Brick-and-mortar fencing stores are few and far between in New England. Fortunately, there are a number of online suppliers of fencing equipment. Though we provide loaner gear to anyone who wants to fence, fencers are encouraged to eventually get their own gear. Not only does this mean you'll have something that's best suited to you, but you'll also be able to wash it regularly!
Some brief advice about buying fencing gear:
The following are some online merchants that we have used, who have web sites:
The following are some online merchants that we have used, who have web sites:
Darkwood provites authentic, hand-forged rapiers and armor that will last forever. Almost exclusively heavy-rapier oriented. They have a limited selection of high-quality clothing and accessories.
Supplier of fencing equipment, muskets, cannon, ironmongery, manuals, clothing; from 15th-17th century. We recommend against his goatskin gloves for rigorous fencing. They carry heavy rapiers with their own guards and Hanwei blades.
Supplier of SCA-legal fencing armor and accessories. If you don't want to sew that fencing doublet yourself, but don't want to wear a modern fencing jacket, this is the place for you.
Custom guards for both heavy and light rapier. Check out the web site for ideas.
One of our favorite suppliers of quality modern gear, including sheet steel epees and high-end masks. They also now carry SCA-legal heavy rapiers.
Zen Warrior Armory (formerly Triplette Competition Arms)
They provide a complete line of SCA-oriented equipment for both heavy and light rapiers, including sets of gear for new fencers.
AFS has two catalogs: USFA fencing equipment and "The Armory," which sells theatrical blades (schlaegers and canalures) and reproduction weapons.
Other Suppliers
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James "The Just"
1-928-680-1176
jamesthejust @ citlink.net
Erin Potts / Proprietor
Amazonia Enterprises
1950 North Pima Drive
Lake Havasu City AZ 86403
Will be moving to Globe AZ soonish, but do we not yet have the new address. Better quality then Triplette at almost the same price, and prettier, but not as pretty as Darkwood. Offers a lifetime guarantee on their work and welds, which Triplette does not. Most pieces are welded stock, not forged and formed.
Alchem Incorporated Fencing Equipment
314 East 195th St.
Euclid, Ohio 44119
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Just about the cheapest weapons you can get. Hilts are riveted, not welded. All pieces are CNC laser cut in batches from light plate, so no custom work. Their blades are pressed and chemical tempered sheet steel, and have a lifetime. Not a lifetime guaranty, but a lifetime until breakage. They will eventually break, and most people that own their blades expect to replace them every few years. Not quite period designs, but nice to look at. They offer a couple weapons that no one else does, such as an 8 foot fencing pike.
TherionArms
P.O. Box 187
Del Valle, TX 78617
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(512) 247-3578
Distributer of Paul Chen/Hanwei but keeps a larger selection of their items in stock then Syke's Sutlering.
Finally, you can find a comprehensive list of fencing suppliers at:
http://directory.google.com/Top/Shopping/Sports/Fencing/
Note: France Lame epées purchased after 1 January 1998 are banned in the East Kingdom as of 10 August 1998.
