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 Foam Round Shield - Blue
Training shield 48cm diameter. Made of safe materials - mostly foam and ecoleather. Designed for medieval fencing training and medieval combat.
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The shield is aesthetic and extremely durable. Adjustable straps allow a firm grip of the shield and ease at blocking. Leather strengthening around the straps clamping provides additional durability and solidity.
The shield may be used by both right- and left-handed people. The shield is designed for use with foam swords. It is not meant to be used with hard, sharp weapons, or to hit it against hard, sharp objects.
Diameter: 48cm
Weight: 760g
All dimensions are approximate and may vary from piece to piece.Excl. Tax: £54.16 Incl. Tax: £64.99 -
SPES HEMA Foam Round Shield - Red
Training shield 48cm diameter. Made of safe materials - mostly foam and ecoleather. Designed for medieval fencing training and medieval combat.
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The shield is aesthetic and extremely durable. Adjustable straps allow a firm grip of the shield and ease at blocking. Leather strengthening around the straps clamping provides additional durability and solidity.
The shield may be used by both right- and left-handed people. The shield is designed for use with foam swords. It is not meant to be used with hard, sharp weapons, or to hit it against hard, sharp objects.
Diameter: 48cm
Weight: 760g
All dimensions are approximate and may vary from piece to piece.Excl. Tax: £54.16 Incl. Tax: £64.99 -
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 -
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 -
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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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 -
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: £52.50 Incl. Tax: £63.00 -
15" Spanish Buckler - 18 gauge
This hand-forged steel buckler shield has a soft-raised boss in the centre for deflecting any blade. The face has been given a decorative acid bath and the sturdy steel handle has been covered in wood, which gives you a secure grip in just about any type of encounter.
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Diameter: 38cm
Handle Length: 10cm
Material: 18 Gauge Mild Steel
Weight: 1701g
All dimensions are approximate and may vary from piece to piece.Excl. Tax: £52.50 Incl. Tax: £63.00 -
12" Synthetic Sparring Buckler
Essentially, a Buckler is a small shield about the size of a large dinner plate. It often accompanied a swordsman as an aid in defence. The Cold Steel training replica is stoutly made and has a thick, sturdy, raised boss to protect the hand, and a rugged handle that will withstand plenty hard of use.
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Always wear eye protection and appropriate equipment when training. Not for use when training against metal weapons.
Diameter: 30.5cm
Weight: 0.98kg
Material: Polycarbonate
All dimensions are approximate and may vary from piece to piece.
Buy the Synthetic Sparring Buckler with confidence from the UK’s leading HEMA retailer.Excl. Tax: £44.17 Incl. Tax: £53.00 -
12" Swordsman Buckler - 18 Gauge
Small companion shields like this were used throughout Europe during the late Medieval and Renaissance periods. Our swordsman buckler is hand forged of steel and sports a 5” central boss along with six raised supports in a sunray pattern. The face has been given a decorative acid bath, giving the shield an added ornamental finish. A generous metal handle covered with wood gives you a sure grip in any fight that may come along.
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Diameter: 31cm
Plate thickness: 1.6mm
Border thickness: 2.5mm
Weight: 1.2 kg
All dimensions are approximate and may vary from piece to piece.
Steel thickness may vary due to the handcrafted methods used on its manufacturing. The steel is untreated and may have rust. To protect the steel you may rub it with mineral or synthetic oil.
Buy the 12” Simple Buckler with confidence from the UK’s leading HEMA buckler retailer.Excl. Tax: £45.00 Incl. Tax: £54.00