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Length: Overall 23”, Blade 15.5”, Handle 4.5” This is an Intermedial-level sword, appropriate for younger or less experienced swordspeople. The sword Sting has a long history of serving the smaller folk, having been used by no less than three hobbits during the course of the Lord of the Rings trilogy. Its elvish name translates, “I am the spider’s bane”, which earns it a place at your side whenever you go into battle.
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Our sparring dagger or parrying dagger is a category of small handheld weapons from the European late Middle Ages and early Renaissance. These weapons were used as off-hand weapons in conjunction with a single-handed sword. As the name implies they were designed to parry, or defend, more effectively than a simple dagger form, typically incorporating a wider guard, and often some other defensive features to better protect the hand as well.
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The short sword bokken, also referred to as wazikashi or shoto, is the complementary sword to the long sword. It is used in the less dominant hand. Hickory Arms' is proud to offer bokken made from hickory: a strong, dense, shock resistant and beautiful wood. The short sword has an overall length of 32" or 34.5", but can also be made a custom length. The standard handle is 10.25" The training bokken are tsuba ready and are available with beautiful hardwood trim or waxed cotton cord for a more ergonomic fit and impact absorption.
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Length: Overall 26”, Blade 20”, Handle 6” Czech tusk (Dussack) – specific weapon for Czech very common for farmers, artisans, etc. Originates from the Husitian wars in Czech in the first half of the 15th century. Later the style evolved into a wooden version used for training. Pictured is a Dussak with black walnut trim on the handle, optional.
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The long sword bokken is the traditional training sword of the Samurai. There are literally hundreds of Japanese wooden weapons arising from different martial arts schools. All have subtle variations. Hickory Arms bokken are based on the versatile Aikiken bokken, which has elements of both old and modern versions . The Aikido bokken is characterized by its speed and durability for practice with training partners. Hickory Arms' is proud to offer bokken made from hickory: a strong, dense, shock resistant and beautiful wood. The long sword has an overall length of 39.75", 42", or 48", but can also be made a custom length. The training bokken are tsuba ready and are available with beautiful hardwood trim or waxed cotton cord for a more ergonomic fit and impact absorption.
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Length: Overall 33.5”, Blade 25.5”, Handle 4” This is an Intermedial-level sword, appropriate for younger or less experienced swordspeople. Initially, squires were a knight’s trainees/apprentices. A knight typically took his squire into battle and gave him a chance to prove himself. If he proved his loyalty and skill in battle, he would have a “dubbing”, an official ceremony that made him a knight. Great for a first sword, the squire sword helps to improve arm strength and technique.