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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Big SPES HEMA Foam Heater Shield - Blue
A heater shield 50 cm wide and 65 cm long. Made of safe materials – mostly foam and leatherette. Designed for historical fencing training and medieval combat.
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Made of foam, it allows for safe medieval fencing practice and training. The buckler is extremely durable. Leather strengthening around the strap clamping provides additional durability and strength.
The buckler is not meant to be used with hard, sharp weapons or be hit against hard, sharp objects.
Width: 50cm
Length: 65cm
Weight: 1070g
All dimensions are approximate and may vary from piece to piece.Excl. Tax: £53.79 Incl. Tax: £64.55 -
Big SPES HEMA Foam Heater Shield - Red
A heater shield 50 cm wide and 65 cm long. Made of safe materials – mostly foam and leatherette. Designed for historical fencing training and medieval combat.
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Made of foam, it allows for safe medieval fencing practice and training. The buckler is extremely durable. Leather strengthening around the strap clamping provides additional durability and strength.
The buckler is not meant to be used with hard, sharp weapons or be hit against hard, sharp objects.
Width: 50cm
Length: 65cm
Weight: 1070g
All dimensions are approximate and may vary from piece to piece.Excl. Tax: £53.79 Incl. Tax: £64.55 -
Small SPES HEMA Foam Heater Shield - Blue
A heater shield 41cm wide and 50cm long. Made of safe materials – mostly foam and leatherette. Designed for historical fencing training and medieval combat.
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Made of foam, it allows for safe medieval fencing practice and training. The buckler is extremely durable. Leather strengthening around the strap clamping provides additional durability and strength.
The buckler is not meant to be used with hard, sharp weapons or be hit against hard, sharp objects.
Width: 41cm
Length: 50cm
Weight: 725g
All dimensions are approximate and may vary from piece to piece.Excl. Tax: £46.66 Incl. Tax: £55.99 -
Small SPES HEMA Foam Heater Shield - Red
A heater shield 41 cm wide and 50 cm long. Made of safe materials – mostly foam and leatherette. Designed for historical fencing training and medieval combat.
Made of foam, it allows for safe medieval fencing practice and training. The buckler is extremely durable. Leather strengthening around the strap clamping provides additional durability and strength.
The buckler is not meant to be used with hard, sharp weapons or be hit against hard, sharp objects.
Width: 41cm
Length: 50cm
Weight: 725gAll dimensions are approximate and may vary from piece to piece.
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23" Domed Steel Buckler Shield
The small steel domed shield remained popular from the 13th to the 17th century. Many soldiers preferred this to the full-size shield to be able to move more quickly.
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Made by Windlass Steelcrafts of 18 gauge steel with leather grips.
Diameter: 59cm
Weight: 2721g
All dimensions are approximate and may vary from piece to piece.Excl. Tax: £60.00 Incl. Tax: £72.00 -
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.
Buy the Round Shield Rotella Shield with confidence from the UK’s leading historical shield retailer.Excl. Tax: £96.67 Incl. Tax: £116.00 -
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.
Buy the Reinforced Round Rotella Shield with confidence from the UK’s leading historical shield retailer.Excl. Tax: £86.67 Incl. Tax: £104.00 -
HEMA Foam Buckler - Blue
The raised boss protects the hand well and gives the buckler a distinctive look. A red or blue stripe on the edge of the buckler gives a chance to distinguish the opponents during the tournaments.
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Weight: 580g
Diameter: 31cm
All dimensions are approximate and may vary from piece to piece.Excl. Tax: £41.67 Incl. Tax: £50.00 -
HEMA Foam Buckler - Red
The raised boss protects the hand well and gives the buckler a distinctive look. A red or blue stripe on the edge of the buckler gives a chance to distinguish the opponents during the tournaments.
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Weight: 580g
Diameter: 31cm
All dimensions are approximate and may vary from piece to piece.Excl. Tax: £41.67 Incl. Tax: £50.00 -
SPES HEMA Foam Buckler - Blue
Training buckler 33cm diameter. Made of safe materials - mostly foam and ecoleather. Designed for medieval fencing training and medieval combat.
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Made of foam, it allows safe medieval fencing practice and training. The buckler is extremely durable. Leather strengthening around the strap clamping provides additional durability and solidity.
The buckler is not meant to be used with hard, sharp weapons or be hit against hard, sharp objects.
Diameter: 33cm
Weight: 415g
All dimensions are approximate and may vary from piece to piece.Excl. Tax: £38.00 Incl. Tax: £45.60