden waster longsword made of beech with a straight guard.
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This type of sword was widely used in medieval times during fencing training. It helps to improve swordsmanship without causing any major injuries. Especially recommended for beginners.
Important: Designed for thrusting practice, or for light training in pairs without heavy strength involved. Not intended for use on any hard, metal or sharp items. Over heavy use while fighting with two simulators may damage the swords.
Blade length: 87cm
Total length: 120cm
Blade width (near guard): 5cm
Blade thickness (near guard): 3.5cm
Blade width (near tip): 2.5cm
Blade thickness (near tip): 1.5cm
Crossguard length: 24cm
Handle Length: 28cm
Weight: 730g
All dimensions are approximate and may vary from piece to piece.Excl. Tax: £31.66 Incl. Tax: £37.99 -
SPES Wooden Waster Longsword - 105cm
Wooden waster longsword made of ash with a straight guard.
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This type of sword was widely used in medieval times during fencing training. It helps to improve swordsmanship without causing any major injuries. Especially recommended for beginners.
Important: Designed for thrusting practice, or for light training in pairs without heavy strength involved. Not intended for use on any hard, metal or sharp items. Over heavy use while fighting with two simulators may damage the swords.
Blade length: 77cm
Total length: 105cm
Blade width: 5cm
Blade thickness: 2cm
Crossguard length: 24cm
Handle Length: 23cm
Weight: 800g
All dimensions are approximate and may vary from piece to piece.Excl. Tax: £30.83 Incl. Tax: £37.00 -
SPES HEMA Medium Foam Kids Training Sword
This kid's sword is perfect for their first contact with historical fencing. The blade is made of soft materials, which gives full safety during play.
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The rounded guard is made of a soft plastic disc with openwork design. The hilt is covered with fabric wrapped by string, this combination gives a good grip and an interesting look.
Straight blade with a circular section.
NB: Guard and hilt colour may vary from picture
Important: This toy is designed for light play without heavy protection such as wooden shields.
Blade length: 65cm
Handle Length: 18cm
Total length: 85cm
Weight: 240g
All dimensions are approximate and may vary from piece to piece.Excl. Tax: £14.16 Incl. Tax: £16.99 -
SPES HEMA Light Foam Kids Training Sword
This kid's sword is perfect for first contact with historical fencing. The blade is made of soft materials, which gives full safety during play.
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The rounded guard is made of a soft plastic disc with openwork design. The hilt is covered with fabric wrapped by string, this combination gives a good grip and an interesting look.
Straight blade with a circular section.
Important: This toy is designed for light play without heavy protection such as wooden shields.
Blade length: 45cm
Handle Length: 15cm
Total length: 60cm
Weight: 240g
All dimensions are approximate and may vary from piece to piece.Excl. Tax: £12.92 Incl. Tax: £15.50