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Master Fiore's Training Longsword with Spatulated Tip for HEMA Fencing
Are you looking for a reliable partner for your historical fencing training? This training longsword is the ideal choice for safe technique practice and free sparring. At first glance, you will be captivated by the elegant black grip wrapped in genuine leather and the massive faceted pommel, which gives the weapon excellent balance. Its greatest advantage, however, is the specially shaped spatulated safety tip, which, in combination with optimal blade flexibility, demonstrably protects your opponent from injury during a strong thrust. Get ready for hours of intensive training with a perfectly balanced weapon that will help you perfect your fencing skills and guide you safely through even the most demanding HEMA tournaments. Further product information ...
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Master Fiore's Training Longsword with Spatulated Tip for HEMA Fencing
Features and Safe Use of the Training Sword
This weapon is designed from the ground up for full-contact Historical European Martial Arts (HEMA). The blade, featuring a prominent fuller, is forged from extremely durable spring steel, which is expertly heat-treated to a hardness of 49-53 HRC. This material guarantees excellent resistance to edge damage. For maximum safety during thrusting techniques, the blade has a flex rating of approximately 12 kg (26.5 lbs) and is finished with a spatulated tip. This thickening and widening of the point effectively distributes the force of the impact over a larger area, drastically reducing the risk of penetrating fencing gear.
The crossguard is also heat-treated to provide extra toughness and resistance against deformation during strong parries. The 23 cm (9.1 inches) long grip is carefully wrapped in genuine leather, ensuring a firm and comfortable hold even with massive fencing gloves. The entire construction is highly robust, with the blade's tang securely peened over the massive faceted pommel, which serves as a perfect counterweight to the long blade.
Historical Context of Training Swords
While the famous federschwerts dominated the German fencing school, this sword, with its profile and fullered blade, is more reminiscent of the real sharp swords of the 14th and 15th centuries used in the Italian fencing school (whose famous representative was Fiore dei Liberi). The training weapons of that time had to accurately simulate the weight and balance of a real sword so that the muscle memory acquired during training would also work on the battlefield. Today, thanks to modern metallurgy and safety innovations like the spatulated tip, we can study these ancient techniques with much more dedication and safety.
Technical Parameters of the Replica
| Blade Length | 90 cm (35.4 inches) |
| Grip Length | 23 cm (9.1 inches) |
| Crossguard Width | 24 cm (9.4 inches) |
| Weight | 1450 g (3.2 lbs) |
| Point of Balance (POB) | 7 cm (2.8 inches) from the guard |
| Blade Flex Rating | approx. 12 kg (26.5 lbs) |
| Distal Taper | From 5.5 mm (0.22 inches) at base to 3 mm (0.12 inches) at tip |
| Tip Type | Safety blunt (Spatulated) |
| Blade Material | Spring steel (49-53 HRC) |
Care, Maintenance, and Safety Guidelines
Although the sword is designed for contact use, it requires regular maintenance. High-carbon spring steel is not rust-proof. After every training session, we strongly recommend wiping the blade thoroughly dry and conserving it with a thin layer of gun oil or a special protective wax. Avoid striking unyielding, solid targets such as wood, steel pipes, or stone, which would lead to fatal damage to the weapon. The sword is intended for fencing against steel swords of similar parameters. During training, always use protective equipment: a certified HEMA mask with back-of-head protection, a padded gambeson, and special gloves for historical fencing.
A practical padded weapon transport bag and a high-quality set of gun oils for maintenance are a great addition to this sword.
The Heritage of Swordier's Craftsmanship
This sword belongs to the premium SWHZ series of the renowned Swordier brand. Weapons from this series stand out because the crucial heat treatment process (hardening and tempering) takes place directly in the manufacturer's own factory, ensuring complete quality control over every single piece. The production builds on a respectable history of over 2,600 years associated with the Chinese city of Longquan, a historical center of sword-making craft. For the masters who create these swords, steel is a passion, and the sword represents a symbol of honor, strength, and craftsmanship perfection. The results are highly functional, excellently balanced weapons designed for uncompromising practice.
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