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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SPES HEMA Cloak 350N - Colour Option - Special Order
Our HEMA Cloak 350N came into existence at the request of Rebel Fencing School. This type of garment refers to the cloak-and-dagger genre.
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HEMA Cloak can be worn by women and men. This item is lightweight and it will perfectly fulfill your training gear. We recommend using it with a rapier or sword, but you can also use it with other light simulators.
Gear of this type has a form of a segment of a circle. It has a black lining and a collar. It is fastened with leather laces in front and it rests on shoulders.
Our HEMA Cloak is sewn from 350N puncture-resistant fabric. It is similar to medieval cloaks from three-quarters of a circle. In comparison to the woolen original, our HEMA cape is much lighter. This cape can be worn on both shoulders, on one shoulder, or in the hand, like a shield.
Length: 110cm
Weight: 1.6kg
Material: 50% Cotton, 50% PolyesterExcl. Tax: £140.00 Incl. Tax: £168.00 -
SPES Lobster Heavy HEMA Full Thumb Sparring Gloves
The well-known Lobsters are undergoing another makeover!
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This time they get new thumb overlays, the so-called FULL THUMBs. We assure you, you have not felt such a power of gripping yet. If you thought it was impossible to make heavy HEMA gloves even more resistant, then we would like to inform you that you have made a mistake... Nothing is lost! Try the new version of Lobsters and train even harder!
Material: Plastic (Polypropylene)
XS - Around Palm: 22cm | Wrist to Tip of Middle Finger: 18cm | Wrist to Tip of Thumb: 13cm
S - Around Palm: 23cm | Wrist to Tip of Middle Finger: 19cm | Wrist to Tip of Thumb: 14cm
M/L - Around Palm: 24cm | Wrist to Tip of Middle Finger: 20cm | Wrist to Tip of Thumb: 15cm
XL - Around Palm: 26cm | Wrist to Tip of Middle Finger: 21cm | Wrist to Tip of Thumb: 16cm
All sizes are approximate and may vary slightly from piece to piece.
Buy the SPES Lobster Heavy HEMA Sparring Gloves with confidence from the UK’s leading HEMA protection retailer.Excl. Tax: £150.83 Incl. Tax: £181.00 -
SPES AP PLUS Women's Fencing Jacket 350N
If you were to choose the most iconic HEMA jacket, wouldn't it be AP? How about the improved version? AP PLUS was created on the basis of AP 350N, but we have supplemented it with a few extras that will make every training easier for you! This universal jacket, to which you can choose any SPES pants or overlays, has elbow mountings and a double zipper!
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Outer fabric: 50% Cotton, 50% Polyester
Inner fabric: 100% Polyester
Weight: 1.65 - 2.35 kgExcl. Tax: £159.17 Incl. Tax: £191.00 -
SPES Women's Officers Fencing Jacket 350N - Colour Option - Special Order
Not only men look great in uniform...
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This rule also applies to WOMEN! Dear Ladies, here is the often announced and long-awaited, Officer 350N, dedicated to the female figure! It fits perfectly with Light pants, light gloves or Swordsmen. Can you feel the whiff of history? Or you just find Retro stye fit you best? We invite you to dance....i.e. sparring.
Outer fabric: 50% Cotton, 50% Polyster
Inner fabric: 100% Polyester
Weight: 1.30 - 1.80 kgExcl. Tax: £153.75 Incl. Tax: £184.50 -
SPES Women's Officers Fencing Jacket 350N
Not only men look great in uniform...
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This rule also applies to WOMEN! Dear Ladies, here is the often announced and long-awaited, Officer 350N, dedicated to the female figure! It fits perfectly with Light pants, light gloves or Swordsmen. Can you feel the whiff of history? Or you just find Retro stye fit you best? We invite you to dance....i.e. sparring.
Outer fabric: 50% Cotton, 50% Polyester
Inner fabric: 100% Polyester
Weight: 1.30 - 1.80 kgExcl. Tax: £142.92 Incl. Tax: £171.50 -
SPES AP Light Plus Women's Jacket 350N
We recommend it for every lady who trains HEMA, regardless of the level of skills or advancement. It is very universal, which makes it a great base for completing full HEMA equipment.
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This jacket has the so-called double closure. The front has a black trim. Blade catcher is attached to the collar, and on the back there is an adjustment belt. As in every women's jacket, the lower edge of the AP Light Plus is finished with slits at the back. Mounting points on elbows allow you to use additional overlays, e.g. Shell or PRO.
Like its archetype, AP Light Plus is made of 350N puncture resistant materials. Inside, there are pockets for additional foams (included in the set). You can modify the cushioning of the jacket at any time - add extra layers or get rid of them altogether. The choice is up to the user. The lining is made of 3D mesh.
AP Light Plus is a lightweight jacket with breathable layers like other jackets in the Light series. It provides a high level of mobility, so it will not restrict movement during exercise. You can be sure that the jacket will not change its position during training thanks to the possibility of adjusting to the body. The women's version of the AP Light Plus gives a wide range of modifications, thanks to which it will be perfect for both heavy and light HEMA training.
Outer fabric: 50% Cotton, 50% Polyester
Inner fabric: 100% Polyester
Sizings within 'Additional Information' below.
All dimensions are approximate and may vary from piece to piece.Excl. Tax: £154.17 Incl. Tax: £185.00 -
SPES Officer Fencing Jacket - Colour Options - Special Order
Puncture resistance and appearance of a 19th century officer in one product?
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It is possible! Inspired by the outfit of HEMA pioneer, Alfred Hutton, the Officer jacket 350N is a good choice for light training! Imagine yourself practicing in it… and how great you look! Add to it Cavalry pants together with Swordsman gloves and the officer uniform is ready.
Outer fabric: 50% Cotton, 50% Polyester
Inner fabric: 100% Polyester
Weight: 1.30 - 1.80 kgExcl. Tax: £153.46 Incl. Tax: £184.15 -
SPES Officer Fencing Jacket
Puncture resistance and appearance of a 19th century officer in one product?
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It is possible! Inspired by the outfit of HEMA pioneer, Alfred Hutton, the Officer jacket 350N is a good choice for light training! Imagine yourself practicing in it… and how great you look! Add to it Cavalry pants together with Swordsman gloves and the officer uniform is ready.
Outer fabric: 50% Cotton, 50% polyester
Inner fabric: 100% Polyester
Weight: 1.30 - 1.80 kgExcl. Tax: £142.92 Incl. Tax: £171.50 -
SPES AP PLUS HEMA Jacket 350N
AP PLUS 350N jacket is based on the iconic AP 350N jacket. However, it has several extras that will make your life easier during training: backstrap, mounting points for overlays (like Shell), plus a double-closure!
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The jacket has a front flap with black trim. This model of AP is closed with a zipper and velcros (so-called double closure). Like most of our gear, the collar has a blade catcher and an adjustable strap on the back.
Quilting of the AP PLUS refers to the basic AP model. The length of the jacket also remains the same as the rest of this series. Fabrics used in this gear have 350N puncture resistance. There are additional mounting points on elbows e.g. shell. The inner construction of felt also refers to classic AP. There are cushioning layers on the chest, shoulders and elbows.
AP PLUS 350N doesn’t hinder the movement and ensures the wearer’s mobility during training. Thanks to the adjustable belt section, it fits the body shape even better than standard AP. We use recycled materials as padding in this jacket. This solution makes it more economic, but equally durable as the original.
Outer fabric: 50% Cotton, 50% Polyester
Inner fabric: 100% Polyester
Weight: 2.1 - 2.9 kg
Sizings within 'Additional Information' below.
All dimensions are approximate and may vary from piece to piece.Excl. Tax: £159.17 Incl. Tax: £191.00 -
SPES Men's Light AP Plus Jacket 350N
AP Light Plus 350N was created on the basis of AP Light 350N and solutions used during the production of AP Plus 350N. Except that it is thinner and lighter than the AP.
It is recommended for every person practicing HEMA, regardless of the level of skills or advancement. It is so universal that it can become a base for both light and heavy equipment for HEMA.
The AP Light Plus 350N jacket has the so-called double closure (velcro + zipper). It has black trim at the front. The blade catcher is attached to the collar, and at the back - adjustment belt.
AP Light Plus, like its prototype, is made of 350N puncture-resistant fabrics. There are additional mounts on the elbows, e.g. for Shell overlays. This jacket also has pockets for foams (included in the set). You can modify them and change the strength level of the shoulders, front, and sides of the torso.
This type of AP Light is characterized by low weight, breathable construction, high level of mobility, and a wide range of modifications. It does not restrict movement during training.
Outer fabric: 50% Cotton, 50% Polyester
Inner fabric: 100% Polyester
Weight: 1.10 - 1.90 kgSizings within 'Additional Information' below.
All dimensions are approximate and may vary from piece to piece.
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