Red Dragon HEMA Synthetic XT Single Hand Sword The Blade: The Red Dragon HEMA Synthetic Single Hand blades are manufactured from their own special blend of plastic to provide a strong and flexible sparring blade. They are designed to flex along the last 1/3 of their length towards the tip, allowing for much safer thrusting than with conventional wooden wasters or shinai. The blade/tang joint (traditionally a weak point) is reinforced by a high tensile steel rod running along the full length of the handle. This also removes any flex in the handle traditionally associated with plastic training swords. The edges are left smooth to prevent friction burns, but can be roughened with sandpaper for a better bind. The Pommel: Due to the fact that Oakshott J1 wheel pommels are often found on historical English swords, Red Dragon Armoury has decided to include such pommels in their collection to show their commitment to their country of manufacture. These are made from a special blend of plastic and metal powder to increase their weight and thus move the centre of gravity of the training sword to which they are attached closer to the quillons. The Guard: The design of the guard for the Single Hand Blade by Red Dragon Armoury was based on a historical find from the 15th century. Available in TPE plastic (black, blue, red), please contact for a specific color request. The Handle: The handles for the HEMA one-handed sword by Red Dragon Armoury are made of TPE which absorbs impacts on the blade to ensure a secure grip. HEMA (Historical European Martial Arts), refers to fighting techniques that were common in Europe between the 13th and 17th centuries. Blade Details: – Blade material: plastic, steel – Blade length: approx. 102 cm – Blade thickness: approx. 1.7 cm – Width (guard): approx. 5.5 cm – Width (tip): approx. 2.1 cm – Weight: approx. 525 g Pommel Details: – Material: plastic, brass – Length: approx. 6.4 cm – Diameter (widest): approx. 6.3 cm – Depth: approx. 3.6 cm – Thread Size: M8 – Weight: approx. 118 g Guard Details: – Colours: black, blue, red – Materials: TPE – Dimensions: approx. 20.2 x 2.7 x 2.3 cm – Weight: TPE approx. 33 g Handle Details: – Colours: black, blue, brown, red – Material: TPE – Length: approx. 11.8 cm – Height: approx. 2.4 cm – Diameter (widest): approx. 3.6 cm – Diameter (narrowest): approx. 2.5 cm – Weight: approx. 34 g All dimensions are approximate and may vary from piece to piece. Note: Please, contact us for a specific colors combination request. In case of not specified, we will ship the available colors at the moment of the purchase. 0/5 (0 Reviews)
