This buckler is of good construction quality, and takes hits like a champ. The leather covering and rivets are nice. The problem is, the shield is very thick, and very heavy. The listing describes it as 3 pounds, 13 ounces, which sounds about right. It doesn't sound like much, that's more than most longswords. It will tire you out quickly. Good for strength training I suppose, but just know what y
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