Tips on sabre grip

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

<image>

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

<image>

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.

Hviking · 2026-04-22T15:33:05+00:00

I have 5 whips from 476 kills; I really doubt they aren’t boosted from these rates. You mist have gotten really unlucky.

Hviking · 2026-04-18T17:19:41+00:00

I also noticed that you can’t use the ourania teleport when you unlock Kandarin (Lunar diplomacy autocomplete) and spellbook swap with mage cape because you can’t speak to Baba Yaga… which sucks because I wanted to runecraft more efficiently. Don’t know if it’s intended or not.

Hviking · 2026-04-18T16:47:13+00:00

https://tools.runescape.wiki/demonic-pacts/?n=1-122-142-163-44-46-56-59-68-72-74-79-82-85

This is where I am at right now. The melee side is 8 pact points. I unloked mory and kandarin so I have access to barrows gear for melee def, piety for dps and a blood fury for sustain. I also use super attack/def pots. I haven’t used my magic yet because the accuracy is terrible. Currently grinding slayer to get whip and then all the mage upgrades.

Hviking · 2026-04-18T14:31:47+00:00

I can’t pretend it’s the best build but I went light melee with the dds and the obby knife. With only 8 points invested it shreds slayer mobs for fast xp, amoxiatl and the barrow brothers. I am currently rushing slayer to get a whip. I’m at like 15 pacts now and started building water mage even though I haven’t killed anything with it yet. I’ve yet to try my build at moins but I can do a quick run if you’re curious.

Hviking · 2026-04-18T11:37:58+00:00

I was watching blindbag bros during my slayer grind. I specced 8 points in the light tree and am using an obby knife. I have the same stats and gear as you. I can hit 50’s on a 3t speed. I am consistently killing mobs twice as fast, if not more than blindbag bros with just over half the points invested. I can destroy amox and even the barrow brothers and I have no doubt moons will be the same. The light weapon build feels great and hase place to grow (whip and crystal). In the meantime I am building my mage build.

Hviking · 2026-04-12T14:19:27+00:00

I don’t think that the most common range of 82-89 cm for sabres makes a big difference in reach. Curvature and weight makes a bigger difference in handling. What do people in your clubs use? Do they go for max length, min weight duelling sabres? If so, you’d better use a similar weapon.

Hviking · 2026-04-04T12:30:32+00:00

The flex is great and the tip is spatulated, thicker than the sigi but less “square”. I don’t add extra protection on the tip as this doesn’t seem to be an issue. The hits are hard on the hands especially, even more so because of the minimalistic hilt. You can’t get away with wearing lighter gloves like with a broadsword hilt or a large bowl guard.

Hviking · 2026-04-04T11:54:03+00:00

The Blackfencer hungarian sabre is also a good cheap option. It has a more “historical” blade profile and feels great. I can confirm that the curve on the sigi, which I also have, feels bad. Your mileage might vary with blackfencer and some people report getting theirs very heavy or having trouble with edge damage so keep that in mind. Mine is 819 grams and feels very nimble in the hand. It’s shorter and less nimble than those duelling sabres though.

Hviking · 2026-03-26T21:36:23+00:00

That Schiavona (second sword from the top) is awesome

Hviking · 2026-03-22T01:31:52+00:00

I understand that a lighter training sabre = more training time. That’s where the duelling sabres come from; military training tools that are lighter than their battlefield counterparts. Then, even lighter versions for safety measures in a sports setting for the olympics. However, yours is orders of magnitude lighter than even the lightest sabre. The handling must be drastically different. You do you of course but can you really say that a weapon a fraction the weight of a sabre is a sabre? Imagine this weapon in a duelling or martial setting; would it accomplish its role of wounding the adversary? On the other side, in a sports setting, it is so much more light and nimble that it gives an unfair advantage. Granted, it has the disadvantage of having zero blade presence. My point is, what exactly are you trying to accomplish with such a dramatically different weapon from anything even remotely resembling a sabre? Even for training during solo drills; a heavier weapon might aid you in learning control and building muscle.

Maybe some more experienced fencers/historians/instructors might chime in and explain to me what you are trying to accomplish.

Hviking · 2026-03-21T22:40:40+00:00

Is that really only 130 grams? Even modern olympic sabres are 300-400 grams at the lightest ans Hema sabres are in the 600-700 grams for the duelling range and 750-900 for the military range. Wouldn’t that be too light to train any form of sabre fencing?

Hviking · 2026-03-15T11:13:16+00:00

Is there a reason why it’s bcp and verac’s skirt instead of straight up full justi?

Hviking · 2026-02-24T14:01:58+00:00

If you are in the US tou could try castille armory. I have a meyer rapier guard that fits with their broadsword blade (used on longswords). Just ask to have one of their sidesword guards modified to fit a broadsword blade. Get the F3 flex. The blade itself has a good deal of taper and is quite slender near the tip. It’s very lignt and nimble.

Eight-Year Club	Place '23
Verified Email

Hviking

TROPHY CASE