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Throughout the ages, the sword has been a symbol of protection, justice and righteousness. It is the noblest of all arms and the very essence of knighthood. Ladies and gentlemen, we would like to introduce to you the mighty SIGI King, a premium product for those who seek the most realistic experience in their practice of the noble art of fencing. Apart from aesthetic looks, SIGI King – like any other SIGI product - is a practical sword. It is developed and created in a way that allows you to use it not only in training and practice but also in sparring and tournaments. Its dimensions and characteristics are similar to our Feders, but the feeling of a regularly shaped blade gives different handling. It features a safe, spatulated tip and flexes as any other SIGI Feder.
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Additional Info
| Brand | SIGI Forge |
|---|---|
| Product Use | HEMA Sparring, Stage Combat |
| Edge | Blunt |
| Specification | Total length: 135 cm Blade length: 101 cm Grip length: 26 cm Cross Guard: 30 cm Flexibility: 12.5 kg Weight: 1620 g Point of Balance (PoB): 6-7 cm Blade: Steel Edge: Blunt Pommel: Facetted Scabbard: Not Included |
Reviews
- A Federschwert. For people who don't like Federschwerts!Review by Paul
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The evolution of practical HEMA training tools has come on in leaps and bounds over the last 10 years or so. In particular, a training tool that mimics the handling characteristics of a longsword, but which is safe to spar with, has proved something of a holy grail.Price Value Quality
For years, my go-to training sword has been my trusty Albion Liechtenauer. Whilst that represented the best option for training core Liechtenauer and Fiore, still that training tool has many shortcomings in the eyes of many. Whilst beautifully light and balanced, it's edges are quite thin and there's not too much flex in the blade. The result of this is that many would not be comfortable sparring either with it, or against it.
Of course, there are many excellent sparring federschwerts out there. However, their design represents a later (16th C) evolution of the training sword, and so are arguably not 100% appropriate for training Liechtenauer and Fiore, being earlier systems.
SIGI came to the rescue with the King Feder about a year or so ago. Having used it a couple of times in club training and sparring, I can say that it is a superior training alternative to my old Albion.
Whilst there will never be a training tool that is 100% harmless, the SIGI King has been designed with safety in mind, without affecting handling, all packaged in a product that has a similar silhouette to a regular longsword. The edges are a good 3mm thick, and the blade has a spatulate tip. There is a good amount of flex in the blade, without it feeling weak in the bind. The triple-fullered blade adds to its aesthetic appeal.
Handling wise, the sword is nimble, responsive and agile. A longsword is, after all, a precision tool, and the SIGI is a great simulator.
The only downside is that the handle is a trifle long for my own personal taste. However, this is no doubt a compromise due to the fact that many purchasers will want to use chunky sparring gloves. The quillons are also a little longer than I am used to, but get used to the sword and I'm sure I will barely notice any more. These are just minor nit picky points that overall have not detracted from my enjoyment of the sword.
I still love my old Albion. However, if I was in the position where I had the choice to purchase either the Albion or the SIGI now, it would have to be the SIGI. It's better value for money, represents 10+ years' worth of evolution in training sword design and is a talented all-rounder. (Posted on 15/06/2022)
