Feder, Fechtfeder swords

The Fechtfeder sword has a thin blunt and flexible blade with a wide (parry hook, blade catcher, ricasso is not the exact term) at the cross-guard. It has slightly lower weight and the centre of gravity (POB) slightly closer to the parry that the common long swords of the 15th century. This special construction has the effect of an easier sword handling. The spatulated safety blade tip can be covered with a leather sleeve for a higher safety.

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A Symbol of Prestige and Power: What We (Don't) Know About the History of the European Swords
A Symbol of Prestige and Power: What We (Don't) Know About the History of the European Swords
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The sword. Simply hearing the word evokes images of clashing steel, blood-soaked battles, and legendary heroes.  Much like the warriors who wielded them, swords have left an indelible mark on European history, standing as timeless symbols of…

Feder, Fechtfeder swords

Fechtfedern are shown as training weapons for the first time in in the Codex of Danzig, a fighting manual of 1452. Production of Fechtfedern has been revived in the 21st century for use as sparring weapons and for competition in the context of the Historical European martial arts (HEMA) revival.