Blade Strength
Safety comes first
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Feders
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Swords
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Trainers
Feder blades
We categorize our feder blades into three groups, based on the force a feder blade generates under 10 cm of pressure. More about blade strength measurement: HERE >>
Light Feder
7-9,5
kg
Under 10 cm bend
Characteristics
- Extreme agility & flexibility
- Limited durability
- Lightweight
Recommended for
- Light & controlled sparring
- Bloßfechten
Medium Feder
11,5-13
kg
Under 10 cm bend
Characteristics
- Jack of all trades
- Combines flexibility & durability
- Pleasant weight distribution
Recommended for
- Everyday use
- Casual & competitive fencing
Strong Feder
13,5-15
kg
Under 10 cm bend
Characteristics
- High durability & life cycle
- Strong center line & "bind" hold
- Generally heavier design
Recommended for
- Competitive fencing
- Heavy sparring
Important
- Please, before choosing a blade strength, always check what “feder strengths” are in use at the specific training or competition where you want to use your federschwert, thus avoiding possible headaches later on.
- Also note that in order to preserve their lifespan, use blades of the same strength and hardness against each other, otherwise, the blades may be damaged and the warranty will be voided.
- Blades wear and burr during use, this is completely natural and comes from the nature of steel. Unfortunately, no blade lasts forever, but with proper care and attention, they can last for years.
Sword blades
Our swords are available with two types of blades, blunt and sharp. Both blade types play an important role in different areas of HEMA. More about blade strength measurement: HERE >>
Blunt Swords
Stiff
Historically faithful, has minimal flexibility. Due to the manual grinding process, each blade is slightly different, so it cannot be defined well by measurement.
Recommended for
- Technical practice
- Drilling
- Light & controlled sparring
Sharp Swords
Stiff
Historically faithful, has minimal flexibility. Due to the manual grinding process, each blade is slightly different, so it cannot be defined well by measurement.
Recommended for
- Test cutting
- Cutting competitions
- Form exercises
Important
- Please note that blades wear and burr during use, this is completely natural and comes from the nature of steel. Unfortunately, no blade lasts forever, but with proper care and attention, they can last for decades.
- Improper edge alignment can damage the blades and void your warranty. This is true for both sharp and blunt blades.
- If the blades collide with harder material, they can be damaged. Please avoid these cases, as the warranty does not cover damage caused by improper use. More about warranty: Here >>
- Before ordering a sharp blade from us, please check your country’s regulations for these blades, as each country has different laws for sharp blades.
Trainer blades
Each of our swords has a corresponding trainer version. Their purpose is to copy the characteristics of the original pieces, while the blades are designed to be more resistant and can even be used in free fencing or tournaments. More about blade strength measurement: HERE >>
Rapier
7-8
kg
Under 10 cm bend
Recommended for
- Everyday use
- Casual & competitive fencing
One-Handed Trainer
8-9
kg
Under 10 cm bend
Recommended for
- Everyday use
- Casual & competitive fencing
Two-Handed Trainer
13,5-15
kg
Under 10 cm bend
Recommended for
- Everyday use
- Casual & competitive fencing
Important
- Please note that in order to preserve their lifespan, use blades of the same strength and hardness against each other, otherwise, the blades may be damaged and the warranty will be voided.
- Blades wear and burr during use, this is completely natural and comes from the nature of steel. Unfortunately, no blade lasts forever, but with proper care and attention, they can last for years.
Measuring blade strength
Our goal was to be able to measure and certify all of our flexible blades using the same method. Our measuring device is fully automated and works with no human interaction. This means, we can always have accurate readings which can be repeated as many times as needed. The machine measures the generated spring force by pressing the feders / trainers down. This test can also be performed at home using the method described below.
We currently measure the blades several times during production and before packaging, thus ensuring the perfect end result.
Do it yourself
This is a simple, quick and fairly accurate method of determining blade strength. Whether you’re at home or at a competition, it’s not a problem as you’ll only need one personal scale.
- Once you have the scale, the feder / trainer should be placed vertically on the scale and stabilized by hand without using any force. Just let it float.
- After that, the scale must be zeroed (this is a very important step, it must always be measured from zero)
- Then the feder / trainer must be pressed vertically from the top, until its deflection crosses a resistance point. This is on average 10 cm, (it can vary slightly), but you will feel this point, it feels like when the blade no longer fights against you, it just bends like a spring and the result of the measurement does not vary very much.
- When the blade has reached this no-resistance zone, you can read the strength of the blade. This is the maximum spring force exerted by the bent blade. This is what we call the force of the blade or “FoB” for short.
Common errors during measurement:
- Did not start the measuring from zero
- Pushed the feder / trainer at an angle, not vertically
- Did not pushed down enough or pushed down too much. The ideal distance is 10-12 cm.
- There are thousand types of scales, it is possible that yours is not calibrated like others, but we still think the results will be within the margin of error in most cases
Important: use some hard surface material or a piece of rubber to dissipate the puncture force of the feder / trainer’s ’s tip to avoid damaging your scale.
