Swords

We need to get our measurements, but it moves and flexes well!

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Looking at longswords throughout history, it didn't take long for complex hilted designs to begin appearing. The addition of simple rings on the side of the sword offers significant protection for the hands of the user. If you're seeking an increased level of safety, this sword is for you. The rings are over-sized to accommodate any size of glove in a thumb-grip.

3 lbs, 2.3 oz

39 1/2 inches blade length

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

11 3/4 inches grip-able handle length

2 inches from cross point of balance

10 inches cross width

52 3/4 inches overall length

5 1/2 inches total ring width

If you could buy just one pair of swords for your club, this is the model we would recommend. Durable enough to be used for many years to come, these offer something that most training swords lack: BIND! The interlocking teeth on the edges of the blade ensure that they will stick when edge-to-edge, then slide appropriately when turned to flats. We have compared these to real sharp longswords, and the bind is strikingly similar.

Despite common concerns, there is little need to worry about the teeth increasing the risk of injury. While there is a higher chance of small scratches on uncovered skin, but we have found the Longsword Sharp Simulators to pose minimal increased risk among our students at South Coast Swords.

Blackfencer's Sidesword is one of our best sellers. Fencers love the elegance of the design and the handling, as well as the protection offered by the knuckle bow and covered ricasso. Pair with a buckler for maximum Marozzo!

2 lbs, 4.4 oz

37 1/2 inches blade length

4 inches from cross point of balance

9 3/4 inches cross width

4 inches grip-able handle length

2 1/4 inches ricasso

43 1/4 inches overall length

1 1/2 inches to 3/4 inches blade width (cross to tip)

1/2 inch average blade thickness, tapers toward tip

We still need to measure these out, but they look and feel great! The edge-shaped models are a little longer than the fuller models.

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