Best products from r/Hema
We found 3 comments on r/Hema discussing the most recommended products. We ran sentiment analysis on each of these comments to determine how redditors feel about different products. We found 3 products and ranked them based on the amount of positive reactions they received. Here are the top 20.
1. Cold Steel Hand and a Half Training Sword 92BKHNH
Made of polypropylene.Closely resembles the "live blade" in terms of weight and size.While they’re not quite as rigid as wood, they have the advantages of being virtually unbreakable and remarkably stiff and cut resistant.This training aid will not rot, crack split or splinter.Minimizes the possib...
▼ Read Reddit mentions2. CAS Hanwei Rawlings Synthetic Long Sword with White Blade, Black Guard, Red Grip and Black Pommel
- Stainless steel guard and pommel
- Ships unassembled
- White blade
- Rubber-like grips
- This synthetic-bladed sword provides an excellent option for theatrical use being inherently safer than steel or aluminum. Overall: 48.5-Inch, Blade Length: 38-Inch, Handle Length: 7.75-Inch, Weight: 1.73 lbs, Point of Balance: 6-Inch.
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▼ Read Reddit mentions3. The Art of Swordsmanship by Hans Lecküchner (Armour and Weapons) (Volume 4)
- 2x Ameda style flange, 22 mm (small), 4x duckbills
- Single piece design- no awkward, leaking insert type of design. Flange is more transparent than the Ameda polypropylene (PP) one so you can see better how your milk is expressed
- 100% compatible with your Ameda pumps and parts. Satisfaction guaranteed.
- BPA free. Complies with US FDA standard as class II medical device. Test report is online for your reference.
- NOTE: the hole on the top of the bottle connector is for balancing the pressure of inside and outside during pumping. It is not a defective and will not will impact the suction power.
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1. Cold Steel Hand and a Half Training Sword 92BKHNH
Made of polypropylene.Closely resembles the "live blade" in terms of weight and size.While they’re not quite as rigid as wood, they have the advantages of being virtually unbreakable and remarkably stiff and cut resistant.This training aid will not rot, crack split or splinter.Minimizes the possib...
▼ Read Reddit mentions2. CAS Hanwei Rawlings Synthetic Long Sword with White Blade, Black Guard, Red Grip and Black Pommel
- Stainless steel guard and pommel
- Ships unassembled
- White blade
- Rubber-like grips
- This synthetic-bladed sword provides an excellent option for theatrical use being inherently safer than steel or aluminum. Overall: 48.5-Inch, Blade Length: 38-Inch, Handle Length: 7.75-Inch, Weight: 1.73 lbs, Point of Balance: 6-Inch.
Features:
▼ Read Reddit mentions3. The Art of Swordsmanship by Hans Lecküchner (Armour and Weapons) (Volume 4)
- 2x Ameda style flange, 22 mm (small), 4x duckbills
- Single piece design- no awkward, leaking insert type of design. Flange is more transparent than the Ameda polypropylene (PP) one so you can see better how your milk is expressed
- 100% compatible with your Ameda pumps and parts. Satisfaction guaranteed.
- BPA free. Complies with US FDA standard as class II medical device. Test report is online for your reference.
- NOTE: the hole on the top of the bottle connector is for balancing the pressure of inside and outside during pumping. It is not a defective and will not will impact the suction power.
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You could try to get ahold of Black Fencer's wasters. You can even get them at bulk price. (It seems a little difficult getting them to ship to the U.S., though.) (This is my first choice.)
The next best option would be Penti IIIs by PurpleHeart Armoury. They'll run you a bit higher than 100USD per sword, but they are worth it, in my opinion. (My club prefers this option for nylons.)
The cheapest option would be the Rawlings longsword (also available on Purpleheart Armoury). Don't get this one. It is extremely unreliable in even a mid-intensity bout and doesn't bind and wind well even in a (partner) drill; they are as wobbly as a cooked noodle. They also have poor point-of-balance, but you can fix it by attaching the steel pommel and crossguard options (which are sold separately; at that point, you have spent enough to get a penti, anyways.). However, under a tight budget, these do okay. They also seem the safest for free fencing.
I lied; the cheapest option is the Cold Steel Hand and Half Sword. Some people do a grinding mod to make it bearable. Don't get this.
These all hurt a good bit in my opinion. With gloves and a mask, I have never run into much more than bruising. You might want to get arm protectors if you are that worried, though. Just don't baseball swing your way through bouts. Practice good technique at necessary/reasonable intensity and martial consideration and sparring should be fine.
I also just noticed that you posted in /r/HEMA. Post in /r/WMA, instead.
Jeffrey Forgeng published a translation for purchase.