Recommended Gear

Our students, friends, and colleagues often ask us what kind of equipment we use and where we purchased it from. The following products are suggested by us because we like them, have used them, and have had positive interactions with their sellers.

Choosing safety equipment and sparring gear is a bit like purchasing a pair of shoes – one size does not fit all and what is comfortable and safe for one person may not be for another. These products have worked for many of our coaches and students but we do not officially endorse (or guarantee the safety of any of the products below.

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Gambesons by Quilted Armor

Contact Yefimova Nataliya, via facebook messenger, for questions and purchases

Finger Protection

Can be used with the unarmored gloves.

Tinker Pearce Sword

An excellent starter sword!

Talhoffer Sword

A top quality sword for those looking to invest.

This is the preferred sword of Scott, our head instructor.

Castille Build Your Own Longsword

Great quality swords with customizable options.

PurpleHeart Steel Techniques Feder

This is the loaner sword we currently use in our clubs.

Ensifer - Redd Feder

The Ensifer Redd is the feder that SDLS recommends. It is well balanced, not overly light, and a great compromise between the traditional longswords we use in class and the feders used in HEMA tournaments. If you're looking for a sword with a wider range of applications this is a great option!

That Guy's Gorgets

Protect your throat!

Tindill Designed Masks

Both Team Touche Fencing Academy and LionHeart, where we practice, sell fencing masks on site. We highly recommend you purchase them there.

However, if you are looking to purchase a more protective mask for general HEMA use outside of our classes this is an excellent option.

Turn Shoes for Men

The men's and women's turn shoes are exactly the same. If your'e a man and they're out of your size, just size up 1.5 sizes and buy the men's. Women, do the reverse.

Turn Shoes for Women

The men's and women's turn shoes are exactly the same. If your'e a woman and they're out of your size, just size down 1.5 sizes and buy the men's. Men, do the reverse.

Period Leggings

Cotton breathable pants with a loop around the foot. These are fairly loose fitting leggings and as a result, pass the squat test.

Back of Head Protection

Provides some extra throat protection in addition to a gorget (do not use without a gorget!).

Red Dragon Gorget

The Red Dragon Gorget provides adequate hard throat protection and is a cost effective option. We prefer the look and more protective qualities of the That Guy Gorget, but this will do the trick.

Red Dragon Sparring Glove

The Red Dragon Gloves are a little stiff but work well once they break in. There are lighter less bulky options out there but they do not provide adequate protection.