314 East 195th St.
Euclid, Ohio 44119
alchem@en.com
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Alchem Fencing Long Blades 314 East 195th St. Euclid, Ohio 44119 alchem@en.com |
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We currently provide blades for "rapier", parry and thrust fencing, and "side sword", cut and thrust fencing.
Our blades are all customizable in terms of length and stiffness.
Most of our blade models may be ordered either straight or curved.
The curve is measured in inches from straight at the center of the blade.
If a blade with two inches of curve were held edge up on a table with the point and shoulder of the tang touching the table top, then the back of the blade at its highest would be two inches above the table.
For more detailed information see the descriptions of the individual blades below.
Our blades are available with either round rod, rectangular rod, or flat tangs depending on the model. Round rod tangs come in a diameter of 5/16" and are threaded 6x1 metric. Rectangular rod tangs are 5/32" thick and 1/2" wide for most of their length, and are threaded 6x1 metric. Our products have a number of advantages over other commercial blades. Due to a unique double taper design our product is neither too stiff nor too whippy, providing a blade which is light enough at the tip for flexibility but with enough increasing stiffness to provide a good forte. Additionally all variants are made with a racetrack cross section to greatly extend blade life. Such a rounded edge is far more difficult to nick and simultaneously reduces damage to an opponents equipment. For information regarding the stiffness of blades click on the following link to the blade testing page. |
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The blade illustrated in the photo on the left is our flat tang model. These have a width of from 1 1/8 inches to 1 3/4 inches at the shoulder, depending on the overall length, and a constant taper to the button of the tip which has a width of approximately 3/8 inches. Our flat tang blades have a length up to to 43 inches. Blades under 40 inches in length have a 1 inch wide tang, narrowing to 7/8 inches at the pommel end. Our long sword and great sword blades have a 1 1/4 inch wide tang, narrowing to 7/8 inches at the pommel end. Long sword blades and great sword blades are not interchangeable without some hilt modification. Great sword tangs are 1/32 inch thicker than our standard flat tang blades for added stiffness. Also, please note: Our flat tanged blades require a custom pinned pommel which may be ordered separately. Additionally, flat tang blades may be ordered slightly curved at no extra charge. This slight curve is only cosmetic and provides the user with no real advantage. A greater amount of curve may be added for an extra charge of $10. For a customer review and close up photos of this blade type follow this link. Alchem up to 40" flat tang blade $75 US ($70 foreign) 1.18pounds = .54kgs To US  To Canada Other Countries
Alchem 38" to 43" flat tang long sword blade $85 US ($75 foreign) 1.18pounds = .54kgs To US To Canada Other Countries
Alchem 44" to 52" flat tang great sword blade $135 US ($115 foreign) 2.00pounds = .90kgs To US To Canada Other Countries
Add extra curve to your flat tang blade $10 US
When ordering, be sure to specify the desired blade length, and whether you want it curved. PayPal provides a buyer comment to seller option. The default if not specified is 36 inches and straight. |
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We currently produce two variants of our Safeflex rod tang blades, a schlager/rapier, and a broadsword model.
These are a scaled up thicker version of our popular dagger blades.
For four examples of these, see the photo to the right.
The left most is the narrow schlager/rapier pattern which has a maximum blade width of one inch at the shoulder.
Second from the left is our discontinued colichemarde pattern.
The two right most blades are the broadsword pattern in a straight and curved version.
Safeflex long blades are up to 1 1/4 inches wide at the shoulder of the tang and taper to approximately 3/8 inch at the tip button.
The 7 1/2 inch long overall tang consists of a 5/16 by 1/2 inch rounded shoulder tapering over 1 inch down to a 5/16 inch diameter by 4 1/2 inch long rod, and a 7/32 inch diameter by 2 inch long end threaded 6x1 metric.
The schlager/rapier and broadsword can be ordered finished in a blade length from 24 inches up to the full 40 inches.
Additionally, the schlager/rapier and broadsword versions may be ordered slightly curved at no extra charge.
This slight curve is only cosmetic and provides the user with no real advantage.
A greater amount of curve may be added for an extra charge of $10.
Our blades, hilted or unhilted, are shipped with a rubber bird blunt.
Additional blunts may be ordered separately.
Prices are as follows:
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The blade illustrated in the photo on the right is our rod tang model. These have a width of 3/4 inches at the shoulder and a constant taper to the button of the tip which has a width of approximately 3/8 inches. Excluding the tang, these blades have a length up to to 40 inches. Also, please note: Our rectangular rod tanged blades require a custom grip which may be ordered separately. The tangs on the current blades are wider for more of their length than on the originals. Therefore, if you are replacing an Alchem rod tang blade purchased prior to 2012, you may have to use one of our Safeflex broadsword or Safeflex schlager rapier blades in certain of our hilts. The Safeflex models are all mabe with a 5/16" diameter round rod which will fit in our older hilts. If you wish to use one of the new blades, please e-mail us with the hilt type you are using and we'll let you know if the new model blade will fit. Additionally, rod tang blades may be ordered slightly curved at no extra charge. This slight curve is only cosmetic and provides the user with no real advantage. A greater amount of curve may be added for an extra charge of $10. Alchem up to 40" rod tang blade $75 US ($70 foreign) 1.18pounds = .54kgs To US To Canada Other Countries
Add extra curve to your rod tang blade $10 US
When ordering, be sure to specify the desired blade length, and whether you want it curved. PayPal provides a buyer comment to seller option. The default if not specified is 36 inches and straight. |