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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Kingston Arms Federschwert
Based on a period original fencing sword now located in Switzerland, the Kingston Arms Federschwert is a well updated version of the feder originally offered by Hanwei in 2010. This sword now features a much more robust blade from tang to tip as well as a tougher cord wrapped grip.
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In our testing, it holds up well to paired drilling as well as more spirited free play sessions. Re-developed in conjunction with several HEMA groups around the US this updated Federschwert provides an affordable and reliable training sword for longsword fencing practice.
Overall: 129.54cm
Blade Length: 96.52cm
Handle Length: 31.75cm
Weight: 1672g
Point of Balance: 9cm
Thickness at Guard: 8mm
Thickness at Tip: 2.5mm
Blade Steel: 5160
Handle Material: Cord
Scabbard: None
All dimensions are approximate and may vary from piece to piece.Excl. Tax: £162.50 Incl. Tax: £195.00 -
HEMA Padded Training Rapier
Padded rapier made by Go Now. Blade made of soft foam to give you full safety during training. Outer fabric guarantees the long life of the product and high resistance to any damage to the blade.
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Designed for thrusting practice, or for light training in pairs. Plastic hilt is covered with rubber for a stronger and more stable grip. Additional protection against hand injuries is given by the plastic guard.
Weight: 708g
Length: 97cm
Blade Length: 80cm
Grip Length: 12cm
Crossguard: 22cm
All dimensions are approximate and may vary from piece to piece.Excl. Tax: £50.83 Incl. Tax: £61.00 -
Red Dragon HEMA Synthetic Sparring Langes Messer
Our Red Dragon HEMA Synthetic Sparring Langes Messer 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.
Blade Length: 76cm
Guard Width: 15cm
Handle Grip Length: 12cm
Pommel Length: 12.5cm
Hilt Length: 1 25cm
Total Length: 102cm
Total Weight: 0.766 kg
Point Of Balance: 12.5cm
Material: Plastic
Scabbard: None
All dimensions are approximate and may vary from piece to pieceExcl. Tax: £44.17 Incl. Tax: £53.00 -
Red Dragon HEMA Synthetic Sparring Messer
Our Red Dragon HEMA Synthetic Sparring Messer 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.
Blade Length: 76cm
Guard Length: 16cm
Grip Length: 11.5cm
Pommel Length: 6cm
Hilt Length: 19cm
Total Length: 95cm
Total Weight: 604g
POB: 15cm
Material: Plastic, Steel, Brass
Scabbard: None
All dimensions are approximate and may vary from piece to piece.Excl. Tax: £44.17 Incl. Tax: £53.00 -
Red Dragon Combat - Longsword (3mm Edge)
These latest additions to the Red Dragon Combat Range feature 3mm re-enactment safe edges and rounded tips. The blades are formed from tempered high-carbon steel and fullered to ensure they are swift in the hand. Indeed a lot of time and effort has gone into make these blades as agile as possible whilst retaining a re-enactment safe edge.
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The steel hilt fittings neatly sandwich the leather wrapped wooden grip and are held in place by a traditional peened tang. The leather wrapped wooden scabbard features a protective rain guard and metal chape. If you are part of a re-enactment group we recommend consulting your safety officer for guidance before purchase.
Overall Length: 109cm
Blade Length: 86cm
Blade Width: 4.3cm
Blade Thickness: 4.5mm
Guard Width: 20.5cm
Grip Length: 17cm
Point of Balance: 11cm
Weight: 1.25kg
Material: High Carbon Steel Blade, Leather Grip
Edge: Blunt 3mm edge
Scabbard: Wood, leather, steel
All dimensions are approximate and may vary from piece to piece.Regular Price: £135.00
Special Price Excl. Tax: £90.00 Incl. Tax: £108.00
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Red Dragon Combat - Viking Sword (3mm Edge)
These latest additions to the Red Dragon Combat Range feature 3mm re-enactment safe edges and rounded tips. The blades are formed from tempered high-carbon steel and fullered to ensure they are swift in the hand. Indeed a lot of time and effort has gone into make these blades as agile as possible whilst retaining a re-enactment safe edge.
The steel hilt fittings neatly sandwich the leather wrapped wooden grip and are held in place by a traditional peened tang. The leather wrapped wooden scabbard features a protective rain guard and metal chape. If you are part of a re-enactment group we recommend consulting your safety officer for guidance before purchase.
Overall Length: 86.5cm
Blade Length: 71.5cm
Blade Width: 4.5cm
Blade Thickness: 5.5mm
Guard Width: 11cm
Point of Balance: 11cm
Weight: 0.87kg
Material: High Carbon Steel Blade, Leather Grip
Edge: 3mm Blunt
Scabbard: Wood, leather, steel
All dimensions are approximate and may vary from piece to piece. Learn MoreRegular Price: £125.00
Special Price Excl. Tax: £83.33 Incl. Tax: £100.00
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Red Dragon Combat - Hand and a Half Sword (3mm Edge)
These latest additions to the Red Dragon Combat Range feature 3mm re-enactment safe edges and rounded tips. The blades are formed from tempered high-carbon steel and fullered to ensure they are swift in the hand. Indeed a lot of time and effort has gone into make these blades as agile as possible whilst retaining a re-enactment safe edge.
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The steel hilt fittings neatly sandwich the leather wrapped wooden grip and are held in place by a traditional peened tang. The leather wrapped wooden scabbard features a protective rain guard and metal chape. If you are part of a re-enactment group we recommend consulting your safety officer for guidance before purchase.
Overall Length: 97.5cm
Blade Length: 75.5cm
Blade Width: 4.3cm
Grip Length: 16cm
Blade Thickness: 4.5mm
Guard Width: 18.5cm
Point of Balance: 11cm
Weight: 1.05kg
Material: High Carbon Steel Blade, Leather Grip
Edge: Blunt 3mm edge
Scabbard: Wood, leather, steel
All dimensions are approximate and may vary from piece to piece.Regular Price: £125.00
Special Price Excl. Tax: £83.33 Incl. Tax: £100.00
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Red Dragon HEMA Synthetic Sparring Arming Sword
Arming swords, when combined with bucklers, are popular choice of weapon for HEMA. They are the basis for famous treatises such as the Walpurgis Fechtbuch, the earliest known surviving European fechtbuch (fighting manual).
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Our Red Dragon HEMA Synthetic Sparring Arming Sword 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.
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: 106.5cm
Blade Length: 86.5cm
Guard Length: 20cm
Grip Length: 11.5cm
Pommel Length: 6.5cm
Hilt Length: 19cm
Weight: 682g
POB: 16.5cm
Material: Plastic, Steel, Brass
All dimensions are approximate and may vary from piece to piece.Excl. Tax: £44.17 Incl. Tax: £53.00 -
Red Dragon HEMA Synthetic Sparring Bastard Sword
By replacing the standard wheel pommel of the Red Dragon HEMA Synthetic Sparring Arming Sword with an extended pommel, we create the Red Dragon HEMA Synthetic Sparring Bastard Sword. This sword is very popular with younger students where it can be used as a longsword or arming sword trainer depending on their requirements.
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Our Red Dragon HEMA Synthetic Sparring Arming Sword 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.
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: 113cm
Blade Length: 86.5cm
Guard Length: 20cm
Grip Length: 11.5cm
Pommel Length: 13cm
Hilt Length: 27cm
Weight: 690g
POB: 14cm
Material: Plastic, Steel, Brass
All dimensions are approximate and may vary form piece to pieceExcl. Tax: £44.17 Incl. Tax: £53.00 -
Red Dragon HEMA Synthetic Sparring Longsword
Longwords are undoubtedly the most popular weapon on the HEMA scene. They are the basis for several treatises from masters such as Fiore, Lichtenauer and Talhoffer spanning more than 200 years.
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Our Red Dragon HEMA Synthetic Sparring Longsword 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.
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: 124cm
Blade Length: 96.5cm
Guard Length: 24cm
Grip Length: 19.5cm
Pommel Length: 6.5cm
Hilt Length: 27cm
Weight: 768g
POB: 15.24cm
Material: Plastic, Steel, Brass
All dimensions are approximate and may vary from piece to piece.Excl. Tax: £44.17 Incl. Tax: £53.00