ABOUT THIS SHIELD

RED CELTIC BUCKLER

This is a full contact, full force sparring weapon. It is designed to represent a 12th century Buckler Shield. It is made of closed cell foam padding, 1/4" Birch wood, 28 guage sheet aluminum flashing, 20 guage stainless steel, 1/2" pvc pipe (for the grip), duct tape, nails, and electrical tape.

Period / Region : 12th Century Europe and British Isles (celtic theme)

Type: Single Hand grip Buckler Shield

Length: 20" diameter

Weight: 2 lb 12 ounces

Balance Point: N/A

Counterweighted: No

Intended Use: Martial Arts, LARP, weapon free play

SPECIAL: The edge of this shield is padded, as is the grip. The boss was made from a stainless steel salad bowl. This is a very maneuverable, light, and strong shield. Though made of only 1/4" wood it is reinforced with sheet metal and has been tested in battle. The horse logo is copied from a celtic (morini) coin from the 1st century BC, it represents the celtic goddess Epona. This shield would be suitible for just about any kind of free play or sparring, except for those LARP groups which require that the front of a shield be padded, check with your marshall or group leader for guidlines

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ABOUT OUR WEAPONS

Pytheus Productions Full Contact Sparring Weapons

Our weapons are designed for full contact, full force weapon sparring. They are designed for Rennaisance and Medieval European Martial Arts, but are also suitible for full contact weapon sparring in Eastern Martial Arts, including: aikido, iaido, judo, jujitsu (jujutsu), karate, krav maga, kung-fu, tai chi, tae kwon do, and hapkido; as well as for SCA Boffer, and LARP (check specific LARP group for weapon rules). They are made of closed cell foam padding, open cell foam padding, duct tape, electrical tape, and a 1/2" or 3/4" Schedule 40 PVC pipe core.

ARE YOU READY TO TAKE IT TO THE NEXT LEVEL?

Playing with ultralight boffers is a safe, harmless pastime which is inclusive, easy to master and plenty of fun for the whole family. But if you are one of the few people who feels the need to grow beyond 'sword tag' with flimsy, featherweight weapons, and wish to learn something of the authentic martial arts heritage of medieval and rennaisance Europe, you will need weapons which are as realistic as possible while still being safe to use. After all, as the man says, "Play Swords make for Play Swordsmen"

Pytheus Productions

Pytheus Production sparring weapons are superior to ordinary boffers for a variety of reasons:

EDGE GEOMETRY

Unlike ordinary boffers, our weapons are flat, not round or tube shaped. They are designed with discernable striking edges. Not only does this make our weapons look a little better, but more importnatly it makes them handle much more like a real blade, with striking surfaces allowing the user to learn to strike with the edge.

DESIGN REALSIM

Edge Geometry is just one aspect of the realism which goes into the design of our weapons. Each of our sparring weapons are based directly on an actual Historical weapon. The weight, length, guards, and balance point are all identical to that original.

As a result, our weapons feel 'real' in your hand, they have a life of their own. This is a key factor for anyone interested in taking thier swordsmanship to the next level.

STRENGTH AND DURABILITY

Some boffers rattle, some boffers whip like switches, and most tear apart frequently. Not these wepaons! Pytheus productions sparring weapons are tight, stiff, and so strong, you can beat a door down with one. (I know this, because I once did beat a door down with one.)

OTHER WEAPONS, WOODEN SHIELDS, CUSTOM DESIGNS AVAILABLE

For more information please visit our online catalog. Pytheus Productions maintains a list of in stock items and detailed information on medieval weapons, and even the secrets of how we make them. We can also make any custom medieval or rennaisance weapon you like, including custom fantasy designs to order.

SAFETY

This seller assumes no liability for injuries sustained while using this weapon. We do reccomend that you always use a helmet with face protection while doing any kind of simulated weapon combat or sword fighting. You may also want to wear hand protection.

Full contact sparring should only be practiced by experienced individuals or under the supervision of trained marshall or master. These weapons ARE padded but they are NOT harmless. We are not responsible for insane behavior that you may indulge in using our weapons. Use common sense when sparring! Especially when using our weapons, or Drifter Bob will put one upside your head!