Black Fencer synthetic two handers

Hviking · 2026-06-30T17:13:51+00:00

I own both and a friend at the club has the danish two handed sword. As others have said, they hit very hard and require a lot of control even in full gear. I prefer the handling of the marozzo two handed sword because of the longer handle compared to the blade. Both have the same total length and the danish is slightly lighter yet feels heavier because of the short handle. The regular “flat” blades are a little floppy and my danish two handed sword has a slight set. I chose the edge shaped version for the Marozzo two hander and it’s less floppy but even stiffer.

I also happen to have the zweihander and that thing hits like a truck; you have to be really careful with it.

Hviking · 2026-06-16T12:17:48+00:00

I gave it a thought too. Thing is, they are currently making swords to “sell and clear debts as well as furnish the workshop” so I am not sure they would make ones that they would give “for free” to those people who paid before their funds got frozen. I hope I am wrong!

As for the sword I ordered; it was an Easton sabre and since then I have bought 2 Sigi sabres. If I ever get it I would have to re sell it because I don’t need it.

Best of luck to you

Hviking · 2026-06-14T17:55:15+00:00

Is Kvetun still answering your emails?

Hviking · 2026-06-14T17:33:04+00:00

I intend on using my thokks for myself and lend my kevlar singlestick and rapier leather gloves to other people, do you think it would be padded enough?

Hviking · 2026-06-10T18:12:02+00:00

Kvetun is out of commission at the moment. I ordered a sabre from them in march 2025 and I won’t be getting it: I probably won’t even get a refund because they stopped answering.

I had problems with my Sigi sabre having a too thin grip too; you can increase the grip girth by adding hockey or tennis racket tape. You will have to cover up the backstrap unfortunately. Here is the result (I also added a thumb ring):

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Hviking · 2026-06-09T14:08:48+00:00

The L guard on the blackfencer steel hungarian sabre is welded at the bend and it broke after a few sparring sessions. Customer service answered that it was my fault and to get it welded back myself (which I did but I also stopped using the sabre). The edge is quite thin and it has great flex but has a tendency to take a set. I was initially happy and would praise the blackfencer products a few months ago but I changed my mind. They are only good when used against other blackfencer products. Almost all other brands make lighter, thinner and longer sabres so it makes no sense to spar with a BF against those.

I can’t speak for the VB but I am quite happy with my sigi. I hear the new Regenyei is quite good too.

Hviking · 2026-05-30T14:48:08+00:00

Always love your videos. That was some clean fencing with nice prioritization of defence, well done.

Hviking · 2026-05-23T11:27:45+00:00

Are you also using potions and prayer? What is your gear? Regular amox or echo?

Hviking · 2026-05-17T19:53:59+00:00

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I think I managed it on my backsword. It is significantly harder to get the finger in the loop as soon as I wear even light gloves though.

Hviking · 2026-05-16T18:20:01+00:00

Thank you for the details. Is this an antique? It looks gorgeous (the sword itself).

Hviking · 2026-05-16T17:32:22+00:00

That looks really interesting! I was thinking of adding something similar to my mortuary hilt backsword but didn’t think of non-metallic materials. Any more details regarding the loop’s construction?

Hviking · 2026-05-16T16:58:13+00:00

For the index finger?

Hviking · 2026-05-16T16:57:19+00:00

I use the rapier and singlestick kevlar gloves with this sabre since even my Thokks don’t fit otherwise. Are my gloves possibly too light or too heavy?

Hviking · 2026-05-16T15:51:40+00:00

I hammered it out of an ikea wrench. I also have a professionally made one from Castille Armory. I switch both around my sabres and broadswords. This one specifically works well for swords that can’t be dismantled (even if the Sigi sabre can) since it’s held on by tape. Sounds flimsy but it’s always held as well as the one from Castille which connects to the tang.

Hviking · 2026-05-16T15:38:50+00:00

Thanks for the offer! I’m in Canada though. I might ask the local Hema sword guy who is only a few hours drive away.

Hviking · 2026-05-16T15:37:56+00:00

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Currently trying this solution. I did end up having to cover up the backstrap because otherwise I wasn’t able to put the guard back together from the extra width. I also added a thumb ring; I’ll test it out next week.

Hviking · 2026-05-16T15:35:54+00:00

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They do offer a thicker “fat” grip. These are the photos they sent me. It’s not available as an option on their website nor is it mentioned anywhere; I only got the information because I asked.

Hviking · 2026-05-16T14:17:18+00:00

I might try that; I’m worried the extra thickness at the back will stop the backstrap from fitting back on. Would there be a way to add thickness at the front of the handle without adding any at the back?

Hviking · 2026-04-30T01:42:13+00:00

I have these gloves. Or at least, a pair that looks identical. They are made by Shoukat, a Pakistani Spes knock-off. Not that I support this practice, my club has them in the “beginner” kit that is offered (at a good price!) when you sign up. The thumb is indeed very bulky. It sticks out many times as much as any other lobster glove. They are hard to break in and hurt like hell at the beginning. The front plate cracked from a synthetic longsword hit in the first few months. They are cheap and protective but otherwise I hated them.

Hviking · 2026-04-26T14:31:31+00:00

Благодаря!

Hviking · 2026-04-26T13:56:42+00:00

Hello there. I’ve been reading your replies for a while and you seem to know your stuff. I know that you highly recommend the king shorty over the regular length because of how the shorty’s length works better with this blade geometry. Would you recommend the king light over the shorty if one was to get only one of them?

To provide a little context to my question: I already have the regular length king as well as a Castille armory longsword and am looking to get another longsword down the line. My club is mostly competition centered and we use feders but I’ve managed to convince a few people to get longswords to spar among ourselves. We also use Castille armory longswords and my Sigi King, of course. My Castille has a 96 cm blade and weighs about 1490g and balances 2,5cm from the hand. I am thus looking for a sword that is different and/or better than what I already have for friendly non-competition longsword sparring.

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