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Rawlings Sparring Longsword 48" Black Polymer HEMA Training Sword
Safe, realistic longsword training without the steel blade impact.
Overall Length: 48.5" with 38" black blade
Blade Material: Xtreme Synthetic high-impact polymer with flex design for safer thrusting
Handle: Black thermoplastic elastomer grip with steel tang reinforcement rod
Weight: 3.65 lbs — two-thirds the weight of steel, heavier than wooden wasters
Construction: UK-made, reinforced polymer with brass pommel nut and easy assembly/disassembly
Uses: HEMA sparring, historical martial arts training, theatrical use
Includes: Ready to use as pictured
Developed with Dave Rawlings of the London Longsword Academy. The flexing blade design and impact-absorbing grip make this ideal for full-contact HEMA sparring without the injury risk of steel or the liability concerns of wooden training swords. Compact disassembly for transport to tournaments and practice.
Product SKU:
PR9011
Product Brand:
Rawlings
Product Price:
75.61
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The Rawlings Xtreme Synthetic Sparring Longsword is a training-focused blade developed in collaboration with Dave Rawlings of the London Longsword Academy for the HEMA community. At 48½” overall with a 38″ black blade, it’s built from reinforced high-impact polymer rather than steel, making it substantially safer for sparring while still delivering realistic weight and flex characteristics. The blade is engineered to flex in the final third toward the tip, enabling safer thrusting practice than traditional wooden wasters. A high-tensile steel rod runs the full length of the tang to eliminate handle flex common in plastic training swords, and the thermoplastic elastomer grip absorbs strike impact while maintaining a secure fit on the tang. Weighing roughly two-thirds of a steel sword, it’s heavier than most wooden wasters but reduces impact force during contact. The pommel features a molded brass nut that compresses the grip against the black guard via a metal-to-metal joint, and the entire sword disassembles easily for transport. It’s also suitable for theatrical use.
