Swords

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)

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 

There isn't a more classic shape in our catalog than the Blackfencer Longsword. It's our second best-selling sword (after the Standard Federschwert), and for good reason. The swelled grip, pinned-through guard, and Blackfencer's specially selected nylon make this the best synthetic longsword you can buy!

2 lbs, 15.2 oz

2 1/2 inches point of balance

37 1/2 inches blade length

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

10 inches grip-able handle

10 inches cross width

49 inches overall length

5/8 inches to 3/8 inches blade thickness

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

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

THE BIG ONE. This synthetic montante is the single largest item that we sell at South Coast Swords. The sword moves through the air with ease and is assembled with maximum durability in mind. Its mass makes it a great training tool for any fencer. Note that its size may increase shipping prices.

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.

If you're a big fencer who wants a big sword, this is the one for you. The Longsword XL is appropriately scaled in the handle and blade to provide superior balance and flow. This sword may also substitute as a montante for smaller fighters.

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! This sidesword is specifically designed for left-handed fighters.

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 inch blade width (cross to tip)

1/2 inch average blade thickness, tapers toward tip

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

Based on Original: Circa 1500 German, provenance unknown, pictured in Arms and Armour, Blackmore, p.32

Overall Length: 47.75"

Blade Length: 37"

Blade Width: 2.12"

Guard Width: 10.75"

Grip Length: 8"

Balance Point: 3"

Weight: 4.6 lbs

This 16th century sword is almost large enough to be classified as a two-hander. The beautifully designed pommel and guard balance the long blade very well. The roped guard has a ring on each side for additional hand protection. This was needed as the intricate binding moves of the German school of fence for these types of swords could endanger the hands. The stitched black leather grip is molded to the hardwood base with bees wax and heat as was done in the middle ages.