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The swept-hilt rapier by Blackfencer is an excellent low-cost option for those who would like to train rapier, while being tough enough to spar against other synthetics on the market. Each guard is hand-shaped just like any steel sword, with a flex and balance that closely mimics the steel alternative. This sword is PERFECT for Italian rapier.

2 lbs, 2.9 oz~

6 inches from cross (3 from ricasso) point of balance

43.75 inch blade length

3.25 inch grip-able handle

2 1/4 inch ricasso (space in guard)

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

1/2 inch blade thickness

10 inch cross width

48 1/4 inch overall length

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

Love the look and feel of the messer's blade, but want a little more protection? The Storta is the choice for you! The larger nagel combined with knucklebow means that this sword is equally at home practicing messer technique as it is practicing dussack or cutlass. Truly multi-purpose and absolutely beautiful to look at, this is a classic sword will fulfill many of your training needs.

2 lbs, 4.2 oz

2 inches from cross point of balance 

4 1/2 inches grip-able handle

2 inches to 3/4 inches blade width (cross to tip)

26 1/2 inches blade length

6 1/2 inches cross width

34 inches overall length

2 inches guard (nagel) height

2 inches to 2 1/2 inches guard to handle clearance

1/2 inches tapering blade thickness

Designed with the expert guidance of Roberto Martinez-Loyo of Elite Fencing Club, this macuahuitl trainer offers a realistic weight and balance without breaking the bank. The macuahuitl was typically a ripping and tearing weapon used for taking prisoners, and when you handle this and imagine the flint-lined edge, you'll understand why.

2 lbs, 8.2 oz

37 inches overall length

10 inches handle length

4 inches wide tip

3 inches wide base

3/4 inches thickness

Based on: Mid-16th century, items depicted in manuals of the period and surviving examples.

Overall length: 32"

Blade Length: 25.8"

Blade Width: 1.6"

Nagel Height: ~2.75"

Grip Length: 5.7"

Balance Point: 3.75"

Weight: 1.49 lbs (675g)

 A steel Dussack trainer has been a frequent request from our customers for some time.  The form of this sword is based on the dussack trainers portrayed in German fencing treatises including Meyer's 1570 "The Art of Combat", but its handling mimics that of a sharp sword.  Although period trainers were usually wood covered in leather, or whale-bone, this product permits much better sensitivity in the bind than synthetic, leather, or other training tools currently on the market.  This elegantly simple piece is not only a joy to hold in the hand but should give long and steady service in the practice of the Dussack, an iconic piece in the german fencing traditions of the late medieval period.

It has a sturdy hand forged nagel that is hot peened to the blade providing protection for the hand. The wooden scale grips are glued and set with steel pins. The knuckle bow is enlarged to provide clearance for the heavy gauntlets allowing manipulation of the sword with little hindrance from safety equipment.  The blade is flexible enough that it is safe for bouting with standard safety equipment.  We especially recommend this product as a training tool for developing a nuanced understanding of this complex weapon.  

 Here is an excellent article about the history of the Dussack on HROARR.