Renaissance Battle Sword and Buckler Combo by Kingdom Of Arms

<p><strong><b>Was $698.00 each.  Combo Price $593.30</b></strong></p> <p>This formidable Renaissance combat pairing delivers authentic battlefield capability with a battle-ready longsword and hand-forged steel buckler, recreating the versatile fighting combinations employed by European soldiers and duelists throughout the 16th century.</p> <p><strong>Renaissance Battle Sword</strong></p> <p>The Renaissance battle sword represents the pinnacle of medieval sword evolution—a purpose-built weapon designed for the brutal realities of Renaissance warfare where combatants faced both armored and unarmored opponents. This functional reproduction features a substantial double-edged blade forged from high-carbon steel, heat-treated and tempered for edge retention and resilience under combat stress.</p> <p>The blade geometry balances cutting power with thrusting capability, featuring a reinforced point capable of exploiting gaps in plate armor while maintaining the mass needed to deliver devastating cuts through mail and padding. The fuller running along the blade reduces weight without sacrificing structural integrity, creating a weapon that handles with surprising agility despite its martial presence.</p> <p>The cross-guard provides essential hand protection while preventing the blade from penetrating too deeply into an opponent, and the grip is sized for both one and two-handed techniques. The steel pommel serves triple duty as a counterweight for blade balance, a hand retention feature, and a close-quarters striking weapon—a technique known as "murder stroke" in period combat manuals.</p> <p><strong>14-Inch Hammered Steel Buckler</strong></p> <p>The accompanying buckler is hand-hammered from steel plate, creating the distinctive textured surface that characterized period shields. At 14 inches in diameter, this shield size proved ideal for active defense in Renaissance combat—large enough to intercept cuts and thrusts to the sword arm and upper body, yet compact enough to maintain offensive mobility.</p> <p>The reinforced central boss deflects incoming strikes away from the hand while providing a striking surface for offensive buckler punches. The rolled edge adds structural rigidity and prevents the shield from catching on opponent's weapons. Period fighting treatises demonstrate the buckler's versatility: blocking, binding, striking, and creating openings for sword attacks.</p> <p><strong>Historical Combat Context</strong></p> <p>Sword-and-buckler combinations dominated Renaissance martial arts across Europe, from German Fechtbücher to Italian fencing schools. This pairing excelled in judicial duels, street combat, and battlefield skirmishes where mobility and versatility outweighed the protection of larger shields. The combination allowed fighters to engage at multiple ranges—the buckler controlling distance and creating openings while the sword delivered decisive strikes.</p> <p><strong>Specifications</strong></p> <ul> <li>Battle sword blade: High-carbon steel, fully sharpened and battle-ready</li> <li>Heat-treated and tempered for combat durability</li> <li>Reinforced point for thrusting, optimized edge geometry for cutting</li> <li>Fuller for weight reduction and blade flex</li> <li>Steel cross-guard and pommel</li> <li>Grip sized for one or two-handed use</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>Museum-quality construction and historical accuracy</li> </ul> <p>This combination is built for serious practitioners of historical European martial arts, collectors seeking functional Renaissance weaponry, and those who demand authentic battlefield capability. Both pieces meet museum standards for historical accuracy while maintaining the structural integrity required for test cutting and martial arts training.</p>