Sport Feder Federschwert 51.5" OA HEMA Sparring Longsword | Kingston Arms

Description

Kingston Arms Club Sport Feder
HEMA Sparring Longsword
9260 High Carbon Spring Steel
Reenactors, Live Combat & Stage Combat
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STILL OUT OF STOCK, I
raised
the price ,000.00 so no one would buy and eBay wouldn't delete my listing :( Love these! Back in stock late June 2021
One back in stock and more on the way. These sell pretty fast, so if this is the longsword you want I suggest you buy it now. Two members of my Adria group have been using these for steel fighting and they've exceeded expectations, holding up remarkably well. See video screen shot of Anthony DeRivi (on right in red tabard) winning international title with his. Plus a joy to handle! I don't think you'll be disappointed.
The Kingston Arms Sport Feder is an answer to the clubs, beginners and even seasoned practitioners that want a light, fast, safe and affordable sparring sword for HEMA longsword sparring. This federschwert was designed to be safe in the thrust by flexing in the last third of the blade while keeping the rest of the sword stiff in the bind. The tip is slightly flared in thickness as well and can be used as it is with proper equipment or fitted with a leather mask or plastic tip for an added degree of safety.
Other features include a ramped thumb guard, allowing easy placement of a gloved thumb onto and off the blade during guard transitions. The pommel is indexed to the flat of the blade, making it second nature to distinguish proper edge alignment with the rearward hand. The wood core grip is in a well rounded rectangular cross section and tightly bound with an overwrap of cord to provide a firm grip.
Made by Kingston Arms
9260 Spring Steel Blade
Light, Fast and Safe Design
Developed with feedback from HEMA practitioners
Sport Feder - Longsword Sparring
MSRP: 9.00
Buy It Now for 20% Off
SPECIFICATIONS:
Overall: 51.5” (130.8 cm)
Blade Length: 38.25” (97.2 cm)
Handle Length: 11" (28 cm) + pommel add approximately another 2” (5 cm)
Point of Balance: 3" (7.6 cm) at schilt
Weight: 3 lb 1 oz (1.4 kg)
Blade Steel: 9260 high carbon spring steel, differentially hardened
Comments
: Overall 4.8/5 star average ratings among various sport groups online. None of the practitioners in my group spar Longsword so mine isn't an expert opinion, but this sword is a joy to handle! Very lively, well balanced. Two of our steel fighters are using these now so we’ll see how they hold up against the heavier weapons in steel fighting. HEMA Ireland (http://hemaireland.com/index.php/2017/07/06/kingston-arms-club-sport-federschwert-review/) has a thorough review if you’d like more detail from unbiased source. I'm a collector and a re-enactor, active in my local HEMA group - I sell what I own and can recommend. See my Seller ratings and buy with confidence, plus I ship fast!
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The Federschwert, or feder sword, is a training sword that was used in fencing schools during the Renaissance. Perfectly designed, the Federschwert served to safely practice full speed combat among practitioners, while reducing the risk of injury. The swords are made following the requirements and guidelines of the HEMA Alliance, with flexible 2mm edge and slightly rounded tips for safety. Responsive, safe and structurally compliant to HEMA combat regulations, our staff has produced these complex and functional designs, able to withstanding the most abusive treatment.