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 Synthetic Sparring Line:  Baskethilt Sword:  $74
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Baskethilt

Blade Style and Color
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Includes basket and pommel.
Length 105cm (41") - Blade Length 87cm (34") -
Guard Length 17cm (6.5") - Weight 800g (1.76 lbs) -
POB 15cm (6")

   

 





Individual Parts/Replacement Parts
Basket/pommel only (fits on your shortsword blade)- $35
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Curved Blade Baskethilt

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  We created these new blades with a gentle curve in the to simulate a curved baskethilt sword.  Historically there have been many western baskethilt swords with a curved blade.  Some have been the Dussage, Sinclair Sabre, Walloon, and some British hangers.  This can even simulate some non-western blades like a Hindu Basket Hilt (Khanda), Tulwar, and Firangi.

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From the manufacturer's website:
Our swords are designed as the ultimate training tool. They can be used like a waster for Drilling and Pell Work and can also be used for Sparring (with appropriate protection).

The Blades are constructed to flex in the last 1/3 towards the tip. This gives us a blade that can be used for thrusting (protection should ALWAYS be worn) without being whippy. The blade/tang joint (traditionally a weak point) is reinforced by a steel rod running along the full length of the handle. This also removes any flex in the handle traditionally associated with plastic training swords.

TThe Standard Guard is constructed from nylon. The ball shaped quillons are designed for safety when sparring (large surface area = less chance of being impaled).
They are modeled using the same dimensions as seen on an existing 15th Century Longsword. This is a nice example of a historical design that helps us with safe sparring.

The slide on Grips are constructed from a thermoplastic elastomer to provide the feel of leather over wood. They offer excellent impact absorption without feeling spongy.

The Pommel is constructed from nylon. This provides our swords with excellent balance and makes them safer than metal pommels for pommel strikes. A brass nut is molded into the pommel to provide a tight metal on metal joint to the tang. br>
The swords can be taken apart easily by unscrewing the pommel. This not only makes transporting them easy – it also allows you to customize your sword with our range of interchangeable parts (available separately).

The swords weigh about 2/3 of the weight of a real sword. This is designed to lower the impact when sparring. The weight is kept back towards the hilt further lessening this impact. They are very well balanced and are heavier than most wooden wasters on the market.

Materials

Our range of swords is manufactured in the U.K to the highest quality. They are constructed from high grade nylon (U.K. sourced for quality control) instead of cheaper polypropylene used by other manufacturers. Nylon offers much greater durability, impact resistance and performs in a wider range of temperatures.

We use recycled materials when available. Whilst this does not reflect in the quality of the product it does lessen the impact on the planet.

Functions

Drilling & Pell Work – Excellent balance and durability make these swords an ideal training tool. Change parts such as complex hilts make them excellent for a variety of disciplines.

Theatre & T.V. – Nylon swords are safer than steel/aluminum and spray up very easily. The variety of change parts will provide the means to make many different styles of sword at a very low cost.

Safe Training/Transportation in Public – Society is increasingly cracking down on the carrying of weapons in public places. Our training swords are much more acceptable in public than steel swords. They can also be disassembled very quickly for easy transportation.