The Best Longswords for HEMA!
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- Опубликовано: 18 сен 2024
- Today we look at A list of some of the best longsword to use for HEMA in early 2020. Let us know what you thought of our picks, we would love to hear your thoughts!
HEMA Dad Merch- teespring.com/...
Kvetun Armoury Standard Feder- kvetun-armoury...
Castille Armoury Mark V Feder- castillearmory...
Aureus Swoosh a- bloss.pl/produ...
Ensifer Light Feder - www.woodenswor... (US)
ensifer.carbon...
Sigi Standard Feder- www.facebook.c... (Europe)
Thanks for the video!
I have a Chlebowski feder. I call it “the big Chlebowski”
I love it!
The hollow ground blade ensures it’s light but strong. It has very thick edges so it’s not likely to get nicked up easily.
It’s most unique feature is a peened crossguard that keeps the hilt from loosening up and rattling. The waisted grip is nice and comfortable to hold and the faceted pommel is a nice aesthetic touch.
I am just getting in to HEMA with a new club. I really appreciate your newb friendly language and explanations.
I enjoyed your video tremendously and I will happily watch any other equipment reviews that you put out.
Thank you so much Ben! Glad to be of help and we shall definitely have more gear related content in the future!
Pavel Moc feders are stellar, handle well, super flexible, look great and last for ages. They're the gold standard at my club!
It's kinda weird to me regenyei isn't on this list, or chlebowski for that matter. In europe I've honestly almost never seen anybody use anything else than them. They are cheap and well made.
I have a Chlebowski ordered. The problem is he is still slow with the delivery and bad with contacting you but, at his own pace, he does reply.
Just saw your comment and checked out Regenyei. Looked great, placed an order, thanks for the recommendation
My feder is a Blackfencer synthetic. It's good for solo drilling, and it's affordable for a beginner. Plus I like it
Hey dude! I don't necessarily agree with everything here, but your reasoning does make sense. I've been thinking of making a similar video for way too long now, and this is just the nudge I needed. Would it be cool if I mention/link you in my video?
Absolutely! Thank you for reaching out!
Such a usefull video, I'm the founder of a HEMA club in Southamerica, and there literally NO feathers around to have an idea of quality and mechanichs, this video helps A TON, thanks a lot.
Check out Black Fencer. They have very good swords at a very competitive prices.
in brazil we have some blacksmiths that produces good quality feders, maybe it's the best option to you
@@bestven66 Any pages you recommend?
My two feders are Arms&Armor Fechterspiel and Albion Meyer!
Love the Meyer. Grip is a little small in cumbersome gloves like the SPES Heavies.
Isn´t the Albion Meyer a blunt sword instead of a Feder? I mean it says feder but the tip doesn´t look very safe and I read it isn´t that flexible either.
I have one of the early munitions-grade heavy feders mady by Adam Bodorics of Landsknecht Emporium. It has a reverse taper (broader at the tip than just coming off from the schilt), and a good deal of blade mass, and a monstrous handle and a ball pommel. And, it's one unlovely piece of steel all right...
But I couldn't love it more.
It has moderate blade flex, just a little stiffer than a Regenyei feder, but a lot more presence in the bind. It is, overall, a very large sword, more blade-heavy than many would like.
You clobbering brute you! 😁
@@jamesreed4229, but it is also incredibly nimble, thanks to that monstrous handle... which is also a nice thing to have for some ringen am schwert techniques...
what's your opinion on Regenyei? Chlebowsky? Hope I spelled them right
You should do a gorget episode. That is one of the most common questions I see and it can be tough to help people who are on different ends of the size spectrum.
Speaking of size an episode on custom sizing of gear might be really good for the people who don't fit a standard size.
Thanks for the suggestions, Ty!
I have never fit standard sizing. Both of my jackets were custom sized and it really makes a huge difference!
I've never actually owned my own steel feder, being more of a single handed guy and for financial reasons. That said, of your list I've handled the Ensifer light several times and my club uses the Kvetun standard as the club's loaner steels. Of the two, I far prefer the Ensifer's handling, but the Kvetun's price and reputed durability is very attractive too.
I just want to point out the aureus swoosh is made by aureus swords
Yeah, bit of a whoopsie. Stay tuned for well deserved roasting in our next video!
Aesthetically, I love, love, love the Chlebowski standard feder. I picked it up at the club and time stopped. It felt like magic and moved where it needed to be before I knew I wanted to move it.
How does it compare to the Aureus?
When a fedder costs more than an actual sword lol
Functional or wall hanger? Lol
One point you missed about the Castille Feder is the Flex option. By default the Castille Feder is set to F4 (Stiff), but Sam (the owner) will do a more flexible (F3) version on request. I have both...
Been using my Regenyei Standard Feder for 1.5 years now. Absolutely love it. Any reason the it wasn't mentioned in the video?
Imo it’s a bit stiff on the receiving end. Kvetun is basically Regenyei but a bit better in handling and flex (not to mention cheaper in the states, too).
It's also comparatively expensive in the US, where Scott Brown has exclusive sales rights.
BlackFencer....te BEST!!!!
Ensifer REDD
No love for regenyei?
Good piece of information but that music is terrible...does not match with swords.
No Regenyei?
What about Black Horse Blades? Those look amassing!
In my club in Brazil we buy our swords with local blacksmiths.... feders are rare heare
So there is not a single “Longsword” on the list, if you consider that a federschwert is different thing altogether? :-)
Good list! Im considering a SIGI as my next, but the list is missing options from VB through purpleheart armory. They have multiple versions now but the VB Revision C feder is a great option in a similar price range to the SIGI and Kvetun
Personally, as someone who has regularly used VBs for over two years, I have to say while VB have really improved their product over the past few years, they don't compare to SIGI or Kvetun.
None of these links work
Castille Mark V Custom Feder. My first sword an my only feder. Have also the Arming Sword, Side Sword, BasketHilt and dagger, all from Castille!!!
Why does everyone use feders? I hate the look of them, doesnt look like a real sword as I'd like.
Because they bend thus the thrust impact is lessened
Well the Kvetun joke aged poorly
Na still funny
Title is wrong. They're not longswords. They're Paratschwerter or Federschwerter, training simulators.