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Post by Dalin Caulder on Aug 6, 2019 16:31:13 GMT
I am a re-enactor/HEMA enthusiast. I am interested in getting a smallsword or 2-3-4. It obviously needs to be blunt for sparring training use. I was wondering if anyone could direct me to makers and their experience with the maker (if any) as it pertains to smallsword/spadroon
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Post by Deleted on Aug 6, 2019 16:35:46 GMT
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Post by pgandy on Aug 6, 2019 18:04:50 GMT
You don’t state your price range or for which hand. Some spadroons are not ambidextrous. Here are two small swords by Deepeeka, who has been catering to re-enactors for sometime. The tips look a bit sharp but can be cut with no problem, and even built up for better safety. www.kultofathena.com/product.asp?item=AH4240&name=French+Court+Smallswordwww.kultofathena.com/product.asp?item=AH4235&name=Officer%27s+Courtly+Smallsword You might look through Kult of Athena’s offerings. Many of the spadroons and small swords they offer are unsharpened, but suggest clipping the point. www.kultofathena.com/ I have Windlass’ M1840 NCO sword and it handles like a dream. I also have Universal’s P1796 Segeant’s spadroon. Suggest that you stay away from any Universal sword made of EN9 steel for you purposes as it’s soft. kultofathena.com/product.asp?item=USS702 Cold Steel’s Colichemard is listed as sharp but could be dulled. They also make a small sword. While CS makes a durable product I don’t know if they are up to the demands that you need. Both sold by KoA as well as many other places, Amazon, ebay? What are the people in your group suggesting? They would be an ideal source for info.
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Post by elbrittania39 on Aug 6, 2019 19:54:26 GMT
Castille armoury makes good smallswords for hema. They have a super duper affordable economy line if you're strapped for cash. I've used their smallswords at my club and would buy one myself if I wanted to spar smallsword.
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Post by SandStormZA on Aug 7, 2019 4:49:03 GMT
If you are not adverse to using a nylon waster, Black Fencer makes synthetic spadroons and smallswords. The spadroon was designed with a lot of collaboration from Nick Thomas of the Academy of Historical Fencing, and he was positive about them in his reviews.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 7, 2019 14:15:07 GMT
If you are not adverse to using a nylon waster, Black Fencer makes synthetic spadroons and smallswords. The spadroon was designed with a lot of collaboration from Nick Thomas of the Academy of Historical Fencing, and he was positive about them in his reviews. Those look pretty good, with the smallsword on the heavier scale of history. The spadroon pretty good if looking for the p1796 type guard, over a simple stirrup. Better weights for both compared to production swords. The flexibility key as well for bouting.
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Post by elbrittania39 on Aug 7, 2019 14:57:51 GMT
Tbh, you can get away with using a sport foil or epee to simulate a small sword.
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Post by Rabel Dusk on Aug 7, 2019 23:57:06 GMT
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Post by Jordan Williams on Aug 8, 2019 0:01:22 GMT
Tbh, you can get away with using a sport foil or epee to simulate a small sword. I will second the suggestion of an epee. It was use historically, and unlike the singlestick it actually does a good job of representing the weapon it trains for.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 8, 2019 2:23:24 GMT
No annelete/finger rings on a foil or epee to help pinch while steering. Not to argue, but....
Singlestick for spadroon and cutlass.
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Post by Jordan Williams on Aug 8, 2019 2:52:27 GMT
No annelete/finger rings on a foil or epee to help pinch while steering. Not to argue, but.... Singlestick for spadroon and cutlass. True. Rockwell Classical fencing has some options.
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Post by Dalin Caulder on Aug 8, 2019 14:57:52 GMT
great list guys. I'll check it out. Also I am left handed and looking right now for entry level, though I am not opposed to higher end eye candy.....
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Post by Jordan Williams on Aug 8, 2019 17:40:52 GMT
great list guys. I'll check it out. Also I am left handed and looking right now for entry level, though I am not opposed to higher end eye candy..... Rockwell Classical fencing has some nice ones, based on historical designs.
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