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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Red Dragon Combat - Temple Church Sword
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.
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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.
Overall 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.Excl. Tax: £162.50 Incl. Tax: £195.00 -
Red Dragon Combat - Bastard Sword
Our Red Dragon swords feature high carbon EN42J Spring Steel blades that have been forged and tempered to perform like their historical counterparts. They have a core hardness of 45HRC approx, with an edge hardness of 50HRC approx. The hilts feature authentically styled forged guards and pommels constructed from steel, and wooden grips that are masterfully wrapped in leather cord for an aesthetic yet comfortable finish.
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They come complete with leather-wrapped wooden scabbards and authentically styled integrated leather belts.
Overall Length: 114cm
Blade Length: 91cm
Blade Width: 5cm
Blade Thickness: 0.5cm
Guard Width: 19.5cm
Point of Balance: 20cm
Weight: 1220g
Material: High Carbon Steel Blade, Leather Grip
Edge: Blunt
Pommel: Peened
Scabbard: Wood, leather, steel
All dimensions are approximate and may vary from piece to piece.Excl. Tax: £125.00 Incl. Tax: £150.00 -
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 -
8" Shield Boss 3 - 16 gauge
Our Shield Boss is perfect for reenactors who are making or repairing their own shields.
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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.
Buy the 8” Shield Boss 3 - 16 gauge with confidence from the UK’s leading HEMA buckler retailer.Excl. Tax: £18.33 Incl. Tax: £22.00 -
8” Shield Boss 2 - 16 gauge
Our Shield Boss is perfect for reenactors who are making or repairing their own shields.
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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.
Buy the 8” Shield Boss 2 - 16 gauge with confidence from the UK’s leading HEMA buckler retailer.Excl. Tax: £18.33 Incl. Tax: £22.00 -
Telemark Viking Shield Boss - 14 gauge
Sawed shield boss made of steel inspired by the ones found in Telemark (Norway).
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Outer diameter: 16cm approx.
Inner diameter: 12cm approx.
Depth: 6cm approx.
Thickness: 2mm approx.
Weight: 420g
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.
Buy the Telemark Viking Shield Boss - 14 gauge with confidence from the UK’s leading HEMA buckler retailer.Excl. Tax: £32.50 Incl. Tax: £39.00 -
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.
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Diameter: 53cm
Weight: 3200g
All dimensions are approximate and may vary from piece to piece.
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20" Reinforced Round Rotella Shield - 16 gauge
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.
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Diameter: 50.5cm
Weight: 2700g
All dimensions are approximate and may vary from piece to piece.
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15" Reinforced Buckler - 14 gauge
This buckler has been specifically designed to fulfil the hard requirements of re-enactment combat.
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Made of 2mm steel with 3mm steel handle. Steel thickness may vary due to the handcrafted methods used on its manufacturing.
Diameter: 38.1cm
Gauge: 14 gauge
Buy the 15” Reinforced Buckler – 14 gauge with confidence from the UK’s leading HEMA buckler retailer.Excl. Tax: £55.83 Incl. Tax: £67.00 -
12" Leather Buckler
The buckler is a defensive weapon used since the 12th century and it was in use until the 18th century. It is well known that a light and resistant buckler was sought in the civilian environments, able to withstand the attack of the weapons, lighter than those used in war. The boiled leather buckler appears in many written references that talk about the piece itself (Cuir bouilli). This piece has proven to be a perfect balance between protection and lightness.
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This mode has in its centre a shield boss of steel which has 2 mm of thickness rimmed by a piece of hardened leather of 9 mm and fixed by 4 rivets; thus achieving a sturdy and extraordinary piece for both defence and attack.
The piece comes with a steel grip and is topped with rosewood with brass rivets. We can find this kind of decoration in similar pieces of that time like knives because it was a typical style among weapons of this type.
Material: Steel, leather and wood.
Diameter: 33 cm
Shield boss diameter: 13 cm
Shield boss thickness: 0.2 cm
Grip width: 11 cm.
Weight: 1.35 kg
All sizes are approximate and vary from piece to piece. Leather is a natural product therefore there could be some variants in colour.
Buy the Leather Buckler with confidence from the UK’s leading medieval buckler retailer.Excl. Tax: £66.67 Incl. Tax: £80.00