Modular Hand and a Half Sword Set

The hand and a half sword set offers an exciting opportunity for historical martial artists seeking a versatile training platform that can move seamlessly from controlled sparring to cutting practice. Designed for students of Historical European Martial Arts, this unique sword set includes both a blunt training blade and an edge-ready blade, allowing practitioners to develop their skills using a single hilt and scabbard system. Inspired by the powerful hand and a half swords of the late medieval period, this set combines historical character, practical functionality, and exceptional training flexibility.

During the late 14th and early 15th centuries, European sword design evolved to meet the growing challenge of increasingly sophisticated armour. Swords based on the Type XVII form featured stiff, strongly tapered blades with flattened hexagonal cross-sections that provided excellent point control and thrusting performance. Favoured by knights and professional men-at-arms, these weapons balanced authority, reach, and precision while remaining effective sidearms on the battlefield. Their long grips allowed for powerful two-handed techniques, while distinctive features such as the H-shaped pommel and cruciform guard created a profile that remains instantly recognizable to collectors and historical enthusiasts today.

This hand and a half sword set faithfully captures those late medieval characteristics while offering modern versatility for HEMA training. The set includes both a blunt sparring blade and an edge-ready blade that can be quickly exchanged by unscrewing the pommel nut and transferring the pommel, grip, and guard assembly to the alternate blade. Both blades fit the included leather-wrapped wood core scabbard, making storage and transport simple regardless of which blade is installed. The grip features a wood core wrapped in dark brown antiqued leather, perfectly matched to the scabbard for an authentic medieval appearance. Whether used for drilling historical techniques, controlled sparring, cutting practice, or display, this adaptable sword system provides enthusiasts with two swords in one package while maintaining the handling characteristics expected from a historically inspired hand and a half sword.

For collectors, HEMA practitioners, and students of medieval swordsmanship, this innovative sword set delivers the flexibility to train, spar, and practise cutting techniques without sacrificing the appearance and character of a classic knightly weapon.