Sidesword and Buckler Shield Combo by Kingdom Of Arms and MAA

<p><strong><b>Was $698.00 each.  Combo Price $593.30</b></strong></p> <p>This authentic Early Renaissance combat pairing combines a battle-ready sidesword with a hand-hammered steel buckler, recreating the classic sword-and-buckler fighting style that dominated European martial arts from the late 15th through early 16th centuries.</p> <p><strong>Early Renaissance Sidesword</strong></p> <p>The sidesword represents the evolutionary bridge between medieval cutting swords and later rapiers, designed for both cut and thrust techniques. This functional reproduction features a double-edged blade forged from high-carbon steel with a diamond cross-section for superior rigidity and penetration. The complex hilt includes side rings and knuckle guards that protect the hand while allowing sophisticated blade manipulation techniques documented in period fencing manuals.</p> <p>The grip is wood core wrapped in leather for secure handling during extended combat, while the steel pommel provides proper balance and can serve as a striking weapon in close quarters. This design reflects the transitional period when civilian self-defense and judicial dueling demanded weapons equally capable of cutting through heavy clothing and delivering precise thrusts to gaps in armor.</p> <p><strong>14-Inch Hammered Steel Buckler</strong></p> <p>The accompanying buckler is hand-forged from steel with a distinctive hammered finish that provides both aesthetic character and functional grip-resistance. At 14 inches in diameter, this shield size offers optimal maneuverability for active defense—small enough for quick parries and punches, large enough to protect the sword hand and forearm.</p> <p>The central boss is reinforced to deflect incoming strikes away from the hand, while the rolled edge adds structural integrity. Period fighting treatises show the buckler used not just for blocking, but as an offensive weapon for striking, binding opponent's blades, and creating openings for counter-attacks.</p> <p><strong>Historical Combat System</strong></p> <p>Sword-and-buckler combat was the predominant civilian fighting method across Renaissance Europe, taught in fencing schools from London to Bologna. This combination excelled in unarmored combat, street fighting, and judicial duels where agility and versatility outweighed the protection of larger shields.</p> <p><strong>Specifications</strong></p> <ul> <li>Sidesword blade: High-carbon steel, sharpened and battle-ready</li> <li>Complex hilt with side rings and knuckle guard</li> <li>Leather-wrapped wooden grip</li> <li>Steel pommel for balance and striking</li> <li>Buckler: Hand-hammered steel construction, 14-inch diameter</li> <li>Reinforced central boss with rolled edge</li> <li>Functional weight and balance for historical techniques</li> <li>Total bundle weight: 35 lbs</li> </ul> <p>This pairing is ideal for historical martial arts practitioners, collectors of functional Renaissance weaponry, and those seeking an authentic representation of early modern European combat systems. Both pieces are built to museum-quality standards with attention to historical accuracy and functional performance.</p> <p>Bruce Talking about our New Sidesword and Buckler Combo Deal</p> <p><iframe width="363" height="646" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/JcN7lJgz5xs" title="New Buckler Bundles IMG 6368 202602161532034"></iframe></p>