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 -
Battlecry Tourney Viking Sword
Our Tourney Series Sparring and Stage Swords will set a new standard in this price point of re-enactment weaponry. Features like thru-tang handle construction, peened stainless steel pommel and guard and 2mm rounded edge thickness.
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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. A respectable fuller runs the length of the blade to lighten and counter balance the sword overall.
The blade is forged from 9260 spring steel and is tempered to around 50 Hrc. A wood core and leather wrapped scabbard tipped with a stainless chape comes with each sword. The guard needs special mention, featuring the King-Peen system. King-Peen is essentially a steel tab on the guard under the grip that is pinned through the tang of the sword. This process keeps the guard from working loose without compromising the strength of the hilt. The pommel is pressed into place and hot peened.
Overall Length: 93cm
Blade Length: 76cm
Handle Length: 11cm
Weight: 1417g
Blade: 9260 Spring Steel
Edge: Blunt
Pommel: Peened
Scabbard: Wood, Leather
All dimensions are approximate and may vary from piece to piece.Excl. Tax: £136.71 Incl. Tax: £164.05 -
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/Sharp
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 -
Type XVIII Knight's Sword
The Knight’s Sword is a great functional sword, with leather wrapped handles and a wood core, thru-peened stainless steel pommel and guard. The 9260 Spring Steel forged blade features a diamond cross section and a mirror polish finish.
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This sword comes with a wood core leather wrapped scabbard with stainless steel chape for safe and secure carry.
Overall Length: 84cm
Blade Length: 68cm
Handle Length: 11cm
Guard Width: 11cm
Weight: 1048g
Blade: 9260 High Carbon Steel
Edge: Sharp
Pommel: Peened
Scabbard: Leather, Wood, Steel
All dimensions are approximate and may vary from piece to piece.Excl. Tax: £235.50 Incl. Tax: £282.60 -
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 -
Crecy War Sword
Explicitly crafted to CAS specifications, the Crecy War Sword features a traditional thru-tang, peened pommel handle construction. The forged hollow-ground blade possesses a prominent central ridge that tapers the full length of the 81cm blade providing support for the cutting edge.
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The 11cm cord-wrapped leather grip is counterbalanced by the stainless pommel for comfortable single-hand fighting. The stainless arched guard pays homage to the English longbowmen who drew victory in the sites of the English King, Edward III.
The Crecy Sword comes with a leather-wrapped wooden scabbard and stainless chape.
Overall Length: 97cm
Blade Length: 81cm
Handle Length: 11cm
Weight: 1332g
Blade: 5160 High Carbon Steel
Edge: Sharp
Pommel: Peened
Scabbard: Leather, Wood, Steel
All dimensions are approximate and may vary from piece to piece.Excl. Tax: £246.00 Incl. Tax: £295.20 -
Tourney Arming Sword
Blunt Single Hand Sword for re-enactment and stage combat. Our Tourney Series Sparring and Stage Swords will set a new standard in this price point of re-enactment weaponry. Features like thru-tang handle construction, peened stainless steel pommel and guard and 2mm rounded edge thickness
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The cord wrapped leather grip has an oval cross section and slight barrel shape to keep fatigue at bay. The grip is large enough to accommodate armoured hands. A respectable fuller runs the length of both pieces to lighten and counter balance the sword overall. The blade is forged from 9260 high carbon spring steel and is tempered to around 50 Hrc. The sword is supplied with a wood core and leather wrapped scabbard. The guard features the King-Peen system. King-Peen is essentially a steel tab on the guard under the grip that is pinned through the tang of the sword. This process keeps the guard from going loose after a lengthy campaign without compromising the strength of the hilt. The pommel is pressed into place and hot peened. Combine these two processes and you get a sword that rings like a bell when struck.
Overall Length: 94cm
Blade Length: 76cm
Handle Length: 11.4cm
Weight: 1445g
Point of Balance: 7.6cm
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: £136.71 Incl. Tax: £164.05 -
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: £30.83 Incl. Tax: £37.00 -
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: £17.50 Incl. Tax: £21.00 -
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: £17.50 Incl. Tax: £21.00