{"title":"Saber","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eIn Historical European Martial Arts, the saber is a one-handed sword known for its curved or slightly curved blade, protective guard, and emphasis on fast, powerful cutting actions. HEMA saber practice draws from military and civilian fencing traditions from the eighteenth through early twentieth centuries, including systems taught by masters such as Roworth, Angelo, and Hutton. Training focuses on timing, distance, footwork, blade control, parries, cuts, and thrusts, often using direct and efficient movements suited to battlefield and dueling contexts. Modern HEMA sabers are blunt training weapons designed for drills, sparring, and competition while preserving the speed and handling of historical examples.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"quick-silver-saber-swordier","title":"Quick Silver Saber - Swordier","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Swordier SWHZ-1021 “Quick Silver” is a lightweight HEMA tournament saber designed for speed, precision, and full-contact sparring. At only 666g, this saber earns its name. It moves quickly in the hand, recovers fast after cuts, and gives the fencer the kind of responsive point control needed for high-tempo exchanges.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is a strong choice for saber fencers working from systems such as Roworth, Angelo, and other British military saber traditions. The slim blade profile helps reduce unnecessary weight, making cuts, feints, disengages, and quick redirections feel sharp and efficient. It is especially useful for fencers who want a saber that rewards timing, clean mechanics, and fast decision-making rather than relying on heavy blade presence.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe wide perforated guard provides practical hand protection while keeping the overall weight low. This helps the saber stay nimble without feeling underbuilt or unsafe for regular HEMA use. The balance point gives it a lively forward presence, but it still feels easy to control through moulinets, hanging guards, parries, thrusts, and fast recovery actions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe SWHZ-1021 is built from 60Si2Mn spring steel with enhanced heat treatment applied to both the blade and guard. Its ~5kg flex makes it more forgiving in the thrust while still maintaining the structure needed for sparring and tournament fencing. For fencers looking for a fast, lightweight competition saber, the Quick Silver is a strong value option that feels quick, clean, and purpose-built for modern HEMA saber.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAs always, check your club or tournament weapon requirements before competing, since event rules can vary.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eAll Swordier swords include a \u003cstrong\u003esix-month full replacement warranty\u003c\/strong\u003e for your peace of mind. See our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/historicalswords.com\/pages\/faq\"\u003eFAQ\u003c\/a\u003e page or contact us with any questions or for full warranty details.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpecs\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eModel: SWHZ-1021\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eName: “Quick Silver”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eType: HEMA Sparring Saber\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIntended Use: HEMA sparring, full-contact training, and tournament competition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWeight: 666g \/ 1.47 lbs\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlade Length: 87cm \/ 34.3 in\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHilt Length: 13.5cm \/ 5.3 in\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlade Flex: ~5kg\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePoint of Balance: 11cm \/ 4.3 in from the guard\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlade Steel: 60Si2Mn spring steel\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlade Profile: Slim profile\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGuard: Wide perforated guard\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHeat Treatment: Enhanced treatment for blade and guard\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Swordier","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44413243457624,"sku":null,"price":300.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0731\/7064\/9176\/files\/20260818_173337_2.jpg?v=1787594692"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0731\/7064\/9176\/collections\/20260519_164840.jpg?v=1785202661","url":"https:\/\/historicalswords.com\/collections\/saber.oembed","provider":"Historical Legends","version":"1.0","type":"link"}