Synthetic Weapons

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 

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.

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

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

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

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