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 HEMA Groin Protector
Our Red Dragon HEMA Groin Protector is designed to protect the groin when sparring. It comes in “HEMA Black” and can be worn over your trousers. It features an elasticated waistband and straps and a hard impact plastic cup. The cup can be removed for washing. Available in a choice of 3 sizes.
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Buy the Red Dragon HEMA Groin Protector with confidence from the UK’s leading HEMA protection retailer.Excl. Tax: £8.33 Incl. Tax: £10.00 -
Red Dragon HEMA Gorget (Throat Protector)
The Red Dragon Throat Protector is designed to protect the throat when sparring. It is worn beneath the mask and features a hard impact plastic insert to protect the throat and a layer of stiff impact foam to protect the clavicle (collar bone). It is constructed from stitched nylon and features an elasticated Velcro attachment at the back of the neck. One size fits all.
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Our Red Dragon Throat Protector has a CE mark and conforms to health, safety, and environmental protection standards for products sold within the European Economic Area (EEA).
Buy the Red Dragon HEMA Gorget with confidence from the UK’s leading HEMA protection retailer.Excl. Tax: £16.67 Incl. Tax: £20.00 -
Red Dragon HEMA Knee Guards
Our Red Dragon Knee Guards offer great protection from knee strikes. The knee is protected by a rigid plastic plate to disperse the force of the blow, whilst the generous layer of foam padding beneath absorbs the force. The sides of the knee are further protected by integrated plastic plates with foam padding.
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The guards are held firmly in place with an elasticated Velcro strap around the back of the knee and can be tied to fencing breeches where possible. Best when used in conjunction with our Red Dragon Shin Guards. One size only.Excl. Tax: £12.50 Incl. Tax: £15.00 -
Red Dragon HEMA Shin Guards
Our Red Dragon Shin Guards offer great protection from strikes below the knee. The shin is protected by a rigid plastic plate to disperse the force of the blow, whilst the generous layer of foam padding beneath absorbs the force. The calf and ankle are further protected by integrated plastic plates with foam padding. The guards are held firmly in place with 2 elasticated Velcro straps around the back of the calf and secured around the ankle with a nylon webbed strap.
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Lightweight and durable, a winning combination for HEMA practitioners everywhere! Best when used in conjunction with our Red Dragon Knee Guards. One size only.
Length: 32.5cm
Weight: 300g
All dimensions are approximate and may vary from piece to piece.Excl. Tax: £16.67 Incl. Tax: £20.00 -
Red Dragon Swordsman’s Gloves
Our Red Dragon Swordsman’s Gloves are designed to protect against the blisters, scrapes and abrasions that are associated with drilling with a sword. These unpadded leather gloves offer both comfort and control and are available in 4 sizes.
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They are not only great for HEMA, but are perfect for completing your Medieval or Renaissance outfit.
Measurements are taken from wrist to top of middle finger.
Small: 16-17cm
Medium: 18-19cm
Large: 20-21cm
X Large: 22-23cm
All dimensions are approximate and may vary from piece to piece.Excl. Tax: £15.00 Incl. Tax: £18.00 -
Red Dragon HEMA Synthetic Basket Hilt Guard - Glow
Our Red Dragon HEMA Synthetic Basket Hilt Guard was developed in conjunction with Martin Austwick of the English Martial Arts Academy and are great for practicing techniques from George Silver and Highland Broadsword fighting manuals. They are large enough to accommodate padded gloves if required, to add an extra margin of safety.
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The guards have been developed to fit the any of the synthetic blades in the Red Dragon HEMA range. The purpose-blended performance plastic used in these guards makes them virtually indestructible in normal use. Designed and Manufactured in the U.K.
Can be paired with a Red Dragon HEMA Synthetic Messer Blade to create a cutlass. Ideally paired with our Basket Hilt Pommel.
Buy the Red Dragon HEMA Synthetic Basket Hilt Guard with confidence from the UK’s leading HEMA equipment retailer.
Height: 14.5cm
Width: 14.1cm
Depth: 12cm
Weight: 118g
Materials: TPE
*All sizes & weights are approximate.Excl. Tax: £14.17 Incl. Tax: £17.00 -
Red Dragon HEMA Synthetic Basket Hilt Guard - Black
Our Red Dragon HEMA Synthetic Basket Hilt Guard was developed in conjunction with Martin Austwick of the English Martial Arts Academy and are great for practicing techniques from George Silver and Highland Broadsword fighting manuals. They are large enough to accommodate padded gloves if required, to add an extra margin of safety.
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The guards have been developed to fit the any of the synthetic blades in the Red Dragon HEMA range. The purpose-blended performance plastic used in these guards makes them virtually indestructible in normal use. Designed and Manufactured in the U.K.
Can be paired with a Red Dragon HEMA Synthetic Messer Blade to create a cutlass. Ideally paired with our Basket Hilt Pommel.
Buy the Red Dragon HEMA Synthetic Basket Hilt Guard with confidence from the UK’s leading HEMA equipment retailer.
Height: 14.5cm
Width: 14.1cm
Depth: 12cm
Weight: 118g
Materials: TPE
*All sizes & weights are approximate.Excl. Tax: £13.75 Incl. Tax: £16.50 -
Red Dragon HEMA Synthetic Messer Guard - Glow
A lot of time and effort went into the design of these guards. A balance between safety, durability and aesthetics is hard to achieve. They are based on an original 15th century historical design. The balls on the end of the quillons allow for a much safer guard with little risk of impalement.
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They are manufactured from a very tough plastic which provides a good balance between impact and flexural strength. However, they are plastic and not steel and will break under less pressure than their metal counterparts. If you desire a stronger/heavier guard, we recommend that you purchase a Red Dragon HEMA Stainless Steel Longsword Guard. Designed and Manufactured in the U.K.
Buy the Red Dragon HEMA Synthetic Messer Guard with confidence from the UK’s leading HEMA equipment retailer.
Height: 2.7cm
Width: 16cm
Depth: 9.7cm
Weight: 46g
Materials: TPE
*All sizes & weights are approximate.Excl. Tax: £5.00 Incl. Tax: £6.00 -
Red Dragon HEMA Synthetic Messer Guard - Black
A lot of time and effort went into the design of these guards. A balance between safety, durability and aesthetics is hard to achieve. They are based on an original 15th century historical design. The balls on the end of the quillons allow for a much safer guard with little risk of impalement.
Learn More
They are manufactured from a very tough plastic which provides a good balance between impact and flexural strength. However, they are plastic and not steel and will break under less pressure than their metal counterparts. If you desire a stronger/heavier guard, we recommend that you purchase a Red Dragon HEMA Stainless Steel Longsword Guard. Designed and Manufactured in the U.K.
Buy the Red Dragon HEMA Synthetic Messer Guard with confidence from the UK’s leading HEMA equipment retailer.
Height: 2.7cm
Width: 16cm
Depth: 9.7cm
Weight: 46g
Materials: TPE
*All sizes & weights are approximate.Excl. Tax: £4.58 Incl. Tax: £5.50 -
Red Dragon HEMA Synthetic Messer Guard - Blue
A lot of time and effort went into the design of these guards. A balance between safety, durability and aesthetics is hard to achieve. They are based on an original 15th century historical design. The balls on the end of the quillons allow for a much safer guard with little risk of impalement.
Learn More
They are manufactured from a very tough plastic which provides a good balance between impact and flexural strength. However, they are plastic and not steel and will break under less pressure than their metal counterparts. If you desire a stronger/heavier guard, we recommend that you purchase a Red Dragon HEMA Stainless Steel Longsword Guard. Designed and Manufactured in the U.K.
Buy the Red Dragon HEMA Synthetic Messer Guard with confidence from the UK’s leading HEMA equipment retailer.
Height: 2.7cm
Width: 16cm
Depth: 9.7cm
Weight: 46g
Materials: TPE
*All sizes & weights are approximate.Excl. Tax: £4.58 Incl. Tax: £5.50