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 two types of fencing.
Our traditional line consists of schlager and similar blades for "rapier", parry and thrust fencing.
We are now producing these same quality blades in a variety of shapes to satisfy the needs of practitioners of "side sword", cut and thrust fencing.
Most of our blade models may also be ordered 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 center 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 rod or flat tangs depending on the model. Rod tangs come in a diameter of 5/16" and are threaded 6x1 metric. We began manufacturing the stronger 5/16" diameter tangs to withstand the stresses encountered in the more percussive side sword style of fencing. Our blades 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 on the left side of the photo 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. 38 to 42 inch long sword blades have a 1 1/4 inch wide tang, narrowing to 7/8 inches at the pommel end. Also, please note: Our flat tanged blades require a custom pinned pommel which may be ordered separately. 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
When ordering, be sure to specify the desired blade length. PayPal provides a buyer comment to seller option. The blade illustrated on the right side of the photo is our rod tang model. These have a width of 3/4 inches at the shoulder and a straight taper to the button of the tip which has a width of approximately 3/8 inches. Alchem 27" to 40" rod tang blade with blunt $90 US ($85 foreign) .83pounds = .38kgs To US To Canada Other Countries
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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These are offered as an alternative to standard schlager blades.
We currently produce two variants, a broadsword and a colichemarde model, both are a scaled up version of our popular dagger blades.
For examples of both, see the photo to the right.
Safeflex long blades are 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 1/2 by 1/2 inch by 1 inch long neck, 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 broadsword can be ordered finished in a blade length from 32 inches up to the full 40 inches.
The colichemarde comes in a 36 inch length.
Additionally, the broadsword version 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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