I have been using different HEMA gear for several years now, and would like to share my experiences to help people who are looking for HEMA reviews of different pieces of equipment. Most of these items I have bought for myself, to use in my own training, although a few items have been sent to me specifically for review. Needless to say, if you would like to send me something for review, I’m more than happy to help – just get in touch with me and we can have a chat!
General recommendations
My recommendations for HEMA gear (September 2019)
Jacket reviews
Review: Black Armoury jacket v1
Review: SPES “Axel Pettersson” jacket v1.2
Review: PBT HEMA jacket with inlays
Gorget reviews
Review: Destroyer Modz “Roughneck” gorget
Review: Superior Fencing gorget
Glove reviews
Review: Thokk WeaponMaster BladeProof gloves
Review: Superior Fencing leather padded fencing gloves
Mask overlay reviews
Review: Superior Fencing leather mask overlay pro
Trouser & leg protection reviews
Review: Superior Fencing 800N HEMA trousers
Review: Superior Fencing padded knee protectors
Review: Superior Fencing padded shin guards
Elbow & forearm protection reviews
Review: Superior Fencing forearm & padded elbow guards
Steel training sword reviews
Broadsword review: Carnage Claymores broadsword
Longsword advice: Buying your first feder from Regenyei Armory
Longsword advice: the longswords I like to borrow at events
Longsword review: Albion Liechtenauer
Longsword review: Albion Meyer
Longsword review: Aureus Alexander II
Longsword review: Bellatore 15th century style longsword
Longsword review: Regenyei museum replica feder
Sabre review: Carnage Claymores “technical” sabre
Wooden and synthetic training sword reviews
Broadsword review: Black Fencer basket-hilted broadsword
Dagger review: Cold Steel rondel dagger
Longsword review: Red Dragon synthetic longsword
Longsword review: Black Fencer “sharp simulator” longsword
Montante review: Black Fencer montante v4
Singlestick review: Stryker singlestick from Purpleheart Armoury
Sharp sword reviews
Review: Armour Class sharp longsword (MS6T)
Bag & sheath reviews
Review: Superior Fencing HEMA bag
Book reviews & DVD reviews
Book review: The Art of Fencing: The Forgotten Discourse of Camillo Palladini
Book review: The Talhoffer Society
Book review: Cutting with the Medieval Sword
Book review: Art of the Borderland
Book review: Sport and Physical Education in the Middle Ages
Quick thoughts about swords
Should I buy a Viktor Berbekucz feder?
Should I buy an Albion Liechtenauer?
Should I buy an Armour Class longsword?
Should I buy a Regenyei Armory feder?
Should I buy a Tinker Pearce longsword?
Should I buy a Hanwei federschwert?
Should I buy a Kingston Arms federschwert?
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