Trainers
Spada da Zogho: A Sword for the Flower of Battle
An interesting aspect of being a sword maker is trying to create swords to fit particular historical uses. In today'...
Montante Trainer Spotlight
The montante was a large two handed sword that became popular in 17th century Spain and Portugal. It was related to ...
Milanese Rapier Spotlight
Our Milanese Rapier is the focus of today's post. This dramatic piece is a great example of the mid 16th Century arms...
Matching your feder to your sharp longsword
A big hurdle for folks starting out in HEMA is that their first real exposure to how a sword ought to feel is throu...
The Quarterstaff
The staff is one of the most simple and universal of weapons. Used by cultures around the world and across time, it ...
Scholar Sword Training Pair
To get the best experience when training with the sword a consistent and challenging training partner is invaluable....