Rawlings Xtreme Synthetic Sparring Longsword 38″ Blade

Rawlings Sparring Longsword 48.5" White Blade HEMA Training Sword

Safe, tournament-ready longsword designed by Dave Rawlings for serious HEMA sparring and stage combat.

• Length & Blade: 48.5" overall, 38" white synthetic blade with reinforced flex design
• Materials: High-impact polymer blade, embedded steel tang rod, thermoplastic elastomer grip
• Handle: Black rubber-textured grip with black guard and pommel
• Weight: 3.8 lbs — lighter than steel but heavier than wooden wasters for realistic training
• Durability: Brass nut joint ensures tight, reliable assembly; easy disassembly for transport
• Origin: United Kingdom; developed with the London Longsword Academy and HEMA community
• What's Included: Assembled sword ready to use

The blade's flex design near the tip reduces impact during thrusts compared to rigid trainers. Perfect for HEMA clubs, SCA events, theatrical productions, or serious martial arts students transitioning from wood to synthetic training weapons.

Product SKU: PR9010

Product Brand: Rawlings

Product Price: 75.61

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The Rawlings Xtreme Synthetic Sparring Longsword is a 48½” overall training sword with a 38″ white blade and black thermoplastic handle, designed for safe partner practice in Historical European Martial Arts (HEMA). Developed with Dave Rawlings of the London Longsword Academy, it uses reinforced high-impact polymer construction as a safer alternative to steel blades. The blade flexes in the final third of its length toward the tip, enabling safer thrusting than wooden wasters or shinai, while a high tensile steel rod running the full length of the handle eliminates the flex typical of plastic training swords. The rubber-like grip is engineered to absorb strike impact and maintain a firm fit on the tang. At roughly two-thirds the weight of a steel sword, the blade delivers less force during sparring than a steel weapon while remaining heavier than most wooden alternatives on the market. The design emphasizes easy assembly and disassembly for transport and storage—a brass nut molded into the black guard and pommel provides a secure metal-to-metal connection to the tang. This construction also makes it suitable for theatrical use. Specs may vary slightly between individual pieces.