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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Tinker Longsword Replacement Blade - Blunt
Paul Chen's Longsword blunt sparring blade may be used either to replace severely worn sparring blades or to convert the Longsword cutting sharp (SH2394) to a sparring format.
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Length: 89cm
All dimensions are approximate and may vary from piece to piece.Excl. Tax: £108.33 Incl. Tax: £130.00 -
Practical Viking Sword
Our Practical Viking Swords are all based on authentically styled swords in our collection but they are tailored to meet the needs of re-enactment and stage combat. These very popular and affordable weapons feature authentic hilt styling, with fully tempered un-edged and un-pointed blades. They are designed to withstand rugged use while providing the level of safety required by many of today’s re-enactment societies.
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The lobate pommel and down-turned guard are typical of Viking swords of the period, as is the broad blade with its deep, full-length fullers. The sword is well-balanced and, with a weight slightly over 2 lbs, it is very quick.
Total Length: 85cm
Blade Length: 71cm
Weight: 1500g
Blade Thickness (base): 0.5cm
Blade: 1065 High Carbon Steel
Edge: Blunt
Pommel: Peened
Scabbard: Plastic
All dimensions are approximate and may vary from piece to piece.Excl. Tax: £176.67 Incl. Tax: £212.00 -
Practical Single-Hand Sword
Our Practical broadswords are all based on authentically styled swords in our collection but they are tailored to meet the needs of re-enactment and stage combat. These very popular and affordable weapons feature authentic hilt styling, with fully tempered un-edged and un-pointed blades. They are designed to withstand rugged use while providing the level of safety required by many of today’s re-enactment societies.
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The blades are crafted from 1065 high-carbon steel, hardened to 50HRC, which restricts edge-notching to acceptable levels while providing resilience and protection against brittleness. While the blades are substantial, they are fullered to provide balance and good handling characteristics. They feature 1/16” wide edges and rounded tips for safety. The tangs are also substantial, with radiused corners at the blade shoulders and no welds.
Total Length: 92.7cm
Blade Length: 76.2cm
Grip Length: 16.5cm
Weight: 1.105kg
Point of Balance (PoB): 10cm
Blade: 1065 High Carbon Steel
Edge: Blunt
Pommel: Peened
Scabbard: Plastic, Steel
All dimensions are approximate and may vary from piece to piece.Excl. Tax: £184.17 Incl. Tax: £221.00 -
Practical Hand-and-a-Half Sword
The Practical broadswords are all based on authentically styled swords in our Paul Chen collection but they are tailored to meet the needs of re-enactment and stage combat. These very popular and affordable weapons feature authentic hilt styling, with fully tempered un-edged and un-pointed blades. They are designed to withstand rugged use while providing the level of safety required by many of today’s re-enactment societies.
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The blades are crafted from 1065 high-carbon steel, hardened to 50HRC, which restricts edge-notching to acceptable levels while providing resilience and protection against brittleness. While the blades are substantial, they are fullered to provide balance and good handling characteristics. They feature 1/16” wide edges and rounded tips for safety. The tangs are also substantial, with radiused corners at the blade shoulders and no welds. The end of the tang is riveted over the pommel, which both eliminates any possibility of inadvertent disassembly. The hardwood grips are leather-covered.
Total Length: 111cm
Blade Length: 86cm
Grip Length: 16.5cm
Weight: 1315g
Point of Balance (PoB): 10cm
Point of Harmonics: 58.5cm
Width at Guard: 4.5cm
Width at Tip: 1.3cm
Thickness at Guard: 0.5cm
Thickness at Tip: 0.45cm
Blade: 1065 High Carbon Steel
Edge: Blunt
Pommel: Peened
Scabbard: Plastic
All dimensions are approximate and may vary from piece to piece.Excl. Tax: £214.17 Incl. Tax: £257.00 -
Hanwei Sword Oil
CAS Hanwei Sword Oil is specially formulated to provide corrosion protection for high-carbon steel blades and other edged weapons. Contains Petroleum Distillates.
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115ml per bottle.
Buy the Hanwei Sword Oil with confidence from the UK’s leading historical sword retailer.Excl. Tax: £3.83 Incl. Tax: £4.60 -
Traditional Maintenance Kit
The Traditional Maintenance Kit from Hanwei contains blade oil (traditional choji oil), rice papers, an oiling cloth, a powder ball for blade polishing, a brass awl and hammer and saya shimming veneer. The kit is contained in a fitted wooden box and full maintenance and handling instructions are included.
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Weight: 142g
All dimensions are approximate and may vary from piece to piece.Excl. Tax: £29.17 Incl. Tax: £35.00 -
Practical Rapier Blade
Blunted blade with rubber tip for sparring.
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Length: 37"
Material: Carbon Steel - 1566
All dimensions are approximate and may vary from piece to piece.Excl. Tax: £70.00 Incl. Tax: £84.00 -
Tai Chi Jian Sword Bag
The Hsu Sword Bag is very strongly made in a heavy Cordura fabric with leather reinforcing. It will accommodate any of the single-hand Jians.
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Length: 113cm
Width: 15cm
Weight: 400g
All dimensions are approximate and may vary from piece to piece.Excl. Tax: £27.50 Incl. Tax: £33.00 -
Large Sword/Katana Bag
Due to demand, we offer high-quality Sword Cases for your travelling needs. This will carry any combination of training swords. These cases can hold a plethora of swords depending on various shapes and sizes.
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Weight: 1200g
Length: 131cm
Width: 25cm
All dimensions are approximate and may vary from piece to piece.Excl. Tax: £68.33 Incl. Tax: £82.00 -
Medium Sword/Katana Bag
Due to demand, we offer high-quality Sword Cases for your travelling needs. This will carry any combination of training swords.
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These sword cases are perfect for those who travel frequently with their swords across country or across town.
Weight: 950g
Length: 131cm
Width: 20cm
All dimensions are approximate and may vary from piece to piece.Excl. Tax: £61.67 Incl. Tax: £74.00