Krieger Armory – Club Series R2 Longsword (New Version)
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- Class
- Sport Combat
- Blade
- 1075 High Carbon Steel
- Overall Length
- 49 1/4"
- Weight
- 3 lbs 8 oz
- Brand
- Krieger Armory
Overview
Krieger Armory – Club Series R2 Longsword (New Version)
- Krieger Armory Club Series Longsword
- Revision 2: June 2025 - Current
The Club Series HEMA sword line exclusively available at Kult Of Athena is developed by Krieger Armory which features an innovative approach to sword design and manufacturing with an aim for durability and robust construction. The entire hilt assembly is hammered together using steel pins. This unique method of manufacturing paired alongside the appropriately tapered - double tempered 1075 steel blade creates an effective training sword for new and veteran HEMA practitioners alike.
The Club Series is a ready-to-go steel HEMA trainer that will get you training safely and quickly. The classically tapered blade along its width provides a very similar feel to a traditionally crafted sword but with an added element, namely that the sword is designed to reinforce good habits and make it feel obvious when the blade is not properly aligned. The langets on the guard functionally act as a way to add distal taper at the base of blade and give the base of the sword great support and functional rigidity. They also serve as a good shelf for thumb-gripping.
Following standards of design and implementation that Krieger Armory are known for, you can expect nothing less with your Club Series purchase. As is the blade, the crossguard is also made of hardened and tempered 1075 steel. The grip is carefully shaped to provide clear indexing and is comfortably waisted and tapered.
We chose to call this line The Club Series for a few reasons.
We see a gap in the needs available to HEMA schools. It is the transition from a synthetic trainer to a steel competition sword. Synthetics are fantastic and we are fans of them because they offer such a great value and are an excellent stepping off point. However, they naturally lack the feeling of a steel sword. Our Club Series of swords aims to serve as another affordable option of a practitioner's first training sword to be paired with appropriate protective equipment, as well as for schools to have several of them in their club, with the added durability benefits related to their robust and non typical hilt construction.
We also intended to make a sword that naturally reinforces good sword fighting mechanics. The apparent width and visual profile of the blade routinely encourages you to index your edge towards your opponent during cutting actions. If your edge is not aligned during your strike, the lack of edge alignment can be felt very clearly. These positive habits are aided in relationship with our ergonomically sound grip. It allows you to have a positive grip and a good sense of edge awareness . The blade geometry can provide you some advantages in binds, however the flats have quite a bit of flex and thrust safety intentionally built in. We crafted these swords to be a go-to option for HEMA club organizers to loan out to their bright eyed students and can also be used by instructors during demonstrations or as an excellent steel training sword for the individual.
We wish to serve the HEMA community and hope that you will love these swords as much as we do!
Happy Fencing - Krieger Armory Team
Specifications
Every measurement that matters
- Brand
- Krieger Armory
- Overall Length
- 49 1/4"
- Blade Length
- 36 78"
- Blade
- 1075 High Carbon Steel
- Weight
- 3 lbs 8 oz
- Edge
- Blunt
- P.O.B.
- 2 3/8"
- Thickness
- Blunt
- Width
- 57.3 mm
- Grip Length
- 9 3/8"
- Class
- Sport Combat
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Q&A
Questions from the community
Q What is the blade material and temper on the Club Series R2 Longsword? Common Question
It uses a double-tempered 1075 high carbon steel blade designed for durability in HEMA training.
Q Is the edge sharpened? Common Question
No. The edge is blunt for HEMA training and sparring use.
Q How is the hilt constructed? Common Question
The entire hilt assembly is hammered together and secured with steel pins; the crossguard is hardened and tempered 1075 steel, and the pommel is riveted/peened/pinned.
Q What are the overall size and balance? Common Question
Overall length is 49 1/4 inches with a 36 7/8 inch blade, a 9 3/8 inch grip, and a point of balance about 2 3/8 inches from the guard.
Q How heavy is it? Common Question
Approximately 3 lbs 8 oz.
Q What type of training is it suited for? Common Question
It is a ready-to-go steel HEMA trainer intended for club use, drills, and sparring within sport-combat contexts with proper protective gear.
Q Does the guard include langets and what do they do? Common Question
Yes. The guard features langets that add support at the blade base, contribute to distal taper feel, and provide a shelf for thumb-gripping.
Q Where is it made? Common Question
USA, by Krieger Armory.
Q Any handling or alignment characteristics to know about? Common Question
The blade’s width profile and tapered geometry encourage clear edge alignment; misalignment can be felt, reinforcing good mechanics. Flats have intentional flex for thrust safety.
Q How should I care for it? Common Question
Wipe down after training and apply a light oil to the carbon steel blade and guard to prevent rust; inspect pins and hardware periodically.
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The Maker
Krieger Armory
Krieger Armory started as a passion project in 2017 by Shawn Kreger and was officially founded in 2020.
Early on we fielded prototype Feders to several members of HEMA clubs local to us and fighters abroad in the wider HEMA scene. We gained invaluable feedback.
We carried on with the goal of creating highly reliable and functional swords for Hema practitioners, with particular care being paid to handling and safety, as well as clean lines and simple beauty.
All of our swords are made at our shop located in Bloomington Indiana.
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