"A fistful of iron between your knuckles and an adversary's edge is often the difference between a clean riposte and a broken hand." Osric, Keeper of the Hearth & Forge
Drawn from historical patterns across fourteenth to sixteenth-century Europe, this compact buckler is hammered from robust 14-gauge mild steel, roughly two millimetres in thickness. Sized at twelve inches across and weighing approximately 1200 grams, it offers exceptional agility in close-quarters skirmishing without tiring the arm during extended bouts.
At the centre sits a stout, riveted domed boss engineered to ward off strikes, bind enemy weapons, and deliver offensive punches in the press. The rim is flared, strengthening the outer edge against heavy impacts and assisting with precise historical fencing manoeuvres. To the rear, the wooden-wrapped grip absorbs violent shock, ensuring a firm purchase when transitioning swiftly between defence and counterattack.
Forged by hand, each shield carries slight, honest variations in finish and shape, reflecting genuine workshop craft. The inner face is treated against corrosion, whilst the exterior comes in either blackened or polished steel.
Whether engaged in HEMA training, SCA fighting, theatrical combat, or mounting a wall display for your armoury, maintain your iron properly. Wipe away sweat and moisture after every bout, oil the steel lightly to prevent rust, store in a cloth wrap, and keep the wooden handle completely dry.
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