Longsword L1 - Hickory with Jatoba Guard and Pommel

Purchased two hardwood swords as Christmas gifts for my son to practice for HEMA. They look great. Right after opening the box we practiced with them and they work well.

These days I'm pretty cynical when ordering stuff online, I'm used to getting cheap flimsy stuff and I half expected this to be a shaky fragile sword. For the first time in a long time I am not only content, I am pleased. The sword is sturdy, the blade is straight, the wood is strong, the pieces are snug.... Thank you. I only wish shipping was a bit faster, but it wasn't terrible I guess. You

I'm pleased with the product. However, it took far too long to arrive. My postman asked me to deliver this message: "Tell them they're idiots. They left the street address out, so it took us far longer and much more effort to get it to you." Should I choose to order more in bulk, as previously discussed, this cannot occur again.

I've done HEMA for years, but always made my own wasters, which was good enough since I mostly use steel anyway. But these are well-balanced, tough, and a joy to flourish with, hit the pell, and don't tear up my punching bags like the aforementioned steel blades. These are well made and I'm glad I got them.

A very affordable entry option to get a feel for the weight and balance of a long sword. Also fantastic for upper body strength that can feel fun if you are into it. Great for strengthening grip and wrist. An all-around fantastic purchase and I finally some thing I would recommend anybody interested. Shipping was also fast as well.