Blackfencer

Synthetic Sidesword

Name: Synthetic Sidesword
Brand: Blackfencer
Price: 125.00 USD
Availability: InStock

$125

This elegant sidesword features space in the ricasso to place your finger over the cross, a slender blade with appropriate flexibility, and yet sufficient stiffness for any action where you must “beat” the opponent’s blade aside. With the point of balance being close to the ricasso, it’s easy to molinet; meanwhile, the 2-pound overall weight ensures that you can cut with ease and “feel” what the sword needs from you.

43.5” Overall Length
37.5” Blade Length
3.5” Handle Length

Great for beginners!

I highly recommend these trainers for starting to learn sidesword. They are light, well balanced, and have a good grip. The one consideration is that they can be pretty floppy when fencing but great for a synthetic trainer

Best synthetic I’ve handled

The sidesword swings smoothly and quickly, almost as nicely as my Castille. The heavy metal guard balances the sword close to the handle as opposed to a synthetic that’s all plastic where the weight is evenly distributed, giving each movement significantly more drive and control. The flex makes it very nice and gives me no qualms about thrusting at my opponent. Overall, probably the best synthetic you’ll find if you want one that feels like the real deal. Highly recommend.