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Stage and Theatrical Combat
These products are suggested for stage combat or theatrical use. They feature carbon steel blades which will hold up well to light contact. Please be aware that any steel blade can incur damage if struck hard enough against another steel blade. We strongly recommend swords with blades having 2.5 mm thick edges and blunt tips. Caution should always be used when sparring or with any type of combat simulation.Shown below are our steel swords. We also offer foam weapons which also may be used for the stage and theatre.
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Jaeger Rugged Viking Sword - Stage Combat and Live Steel Perfomances
$102
In Stock!
Designed for stage combat or theatrical re-enactment, the guards and pommels are made from a polished-but-uncoated steel, which prevents chipping when struck. The thicker blade edge and round tip add an extra measure of safety.
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Medieval Knight Protector's Stage Combat Sword
$95
In Stock!
A stage combat version of our popular Knight Protector but with thicker edges and rounded tip for extra security. The blade is also slightly narrower making it lighter and easier to wield.
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Stage Combat Sabre or Rapier
$121
Out of Stock
This 19th Century sabre is designed for stage combat. A military style sabre which is durable enough for sports fencing.
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Cas-Hanwei Re-enactment Practical Single Hand Sword
$180
Out of Stock
Strongblade Lore
(A Bit of History According to Strongblade)
The knight and his arming sword were inseperable. Though a knight might switch other weapons throughout his life and even during a single battle, the arming sword was his for life. In fact, it was likely that a knight would go through more wives than arming swords, and, when you consider that they were often handed down from generation to generation, it's quite possible that an entire family tree would use the same blade.
Because of this, arming swords were much more than just weapons. They became symbols of the men who carried them. Badges of honor, symbols of rank and nobility, and messages to all that the bearer was both a gentleman and warrior; that he could save your soul or take it in an instant.
The relationship between the knight and his arming sword was similiar, if not so religious, as the relationship between a samurai and his katana. Knights would have sacred or other meaningful words inscribed into the blades, inlaid with silver or gold. These words served as both an inspiration and personal motto for them. Occasionally, knights would rent out space on their blades to local merchants, and would, with each kill, proclaim "This death was brought to you by Samuel's Bake Shop, where you don't have to spend a lot of bread to get a loaf" or something similar. Actually, I don't think those last two sentences are true, but it would have been a good way for the knights to raise money for their church, now wouldn't it?
As mentioned, arming swords were handed down from generation to generation. When used in combat, often suffered damage or breakage, so the blade would be refitted, or a new pommel would be attached, or perhaps a new grip would be added to replace an old worn one. It's possible that the sword a great-great grandson bore no longer resembled the original.
In warfare theywere used mostly as backup weapons for lances and much larger battle swords. The knight woudl draw these swords when dismounted, or when his other weapons were lost or broken. However they would have been used quite often in one-on-one combat and in smaller scale combats. In some tourneys, knights would first joust with lances, then, when unseated, would draw their arming blade and continue the combat.
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