Synthetic Weapons

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)

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.

Grey blade, black cord wrap.

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

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

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

The Blackfencer Bastard sword offers something a little smaller in proportions than the normal longswords. The "hand and a half" length hilt combined with slightly shorter blade gives it a unique, yet very historical feeling in the hand. Be aware that fitting heavy HEMA gloves on this handle is a challenge, this sword is best used with minimal gloves.

Specs:

43 1/2 inch over all length

8 1/2 inch gripable handle

10 inch over all hilt length

10 inch cross width

35 1/2 inch blade length

2 1/4 inch to 1 inch tapering blade width

2 1/2 inch from cross point of balance

~1/2 inch tapering blade thickness

~2 lb 13 oz

Blackfencer's Protective Caps were originally created to cover the ends of the old longsword cross guards. Since then, the cross has become thicker (and safer), and we've found that these make exceptional sword tips! Use them on everything from rapiers to feders (steel) for drilling and sparring.

Based on a Brown Bess Musket (a historical training tool), this synthetic musket and flexible bayonet is a unique offering created by South Coast Swords and Blackfencer. The musket has sufficient weight to mimic the handling of an original, without being abusive if an accidental butt strike lands. A piece of metal (not included) can also be strapped to the rifle portion to reach the appropriate historical weight. The bayonet offers exceptional flex, and is pre-drilled with a pin to hold it in place. The bayonet may also be removed for ease of storage.

4 lbs, 7.5 oz

17 inches bayonet

57 1/2 inches musket without bayonet

72 3/4 inch overall length