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 Stainless Steel Pommel
Our Stainless Steel Scent Stopper style pommel is cast in the UK from premium grade stainless steel ensuring a lifetime of use with the minimum of maintenance. They can be used to increase the weight of your sword to something more similar to the real thing (especially if combined with our Stainless Steel Guard). The addition of a steel pommel brings the weight and point of balance closer to the hilt making for a lighter (feeling) and faster blade.
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Designed and Manufactured in the U.K.
Buy the Red Dragon HEMA Synthetic Scent Stopper Pommel with confidence from the UK’s leading HEMA equipment retailer.
Height: 6.5cm
Diameter (widest): 5cm
Diameter (narrowest): 2.5cm
Thread Size: M8
Weight: 446g
Materials: Stainless Steel
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Red Dragon HEMA Stainless Steel Longsword Guard
Our Red Dragon HEMA Stainless Steel Longsword Guard is produced in an attractive matt finish and designed to be used with any of the Red Dragon HEMA synthetic blades in our range.
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This guard dramatically improves the handling of the Red Dragon HEMA synthetic swords.
It increases the weight of Red Dragon HEMA Synthetic Sparring Longsword to 1112g and gives it a POB of 4".
Designed and Manufactured in the U.K.
Buy the Red Dragon HEMA Stainless Steel Longsword Guard with confidence from the UK’s leading HEMA equipment retailer.
Height: 2.7cm
Width: 24cm
Depth: 2.8cm
Weight: 342g
Materials: TPE
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The Longsword of Johannes Liechtenauer Part I - DVD
This is a multi-region DVD (Region 0) and is playable on DVD players from any region.
Learn the ancient and noble art of fighting with the long- or "hand-and-a-half" sword according to the teachings of the medieval fencing master Johannes Liechtenauer! Reconstructed from 14th - 16th c manuscripts and illuminations, the highly effective fighting techniques and principles of this elegant and deadly martial art are now available for everyone. A valuable treasure trove for everyone interested in historical swordsmanship, by respected martial artists Hans Heim and Alex Kiermayer.
Buy The Longsword of Johannes Liechtenauer I – DVD with confidence from the UK’s leading HEMA DVD retailer.
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The Messer of Johannes Lecküchner Part I - DVD
This is a multi-region DVD (Region 0) and is playable on DVD players from any region.
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Johannes Lecküchner was a priest living in Franconia during the 15th century. His surviving books contain a wealth of information on the German fencing style of this era. His system, although based on the Liechtenauer tradition, his system is a veritable treasure of martial instruction, ranging from bladework to disarms and wrestling techniques.
Contents:
-Historical background
-Terminology and theory
-General basics like footwork, basic strikes, guards
-The six "master-strikes" for the messer
-Intermediate to advanced techniques
-Grappling with the messer
-Disarms
-Solo drills and exercises
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Bartitsu - Historical Self Defence with a Walking Stick - DVD
This is a multi-region DVD (Region 0) and is playable on DVD players from any region.
Historical Self-Defence with a Walking Stick according to Pierre Vigny
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Edward Barton-Wright was one of the first Europeans to learn Ju-Jitsu in Japan. Back in London, he founded a club where he taught the upper class in self-defence. He combined the most effective martial arts of his time: Canne Vigny, boxing, Savate and Ju-Jitsu. In doing so, he pioneered Mixed Martial Arts (MMA). His art of self-defence was named Bartitsu.
The teacher for stick fighting in the Bartitsu Club was Pierre Vigny. He adapted the techniques of classical French stick fighting ("La Canne") for self-defence.Excl. Tax: £24.92 Incl. Tax: £29.90 -
Red Dragon HEMA Synthetic Sparring Falchion
Our Red Dragon HEMA Synthetic Sparring Falchion is designed for the rigours of the HEMA salle and is practically unbreakable. Its combination of durability and value for money make it a popular choice for HEMA schools around the globe. It comes in modular form with many options for customisation and is perfect for beginners.
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Our synthetic swords are also great for film and theatrical use, being cheaper and requiring a lot less maintenance than their steel or aluminium counterparts.
Total Length: 95cm
Blade Length: 76cm
Guard Length: 20cm
Grip Length: 11.5cm
Pommel Length: 6.5cm
Hilt Length: 19cm
Weight: 622g
POB: 14cm
Material: Plastic, Steel, Brass
All dimensions are approximate and may vary from piece to piece.Excl. Tax: £39.17 Incl. Tax: £47.00 -
Red Dragon HEMA Synthetic Messer Blade - White
Our Red Dragon HEMA Synthetic Messer Blades are manufactured from our own special blend of plastic to provide strong and flexible sparring blade. The blade/tang joint (traditionally a weak point) is reinforced by a high tensile steel rod running along the full length of the handle. This also removes any flex in the handle traditionally associated with plastic training swords. The edges are left smooth to prevent friction burns but can be roughened with sandpaper for a better bind.
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Buy the Red Dragon HEMA Synthetic Messer Blade with confidence from the UK’s leading HEMA equipment retailer.
Length: 90.5cm
Width (Hilt): 5.5cm
Width (Tip): 1.5m
Depth: 1.6cm
Weight: 466g
Materials: Plastic, Steel
All dimensions are approximate and may vary from piece to piece.Excl. Tax: £32.08 Incl. Tax: £38.50 -
Red Dragon HEMA Synthetic Messer Blade - Silver
Our Red Dragon HEMA Synthetic Messer Blades are manufactured from our own special blend of plastic to provide strong and flexible sparring blade. The blade/tang joint (traditionally a weak point) is reinforced by a high tensile steel rod running along the full length of the handle. This also removes any flex in the handle traditionally associated with plastic training swords. The edges are left smooth to prevent friction burns but can be roughened with sandpaper for a better bind.
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Buy the Red Dragon HEMA Synthetic Messer Blade with confidence from the UK’s leading HEMA equipment retailer.
Length: 90.5cm
Width (Hilt): 5.5cm
Width (Tip): 1.5m
Depth: 1.6cm
Weight: 466g
Materials: Plastic, Steel
All dimensions are approximate and may vary from piece to piece.Excl. Tax: £32.08 Incl. Tax: £38.50 -
Red Dragon HEMA Synthetic Messer Blade - Black
Our Red Dragon HEMA Synthetic Messer Blades are manufactured from our own special blend of plastic to provide strong and flexible sparring blade. The blade/tang joint (traditionally a weak point) is reinforced by a high tensile steel rod running along the full length of the handle. This also removes any flex in the handle traditionally associated with plastic training swords. The edges are left smooth to prevent friction burns but can be roughened with sandpaper for a better bind.
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Buy the Red Dragon HEMA Synthetic Messer Blade with confidence from the UK’s leading HEMA equipment retailer.
Length: 90.5cm
Width (Hilt): 5.5cm
Width (Tip): 1.5m
Depth: 1.6cm
Weight: 466g
Materials: Plastic, Steel
All dimensions are approximate and may vary from piece to piece.Excl. Tax: £32.08 Incl. Tax: £38.50 -
Red Dragon HEMA Synthetic Single Hand Blade - White
Our Red Dragon HEMA Synthetic Single Hand Blades are manufactured from our own special blend of plastic to provide strong and flexible sparring blade. They are designed to flex along the last 1/3 of their length towards the tip allowing for much safer thrusting than with conventional wooden wasters or shinai. The blade/tang joint (traditionally a weak point) is reinforced by a high tensile steel rod running along the full length of the handle. This also removes any flex in the handle traditionally associated with plastic training swords. The edges are left smooth to prevent friction burns but can be roughened with sandpaper for a better bind.
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Designed and Manufactured in the U.K.
Buy the Red Dragon HEMA Synthetic Single Hand Blade with confidence from the UK’s leading HEMA equipment retailer.
Height: 102cm
Width (Hilt): 5.5cm
Width (Tip): 2.1cm
Depth: 1.7cm
Weight: 525g
Materials: Plastic, Steel
*All sizes & weights are approximate.Excl. Tax: £30.83 Incl. Tax: £37.00