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!

8" Shield Boss 3 - 16 gauge

Our Shield Boss is perfect for reenactors who are making or repairing their own shields.

Outer diameter: 20.5cm
Inner diameter: 13.5cm
Depth: 6cm
Thickness: 1.7mm
Weight: 500g

Steel thickness may vary due to the handcrafted methods used in its manufacture. The steel is untreated and may have rust. To protect the steel you may rub it with mineral or synthetic oil.

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Excl. Tax: £17.50 Incl. Tax: £21.00
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8” Shield Boss 2 - 16 gauge

Our Shield Boss is perfect for reenactors who are making or repairing their own shields.

Outer diameter: 20cm
Inner diameter: 13.5cm
Depth: 6cm
Thickness: 1.5mm
Weight: 450g

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

Steel thickness may vary due to the handcrafted methods used in its manufacture. The steel is untreated and may have rust. To protect the steel you may rub it with mineral or synthetic oil.

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20" Reinforced Round Rotella Shield - 16 gauge

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Our Reinforced Round Rotella Shield is hand beaten from 16 gauge steel – making it both tough and durable enough for re-enactment and HEMA. You can still see the traces of the smith’s hammer marks on the surface. It features 2 adjustable leather straps and cushioning pad for the arm to soak up impact.

Diameter: 50.5cm
Weight: 2700g

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

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Excl. Tax: £82.50 Incl. Tax: £99.00
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21" Round Shield Rotella - 16 gauge

Our Round Rotella Shield is hand beaten from 16 gauge steel – making it both tough and durable enough for re-enactment and HEMA. You can still see the traces of the smith’s hammer marks on the surface. It features 2 adjustable leather straps and cushioning pad for the arm to soak up impact.

Diameter: 53cm
Weight: 3200g

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

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Excl. Tax: £91.67 Incl. Tax: £110.00
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12" Simple Buckler - 16 gauge

This kind of buckle was commonly used as a complement of one-handed weapons from the Middle Ages until renaissance.

Diameter: 31cm
Plate thickness: 1.6mm
Border thickness: 2.5mm

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

Steel thickness may vary due to the handcrafted methods used on its manufacturing. The steel is untreated and may have rust. To protect the steel you may rub it with mineral or synthetic oil.

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Excl. Tax: £33.33 Incl. Tax: £40.00
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9" Simple Buckler - 16 gauge

Support defensive weapon widely used in Europe for people of all categories, from the Middle Ages to the Renaissance. Its use has been recorded in various treatises of the time.

Diameter: 23cm
Plate thickness: 1.6mm
Border thickness: 2.5mm
Weight: 0.72 kg

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

Steel thickness may vary due to the handcrafted methods used in its manufacture. The steel is untreated and may have rust. To protect the steel you may rub it with mineral or synthetic oil.

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Excl. Tax: £30.83 Incl. Tax: £37.00
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