Synthetic Weapons

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

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)

Collaboratively designed by Blackfencer and South Coast Swords to the specifications of rapier expert Myles Cupp, we are proud to present the Fabris rapier! This sword handles better than most steel rapiers and will surprise you with its distinctive, elegant design.

2 lbs, 8.6 oz

3 inches from cross point of balance

37.5 inch blade length

4 inch grip-able handle

2 1/4 inch ricasso (space in guard)

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

1/2 inch blade thickness

10 inch cross width

43 1/4 inch overall length

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 

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

The Heavy Longsword bridges the gap between the longsword and the extra-long longsword. The difference is subtle, but may be just what you're looking for.

3 lbs, 0.7 oz

2 1/2 inches from center of cross point of balance

38 inches blade length

10 inches cross

10 inches grip-able hilt

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

1/2 inch blade starts thicker near cross and tapers appropriately toward tip

49.5 overall length

If you are looking to simulate the cutting edges and blade width of a "knightly" style dagger -- also called the "sword-hilted dagger" -- this is a great alternative to the rondel trainer.  Although both the point and the flex are slightly less friendly than the rondel, they are within range for similar knife and dagger trainers.  Padded clothing is recommended, and of course eye protection is a must.

We used Cold Steel's training bowies and other hard rubber training knives for years, and after several rounds of begging, Lynn Thompson of Cold Steel made rondels for us.

The blade offers a high level of flex near the tip while remaining strong near the hand. Most HEMA rondel techniques work great.  A few techniques that require stiffness along the whole blade will not, but that's the trade-off for having the safety of the flex.

Some people find the decorative points on the hilt to be a little scratchy (the wooden prototype had rounded points but this got simplified in the computer model for the mold).  One minute with a file will soften these a lot though.

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

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.

Perfect for those practicing La Verdadera Destreza or those who want full hand protection in their rapier. With a large pommel to offset the additional blade length (over the short cup hilt), this rapier is balanced exceptionally well, and is safe in the thrust. At about 1/3 of the price of the steel offerings out there, it's an easy choice!

2 lb, 6 oz

4 inch from cross point of balance

44 from cross blade length

12 inch cross width

3.5 inch grip-able handle

2 1/4 inch ricasso (space in guard)

49 inch over all length

1 1/4 to 1/2 in blade width taper

1/2 inch blade thickness tapering down toward tip

The Heavy Longsword bridges the gap between the longsword and the extra-long longsword. The difference is subtle, but may be just what you're looking for.

3 lbs, 0.7 oz

2 1/2 inches from center of cross point of balance

38 inches blade length

10 inches cross

10 inches grip-able hilt

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

1/2 inch blade starts thicker near cross and tapers appropriately toward tip

49.5 overall length

The "standard" buckler for HEMA. For value and durability, these cannot be beat. The boss is deep enough to fit most heavy gloves.

Contact us about club discounts on 8 or more bucklers.

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

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

When you think "messer," you should think of one name: Leckuchner. So of course, we have messers shaped just like the ones in his manuscript. A classic clipped point with straight lines, this is a good looking and feeling sword. This messer is designed specifically for left-handed fencers.

1 lb, 13.8 oz

4 inches from cross point of balance

8 1/2 inches grip-able handle

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

26 1/2 inches blade length

7 1/4 inches cross width

36 inches overall length

1 1/2 inch ring (nagel) height

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

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

This Partisan head is ready to be attached to your spear shaft of choice. At South Coast Swords, we use rattan to add further flex, but it all depends on how you'd like to use it. The sleeve is pre-drilled for you to nail the head on, and the design offers some flexibility in case of a hard thrust.

1 lb

25 1/2 inches blade length

32 3/4 inches overall length

2 inches to 3/4 inch width

1/2 inch to 1/4 inch thickness taper

5 1/4 inch wide at the parry hooks

The short spear has a high level of flexibility, yet maintains an imposing appearance. At South Coast Swords, we often mount these on rattan poles for additional flexibility and safety.

11.5 oz

19 3/4 inches blade length

25 3/4 inches overall length

2 inches to 3/4 inch blade width

1/2 inch to 1/4 inch blade thickness

This synthetic spear head is easily installed on your pole of choice. The long durable blade offers excellent flexibility when sparring.

15 oz

26 3/4 inches blade length

2 1/4 inches to 3/4 inch blade width

32 3/4 inches overall length

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