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Feder, Fechtfeder swords
The Fechtfeder sword has a thin blunt and flexible blade with a wide (parry hook, blade catcher, ricasso is not the exact term) at the cross-guard. It has slightly lower weight and the centre of gravity (POB) slightly closer to the parry that the common long swords of the 15th century. This special construction has the effect of an easier sword handling. The spatulated safety blade tip can be covered with a leather sleeve for a higher safety.
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If you want to keep your sword, helmet or plate armour in perfect condition for as long as possible, occasional maintenance is required. Sometimes, touching your armour with your hands is enough to expose your gear to harmful moisture. However,…
Feder, Fechtfeder swords
Fechtfedern are shown as training weapons for the first time in in the Codex of Danzig, a fighting manual of 1452. Production of Fechtfedern has been revived in the 21st century for use as sparring weapons and for competition in the context of the Historical European martial arts (HEMA) revival.