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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12" Dordrecht Steel buckler - 14 gauge
This is a reproduction of a buckler designed with a reinforced handle. The original was found in Dordrecht. Due to the thickness of the piece, it can be used in battle.
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Diameter: 30cm
Steel Thickness: 2mm approx.
Material: Carbon steel 1060 and wood.
Total Handle Width: 27cm
Useful Handle Width: 13cm
Handle Thickness: 2.5cm
Weight: 1.60kg
All dimensions are approximate and may vary from piece to piece.
Steel thickness may vary due to the handcrafted methods used in its manufacturing. The steel is untreated and may have rust. To protect the steel you may rub it with mineral or synthetic oil.
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12" Leather Buckler
The buckler is a defensive weapon used since the 12th century and it was in use until the 18th century. It is well known that a light and resistant buckler was sought in the civilian environments, able to withstand the attack of the weapons, lighter than those used in war. The boiled leather buckler appears in many written references that talk about the piece itself (Cuir bouilli). This piece has proven to be a perfect balance between protection and lightness.
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This mode has in its centre a shield boss of steel which has 2 mm of thickness rimmed by a piece of hardened leather of 9 mm and fixed by 4 rivets; thus achieving a sturdy and extraordinary piece for both defence and attack.
The piece comes with a steel grip and is topped with rosewood with brass rivets. We can find this kind of decoration in similar pieces of that time like knives because it was a typical style among weapons of this type.
Material: Steel, leather and wood.
Diameter: 33cm
Shield Boss Diameter: 13cm
Shield Boss Thickness: 0.2cm
Grip Width: 11cm
Weight: 1.35kg
All sizes are approximate and vary from piece to piece. Leather is a natural product therefore there could be some variants in colour.
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20" Reinforced Round Rotella Shield - 16 gauge
Our Reinforced Round Rotella Shield is hand beaten from 16 gauge steel – making it both tough and durable enough for re-enactment and HEMA. You can still see the traces of the smith’s hammer marks on the surface. It features 2 adjustable leather straps and cushioning pad for the arm to soak up impact.
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Diameter: 50.5cm
Weight: 2700g
All dimensions are approximate and may vary from piece to piece.
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21" Round Shield Rotella - 16 gauge
Our Round Rotella Shield is hand beaten from 16 gauge steel – making it both tough and durable enough for re-enactment and HEMA. You can still see the traces of the smith’s hammer marks on the surface. It features 2 adjustable leather straps and cushioning pad for the arm to soak up impact.
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Diameter: 53cm
Weight: 3200g
All dimensions are approximate and may vary from piece to piece.
Buy the Round Shield Rotella Shield with confidence from the UK’s leading historical shield retailer.Excl. Tax: £96.67 Incl. Tax: £116.00