SWH-1014 Swordier HEMA Basket-Hilt Broadsword | Straight & Schilt Blade Sparring Sword

Swordier HEMA Basket-Hilt Broadsword Built for Full-Contact HEMA Sparring – Available in Straight Blade & Schilt Blade Versions The Swordier HEMA Basket-Hilt Broadsword is designed for historical fencing practitioners seeking a durable, responsive, and tournament-ready broadsword. Inspired by the basket-hilted swords widely used throughout Scotland and the British Isles during the 17th and 18th centuries, this training weapon combines historical aesthetics with modern HEMA safety standards. Available in two blade configurations—a traditional straight blade and a schilted blade variant—this sword offers fencers the opportunity to choose the handling characteristics that best suit their style and training requirements. Crafted from high-performance spring steel and optimized for intensive sparring, both versions feature excellent balance, controlled flex, and a protective full basket hilt designed to safeguard the hand during competitive exchanges. Key Features Historical Basket Hilt Design The fully enclosed steel basket hilt provides exceptional hand protection while preserving the iconic appearance of traditional Scottish and British broadswords. Two Blade Options Straight Blade Version Classic broadsword profile Faster point control and agility Excellent for technical fencing and tournament sparring Schilt Blade Version Reinforced schilt section near the guard Increased blade presence and durability Enhanced control during binds and blade engagements Choice of Pommel Construction Available with: Peened Pommel – Traditional historical construction for maximum authenticity. Threaded Pommel – Easy maintenance and replacement of components. HEMA Sparring Optimized Designed specifically for: HEMA tournaments Club sparring Technical drills Historical swordsmanship training Specifications Straight Blade Version Specification Measurement Overall Length 104 cm (40.9") Blade Length 90 cm (35.4") Grip Length 10.5 cm (4.1") Weight Approx. 1100 g (2.43 lbs) Point of Balance 7 cm (2.75") Distal Taper 6 mm – 3.4 mm Flex Strength Approx. 7 kg Construction Peened or Threaded Pommel Blade Material Spring Steel Schilt Blade Version Specification Measurement Overall Length 104 cm (40.9") Blade Length 90 cm (35.4") Grip Length 10.5 cm (4.1") Weight Approx. 1100 g (2.43 lbs) Point of Balance 8 cm (3.15") Distal Taper 6 mm – 3.4 mm Flex Strength Approx. 8 kg Construction Peened or Threaded Pommel Blade Material Spring Steel Which Version Should You Choose? Straight Blade Recommended for fencers who prefer: Faster handling Greater maneuverability Tournament-focused performance Responsive point work Schilt Blade Recommended for fencers who prefer: Stronger blade presence More authority in binds Additional durability near the guard Traditional broadsword handling characteristics