Reinforced Large Steel Buckler – 16 inch – 16 Gauge Steel – Lord of Battles
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$59.99
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- Weight
- 5 lb 0.8 oz
- Brand
- Lord Of Battles
- Era
- Medieval
Overview
Reinforced Large Steel Buckler - 16 inch - 16 Gauge Steel - Lord of Battles
This relatively large buckler is crafted from sturdy 16 gauge steel reinforced with riveted steel bands. The buckler is blackened on its back and is fitted with a riveted steel grip. The grip is finished with two wooden halves riveted to the steel for a much better grip for the hand.
Though small compared to other types of shields, the buckler is a surprisingly adept dueling defense. More easily maneuvered than larger shields, the buckler needs to only be placed in the path of the foes weapon to absorb or deflect his attack. Unlike larger shields, a buckler is not held close to the body, but instead held outward toward the opponent. This placement can cut off many avenues and angles of attack by the foe and create a space of defense in front of its wielder that is much larger than the size of the buckler would initially suggest.
Though typically seen as a tool of defense, a skilled fighter knows how to utilize his buckler as an off-handed weapon to punch the foe, or to use the rim to strike the face or even let the rim catch the blade of the foe to potentially damage his weapon.
Specifications
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- Brand
- Lord Of Battles
- Era
- Medieval
- Weight
- 5 lb 0.8 oz
- Country of Origin
- India
- Dimensions
- 15 7/8'' x 15 7/8''
- Material
- Mild Steel
- Gauge
- 16 Gauge
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The Maker
Lord Of Battles
Lord Of Battles offers an ever expanding line of armor and re-enactment gear with an eye towards quality and authenticity. Based in India, these guys have been supplying the European HEMA and re-enactment communities for years through various resellers, but are now taking control of their own brand. Our direct partnership with the factory allows us to offer their products at deep discounts, by cutting out an entire level of markup.
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It is a very sturdy and fun to use.
This buckler looks great and would be cool if it weren’t nearly 7 pounds. Mine was 3011 grams to be exact ~6.6 lbs, and it is just unweildably heavy- even by larp standards. I know the product description says 5 pounds (which is not accurate), but even that would be too heavy. A buckler even of this size should probably be 4 pounds at absolute max.