HEMA Standard Longsword

60S2A steel, hardening 55 HRC
Total length 130 cm
Blade length 98 cm
Blade width at the crossguard 4 cm
Hilt length 40 cm
Crossguard width 30 cm
Weight 1570 g
Balance point – 10 cm from the crossguard
– The hilt is formed from PVC, which prevents it from cracking at the point of contact with the crossguard and pommel.
– The hilt is wrapped with high abrasion-resistant synthetic cord.
– A reliable screw on the pommel allows tightening the hilt if any play appears.
– The poulaine on the tip of the blade is neatly rolled, which prevents injuries even during heavy thrusts. Such a rolled poulaine will not fall off, unlike a welded one.

In the modern world, the longsword is one of the most demanded types of weapons in the popular HEMA format (Historical European Martial Arts). This area of historical fencing combines the charm of brutal medieval weapons and the competitive spirit of modern sports.
The longsword is an example of how a simple weapon appearance hides many techniques and options for its use – strikes with the long and short edge, thrusts, cuts, use of the pommel and sword hilt, disarms, and wrestling. It is no coincidence that this HEMA discipline is considered royal for its spectacle and interest in study.