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Enjoy saber, but want more protection for your hand? The Three Bar Hilt Sabre is the one for you! The additional width provided by the extra bars provides more safety for your hand than a simple D guard, while still affording the space and maneuverability you've come to expect from a sparring saber.

2 lb, 2 oz

3 1/2 inches from cross point of balance

33 1/4 inch blade length 

1 1/2 inch to 1 1/8 inch blade width (cross to tip)

5 inch grip-able handle length

2 1/2 to 2 inches space between handle and guard

With a classic gym sword guard, this saber offers exceptional hand protection with little added weight. Fighters enjoy the straighter blade (compared to the 1796) as well as the simple, strong guard. 

2 lb, 1.8 oz 

4 inches from guard point of balance

33 inch blade length

1 1/3 to 1 3/4 blade width (cross to tip)

4 3/4 handle length

2 1/2 inch to 2 1/4 inch handle to guard space

1/2 inch blade thickness

~39 inch overall length 

The classic arming sword, seen in every medieval movie ever made. Blackfencer's arming sword features a wheel pommel, swelled grip, and sparring safe blade. You'll be pleased with the sword's balance and weight. Be aware that the handle is not over-sized, so fitting a large glove on it can be tricky.

1lb 14.4 oz

38 inch over all length

31.5 inch blade length

4.25 handle length (excluding pommel)

7.5 inch cross width

2 inch width at cross, just under 1 inch at tip

1/2 inch blade thickness, tapering

3 inches from cross center of balance

So you like fighting with swords, but you're worried about losing fingers? The Scotts (and others around the world) came to the same conclusion. Put a basket on it! 

Blackfencer's take on this classic sword is wonderfully balanced, zinc coated for rust resistance, and durable enough for years of sparring to come.

2 lb, 12.1 oz

2.5 inches from guard point of balance

33 inch blade length

2 inches to 1 inch blade width (cross to tip)

4 3/4 inches handle length

2 inches basket clearance (internally)

6 inches outer basket width

38 3/4 inches overall length

1/2 inch blade thickness tapering

With a rawhide edge and linen faces, this buckler will provide you the protection and feedback that you crave. The boss fits a light glove, and the faceted nails give you that truly authentic feel. Pair it with a steel arming sword to complete the package.

3 lb, 2 oz

14 inches diameter

2 1/2 inches boss depth

5 inches boss width

Rawhide rim with linen covered wood core

Messer is fun. Messer with sharp sims is even more fun! The notches along the blade engage when paired with another sharp sim sword, and re-create the feeling of binding with sharp blades with a high level of accuracy. Many students at South Coast Swords pick these immediately when it's time for messer class.

1 lb, 13.5 oz

4 inch point of balance from center of cross

27 1/4 inch blade length

7 inch cross width

2 inch to 1 inch blade width taper

1/2 inch blade thickness

8 1/2 inch grip-able handle

36 3/4 inches overall length

In Blackfencer's Falkner-style messer, the straight false edge and clipped long edge tip come together in a fun and distinctive blade shape. The sword maintains the balance and feeling of standard messers, making the selection of this weapon one of personal preference.

1 lb, 15.3 oz

4 inches from cross point of balance

7 1/4 inch cross width

8 1/4 inch grip-able handle

27 3/4 inch blade length

2 1/4 inch blade 1/2 inches (cross to tip)

37 1/2 inches overall length

1/2 inch thickness (approximate)

1 1/2 inch ring (nagel) height

In Blackfencer's Falkner-style messer, the straight false edge and clipped long edge tip come together in a fun and distinctive blade shape. The sword maintains the balance and feeling of standard messers, making the selection of this weapon one of personal preference. This messer is designed specifically for left-handed fighters.

1 lb 15.3 oz

4 inches from cross point of balance

7 1/4 inch cross width

8 1/4 inch grip-able handle

27 3/4 inch blade length

2 1/4 inches blade to 1/2 inches (cross to tip)

37 1/2 inch over all length

approx 1/2 inch thickness

1 1/2 inch ring (nagel) height

Our #1 selling sword! This classic training shape and design of the Blackfencer Federschwert has been around for centuries. The synthetic blade has the same balance, flex, and weight as a thin steel blade. It is also highly durable, with almost no reported failures.

2 lbs, 13.6 oz

2.5 inches from cross point of balance

37 1/2 inches blade length

1 1/4 inches to 1 inch (cross to tip)

10 inches cross

10 inches grip-able handle

49 overall length

1/2 inch average blade thickness (tapering from thicker at the strong to thinner at the weak)