HEMA

Made from high-quality leather using historically accurate patterns. Perfect for re-enactment and LARP.

How to find your measurement

Measure with the tape inside your dominant hand, all around the knuckles and close your hand (see image for example).

Sizes:
6: 17cm - 19cm
7: 19cm - 21cm
8: 21cm - 23.5cm
9: 23.5cm - 26cm
10: 26cm - 28.5cm
11: 31cm

All dimensions are approximate and may vary from piece to piece

Buy the Historical Gauntlets/Gloves with confidence from the UK’s leading Medieval armour retailer.

Made from high-quality leather using historically accurate patterns. Perfect for re-enactment and LARP.

How to find your measurement

Measure with the tape inside your dominant hand, all around the knuckles and close your hand (see image for example).

Sizes:
6: 17cm - 19cm
7: 19cm - 21cm
8: 21cm - 23.5cm
9: 23.5cm - 26cm
10: 26cm - 28.5cm
11: 31cm

All dimensions are approximate and may vary from piece to piece

Buy the Historical Gauntlets/Gloves with confidence from the UK’s leading Medieval armour retailer.

These light practical gloves are designed for light practice with hand-and-a-half swords and free sparring with rapier and other light weapons. Made from high-quality leather. They are not recommended for free sparring with heavy weapons.

How to find your measurement

Measure with the tape inside your dominant hand, all around the knuckles and close your hand (see image for example).

Sizes:
6: 17cm - 19cm
7: 19cm - 21cm
8: 21cm - 23.5cm
9: 23.5cm - 26cm
10: 26cm - 28.5cm
11: 31cm

All dimensions are approximate and may vary from piece to piece

Buy the Light Sparring Gauntlets/Gloves with confidence from the UK’s leading Medieval armour retailer.

These light practical gloves are designed for light practice with hand-and-a-half swords and free sparring with rapier and other light weapons. Made from high quality leather. They are not recommended for free sparring with heavy weapons.

How to find your measurement

Measure with the tape inside your dominant hand, all around the knuckles and close your hand (see image for example).

Sizes:
6: 17cm - 19cm
7: 19cm - 21cm
8: 21cm - 23.5cm
9: 23.5cm - 26cm
10: 26cm - 28.5cm
11: 31cm

All dimensions are approximate and may vary from piece to piece

Buy the Light Sparring Gauntlets/Gloves with confidence from the UK’s leading Medieval armour retailer.

HEMA practitioners studying I.33 sword and buckler will find this small shield perfect for paired drills and practicing grappling techniques. The light weight keeps fatigue at bay during long training days. The dome is large enough to accommodate most light/medium duty sparring gloves. 

For those wishing to build their own medieval shield the domed shape and size of the buckler also lend it to use as a boss for many different shield styles.

Diameter: 16.5cm
Weight: 283g

All dimensions are approximate and may vary from piece to piece.

Buy the Small Stainless Buckler with confidence from the UK’s leading Medieval Shield retailer.

Support defensive weapon widely used in Europe for people of all categories, from the Middle Ages to the Renaissance. Its use has been recorded in various treatises of the time.

Diameter: 23cm
Plate thickness: 1.6mm
Border thickness: 2.5mm
Weight: 0.72 kg 

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 9” Simple Buckler – 16 gauge with confidence from the UK’s leading HEMA buckler retailer.

This kind of buckle was commonly used as a complement of one-handed weapons from the Middle Ages until renaissance.

Diameter: 31cm
Plate thickness: 1.6mm
Border thickness: 2.5mm

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 - 16 gauge with confidence from the UK’s leading HEMA buckler retailer.

Used from the 12th to the 18th century, the buckler achieved a deserved reputation as both a defensive and offensive arm. Indispensable in both classical rapier play and I.33 sparring, it has become an essential part of the modern swordsman's equipment.

Our 12” Fluted Buckler is crafted in 16 gauge steel and features radial embossed flutes for rigidity. The wooden grip is securely riveted to the body of the buckler.

Diameter: 31cm
Plate thickness: 2mm
Weight: 1258g

All dimensions are approximate and may vary from piece to piece.

Buy the 12” Fluted Buckler - 16 gauge with confidence from the UK’s leading HEMA buckler retailer.

Used from the 12th thru the 18th century, the buckler achieved a deserved reputation as both a defensive and offensive arm. Indispensable in both classical rapier play and I.33 sparring, it has become an essential part of the modern swordsman's equipment. Crafted in 14 gauge steel, all of our bucklers have rolled edges and come in three sizes to meet individual needs. This plain version combines complete functionality with economical pricing. The steel tube grip is securely riveted to the body of the buckler.

Diameter: 38.1cm
Weight: 2267g
Gauge: 14 Gauge

All dimensions are approximate and may vary from piece to piece.

Buy the 15” Plain Buckler - 14 gauge with confidence from the UK’s leading HEMA buckler retailer.